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Chris Moore

Chris is currently the main breaking news writer at World Soccer Talk. He previously worked as a featured writer for the company and is the Arsenal FC expert. Prior to joining World Soccer Talk in 2014, Chris was a freelancer for the Yahoo Contributor Network. While at Yahoo, he published over 100 soccer-related articles and was a regular in the website’s monthly “Hot 100” list.

STORIES BY Chris Moore

Tottenham players reply to Conte post-match rant

Antonio Conte is still waiting to see if he will continue on as Tottenham Hotspur's manager after an explosive post-match interview flaming players following a 3-3 draw with Southampton on Saturday. Spurs once had a 3-1 lead in the second half on the South Coast. Following the collapse against the last-placed Premier League team, Conte […]

Ratcliffe, Sheikh Jassim to issue fresh Man United bids

Manchester United have apparently set yet another deadline for prospective new bids for the team, including Sheikh Jassim and Jim Ratcliffe. The BBC is reporting that the Premier League club is giving investors until Wednesday night to make their final offers. However, it remains to be seen just how strict this deadline will in fact […]

Sampaoli sacked by Sevilla after poor performances

Sevilla have fired head coach Jorge Sampaoli. The Spanish side have been struggling all season, no matter the coach in charge. Sampaoli previously took over the team in October after the Spanish side sacked Julen Lopetegui after just 10 games in charge during the current campaign. The club now turns to Jose Luis Mendilibar to […]

Erling Haaland pulls out of Norway squad with injury

Erling Haaland will not feature for Norway during their Euro qualifiers this month with an injury. The superstar striker picked up a seemingly minor groin knock during Manchester City's FA Cup match with Burnley. Haaland scored a hat trick for the club before being substituted after 63 minutes. The reigning Premier League champs won the […]

Hodgson returns to Crystal Palace as manager

Crystal Palace have turned to a familiar face to help right the ship. The south London club have appointed Roy Hodgson as manager until the end of the season. Hodgson was previously at the helm with the Premier League team from 2017 to 2021. Upon departing the club, he was eventually replaced by Patrick Vieira. […]

England

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Sheffield United taking drastic steps to avoid administration

Sheffield United are implementing a series of moves to help ease financial strains at the club and avoid punishments that could harm their promotion ambitions. The Championship side have reportedly turned off a heating system under their training pitch and stopped using grass fertilizer. Financial concerns have worsened in the last couple of months. Along […]

Celtic

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No away fans allowed at Old Firm matches this season

There will not be any away fans for the remaining two fixtures this season between Celtic and Rangers. The decision to ban away supporters for the Old Firm matches comes down to safety concerns. Allocations for away tickets have been cut drastically in recent years. Teams keep lowering away ticket allocations The two teams slashed […]

American Soccer

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Soccer is growing but won't overtake NFL, says J.J. Watt

Former National Football League superstar J.J. Watt says that soccer is on the way up in the United States. The pass rusher and three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year did, however, also say that the sport may never reach the heights of American football Stateside. Speaking on Men in Blazers, Watt claimed that Americans […]

Arsenal

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Arsenal adds sign language interpreter during matches

Arsenal have added pitchside British Sign Language interpreters to the matchday experience at the Emirates Stadium. Deaf fans of the club now have a way to fully understand what is going on inside the stadium. The inclusion is a first for Premier League clubs. Jon Dyster, the north London club's disability access manager, recently discussed […]

Harry Kane

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Real Madrid keeping tabs on Harry Kane, says report

Real Madrid will supposedly monitor Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane ahead of the summer transfer window. The Daily Mail claims that the Spanish giants would love to add the England international to their attack. However, a potential move would be difficult to finalize. Champions League qualification could decide Kane's future There's no secret that Kane will […]

FA Cup

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Manor Solomon recalls fleeing Ukraine prior to Fulham move

Fulham forward Manor Solomon recently told the story of how he escaped Ukraine during his time with Shakhtar Donetsk. The 23-year-old Israel international was still playing for the Ukrainian club when the Russian invasion began last year. "I woke up to the sound of explosions and sirens," Solomon told BBC Sport. "It was like being […]

Leagues: LaLiga

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LaLiga launches platform organizing US summer tour and games

LaLiga has announced a new platform that will organize matches throughout the summertime. 'LaLiga Summer Tour' should grow the Spanish league in other areas outside of the European nation. League officials are particularly focused on the North American market and these friendly matches will bring Spanish teams Stateside. "The launch of the 'LaLiga Summer Tour' […]

Bayern Munich

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City vs Bayern highlights Champions League quarterfinal draw

The UEFA Champions League quarterfinal draw was revealed on Friday, and it did not disappoint. Historically speaking, when the prestigious tournament gets down to the final eight clubs, there are always some massive matchups. However, this season's draw is particularly mouthwatering. Current Champions League holders Real Madrid will face Premier League side Chelsea. The two […]

France

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Henry rejects France women's team, wants USMNT job

Thierry Henry has apparently rejected the chance to manage the France women's national team, leaving the door open for the USMNT. Corinne Diacre was fired last week from the job after a hearing by the French Football Federation (FFF). There is just four months until the 2023 Women's World Cup begins in Australia and New […]

Crystal Palace

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Crystal Palace sack Vieira after 12-match winless run

Crystal Palace fired manager Patrick Vieira on Friday. The decision comes after the Frenchman failed to pick up a victory over the last 12 matches. Palace currently sit 12th in the Premier League table, but are just three points from the relegation zone. Three assistant coaches were also sacked by the club. Crystal Palace chairman […]

Man United into Europa League quarterfinals over Betis

Manchester United qualified for the Europa League quarterfinals on Thursday in Spain. The Red Devils started the two-legged tie with a 4-1 victory at home against Real Betis. Because of the first result, United only needed to avoid a complete collapse on Thursday. The visitors would, however, win on the road, as well. The Red […]

Leagues: EPL

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Man United plan preseason US tour, could face Wrexham

Manchester United will be playing preseason matches in the United States this summer. The Red Devils announced the American tour on Wednesday, but would not reveal potential opposition. However, the team's official statement on the news claimed that United will play a "series of games" throughout "various cities" Stateside. It will be the first time […]

Injury News

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Stefan Bajcetic sidelined for season with leg injury

Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajcetic will not play again for the club this season after picking up an injury. The highly-rated teen has been a bright spot in manager Jurgen Klopp's depleted midfield. Despite his age, Bajcetic has managed to play a significant role with the team in recent months. Prior to the second leg Champions […]

FIFA

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Women's World Cup prize money up in 2023, still fraction of men

The upcoming 2023 Women's World Cup prize money is set to receive a major financial boost. ESPN is reporting that the tournament in Australia and New Zealand will feature a $150 million purse. This would be an increase of about 300% compared to the 2019 competition in France. It's clearly welcoming news that the Women's […]

FIFA

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Infantino wins FIFA reelection and eyes salary cap, more games

Gianni Infantino won reelection as FIFA president on Thursday in Rwanda. The news is not much of a surprise, as the 52-year-old Swiss soccer official ran unopposed. He will now remain at the helm of the world's governing body of the sport until 2027. In the reelection speech from Infantino, the FIFA boss bizarrely compared […]