0 comments by Josh Espinal on 9/18/2015
Things are going from bad to worse for FIFA. FIFPro, the union that represents footballers around the world, has begun a legal battle against FIFA against the current state of the transfer system. After long negotiations that went nowhere between FIFPro and FIFA (and UEFA as well), the world player’s union has launched a complaint […]
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – NOVEMBER 26: Celtic supporters during the UEFA Champions League Group H match between Celtic and AC Milan at Celtic Park Stadium on November 26, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
0 comments by Jeff Snyder
Hygiene is very important, especially on game day when fans can be packed tightly together in their seats. Some fans of Scottish club Celtic have had to be reminded recently. After a glut of complaints have been filed into the club, Celtic have been forced to send a letter to fans. The letter was penned […]
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA – JULY 24: FIFA Secretary-General Jerome Valcke speaks during a philatelic programme launch press conference ahead of the preliminary draw of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia at Konstantin Palace on July 24, 2015 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 9/17/2015
Jerome Valcke is out of a job…for now. FIFA has released the 54 year old from his job as Secretary General and the second in command to FIFA President Sepp Blatter after more allegations against him from fallout from the FIFA scandal. He had said he would resign in February once a new FIFA President […]
0 comments by Joe Webb on 9/15/2015
Earlier this summer, the U.S. Women’s National Soccer team defeated Japan, 5-2, to capture the 2015 FIFA World Cup. Fortunately for us, the celebration isn’t over and there is still a chance to catch our female soccer heroes in action. In the coming days, the USWNT will play their third and fourth matches on their […]
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – JULY 20: FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter attends a press conference at the Extraordinary FIFA Executive Committee Meeting at the FIFA headquarters on July 20, 2015 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Philipp Schmidli/Getty Images)
0 comments by Andrew Coppens on 9/14/2015
FIFA and corruption? Stop it. It’s seemingly all we’ve heard about since the initial set of indictments from United States Attorney General Loretta Lynch. However, since the arrests of key officials involved with FIFA’s executive committee and various confederations around the globe not much has really happened in the legal process. That may be changing […]
0 comments by Joe Webb
Premier League fans have waited eagerly for one of London’s most anticipated local derbies between Chelsea and Arsenal, and the waiting will come to a halt when the match finally takes place on Sept. 19. According to international ticketing firm Ticketbis, as much as this matchup is being hyped overseas, it has also managed to […]
during the Barclays Premier League match between XXX and XXX on September 12, 2015 in Liverpool, United Kingdom.
0 comments by Andrew Coppens on 9/12/2015
Naismith 3, Chelsea 1 — that’s about all you need to know to understand the dire straights of Chelsea football club these days. Following the international break, it appears that it will be more of the same for Jose Mourinho’s side, as Steven Naismith scored a perfect hat-trick (right foot, head, left foot) for Everton […]
LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 27: Landon Donovan #10 of Los Angeles Galaxy attempts a pass around Steve Birnbaum #15 of D.C. United at StubHub Center on August 27, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
0 comments by Andrew Coppens on 9/9/2015
It’s no secret that the United States men’s national team has struggled along the backline for some time now. No position gave away the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup than what took place at center back in July, and the problems have only extended since then. The reality is, something needs to change in order for […]
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – MAY 29: (L-R) Jordanian Prince Ali bin al Hussein, FIFA vice president and Challenger to Joseph S. Blatter for the FIFA presidency, UEFA president Michel Platini and Issa Hayatou, FIFA Executive Committee member attend the 65th FIFA Congress at Hallenstadion on May 29, 2015 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Philipp Schmidli/Getty Images)
0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 9/8/2015
In a report from The Guardian, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein will run for FIFA President, adding his name to the list of contenders. The current list only has two official nominees with current UEFA President and FIFA Executive Committee member Michel Platini and FIFA VP Chung Mong-joon but more are expected to announce bids by […]
0 comments by Joe Webb
Tuesday night AT&T Stadium will host a high caliber international friendly. This must see affair features Mexico and Argentina in a 9:00 pm kick off. Argentina fell to Chile in a shootout during this summer’s Copa America Final while Mexico on the other hand fared better in the Gold Cup, defeating an upstart Jamaica to […]
0 comments by Josh Howard on 9/5/2015
This weekend saw a lot of qualifying activity for both the 2016 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup. At this point, most results are predictable (England over San Marino, 6-0), but some wild upsets also pop up from time to time. Do we have a new golden generation in Iceland? Is the Netherlands done for? […]
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA – JULY 24: Vitaly Mutko Chairman of the Local Organising Committee poses during a philatelic programme launch press conference ahead of the preliminary draw of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia at Konstantin Palace on July 24, 2015 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 9/2/2015
Russia has a new President of their FA as Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko was unanimously elected to lead the Russian Football Union (RFU). His term will last for a year whereas an election will be held for a four year term according to Reuters. The RFU has seen some setbacks over the past year as […]
SOUTHEND, ENGLAND – JULY 18: Angelo Ogbonna of West Ham United in action during the pre season friendly match between Southend United and West Ham United at Roots Hall on July 18, 2015 in Southend, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)
0 comments by Phillip Bupp
After two months and approximately £860 million spent (from EPL teams alone), the Summer transfer window is shut for the next four months. Some teams got their business done early, some held out to the last minute and some did both. Either way, this may come down as one of the most memorable transfer windows […]
Seattle Reign, NWSL Shield winners. August 26, 2015. Photo by NWSL.
0 comments by Josh Howard on 9/1/2015
Here at 32 Flags, we’re proud to provide weekly updates of the National Women’s Soccer League as well as a Standings and Schedule page. Playoff spots are finalized with only a week to go in the regular season…go and support women’s club soccer! News Summary The playoffs are set! The four teams that will play for the […]
SHAH ALAM, MALAYSIA – MAY 27: Deandre Yedlin of Tottenham Hotspur controls the ball during the pre-season friendly match between Malaysia XI and Tottenham Hotspur at Shah Alam Stadium on May 27, 2015 in Shah Alam, Malaysia. (Photo by Stanley Chou/Getty Images)
0 comments by Phillip Bupp
Sunderland will be getting a bit of a bump in American viewership this season as USMNT and Tottenham player DeAndre Yedlin signed on to the relegation fighters this season on loan from Tottenham Hotspur. The move will certainly give the American international more playing time as a Sunderland player than if he remained a Tottenham […]
