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/ 1066 days agoJJ Watt gets first-hand look at Burnley with local pub crawl
New Burnley investor and future NFL Hall of Fame member JJ Watt got up close with the town of Burnley. To commemorate his investment in the club, and to celebrate with fans before the last matchday in the Championship, Watt went around to different bars and pubs in the town of Burnley. The inspiration for […]
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/ 1066 days agobeIN SPORTS and DAZN team up to battle illegal streams
DAZN and beIN SPORTS are supporting a new worldwide task force with the mission to combat illegal streams of sports. Piracy of soccer streaming is a major issue for streaming services, such as beIN SPORTS and DAZN. A Parks Associates estimate put the cost of piracy at $113 billion for streaming services by 2027. According […]
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/ 1066 days agoChelsea may use two players in swap deal for Joao Felix
Chelsea may send two players to Atletico Madrid as part of a swap deal to permanently land Joao Felix. Given the fact that Atletico will not give away its talisman for cheap, Chelsea may want to limit its spending. Moreover, there are too many players at the club after a spending spree under Todd Boehly. […]
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/ 1066 days agoNeymar wants to leave PSG this summer: Where next?
Reports out of Brazil indicate that superstar Neymar is ready to leave PSG after the conclusion of this season. Neymar, as well as Messi, could leave as part of a massive overhaul of the club's squad. In fact, the Argentine already reportedly agreed to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal for next season. According to Brazilian […]
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/ 1066 days agoMessi agrees deal with Saudi club Al-Hilal for $650 million: report
PSG and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi looks close to joining Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal next season. The club is offering Messi a staggering $650 million to play in Saudi Arabia. This is reportedly a two-year deal, meaning Messi will make $325 million per year to play in Saudi Arabia. It is far more than the […]
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/ 1067 days agoMan City on precipice of becoming best team in English history
Manchester City is in the conversation as the best team in English history. Admittedly, it is never a good idea to argue across eras in sports. Each period has different tactics, quality of competition, financial backing and even rules. The implication of VAR applies heavily to the latter. However, what Manchester City can accomplish this […]
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/ 1067 days agoEverton and Forest wins put Leeds and Leicester in the hot seat
Monday's fixtures brought a major shakeup in the relegation battle, as wins by Everton and Nottingham Forest sunk Leeds and Leicester into the relegation zone. Four of the five teams that are hovering around the drop were in action on Monday. The high-scoring affairs make for serious drama over the remaining three games of the […]
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/ 1067 days agoAmerican businessman buys 45% stake in Birmingham City
Tom Wagner, an American hedge fund manager agreed to buy 45.64% of Birmingham City under his group Shelby Companies Limited. For reference, 24% of those shares come from Birmingham Sports Holdings Limited. The other 21.64% is from Oriental Rainbow Investments and Achiever Global Group. As a result, Wagner also takes full control of the club's […]
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/ 1067 days agoJose Mourinho flirts with interest in PSG job
Jose Mourinho recently spoke about the interest from PSG and Chelsea for his managerial expertise. The current Roma manager is in a battle to keep the club in the Champions League spots. Then, in Europe, Roma is preparing for a Europa League semifinal against Bayer Leverkusen. Last season, Mourinho led the club to its first […]
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/ 1067 days agoEgyptian billionaire and tribe eye MLS franchise in San Diego
San Diego is on the verge of becoming the latest MLS expansion franchise location. After a number of close calls in getting a club, the southern California city will be the 30th MLS club. According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, the announcement from MLS in bringing a club to the area could be as soon […]
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/ 1067 days agoBlackburn breaks Millwall hearts to help Sunderland into playoffs
A dramatic final day in the EFL Championship saw a shakeup in the table, as Blackburn defeated Millwall to open the door for Sunderland to get into the promotion playoffs. Millwall held a two-goal halftime lead against Blackburn, which was barely clinging to hope for a playoff spot. However, a capitulation and a late goal […]
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/ 1067 days agoMarsch and Armas strong candidates for USMNT job
Former Leeds manager Jesse Marsch and assistant Chris Armas are now both available for the USMNT job. After Leeds sacked Jesse Marsch earlier this year, Armas remained at Leeds as an assistant. However, Marsch brought in Armas just 12 days before the former got the sack. Then, when Javi Gracia arrived, Armas had little impact […]
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/ 1069 days agoManchester City's City Football Group buys 13th club
City Football Group, the parent company for Manchester City, bought a 13th club to add to its portfolio. Brazilian outfit Bahia is the latest to join the ranks of the group, and it is the second out of South America. On Thursday, City Football Group purchased 90% of the company. The remaining 10% remains with […]
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/ 1070 days agoEPL commentators on NBC: May 6 to 8
Each of the 10 games on tap in the Premier League this weekend means something. Even though a few feature clubs on polar sides of the table, this point of the season brings desperation out of clubs. The fight to finish at the top of the table is one thing. Yet, the intensity and significance […]
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/ 1071 days agoWhich Premier League manager has the worst losing record?
Frank Lampard's second stint as the manager of Chelsea is on track for a horrid losing record in Premier League play. After four losses on the bounce in league play and a pair of losses in the Champions League, the Blues are limping into the summer just waiting for the last whistle of the campaign. […]