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/ 781 days agoWhich Premier League clubs are owned by Americans?
Americans are making more of a presence in the Premier League by owning a litany of clubs. Granted, not all of these are full ownership, as the expensive Premier League often demands multiple investors. Regardless, the ideology and business acumen of American owners is commonplace in the Premier League. In total, half of the clubs […]

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/ 781 days agoManchester United may miss out on Europe due to UEFA rules
UEFA released its regulations regarding multi-club ownership, and that has major implications for the status of Manchester United in Europe next season. The rules state clubs with the same ownership group, like Manchester United and Nice for example, can play in Europe. However, they must be in different competitions. If they are in the same […]

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/ 782 days agoSecond try? James Rodriguez opens up door to La Liga return
James Rodriguez, who used to play for Real Madrid, might be open to playing in La Liga again before he retires. During the 2014 World Cup, the Colombian forward turned heads with some eyecatching performances for his country. He ended up moving to Real Madrid for $81 million as a result. Many people thought that […]

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/ 782 days agoRatcliffe to take first victim at United, star offered to La Liga side
There will allegedly be casualties galore during Sir Jim Ratcliffe's tenure as an owner of Manchester United. Club captain, Bruno Fernandes, seems to be in line to be the first to depart. Apparently, the Old Trafford side has reportedly offered him to Barcelona. Ratcliffe's determination to become a United owner is plain to see. Many […]

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/ 782 days agoBarca's Laporta hits out at Real Madrid TV in new furious rant
Real Madrid TV's tendency to air replays of refereeing decisions has ignited passionate discussion among Spanish soccer fans. Many see their usage of highlight reels to call out referees' "errors" in forthcoming matches as an attempt to heighten the pressure. This is why many La Liga teams are reportedly unhappy with Real Madrid and Real […]

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/ 782 days ago2024 Copa America: Canada face Messi, Costa Rica in Group D
As the United States prepares to host the 2024 Copa America, CONMEBOL has started making announcements about the details of the tournament. In the summer of 2024, the United States will play home to the 48th edition of the event. Teams from CONCACAF will go head-to-head as Argentina seek to defend their championship. Overall, North […]

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/ 782 days agoBarcelona to use key player as 'financial lever' this summer
Thanks to their well-documented financial woes, Barcelona will have little choice but to make major sales this summer. Having finances accessible to their new manager—who they yet have to announce—is supposedly their goal Raphinha is among a number of players who have recently come to light as potential trade targets. In fact, a Saudi team […]

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/ 782 days agoMexico is the last test for Berhalter to prove he fits with USMNT
The recent 3-1 win over Jamaica in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals may be the least ceremonious win in USMNT history. An uninspired squad trailed after one minute following a defensive lapse on a well-worked throw-in. Demanding an equalizer, the United States failed to generate a considerable number of chances that tested Jamaican goalkeeper Andre […]

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/ 783 days agoOlivier Giroud sparks debate with bizarre stance on VAR
Olivier Giroud of AC Milan gave his perspective on the vexing issue of the video assistant referee (VAR). To add fuel to the fire, the prolific striker voiced his reservations about using modern technology to evaluate questionable on-field incidents. Because of this technology, the veteran claims, the game is becoming slower. The Frenchman, who is […]

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/ 783 days agoZidane to lead France after Euro 2024? Les Blues reveal stance
The legendary Zinedine Zidane will not be taking over as manager of the France national team anytime soon. There has been persistent speculation that the three-time Champions League-winning manager may take over as coach of his country's national side. Nevertheless, there has been no official proposal. The French FA decided to keep Didier Deschamps on […]

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/ 783 days agoBig step: Everton's 777 Partners takeover talks reach next level
There may be a resolution on the horizon regarding Everton's protracted takeover by 777 Partners. A letter from the Premier League to 777 Partners, the potential owners of Everton, states that the league is "minded to approve" the acquisition, Bloomberg say. Last September, current owner Farhad Moshiri reached an agreement to sell the club to […]

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/ 783 days agoFour more Premier League teams set for US preseason tour
As we near the end of the 2023-24 season, Premier League teams are already making arrangements for a US tour. The likes of Liverpool, Manchester United, and Arsenal have all confirmed that the United States will play host to their preseason tours. There will be a string of matches in which they face off against […]

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/ 783 days agoUSA stars missing from Panini's Copa America album
The 2024 Copa America, one of the year's most talked-about events involving the USA, will have a brand-new collectible sticker book, carrying Panini's name. In its newest iteration, the United States will host the CONMEBOL American continent competition from June 20 to July 14. Along with South American teams, the event also features six CONCACAF […]

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/ 783 days agoWhich Premier League teams are not playing in USA this year?
Each summer, soccer fans in the USA hope that their favorite Premier League team makes the trip across the Atlantic Ocean to play a friendly or two. Some of the biggest clubs from around Europe typically head abroad to conduct their preseason preparations. The United States is generally one of the top destinations for these […]

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/ 783 days agoMan Utd fans breathe easy as Southgate distances himself from job
England national team manager Gareth Southgate has poured cold water on possibly taking the Manchester United job. The coach has been heavily linked with a possible move to Manchester this summer in recent days. This is, however, despite the fact that the Red Devils still have a manager in place. Erik ten Hag was brought […]