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/ 945 days agoCONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers streaming across Fanatiz
The tournament may still be a long way off, but CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers for 2026 are already in full swing. The first global region to start the qualification process is also one of the most competitive, featuring several top teams fighting for a spot in 2026. Watching, however, is a bit of a throwback […]

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/ 945 days agoFormer Chelsea star Eden Hazard announces his retirement
Former Belgium international star Eden Hazard has officially announced his retirement from the sport. The winger recently departed Real Madrid after his contract at the club was terminated in the summer. There were rumors that Hazard had opportunities to continue his playing career, but he ultimately made the decision to retire at the age of […]

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/ 945 days agoMediterranean nations Italy and Turkey to host Euro 2032
The UEFA executive committee has officially picked Italy and Turkey as co-hosts for Euro 2032. The decision ultimately became straightforward after the duo dropped out of contention for the 2028 Euros. Along with naming the host nations for the 2032 tournament, UEFA also revealed that the United Kingdom and Ireland will host Euro 2028. Italy […]

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/ 946 days agoRonaldo plans on staying with Al-Nassr through 2026 World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo waved off any discussion of his retirement as he plans to keep playing with Al-Nassr and Portugal through the 2026 World Cup. The Portuguese icon sees playing in the 2026 competition as a sendoff to his career. Ronaldo is one of six players to have played in five World Cups. He would, along […]

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/ 946 days agoLigue 1 open to playing cup game in US in new media rights deal
As Ligue 1 hunts a new media rights deal in the US, it has revealed a bold strategy to entice potential broadcasters. While teams are no strangers to friendlies in the United States, the French top flight may take it a step further. There is legitimate reason to believe Ligue 1 will bring a meaningful […]

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/ 946 days agoBarcelona hit with more injury problems before int’l break
Barcelona cannot escape its injury problems, and it is having a direct impact on the team's form in the current campaign. Following a harrowing 2-2 draw against Granada on Sunday, Barcelona revealed that two starters faced medical uncertainty. One of those is still reporting to international duty over the next two weeks. Barcelona announced Jules […]

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/ 946 days agoGermany sporting director Voller critical of USA friendlies
Germany is coming over to the USA for a pair of friendlies against the United States Men's National Team and Mexico. However, not everyone in Germany is taking so kindly to the friendlies in a period of turmoil for Die Mannschaft. With Julian Nagelsmann making his coaching debut with Germany in these friendlies, some are […]

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/ 946 days agoUEFA suspends all matches in Israel due to ongoing conflict
UEFA, the governing body of soccer in Europe, postponed all fixtures taking place in Israel over the next two weeks. Israel is currently engaged in a war against Hamas, a Palestinian militant group. The Guardian reports over 700 people have died in Israel since a surprise Hamas attack. Israeli retaliatory airstrikes in Gaza have killed […]

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/ 946 days agoSevilla hunts for another manager after sacking Mendilibar
Once again, Sevilla is undergoing a change of manager after it sacked Jose Luis Mendilibar. This is the third manager Sevilla has sacked in just over a calendar year. Since 2010, Sevilla has had 14 different permanent managers. Jose Luis Mendilibar was a replacement for Jorge Sampaoli in March of last season. At the time, […]

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/ 946 days agoAtletico Madrid ties down Diego Simeone to contract extension
Following a dozen years in Spain, Atletico Madrid is readying a new contract extension for manager Diego Simeone. The Argentine boss is the longest-tenured coach in Europe, who is currently in his 12th season with the Colchoneros. Atletico Madrid has no intention of stopping that relationship anytime soon. According to Fabrizio Romano, Simeone and Atletico […]

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/ 946 days agoSepp Blatter calls multi-continental 2030 World Cup absurd
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter delivered fiery remarks about the idea of putting the 2030 World Cup in six different countries. Speaking to Swiss newspaper SonntagsBlick the disgraced FIFA executive said it is absurd that the current FIFA bosses are splitting the competition up. He credits his frustration with the fact that a World Cup […]

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/ 946 days agoWayne Rooney in line to take over as Birmingham City manager
Just days after parting ways with DC United, Birmingham City targets manager Wayne Rooney to fill a new coaching vacancy. On Monday morning, Birmingham City sacked John Eustace. The shock move comes after two wins in the Championship for Birmingham. The St. Andrews' club sits sixth in the current table, which is above where many […]

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/ 947 days agoTop games in the 2023 October international break
The October international break brings top-quality games to the TV screens in the United States. Even if it puts a hiatus on what has been a captivating club season, fans have access to other competitions. For example, the next week of games brings UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying, World Cup 2026 qualifying and friendlies. Among those […]

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/ 947 days agoLate Martinelli strike gives Arsenal huge victory over Man City
Gabriel Martinelli scored an 87th-minute winner as Arsenal beat Manchester 1-0 to secure huge three points at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon. For most of the game, there was nothing to separate the two sides, but the hosts rode their luck to victory as Martinelli’s shot deflected off Nathan Ake to wrongfoot Ederson and […]

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/ 947 days agoBrighton hold Liverpool in pulsating four goal thriller
Brighton held Liverpool to a 2-2 draw in an absorbing encounter at the Amex Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The hosts took an early lead in the 20th minute when Simon Adingra dispossessed Alexis MacAllister outside the box before curling a low shot past Alisson into the net. Brighton passing controls the game Roberto De Zerbi's […]