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EPL commentators on NBC: Aug. 25 to 27

At what point is it too early for teams to be celebrating or panicking? After gameweek three, we might have a clearer picture. Arsenal picked up a massive win at Crystal Palace with 10 men. Manchester City also had a big weekend last time out with a win over Newcastle United. At the other end […]

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Spanish FA president refuses to resign in dramatic speech

Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales has emphatically refused to step down from his role. The 46-year-old exec received immediate backlash for kissing soccer star Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain collected the Women's World Cup title on Sunday. The triumph was Spain's first ever trophy at the prestigious tournament. High-ranking government officials […]

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Early-season drama: Top five games to watch this weekend

Even though we are early in the European club calendar, league tables are already starting to take shape. Some clubs are struggling to live up to expectations, others are breaking barriers. Soccer fans have already seen some players take leagues by storm, namely Jude Bellingham and his dominance of LaLiga. Just one or two games […]

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Former EPL official purposely made VAR error to protect ref

Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has admitted that he purposely avoided correcting a mistake during a match last season while on VAR duty. The now retired official made the claim while on the Up Front podcast with Simon Jordan. According to Dean, he failed to ask match referee Anthony Taylor to review an incorrect […]

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Leagues Cup doesn't fit CONCACAF ecosystem: How to fix it

The 2023 Leagues Cup was a new era for the competition. No longer simply a series of glorified friendlies, it is now a full-fledged piece of the CONCACAF club puzzle, offering spots in the newly re-christened Champions Cup for 2024. But despite some fun moments (and the perfectly-timed arrival of arguably the world's biggest star), […]

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Saudi club rekindling interest in Liverpool's Salah

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is once again being targeted by Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad. David Ornstein of The Athletic is reporting that the Middle Eastern club is reigniting their interest in the 31-year-old star. Al Ittihad had links with the Egyptian earlier in the month. Liverpool, however, currently insists that it has no […]

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Mancini in talks to become Saudi Arabia manager, says report

Roberto Mancini will not head to vacation and retirement quite yet. The manager recently resigned from the Italy national team following some disappointing results in recent months. Despite collecting the 2020 Euro title with the team, Italy then failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Mancini followed up the disappointment with losses […]

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USL to leave San Diego after 2023 with MLS coming to town

The United Soccer League announced the San Diego Loyal will play its final season in the USL Championship in 2023. With an ownership group led by Andrew Vassiliadis and Landon Donovan, the San Diego Loyal built a strong base in the area. The side only played its first game in the USL Championship in 2020. […]

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Monaco nearing agreement for Balogun, says report

Monaco is reportedly close to agreeing a deal to sign Folarin Balogun from Arsenal. The two teams have been in talks about the transfer for weeks, but the French side has yet to make another official bid. Arsenal previously rejected an offer for the USMNT striker in the region of $38 million. The Gunners have […]

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Ancelotti dismisses more signings, ends Mbappe saga

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has proclaimed that the club is finished doing business in the transfer market to end any chance of Kylian Mbappe. The transfer market closes in LaLiga on Sep. 1. Mbappe looked like a potential arrival, or any other player, joining the LaLiga giants ahead of September 1st. The Frenchman has […]

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FIFA opens investigation into Spanish Football President

FIFA opened an investigation into Spanish Football President Luis Rubiales. The executive earned criticism for the way he treated players after Spain won the Women's World Cup. Not only did he kiss Jenni Hermoso during the celebration. He awkwardly promised a trip to Ibiza to celebrate with the players. Additionally, that is where he said […]

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Miami, Houston advance to US Open Cup final after late drama

Lionel Messi once again propelled Inter Miami to its second final in less than a week, where it will face Houston in the US Open Cup. Inter Miami collected the Leagues Cup trophy on Sunday after beating Nashville in an epic penalty shootout. Much like the match at the weekend, Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup seminal […]

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Toni Kroos slams Spanish talent's Saudi move as embarrassing

Celta Vigo star Gabri Veiga joined the long list of players to move to Saudi Arabia this summer, but Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos took exception to the move. Kroos, who is now 33 and is winding down his career, has won everything. Therefore, he has nothing more to prove from a professional soccer player's […]

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Manchester City eyes two EPL players as potential late additions

Manchester City is looking to make late additions largely in response to Kevin De Bruyne's major injury. The Belgian is out for at least four months with a hamstring injury. It is the same one that forced an early exit in last season's UEFA Champions League Final. Having already added De Bruyne's compatriot Jeremy Doku, […]

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Villa smashes Hibs 5-0 in Europa Conference playoff

Aston Villa picked up a massive advantage over Hibernian in a Europa Conference League playoff on Wednesday. The Premier League side thumped Hibs in Scotland 5-0 thanks in part to a hat trick by Ollie Watkins. Leon Bailey and Douglas Luiz also added goals for the ruthless Villa team on the night. The only issue […]