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USMNT feeling confident for Wales World Cup game

The US Men’s National team take on Wales in their opening World Cup clash on Monday and former goalkeeper Brad Friedel has claimed that the players are in great mood and feel confident about their chances. Head coach Gregg Berhalter has an injury free squad to choose with all 26 players in the squad participating […]

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Alphonso Davies doubtful for Canada World Cup opener

Canada could be dealt a major blow for their World Cup group opener against Belgium on Wednesday as left wing back Alphonso Davies is set to miss the game through injury. It would be huge setback for the North American side when they take the field in what is deemed as the biggest game in […]

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Iran resilient under media pressure ahead of England match

Iran's national team remains resilient amid the turmoil of their nation. However, since Team Melli arrived in Qatar, the team has been bombarded by the press. Manager stands his ground After being greeted with a cake in Doha, Carlos Queiroz went from elated to ill-tempered during his first press conference. The Portuguese manager offered a […]

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Cristiano Ronaldo wax figure debuts at Madame Tussauds

With the World Cup set to kick off tomorrow in Qatar, Cristiano Ronaldo revealed his new wax statue for the Madame Tussauds wax museum in New York on Friday evening. In doing so, the Portugal captain became the first ever athlete to accomplish a “Times Square Makeover”. RONALDO PROMOTES PORTUGAL TO US MARKET The was […]

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FOX’s World Cup viewership faces NFL in battle for TV ratings

Jon Hamm appears in ads for car insurance, tax prep, and luxury cars. Can he sell us on watching a World Cup sandwiched between Thanksgiving and Christmas? Advertising is a key catalyst for the normalization of new behavior. It’s why Meta spent around $13 million on a Super Bowl ad. Similarly, it is why Hamm, […]

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Youthful Ecuador looks to make history at World Cup

Ecuador manager Gustavo Alfaro has named his 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. La Tri will be playing in their fourth World Cup, with their first appearance being just 20 years ago in 2002. Alfaro made some headlines with his squad selection by leaving out Club León's Byron Castillo. Ever since the South […]

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James Maddison likely to miss England-Iran game

James Maddison is set to miss England’s opening encounter against Iran in the World Cup on Monday through injury. The 25-year-old missed a second consecutive day of training at England’s base training camp in Doha completing a solo session indoors. The Leicester City midfielder has been struggling since picking up a knee injury last weekend […]

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England and Wales to defy FIFA and wear OneLove armbands

England and Wales will defy FIFA and wear their own ‘OneLove’ armband at the World Cup that kicks off in Qatar tomorrow. The recent development comes after the sport’s governing body had launched their own version on the eve of the much-awaited tournament. FIFA has also earlier requested the captains of all the participating nations […]

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What is success for Spain at the 2022 World Cup?

Spain head to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with a settled squad and coaching setup. After the catastrophic bereavement process Luis Enrique had to go through in his personal life, the Spanish coach returned to lead La Roja into Euro 2020. It was a tournament that didn’t start especially well. The former Barcelona coach […]

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St. Louis CITY SC unveils their first MLS kit: Our review of it

The newest MLS club, St. Louis CITY SC (yes, officially they capitalize the entire word CITY) has released their first ever kit, a bold magenta number that will certainly stand out. The organization is set to debut in 2023, though they did field a reserve team in MLS NEXT Pro this season. But that team […]

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NWSL announces schedule details for 2023 season

The National Women's Soccer League, or simply NWSL, revealed all the schedule details for the 2023 season. The 176-game schedule is the 11th in the league's young history. Last season's champions, the Portland Thorns, had Sophia Smith guide them to the side's third title. That figure is the highest among the teams competing in the […]

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Peacock taking soccer to the streets of New York and Miami

Peacock is broadcasting all 64 games at the World Cup as the main part of its extensive coverage. Of course, those games are in Spanish, as FOX holds the rights to the English-language broadcasts of the World Cup. However, Peacock does not stop its World Cup content at just the live broadcasts of games. In […]

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Arsenal raise Edu up to sporting director after success

Arsenal promoted Edu to the club's sporting director on Friday. Previously, the Brazilian held the position of technical director at Arsenal. The difference between sporting and technical director is what Edu oversees. In his prior role, Edu played a key role in transfers involving the men's and women's teams. Now, Edu adds the academy to […]

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King of Beers gets stadium ban from World Cup hosts

Budweiser, the principal beer sponsor for FIFA over the last three decades, received a stadium ban on beers from Qatar at the World Cup. Kicking off in just days, there is now a ban on the sale of beer to the majority of guests. According to the Financial Times, alcohol is not banned for everybody, […]

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Real Madrid theme park sounds fake, but is real

A Real Madrid theme park is coming to the Middle East late in 2023. The Spanish super club announced an agreement with Dubai Parks and Resorts for the launch of the park in the fourth quarter of next year. Real Madrid described it as an innovative experience for fans of all ages. They can immerse […]