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/ 603 days agoArsenal sweats as Odegaard suffers injury ahead of Spurs game
Arsenal fans are holding their breath over an injury to star midfielder Martin Odegaard. The playmaker suffered an ankle injury on Monday while on international duty with Norway. During the second half of a matchup with Austria, Odegaard turned his left ankle following a challenge from Christoph Baumgartner. The Gunner immediately fell to the ground […]

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/ 603 days agoHealth concerns rise for Italia 90 hero Salvatore Schillaci
Italia 90 top scorer Salvatore Schillaci was admitted to the hospital over the weekend, raising concerns across the soccer world. Schillaci netted six goals to become one of the tournament's breakout stars. Schillaci, who is nicknamed ‘Totò,' had been diagnosed with colon cancer in 2022. The former Italian soccer player's family provided a positive brief […]

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/ 603 days agoFrance loss shows Belgium needs considerable infusion of talent
Despite holding more of the ball, Belgium was severely outclassed by a stronger and more talented France side. One of the top fixtures in this iteration of the UEFA Nations League, at least based on the FIFA World Rankings, did not deliver. Two goals on either side of halftime for France confirmed that France, and […]

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/ 603 days agoKoeman evokes debate about Saudi Pro League vs Brasileirão
Ronald Koeman gave a contrasting view regarding Memphis Depay and his upcoming transfer to Corinthians after calling out Steven Bergwijn on his move to the Saudi Pro League. For the Netherlands coach, the level of the two leagues calls for separate evaluations when it comes to future national team calls. After the public dispute with […]

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/ 603 days agoBelgian soccer beginner's guide
Belgium is one of Europe’s most unique countries. This land bordering the Netherlands, France, Germany, Luxembourg and the North Sea was once part of the French Empire between 1794 and 1814 and then the Dutch Kingdom (Until 1830). The country itself is divided by linguistic and cultural differences more tangible than most countries. However, one […]

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/ 604 days agoStark differences between Carsley and Varas as interim coaches
Both England and the United States men's national team are in a state of flux with interim coaches in the form of Lee Carsley and Mikey Varas. With Carsley, England won its Nations League opener against Ireland on the back of several changes, both tactically and among the squad. It was a radically different approach […]

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/ 604 days agoManchester United eye up a potential move for Eberechi Eze next summer
Manchester United is reportedly monitoring 26-year-old attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze. The English international has an $89 million release clause that United can activate next summer. Eze could be part of a slew of changes that Manchester United wants to make to bolster its squad. Despite drawing ample interest, no club triggered that massive release clause […]

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/ 604 days agoManchester City keeping tabs on Bayern prodigy Jamal Musiala
Manchester City is reportedly ready to move for the German international next year. Should an opportunity arise, Man City is aware that it will likely have to offer well over $130 million to have a chance at tempting Bayern Munich. Musiala's current contract expires in June 2026, and Bayern Munich has been adamant that it […]

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/ 604 days agoNWSL breaks attendance record for women's soccer
This past weekend, the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) hit a new record for attendance in a single season. For the first time in the 11-year history of the league, total match attendance surpassed 1.5 million people. Impressively, the league still has ample time left in the 2024 season. Each team has only played out […]

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/ 604 days agoBiggest storylines from UEFA Nations League weekend
The UEFA Nations League continued over the weekend involving some of the best European teams. On Saturday, England, Germany and The Netherlands opened their campaign with victories. Sunday saw Spain pick their first win while Cristiano helped Portugal to a comeback over Scotland. Spain saw off Swiss with quickfire goals The European champions started their […]

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/ 604 days agoAl-Khelaifi's life after Mbappe: New era and better PSG than ever
Kylian Mbappe's departure to Real Madrid marked the end of an era for Paris Saint-Germain. Mbappe left the Parisian giants for Spain in the summer of 2024 after seven years with PSG. While his exit sent shockwaves, the club's president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has made it clear that they are thriving without their former superstar. In […]

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/ 604 days agoNo regrets: Jesse Marsch prefers coaching Canada over USMNT
In a stunning upset, Canada, led by coach Jesse Marsch, defeated the USMNT 2-1, marking their first away victory against the US since 1957. Goals from Jacob Shaffelburg and Jonathan David put the Reds ahead before Lucas De La Torre scored a late consolation for the United States. The result also ended the USMNT’s 23-match […]

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/ 604 days agoVenezia award Serie A promotion hero Busio with new deal
In the ever-evolving landscape of American players making their mark in European leagues, Gianluca Busio continues to stand out as a key figure for Serie A side Venezia. Following an impressive campaign that saw the Italian club earn promotion back to the top flight, Busio has extended his contract with Venezia until June 2026. This […]

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/ 604 days agoHaaland to renew with City but there’s a catch in favor of Madrid
Looks like Manchester City are about to secure the future of prolific striker Erling Haaland, with a new contract extension. The Norwegian superstar's new contract will reportedly have a release clause, however, so he may still sign with Real Madrid. Since joining Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, Haaland has taken the Premier League […]

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/ 605 days agoJuventus scout USMNT duo to add to Weah and McKennie
In recent years, Serie A has seen a rising number of USMNT players, with Juventus leading the charge by adding talents like Tim Weah and Weston McKennie. The latter’s future at Juventus seemed uncertain as the club initially aimed for his sale. However, an unexpected twist saw the midfielder extend his contract until 2026; solidifying […]