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/ 659 days ago

Fantasy Premier League is live: Join our private league

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is finally back. While users can now begin compiling their FPL team, Premier League officials made fans wait longer than usual to open the game. The start date for the current 2024/25 season is the latest since 2020. This, of course, came at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic pushed back […]

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/ 660 days ago

Riqui Puig lighting up MLS as its best-kept secret

The Riqui Puig from 2024 is nearly unrecognizable from 2021. For starters, the La Masia graduate has traded his brown, flowing hair for a bleached blond, shorter hairstyle. Puig now dons the lightning-white jerseys of LA Galaxy rather than the blue and garnet of Barcelona. Rather than a star-struck youngster noted for his creativity, raw […]

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/ 660 days ago

USA faces similar questions as England about next head coach

Gareth Southgate departed the England national team to leave it in the same spot as the USA: without a head coach. For Southgate, the Englishman left on his own accord after reaching a second European Championship Final. Berhalter guided the United States to an embarrassing group-stage exit at the Copa America, a tournament happening on […]

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/ 660 days ago

USMNT needs a better coach, not a Steve 'yes man' Cherundolo

The main reason why US Soccer is even considering the hiring of LAFC’s Steve Cherundolo as the new head coach of the US Men’s National Team is because he’s a “yes man.” Previously, Cherundolo was interviewed by US Soccer before Berhalter was re-hired in 2023. Despite this, he has less first-team coaching experience than Berhalter […]

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/ 660 days ago

Argentina racist song condemned by France president

Argentina has once again come under fire for celebrations following a major victory. Emi Martinez, the team's star goalkeeper, previously received heat for a series of odd actions after the 2022 World Cup. The shot-stopper earned the Golden Glove at the competition. The trophy is given to the best goalkeeper of the tournament. Martinez was […]

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/ 660 days ago

Concerns about FIFA finding a broadcaster for Club World Cup

Talks linking Apple as a broadcaster for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup have officially broken off. The two sides previously negotiated for months. The global governing body of the sport supposedly valued a media partnership for the tournament at around $4 billion. Apple, however, has balked at the request after reportedly considering only going […]

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/ 660 days ago

Fulham, Palace could give Arsenal's Smith Rowe a fresh start

Fulham and Crystal Palace are both interested in signing Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe in the latest Premier League transfer rumor. Once considered untouchable, the Gunners may opt to sell the midfielder at some point this summer. This comes as the youngster failed to nail down regular playing time in recent seasons. Mail Sport reported that […]

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/ 660 days ago

Southgate for USMNT? Why Rangnick would be better

Gareth Southgate resigned from the England national team on Tuesday, sparking rumors and links to the United States men's national team, or USMNT. During his stint as the head coach of the Three Lions, Southgate had strong showings in international competitions. He reached the semifinals of the 2018 World Cup in Russia before losing to […]

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/ 661 days ago

Spanish soccer expert tips Rafa Benitez for USMNT job

The search for the next USMNT head coach is always taking turns, and one new aim for the side could be Rafa Benitez. As one of the top coaches of the last 20 years, Rafa Benitez has had managerial success in both Spain and England. His resume includes stops at Liverpool, Real Madrid and clubs […]

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/ 661 days ago

Lionel Messi injury would be massive blow to Leagues Cup

Lionel Messi may have lifted a second Copa America trophy on Sunday evening, but it came at the cost of a serious injury. A challenge toward the end of the first half looked minuscule. Yet, replays showed a Colombian defender collided with Messi's right ankle to block a cross. While Messi tried to continue, he […]

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/ 662 days ago

Improved USWNT win hard-fought 1-0 victory against Mexico

The United States Women's National Team (USWNT) kicked up their two-match friendly series against Mexico at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, as the 2024 Olympics loom close. When Emma Hayes took over, many wondered whether the team's performance would improve under her watch. This youthful squad still has a long way to go […]

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/ 662 days ago

What Joshua Zirkzee's signing means for Manchester United

Joshua Zirkzee is on the verge of being the newest player to join the Manchester United squad. This marks the first INEOS-era signing and serves as a testament to the owners' efforts to have a youthful squad. Manchester United have agreed a fee of about €42 million (£35 million) for the 23-year-old. The price is […]

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/ 662 days ago

Madrid star decides on future after astronomical wage Saudi bid

Real Madrid find themselves in a precarious situation regarding their defensive lineup for the upcoming season. With only two senior centre-backs available, the club is grappling with the potential loss of another key defender. They also risk having to do without Antonio Rudiger, amid significant interest from Saudi Arabian clubs Al-Nassr and Al Hilal. Nacho […]

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/ 662 days ago

Madrid to sit key player due to tactical tweak caused by Mbappe

As one of the most monumental signings in history, Real Madrid's acquisition of Kylian Mbappe has dominated headlines this summer. After his contract with Paris Saint-Germain ended, the French superstar joined Los Blancos on a free transfer. Nevertheless, Mbappe's transfer to the Santiago Bernabeu was not exactly cheap, even if there was no transfer fee. […]

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/ 662 days ago

Como building star-studded Man United colony after Varane deal

In a story that captures the essence of resilience and strategic foresight, Como clinched a dramatic promotion to Serie A. This marked their return to Italy’s top flight for the first time in two decades. This milestone comes after a tumultuous two decades that saw the club go bankrupt twice and plunge to the depths […]