Exploring the World's Weirdest Soccer Leagues and Championship Formats
December 11, 2025 11:36Discover unique soccer league systems like 8 champions in Argentina, points for losing in Guadeloupe, midseason relegation in Moldova, and more!
Discover unique soccer league systems like 8 champions in Argentina, points for losing in Guadeloupe, midseason relegation in Moldova, and more!
Major League Soccer (MLS) is set to adopt a new summer-to-spring schedule starting in 2027, aligning with European leagues, aiming to enhance global transfer market participation and player acquisitions.
Disney+ signs exclusive long-term deal to air UEFA Women's Champions League in Australia and New Zealand, featuring top football clubs and players. ESPN to produce live matches on Disney+.
Manchester United is actively working on a deal to acquire Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba, with rumors of a potential record-breaking transfer fee. Stay updated on the latest transfer news.
Fulham is close to securing a double signing, agreeing on a fee for Kevin from Shakhtar Donetsk and eyeing a loan deal for Chukwueze from AC Milan, sources reveal.
French champions PSG confirm the signing of Illia Zabarnyi from Bournemouth in a five-year contract, marking Bournemouth's fourth major defensive sale this summer.
Liverpool eyes PSG's Bradley Barcola as Manchester United explores Carlos Baleba. Get the latest transfer news, gossip, and rumors from ESPNAug 7, 2025.
The ASEAN U-23 Championship 2025 is set to kick off, featuring promising talents from Southeast Asia like Indonesia's Muhammad Ferarri and Vietnam's Khuất Văn Khang.
The recent Club World Cup demonstrates competitive games, diminishing gap between Europe and the world, and potential for growth, proving the concept's viability.
Concacaf's quirky and chaotic nature delights fans and challenges managers, offering a different football experience with cultural clashes and unexpected moments. Explore the region's distinct football culture.
Learn about the unique challenges faced by the USMNT at the Concacaf Gold Cup, from physicality to different playing styles and what it means for their future in international soccer.
Manchester City is negotiating with Lyon for Rayan Cherki as sources reveal a potential €30 million deal. Stay updated with the latest transfer news and gossip.
Activists from Greenpeace take a wax figure of French President Macron in Paris museum, accusing him of a double agenda in supporting Ukraine while encouraging trade with Russia.
Ukraine's daring Operation Spiderweb targeted 4 Russian air bases on Russian soil using drones, resulting in significant damage and potential retaliation threats from Russia.
In a bold move, Ukraine successfully destroys dozens of Russian military aircraft in a drone attack, dealing a blow to Vladimir Putin.
Poland's presidential election faces a tight race between liberal candidate Trzaskowski and nationalist Nawrocki, with key issues on security, migration, and alliances at stake.
Intense rainfall triggers widespread flooding in Romania, endangering a renowned salt mine in Praid with hundreds evacuated as rivers swell to record levels.
Former Russian commander Zaur Goertsiev (34) died in a blast in Southern Russia. Reports suggest he met the suspect on a homosexual dating app. Investigation ongoing in Stavropol.
Wildfires in Manitoba, Canada, prompt the largest evacuation in memory, with over 5,000 residents, including those from Flin Flon, fleeing as a 20,000-hectare fire approaches.
Southern Spain braces for the first heatwave of the year in late May, with temperatures reaching up to 42 degrees Celsius, following an exceptionally wet spring.
Russia intensifies airstrikes on Ukraine as Germany lifts restrictions on long-range missiles, marking a shift in the conflict's dynamics. Learn more on telegraaf.nl.
Former President Medvedev faces ridicule for proposing a 'buffer zone' to counter European missile threat, claiming vast Ukrainian territory as potential Russian conquest.
Donald Trump condemns Vladimir Putin's attacks on Ukraine sharply, but will his words have any impact on the Kremlin's determination to achieve victory?
Facing tough dating competition in China due to a gender gap, Chinese men seek partners in Russia and Ukraine where women outnumber men, offering a different dating dynamic.
A 21-year-old former TUI flight attendant was arrested in Colombo, Sri Lanka, for carrying 45 kilos of deadly synthetic drugs, facing a potential 25-year prison sentence.
A container ship carrying hazardous cargo has sunk off the coast of Kerala, India, with all 24 crew members rescued. The vessel, MSC ELSA 3, went down with 640 containers onboard.
Speculations rise on Boris Johnson's return to politics and a possible collaboration with Nigel Farage, amid Reform Party's surge in UK polls.
Former prisoner Volodymyr Labuzov claims Ukrainian captives in Russian jails are coerced to join Russian forces to 'liberate Ukraine and conquer Europe'. Reports of torture and psychological warfare emerge amidst the 2022 invasion.
The ongoing negotiations between Kiev and Moscow stall as the Russian death toll in the Ukraine conflict reaches an estimated 108,608 soldiers, with total casualties potentially exceeding 800,000. Read more on Telegraaf.nl.
The Spanish government cracks down on Airbnb, requesting the removal of 65,935 tourist accommodation ads due to regional regulation violations, impacting vacationers and aiming to ease housing market pressures.