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/ 579 days agoEverton hold talks with Sarri, already decide on first signing
Amid a turbulent period for Everton, speculation surrounding the future of their current manager, Sean Dyche, has been rife. Despite guiding the club through immense challenges and twice rescuing the Toffees from relegation, Dyche's position appears far from secure. The imminent takeover by Dan Friedkin’s group has only intensified these rumors. New reports suggest that […]

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/ 579 days agoBarcelona to acquire USA teen Pedro Soma on permanent deal
Barcelona has faced significant challenges this season with a series of injuries affecting key first-team players, particularly in midfield. This predicament has forced the club to rely on young talent from its renowned academy, La Masia. That struggle has helped shore up the depth and development of young players. One such move was the acquisition […]

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/ 579 days agoUltimatum presented to Spain FA amid possible European ban
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is facing increasing scrutiny from FIFA and UEFA due to the ongoing leadership crisis that has engulfed the organization. The situation arose following the suspension of former RFEF president Pedro Rocha in July 2023. It has left the federation without a permanent leader for three months. With the end of […]

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/ 579 days agoWhy Inter Miami may not receive the Supporters' Shield trophy
Inter Miami has collected their second trophy in their short history as a Major League Soccer club. The latest triumph came on Wednesday night as the Herons earned the 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield by beating the Columbus Crew. Miami won the match thanks to goals from superstar duo Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. Messi started […]

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/ 579 days agoCarsley boosted as England FA resists contact with top coaches
The English Football Association (FA) is taking its time to pursue a new head coach for the national team as Lee Carsley oversees things. Former Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate stepped down from the position in July after failing to triumph at Euro 2024. With Southgate at the helm, England, just as they did in […]

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/ 580 days agoJ-League vs. MLS: Which league is stronger?
Around 30 years ago, both MLS and the Japanese J-League started up as entirely new domestic leagues. Since then, both have undergone considerable change and expansion. For the J1 League, 10 teams competed in the 1992 season. Now, there are 20 teams in the top flight. Likewise, MLS has experienced massive growth after starting the […]

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/ 580 days agoPochettino names USMNT squad for Panama, Mexico friendlies
On Wednesday, Mauricio Pochettino named his squad for the upcoming USMNT games against Panama and Mexico. The Argentine coach stressed the importance of finding the team’s balance as he opened the door for future call-ups to those who didn’t make his first roster. First opportunity to meet with players After an underwhelming pair of games […]

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/ 580 days agoBrentford boss: Mbeumo will move on to a big club
Brentford manager Thomas Frank has claimed that star forward Bryan Mbeumo will join a 'bigger club' in the future. The Bees have certainly figured out a way to develop attackers under the Danish coach. Since Frank entered the fray in 2018, Brentford has made a series of profitable moves regarding offensive players. Neal Maupay, Ollie […]

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/ 580 days agoTextor looks at Championship after missing out on Everton
John Textor, the American billionaire with an expanding portfolio, is reportedly looking to acquire a controlling interest in a Championship club. This comes after his recent failed attempt to purchase Everton. The Friedkin Group has just acquired the Toffees. Textor already holds stakes in several clubs worldwide. Thus, he is now aiming to add an […]

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/ 580 days agoMaresca says Chelsea has to protect Palmer by limiting games
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has defended his decision to leave Cole Palmer off of his Conference League squad. The Blues boss shocked many by previously not selecting his best player for the competition. Mareca also left Romeo Lavia and Wesley Fofana off of the list, but the moves were limiting the duo's minutes. The […]

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/ 580 days agoWatkins targets Kane's starting England spot ahead of UCL matchup
Star Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins has claimed he wants to supplant Harry Kane in the England national team. Kane has essentially been the main starting center forward for the Three Lions over the last nine years. After making his senior national team debut in March 2015, the Bayern Munich striker quickly became a vital […]

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/ 580 days agoInter Miami confirmed to battle LAFC for Griezmann in January
Antoine Griezmann has recently sparked rumors about a potential move to MLS. With the 33-year-old announcing his retirement from the French national team, speculation about his next move has intensified. Many believe the star could be heading to the United States in 2025. Griezmann, currently playing for Atletico Madrid, has made no secret of his […]

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/ 580 days agoSir Alex Ferguson picks Ten Hag's successor at United?
Manchester United finds itself in a turbulent phase as the team continues to struggle under current manager Erik ten Hag. Amid growing discontent over recent performances, speculation about potential managerial replacements is rife. Among the names being floated is former Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri. He reportedly has the backing of the club's legendary manager, Sir […]

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/ 581 days agoDavid Raya proving value to Mikel Arteta and Arsenal each game
It seems like some time ago there was a goalkeeping controversy at Arsenal between David Raya and Aaron Ramsdale. After the English goalkeeper conceded several mistakes, Mikel Arteta put his faith in the Spanish shot-stopper. It was not the smoothest of starts for Raya between the sticks at the Emirates. However, that faith has paid […]

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/ 581 days agoEuropean icons slam Man United transfers and early struggles
Manchester United has been struggling mightily in the early stages of the 2024/25 season despite spending big on transfers again. In the summer, the Red Devils brought in five players that cost around or more than $50 million. The jury is still out on some of those players, including the injured Leny Yoro. Additionally, Noussair […]