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May 12, 2021May 12, 2021 David

AC Milan, Arsenal, Europa League, Europe, Man Utd., Tickets

Poland waives quarantine rules for Manchester United fans ahead of Europa League Final

Manchester United supporters will be able to travel to Gdansk to watch their team play Villarreal in the Europa League final after Polish authorities waived local quarantine rules.

United and Villarreal are scheduled to play at the Stadion Miejski on May 26 in front of 9,500 people.

The stadium will be restricted to 25 per cent capacity, with United receiving 2,000 tickets. English fans will have to quarantine upon their return to the UK but they will not need to isolate upon their arrival in Poland.

In a statement the Polish authorities said: Read more... (631 words, estimated 2:31 mins reading time)

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May 12, 2021May 12, 2021 David

Barcelona, Champions League, Chelsea, Juventus, La Liga, Liverpool, Man City, Real Madrid, Tickets

Champions League Final Moved To Portugal

Portugal is set to host the Champions League final after Uefa failed to receive the guarantees of exemptions it wants if it is to move the game to Wembley.

Uefa, UK government officials and the Football Association met on Monday to discuss moving the game between Chelsea and Manchester City from Istanbul.

Uefa has decided it will be moved after Turkey was put on England’s red travel list meaning fans cannot travel. Portugal is on the green list so fans would be allowed to attend on 29 May. Read more... (241 words, estimated 58 secs reading time)

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May 12, 2021May 12, 2021 David

Tickets, World Cup

Virgil van Dijk Rules Himself Out Of Euro 2020

Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk has ruled himself out of playing for the Netherlands at this summer’s European Championship.

The 29-year-old is recovering from surgery after suffering knee ligament damage in October.

“I feel physically it is the right decision that I’ve decided not to go to the Euros and to go into my last phase of rehab in the off-season,” said Netherlands captain Van Dijk.

“It’s tough, but I’m at peace with it.”

The Euros are taking place between 11 June and 11 July, having been delayed by a year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more... (544 words, estimated 2:11 mins reading time)

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May 12, 2021May 12, 2021 David

Man City, Premier League, Tickets

Manchester City Are Champions Of England

Manchester City have won a third Premier League title in four years after closest challengers Manchester United were beaten by Leicester City.

Pep Guardiola’s side are now 10 points ahead of second-placed United, who have just three games remaining.

It is the seventh time City have finished top of the English football pyramid and the fifth in nine years.

“This has been a season and a Premier League title like no other,” said Guardiola.

“This was the hardest one. We will always remember this season for the way we won. I am so proud to be the manager here and of this group of players. Read more... (551 words, estimated 2:12 mins reading time)

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May 11, 2021May 12, 2021 David

Tickets, World Cup

Mexican National Team To Play In Nashville On June 30

After a year without games in the U.S., the Mexican National Team is coming back to the America in 2021 as part of its #MexTour.

This year will be a busy one for El Tri with the Gold Cup, Nations League and World Cup qualifiers.

To get ready for those three competitions, Mexico has linked up three friendlies, headlined with a match on June 30 against Panama in Nashville, ahead of the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. Read more... (281 words, estimated 1:07 mins reading time)

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May 10, 2021 David

Serie A, Juventus

Serie A Threatens To Relegate Juventus

FIGC President Gabriele Gravina has warned Juventus that will be excluded from Serie A next season, if they don’t withdraw from the Super League.

Juventus, Real Madrid and Barcelona are the only clubs not to have officially withdrawn from the Super League, the breakaway project launched less than a month ago by 12 elite European clubs but collapsed within 48 hours.

The La Liga and Serie A giants released a joint statement on Saturday slamming ‘unacceptable pressures, threats and offences’ to abandon the Super League.

FIGC President Gabriele Gravina confirmed today that Juventus will not be allowed to take part in the Serie A next season if they don’t abandon the competition. Read more... (328 words, estimated 1:19 mins reading time)

May 10, 2021 David

La Liga, Barcelona, Juventus, Real Madrid, Serie A

European Super League Will Not Disappear Quietly

While the six English clubs quickly caved on the idea of a breakaway European Super League after public opposition, three of Europe’s biggest clubs that are sticking to the original idea of a Super League.

Juventus, Real Madrid and Barcelona are refusing to back down and the three clubs have released a joint statement slamming ‘unacceptable pressures, threats and offenses’ to abandon the Super League project.

According the the New York Times, the three are not only threatening legal action against UEFA, but also the nine sides that backed out – AC Milan, Inter, Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham and Atletico Madrid. Read more... (931 words, estimated 3:43 mins reading time)

May 9, 2021May 12, 2021 David

Europa League, Man Utd.

Man United Reach Europa League Final

Manchester United reached their first final of the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer era but lost their seven-match unbeaten record in an entertaining Europa League last-four tie with Roma.

Edinson Cavani scored both United goals in the second leg of a 13-goal semi-final.

The Uruguayan opened the scoring with a fabulous first-half effort, then found the net with a fine header from Bruno Fernandes’ excellent floated pass in the second half.

In between, Roma briefly threatened a comeback when former Manchester City forward Edin Dzeko scored his ninth goal against United before Bryan Cristante finished smartly with a shot on the turn. Read more... (438 words, estimated 1:45 mins reading time)

Gold Cup And World Cup Qualifiers Highlight Summer Schedule

Despite a global pandemic and EURO 2020 taking place this summer, 2021 promises to be a big year for soccer fans in the U.S. While we will not have the usual round of international soccer friendlies this summer via the International Champions Cup we will have the Gold Cup, Nations League, 2022 World Cup qualification and some good friendlies.

Gold Cup 2021

While the schedule for the Gold Cup 2021 has not been released, we do know where the games will be played as CONCACAF has announced that these nine U.S. cities will host group and knockout stage matches of this year’s Gold Cup are: Read more... (275 words, estimated 1:06 mins reading time)

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May 4, 2021May 5, 2021 David

Arsenal, Premier League, Real Madrid, Tickets

International Champions Cup 2021 To Be Held In Portland

The International Champions Cup will be returning to the U.S. this summer after a one year hiatus as Olympique Lyonnais and FC Barcelona, two of the biggest names in European women’s soccer, will join the Portland Thorns and Houston Dash of the National Women’s Soccer League, in a tournament this summer in Portland, Ore.

All four teams are titleholders. Olympique Lyonnais is competing for its 15th-straight French first division title and sixth-consecutive UEFA Women’s Champions League Trophy. As for Barcelona, it was a Champions League Finalist in 2019. Read more... (145 words, estimated 35 secs reading time)

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