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/ 1000 days agoEPL commentators on NBC: Aug. 18 to 21
Well, we are off and running in the Premier League. Certain top-flight sides left their fans wanting more. For example, Everton lost, and it is already under the microscope again. Some teams impressed, including Manchester City and Newcastle. City beat newcomers Burnley at Turf Moor, while Newcastle put out a phenomenal performance by thrashing Aston […]

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/ 1000 days agoOutrageous Leagues Cup final ticket prices are bad look for MLS
Inter Miami's qualification into the Leagues Cup Final against Nashville has not been kind to ticket prices. Although the World Cup winner's appearance in the game is expected to drive up prices, they are too high. Pricing out the fans in Nashville continues the 'pay-to-play' nature that has plagued American soccer. Understandably, it is a […]

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/ 1000 days agoMessi, like Pele, can leave a historic legacy on American soccer
Nearly 50 years before Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami, the world's greatest soccer player at the time, Pele, shocked the world by coming out of retirement to sign with the North American Soccer League's New York Cosmos. These two transfers, separated by five decades, provide an intriguing comparison of the influence of global superstars. That […]

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/ 1000 days agoLaLiga brings on Visit Saudi as league's global sponsor
LaLiga announced a partnership with Visit Saudi, the Saudi Arabian tourism board. Visit Saudi is a familiar sponsor among soccer fans. The tourism board sponsors Lionel Messi, but it made headlines for its relationship with the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. However, LaLiga announcing a partnership with Visit Saudi is both hypocritical and ironic. LaLiga, […]

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/ 1000 days agoUruguay debuts stadium plans as part of 2030 World Cup bid
One hundred years after hosting the inaugural World Cup final, Uruguay provided a glimpse of what its national stadium, the Estadio Centenario, could look like if the country hosts the 2030 World Cup. Uruguay won the first World Cup, which is the only time the South American nation hosted the tournament. The Estadio Centenario hosted […]

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/ 1000 days agoEngland to reject USWNT approach for highly rated coach
The English Football Association (FA) is prepared to hold on to England women's national team head coach Sarina Wiegman at all costs despite the new vacancy with the USWNT. The Dutch coach is a top contender to replace Vlatko Andonovski, who resigned from the United States on Thursday. The coach's decision comes less than two […]

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/ 1000 days agoApple buying or partnering with ESPN makes sense, per analyst
Apple has emerged as a potential partner for Disney as it looks to sort out what to do with ESPN. While Disney could certainly use the reach of Apple, one tech expert says it is a no-brainer for Apple, too. The mega-company started its foray into the sports world, and ESPN would unlock more opportunities […]

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/ 1001 days agoLiverpool look to complete shock deal for Wataru Endo
Liverpool has made a shock move to sign Wataru Endo from Stuttgart in a deal worth around $20 million. The Reds were forced to make the move due to missing out on other key targets. The 30-year-old Japan international made 33 Bundesliga appearances last season, as Stuttgart finished 16th out of the 18 teams. He […]

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/ 1001 days agoFulham wants to replace outgoing star with Balogun of Arsenal
Fulham is reportedly stepping up efforts to sign the United States men's national team striker Folarin Balogun of Arsenal. The USMNT forward has links with a move away from Emirates Stadium. Those rumors persisted throughout the summer. However, the north London outfit has not been able to offload the star due to their hefty asking […]

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/ 1001 days agoConstruction of new Inter Miami stadium to star Messi delayed
The clock is ticking for Inter Miami to get its new stadium in Miami ready for Lionel Messi before the World Cup star ends his contract in 2025. Named Miami Freedom Park, the construction of the new Inter Miami stadium is behind schedule. David Beckham originally wanted the 73-acre site to open in 2022. However, […]

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/ 1001 days agoLionel Messi’s Inter Miami invited to Copa Libertadores
Inter Miami has received a massive boost since they signed superstar Lionel Messi. Although the club currently sits bottom of the Eastern Conference MLS table, they have essentially been transformed, both on and off the pitch, in the last month. The Argentine legend has propelled his new club to the Leagues Cup final. However, interest […]

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/ 1001 days agoLaLiga brings new audiovisual experience to live broadcasts
LaLiga is looking to separate itself with its viewing experience. In doing so, it hopes to challenge the Premier League, which it sees as its principal rival when it comes to competition for global viewers. Even if the era of Messi and Ronaldo is gone and Spanish clubs are not dominating as they did in […]

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/ 1001 days agoUSWNT boss Vlatko Andonovski steps down after World Cup
Vlatko Andonovski has reportedly resigned from his role as head coach of the USWNT after a disappointing World Cup exit in the round of 16. A source familiar with the situation has supposedly confirmed the news to the AP and ESPN. Andonovski's decision to depart the team comes just 11 days after the Americans were […]

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/ 1001 days agoRecommended US venues to co-host the 2027 Women's World Cup
The next five years are going to be the biggest in American soccer history. Numerous high-level international tournaments are coming to the United States. In 2024, the Copa America returns to these shores after eight years away. The revamped Club World Cup is coming the following year. However, the two biggest sporting events coming to […]

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/ 1001 days agoBrady’s Birmingham City issuing fines to players ignoring staff
Tom Brady is working to create morale at Birmingham City, and his club has started issuing fines to players that are not cordial. While the future Hall of Fame quarterback likely had minimal say in the procedure itself, Brady is bringing a new vibe to the club. He admitted that he does not know much […]