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/ 224 days agoVancouver Whitecaps fan sues club & MLS over Messi no-show
A British Columbia resident is suing both the Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer because Lionel Messi failed to appear for Inter Miami in Canada. The Argentine missed the game due to rest, with Vancouver only announcing Inter Miami's decision two days before the fixture. By that time, the majority of fans had already purchased […]
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/ 225 days agoBruce Arena says MLS miscommunication led to Revolution exit
Former New England Revolution head coach Bruce Arena has now been out of an MLS job for nine months. His bizarre dismissal from the MLS side came at a time when the side was doing well in the league at 40 points through 23 MLS games. The New England Revolution had just started the inaugural […]
TV
/ 225 days agoReal-Dortmund UCL Final sets streaming record for Paramount+
This 2024 UEFA Champions League Final was another edition of great viewership on CBS and Paramount+. With Real Madrid claiming a record 15th title in the competition, the audiences in the United States were strong. While it was not the most-viewed game for the CBS TV channel, it was a major hit on streaming. Overall, […]
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/ 225 days agoEnglish club boosts transfer power by selling shares to fans
Championship side Watford is taking a bold approach by selling shares of the club to fans to quickly raise the club's transfer budget. Watford has been stuck in neutral for the last two years after suffering relegation from the Premier League. In 2022/23 Watford finished 11th in the Championship. This past season, it fell to […]
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/ 226 days agoChelsea bars Enzo Fernandez from playing at Olympics
Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez will not be taking part in the Olympics this summer after Chelsea denied his requests. The 23-year-old would fit the age restrictions in the squad without using one of Argentina's over-23 slots. Yet, at the risk of an injury, his club said he is not allowed to play in the competition. […]
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/ 226 days agoUSMNT star at center of Premier League, Serie A player swap
Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie was a popular name on the transfer rumor mill last summer, and links to Aston Villa put him there again. The American had a strong season with the Bianconeri in 2023/24. He established himself in Massimiliano Allegri's squad with 34 Serie A appearances. From a deeper role, he notched seven assists […]
Copa America 2024
/ 226 days agoArgentina begins Copa America preparations in south Florida
The reigning Copa America champion, Argentina, is beginning its title defense that starts in 16 days. Having called up a 29-player provisional squad, head coach Lionel Scaloni is now scouting to see who makes his eventual 26-man roster for the tournament. There are sure-fire inclusions that have made the trip to Miami to begin training. […]
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/ 226 days agoSaga ends: Mbappe officially joins Real Madrid on five-year deal
The reigning Champions League winners, Real Madrid, have concluded the multi-year drama that surrounded Kylian Mbappe. Starting next season, the French talisman will wear the famous white kit of Los Blancos. Real Madrid announced that Mbappe is joining the club on a five-year deal. He will join a side that just won a record 36th […]
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/ 227 days agoTwenty years of Special One: Anniversary of Mourinho to Chelsea
It has been 20 years since one of the most famous quotes a manager made in soccer history. Making his introductory press conference with Chelsea on June 3, 2004, Jose Mourinho embraced his early charisma and fiery personality. He immediately claimed Chelsea would be a contender in both England and Europe. Before his arrival, Chelsea […]
TV
/ 227 days agoLigue 1 mulls idea of domestic direct-to-consumer service
The Ligue 1 domestic TV rights in France have not found a suitor. The French top flight wants more money per year for domestic rights than TV broadcasters are willing to offer. As a result, Ligue 1 is considering a direct-to-consumer service where it would organize the broadcasts and make them available to audiences in […]
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/ 227 days agoIs Enzo Maresca the right man for the Chelsea job?
On June 3, Chelsea officially announced Enzo Maresca as the club's newest manager. The Italian steps in for Mauricio Pochettino, who mutually parted ways with the Stamford Bridge club after the 2023/24 season. The Argentine's dismissal was particularly surprising given the form Chelsea showed at the end of the season. Since Christmas, only Liverpool, Arsenal […]
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/ 227 days agoThierry Henry fails to name Mbappe to France Olympic squad
The France Olympic Soccer Team, with Thierry Henry as its head coach, will not feature Kylian Mbappe in its squad. The French superstar was among the candidates to be one of Henry's players over the age of 23. Each team at the Pairs 2024 Olympics can name three players above that age, with the rest […]
Copa America 2024
/ 227 days agoWho has the TV rights for the Copa America?
To some, Copa America TV rights have been a mystery in the United States. In 2021, FOX finally made the rights easy to come by when it broadcasted all of the Copa America. Lionel Messi and Argentina won that tournament as droves of fans tuned in as history happened. Fortunately, fans do not need to […]
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/ 227 days agoThree Serie A teams target promising USMNT midfielder
Upon earning promotion with Venezia to Serie A, Tanner Tessmann is a name popping up throughout transfer rumors. The 22-year-old played in 37 out of a possible 38 games in Serie B last season. From his defensive midfielder spot, Tessmann started 35 Serie B games, playing the full 90 minutes each time. Despite finishing third, […]
TV
/ 230 days agoFOX unveils broadcast teams for Copa America and Euro 2024
The sunrise to sunset soccer broadcast coverage on FOX this summer should be a treat for fans in the United States with the Copa America and Euro 2024. The two international tournaments are happening at the same time. Yet, kickoff times do not overlap. Therefore, FOX will have hours of coverage every day of the […]