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Canada loses appeal of 6-point deduction for spying drone at Olympics
Canada’s appeal against the six-point deduction imposed on the women’s soccer team as a result of the drone spying scandal at the Paris Olym…
Champions League 2024/25 Draw to Be Conducted by Computer for the First Time
The upcoming 2024/25 UEFA Champions League draw will break tradition as it will be conducted entirely by a computer. This decision was made to streamline the process and avoid the logistical challenges associated with the new format. In a typical draw, nearly 1000 balls would have been used, with at least 36 bowls on stage…
USMNT reaches 1st Olympic quarterfinal since 2000
Kevin Paredes scored two goals as the United States advanced to the quarterfinals of the Olympic men’s soccer tournament for the first…
Mbappé to become Ligue 2 Caen majority owner
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé is about to become the new majority owner of French second division club Stade Malherbe de Caen, accor…
Canada appealing 6-point deduction for spying
The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) has appealed the six-point deduction that rocked Canada’s women’s soccer team, with a final decision fr…
USWNT downs Germany 4-1, seals spot in Olympic quarterfinals
The United States women rolled to a win over Germany in Group B, assuring it will have a spot in the quarterfinals.
FIFA strips Canada of 6 points in Olympic women’s soccer, bans coaches 1 year over drone scandal
FIFA deducted six points from Canada in the Paris Olympics women’s soccer tournament and banned three coaches for one year each on Sat…
Real Madrid’s Financial Move: Borrowing €130 Million for Kylian Mbappé
Real Madrid, one of the most prestigious football clubs in the world, recently took a significant financial step to secure the services of French superstar Kylian Mbappé. The club borrowed €130 million from the bank to cover Mbappé’s salaries and bonuses, highlighting the high stakes and financial pressures of modern football. The Financial Strategy The…
Why Olympic Soccer Features Mostly Under-23 Teams
Olympic soccer has a distinctive format that sets it apart from other major international tournaments: it primarily features under-23 teams. This rule, introduced by FIFA and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), serves several important purposes and has become a defining characteristic of Olympic soccer. The Origins of the Under-23 Rule The under-23 rule was first…