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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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/ 245 days ago

Xavi sacking is latest embarrassing mistreatment of Barca icons

As Barcelona sacks Xavi on Friday, the drama surrounding Joan Laporta's presidency of the club continues to come under fire. The former star midfielder was informed of the decision during a meeting with club president Joan Laporta on Friday. Also present at the summit were five other key figures at the Spanish side, including sporting […]

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/ 246 days ago

Motta joins Juventus after Bologna confirms coach's departure

Thiago Motta is set to join Juventus after his imminent departure from Bologna. The Emilia-Romagna side revealed on Thursday that the former midfielder has refused to sign a new contract with the club. Motta previously joined Bologna as their head coach in the fall of 2022. Despite disappointing spells at Genoa and Spezia, the coach […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 246 days ago

Italy names previously banned star in Euro 2024 squad

Italy manager Luciano Spalletti has officially unveiled his provisional 30-man squad for Euro 2024. Gli Azzurri will enter the summer tournament looking to defend their European title. Italy previously edged England in the 2020 version (played in 2021 due to the pandemic) of the competition on penalty kicks. It was their first such title since […]

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/ 246 days ago

Barca eyeing Flick in potential reunion with star striker

Hansi Flick could soon become Barcelona's next manager. The move, however, is dependent on Xavi's future with the Spanish side. Xavi was previously expected to depart the Catalan club at the end of the current campaign. After a string of disappointing results, the coach announced back in January that he would be stepping down from […]

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/ 246 days ago

Bayern balk at fee for Kompany as talks with Burnley continue

Bayern Munich is reportedly fairly close to agreeing a deal to sign Vincent Kompany as their next manager. The German giants have had a tough time trying to find a successor to Thomas Tuchel. Despite making a run to the Champions League semifinals, Tuchel has departed Bavaria after failing to collect the Bundesliga title. Bayern […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 247 days ago

BBC and ITV reveal list of commentators for Euro 2024

The BBC and ITV have officially unveiled their commentating lineups for Euro 2024. The two television networks previously obtained the rights to broadcast the entire upcoming tournament on United Kingdom television. As a result, the talent of these British companies will not be seen on air here in the United States. Instead, American soccer fans […]

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/ 247 days ago

Lewandowski stay at Barcelona benefits club's youth movement

Robert Lewandowski has insisted that he will return with Barcelona for the 2024/25 campaign. The legendary, but aging, striker has come under fire in recent months for a perceived drop-off in production. The Poland international previously scored 33 total goals (23 in LaLiga play) in his first season with the Spanish side. Nevertheless, this figure […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 247 days ago

Multiple EPL stars highlight Scotland's Euro 2024 squad

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has officially named a 28-man provisional squad for Euro 2024. Clark's team is set to feature at the major tournament later this summer for just the second time since 1996. The Tartan Army previously qualified for the 2020 version of the competition. Scotland, however, has never been able to reach […]

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/ 247 days ago

Todd Boehly's need for power has hindered growth at Chelsea

More details are beginning to surface regarding the fractured relationship between Chelsea owner Todd Boehly and Mauricio Pochettino. It was announced on Tuesday that the manager departed the club by mutual consent. The Argentine coach lasted only one season with the west London team. Pochettino's place in the team previously seemed fairly secure after he […]

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/ 248 days ago

World Soccer Talk's Premier League team of 2023/24

Selecting a Premier League team of the season for the 2023/24 campaign is not an easy task. Several players can certainly make their case to be among the best in their respective positions. However, the list was eventually whittled down to make a dream starting XI. Arsenal and Manchester City, unsurprisingly, have multiple players in […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 248 days ago

Modric leads Croatia into Euro 2024 in likely last hurrah

Croatia national team manager Zlatko Dalić has officially selected his squad for Euro 2024. The country, despite its relatively small size, has established itself as a European powerhouse in the sport. Croatia is 128th globally in total citizens, but the team currently ranks 10th in the world by FIFA. This rating is also good enough […]

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/ 248 days ago

Kroos aims for one last trophy as midfielder set to retire

Real Madrid star Toni Kroos officially announced that he will retire after the 2024 European Championship. The legendary midfielder will go down as one of the best players at the position in his generation. Kroos has collected over 20 major trophies during his illustrious career with both club and country. Outside of an 18-month loan […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 248 days ago

England boss picks youthful, offensive squad for Euro 2024

England manager Gareth Southgate has revealed his provisional squad for the Euro 2024 tournament. The team, however, is not exactly set in stone just yet. Southgate picked 33 total players on Tuesday to feature in upcoming friendlies against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iceland in early June. The manager will then trim down his squad to […]

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/ 250 days ago

Detroit City FC is leaving historic stadium in favor of new arena

Detroit City FC is set to move into a brand new stadium in the near future. The USL Championship side revealed this week that they recently purchased property to build the arena. An abandoned hospital just southwest of the downtown currently sits on the site. Public land records show that the property was purchased for […]

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/ 251 days ago

Hayes exits Chelsea with another Women's Super League title

Emma Hayes will leave Chelsea women's team on a high note. The soon-to-be United States women's national team manager lifted the Women's Super League (WSL) title on Saturday thanks to a 6-0 thumping of Manchester United. It previously seemed as if Hayes may depart the west London side without a trophy this season. This would […]