The Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) voted unanimously on Tuesday to authorize union leaders to call a strike, a move designed to put pressure on the MLS’ Professional Referee Organization (PRO) during CBA negotiations.
Empoli knocked Juventus out of the Coppa Italia with a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout win after a 1-1 draw in regular time, leaving coach Thiago Motta ashamed by the Bianconeri’s shock exit.
Mikel Arteta has backed Bukayo Saka to lead Arsenal’s Premier League title charge, saying on Friday that he is “super positive” about the winger and that he is “going to fly and be so decisive.”