The U.S. Open Cup, a single-elimination tournament that has been held every year since 1914, has been criticized by MLS Commissioner Don Garber for its poor reflection of the level of soccer played professionally in America. The Problem Garber’s criticism came in response to a presentation by USSF Chief Commercial Officer David Wright, who said
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Leeds United has announced that Sam Allardyce has been appointed as their new manager for the final four games of the season. The appointment has been made in a last-ditch effort to avoid relegation from the Premier League. Leeds United’s current situation is precarious, with the team without a win in five games and only
Lionel Messi’s time with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has officially come to an end. The Argentine’s contract was set to expire in June, and despite initial agreements to continue playing with the club, recent events have led to a fracture in their relationship. The final straw Messi was suspended for two weeks after missing a training
Liverpool’s Diogo Jota secured a dramatic 4-3 victory against Tottenham Hotspur with a 94th-minute winner, keeping Liverpool’s season alive and putting pressure on Manchester United to secure a return to the Champions League. Although United are currently seven points clear with a game in hand, they cannot take their eyes off Liverpool. If they do,
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has claimed that his team is now the favorite to win the Premier League title after crushing Arsenal 4-1. Guardiola previously argued that Arsenal was the favorite, but City is now in pole position with two games in hand and only two points behind. Arsenal remains at the top of
Lamine Yamal, a 15-year-old forward, made history by coming off the bench for the final 10 minutes of Barcelona’s 4-0 victory against Real Betis, becoming Barca’s youngest ever debutant in the Spanish top-flight. Although he doesn’t turn 16 until July, Yamal played with confidence and bags of talent, leaving a lasting impression on his coach,
The recent FIFA exam that is mandatory for player agents who want to work in transfer and contract negotiations has seen nearly half of the candidates fail. The governing body announced that only 52% of the 3,800 candidates worldwide passed the test last week, which had 20 questions in either English, French, or Spanish, and
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp expressed his sympathy towards Chelsea amid their disappointing season, but also pointed out that their prodigious investment has not resulted in positive outcomes. Chelsea made 18 signings since co-owner Todd Boehly took over last summer, including the record-breaking acquisition of midfielder Enzo Fernandez for €121 million. However, they have struggled to
As the Premier League title was being decided in Manchester, Liverpool was fighting for their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season. After a narrow 2-1 win against West Ham United, Liverpool’s hopes remain hanging by a thread, trailing six points behind Manchester United and Newcastle United, who both have at least a
Sheffield United has secured their promotion back to the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over West Brom. The win assures the club of finishing second in the EFL Championship standings, with three games left to play this season. The club has been fighting at the top of England’s second tier since their relegation from
Manchester City demonstrated their dominance in a top-of-the-table clash against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland terrorised Arsenal’s defence from the opening whistle. De Bruyne side-footed in a goal from 20 yards to give City the lead just seven minutes into the game. Haaland had several chances to
Manchester City’s recent 4-1 victory over Arsenal has given the team a much-needed boost of confidence, as they continue their quest for the treble. The Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League are all within reach for City, who are now only 11 games away from achieving this incredible feat. City’s Treble Dreams: One Step