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/ 915 days ago

Premier League panel debates Newcastle-Arsenal ref decisions

The Independent Key Match Incidents Panel, a group introduced by the Premier League, has voiced their opinions on various refereeing decisions in the English top flight from last week. Undoubtedly most interest regarding the latest controversy in the Premier League involved a matchup between Arsenal and Newcastle. The Magpies narrowly edged a traveling Arsenal side […]

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Brighton defeats Ajax again to rise atop Europa League group

Ajax hosted Brighton in the fourth matchday of the 2023/24 Europa League on Thursday. Last time out in this competition, Brighton defeated defeated Ajax, 2-0. That put Ajax on the brink of elimination in the Europa League. Brighton repeated that scoreline on Thursday with goals from Ansu Fati and Simon Idingra either side of halftime. […]

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Firmino addresses fractured relationship with Mane and Salah

Former Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino has released a new book detailing his time at the Premier League club. Sí Señor: My Liverpool Years came out to the public on Thursday, Nov. 9. The book covers a wide range of topics during his eight-year stay on Merseyside. Nevertheless, one particular subject matter has specifically grabbed attention. […]

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Lewandowski set for Barca exit? MLS sides to rival Saudi teams

Unexpectedly, talk of Robert Lewandowski, the standout striker for Barcelona, has entered the Major League Soccer (MLS) transfer market. The 35-year-old is currently in his second season with Barcelona, having transferred from Bayern in the summer of 2022. Lewandowski became an integral part of Xavi's lineup almost immediately, scoring 23 goals in 34 league games […]

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Boca Juniors coach decides future after Copa Libertadores loss

After losing the Copa Libertadores final against Fluminense in Rio de Janeiro, Boca Juniors head coach Jorge Almiron decided to stand down from his position. Boca Juniors lost the opportunity to win its first Copa Libertadores since 2007. John Kennedy's extra-time goal allowed Fluminense to win its first Copa Libertadores crown in a thrilling final. […]

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United injury crisis: When will Casemiro and Martinez return?

Manchester United has been coping with a rising injury crisis this season. Despite a recent skid under Erik ten Hag's leadership, the club's most pressing problems include an outspoken fan uprising against the Glazer family's ownership and a general lack of success on the field. In addition, the huge number of absentees has undoubtedly not […]

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Luis Diaz father’s kidnapping: Will winger feature for Colombia?

The Colombian National Liberation Army (ELN), a guerrilla organization, is still holding Luid DIaz's father. Authorities prevented Diaz from traveling back to Colombia. Yet, the Colombian national team is going to call up Luis Diaz for November's World Cup qualifiers. The ELN abducted Luis Diaz's father, Luis Manuel, over a week and a half ago. […]

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West Brom in talks with US investor about takeover

West Brom may soon become the latest English soccer club to be purchased by American investors. The Championship side has endured a series of financial difficulties since a group led by Lai Guochuan purchased the team in 2016. Although official figures were not released, the Chinese investor paid around $230 million for the club. The […]

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/ 916 days ago

Kane scores brace as Bayern beat Galatasaray

Harry Kane's brace gave Bayern Munich a 2-1 win over Galatasaray at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday evening. The win meant that the German giants progressed through to the Round of 16 in the Champions League. Thomas Tuchel's side have now won four out of four in Europe but were made to work hard for […]

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Lionel Messi ventures into eSports as co-owner with Kun Aguero

Many athletes, notably soccer players, are exploring esports as a new competitive arena. Several professional players, including Iago Aspas, Azpilicueta, Casemiro, and David de Gea, are either sole or joint proprietors of an esports organization. Outside of Spain, Sergio Aguero, formerly of Barcelona and Manchester City, owns the most well-known team, KRU Esports of Argentina. […]

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Arsenal gets back on track with domination of Sevilla

The UEFA Champions League continued on Wednesday as Arsenal hosted Sevilla. Entering matchday four, the Gunners sat atop Group B. They had two wins and a loss following its three games, and that includes a win over Sevilla in the reverse fixture. Sevilla, however, began the night third in the group with two draws and […]

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US entrepreneur banned for 30 days for Botafogo outburst

Brazilian soccer authorities have banned American businessman John Textor for 30 days due to recent comments during an epic pitchside rant. Textor, 58, currently owns a stake in many soccer clubs around the globe, including Brazilian side Botafogo. The American was fuming after his club's 4-3 defeat against Palmeiras on Nov. 1. Botafogo held a […]

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ESPN wants to renew Bundesliga media rights deal in USA

ESPN holds the English and Spanish TV rights in the United States to the Bundesliga through the 2025/26 season. The historic six-year deal streams every game in the German top flight on ESPN+. Then, there are select games available on ABC, ESPN or ESPN2. ESPN wants to continue this deal beyond the 2025/26 campaign. ESPN […]

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Premier League risks losing status if VAR changes aren't made

Every week, there is a new Video Assistant Referee (VAR) controversy. The debate regarding the protocol reached its pinnacle during a fiasco involving Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur in September. The Reds were wrongly denied a goal due to "human error" and ultimately lost the match. Following that, the latest VAR debacles occurred within the last […]

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Chelsea and Man United to battle for French center-back

Jean-Clair Todibo is a young defensive talent who may soon find the Premier League with Chelsea or Manchester United. Both of the English giants are courting the French 23-year-old to provide cover for their back lines. Currently, Todibo plies his trade with Nice. Before then, Barcelona had the defender, and the Spanish club loaned him […]