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/ 778 days agoMbappe says PSG-Barca result is in 'God's hands'
Kylian Mbappe is embracing the challenge of Barcelona going into the pair's matchup in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Mbappe is likely to leave the French club this summer. Therefore, the 2023/24 Champions League is his last chance to win the continental competition for PSG. The next step in that journey is against Barcelona, the […]
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/ 778 days agoFrank Lampard linked to vacancy at Canada men's national team
Canada is yet to fill the void left by John Herdman the English coach who joined Toronto FC during the 2023 MLS campaign. Herdman led Canada back to the World Cup in 2022 for the first time since 1986. In doing so, he helped Canada emerge as one of the top soccer nations in North […]
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/ 778 days agoInter Miami injury concerns go well beyond just Lionel Messi
Inter Miami continues to suffer from players suffering injury. Lionel Messi dominated the headlines with his lingering knocks that ruled him out for almost one month. He finally returned to play a crucial role in Inter Miami's 2-2 draw at home against the Colorado Rapids. However, the club is still dealing with injuries to nine […]
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/ 778 days agoMilan prepares Pulisic contract extension amid blazing form
AC Milan is working on the latest contract extension for Christian Pulisic, the American who has been a shining point in the club's season. Milan is not projected to win any trophies this year. That would indicate a disappointing season in most respects. Yet, Pulisic has been one major positive to emerge out of the […]
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/ 778 days agoPremier League Fan Fest in Nashville breaks attendance record
The Premier League Fan Fest from NBC in Nashville this past weekend was perhaps the most successful edition in history. This was the ninth Premier League Fan Fest NBC put together for fans in the United States. As the first in Nashville, other cities to host a Fan Fest include Orlando, Los Angeles, Austin and […]
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/ 778 days agoEverton picks up a second points deduction for FFP violation
Once again, Everton faces a points deduction that puts more strain on the club's chances of survival in the Premier League. Earlier in the campaign, the Toffees suffered a six-point drop after violating the league's Profitability and Sustainability (PSR) rules. Now, the Premier League has deducted a further two points from Everton's tally. With eight […]
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/ 779 days agoCole Palmer has been a point of pride for Chelsea and Boehly
Cole Palmer is rapidly becoming the best player at Mauricio Pochettino's disposal. Of all the expensive talents at Stamford Bridge, Palmer is now the most reliable, and he could easily become the centerpiece of Chelsea's future. In joining Chelsea, Palmer went from a spot reserved on the bench with Manchester City to a starting role […]
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/ 781 days agoGarber gets one thing right: MLS has too much TV competition
Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber certainly stokes the fire when it comes to controversial statements about the American top flight. However, one thing Garber nailed was that MLS faces stiff competition when trying to lure TV viewership to the United States. The litany of European leagues have considerable followings in the United States, and […]
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/ 781 days agoEPL commentators on NBC: April 6 and 7
A full weekend of Premier League action also brings the latest Fan Fest from NBC. Fans in Nashville will have the chance to see the NBC studio crew in person. With games like Manchester United-Liverpool and Brighton-Arsenal on the schedule, fans have some great opportunities. They will be able to watch these games with other […]
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/ 781 days agoArsenal may face Wrexham in Las Vegas summer friendly
Arsenal may add another game to its American tour this summer. This time, it's a rumor of a game between Arsenal and Wrexham in Las Vegas. Currently, Arsenal has just two stops on the schedule of summer friendlies in the United States. On July 27, the Gunners face Manchester United at SoFi Stadium in the […]
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/ 782 days agoCBS to broadcast first USL game on over-the-air network TV
This weekend's Louisville City game against Indy Eleven will make history as the first USL game televised on free, over-the-air television courtesy of CBS. It's part of CBS's new broadcast deal with the USL that puts over 100 games across CBS platforms. Yet, this contest between Louisville City and Indy Eleven is historic because it […]
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/ 783 days agoTop soccer leagues in the world as ranked by Opta
One of the soccer fans' favorite things to debate is how strong one league is compared to another. A club winning La Liga, such as Real Madrid this season, is not the same task as one of the three clubs battling it out in the Premier League. Given the differences in the quality of the […]
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/ 784 days agoWhy Barcelona needs Xavi to stay despite desire to leave the club
The impending departure of Xavi from Barcelona has several key ramifications. For one, the club is losing an icon because he claims it will release the tension within the club, perhaps attributing the massive pressure of managing Barcelona to personal struggles. This also means Barcelona will be back in the market for a manager. Whoever […]
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/ 784 days agoNapoli ready to pull all stops to lure Antonio Conte
Napoli has just about conceded this season as a throwaway following its Scudetto-winning campaign of 2022/23. The Italian side is currently on its third manager this season. It started with Rudi Garcia, who replaced the outgoing Luciano Spalletti. After the Frenchman's struggles, Walter Mazzarri stepped in to no avail. He lasted just three months at […]
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/ 784 days agoMan City-Arsenal sets Premier League viewership record in US
Sunday's much-anticipated clash between Manchester City and Arsenal has broken the record for Premier League viewership of one game in American history. The scoreless draw was available on NBC, Peacock and digital platforms for English-language audiences. Additionally, it is the first game to hit a major viewership benchmark in the Premier League. NBC reported that […]