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/ 919 days agoGuimaraes commits to new Newcastle deal with release clause
Reports indicate that Bruno Guimaraes and Newcastle United have reached an agreement on a new deal with a release clause. Since joining the club in January 2022, Guimaraes has been nothing short of spectacular. It didnāt take much time for him to become an immediate fan favorite and the driving force behind Eddie Howe's successful [ā¦]

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/ 919 days agoDele deal with Everton up for re-negotiation, boss confirms
The closer Dele Alli gets to making a comeback, the more likely it is that Everton will want to re-open negotiations with Tottenham Hotspur over the conditions of the transfer. Several bonuses and add-ons helped Everton win the bidding war for Tottenhamās Dele Alli in January 2022. One of these provisions specifies that the Toffees [ā¦]

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/ 919 days agoBellingham hit with stomach flu: Will he play against Atletico?
Two days before the crucial derby against Atletico Madrid, Jude Bellingham had allegedly left Real Madrid training early due to a gastrointestinal complaint. Bellingham is the uncontested leader of Real Madrid's offensive, so having him on the field is important. Last year, the midfielder missed just a small fraction of the season, mainly due to [ā¦]

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/ 920 days agoDC United fans fuming about 2024 season ticket prices
There is outrage among DC United season ticket holders over the team's decision to raise prices for the 2024 season On Sep. 15, DC United revealed that seats in the 300-level went up in cost. This is the club level of seats. Tickets in the 100 and 200 sections remain unchanged in price. The average [ā¦]

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/ 920 days agoMost top leagues games exceed 100 minutes, data shows
These days, more than half of all matches in soccer leagues go on for more than 100 minutes. New data shows that 52.4% of league games exceed 100 minutes. This metric varies considerably from league to league. For example, the Middle East has the highest and Finland the lowest. The CIES Football Observatory analyzed the [ā¦]

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/ 920 days agoMan United makes decision on Jadon Sancho after squad snub
Jadon Sancho will be available at a reasonable price from Manchester United during the next January transfer window. Sancho openly disagreed with Ten Hag about his omission from the starting lineup for the Sep. 3 match against Arsenal. Ten Hag cut Sancho from the first-team United squad. Then, the winger issued a message on social [ā¦]

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/ 920 days agoSpurs keen to avert Kane deja vu with decision on Son's future
Spurs have decided to extend the contract of Heung-min Son by a year. This allays any concerns about the Korean's future with the north London club. In the summer transfer window, Spurs grudgingly accepted Bayern Munich's $123 million offer for Harry Kane. That sent widespread anxiety around the club's future leadership. The England international's contract [ā¦]

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/ 920 days agoGerrard reveals biggest Liverpool regret, takes jab at ex-coach
Steven Gerrard spoke up about his one change about his time at Liverpool. In doing so, he took a scathing jab at Brendan Rodgers. The legendary midfielder was a significant part of the club's success throughout his 17 years there. He made almost 700 appearances for the Reds until leaving in 2015. During that time, [ā¦]

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/ 921 days agoTottenham up for sale? Daniel Levy reveals surprising stance
The chairman of the Premier League's Tottenham, Daniel Levy, has said that he is willing to listen to takeover offers for the sale of the club. Just a few months ago, billionaire Joe Lewis gave control of the team to a family trust. The ENIC Sports Group owns Tottenham Hotspur. Levy owns 29.9 percent of [ā¦]

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/ 921 days agoKroenkes unhappy with FIFA's deal for World Cup games at SoFi
SoFi Stadium's deal with FIFA to host the 2026 World Cup has apparently caused a major dispute between Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke and the international governing body. Kroenke also owns SoFi Stadium and its main tenant, the NFL's LA Rams. The USA, Mexico, and Canada will each the sixteen venues for the 23rd edition of [ā¦]

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/ 921 days agoFamiliar face to coach Team GB at possible 2024 Olympics
If the Great Britain women's soccer team makes it to the Paris 2024 Olympics, Sarina Wiegman will lead the squad. Wiegman is the head coach of the England Women's National Team. She is among the most-wanted coaches in the world. For example, the Netherlands men's squad included her in its list of potential coaches. Wiegman [ā¦]

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/ 921 days agoEngland face qualification challenge for Euro 2028 even if host
Despite being the most likely co-host of Euro 2028, England may still need to play for qualification to the tournament. All signs point to the United Kingdom and Ireland winning hosting rights to Euro 2028. Turkey, one of the biggest competitors, looks unlikely to legitimately challenge those five countries. Oct. 10 will reveal the lucky [ā¦]

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/ 921 days agoAmerican investors in talks over West Bromwich Albion sale
With current owner Guochuan Lai hoping to sell before year's end, West Bromwich Albion may seek an American owner. There is mounting pressure for West Brom to find financial backing. The club's financial woes are worsening. The Championship club failed to generate sufficient revenue via player sales during the summer transfer window. Off-field issues at [ā¦]

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/ 922 days agoWhat's missing from AC Milan after a tough week for the Rossoneri
It's been a tough week for the Rossoneri as supporters question what's missing from AC Milan on the pitch. In the game against Newcastle United, the Rossoneri came away with what feels like empty-handed, while the Magpies preserved a clean sheet and took a valuable point back to Tyneside. After being humiliated 5-1 in the [ā¦]

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/ 922 days agoDe Gea to make long-awaited return: Where will he play next?
David De Gea may be on the verge of a comeback to the field with Spanish side Real Betis. Manchester United released its iconic goalkeeper at the end of the 2022/23 season. The Spaniard shocked fans with his departure from Manchester United after more than a decade of service. The 32-year-old experienced goalie had previously [ā¦]
