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Summer Football 2025: Club World Cup, U21 Euros & More

By 11v11 Site Editor , 08th May 2025 at 9:39 AM (11v11 blog)

The end of the 2024/25 football season is on the horizon, but fans do not need to worry about being starved of their favourite sport. The action continues apace during the summer, with major tournaments taking place at club and international level. There are also loads of pre-season fixtures lined up. With that in mind, read on as we look at some of the main upcoming events, starting with a tournament which has generated plenty of controversy. FIFA Club World…

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Big games to watch in May 2025

By 11v11 Site Editor , 30th April 2025 at 5:42 PM (11v11 blog)

Football fans are in for a treat in May, with the upcoming Premier League schedule loaded with standout fixtures in several leagues and competitions in Europe. The Premier League and La Liga are among the leagues with several massive games on the agenda, while the finals of UEFA’s club competitions are also scheduled to take place. There is still plenty to play for over the next few weeks, so read on as we identify some of the big matches worth…

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Sir Alex Ferguson’s Best XI: The Ultimate Manchester United Team Under Fergie

By 11v11 Site Editor , 30th April 2025 at 8:53 AM (11v11 blog)

Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United legacy will forever be remembered. He was in charge at Old Trafford for 26 years and he turned them into a winning machine. Ferguson transformed the culture to guide United to 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League trophies and five FA Cups. He has been asked about picking his best United team and Ferguson described the task as 'impossible' - but we'll give it a go… Goalkeeper: Peter Schmeichel Ferguson was desperate to sign…

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Sergio Aguero’s April 2025 Interview with Stake: Talking Barcelona, Pedri, and More

By 11v11 Site Editor , 29th April 2025 at 1:34 PM (11v11 blog)

Is there a better insight into the ongoing season of European football than an interview with a professional player who has been a part of it for years? Probably not, as their experience would mean a lot to the fans and online sports betting enthusiasts, because he would know exactly what he is talking about since it was a part of his career. For this exact reason, the popular online casino and sportsbook Stake has frequent interviews with one of…

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Messi & Miami are a match made in heaven

By 11v11 Site Editor , 25th April 2025 at 2:45 AM (11v11 blog)

The recent reports claiming that Lionel Messi is close to extending his stay with Inter Miami were music to the ears of anyone with a vested interest in Major League Soccer (MLS). According to BreakingTheLines, the Argentine playmaker is one of the primary reasons for Miami’s commercial success. However, his impact spreads much further than that. From Miami’s perspective, retaining Messi would be massive news for the club. Managing owner Jorge Mas has handled the talks and thinks the deal…

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The People’s UCL Final – Why Everyone is Hoping For One Thing

By 11v11 Site Editor , 23rd April 2025 at 2:55 PM (11v11 blog)

This season, we have seen one of the most enjoyable Champions League campaigns from recent years, and it feels like it will only get better over the final few games. In terms of moments and quality, there have been few campaigns that have really matched the level of this season. We are, for many, seeing the rebirth of exciting European football at an elite level, which is never a bad thing; however, considering the era that many have football placed…

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Tax Turmoil Looms Over FIFA’s Huge $1bn Club World Cup Prize Pool

By 11v11 Site Editor , 19th April 2025 at 9:01 AM (11v11 blog)

FIFA is engaged in complex negotiations with United States authorities heading into the Club World Cup after failing to obtain tax exemptions for the 32 participating clubs. In March, FIFA unveiled an eye-watering $1 billion (£754 million) prize pool for the tournament, including a massive $125.8m reward for the winning side. However, without tax agreements, clubs could face tens of millions of dollars in taxes owed to US authorities on top of liabilities in their home countries. With 29 out…

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3 Reasons Why R9 Is The Greatest Ronaldo

By 11v11 Site Editor , 17th April 2025 at 9:07 AM (11v11 blog)

We know it’s a divisive topic, and plenty of modern-day fans will argue until the death that Cristiano is a better player than R9. There is no better attacking player for a generation of Gen X and Millennials than the Brazilian Ronaldo. Many believe he’s the most outstanding footballing talent ever, but if we look at the two on paper, it’s much closer than people think. Like the sports betting companies, everybody sees them as a measuring stick for upcoming…

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The original 12 clubs in the EFL: Where are they now?

By 11v11 Site Editor , 14th April 2025 at 4:54 PM (11v11 blog)

There is a common misconception among many modern-era fans that football started when the Premier League was launched 33 years ago. However, the oldest football league in the world is actually the English Football League (EFL), which was founded at the Royal Hotel in Manchester in April 1888. It contained one of the oldest football clubs in England – Notts County – and eleven other teams who participated in the inaugural 1888/89 season. Here is the current status of the…

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The Road to the 2024/25 Champions League Final

By 11v11 Site Editor , 11th April 2025 at 3:46 PM (11v11 blog)

The battle to reach the 2024/25 Champions League final continued apace this week with four thrilling quarter-final ties staged across Europe. Arsenal produced the standout result in the first leg fixtures, defeating reigning champions Real Madrid 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium. Their fans will be clamouring to find Champions League tickets ahead of the second game, which is scheduled to be staged in Madrid next week. The winners of the four ties will progress to the semi-finals. The first legs…

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