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/ 944 days ago2030 World Cup to offer potential relief to Barca's financial woes
For the first time, the World Cup spreads across three continents. Spain, Portugal, and Morocco will all host matches in 2030. To commemorate the inaugural tournament's centennial anniversary of Uruguay 1930, South America will open the tournament. Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina will each host games. While Spain and Morocco have yet to finalize their stadium […]

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/ 944 days agoWithout Messi, why watch the MLS Cup Playoffs?
From June to September, all we’ve heard from MLS and Apple is Messi, Messi, and Messi. Now that Inter Miami is out of the playoffs and Messi is away on international duty, the focus returns to MLS Cup Playoffs. But without the league’s main focal point, what are the redeeming reasons to watch MLS Cup […]

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/ 944 days agoJuve midfielder faces ban amid illegal gambling probe
Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli could face a ban similar to his teammate Paul Pogba, as he is currently under investigation for illegal gambling. The midfielder is allegedly at the center of a probe surrounding illegal online betting platforms. Italian chief prosecutor in Turin, Enrica Gabetta, confirmed the investigation but did not divulge any other information. […]

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/ 944 days agoUnited eyes David Beckham for key role if Qatar bid succeeds
The ownership of Premier League powerhouse Manchester United may change hands in the near future. Even though United has been available for sale since November 2022, negotiations have stagnated. The Red Devils have two potential new owners: Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who owns INEOS. There have been rumors that the Glazers may pull […]

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/ 944 days agoBeckham called Maguire to offer advice on dealing with abuse
Manchester United center-back Harry Maguire has revealed that David Beckham reached out to offer his support during repeated abuse from United supporters. The defender has been under intense scrutiny over the last few years by home and away fans. Maguire previously joined the Red Devils four years ago in a massive $97 million move from […]

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/ 944 days agoMessi Mania: Inter Miami to play friendlies in China and Japan
Inter Miami's 2023 Major League Soccer season campaign effectively finished after defeat against Cincinnati last weekend. After suffering a 1-0 defeat at home, Miami no longer had a mathematical chance to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs. Lionel Messi’s season with his new side will end with a pair of matches against Charlotte. The Argentine […]

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/ 944 days agoIan Wright justly says Arsenal needs Ivan Toney to win EPL title
Former Arsenal legend Ian Wright has claimed that the Gunners need a new center forward to win the Premier League title. The north London outfit led the English top flight for much of the 2022/23 season. However, they eventually fell to Manchester City in the end. Wright acknowledged that Arsenal's lack of a main goalscorer […]

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/ 944 days agoSaudi Pro League attendances are as low as 133 people
There has been plenty of talk about the rise of professional soccer inside Saudi Arabia. Although previously relatively unknown, the Saudi Pro League essentially exploded onto the scene when Cristiano Ronaldo decided to join Al Nassr in January. The move may have shocked many around the globe, but money certainly talked. Ronaldo is currently earning […]

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/ 944 days agoRooney continues American connection at Birmingham City
Wayne Rooney has officially been appointed head coach of Birmingham City. The former Manchester United star recently parted ways with D.C. United at the end of the current Major League Soccer season. The move by Birmingham helps continue an American connection at the club. The Championship side was previously purchased by United States-based Shelby Companies […]

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/ 945 days agoTata Martino's MLS record without Messi worse than Phil Neville
Perception versus reality are two completely different states of mind. After guiding Inter Miami to become 2023 Leagues Cup champions, Argentine coach Tata Martino was lauded by Apple's Taylor Twellman as "one of the best managers in the history of the game.” But how does the Tata Martino record look in his games without Lionel […]

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/ 945 days agoNew NWSL TV deal: Is it the right move?
As the 2023 regular season comes to what should be a hectic conclusion this Sunday, the NWSL made major news regarding its future this past week. A new NWSL TV deal is reportedly ready to go starting in 2024. And it will mark a significant change in the way fans will watch games. From 2020-2023, […]

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/ 945 days agoPremier League referee boss admits key mistake in Arsenal-City
Howard Webb, the head of the PGMOL that oversees all referee assignments in the Premier League, admitted to an error from center official Michael Oliver in Manchester City's loss at Arsenal. In the first half of the game, Mateo Kovacic committed a foul on Martin Odegaard. He picked up a yellow card for that incident. […]

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/ 945 days agoNewcastle planning to expand stadium to 65,000 seats
Newcastle United has started looking at an expansion to its stadium, St. James' Park. The team's arena currently has a capacity of just over 52,000 fans, which is the seventh-largest stadium in the Premier League. However, the club wants to expand its seats to fit up to 65,000 supporters. If completed, only Manchester United's Old […]

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/ 945 days agoBurnley and Chelsea game nearly had another VAR debacle
Premier League officials nearly had yet another VAR debacle during a matchup between Burnley and Chelsea at the weekend. The league has come under fire for a series of officiating blunders in recent months. However, a massive mistake in a recent Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur game has brought the league to an official crisis. Luis […]

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/ 945 days agoFlamengo hires former Brazil boss Tite as new head coach
Brazilian club Flamengo has announced the hiring of head coach Tite. The manager previously worked with a host of teams during his career. Nevertheless, his most recent job was with the Brazil national team. Tite's new contract at Flamengo, however, is not exactly a long-term move. The coach has signed a deal with the club […]