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UEFA investigating Vinícius, Mbappé and Rüdiger for ‘indecent conduct’ vs. Atlético Madrid

Four Real Madrid players could be in trouble after UEFA announced that an ethics and disciplinary investigation is being launched for the club’s celebrations against Atlético Madrid during their Champions League Round of 16 victory.

Kylian Mbappé, Antonio Rüdiger, Dani Ceballos and Vinícius Jr. were the quartet of Madrid players that UEFA named. The investigation will be for “indecent conduct.”

UEFA Real Madrid investigation

Premier League announces it will have TWO transfer windows for summer 2025

Premier League clubs agreed to open the transfer window early for a 10-day period in June, ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup, before it reopens again on June 16, the league said on Thursday.

The decision comes after world soccer's governing body FIFA decided member associations of participating clubs would have the option of opening an "exceptional registration window" in June before the event begins to sign players.

2025 EPL transfer window 

Alphonso Davies tears ACL in third-place game, agent calls out Jesse Marsch for playing him when injured

Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies will be out for the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL during Sunday’s Concacaf Nations League third-place match vs. the United States. The Canadian’s personal team has pointed the blame at national team coach Jesse Marsch.

Nedal Huoseh, Davies’ agent, put out a scathing statement directed at Marsch claiming the American coach pressured Davies into playing the third-place game despite not being fully fit.

Alphonso Davies agent calls out Marsch

Lionel Messi's bodyguard challenges Logan Paul to a boxing match: "Let's do the fight for the people."

In the world of social media and viral moments, it seems like nothing is ever truly inconsequential. Case in point: Yassine Cheuko, the bodyguard of soccer legend Lionel Messi, has recently found himself at the center of a media frenzy after issuing a challenge to WWE star and social media influencer Logan Paul.

FIFA removes Mexico's Leon from Club World Cup after controversial ownership ruling

Club Leon will be removed from the Club World Cup in the United States later this year as it and another Mexican club in the tournament, CF Pachuca, failed to meet criteria on multi-club ownership, world soccer's governing body said on Friday.

Both Leon and Pachuca are owned by Grupo Pachuca. Leon had qualified after winning the Concacaf Champions Cup in 2023 while Pachuca won the competition last year.

Former stars Donovan, Dempsey and Wynalda call out ‘embarrassing’ USMNT after Panama loss

United States men’s national team fans were furious with their team after a shock 1-0 defeat to Panama in the Concacaf Nations League semifinal on Thursday. Perhaps some of the angriest voices came from former players of the team.

USMNT players from the past were incredibly vocal about their disappointment in the current squad and the mentality of the team.

Former USMNT players call out team

Watch: One fan travels 1,400+ miles roundtrip to cheer on amateur side El Farolito in U.S. Open Cup

One El Farolito fan made the journey from San Francisco, where the amateur side plays, to Herriman, Utah, on Wednesday to watch their team pull off a 3-1 upset win in the U.S. Open Cup.

One El Farolito fan travels to Utah

Women's World Sevens series to debut in May with $5 million prize money

An international women's sevens soccer series is set to launch before the Women's Champions League final in May with a $5 million prize pool per edition, organizers said on Thursday.

"World Sevens Football" was co-founded by Jennifer Mackesy, co-owner of the American NWSL club Gotham FC and the WSL's Chelsea. The Guardian reported there is a commitment to invest $100 million in the series over a five-year period.

Women's World Sevens

2025 MLS All-Star Game to be held in Austin for another MLS vs. Liga MX showdown

The 2025 MLS All-Star Game once again will pit the league's top players against a team of All-Stars from Mexico's LIGA MX on July 23 in Austin, Texas.

It's the fourth time using that format for the showcase, previously done in 2021, 2022 and 2024.

2025 MLS All-Star game

Promotion and relegation is officially coming to American soccer in 2028

Promotion and relegation is really happening. The United Soccer League (USL) announced on Wednesday it will be implementing a relegation system featuring three tiers by 2028 after a supermajority of club owners voted yes on the idea. 

This system won’t include Major League Soccer which has historically been opposed to the idea.

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