The issue of multi-club ownership has come under scrutiny due to UEFA rules preventing clubs from conducting business with each other if they share the same owners. This has been highlighted by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United, who stated that UEFA’s regulations have hindered the club from signing a player from Ligue 1
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Premier League clubs spent a total of £100 million in the 2024 January transfer window, marking the lowest single-window expenditure in the men’s game since 2012. This significant drop from the record £815 million spent in 2023 indicates a slowdown in transfer activity. However, the total spend of £2.5 billion in the whole 2023-24 season
Players union FIFPRO has taken a bold step by filing a legal claim against FIFA, challenging the governing body’s decisions regarding the scheduling of the FIFA Club World Cup. FIFPRO, along with member unions such as England’s Professional Footballers’ Association and France’s players union, submitted a claim to the Brussels court of commerce. The claim
The FC 100 ranking of the best men’s players in world soccer has evolved over the years to focus on all positions on the pitch, rather than just the top scorers or goal creators. This unique approach sets it apart from other rankings that tend to prioritize attacking players. By considering all 11 positions on
Real Madrid recently announced the signing of Kylian Mbappé on a free transfer, a move that has been years in the making. The Spanish champions confirmed that Mbappé will be joining the club for the next five seasons, marking a significant moment for both the player and the team. After announcing his departure from Paris
Paris Saint-Germain bid farewell to one of their greatest players, Kylian Mbappé, in a bittersweet conclusion to his seven-year journey with the club. As PSG celebrated their victory in the Coupe de France final, Mbappé’s absence was noticeable as he was soaking up the sun on the beaches of Cannes, marking a peculiar end to
Real Madrid is on the verge of announcing the acquisition of Kylian Mbappé on a substantial deal. It has been reported that the talented forward has agreed to a five-year contract with the club. According to sources familiar with the matter, Mbappé is set to earn a staggering €15 million ($16.2m) annually after taxes. Additionally,
France head coach Thierry Henry has raised eyebrows by leaving out Kylian Mbappé from his preliminary 25-man squad for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. This decision comes as a surprise, considering Mbappé’s stature in world football and his previous eagerness to represent his country in the Olympic competition. The 25-year-old striker, who is on
Saint-Etienne’s thrilling 2-2 draw against 10-man Metz sealed their promotion back to Ligue 1 in dramatic fashion. Substitute Ibrahima Wadji became the hero of the night with a late goal in extra time, giving his team a 4-3 aggregate victory. The relegation-promotion playoff provided nail-biting moments as both legs ended 2-1 in regular time, forcing
EA Sports has introduced their highly anticipated FC 24 Ultimate Team of the Season, highlighting the standout performers from various leagues worldwide. This year, the traditional “best XI” format has been replaced with a new approach. The Ultimate Team of the Season now incorporates data from Opta to construct a more comprehensive list of the