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/ 586 days agoWhy CONCACAF should host the Gold Cup outside the USA
CONCACAF has officially revealed the 14 host stadiums in the USA and Canada for the 2025 Gold Cup. The biennial men's soccer tournament features national teams from North and Central America and the Caribbean. Like previous iterations of the competition, a majority of the matches will be in the United States. Only one city outside […]

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/ 587 days agoUEFA raises solidarity payments to clubs not in Euro tournaments
UEFA has officially announced that they are boosting solidarity payments to men's clubs that do not qualify for their tournaments. The governing body of the sport in Europe currently runs three club competitions each year. This includes the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League. They also control national team tournaments such as the European […]

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/ 587 days agoChelsea kit sponsor: Talks with Qatar Airways and two brands
Chelsea is currently in discussions with three major airlines, including Qatar Airways, as the club searches for a new front-of-shirt sponsor. This comes after their short-term deal with Infinite Athlete expired in July. Chelsea has been without a sponsor for the current 2024-25 season. The lack of Champions League action this season has made the […]

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/ 587 days agoAfrican giants face 2026 World Cup ban for bizarre reason
A shocking development has put Egypt, one of the most successful African countries, in the dark about potentially being excluded from the 2026 World Cup. This situation stems from a legal conflict between the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) and a Switzerland-based company responsible for organizing international friendly matches. Failure to resolve this dispute could result […]

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/ 587 days agoMbappe to miss key Real Madrid fixtures due to injury
Real Madrid has revealed that superstar forward Kylian Mbappe has suffered a thigh injury. The Frenchman was last seen on the pitch Tuesday night at the Santiago Bernabéu. Real edged Alaves in the LaLiga match 3-2, partially thanks to Mbappe. The 25-year-old summer signing scored his club's second goal of the game minutes before halftime. […]

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/ 587 days agoSouthgate to make Premier League return after 15 years?
Gareth Southgate, the former England manager, may be poised to make his return to club management in the Premier League. Everton's prospective new owners reportedly eye him as a replacement for current boss Sean Dyche. The Friedkin Group, set to take over Everton from owner Farhad Moshiri, is exploring options for a managerial change. Southgate […]

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/ 587 days agoGuardiola says Man City will not ‘waste energy’ on Carabao Cup
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has claimed that the club will not "waste energy" on the Carabao Cup. Instead, the Spanish boss is set to focus on bigger competitions, such as the Premier League and Champions League. The coach's comments came following City's narrow Carabao Cup win against Watford on Tuesday. The reigning English champions […]

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/ 587 days agoItalian media praise Pulisic as a key player for AC Milan
Christian Pulisic continues to turn heads in the Italian media as the American star quickly becomes a standout player in Serie A. According to reports from Italian publications Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere dello Sport, Pulisic has emerged as a "leader" for Milan, contributing decisively both on and off the pitch. His performances in key matches have solidified […]

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/ 587 days ago2024 Ballon d’Or: France Football reportedly selects a winner
According to a recent leak, Real Madrid's Vinicius is reportedly set to be awarded the prestigious 2024 Ballon d'Or award. This news comes ahead of the official ceremony, which is scheduled to take place on October 28. Interestingly, it signals the end of an era dominated by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Neither star is […]

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/ 587 days agoFormer Real Madrid star Raphael Varane retires at 31
Raphael Varane has officially announced his retirement as a player. The legendary defender joined Italian side Como this summer after leaving Manchester United as a free agent. Despite various offers, Varane opted to sign a two-year deal with the Serie A newcomers. The center-back, however, never actually featured in the Italian top flight. Instead, the […]

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/ 587 days agoGreuther Fürth stars Dietz and Green dream of USMNT call-up
On Tuesday, second-tier Bundesliga club Greuther Fürth footballers Julian Green and Maximilian Dietz spoke with US media. Teammates at a club level, the duo shared their desire to convince Mauricio Pochettino for a national team call-up. In addition to a wide range of soccer topics, they also touched upon the upcoming US presidential election. US […]

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/ 588 days agoBarcelona targets retired Szczesny due to Ter Stegen injury
Barcelona is reportedly trying to sign former Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. The potential move follows the unfortunate news that Marc-André ter Stegen will likely miss the remainder of the 2024/25 season. The star shot-stopper suffered a serious knee injury during Sunday's Barca win against Villarreal. Ter Stegen endured a full tear of his patella tendon […]

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/ 588 days agoPremier League agrees to transfer window rule change
European top leagues, including the Premier League, are edging closer to a major overhaul of the summer transfer window. These leagues want the window to close before the start of the season. The move is intended to create a more stable environment for clubs and players. It can reduce the chaos that often surrounds the […]

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/ 588 days agoNWSL's Courage valuation hits $108 million as billionaire lurks
American billionaire Marc Lasry is reportedly set to purchase a majority stake in the North Carolina Courage. The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) side is currently controlled by Welsh-American businessman Steve Malik. The club was founded in 2017 after Malik purchased the rights to the Western New York Flash. Malik then subsequently moved the team […]

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/ 588 days agoTitle race boost for Arsenal: How long will City’s Rodri be out?
Manchester City’s quest for a historic fifth consecutive Premier League title has hit a major obstacle following the likely long-term injury of their most crucial player, Rodri. The 28-year-old midfielder has been pivotal to both club and country. However, he appears to have suffered a significant knee injury during City's match against Arsenal. Now, Rodri […]