Manchester United secured a much-needed first win of the season for under-fire manager Ruben Amorim but needed a 97th minute Bruno Fernandes…
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2025/26 UEFA Champions League Fixtures: Full Schedule and Key Matches
The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League introduces another highly competitive league phase, with Europe’s elite clubs and rising challengers battling across eight matchdays. Fixtures run from September 16, 2025, through January 28, 2026, with each matchday featuring top clashes that could determine early momentum and eventual knockout seeding. ⸻ Matchday One – September 16–18, 2025 Key…
MLS 2025 Transfer Record: $336 Million Spent in Historic Season
Major League Soccer has entered a new era in 2025, setting a record-breaking $336 million in transfer spending — the highest in league history. The staggering figure nearly doubles last year’s total of $188 million and underscores MLS’s evolution from a developing league into a global player in the transfer market. This spending boom was…
Why Kazakhstan Switched from the AFC to UEFA in 2002
The Kazakhstan Premier League (KPL) and the country’s national football team have now been part of UEFA for more than two decades. But the move wasn’t always obvious—Kazakhstan originally competed in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) after gaining independence in the 1990s. So why did Kazakhstan make the switch to UEFA in 2002? ⸻ A…
2025 UCL draw: PSG face Barca, Madrid and Liverpool meet in league phase
The 36 teams taking part in the 2025-26 Champions League learned their opponents for the league phase during Thursday’s draw in Monaco. The tournament is entering its second season using the revamped “Swiss model” where all the clubs are grouped together, and each side plays eight different teams in the opening round to determine who…
UEFA Champions League Draw 2025: Swiss-Model Explained, Format Changes & Teams to Watch
The UEFA Champions League remains the crown jewel of European club football, and the 2025 draw is set to deliver drama from the very first ball pulled. With six English clubs, reigning champions PSG, and European giants like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the mix, this season could be one of the most competitive…
USMNT September Friendlies: Mauricio Pochettino’s Bold Roster Decisions Explained
Meta Description: Mauricio Pochettino has released his USMNT roster for the September 2025 friendlies. Find out why key stars like Weston McKennie, Brenden Aaronson, and Matt Turner were left out, why MLS talent is heavily featured, and what it means for Christian Pulisic. Pochettino Expands the USMNT Player Pool USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino has…
How to Watch the 2025 Leagues Cup Final: Seattle Sounders vs. Inter Miami
The 2025 Leagues Cup Final is set, and it’s a blockbuster clash between the Seattle Sounders and Inter Miami CF. Fans across North America and beyond are eagerly waiting to see if Seattle can lift the trophy on home soil or if Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will continue their run of dominance. Match Details…
Manchester United eliminated from League Cup after penalties by 4th-tier Grimsby
Manchester United sank to a new low under Ruben Amorim by getting eliminated by fourth-tier Grimsby Town after a marathon penalty shootout i…
UEFA Squad Cost Rule Explained: What It Means for European Clubs
UEFA has introduced the Squad Cost Rule (SCR) as part of its updated financial sustainability regulations, replacing the old Financial Fair Play (FFP) system. This rule is designed to prevent overspending, ensure competitive balance, and protect clubs from financial instability. But what exactly is the UEFA Squad Cost Rule, and how will it impact football…