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/ 896 days agoMan United crashes out of Europe with loss against Bayern
Manchester United tumbles out of the UEFA Champions League after losing at Old Trafford against Bayern Munich. It is Manchester United's seventh loss of the campaign, and pressure is rapidly building on Erik ten Hag to turn domestic fortune around. In that regard, Manchester United will also not play in the Europa League. After finishing […]
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/ 897 days agoBarcelona ailing opens the door for Girona to succeed in LaLiga
While Barcelona struggles to find any thread of consistency in the 2023/24 LaLiga campaign, Girona has risen as the latest team to challenge for the title. Girona, which was in La Segunda, or the second division of Spain, just two seasons ago, leads LaLiga. Its recent 4-2 win at Barcelona allowed the Blanquivermells to open a […]
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/ 897 days agoEnigmatic Chelsea floundering under Mauricio Pochettino
In the last two seasons, Chelsea has had five different managers in its dugout, with Mauricio Pochettino serving the entirety of the 2023/24 campaign. Despite the different tactics, personalities, lineups and changes at Stamford Bridge, the club has not found one stretch of form that it can look at with pleasure. Any time Chelsea puts […]
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/ 897 days agoBirmingham City continues to rue early season manager swap
Birmingham City made a controversial decision early in the season to relieve John Eustace of his post as a manager. That, along with the hiring of his successor, continues to perplex and frustrate fans. At the time Birmingham City sacked Eustace, the Blues sat sixth in the Championship table. That would be good for a […]
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/ 897 days agoLiverpool to break Anfield attendance record against Man United
When Liverpool hosts Manchester United next weekend, Anfield will break its Premier League attendance record with the renovated Anfield Road Stand. Liverpool has spent over $100 million to renovate the stands on the northeast end of the ground. In total, Liverpool is expecting 57,000 fans at Anfield when the Reds welcome the Red Devils. Most […]
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/ 898 days agoUEFA President Ceferin wants to extend his assigned term limit
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin wants to change the rules of soccer's governing body in Europe to eliminate term limits he helped impose. Ceferin took over as UEFA President in 2016 following the corruption scandal that led to Michel Platini's dismissal. Ceferin worked to introduce several reforms that, at the time, he believed would strengthen UEFA. […]
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/ 898 days agoStoke City sacks Alex Neil as Potters threaten relegation
Stoke City relieved Alex Neil after the club lost its fourth match in a row in the Championship. With the most recent loss to Sheffield Wednesday, the Potters fell to 20th in the league table. Stoke only sits above the relegation zone by two points. Millwall and Huddersfield Town are on the same point total […]
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/ 900 days agoWhen do Copa America tickets go on sale?
Tickets to the Copa America in 2024 will be a hot commodity. It is the second time the CONMEBOL competition has come to the United States, with the last being in 2016. However, with more teams competing in the upcoming tournament than any year prior, more people will want to see games. Event organizers stated […]
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/ 901 days agoEPL Commentators on NBC: Dec. 9 and 10
After the midweek frenzy of fixtures, there is even more drama in the Premier League. Arsenal's late win at Luton Town protected the Gunners' two-point lead at the top of the Premier League table. In doing so, Luton Town sank back into the relegation zone with Everton's win over Newcastle. The Magpies are in a […]
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/ 901 days agoCopa America draw pits USA against Uruguay, Panama, Bolivia
The Copa America draw happened on Thursday night, and teams from North, Central and South America learned their opposition. The tournament takes place in the summer of 2024, with the United States hosting the competition for the second time. There are still two open slots from CONCACAF. Four teams, Costa Rica, Canada, Trinidad and Tobago […]
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/ 901 days agoWest Ham deals Tottenham its fourth loss in five games
A dismal run of form from Tottenham Hotspur worsened on Thursday as West Ham defeated the north London side, 2-1. Despite an early goal from Cristian Romero to give Spurs the lead, West Ham battled back with a pair of second-half goals to take all three points. Jarrod Bowen and James Ward-Prowse were on the […]
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/ 902 days agoUnited defeats Chelsea behind Scott McTominay’s brace
Manchester United picked up a much-needed three points with a win over Chelsea on Wednesday evening. Scott McTominay was at the double to extend his lead at the top of Manchester United's scoring charts this season. Chelsea leveled the game just before halftime through Cole Palmer. Regardless, United was certainly the better team on the […]
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/ 903 days agoWhat are the most iconic soccer kits of all time?
Iconic soccer kits pop out in the annals of the game. Whether it be for flashy patterns, elite players that wore them, or historic moments, seeing a certain jersey can spark memories of the past in soccer fans. This applies to both national teams and club teams, too. People pay homage to national teams and […]
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/ 903 days agoHow many games will Messi play in 2024 for Inter Miami?
Lionel Messi is playing his first full season in Major League Soccer with Inter Miami in 2024. In full, that means Messi will play in MLS, the US Open Cup, the Leagues Cup, and the CONCACAF Champions Cup. That sounds like a dream for broadcasters in the United States who have the rights to Inter […]
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/ 904 days agoCopa America 2024: Which teams are the favorites?
When the Copa America comes to the United States in the summer of 2024, there are certain favorites. Argentina is the defending champion, and Lionel Messi remains in the fold. That means Argentina has a great chance to win another South American crown. Brazil is always a favorite in any competition it plays in, so […]