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PSG quartet suspended for homophobic chants during game

Ousmane Dembele, Achraf Hakimi, Layvin Kurzawa and Randal Kolo Muani picked up one-game suspensions. French officials dealt the four Paris Saint-Germain players bans for participating in homophobic chants. PSG fans were previously heard singing offensive songs during a matchup with Marseille. The Ligue de Football Professionnel (IFL) punished the players after they joined in on […]

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EPL Commentators on NBC: Oct. 7 & 8

Just before the October international break, Premier League clubs try to send their players out with wins. That may be easier said than done for some clubs. Some of the top clubs are struggling mightily. Others see the hiatus for national team play as inopportune based on good form. Regardless of all that, the highlight […]

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Del Piero tempted by enticing role at Ronaldo's Al-Nassr

Saudi outfit Al-Nassr is courting Alessando Del Piero to take the role of sporting director there. The team captained by Cristiano Ronaldo has been on fire, attracting star players from all around Europe. Following their recent on-field success, the Riyadh-based side aims to bolster their administrative ranks. Del Piero retired from soccer at the beginning […]

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Pogba faces four-year ban after failing second drug test

Paul Pogba has failed yet another drug test, which means he is more than likely to pick up a ban. The Juventus midfielder previously tested positive for a banned substance back in early September. However, his backup sample also contained the extra testosterone as well. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Pogba initially failed the drug […]

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Osimhen makes swift penalty duty decision after Tiktok saga

Top clubs throughout Europe sought out Victor Osimhen this past summer. He drew interest from Europe's elite clubs eager to strengthen their attacking options. He featured 32 times in Serie A last season. The Nigerian is the first African to win the Golden Boot with 26 goals. Osimhen has not slowed down at all. He […]

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El Clasico derby in works for Bayern want-away star

Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich may lose star forward Leroy Sane in the summer of 2024, and Barcelona and Real Madrid are courting the German. The 27-year-old joined the club from Manchester City in the summer of 2020. He has been red hot for the Bavarians this season. He has scored or assisted six goals in […]

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Brighton fights to earn first Europa League point at Marseille

Brighton came back from 2-0 down at halftime to earn a draw away to Marseille in the Europa League. The French side netted both of their goals within one minute of each other in the opening period. Nevertheless, the Seagulls stormed out of the halftime break to level the score in the Europa League fixture. […]

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Barcelona set for 2024 summer clearout: Who could leave club?

The difficulties Barcelona had during the summer transfer window were more than just a lack of success in registering players. At the last minute, they were able to finalize the registration of Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix this summer. This is a tough position for a club with the Blaugrana's financial condition. The club ultimately […]

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UK and Ireland set to host Euro 2028 after Turkey drops out

Euro 2028 is going to the UK and Ireland. Turkey had previously been a direct rival to the nations as hosts of the tournament. Nevertheless, UEFA revealed on Wednesday that Turkey has since backed out. This leaves the UK and Ireland bid as the only contender for Euro 2028. Turkey has withdrawn from the bidding […]

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Rashford faces demotion among the Manchester United ranks

Under Erik ten Hag's leadership at Manchester United, Marcus Rashford has been a consistent starter. Recent lackluster play, though, has caused the forward's starting spot to be at risk. No one is underestimating Rashford's value after his 30-goal season last year. The addition of Rasmus Hojlund strengthens the Englishman's drive. Yet, some may have begun […]

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Ex-Netherlands boss Louis Van Gaal back at Ajax in another role

Louis van Gaal will attempt to pull Ajax out of their present difficulties. The Dutch powerhouses have been off to their worst start in over 60 years and are looking to turn things around. There will be no return to management for the former manager. However, he will serve as an adviser on soccer-related technical […]

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Real Madrid taking legal action amid bribery allegations

Real Madrid has officially announced that they will pursue legal action against a former police commissioner who accused the club of bribery. Jose Manuel Villarejo, the previous police exec, accused the LaLiga side of bribing referees during a recent radio interview. The disgraced commissioner expounded on the allegations by claiming that Real President Florentino Perez […]

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Inter fans' strategy to address Lukaku after controversial decision

When Roma's Serie A club encounters Inter later this month, Belgian star Romelu Lukaku will face some angry fans. After leaving Manchester United in 2019, Lukaku stayed for two seasons at Inter. He played for the Italian side for 96 games, scoring 64 goals before returning to Chelsea for $118 million. However, he failed to […]

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FIFA offers Australia token gesture to bid for 2034 World Cup

FIFA has given Australia just 25 days to decide whether or not they want to host the 2034 World Cup. The move comes on the same day as Saudi Arabia announced their intentions to bid for the tournament. The world's governing body of the sport has allocated the 2034 World Cup to Asia/Oceania. James Johnson, […]

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Lewandowski sprained ankle: How long will injury rule him out?

With a crucial portion of the season yet to come, Barcelona is one of the clubs most badly hit by this brutal run of games, having lost numerous vital players to injury. Robert Lewandowski walked off in the first half on Wednesday against Porto, adding his name to the long list of injured Blaugrana players […]