Steven Griffiths, Author at Soccer America

49ers group completes Rangers takeover

by Steven GriffithsMay 30, 2025May 31, 2025

A United States-based group that includes the San Francisco 49ers’ investment arm completed their takeover of Scottish Premiership club Rangers on Friday and immediately pledged to make a £20 million ($26 million) investment in new signings.

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England: Le Bris hails Sunderland’s ‘impossible’ promotion to Premier League

by Steven GriffithsMay 24, 2025May 26, 2025

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris claimed his side’s promotion to the Premier League was “impossible to predict” as they clinched a dramatic 2-1 win against Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final.

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Crystal Palace stuns Man City to win FA Cup for first time

by Steven GriffithsMay 17, 2025May 18, 2025

Eberechi Eze’s early strike — from a counterattack sparked by Chris Richards’ long pass out of the back — rocked City.

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Premier League: Liverpool has ‘big responsibility’ to win title at Anfield

by Steven GriffithsApril 27, 2025April 27, 2025

The Reds will be crowned English champions for a record-equaling 20th time if they avoid defeat against struggling Tottenham.

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Dumornay gives Lyon lead over Arsenal

by Steven GriffithsApril 20, 2025April 20, 2025

Melchie Dumornay’s late strike fired Lyon to a 2-1 win against Arsenal in the UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinal first leg on Saturday.

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Free-kick hero Rice revels in ‘special’ win

by Steven GriffithsApril 8, 2025April 8, 2025

Declan Rice admitted his brilliant free-kick double in Arsenal’s stunning 3-0 win over Champions League holders Real Madrid was years in the making.

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Man City eyes FA Cup success to save troubled season

by Steven GriffithsMarch 27, 2025March 28, 2025

Manchester City faces Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarterfinals aiming to keep alive its last chance of silverware in a turbulent season.

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England boss Tuchel wants to ‘earn right’ to sing national anthem

by Steven GriffithsMarch 17, 2025March 17, 2025

England coach Thomas Tuchel said he must “earn” the right to sing the national anthem after the German revealed he will not join in during his opening matches in charge.