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
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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
Bayern Munich is reportedly considering alternative targets to Bayer Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah, with the club showing interest in Chelsea defender Levi Colwill. Colwill, who enjoyed loan spells with Huddersfield Town and Brighton & Hove Albion, impressed during his time at Stamford Bridge last season. The 21-year-old featured 32 times across all competitions for the Blues,
Ian Maatsen’s journey to his Euro 2024 call-up for the Netherlands was far from conventional. While holidaying on a yacht off the coast of the Greek island of Mykonos, Maatsen received the unexpected news. Despite the spontaneous nature of the call-up, the Chelsea full-back wasted no time and immediately joined the Dutch squad for training
The summer transfer market has kicked off with a setback for Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United as Benjamin Sesko is on the verge of signing a new contract at RB Leipzig. At just 21 years old, Sesko garnered attention from clubs across Europe after showcasing his talent with 18 goals in all competitions last season.
At just 31 years old, Fabian Hürzeler has made history by becoming the youngest permanent head coach in Premier League history with his appointment at Brighton. This marks a significant milestone in his career and has garnered attention from football fans and experts alike. Fabian Hürzeler’s coaching credentials are impressive, having guided German side St.
Borussia Dortmund’s eagerness to secure the services of Ian Maatsen on a permanent basis is evident, having seen the 22-year-old excel during his loan spell with the club. Maatsen’s contribution, especially in the Champions League knockout matches, has not gone unnoticed by the Bundesliga side. Dortmund values Maatsen’s presence in the team and is keen
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
St. Louis City goalkeeper Roman Bürki has been vocal about his desire to see his former Borussia Dortmund teammate, Marco Reus, join Major League Soccer. He has actively been in touch with Reus, trying to convince him to make the move to the United States either this summer or in the upcoming year. Bürki has
Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich recently spoke out against a survey that found 1 in 5 of his compatriots would prefer more white players on the national team. Kimmich referred to this preference as “absolutely racist,” emphasizing the importance of diversity in football. He highlighted the unifying power of the sport, which brings together individuals from