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/ 1246 days agoBBC's World Cup closing montage captures greatest moments
One of the ways that the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) stands apart from other broadcasters worldwide is their commitment to quality. For instance, BBC's World Cup closing montage is four minutes and forty-four seconds of beauty. It encapsulates many of the most memorable moments from Qatar 2022. But it's more than a highlight reel. It's […]

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/ 1247 days ago2022 USMNT TV ratings increased 4% compared to 2014
The year is drawing to a close and that means it is time to take a look at the 2022 USMNT TV ratings. This year was different for the US than any other year for some time. The USMNT returned to the World Cup after missing out on the 2018 edition of the tournament. Consequently, the […]

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/ 1247 days agoKarim Benzema retires from France national team
After decades of messy scandals; from allegation of racism from French media and fans, to a disastrous blackmail case, Karim Benzema's tumultous career with Les Bleus is over. His announcement came through social media. "I made the efforts and the mistakes it took to get to where I am today, and I'm proud of that," […]

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/ 1247 days agoInternational press celebrate Argentina World Cup win
Why was the Argentina vs France World Cup Final so special? Let us count the ways. It was the first final with multiple comebacks since 1966 and all that. It was the first Final ever where each team scored at least three goals. And of course, it was Leo Messi's first win. Let's see how […]

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/ 1247 days agoArgentina World Cup win brings Andres Cantor to tears on TV
Argentina won the World Cup in dramatic fashion beating France in what was arguably one of the greatest finals of all time. Lionel Messi and co. beat the 2018 Champions on penalties after it had ended 3-3 in extra time. Argentina led the contest with two early goals in the first half but a quickfire […]

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/ 1248 days agoFIFA tries to censor footage of Hakimi blasting Infantino
FIFA is reportedly trying to cover up footage of Moroccan defender Acraf Hakimi confronting the governing body’s President Gianni Infantino after the third-place playoff against Croatia on Saturday evening at the Khalifa International stadium. Morocco were furious and were left frustrated with some of decision making from Qatari referee Abdulrahman Al-Jassim. FIFA, however, are trying […]

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/ 1248 days agoArgentina win World Cup in one of the classic finals of all time
Argentina defeated France on penalties to claim their third World Cup title. In what was arguably the greatest World Cup final ever, the Albiceleste got off to a dream start when Lionel Messi calmly slotted away a penalty in the 23rd minute after Angel Di Maria was brought down on the box by Ousmane Dembele. […]

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/ 1248 days agoMoukoko agent hints at summer transfer away from Dortmund
After a depressing World Cup where German wunderkind Youssoufa Moukoko played just one minute, Moukoko is reportedly leaning towards leaving Dortmund in January. That's right. Moukoko could leave Dortmund right as they launch what could be their closest shot at winning the Bundesliga in almost a decade. The precocious prodigy leads the Black in Yellow […]

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/ 1248 days agoMessi joins Pelé and Maradona as immortals
In 2013, during a visit with Pope Francis, legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon touched Lionel Messi’s face and stated “I wanted to make sure he was human like us. For me, Lionel Messi is an alien that dedicates himself to playing with humans." High praise from one of football’s greatest goalkeepers. And yes, Lionel Messi is […]

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/ 1248 days agoFA confirms Gareth Southgate will stay as England manager
After a disappointing World Cup that saw England get knocked out in the quarter-finals, the English FA has confirmed that manager Gareth Southgate will retain his position going into Euro 2024. "We are delighted to confirm that Gareth Southgate is continuing as England manager, and will lead our Euro 2024 campaign," FA chief executive Mark […]

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/ 1248 days agoWomen's Champions League groups – what teams need to qualify
Group A Group A of the Women's Champions League features three dangerous sides in Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid. The group produced some very interesting matches and included some very exciting story lines. Chelsea, with thirteen points in five matches, are wreaking havoc on both the Women's Super League and the Champions League. They […]

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/ 1248 days agoManchester United in talks with Qatar Investors
The Athletic have reported that Manchester United co-owner Avram Glazer has held talks with Qatari and Saudi Arabian investors during his trip to the World Cup in Doha. The recent developments come after the Glazers had decided to put the club up for sale earlier in November. The report claims that the Raine Group who […]

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/ 1248 days agoWrexham to play MLS teams in summer 2023 tour
Wrexham A.F.C. co-owner Rob McElhenney recently proclaimed that he wanted the club to become 'America's team.' As a guest on The Town with Matthew Belloni podcast, the actor said that there's a big opportunity for the Welsh club Stateside. “One of my intentions is to make Wrexham ‘America’s team.’ I don’t know why we couldn’t […]

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/ 1248 days agoEPL clubs restart this week for fans craving more soccer
The World Cup is obviously the biggest and most popular soccer competition on the planet. Every four years, World Cup fever takes over fanatics from all over the world. However, club soccer is where it's at where you can enjoy the best games from around the world almost every day of the year. There are […]

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/ 1249 days agoFIFA boss says soccer will be top sport in North America
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has doubled down on claims that soccer will become the top sport in North America. He previously made similar remarks when the host cities were announced for the 2026 World Cup. The governing body of the sport's president echoed these sentiments on Friday. Growth of soccer in North America When asked […]