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/ 1014 days agoReal Madrid lose Courtois to ACL injury: Who will replace him?
Real Madrid is in a last-minute panic to find a new goalkeeper as the 2023-24 season starts this weekend due to a shocking ACL injury from Thibaut Courtois. Before Saturday’s La Liga season opener against Athletic Club, Thibaut Courtois got injured in training and left in tears. The Madrid medical staff has determined that their […]

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/ 1014 days agoWhat could the salary be for Harry Kane at Bayern Munich?
After agreeing terms with Bayern Munich, Harry Kane will soon be a member of the Bavarian powerhouse's roster. The 30-year-old striker was reportedly allowed by Tottenham Hotspur to fly to Germany for a medical and to finalize the deal. On Thursday, The Athletic claimed that the English side had agreed to Bayern's offer of more […]

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/ 1014 days agoLaLiga season preview: Barca and Real alone at the top again?
The 2023-24 LaLiga season kicks off this weekend, and fans got something of a preview over the summer. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Sevilla, Real Betis and Real Sociedad came over to the United States this summer. There, each club experimented with new signings ahead of the campaign. Defending champion Barcelona looks to retain its […]

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/ 1014 days agoChelsea or Liverpool: Caicedo makes final decision in major twist
The prolonged tale regarding Moises Caicedo's future is at last drawing to a close, and it's culminating with a shocking turn of events. Liverpool had apparently swooped in the nick of time to steal Ecuador midfielder Moses Caicedo from Chelsea, setting a British record transfer fee in the process. Brighton had accepted the Reds’ offer […]

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/ 1015 days agoNeymar to MLS? – World Soccer Talk Podcast
Hot on the heels of Messi, would Neymar Jr moving to MLS be a smart move for the league or not? What does he offer that would make fans want to watch him, and what are any risks, if any? We also discuss how it could impact MLS Season Pass. Other topics discussed: What we're […]

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/ 1015 days agoPGMOL reveals stance on more added time after Varane criticism
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited, or PGMOL, boss Howard Webb addressed recent complaints from prominent figures over increased time added to Premier League matches. During the pre-season, Manchester United’s Raphael Varane voiced his displeasure with the English Football Association (FA). The French defender for allegedly dismissing the players' concerns. The Frenchman is firm in […]

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/ 1015 days agoEPL Commentators on NBC: August 11 to 14
The Premier League is back. Finally. After a couple of months away the English top flight brings with it major expectations for several teams. However, all of the eyes are still on Manchester City. Fresh off winning the treble, which was just the second in English soccer history, City has eyes on a fifth league […]

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/ 1015 days agoArsenal set Folarin Balogun asking price after rejecting two bids
Arsenal, having taken a break from the market for a few weeks, has resumed its pursuit of new players. Fabrizio Romano has announced that the Gunners have agreed to a loan deal with David Raya, with the possibility of a permanent transfer. Mikel Arteta is making his fourth summer signing with the goalkeeper. The purchase […]

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/ 1015 days agoLiga MX complains about poor refereeing in Leagues Cup
Mexico's Liga MX officials are not happy with the officiating during the 2023 Leagues Cup. The competition began as a small tournament featuring just a handful of Major League Soccer and Liga MX clubs. However, it now includes every team from the two divisions. While the tournament features all clubs from the leagues, MLS clubs […]

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/ 1015 days agoChelsea & Liverpool fighting for Romeo Lavia: Who will win?
The name Romeo Lavia keeps coming up in conversation because a transfer battle has broken out between Liverpool and Chelsea. At the age of 18, Romeo Lavia transferred to Southampton from Manchester City last summer for $13.3 million. Despite the Saints' relegation, he excelled all season long. The defensive midfielder made 29 appearances with the […]

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/ 1015 days agoNYCFC and RBNY hooligans fight after Leagues Cup game
The darker side of soccer reared its ugly head recently after the Leagues Cup derby between NYCFC and RBNY. A fight broke out between rival supporters after the match. Soccer in the United States has developed a strong supporter culture over the past two-plus decades. But for the most part, hooliganism is not an element […]

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/ 1015 days agoWelcome to Wrexham season 2 trailer released: Video
After a wildly successful first season, the trailer for the highly anticipated Welcome to Wrexham season 2 is now out. Set to a choral version of The Four Seasons' "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," the trailer sets the tone for what looks to be another captivating season of the documentary series. Featuring plenty of […]

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/ 1015 days agoChelsea, Spurs learn opponents in Carabao Cup draw
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have learned their opponents for the second round of the Carabao Cup. The draw took place on Thursday and featured all 12 Premier League teams not currently qualified for European competition. The Blues and Spurs endured tough campaigns last season and finished outside of the top seven places in the table. […]

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/ 1015 days agoTyler Adams to Chelsea: When will USMNT star debut for Blues?
Tyler Adams is close to joining Chelsea after the Blues triggered his $25 million release clause. The Blues want to strengthen their midfield by signing new players for the next season. As a result, they want to finalize a deal for Adams. His release clause became active following Leeds's relegation to the Championship. Adams has […]

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/ 1015 days agoUSA have really big mouths in Women’s World Cup, says Dutch
Netherlands forward Lineth Beerensteyn made some interesting comments regarding the United States women's national team on Thursday. Speaking at a press conference ahead of a matchup with Spain, Beerensteyn claimed that the USWNT players talk too much. The Americans were knocked out of the 2023 Women's World Cup against Sweden in the round of 16. […]