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/ 974 days agoEverton close to sale to US investment group
American investment group 777 Partners are reportedly ready to strike a deal for Premier League club Everton. The two sides stalled in intense negotiations for months now. The final agreement should finalize the next few days. Still, there are hurdles to overcome. Exact figures are not yet available. Bloomberg reports current Everton owner Farhad Moshiri […]

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/ 975 days agoPortugal scores nine in Euro 2024 Qualifying
Even without Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal had no issue finding the back of the net in Euro 2024 Qualifying against Luxembourg. Against Ronaldo's favorite international opponent, the side's all-time leading scorer missed out due to suspension. If you saw the scoreline from Monday's fixture, one would think Ronaldo played. Instead, three players from Portugal grabbed braces. […]

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/ 975 days agoMessi traveling with Argentina squad to Bolivia for WC qualifier
Lionel Messi will be traveling with the Argentina squad as it takes its 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign to Bolivia. Following the matchday one win over Ecuador, Messi underwent precautionary tests after he felt something. Despite concerns and questions about his availability, the squad's captain will be in La Paz. However, there are no guarantees […]

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/ 975 days agoWelcome to Wrexham season 2: Humphrey Ker interview
Our exclusive interview with Wrexham AFC Club Executive Director Humphrey Ker shines a light on several fascinating topics involving the global phenomenon that is Wrexham Association Football Club. Ker, who is responsible for turning Rob McElhenney into a soccer fan and ultimately into becoming co-owner of Wrexham alongside Ryan Reynolds, answers questions about who is […]

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/ 975 days agoManchester United debt surges past $1.25 billion for first time
The Glazers' decision to sell Manchester United will have to take the mounting debt at the club into account. According to the latest reports, Manchester United's debt now exceeds $1.25 billion. That is the highest it has ever been. It is contributing to the growing discontent among the Manchester United fanbase. According to the Daily […]

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/ 975 days agoPaul Pogba tests positive for doping after Serie A game
Paul Pogba made his long-awaited return to play with Juventus this season, but a doping accusation mired any further excitement. Following Juventus' win over Udinese on matchday two, Pogba took a required drug test. Reports in Italy say that test yielded heightened amounts of testosterone. Now, the Frenchman faces a ban that could reach as […]

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/ 975 days agoReal Madrid monitoring Julian Alvarez at Manchester City
Real Madrid is keeping tabs on Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez. The World Cup winner with Argentina is the secondary option behind Erling Haaland at the Etihad. However, when he has had his opportunities, he continues to make the most of them. According to several reports, Los Blancos see Alvarez as a safety net if […]

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/ 975 days agoGet Paramount+ special offer before prices rise again
A special offer on Paramount+ can go a long way with streaming services raising their prices. CBS's paid streaming platform recently bumped its monthly subscription price up by $1 to $5.99 per month. However, these services are not slowing down on that front. Paramount chief executive Bob Bakish revealed that June's price hike is not […]

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/ 975 days agoUSA vs Oman preview: Berhalter hunts second win in return
Gregg Berhalter's first game back in charge of the USMNT was lackluster. It typified the style of game fans saw in his first cycle as US manager. As in so many of the games during his previous stint, the US got the win by a scoreline that was more flattering than the game suggested. The […]

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/ 975 days agoGermany lines up Nagelsmann as boss, but there is major hurdle
After sacking Hansi Flick during the September international break, Germany is looking at Julian Nagelsmann to take over as the boss of Die Mannschaft. The former Bayern Munich manager has been out of a job since the back half of the 2022/23 campaign. The proven manager is the leading candidate to take over on a […]

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/ 975 days agoLyon, bottom of Ligue 1, sacks manager Laurent Blanch
Lyon dismissed manager Laurent Blanc following a disastrous start to the 2023/24 Ligue 1 campaign. Jean-François Vulliez is taking over as interim manager until Lyon can lock in a full-time manager. The club is bottom of the Ligue 1 table following a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of PSG just before the September international break. […]

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/ 975 days agoExpensive Chelsea signing may wait two months before debut
Romeo Lavia will remain on the bench as he nurses an injury. Therefore, the $67 million defensive midfielder will await his debut with Chelsea. That may come in late October if Chelsea's latest diagnosis is correct. Lavia suffered an ankle injury in training during a training session last week. Early scans following the knock hint […]

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/ 975 days agoSpain FA President Luis Rubiales resigns following Hermoso kiss
Harsh criticism and related suspensions have led to Luis Rubiales, the President of the Football Association in Spain, resigning from his post. Rubiales notoriously kissed Spain star Jenni Hermoso after Spain won the 2023 Women's World Cup. Despite widespread requests for his resignation, Rubiales protested what he called a "social assassination" from critics. On Sunday, […]

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/ 976 days agoOranje magic as Netherlands beat Ireland in Euro Qualifiers
The Netherlands came back from an early setback to beat the Republic of Ireland 2-1 in the European Championship Qualifiers at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday evening. The Irish came into the encounter at the back of a 2-0 loss at the hands of France while the Netherlands, playing under Ronald Koeman had easily dispatched […]

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/ 976 days agoMessi League Soccer: Pros and cons
In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of Messi’s magical run in Major League Soccer, as well as catching listeners up on where we’ve been. That's just the start of the conversation as we also chat about the wonders of British motorway service stations, whether the Messi effect has been able to impact […]