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/ 739 days agoBarcelona to use key player as 'financial lever' this summer
Thanks to their well-documented financial woes, Barcelona will have little choice but to make major sales this summer. Having finances accessible to their new manager—who they yet have to announce—is supposedly their goal Raphinha is among a number of players who have recently come to light as potential trade targets. In fact, a Saudi team […]

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/ 740 days agoOlivier Giroud sparks debate with bizarre stance on VAR
Olivier Giroud of AC Milan gave his perspective on the vexing issue of the video assistant referee (VAR). To add fuel to the fire, the prolific striker voiced his reservations about using modern technology to evaluate questionable on-field incidents. Because of this technology, the veteran claims, the game is becoming slower. The Frenchman, who is […]

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/ 740 days agoZidane to lead France after Euro 2024? Les Blues reveal stance
The legendary Zinedine Zidane will not be taking over as manager of the France national team anytime soon. There has been persistent speculation that the three-time Champions League-winning manager may take over as coach of his country's national side. Nevertheless, there has been no official proposal. The French FA decided to keep Didier Deschamps on […]

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/ 740 days agoBig step: Everton's 777 Partners takeover talks reach next level
There may be a resolution on the horizon regarding Everton's protracted takeover by 777 Partners. A letter from the Premier League to 777 Partners, the potential owners of Everton, states that the league is "minded to approve" the acquisition, Bloomberg say. Last September, current owner Farhad Moshiri reached an agreement to sell the club to […]

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/ 740 days agoFour more Premier League teams set for US preseason tour
As we near the end of the 2023-24 season, Premier League teams are already making arrangements for a US tour. The likes of Liverpool, Manchester United, and Arsenal have all confirmed that the United States will play host to their preseason tours. There will be a string of matches in which they face off against […]

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/ 740 days agoUSA stars missing from Panini's Copa America album
The 2024 Copa America, one of the year's most talked-about events involving the USA, will have a brand-new collectible sticker book, carrying Panini's name. In its newest iteration, the United States will host the CONMEBOL American continent competition from June 20 to July 14. Along with South American teams, the event also features six CONCACAF […]

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/ 741 days agoDani Alves to remain in custody, Neymar Sr. refuses to post bail
Dani Alves received a huge boost on Wednesday to his chances of getting a temporary release from custody. After his arrest in January 2023 on sexual assault accusations, he finally got bail. Due to his financial difficulties, Alves is unable to post the $1.1 million bond required for his release. This prompted him to seek […]

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/ 741 days agoEuro 2024 playoffs: Who will face who in Final?
Time is running out until Euro 2024 Germany, and three spots from the playoffs are about to be settled. The fate of those last three countries will be determined on Tuesday through three playoff finals. On their journey to a spot in Germany, Wales, Poland, Ukraine, Iceland, Georgia, and Greece all made it to the […]

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/ 741 days agoReal Madrid to veto Olympic games: What it means for Mbappe
As the summer international soccer competitions approach, Real Madrid will have to contend with Mbappe potentially playing in the Olympics. The top players in the world may be subject to competing in both Paris 2024 and the European Championships or Copa America. But France and Real Madrid could have a different story, as per L'Equipe. […]

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/ 741 days agoGermany switch from Adidas to Nike: Key factor revealed
Sad but true, the seven-decade partnership between Adidas and Germany is about to end. This is another blow for the faltering brand, as it will terminate one of the longest-running kit collaborations in sports. On Thursday, Germany announced that beginning in 2027, they would be switching from their brand to Nike. The DFB-Team will don […]

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/ 741 days agoCity and Chelsea braced for maximum fine for FFP breaches
There is a strong chance that Chelsea and Manchester City will get harsher fines than Everton and Nottingham Forest next season. Since its implementation, Financial Fair Play has been a heated subject in English football. Two teams have already faced point deductions for FFP violations in the 23/24 season. The criteria used to determine the […]

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/ 742 days agoCeltic tickets for US tour: Schedule, dates, host cities
To get ready for the 2024–25 season, Celtic will be visiting the United States this summer. The Scottish team had already hinted that they would be visiting the US. There have been hints that the Parkhead club could be planning a summer 2024 American preseason trip. Pictured under three US landmarks was a message on […]

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/ 742 days agoArsenal tickets for US tour: Schedule, dates, host cities
Preseason travel to the United States is on the schedule for Arsenal when it makes a tour of the US. The Gunners will embark on their 2024-25 season preparations in the summer of 2024 with another tour to the United States, as previously planned. This summer, Arsenal will return to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles […]

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/ 742 days agoReal Madrid tickets for US tour: Schedule, dates, host cities
During the summer, Real Madrid will visit the US for a summer tour with three highly anticipated friendlies. This is their second year in a row joining Barcelona, Chelsea, AC Milan, and Manchester City on the Soccer Champions Tour. Preseason El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona will be the highlight of Madrid's tour once […]

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/ 742 days agoLiverpool tickets for US tour: Schedule, dates, host cities
Liverpool will return to the United States for preseason play after a five-year hiatus, and you can purchase tickets to that US tour. For the first time since 2019, the Reds will be returning to the United States this year after visiting Asia for two consecutive summers. Jurgen Klopp said that this season will be […]
