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/ 813 days agoPeacock, Paramount+ consider merger to fight ESPN/FOX/TNT
Comcast and Paramount have held discussions about potentially joining forces together. According to The Wall Street Journal, the potential joint venture would revolve around the streaming services of the two companies. The merger could eventually see Peacock and Paramount+ move under the same roof. Peacock is currently Comcast's over-the-top video streaming service. The app, according […]

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/ 813 days agoPSG eye Barcelona star to bolster squad after Mbappe's exit
Although the Kylian Mbappe transfer rumor mill doesn't exactly target Barcelona, it still affects them. Mbappe’s current club, Paris Saint-Germain, is well-funded and ranks among Europe's most formidable soccer teams. But Barcelona is undeniably one of the continent's most constrained titans. While the French can afford to exceed their budgets, the Spaniards face fewer desirable […]

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/ 813 days agoUSWNT captain apologizes after blasting American soccer fans
American women's soccer team captain Lindsey Horan has backtracked on previous comments that eventually forced an apology out of the star. Horan voiced her displeasure with the American fan base in an interview she gave to The Athletic earlier this year. She claimed that the majority of Americans "aren't that smart" when it comes to […]

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/ 813 days agoWorld Cup winner set to join Messi at Olympics
Another famous Argentina star, Emiliano Martinez, is interested in representing his country in the 2024 Summer Olympics. He may play with Lionel Messi at this summer’s event. With a 1-0 win against Brazil, Argentina secured their spot in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Now, coach Javier Mascherano has three players above the age of […]

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/ 813 days agoWho could replace Mbappe at PSG? 3 big-name players emerge
European media have reported that Kylian Mbappe has opted to leave PSG at the end of the season, ending a long-running transfer drama. The Frenchman has reportedly already informed club authorities of this, and a formal announcement is on the way. Also, he has given Real Madrid the go-ahead to finalize his contract, so talks […]

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/ 813 days agoBellerin says sprawling 2026 World Cup will be hard on fans
Real Betis defender Hector Bellerin is perhaps one of the more well-versed soccer players in the world. The Spaniard is a quality player in a solid team in one of the top European leagues. However, he also has interests in a series of other ventures as well. During his time with Premier League club Arsenal, […]

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/ 813 days agoEPL commentators on NBC: February 17 to 21
While European competition resumed this week, many clubs in the English top flight retained focus on the domestic league. However, there are not many games that jump off the page on matchday 25 in the Premier League. There is only one game involving two teams in the top half of the table, and one of […]

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/ 813 days agoHow many of MLS Season Pass 2 million subscribers are free?
Actual statistics regarding MLS Season Pass have been difficult to obtain in the last year. After all, Apple and Major League Soccer have tried their best to keep official streaming numbers private. The streaming service, created in collaboration with the two companies, is the exclusive broadcasting home of the North American division. Nevertheless, a recent […]

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/ 813 days agoHas the soccer streaming bubble burst?
In this week's episode, we discuss whether the soccer streaming bubble has burst. We also dive into a breakdown of the ESPN, FOX, and TNT app and whether it’s a killer app. We discuss the Premier League’s domination of the soccer landscape in the United States, and how that may not be a good thing. […]

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/ 813 days agoKlinsmann fired by South Korea due to 'leadership' issues
Jurgen Klinsmann has officially been fired as head coach of the South Korea national team. The former USMNT manager was previously hired in February of 2023 and had a contract in place with the Asian nation until after the 2026 World Cup. Nevertheless, the German was sacked on Friday following a disappointing Asian Cup showing. […]

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/ 814 days agoMLS and Apple make MLS Season Pass budget cuts
Major League Soccer has reduced the number of commentators and analysts calling games on MLS Season Pass in 2024. The MLS Season Pass budget cuts are part of a business effort to reduce costs after spending on production costs exceeded expectations last year, sources told World Soccer Talk. In total, 18 people have been cut […]

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/ 814 days agoTottenham makes shock bid for De Jong, Barcelona sets price
If Barcelona wants to keep Frenkie De Jong around for the long haul, they will need to decide soon. The club has taken a firm stand: either a contract extension or a high-profile sale. Contract discussions have broken down. This information, revealed by Mundo Deportivo, reveals the complexities of signing a professional soccer player. They […]

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/ 814 days agoInter Miami squad in ‘dire situation’ ahead of new season
Inter Miami needs to make significant squad changes to be in line with Major League Soccer's financial rules. According to several sources at The Athletic, the club's financial issues are apparently "dire" and need to be addressed soon. One executive from a different MLS team told the news outlet that Miami is "screwed." Miami either […]

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/ 814 days agoReal Madrid to reveal next star's departure before end of season
Real Madrid are contemplating an early statement about the departure of a key player before the season ends. Most of the club's central defenders have been out due to injuries. It has been a theme that has accompanied the team in recent months. Some have praised Ancelotti for his management of the situation when important […]

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/ 814 days agoSpurs' mindset of celebrating fourth place slammed by Conte
Antonio Conte has poked fun at Tottenham, his previous team, by saying that it was "strange to celebrate" fourth place. A challenging season awaited the Italian coach Antonio Conte as he concluded his tenure at Tottenham. The 54-year-old did, in fact, guide Spurs to the Champions League in his first season in North London. However, […]