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/ 940 days agoFIFA bans disgraced Spain FA Luis Rubiales for three years
FIFA issued a three-year ban to Luis Rubiales, the former chief of the Spain Football Association. The decision comes after FIFA opened an investigation into Rubiales in August, which was just days after the first concerns arose. Rubiales previously served a 90-day provisional suspension connected to the misogynistic comments and actions he made toward the […]
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/ 943 days agoA new breed of young stars breathes life into El Clasico
Saturday's El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona sets up to be a title-deciding game with young talent across the pitch. Yes, it is only the tenth game of the season. And, yes, the two clubs will play again later in the LaLiga season. Still, this game carries a heightened importance with the infusion of […]
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/ 943 days agoEPL commentators on NBC: Oct. 27 to 29
Truthfully it is a fairly tame weak in the Premier League. With the exception of one game, there is a clear-cut favorite in each Premier League game. Moreover, even the one headline fixture has a club most expect to win. As expected, the headline game in this weekend's slate is Manchester City's game against Manchester […]
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/ 944 days agoBrighton snags first European win with safe win over Ajax
With a victory over Ajax on Thursday night in the Europa League, Brighton and Hove Albion won its first European game. Goals from new boys Joao Pedro and Ansu Fati ensured the Premier League side a two-goal victory over the four-time Champions League winners. All of the chances in the first half fell to the […]
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/ 945 days agoPSG too strong for Milan as Mbappe leads French side to win
PSG rose to the top of Group F in the UEFA Champions League courtesy of a comfortable win over Milan on Wednesday night. Kylian Mbappe scored the first of what would be three PSG goals at the Parc des Princes. Milan failed to find the back of the net as Gianluigi Donnarumma answered every question […]
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/ 945 days agoCBS Champions League crew back in USA: Destination Miami
The CBS Champions League coverage crew is making another trip to the United States with two days of coverage in Miami. Last season, the talented team was in New York City to cover a pair of group-stage matchdays. This year, the crew is going south, where it is a little warmer, at the end of […]
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/ 945 days agoApple TV+ customers to pay more to get Season Pass discount
Apple TV+ is raising its price, which will have an effect on the viewing options for soccer fans in the United States and around the world. While putting more of an emphasis on its soccer content, it will now be more expensive to watch documentaries, fictional shows, and more. Also, the savings Apple TV+ subscribers […]
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/ 946 days agoUnited, Arsenal, Real claw out narrow Champions League wins
The Champions League produced tight games on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Groups A, B, C and D were in action, which meant some of the biggest clubs in Europe were on display. While there was not a standout headline clash, there were pivotal games. For example, Manchester United sought its first points at home against Copenhagen. […]
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/ 946 days agoSandro Tonali expects 10-month ban for betting with Milan
Sandro Tonali will face a ban for betting on games while he was a player at AC Milan. However, the length of the ban is not certain. Other gambling offenses vary in the severity of the suspension. For example, Ivan Toney picked up an eight-month ban at the end of the 2022/23 season that expires […]
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/ 946 days agoEl Clasico TV coverage plans from ESPN and ESPN Deportes
The first edition of El Clasico in the 2023/24 season brings Barcelona and Real Madrid to ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes. In this game, both clubs enter on fine form. Despite a draw against Sevilla, Real Madrid remains at the top of LaLiga table after 10 games. Barcelona trails its bitter rival by one singular point. […]
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/ 946 days agoFulham plots January transfer of Bundesliga's top scorer
Serhou Guirassy is a name that many teams, including Fulham, are looking to steal in the January transfer window. The Guinea international leads the Bundesliga scoring charts after eight games. He has an absurd 14 goals in eight appearances with Stuttgart. He is a major part of the reason the club sits second in the […]
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/ 946 days agoAjax wants to lure old assistant coach to replace sacked Steijn
Ajax sacked Maurice Steijn on Monday after a historically poor start to the season. The Dutch giants sit in 17th in the Eredivisie table after seven games. With one win and two draws, Ajax is in the relegation zone. That was enough for the side to sack Steijn, who only took over at Ajax in […]
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/ 947 days agoTottenham sinks Fulham to go top of Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur continued its scintillating start to the 2023/24 campaign with a clean-sheet victory over London rivals Fulham on Monday night. With the win, Fulham rises to the top of the Premier League table after nine games. Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou now owns the best record for a manager's first nine games in Premier League […]
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/ 947 days agoTuchel says Premier League is more demanding than Bundesliga
Bayern Munich boss, and former Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel provided some insight into the differences between the Premier League and the Bundesliga. Having managed in both competitions in the last three years, Tuchel talked about the differences in the physicality and the tactics involved in both. Tuchel says playing in the Premier League is extremely […]
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/ 947 days agoParamount Global shake-up means potential sale of Paramount+
There is a growing chance that Paramount+ may be put up for sale. Paramount Global, the overarching company that owns Paramount+, may soon have a new owner. Shari Redstone, the media conglomerate's controlling shareholder, has been holding private talks to sell the company. There are no named buyers or firms interested in the initial report. […]