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For the third straight season, Chelsea came away on the losing end of an FA Cup final, as Liverpool had the last laugh on Saturday via a penalty shootout win. This win for Liverpool comes months after it also claimed a penalty shootout victory over Chelsea in the 2022 EFL Cup Final. In the big […]

Liverpool had quite a minor injury scare during its 2022 FA Cup Final win over Chelsea on Saturday. Liverpool center-back Virgil van Dijk was subbed off in the last minutes of normal time due to an apparent knee injury. The veteran Dutch defender was able to walk off the pitch on his own power, and […]

Amid the rumors linking Frenkie de Jong to Manchester United, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has claimed that the midfielder remains a vital player on the team, although there is a financial aspect to consider on the Dutchman’s future. Speculation surrounding de Jong’s future at Barca ramped up earlier this week, as it was reported that […]

Bayern Munich just won their 10th Bundesliga title in a row, but they could very well lose the heart and soul of their attack this summer. Robert Lewandowski reportedly wants to leave the club and embark on a new journey elsewhere, with Barcelona waiting for him with a three-year deal ready to be signed. Bayern […]

Angels superstar Mike Trout is probably one of the MLB players excited about the league scheduling London-based games for the 2023 season and beyond. Trout posted a video on his social media accounts of him sporting Liverpool gear with Liverpool’s theme song, “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” playing in the background prior to Liverpool’s crucial FA […]

Things aren’t pretty at Manchester United. The club is set to miss out on Champions League football for next season and there is honestly no clear direction for where this team is going. By no surprise, frustrations are boiling over, even between players. Per Neil Custis of The Sun UK, a pair of first-team regulars […]

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that midfielder Fabinho will be available for the 2022 UEFA Champions League Final against Real Madrid later this month. Fabinho limped off during the first half of Liverpool’s recent 2-1 Premier League away win over Aston Villa. It was later revealed that the Brazilian international came away from the […]

Real Madrid are having their best season after losing Cristiano Ronaldo in 2018. They won their 35th La Liga title and surprised the world by going into their 17th Champions League final. Still, this team is in need of some new players. There will be a giant crop of veterans that leave before next season, […]

West Ham United will be playing hosts to Manchester City in a game that could have huge implications for both the championship race and the race for European spots next season. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our Premier League odds series, which includes our West Ham-Man City prediction and pick […]

The 2021-22 season didn’t go quite as planned for Chelsea. Sure, they’re walking away with two, possibly three trophies, but this was supposed to be the season Thomas Tuchel’s side joined the title race. It’s been an even more tumultuous past couple months, with the sanctions placed on former owner Roman Abramovich completely killing any […]

Atletico Madrid will be hosting Sevilla at their Wanda Metropolitano in the clash that could determine a lot of things about the final standings of the La Liga top four. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our La Liga odds series, which includes our Atletico-Sevilla prediction and pick we have laid […]

It is now two seasons in a row where Juventus are unable to win the Serie A. Despite this season turning out great, considering how it started, Juventus are still beneath the level they want to be playing at. A great addition in Dusan Vlahovic in January did not help matters in the title fight, […]

It feels strange to say that a season in which Manchester City won their fourth Premier League title in five seasons could be disappointing in any way. However, their collapse versus Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinals made the season that much worse for the Citizens. After a ton of investment in the squad […]

In the history of Real Madrid, there have been many transfer flops. With a squad that used to spend tens of millions of euros each transfer window, there are bound to be players that do not perform at the level needed for the 13-time Champions League winners. Of course, the players do not choose the […]

LA Galaxy will be hosting FC Dallas in a major Western Conference clash that could ruffle some feathers in the early part of the season for both teams. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLS odds series, which includes our LA Galaxy-Dallas prediction and pick we have laid out below. […]

Philadelphia Union will play hosts to NY Red Bulls in a true derby of the MLS Eastern Conference, with just a single point separating the two teams. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLS odds series, which includes our Philadelphia-NY Red Bulls prediction and pick we have laid out below. […]

Barring a major change of plans in the coming month, Paulo Dybala will leave Juventus at the conclusion of this season. The Argentine forward had been in contract extension talks with club officials, but after months of negotiating, no deal was reached between the two. In speaking ahead of Juventus’ 2022 Coppa Italia Final clash […]

Real Madrid superstar striker Karim Benzema found the back of the net yet again on Thursday in Los Blancos’ dominant 6-0 win over Levante. It was Benzema’s 323rd goal of his career at the club, putting him in second all-time in Real Madrid’s storied history. The only player with more goals than Benzema, of course, […]

Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte was fired up after Spurs’ convincing 3-0 win over Arsenal on Thursday, bringing them within one point of their North London rivals in the Premier League table. Speaking to reporters after the game, Conte didn’t hold back in the slightest when giving a review of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. Via […]

Barcelona club officials have already found a replacement for midfielder Frenkie de Jong should he complete a blockbuster move to Manchester United in the coming months. Gerard Romero noted on Wednesday that there is a “95 percent” chance that de Jong will sign with Manchester United for around a €70 million to €80 million fee […]

Even as Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has a mere one more season remaining on his contract with the club, he has no plans on signing off on an extension deal in the coming months. Guardiola took some time to speak to Sky Sports ahead of Manchester City’s Premier League away fixture against West Ham […]

Philippe Coutinho managed to escape his Barcelona nightmare in January, coming over to Aston Villa on a loan spell with an option to buy. The Brazilian immediately made his presence felt, scoring two times and tallying two assists in his first three appearances for the club. Although Coutinho has slowed down since the Lions realized […]

Barcelona will be looking to bring in several impactful players this summer with the hope of competing for the La Liga title next season. One star specifically on their radar is Bayern Munich talisman Robert Lewandowski, who has yet to sign a new deal with the Bundesliga giants. He doesn’t become a free agent until […]

Manchester United is in shambles right now, with the club going in no clear direction. They’re set to miss out on Champions League football for 2022-23 and frankly have so many problems within their squad, especially at the back. Needless to say, Erik Ten Hag has a lot of work ahead of him this summer. […]

Manchester City pulled off the highly-coveted signing of Norwegian superstar striker Erling Haaland earlier this week, landing him from Borussia Dortmund. Some details about Haaland’s new deal with the Manchester club have been revealed. According to BILD, via Manuel Veth, the German outlet indicates that Haaland’s new contract with Manchester City will feature a release […]

Frenkie de Jong is facing an uncertain future at Barcelona amid reports that the club could look to sell him this summer in order to avoid sustaining a financial loss in a future sale. According to Gerard Romero, Manchester United are expected to bring de Jong to Old Trafford and reunite him with former Ajax […]

The MLS may be on the verge of gaining another world-renowned talent. Juventus and Italy superstar defender Giorgio Chiellini has announced his decision to leave the club at the end of this season following 17 years of service. Via Fabrizio Romano, it’s expected that the MLS will be the next destination in his footballing career, […]

Manchester City is running up the score against Wolves, as superstar attacking midfielder Kevin De Bruyne tucked home a first-half hat-trick to put the Citizens up 3-1 after the first 45 minutes. After scoring his third goal of the game, Kevin De Bruyne celebrated with an epic tribute to future Man City teammate, Erling Haaland. […]

After a horrid start under Ronald Koeman, Barcelona turned it around fully under club legend Xavi. They are now safely in the top four, they will play Champions League football next year, and Barca won the El Clasico, away from home, 4-0. Still, they are a long way from competing with the likes of Manchester […]

EA is now officially letting go of the FIFA brand after negotiations to keep its license fell through. Now, say hello to EA Sports FC. The 30-year relationship between FIFA and EA is now over, confirming a rumor that has been swirling for weeks now. The announcement came shortly before EA’s latest annual financial briefing. […]

Another year, another disappointment for Pep Guardiola and Manchester City in the Champions League. Despite being on pace to win their fourth EPL title in five years, that European glory still evades the Citizens. Guardiola will be back with City next year and Erling Haaland was just added to the squad, so they will be […]

Sadio Mane is having a fantastic season playing for Liverpool and his national team. He won the African Cup of Nations in February, winning it for the first time with Senegal. With Liverpool, he has a chance to win a league title and a Champions League trophy this season. Despite this great year, there are […]

One of the potentially biggest stories of the summer got its ending in May – Erling Haaland will be joining Manchester City. The Norwegian striker is joining the Citizens for a reported fee of $62 million, which was his release clause in Dortmund. As the dust settles over this monumental transfer, there are some that […]

The North London Derby is scheduled this week, as Tottenham will be hosting Arsenal in a match that could determine a lot in the fight for Champions League football next season. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our Premier League odds series, which includes our Tottenham-Arsenal prediction and pick we have […]

Real Sociedad will play hosts to Cadiz in a match that could have great implications for where the Basque club finishes the season and plays next year. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our La Liga odds series, which includes our R. Sociedad-Cadiz prediction and pick we have laid out below. […]

Champions of Spain Real Madrid will be hosting relegation-bound Levante in a game that could be the start of the latter’s improbable comeback into La Liga life. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our La Liga odds series, which includes our Real Madrid-Levante prediction and pick we have laid out below. […]

In the battle of the domestic versus European surprise, Rayo Vallecano will be hosting Villarreal in a potentially key match for the guests. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our La Liga odds series, which includes our Rayo-Villarreal prediction and pick we have laid out below. Rayo Vallecano must be incredibly […]

Every football club not named Manchester City mourned as the Citizens landed perhaps the most coveted striker of this generation in Erling Haaland on a transfer from Borussia Dortmund. Barcelona, who had long been hoping to lure Haaland to Camp Nou, failed to make much noise in the sweepstakes for the Norwegian starlet, ultimately helpless […]

EA Sports and FIFA are entering the final year of their current contract, and it’s been announced that the gaming company won’t be renewing its deal with football’s governing body. Instead, in the Summer of 2023, EA will be launching its own independent footballing game, EA FC. When discussing the move away from FIFA, the […]