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/ 1078 days ago

Fan attack on player may end Bordeaux's promotion hopes

Bordeaux's slim hopes of earning promotion to Ligue 1 are in doubt after their match with Rodez was abandoned Friday night. Midfielder Lucas Buades gave Rodez the lead in the 22nd minute but was then injured by a rogue Bordeaux fan. The fan rushed the pitch and pushed Buades as he celebrated the big goal. […]

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Jose Mourinho deserves suspension after Europa League row

As Jose Mourinho hounded down Anthony Taylor after Roma's Europa League Final loss to Sevilla, he started a wave of dismal behavior coming out of the Roma supporter base. The Portuguese manager, losing his first European final, waited for the English referee in the garage after the contest. It was truly disgusting behavior. Worse off, […]

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Real Madrid have shock interest in Kai Havertz, says report

Real Madrid reportedly has a serious interest in signing Kai Havertz this summer. The Chelsea attacker previously joined the Blues in 2020 in a deal worth over $90 million. However, the German has not exactly panned out so far in west London. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed Real's wishes on Friday. It is being claimed […]

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Paramount+ sponsoring Inter Milan shirt for last two games

During the last two Inter Milan games of the 2022/23 campaign, the Paramount+ logo will feature on the front of the shirt. CBS's paid streaming service is the home of both Serie A and the UEFA Champions League for American audiences. With a game against Torino in the Serie A finale this weekend, this means […]

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Rafael Leao new Milan contract has $188 million release clause

AC Milan has confirmed that Rafael Leao has signed a new contract extension to remain with the club. The news is particularly important considering that the 23-year-old star's previous deal was set to expire in 2024. However, the Italian side has now tied down their key player until the summer of 2028. Along with the […]

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/ 1079 days ago

Lingard among dozen players released by Nottingham Forest

Jesse Lingard has officially departed Nottingham Forest after one year with the club. On Friday, the East Midlands team announced a dozen players will now become free agents. Half of these players were on the senior squad, while the remaining six featured for the youth side. Along with Lingard, Forest also parted ways with Andre […]

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JJ Watt’s connection with Burnley’s small town vibe

JJ Watt is developing a strong connection with Burnley. Granted, the Pewaukee, Wisconsin native has no direct ties to the English town with a population just shy of 100,000. Nor is the former NFL defensive lineman known for his affinity to soccer. For much of Watt's life, his major connection to the sport was through […]

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Bayern may sell key attacking trio as club looks to rebuild

Bayern Munich is reportedly ready to part ways with three key players during the summer transfer period in something of a rebuild under Thomas Tuchel. According to Bild, the club will be open to offers for Sadio Mane, Leroy Sane, and Serge Gnabry. The German outlet has made the claims as Bayern endured a fairly […]

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Leeds to target Brendan Rodgers as next coach, says report

Leeds United and Sam Allardyce have predictably parted ways as the club prepares for next season in the Championship. The English coach was previously brought to the team as a last-ditch effort to save the club from relegation. However, Leeds lost three of four matches with Allardyce at the helm and couldn't avoid the drop. […]

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How Michael Jordan and Seth Meyers helped NBC get the EPL

When World Soccer Talk recently interviewed NBC Sports executive Jon Miller who played a crucial role in helping the broadcaster sign the Premier League rights deal, we learned of the roles that basketball legend Michael Jordan and talk show host Seth Meyers played. Here's how Jon Miller, president of acquisitions and partnerships at NBC Sports, […]

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/ 1079 days ago

Bay FC unveiled as latest NWSL team

The National Women's Soccer League will be adding a San Francisco Bay Area team in 2024, and now we know what it will be called – Bay FC. The name "Bay Football Club" was unveiled alongside the team branding Thursday. Notably, the club includes USWNT alumni Brandi Chastain, Danielle Slaton, Leslie Osborne and Aly Wagner […]

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Verdict on Everton FFP violations may take 4 years to complete

Everton may not know the verdict of its alleged breach of Financial Fair Play, or FFP, rules for another four years. News initially surfaced of the charges back in March. However, while fellow Premier League clubs had hoped for a quick resolution to the issue, it seems as if everyone will have to remain patient. […]

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AC Milan 23/24 kit blends modernity with tradition

The AC Milan 23/34 has been released onto the world, and it's a slick new variation of an iconic shirt. Per the club, the new top is "Inspired by the city of Milan and the unstoppable spirit of its people." It delivers on the traditional Rossoneri red and black look, but rendered in a series […]

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Balogun included in USMNT Nations League roster

Folarin Balogun has been named in the latest USMNT 24-man roster ahead of the Concacaf Nations League Finals. The squad starts reporting to Los Angeles as early as Sunday, June 4. Newly appointed interim head coach B.J. Callaghan must then trim one player from the squad to submit his 23-player squad to CONCACAF by June […]

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Man United vs Man City FA Cup Final: ESPN's Coverage Plans

Saturday's FA Cup Final coverage plans see a first-ever Manchester Derby at this stage in the competition. The Premier League winners from the blue half of Manchester take on the League Cup winners from the red. With Wembley Stadium hosting the game yet again, it could be a chance for Manchester City to take one […]