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This means war: League Cup to retain two-legged semifinals

Several Premier League teams have voiced their displeasure with the current fixture congestion. Thus, they have called for significant changes to the EFL Cup. Nonetheless, emotions are at an all-time high. The Premier League and the English Football League have once again found themselves on a collision course. There will still be a two-legged Carabao […]

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Roy Keane admits interest in vacant Republic of Ireland job

Former Manchester United legend Roy Keane has claimed that he would be interested in managing the Republic of Ireland national team. The dynamic midfielder previously earned 67 caps for his country in the 1990s and early 2000s. He also has coaching experience with the Ireland team as well. Keane was previously hired by Ireland manager […]

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Serie A considers playing league games in United States

Serie A is considering expanding the financial incentives of sending the Supercoppa Italiana to league games. This season's edition of the Italian Supercup featured a four-team format for the first time with a miniature tournament in Saudi Arabia. The foreign Supercup raised the prize money in the competition to $25 million spread across the 20 […]

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FIFA giving World Cup host cities more control is a step forward

FIFA is willing to be more flexible with the 2026 World Cup host cities regarding fan fests. The world's governing body of the sport typically has strict guidelines for cities set to host World Cup games. This includes forcing cities to organize a free fan entertainment area outside of arenas where the matches are being […]

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Saudi club Al Nassr targeting key Manchester United duo

Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr is reportedly looking to sign Casemiro and Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United. The Middle Eastern club is looking to add more Red Devils to their squad after already signing two former players. Cristiano Ronaldo previously made the jump to the Saudi side last January and Alex Telles then followed […]

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Real Madrid's VAR leak prompts Spanish FA to file complaint

The new week has seen the continuation of the aftermath of Sunday's contentious match between Real Madrid and Almeria. It is because a VAR audio from two distinct events during the La Liga encounter went public without authorization. Against last-place Almeria at home last weekend in the Spanish league, Real Madrid almost avoided a humiliating […]

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Marseille attempts to lure Gio Reyna away from Nottingham deal

Marseille has joined the race to sign United States men's national team star Gio Reyna from Borussia Dortmund. The versatile midfielder is almost certain to leave the German giants during the January transfer market. However, the French side will have to battle out other clubs to sign the American. It was previously reported on Tuesday […]

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Major setback for Premier League as Benzema nears Saudi exit

In a major setback for Premier League clubs, Karim Benzema is nearing a transfer away from Saudi Arabia. Somewhat unexpectedly, Benzema departed Real Madrid for the Saudi Pro League last summer. Nonetheless, his experience in the Middle East has been nothing short of unpleasant. Even with 12 goals for Al-Ittihad, the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner […]

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/ 838 days ago

Peacock to stream Sky Sports Transfer Deadline special

Soccer fans in the United States will have access to Sky Sports News Transfer Deadline Day special program live on Peacock. The January transfer deadline is Thursday, Feb. 1. All incoming transfers in the Premier League must finish by midnight in England on that Thursday, and that drama often stretches to the end. The Deadline […]

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Chelsea advances to League Cup Final with Boro demolition

Chelsea thrashed Middlesbrough on Tuesday night to advance to the League Cup Final for the second time in the last three seasons. A six-goal outburst at Stamford Bridge offset the shocking Middlesbrough win in the first leg of the League Cup semifinal. Cole Palmer, who was wasteful in that first leg, secured a brace at […]

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Gio Reyna agrees to loan deal with Premier League side

Gio Reyna has agreed in principle to move to the Premier League on loan from Borussia Dortmund. With the American hungry for playing time and out of favor in Edin Terzic's side, he wants to leave urgently. Nottingham Forest stepped up to provide Gio Reyna with an outlet. According to reports out of Germany, the […]

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Trophy curse of Harry Kane is affecting Bayern's title race

Harry Kane previously made the massive decision to depart Tottenham Hotspur to target more trophies. Although the striker was one of the Premier League's most prolific goalscorers in history, he could not guide Spurs to a significant title. The north London outfit has not picked up silverware since a triumph in the League Cup in […]

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Chivas on Telemundo shows growth amid general Liga MX decline

While viewership of Liga MX games declined in 2023 based on the latest TV ratings, Telemundo and its coverage of Chivas de Guadalajara has shown positive growth. In the United States, Liga MX fell behind the Premier League in its viewership, and much of that is a result of the fractured nature of the league. […]

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Al-Nassr cancels China tour with Cristiano Ronaldo injury

Saudi club Al-Nassr abruptly canceled a two-game tour in China after star player Cristiano Ronaldo suffered a calf injury. Reporters spotted Ronaldo wearing tape around his lower leg, however, the decision to suspend the trip to China is a serious one. Al-Nassr was already in Shenzhen taking part in its usual training. Yet, Al-Nassr's two […]

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Osimhen urges Premier League clubs: Come and get me

Victor Osimhen is ready to make the switch to the Premier League. In an interview with Morning Footy on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, the Nigerian revealed that he has already made up his mind on where he will want to play next season. Currently, several Premier League clubs are monitoring the striker who has […]