The ongoing labor dispute between the Professional Referee Organization (PRO) and the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) continues as PRO extends the lockout of union referees for a second round of matches. Despite a tentative agreement negotiated between the two parties early in the season, which was rejected by 95.8% of the union membership, PRO
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Saudi Arabia has officially launched its bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, setting the stage for what seems to be a predetermined outcome. With no other candidates in the running, the Gulf nation’s campaign has been described as more of a formality rather than a competitive process. The bid slogan “Growing. Together” reflects
The U.S. Soccer Federation recently unveiled the revised format for the 2023-24 U.S. Open Cup, bringing changes to the structure of the competition. In a departure from previous editions, only eight out of 26 Major League Soccer (MLS) teams will have their first teams participate in the upcoming tournament. This shift marks a significant change
Carlo Ancelotti’s recent comments regarding racist abuse faced by Vinícius Júnior during a match at Valencia last season bring to light the ongoing issue of discrimination in football. It is crucial to acknowledge that such incidents should not be forgotten and swept under the rug. As Ancelotti rightfully pointed out, racist acts must be identified,
Barcelona, one of the most iconic clubs in world football, is facing significant financial challenges. LaLiga recently imposed a substantial reduction in their annual spending limit, leaving the club in a precarious position. With squad costs exceeding the imposed limit by a substantial margin, Barcelona needs to take decisive action to navigate this financial crisis.
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has recently found himself facing criticism and doubts about his commitment to the club. After being dropped for disciplinary issues by manager Erik ten Hag, questions arose about Rashford’s dedication. Despite missing influential games and only scoring five times this season compared to his previous 30 goals, Rashford believes he
Former Manchester United defender, John O’Shea, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Republic of Ireland national team. This announcement comes after O’Shea’s successful 17-year playing career, during which he made 118 appearances for Ireland. O’Shea expressed his excitement and pride in taking on this new role, stating that it is an
The Saudi Pro League (SPL) is gearing up for the upcoming summer transfer window with big plans to bring in some Premier League stars. According to sources, players like Kevin De Bruyne, Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and more big names are in the sights of SPL teams for the next season. This aggressive pursuit
Erik ten Hag, the current manager of Manchester United, has responded to speculation about his future at the club with a sense of confidence and certainty. Despite new partial-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe not publicly confirming whether he will continue as manager next season, Ten Hag remains unfazed. He stated that he is under contract for
Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed on Tuesday that winger Kaoru Mitoma is likely to miss the rest of the season due to a back injury. This news comes as a blow to the team, as Mitoma has been a key player for Brighton, especially in their European football qualification last season. Mitoma’s absence will