The combined pre-tax losses of Premier League clubs climbed over 600% in the space of one year, according to a new report. Deloitte’s Annual Review of Football Finance found losses among top-flight sides rose from £135 million in the 2023-24 season to £948m in 2024-25. This rise was attributed by Deloitte to transfer spending and the absence of significant profits from one-off sales. Net debt of Premier League clubs was…
Álvaro Arbeloa has been appointed head coach at Fulham having left Real Madrid last season. Arbeloa replaces Marco Silva, who has moved to his homeland to take charge of Portugal‘s Benfica, at Craven Cottage in the Premier League. Silva, in turn, replaced José Mourinho at Benfica. Mourinho has returned to Madrid where he previously managed 13 years ago, filling a vacancy created by Arbeloa’s exit. “Álvaro was an original candidate…
The United States’ run in its home World Cup led to record soccer betting handle and allowed American sportsbooks to profit handsomely when it came to an end. Monday night’s USMNT loss to Belgium in the round of 16 set the record for the most-bet soccer game in the history of several major American sportsbooks, with BetMGM saying it had more bets placed on it than any 2026 College Football…
Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout in Vancouver on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the first time since 1954. Colombia faltered when Davinson Sánchez smashed his spot-kick against the bar and Cucho Hernández had his effort saved by goalkeeper Gregor Kobel before Rubén Vargas scored to book a quarterfinal date with holders Argentina. The two sides were tied 0-0 after extra time. It…
Jordan Henderson spoke of his pride at being part of a “special” England team as the injured midfielder reflected on an unforgettable night that ended in a Mexican hospital. The 36-year-old is at his seventh major tournament and had quite the Sunday evening at the Estadio Azteca, where he managed to get booked despite not playing a minute and then took a painful tumble. Henderson joined his England team-mates for…
ATLANTA — Lautaro Martínez told a visibly emotional Lionel Messi to enjoy the moment following Argentina‘s 3-2 triumph over Egypt on Tuesday to qualify for the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup. Messi began crying when the final whistle blew to seal the Argentina comeback from two goals down at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, as teammates gathered around the captain to celebrate the result in what is likely the last World Cup…
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Two staff members of the United States soccer team were suspended by FIFA from Monday’s round of 16 game against Belgium. FIFA did not explain why it imposed the discipline on team manager Sam Zapatka and U.S. Soccer Federation vice president of security Frank Pannell. – U.S. loss sets mark for most-watched soccer game – Belgium say beating U.S. ‘justice’ after ban U-turn – USMNT shrugs…
Ed Sheeran has said England are on their way to World Cup glory having played a secret gig at their Kansas City base. Sunday’s thrilling 3-2 victory against adversity at the Estadio Azteca gave fans shivers and set-up Saturday’s quarterfinal clash between Thomas Tuchel’s side and Norway in Miami. England were buoyed heading into the knockout phase by a visit from Sheeran, who performed for a group he has helped…
ATLANTA —Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said his team were the victim of an “injustice” in their 3-2 World Cup round of 16 defeat against Argentina, suggesting FIFA wanted “Lionel Messi to stay in the running” at the competition. Reigning world champions Argentina fought back from 2-0 down to win the game in Atlanta following a stunning late intervention by Messi who created one goal and scored another. But Egypt were…
The United States game against Belgium in the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup set another record as the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history, Fox said after preliminary ratings came out Tuesday. Fox said 30 million people watched the game, a 4-1 victory for Belgium on Monday in Seattle that moved them into the quarterfinals and eliminated the last of the tournament’s three co-hosts. Fox said audience…