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/ 1302 days agoWhy are soccer players having cardiac arrests?
As an eleven-year-old, I was shocked when Marc Vivien Foe collapsed in the midst of an intense soccer match between Cameroon, the darlings of the 2003 Confederations Cup, and Colombia. Foe had the physique of a titan and was arguably one of the best African midfielders of the time. He was just 28 years old. […]

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/ 1302 days agoArsenal are title contenders, claims Man City’s Pep Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola named Arsenal as the best team in the Premier League this season. The reigning English champions have only lost one league match, but they are still behind the Gunners in the table. "We have made an incredible season, [Arsenal] have been better," Guardiola said during his usual Friday press conference. […]

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/ 1302 days agoUSMNT players arrive in Qatar for World Cup: Photos
In ten days, the USMNT players selected by Gregg Berhalter begin their World Cup conquest in Qatar. While some players round out playing for European clubs, those representing Major League Soccer clubs are done for the season. Therefore, they are among the first to arrive in Qatar for the tournament. For example, Walker Zimmerman from […]

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/ 1302 days agoChelsea invite Brazilian wonderkid Endrick to training facility
Chelsea is attempting to move to the front of the line of the Endrick sweepstakes. The 16-year-old Brazilian phenom is currently one of the most sought-after teenage talents in the sport. Reports are suggesting that the Premier League club recently invited the player's family to their training facility. The Times claims Endrick and his family […]

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/ 1302 days agoMan City-Liverpool rings in Carabao Cup fourth round
Liverpool and Manchester City have been drawn together for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. The Reds narrowly edged Derby County earlier this week to advance to the fourth round. Backup goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher made three saves during the penalty shootout to help his club move on to the next round. City, on the […]

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/ 1302 days agoHavertz, Musiala highlight young German talent at World Cup
The headlines were eight years in the making. Mario Götze, hero of the 2014 World Cup final and former golden boy of German soccer, is back. He’s had health problems, five years in the international wilderness, and was apparently buried as an elite performer. But, superb form since a return to Germany amidst the dynamic forward […]

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/ 1302 days agoAre Telemundo World Cup games in 4K?
Watching the World Cup in 4K is a special treat. So one of the questions we often get is whether Telemundo World Cup games are in 4K or not. We spoke with executives at Telemundo Deportes to find out. Telemundo World Cup games 4K or not Unfortunately for soccer purists, it may not be the […]

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/ 1302 days agoEngland's mistake leaving Tomori and Toney off squad
Regardless of the tournament, squad announcements for national sides make headlines. That can be for the good. Or, just as easily, that can be for any potential omissions. The latter stands out with two key English players not on the selection sheet. This suggests England manager Gareth Southgate made some mistakes in picking his 26-man […]

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/ 1302 days agoPortugal’s World Cup squad unveiled
Portugal have unveiled their World Cup squad for Qatar 2022. Head coach Fernando Santos named the 26-man roster, but can this group of players nicknamed "The Chosen Ones" finally win Portugal’s first World Cup? Experience wins out Three players were named in the Portugal squad with over 100 appearances each for the Seleção (Cristiano Ronaldo, […]

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/ 1303 days agoSan Francisco 49ers seeking total ownership of Leeds United
It seems as if Leeds United could be set for a new majority owner, an American group. Currently, Aser Ventures, led by Andrea Radrizzani, owns 56% of the West Yorkshire club. American business group 49ers Enterprises hold the remaining 44% of shares. The Times, however, reports 49ers Enterprises is making the necessary moves for a […]

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/ 1303 days agoFIFA forbids Denmark training shirts supporting human rights
Denmark has had a request denied to wear specific training shirts during the World Cup supporting human rights. The shirts would have featured the phrase 'Menskeregetteigs for alle,' which translates to 'Human Rights for All' in English. Ultimately, FIFA claimed it denied the team's request because of specific rules. Denmark's team director, Jakob Jensen, confirmed […]

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/ 1303 days agoSouthampton name Nathan Jones as new manager
After firing Ralph Hasenhüttl earlier in the week, Southampton have hired their new manager. The club appointed Nathan Jones on Thursday to take the reigns of the south coast club. Jones, 49, was recently boss of Luton Town. The Welshman won the EFL Championship's Manager of the Season award with the club for the 2021/22 […]

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/ 1303 days agoGermany reveals full World Cup roster
Germany manager Hansi Flick named his 26-man roster for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Normally a heavyweight in international soccer, the Germans are currently 11th in the latest FIFA team rankings. Nevertheless, the four-time World Cup champions have named a star-studded squad for the upcoming tournament. Captain Manuel Neuer makes his fourth World Cup […]

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/ 1303 days agoEngland releases 26-man squad for World Cup
Gareth Southgate has finally named his England 26-man squad for the 2022 World Cup. After a fairly successful run in the 2020 Euros, Southgate will look to keep the ball rolling in Qatar. Stars such as Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, and Phil Foden all highlight a talented England team. Kane, 29, will captain […]

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/ 1303 days agoSteve Davis analyzes the USMNT World Cup roster
The surprise meter certainly didn't rise to "Landon Donovan in 2014 level" as the latest United States World Cup roster dropped, but USMNT Head Coach Gregg Berhalter certainly gave media and supporters plenty of meat to chew on as the official 26-man squad was officially named. Discussions will certainly drag on over a few selections, […]