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/ 772 days agoFresh US buyers in advanced talks with League One's Reading
League One side Reading have confirmed that club owner Dai Yongge has reached an agreement with a prospective buyer. The two sides have now entered into an exclusive negotiating session as a result of this move. Assuming everything goes according to plan, the ultimate transaction should take around two months. Reading, the Bearwood Park training […]

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/ 772 days agoDani Alves bail facilitated by Memphis Depay: Is there any truth?
On Monday, authorities granted parole to former Brazilian star Dani Alves, allowing him to leave jail. They have also scheduled a bail hearing for the former Barcelona star. He initially received a 4.5-year jail sentence for sexual assault. Currently, he awaits the decision on his appeal against his sentence. Additionally, his two passports have been […]

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/ 772 days agoBayern informs De Zerbi that he is a backup plan to Alonso
Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi will supposedly be a backup plan in Bayern Munich's manager search. Reports out of Germany are claiming that Italian coach is rated highly by the Bundesliga club. BILD reported earlier this week that Bayern director of sport Max Eberl recently discussed the potential position with De Zerbi. The exec wanted […]

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/ 772 days agoTop 5 best soccer friendlies to attend this summer in the USA
The summer of 2024 brings loads of clubs to the USA to compete in summer friendlies, something American fans will surely welcome. That includes the likes of Manchester United, Barcelona, Manchester City, Real Madrid, AC Milan, Arsenal and more. Many of these clubs have made frequent trips to the United States in recent seasons. Others […]

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/ 772 days agoKobbie Mainoo is becoming undroppable for United and England
Teenage phenom Kobbie Mainoo is quickly becoming a fan-favorite player for both Manchester United and the England national team. The midfielder essentially burst onto the scene as a relatively unknown 18-year-old prospect just a few months ago. He grabbed his official Premier League debut in February of 2023, but an ankle injury kept him on […]

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/ 772 days agoAnti-racism campaigns prove ineffective after recent outbursts
Inter Milan star Francesco Acerbi has become the latest soccer player across Europe to be accused of racism. The defender allegedly hurled a racial slur towards Napoli center-back Juan Jesus during a game on March 17th. Jesus reported the supposed remarks to the match referee at the time. Nevertheless, Serie A officials announced on Tuesday […]

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/ 772 days agoInter Miami takes steps after low ticket sales for Monterrey game
Inter Miami is offering their fans discounted tickets for the club's upcoming home fixture with Mexican side Monterrey to boost sales. The matchup will be the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals. The tournament is essentially the confederation's answer to the UEFA Champions League but without a group stage. It will be Miami's […]

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/ 773 days agoUS Olympic team takes a step toward greatness with France draw
A 2-2 draw in a friendly against the France youth national team may be one of the best recent results for the US Olympic team. A squad of players aged 23 or younger trailed by two goals with less than 10 minutes remaining in hostile territory. However, goals from Griffin Yow and Cade Cowell ensured […]

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/ 773 days agoGeorgia qualifies for its first major tournament at Euro 2024
Down to 10 men for 75 minutes at home, Georgia hung on to force penalties against Euro 2004 champions Greece. A scoreless 120 minutes meant spot kicks would send one of these teams through to Germany this summer to compete in the European Championship. Georgia converted on four out of its five penalties in the […]

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/ 773 days agoFlamengo star striker suspended in doping fraud case
Flamengo striker Gabriel "Gabigol" Barbosa has been suspended following a doping investigation in Brazil. Soccer authorities in the South American nation narrowly voted to implement the penalty in the doping fraud case. Brazil's Anti-Doping Sports Court of Justice elected to ban Gabigol from playing professionally in a 5-4 vote. The case surrounds a surprise drug […]

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/ 773 days agoBukayo Saka needs trophies to establish world-class status
Bukayo Saka has spent the last three years establishing himself as one of the best players in the Premier League. The Arsenal winger regularly ranks toward the top in goals across the league, and his ability to provide is also strong. He bumped up his assist and goal tallies in each of the last three […]

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/ 773 days agoReal Madrid is only club that can control Kylian Mbappe stardom
Kylian Mbappe is inching closer to his move to Real Madrid. At the end of his current contract with PSG, the star forward brings ample ability and expectation to the Santiago Bernabeu. That comes with a cost, quite literally. While there are no contract details available currently, Mbappe will demand monstrous wages. Barcelona President Joan […]

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/ 773 days agoDeschamps says France coaches ‘don’t favor’ William Saliba
France national team manager Didier Deschamps has revealed that he "does not favor" Arsenal star William Saliba. The center-back is widely regarded by many as one of the top players in his position in all of Europe. Since breaking into the north London club's starting XI, the young Frenchman has become a mainstay in the […]

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/ 773 days agoLuton star says points penalties, appeals 'make a mockery' of PL
Veteran Premier League player Andros Townsend has ridiculed how officials punish clubs that breach FFP rules. A series of English top-flight teams face charges for violating profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) in recent months. One of these sides includes Townsend's former club, Everton. The Toffees were previously hit with a 10-point deduction for recording losses […]

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/ 773 days agoMLS referee lockout ends as match officials earn pay raises
Major League Soccer players, coaches, and fans can breathe a sigh of relief after news regarding the referee lockout broke late Monday night. Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) members have approved a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the division. This means that the month-long lockout of the professional referees has come to an end. […]