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Unveiling Football’s Most Perilous Pass
A tense, eager breath taken in, followed by applause that reflects a blend of subdued admiration and, above all, relief. On other occasions, it concludes with fans shaking their heads…

Arne Slot Joins Liverpool: Reactions from the Football World – “He’s Incredibly Impressive”
To fully understand the impact Arne Slot has had at Liverpool since he took over in June, one needs only to consult those within his squad. eScored has learned that…

The Role of Substitutes in Atletico Madrid’s Remarkable 11-Game Winning Streak
Atletico Madrid has achieved an impressive streak of 11 consecutive victories — among which six are in La Liga — marking their finest performance since the fall of 2012. Diego…

Anthony Elanga: “I Lacked Progress at Man United, But Now I Have a Sense of Purpose at Forest”
When Anthony Elanga and Ola Aina came across their ratings in the newest FIFA video game, Elanga had a hard time hiding his frustration. While Aina, a teammate at Nottingham…

Paul Pogba’s Brother Receives Suspended Sentence for Extortion Scheme
The brother of Paul Pogba has been convicted of attempting to extort the former France and Manchester United midfielder. Mathias Pogba, 34, was among six men on trial in Paris after…

Saudi Arabia Joins 2025 and 2027 Gold Cup as Guest Participant of CONCACAF
Saudi Arabia is set to compete in the 2025 and 2027 editions of the Gold Cup, joining 15 other teams in these tournaments organized by CONCACAF. eScored reported earlier this…

Exploring MLS General Allocation Money: An Overview of Team Spending Flexibility
Increased transparency is a positive development. We should begin our efforts from this point. On Thursday, Major League Soccer publicly disclosed the amount of general allocation money each team holds…

Inside Everton’s Friedkin Takeover: From the Brink to New Hope with a U.S. Investor
The phone call that reshaped Everton’s future occurred just as another group was on the verge of finalizing its own takeover agreement. In late June, the Friedkin Group (TFG), based…

Is There a USMNT Injury Crisis? Not Quite, But Coach Pochettino’s List of Injured Stars is Expanding
On Wednesday, Juventus revealed that winger Tim Weah will be sidelined for two weeks due to a hamstring injury, adding him to the list of injured players for the U.S.…

In a Chorus of Loud Voices, USWNT Captain Becky Sauerbrunn Mastered the Subtle Art of Leadership
Since 2019, and even prior, referring to the U.S. women’s national team as “Megan Rapinoe’s team” would have been backed by ample evidence both on and off the field. Her…

Mykhailo Mudryk’s Doping Test: A Devastating Blow to Ukrainian Football
Just six months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, I encountered Mykhailo Mudryk on a warm September night in eastern Germany, shortly after midnight. It was September 2022, and Mudryk had…

Manchester United, dressing-room leaks and why it’s not a new problem
When Manchester United opened their training ground in Carrington at the turn of the century, Sir Alex Ferguson was fairly open about the fact it had been designed with his…

