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/ 1236 days ago

Ten Hag urges patience regarding Sancho return to United

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag provided an update on Jadon Sancho. The coach has claimed that the 22-year-old winger is dealing with physical and mental issues while training away from the team. Sancho had previously been practicing individually in the Netherlands. When asked directly if Sancho was injured or just unfit, ten Hag said […]

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Liverpool’s Van Dijk out for ‘weeks’ with hamstring injury

Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has given an update on the Virgil Van Dijk hamstring injury. The star center back had to be substituted at halftime during Liverpool's game against Brentford on Monday. Hosts Brentford went on to win the match, 3-1. "It was a surprise for us and a big blow. The diagnosis was pretty […]

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Former Italian star striker Gianluca Vialli passes away

Former Sampdoria, Juventus, and Chelsea striker Gianluca Vialli has passed away at the age of 58. Doctors diagnosed the Italian with pancreatic cancer in 2017. Although Vialli claimed that he was well a year later, the cancer returned in 2021. Health issues forced the former striker to leave his role as delegation chief of the […]

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Berhalter wants to 'continue role' with USMNT

Gregg Berhalter has claimed that he wants to continue his role as head coach with the USMNT. The 49-year-old former player is currently under investigation for a domestic violence incident in 1991. Assistant Anthony Hudson has been given the reigns temporarily until U.S. Soccer makes a final decision on the position. Berhalter spoke on the […]

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/ 1237 days ago

Man City edge Chelsea to close gap on title race

Manchester City did what Arsenal couldn't do on Tuesday: they won despite not playing at their best. The reigning Premier League champions narrowly defeated Chelsea at Stamford Bridge 1-0 on the night. City boss Pep Guardiola spoke about needing to be 'almost perfect' to catch the Gunners prior to the game. Although they were far […]

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What soccer games are coming to Peacock in January

Welcoming in 2023 means welcoming a number of key soccer games airing exclusively on Peacock in January. Granted, the only soccer property Peacock has is the Premier League. However, that still means about four or five games every weekend exclusively on the service. Oftentimes, that includes some major games. Derbies, top-four battles and especially relegation […]

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Huge changes could be coming to English soccer

Top officials within English soccer are set to discuss potentially massive changes with the sport inside the country. Overhauls to the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Community Shield will all be debated. A meeting to hash out these possible alterations is scheduled for Friday. The Times is reporting that six leading officials in the Premier […]

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/ 1237 days ago

Konrad Laimer strikes verbal agreement with Bayern, says report

Austrian superstar and Leipzig midfielder Konrad Laimer has reportedly agreed to personal terms with Bayern Munich, per Fabrizio Romano. Laimer, who has played just five games with Die Roten Bullen, suffered a high ankle sprain during a 3-0 victory against Dortmund. Laimer joined RB Salzburg, one of Leipzig's feeder clubs, when he was a teenager. […]

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/ 1237 days ago

Benfica boss labels Chelsea 'disrespectful' over Fernandez talks

Benfica head coach Roger Schmidt had made some interesting comments regarding the Chelsea attempts to land Enzo Fernandez. The Benfica boss claims that the Blues acted like they would pay the player's full release clause, but then wanted to enter negotiations to drive the price down. Fernandez currently has a $126 million release clause with […]

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What soccer games are coming to Paramount+ in January

January 2023 brings a number of exciting fixtures to Paramount+. Even though the Champions League does not return until February, the return to steady club action is enough to whet the appetites of soccer fans. For example, the Scottish Premiership already had one of its biggest games of the season. Old Firm saw a testy […]

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Ricardo Pepi hung up on Gregg Berhalter after World Cup snub

Ricardo Pepi claims that he hung up on Gregg Berhalter during a phone call prior the 2022 World Cup. The call from the USMNT head coach was to tell the striker that he did not make the World Cup roster. Pepi explained the incident during an appearance on the Kon Veel Minder podcast. When asked […]

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Wayne Rooney on shortlist for Everton job if Lampard sacked

Wayne Rooney is in the line to take over as Everton head coach if the club fires Frank Lampard. Currently, the Toffees are sit in the Premier League relegation zone with Lampard currently skating on thin ice with team officials. The Daily Mail suggests that Rooney is on the shortlist to potentially succeed Lampard. Other […]

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Wrexham popularity boosts ESPN viewership in USA

The growing popularity of Wrexham AFC in the United States is boosting ESPN's viewing numbers for the FA Cup. The fifth-tier Welsh side has risen to global relevance thanks to the 2020 takeover by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney and the "Welcome to Wrexham" FX TV series following the club. Viewership for the […]

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/ 1237 days ago

Mexico attendance in the US greater than US teams

The US fans that are heavily invested in the US/Mexico rivalry may want to avert their eyes. When it comes to soccer in the US, Mexico is ironically America's team. This isn't particularly groundbreaking news, though. Mexico attendance at games in the US has long dwarfed both the USMNT and USWNT. This past year was […]

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/ 1238 days ago

Marsch and Leeds get draw in dramatic West Ham game

Leeds and West Ham played a thrilling match on Wednesday evening, a common occurrence for Jesse Marsch and fans at Elland Road. Some good, some bad, but Leeds are undeniably entertaining. The West Ham game was no different. Marsch's men grabbed the early lead in the 28th minute of the match. Wilfried Gnonto scored his […]