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Another Athlete Lands in Hot Water With Gambling Allegations

COME ON, MAN

Sandro Tonali was already suspended in October on similar allegations.

Josh Fiallo | Published Mar 28, 2024

Terry Venables, Former England Soccer Player and Coach, Dies

LEGEND

Gary Lineker posted a tribute on Twitter calling Venables “the best, most innovative coach that I had the privilege and pleasure of playing for.”

Chaya Tong | Published Nov 26, 2023

BBC Melts Down as Boycott Widens Over Suspended Host

UTTER CHAOS

The weekend’s soccer programming was thrown into chaos after its hosts said they wouldn’t appear in solidarity with Gary Lineker.

Martha Mercer | Published Mar 11, 2023

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‘Match of the Day’ Host Suspended for Criticizing U.K. Gov’t

WHO WILL STEP UP?

Gary Lineker had criticized the British government for its plans to deny entry to small boats of asylum seekers.

Josh Fiallo | Published Mar 10, 2023

Soccer Star Still Missing Week After Turkey Earthquake

SEARCH CONTINUES

The 31-year-old, who plays for Hatayspor in Turkey, hasn’t been located nine days after the devastating earthquake.

Alec Karam | Published Feb 14, 2023

All ‘Ted Lasso’ Fans Should Be Watching ‘Welcome to Wrexham’

IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN WALES

The new Hulu docuseries follows real-life celebs Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney buying a Welsh soccer team, despite having no knowledge of the sport. Sound familiar?

Fletcher Peters | Published Aug 31, 2022

Musk Trolls Suffering Man U Fans With Joke Plan to Buy Club

OWN GOAL

He’s really making a habit of explosive, empty promises to buy things.

Dan Ladden-Hall | Published Aug 17, 2022

Dodgers’ Owner Set to Buy Chelsea FC Off Sanctioned Oligarch

KICK OFF

The Premier League club has been up for grabs since owner Roman Abramovich was made a Putin pariah by the U.K. government.

Dan Ladden-Hall | Published May 25, 2022

Holocaust Museum Begs U.S.: Leave Shady Oligarch Donor Alone

ZEROING IN

The billionaire Chelsea FC owner has been accused of attempting a hasty fire sale, including his latest decision to sell his soccer club, to get ahead of likely asset freezes.

Tom Sykes, Barbie Latza Nadeau | Published Mar 02, 2022

Breakaway Euro Soccer ‘Super League’ Falls Apart in Two Days

RED CARD

The new competition was widely condemned for being unsporting and motivated by greed.

Jamie Ross | Published Apr 21, 2021

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