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/ 62 days ago

Spurs believe Premier League rivals will hijack Eze move

Tottenham Hotspur reportedly had a plan in place to target Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze. The England international was previously expected to move on from the Eagles during the recent summer transfer period. Nevertheless, suitable offers for the star ultimately never came. This lack of real interest in Eze even left Palace chairman Steve Parish […]

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Wrexham, Birmingham set to meet in much-anticipated match

Birmingham City and Wrexham are set to meet on Monday in what will be League One's marquee matchup of the season. The two teams are somewhat similar behind the scenes but also historically quite polarizing. High-profile North American businessmen entered the fray at both clubs in recent years. Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney […]

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UEFA warn Italy: Only one Serie A stadium is Euro 2032-ready

As the countdown to Euro 2032 begins, pressure is mounting on Italy to ensure its stadiums are up to standard so it can co-host the tournament alongside Turkey. Although the event is eight years away, time is ticking for Italian cities and clubs that need to renovate or build new facilities. Only three stadiums are considered ready, with […]

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Chelsea's sale of unwanted stars harmed by coach's comments

Chelsea has undoubtedly received plenty of attention regarding transfers in recent years. After all, the club has spent around $1.4 billion on a plethora of new players since new ownership came aboard in 2022. Not only have the Blues overhauled their roster in just two years, but they bloated it to include over 40 players […]

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Madrid aim to rest Mbappe in seven-game run before FIFA break

As Real Madrid navigate a season of high expectations and no room for error, Carlo Ancelotti faces the complex challenge of managing Kylian Mbappe’s game time during a demanding stretch of seven games in 22 days. While Madrid’s season could span up to 72 matches, this period before the October international break is critical; they face La Liga and Champions League fixtures with little […]

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Mauricio Pochettino’s mission to make the USMNT believe again

The Mauricio Pochettino era of the United States Men’s National Team is officially underway. On Friday, US Soccer presented the former Tottenham and Chelsea manager to the media for his first-ever press conference as the USMNT head coach. Pochettino’s press conference came off the back of the United States Men’s National Team failing to beat […]

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/ 63 days ago

Friction erupts between RedBird and Ibrahimovic at Milan

Tensions appear to be mounting between AC Milan's ownership group, RedBird Capital Partners, and former star turned advisor, Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The Swedish legend rejoined the club in a new capacity after his retirement. However, he's at the center of multiple controversies that have raised concerns about his role and influence within the team. The tension between Ibrahimovic […]

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/ 63 days ago

Chelsea rewards criticized Nicolas Jackson with 9-year contract

Chelsea has officially announced that Nicolas Jackson has signed a new contract extension with the club. The striker previously joined the Blues back in the summer of 2023 from Villarreal for around $41 million. At the time of his arrival, Jackson, like many other recent Chelsea arrivals, penned a long-term deal. In fact, he was […]

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/ 63 days ago

Camp Nou to welcome Messi back as potential Finalissima host?

Fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Finalissima, a clash between the champions of Europe and South America. Set to feature Spain, the winners of Euro 2024, and Argentina, the victors of Copa America 2024, this highly anticipated fixture brings together two giants in a battle for global supremacy. However, due to scheduling conflicts and fixture congestion, the […]

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/ 63 days ago

Championship second in attendance worldwide behind Premier League

The EFL Championship has made a significant mark on global soccer, ranking as the second-most attended league in the world during the 2023-24 season. This notable achievement highlights the immense popularity and passionate fanbase that supports soccer across England; from the top-tier Premier League to the lower divisions. A whopping 12.7 million people attended Championship games last […]

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Messi rejected Real Madrid to stay at Barca, ex-agent reveals

Lionel Messi could have had a very different career if he had accepted offers from two of Europe’s most prominent clubs: Real Madrid and Arsenal. In a recent interview, Horacio Gaggioli, Messi’s first agent, revealed that both clubs were interested in signing the young Argentine when he was still a teenager. Despite the allure of these opportunities, Messi chose […]

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/ 63 days ago

Civil war brews at Newcastle as Howe fires back at club exec

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has hit back at previous disparaging claims made by the club's sporting director. Paul Mitchell was recently hired to the executive role in July following the departure of Dan Ashworth. The club's former sporting director joined rivals Manchester United in a $4 million deal. Mitchell arrived at the Magpies as the […]

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/ 63 days ago

Man City's 115 charges decision may undermine Premier League

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola faced reporters on Friday during a regularly scheduled press conference. Premier League coaches typically field questions about injury updates and their opponents ahead of games. The Spaniard touched on these subjects as City is set to host Brentford on Saturday. Nevertheless, there was a fairly large elephant in the press […]

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Arsenal, Spurs injury news ahead of North London derby

Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed positive injury news ahead of Sunday's North London Derby. Tottenham fans have been sweating the fitness of multiple stars including Mickey van de Ven and Dominic Solanke. The highly-rated duo missed the club's most recent Premier League fixture before the international break. Spurs suffered a […]

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4 reasons soccer players and fans are getting burned out

Although colloquially known as the beautiful game, soccer has taken a turn over recent years to pull love away from some fans. That comes from several areas that differ from the game that fans often grew up with. Whether that be nuances to the game that have been exacerbated by tactics or actual rule changes […]