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Joao Cancelo nears long-awaited loan move to Barcelona

Joao Cancelo is joining Barcelona on a loan deal for this season. The Spanish club has an obligation to make the move permanent after this season if it reaches the Champions League round of 16. Cancelo, who spent the back half of last season on loan at Bayern Munich, is going back out on a […]

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Horan says USWNT not fully prepared for Women's World Cup

Lindsey Horan admitted the USWNT was not "fully prepared" for the Women's World Cup. Sweden sent the Stars and Stripes home in the round of 16. It was the team's worst-ever finish at the prestigious tournament. Horan made the comments regarding the Women's World Cup alongside former USWNT stars Tobin Heath and Christen Press on […]

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MLS commissioner doubles down on no Leagues Cup in Mexico

MLS commissioner Don Garber reaffirmed his belief that the Leagues Cup should only feature in the United States, not in Mexico. However, he did not cite the new stadiums in the country or the fact that more American teams are in the competition. Instead, his principal reason for keeping the tournament in the USA is […]

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Gibbs-White emerges as the talisman of the trees at Forest

The Premier League is where football dreams are made and dashed faster than you can say "VAR got it wrong." It is that magical place where players rise from obscurity to become legends, and breakout stars are banished to the shadow realm. So, who can join the ranks of the Premier League's most talked-about breakout […]

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2023 Women's World Cup Final on FOX breaks a US TV record

The Women's World Cup Final between Spain and England on FOX broke a specific record for American viewership. This was the first Women's World Cup Final not to feature the USWNT since 2007. Therefore, viewership compared to the 2019 Final was down. That game, where the USWNT defeated the Netherlands, pulled in 14.2 million viewers. […]

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Int'l calendar already turning to 2026 World Cup qualification

Less than nine full months since Argentina lifted the World Cup trophy in Qatar last year, the long qualification process to determine the 48 countries that will grace the fields across the United States, Canada and Mexico in 2026 gets underway. Three host nations are receiving automatic places in the final tournament. Consequently, 208 nations […]

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United receiving interest and offers for Greenwood, says report

Manchester United is already reportedly fielding offers for disgraced forward Mason Greenwood. The Premier League side revealed on Monday that the 21-year-old former starlet would depart the club by mutual consent. United had previously conducted an internal investigation regarding the player's future at the club. The Red Devils suspended Greenwood in January 2022 after allegations […]

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Telemundo smashes records for Women's Cup World viewership

Telemundo broke its records during the 2023 Women's World Cup when it comes to viewership. Moreover, these records extended throughout the tournament. Despite the USWNT's early exit and CONCACAF not reaching far in the competition, the audience in the United States was still actively watching the tournament. In the 2023 Women's World Cup, certain contests […]

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Man City set to sign Jeremy Doku in $70 million deal

Manchester City has reportedly agreed a massive fee with Rennes to sign Jeremy Doku on a permanent transfer. The reigning Champions League winners are expected to pay the French side around $70 million for the star winger. West Ham, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur were all previously linked with the Belgium international. However, City has won […]

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Guardiola to miss multiple EPL games after back surgery

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will miss his club's next two matches as he recovers from minor back surgery. The Spanish coach was fairly subdued on the sidelines in City's slim 1-0 victory against Newcastle at the weekend. Match commentators even noted how Guardiola was sitting on a cooler near the dugout throughout the game. […]

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Spanish official calls on Luis Rubiales to resign for kiss

Spain's acting second deputy prime minister, Yolanda Diaz, has called for Luis Rubiales to resign after kissing Jenni Hermoso at the Women's World Cup. Rubiales, currently president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF), made headlines after kissing Hermoso on the lips during celebrations of Spain's title. Spain beat England 1-0 in the 2023 Women's World […]

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Another MLS goalkeeper makes Premier League move

Just a year after the New England Revolution sold Matt Turner to Arsenal, the MLS club is sending Djordje Petrovic to Chelsea for even more money. The Serbian goalkeeper is on his way to Stamford Bridge to potentially serve as the backup to Robert Sanchez in goal. Turner served in a similar role behind Aaron […]

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Balogun open to Chelsea move with Blues bidding biggest

Folarin Balogun could find himself switching between London clubs as Chelsea ramps up interest in the USMNT forward. The current Arsenal forward ranks No. 3 in the order of Mikel Arteta's preferred strikers. With Chelsea's endless funds, Balogun may be open to a move that would warrant more playing time. Mauricio Pochettino's side is joining […]

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Messi may need rest after Leagues Cup run, says coach

Inter Miami head coach Tata Martino has confirmed that Lionel Messi will need rest in the near future of his MLS career. The Argentine superstar played in all seven of the club's Leagues Cup fixtures since signing in July. After being introduced as a second-half substitute in the opening game, Messi then started the remaining […]

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Manchester City faces uphill battle to title with De Bruyne injury

The Premier League landscape is in for a significant shift this season, as Manchester City hunts another Premier League with the unexpected hurdle of Kevin De Bruyne picking up a major injury. The Belgian is out for roughly four months. This casts considerable doubt on Manchester City's bid to win a third straight Premier League […]