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/ 1287 days agoInternational duty brings sweep of injuries to Barcelona
A handful of Barcelona players suffered injuries while on international duty over the past several days. Severity of the injuries ranges. Some of the players have minor dings and miss minimal time. Others require surgery, and could miss more than a month, perhaps raising questions over fitness for the upcoming World Cup in November. The […]
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/ 1287 days agoSlaven Bilić becomes Watford's 17th full-time manager since 2012
Watford hired former West Ham and West Bromwich Albion manager Slaven Bilić on Monday. The Croatian is the latest name in a wheel of consistent change at the position at Vicarage Road. In fact, Bilić is the 17th permanent manager of the Hornets since 2012. That means managers at the club get, on average over […]
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/ 1290 days agoEngland relegated from top tier of UEFA Nations League
England's 1-0 loss at Italy cemented its placement in the bottom of UEFA Nations League A Group 3. Next campaign, England falls back into the second tier of the competition. It was a brutal performance from much of the Three Lions. Despite going up against an Italy side that many believe is among the weaker […]
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/ 1291 days agoUSA vs Japan: Coverage details for friendly
With both sides qualified for the 2022 World Cup, the friendly pitting the USA vs Japan now has coverage details. By no means is this a competitive game. However, that does not mean it is insignificant. Both teams have this contest, then one more, before the World Cup in November. Therefore, this is a chance […]
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/ 1291 days ago5 USMNT players who have most to prove in September window
Even before the USMNT plays two games in the September international window, manager Gregg Berhalter says the final World Cup roster is around 85% complete. Mathematically, this means that four World Cup spots are up in the air. Plus, Berhalter still has to lock in a potential starting XI at the World Cup. That makes […]
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/ 1292 days agoTed Lasso and AFC Richmond playable in FIFA 23
Ted Lasso and the rest of the AFC Richmond crew are playable as a team in the upcoming FIFA 23.
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/ 1294 days agoPremier League clubs seeking changes to League Cup, FA Cup
On Wednesday, Premier League clubs will discuss intended changes to both the League Cup and FA Cup. The Premier League shareholders' meeting aims to tackle the congestion in the calendar for Premier League teams. This is particularly true for those in European competition. Furthermore, in 2022, there are increased games with the World Cup taking […]
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/ 1294 days agoMichael Knighton 'hostile takeover' at Man United advancing
Michael Knighton and Great Britain's richest man, Sir James Ratcliffe, say their plans to acquire Manchester United move forward. Knighton is a name familiar to the history of Manchester United. After failing with a bid to buy the club in 1989, he joined the board at United. He departed just a couple of years later, […]
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/ 1294 days agoMatt Turner doesn't fear lack of continuity at USMNT center back
Addressing members of the media on Monday, USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner discussed the injuries to his defenders. Most recently, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Chris Richards withdrew from the USMNT's September squad. Both deal with injuries, and thus miss the pair of games scheduled against Japan and Saudi Arabia. Back in May, Miles Robinson, a mainstay at […]
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/ 1294 days agoChelsea close to securing Salzburg's Freund as sporting director
Chelsea appear to have found its new sporting director, with RB Salzburg's Christoph Freund close to taking over the role. Evening Standard reports that Freund, who is the sporting director at Salzburg, takes his same role over to Stamford Bridge. There, he works closely with owner Todd Boehly and new manager Graham Potter for tactics and […]
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/ 1294 days agoGlazers want to keep winter window funds tight at Man United
This winter transfer window, the owners and board of Manchester United want to not spend so lavishly. Instead, the club wants to use the summer window in 2023 to make the major adjustments to the squad. According to a report from The Athletic, Erik ten Hag already has names picked out to fill in to […]
World Cup 2022
/ 1295 days agoWhat time will kickoffs be in Qatar?
Kickoff times in Qatar for the World Cup 2022 are not exactly ideal for those watching in the United States. The time difference between the US Eastern Time Zone and Doha is seven hours. Naturally, FIFA schedules games based on the host country, not the million watching around the world. Therefore, the kickoff times in […]
World Cup 2022
/ 1295 days agoWhy is the World Cup 2022 in November?
For the first time in the competition's history, the World Cup 2022 is in November. Traditionally, the World Cup takes place during the summer months of June, July or August. However, once FIFA selected Qatar as the hosts for the 2022 iteration, organizers decided the summer temperatures would be too hot for the World Cup. […]
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/ 1296 days agoBrentford vs Arsenal coverage details: Match preview
Brentford and Arsenal's coverage details come at a time with both clubs on decent, albeit not perfect, form. The game between the two London foes is on Sunday morning, with a rescheduled time than originally planned. Issues regarding The Queen's passing and the necessary police force for her funeral suspended other games in the league. […]
EPL Commentator Schedule
/ 1297 days agoEPL commentator schedule: September 16-18
If it feels like you have not watched the Premier League in a while, that is because you have not. In fact, proposals existed that there would be no Premier League until October, making it a month without the English top flight. For six teams, that is the case. There are three games, Manchester United-Leeds, […]