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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.

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/ 223 days ago

Hummels departs Dortmund day after head coach stepped down

Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels has officially departed the club. The veteran star's contract has expired following the most recent season. Although there was speculation that the two sides may work on a new extension, Hummels now becomes a free agent. Hummels played 13-and-a-half seasons with the BVB in two separate stints at the club. […]

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/ 223 days ago

Chelsea trying to fight off rivals to sign Palace star Olise

Chelsea has reportedly opened talks with Crystal Palace over a potential deal for Michael Olise. The Blues previously tried to sign the star winger last summer by triggering a $44 million release clause. Nevertheless, the player opted to sign a contract extension with his current club instead. The new deal increased Olise's release clause to […]

Copa America 2024

/ 224 days ago

Over one million 2024 Copa America tickets have been sold

Tournament organizers announced they have sold more than one million total tickets for the 2024 Copa America. As the competition expands to include 16 teams, there will be 32 matches throughout the tournament. These fixtures play out across 14 American cities between June 20 to July 14. Despite the impressive ticketing news, seats for the […]

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/ 224 days ago

Player unions file lawsuit against FIFA regarding Club World Cup

FIFPro, the global soccer players union, has officially started legal action against FIFA. The move was triggered by the governing body's continued plans to create more matches in the calendar. However, the court case essentially centers around the 2025 Club World Cup. FIFPro currently represents around 65,000 professional players around the world. The 2025 Club […]

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/ 224 days ago

De Zerbi nears deal with Marseille after failed Man Utd talks

Roberto de Zerbi looks set to become the new head coach of Marseille. The Italian manager previously took over at Premier League side Brighton in September of 2022. The Seagulls signed De Zerbi after their former coach Graham Potter joined Chelsea. While Potter worked wonders with the South Coast club, the team did not miss […]

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/ 224 days ago

Terzic departs Dortmund after bust-up with star defender

Edin Terzic has surprisingly decided to leave Borussia Dortmund with immediate effect. Despite having a deal in place for the 2024/25 campaign, the coach asked the club to terminate his contract. Terzic's final match at the helm came just 12 days ago in the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium. Dortmund was beaten by Real […]

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/ 225 days ago

Club America, Chivas to play Liga MX match in the USA

Club America and Chivas will reportedly play an official Liga MX match in the USA this season. The historic matchup, labeled El Súper Clásico, involves the two most successful soccer clubs in Mexico. America currently has the most league titles in the nation with 15. Chivas, on the other hand, is close behind with 12 […]

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/ 225 days ago

Aston Villa owner ponders lawsuit against the Premier League

Aston Villa billionaire co-owner Nassef Sawiris has admitted that he is seeking legal advice about potentially suing the Premier League. The businessman's claims come about a week after news broke that Manchester City launched a similar lawsuit. City officials assert that the league's Associate Party Transaction (APT) rules are unlawful. The reigning English champions say […]

Copa America 2024

/ 225 days ago

What are the expectations for the USA at the Copa America?

Expectations for the United States men's national team at the 2024 Copa America can fluctuate quite drastically. Some will say that as tournament hosts, the Americans should go fairly far in the tournament. Others could claim that Gregg Berhalter's side is out of their element and would be lucky to even reach the knockout stage. […]

News

/ 225 days ago

United should avoid new ten Hag deal until after 2024/25 season

After months of uncertainty regarding his future, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is remaining with the club. News on the situation was revealed Tuesday night by The Athletic reporter David Ornstein. Team officials and the coach reportedly came to an agreement following positive discussions earlier in the day. The Dutchman will now be able […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 226 days ago

Dutch duo ruled out of Euro 2024 as Koeman blames Barca

The Netherlands has suffered a significant blow in their quest to win Euro 2024 as two players picked up injuries. It was revealed on Monday that midfielder Frenkie de Jong was ruled out of competing in the upcoming tournament due to an injury. The Barcelona star previously missed his club's last six LaLiga matches because […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 226 days ago

England failure at Euro 2024 should signify Southgate exit

England manager Gareth Southgate has admitted that Euro 2024 may be his last tournament with the team. The former defender/midfielder has been at the helm since 2016 and has guided the Three Lions deep into several competitions. Nevertheless, Southgate has yet to deliver a trophy to one of the top national teams in the entire […]

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/ 226 days ago

PGMOL introduces plan for more ex-players to become referees

Former soccer players are receiving a unique chance to get into refereeing. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) and the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) have announced a new program that would fast-track these ex-players to become officials. This plan will essentially offer a route to refereeing over a shorter-than-usual timeframe. The organizations will attempt […]

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/ 226 days ago

Arsenal Women reveal USA summer tour as club grows fanbase

Arsenal Women have officially announced that they will play two preseason friendlies in the United States this summer. The matchups are part of the club's first-ever tour of America. The decision to travel Stateside, however, follows a similar move for the English outfit's men's team. Mikel Arteta's squad will also play two friendlies across the […]

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/ 229 days ago

Henry, Abdo rate snacks from across Europe ahead of Euro 2024

Thierry Henry and Kate Abdo recently teamed up with LADbible TV for a game of Snack Wars. The CBS Sports figures were asked by the digital publisher to try foods from across Europe ahead of Euro 2024. The snacks were put into two categories in a head-to-head matchup between the United Kingdom and the rest […]