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/ 792 days agoMerson claims gambling in soccer more of an issue than alcohol
Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has labeled recent bans given to Ivan Toney and Sandro Tonali as a "disgrace." Both players received lengthy suspensions due to gambling on soccer matches. Toney was previously given an eight-month ban back in May of 2023 for breaching 232 betting rules. The Brentford striker only just returned to the […]

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/ 792 days agoBarcelona tickets for US tour: Schedule, dates, host cities
Barcelona is taking part in another US tour this upcoming summer, and tickets are now available for the club's three-game slate. The Spanish side will be under new management when Xavi steps down at the end of the season. Therefore, the friendlies in the United States will be one of the first times supporters will […]

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/ 792 days agoLiverpool hires new sporting director to narrow managerial search
Liverpool has officially confirmed the appointment of Richard Hughes as their new sporting director. Hughes previously worked his way up to technical director of fellow Premier League side Bournemouth. The Cherries, however, recently announced that Hughes would depart the club at the end of the current campaign. The pending arrival of Hughes at Liverpool was […]

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/ 792 days agoSporting CP to set Viktor Gyökeres release clause at $130 million
Viktor Gyökeres has been a scoring machine since arriving to Portuguese club Sporting CP in July of 2023. The Swedish striker has racked up 36 goals and 14 assists in just 39 total matches with his new club. His 50 direct goal involvements currently top all players among the top European leagues. Sporting broke their […]

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/ 793 days agoThibaut Courtois tears meniscus, status uncertain for season
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will miss more time after injuring his meniscus during training. The Belgian shot-stopper has not played for Los Blancos this season. He tore the ACL in his left knee just before the beginning of the campaign. Real Madrid has relied on goalkeepers Andriy Lunin and Kepa Arrizabalaga for what has […]

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/ 793 days agoRelevent suit against US Soccer inches closer to Supreme Court
A lawsuit against the US Soccer Federation (USSF) and FIFA alleging antitrust regulation violations is getting closer to the US Supreme Court. The lawsuit comes from Relevent Sports, which wants to host an official La Liga match in the United States. Relevent wants to bring meaningful games to the United States in a bid to […]

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/ 793 days agoMan City tickets for US tour: Schedule, dates, host cities
Manchester City announced its plans for another US tour in the summer of 2024, which you can now purchase tickets to. It is the Premier League side's return to the United States after spending the summer of 2023 on a brief trip to Asia. For 2024, Manchester City is playing four games against several top […]

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/ 793 days agoFenerbahce calls on vote to potentially leave Turkish Super Lig
Officials at Turkish soccer club Fenerbahce may soon elect to officially defect from the Turkish Super Lig. The league is the top division in Turkey and the Yellow Canaries have won the title 19 times in their illustrious history. Only rival Galatasaray has managed to win more top-flight trophies than Fenerbahce. The news comes as […]

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/ 793 days agoArsenal, Liverpool among clubs interested in Bayern’s Kimmich
Bayern Munich is reportedly considering selling Joshua Kimmich this summer. The highly rated and versatile midfielder/defender has been a mainstay with the club since joining back in 2015. Able to play as either a defensive midfielder or right back, Kimmich is widely seen as one of the top players in either position. Nevertheless, negotiations regarding […]

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/ 793 days agoReal Madrid, Barcelona and Milan invade USA this summer
Many of the biggest clubs in the world have announced their plans to play summer friendlies in the USA in 2024, and that includes Real Madrid, Barcelona and AC Milan. Each of those clubs has an impressive following in the United States. Barcelona and Real Madrid are arguably the two most popular clubs in the […]

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/ 793 days agoFans get 50% refund after Messi misses match in Hong Kong
Hong Kong fans who purchased tickets to see Inter Miami and Lionel Messi play a friendly in early February will receive a partial refund. The Argentine superstar came under fire when he did not feature in a matchup against a Hong Kong XI. Over 38,000 fans filled the Hong Kong Stadium in hopes of watching […]

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/ 793 days agoRatcliffe claims United will exercise caution in transfer market
New Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe claims the club will change its transfer market policy heading into the summer. The British billionaire recently purchased just over 27% of the club for around $1.6 billion. Despite only becoming a minority owner, the deal gives Ratcliffe sporting control of the team. As a result, much […]

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/ 793 days agoChelsea vs Celtic tickets on sale for friendly at Notre Dame
Tickets to the friendly between Chelsea and Celtic this upcoming summer at Notre Dame Stadium are now on sale. The English giants are making another trip to the United States this summer. It is the Blues' third trip to the USA for summer friendlies in the last three years. For Celtic, playing friendlies in the […]

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/ 794 days ago5 best games to watch during international break
In the March international break, many of the major sides are playing friendlies. France, England, Brazil, and Argentina are preparing for summer tournaments. However, the March international break goes well beyond just games without consequence. Euro 2024 qualifying reaches its head when 12 teams battle for the final three spots. While the traditional favorites are […]

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/ 794 days agoLionel Messi to miss Argentina friendlies in March with injury
Lionel Messi is not going to be a part of the squad when Argentina plays a pair of friendlies in the United States in the March international break due to injury. The Inter Miami star required a second-half substitution in the club's CONCACAF Champions Cup win over Nashville. Then, Messi was not a part of […]