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chris moore

Chris is the 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.

News

/ 161 days ago

Premier League launches social media account to explain VAR calls

The Premier League has officially launched a new social media account related specifically to officiating. This new account, @PLMatchCentre on X, will explain refereeing and VAR calls in real time. The account will be in place and active for the entire 2024/25 Premier League season. The upcoming campaign is set to start on Friday, August […]

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/ 161 days ago

Newcastle ponders leaving St James' Park for new stadium

Newcastle United brass continues to consider their options regarding what to do with St James' Park. The historic arena has been the home of the Magpies since its opening in 1892. It has previously been renovated multiple times over the last 40 years, but team officials want an upgrade. The biggest question regarding the issue […]

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/ 161 days ago

Vinicius Junior offered $1 billion Saudi Pro League contract

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has received a mouthwatering contract offer from the Saudi Pro League (SPL). The Middle Eastern division has made headlines in the last year or so by attracting major players. Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo essentially led the Saudi surge by signing with Al-Nassr as a free agent in January of 2023. The […]

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/ 162 days ago

Why Manchester City has 8/1 odds to be relegated this season

The hearing regarding Manchester City's 115 rule violations begins in just a few weeks. Premier League officials previously charged the reigning English champions of breaching financial fair play (FFP) rules 18 months ago. The complexity of the case, however, has created lengthy delays. In the meantime, other Premier League sides such as Everton and Nottingham […]

Paris 2024 Olympics

/ 164 days ago

Swanson's solo goal propels USWNT to Olympic gold medal

The United States Women's National Team (USWNT) won the Olympic gold medal on Saturday, beating Brazil. The South Americans initially came out of the gate on top, collecting the majority of possession and having the better chances. The first half was undoubtedly the USWNT's toughest test of the entire tournament. Nevertheless, the Americans eventually settled into the […]

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/ 164 days ago

Sheffield Wednesday to ban fake jerseys at home games

Sheffield Wednesday is taking an unusual stance against counterfeit jerseys. Most significant soccer clubs worldwide continue to pump out new kit designs ahead of every season. These typically slight alterations include home, away, and third kits. In addition to jerseys, new training attire is usually added. Not only are teams opting to change jersey designs […]

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/ 164 days ago

Chelsea squad swells to 50 players amid spending spree

Chelsea's roster is growing as the club continues to buy new players in the summer transfer period. The Blues have made a plethora of deals since co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali entered the fray in 2022. With the Americans in charge, the West London side spent about $688 million on revamping the roster in […]

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/ 165 days ago

Real Madrid draws biggest crowds for summer friendlies in USA

Several of the most famous European soccer teams traveled to the United States this summer. Clubs from across the pond now regularly schedule preseason friendlies Stateside to help grow their brands. The move certainly seems to be paying off. Matches involving the big European sides typically draw huge crowds because Americans do not get to […]

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/ 165 days ago

Textor tries to sell Palace shares after new bid to buy Everton

John Textor has reentered talks with Everton's current ownership to purchase the club. The American billionaire previously threw his hat into the ring to potentially take over the Toffees earlier this summer. Everton owner Farhad Moshiri, however, opted instead to hold direct discussions with the Friedkin Group. The fellow American investment conglomerate recently purchased the […]

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/ 165 days ago

West Ham hijacks Juve's move for star Nice defender

West Ham is looking to continue their summer spending spree by targeting Nice center-back Jean-Clair Todibo. The highly-rated defender has been on the club's radar practically all summer. Nevertheless, a transfer during the current window appeared extremely unlikely. After all, top clubs such as Manchester United and Juventus were both seemingly in prime position to […]

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/ 166 days ago

Spurs finally fill Kane void with Bournemouth's Solanke

Tottenham Hotspur has finally identified a replacement for Harry Kane. The England international previously joined Bayern Munich last summer in a deal worth over $100 million. Kane was, and still is, widely considered one of the best center forwards in the sport. Losing such a big star left a massive hole to fill in the […]

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/ 166 days ago

Carsley to be England's interim coach through autumn

The Football Association (FA) has officially announced that Lee Carsley will be the England national team's interim manager going forward. Carsley, 50, has been involved in England's youth setup since 2020. He initially managed the U20s at this time, but has since taken over the U21s in the last three years. England has needed a […]

TV

/ 166 days ago

How many times each EFL club will be streamed on Paramount+

Out of the 72 teams in the English Football League (EFL), Paramount+ will be broadcasting one club more than any other between this opening weekend and the end of September. Unsurprisingly, League One side Wrexham AFC is the darling of CBS Sports. Interest in the Welsh side has skyrocketed in recent years due to the […]

News

/ 166 days ago

Man United open talks with Burnley regarding star midfielder

Manchester United has identified a new midfield target — Burnley playmaker Sander Berge. The Red Devils have been heavily linked with a move for Paris Saint-Germain star Manuel Ugarte. The Uruguay international only just signed with the French club last summer for around $65 million. PSG, however, is seemingly open to selling the defensive midfielder […]

TV

/ 166 days ago

Disney pushes users to streaming bundles amid new price hikes

Disney has officially announced that they are raising their streaming platform prices later this fall. The massive media company currently owns Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. The trio now ranks third, sixth, and eighth respectively in total subscribers among streaming services. In a press release pertaining to another topic, Disney revealed that most monthly plans for […]