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/ 965 days agoSoccer-related arrests reach record high in England, Wales
Arrests during soccer matches in England and Wales have reportedly reached a nine-year high. According to United Kingdom government officials, there were 2,264 total soccer-related arrests during the 2022/23 season. This was a slight increase over the previous campaign and the most since 2013/14. Included in the figures were any arrests during domestic men's and […]

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/ 965 days agoBarcelona faces new charges as police raid referee offices
Spanish police are continuing their investigation into the suspected corruption case against Barcelona. The Catalan club, and two of its previous presidents, faced charges of corruption for alleged payments to a former LaLiga referee. Barca has completely denied the allegations and insisted that the payments were for referee reports. Nevertheless, a Barcelona court document released […]

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/ 965 days agoUSL attendance grows in 2023, and could break record
The United Soccer Leagues – operators of the United States' only men's second division (USL Championship) and one of its three third division leagues (USL League One) – are on pace for record-breaking crowd numbers in 2023. Attendance is up in both USL circuits as the season winds down. Coming off COVID which dramatically affected […]

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/ 965 days agoArsenal edges Brentford in League Cup with Ramsdale in goal
Arsenal advanced to the fourth round of the League Cup on Wednesday after beating Brentford in west London. The Gunners only needed a lone goal from Reiss Nelson to pick up the road victory. A drastically changed lineup instead relied on solid defense and good goalkeeping by Aaron Ramsdale. The hosts made just two changes […]

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/ 965 days agoSave $10 on an ESPN+ subscription before the price goes up
Due to inflation, the price of just about everything is increasing these days. And watching live soccer is no exception. ESPN+, the streaming service from The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is set to jump in price on October 12, 2023. But if you act now, you can lock in the current price of an ESPN+ […]

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/ 965 days agoNot only Alonso: Real Madrid eye one of most promising coaches
Roberto De Zerbi of Brighton has caught the eye of Real Madrid as a possible replacement for Carlo Ancelotti when the latter's contract expires after this season. Speculation surrounding the Italian’s future was reignited after the Whites' recent loss to Atletico Madrid. The impending expiration of his contract in 2024 has naturally prompted more discussion […]

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/ 965 days agoPulisic and Musah might help AC Milan get another USMNT star
AC Milan, a powerhouse in Italy's soccer scene, is seriously contemplating adding a third USMNT player this season in Gio Reyna. A 5-1 loss to Inter in the grand Milano derby has tarnished what had been a promising start to the season for Stefano Pioli's squad. That is why the Italian boss is prepared to […]

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/ 966 days agoMarseille set to announce new coach after Marcelino's exit drama
After Marcelino's resignation last week, French powerhouse Marseille is reportedly set to hire Gennaro Gattuso as their next head coach on Wednesday. Following tensions between the supporters and the administration, Marseille removed Marcelino as head coach after just seven games in charge. The club's fans were unhappy with the Spanish coach’s style of play, and […]

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/ 966 days agoList of American-owned soccer clubs in Europe
Soccer used to be an incredibly niche sport in the United States. Support for European clubs was largely limited to pockets of expats and areas with large immigrant populations. And on the business side of things, the idea of an American owner for one of these clubs was almost unthinkable. But those days are long […]

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/ 966 days agoSantiago Giménez scores hat-trick as Feyenoord finish off Ajax
Feyenoord striker Santiago Giménez continued his impressive Eredivisie display on Wednesday as the Mexico international completed a hat-trick in the feisty matchup against Ajax. It was Feyenoord's first ever hat-trick away to the Dutch giants in their history. Wednesday's game was a continuation of a fixture that initially began on Sunday. Officials abandoned the match […]

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/ 966 days agoUEFA to let Russian U-17 teams back in, Ukraine issue response
With the start of the new season, UEFA will once again accept Russian under-17 teams into its tournaments. On Tuesday, the governing body of European soccer declared that it lifted its ban on all Russian teams. These squads rejoin continental events next season. Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Then, the […]

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/ 966 days agoMan Utd's Antony to meet with UK police about abuse allegations
Accusations of aggressive behavior sent Manchester United winger Antony back to England, where he will face UK police. The player returned from Brazil. Now, he will meet with Greater Manchester Police to discuss the severe accusations against him. United have given him a leave of absence. Photographers captured the Brazilian arriving in Manchester on Tuesday, […]

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/ 966 days agoAston Villa players complain to club about Castore jerseys
Aston Villa players are unhappy with their current jerseys from manufacturer Castore. The issue, however, is not necessarily with the colors or design of the shirts. Instead, the material of the jerseys makes the players uncomfortable during matches. According to The Telegraph, Villa players have complained to club officials and kit manufacturer Castore about the […]

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/ 966 days agoPochettino plays crossbar challenge with Mudryk to build belief
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has claimed that he has been playing the crossbar challenge with Mykhailo Mudryk to help build the player's confidence. Mudryk joined the Blues in a deal worth up to $108 million in January. However, the Ukraine international has not yet managed to score a goal for the club. Pochettino also revealed […]

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/ 966 days agoVictor Osimhen's agent threatens to sue Napoli after club fiasco
Napoli could soon be in a legal battle with star striker Victor Osimhen. Roberto Calenda, the agent for Osimhen, proclaimed he could sue the Serie A club due to a recent social media post regarding the forward. The TikTok in question showed Osimhen missing a penalty kick against Bologna while a high-pitched voiceover says "gimme […]