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/ 86 days agoBeckham says USA will win the World Cup because of Messi
What do David Beckham, the USA, the World Cup, and Lionel Messi have in common? If you're Beckham, it's the formula to winning a World Cup. On this week’s Hot Ones Wings Challenge broadcast, David Beckham has shared his stunning prediction of USMNT winning the World Cup at some point. The global superstar has been […]
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/ 86 days agoWhen did England, Wales, and Scotland play their first soccer games?
England, Wales, and Scotland will all be in action as September’s UEFA Nations League fixtures roll around, continuing their long history of competing on the international stage. Earlier this week, what is believed to be one of the first-ever red Welsh football tops was unearthed while a former Football Association of Wales (FAW) official was […]
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/ 86 days agoA brief history of Serie A's players from Scotland
Scotland was knocked out of Euro 2024 in the group stages after failing to register a single win. It marked a dull summer for Scottish soccer as the Tartan Army was officially the worst team of the tournament – conceding 7 goals and collecting just one point. Despite the lull of depression echoing as the […]
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/ 86 days agoUEFA takes action: Boehly to cost Chelsea Europe expulsion?
Chelsea are currently facing a significant challenge that could jeopardize their participation in future European competitions. This threat arises from UEFA's new financial regulations. To ensure financial fair play (FFP), it seeks to rein in teams that have used deceptive accounting tactics. Under the ownership of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, Chelsea's aggressive spending and […]
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/ 86 days agoLionel Messi injury: Will star play for Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire?
Lionel Messi is on the cusp of making his much-anticipated return to Major League Soccer with Inter Miami. Messi will rejoin his team at a critical juncture in their season; especially after an extended absence due to international duties and an injury sustained during the Copa America final. While the Argentine superstar will not feature […]
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/ 86 days agoChampions League draw delivers more games, greater variety
The draw for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League league phase is complete, and it's fair to say that it has delivered a massive number of box-office matches. Undoubtedly, executives from CBS Sports must be jumping for joy at the prospect of showing these games. This season's rendition of the most prestigious club competition in Europe […]
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/ 86 days agoMaresca's brutal honesty devalues unwanted Chelsea players
New Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca doesn’t stop talking. Why would any club pay asking prices for its unwanted players? And why would any player sign long-term deals at Chelsea now? Maresca has continuously taken a hard line on unwanted players at the club. The Blues have more than 40 senior players and are feverishly […]
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/ 86 days agoBrighton new signing out for months after making 6-minute debut
New Brighton signing Matt O'Riley is already set for an extended spell on the sidelines. The Denmark international officially just joined the Seagulls earlier in the week from Celtic. Brighton brass paid the Scottish giants nearly $33 million for the dynamic midfielder. The fee, assuming future add-ons are met, will set a new record transfer […]
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/ 86 days agoStolen idea? UEFA risks lawsuit due to Champions League draw
As the UEFA Champions League prepares to usher in a new era with an expanded format, the European governing body finds itself at risk of a lawsuit due to its draw. The introduction of a new “league phase” for its three club competitions this season has sparked controversy. Thus, Chilean sports consultant Leandro Shara has […]
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/ 86 days agoMadueke among surprise picks in England Nations League team
England interim boss Lee Carsley has named his first squad for two upcoming UEFA Nations League games, with Noni Madueke making most of the headlines for England. The former England U21 manager was temporarily called into the role after Gareth Southgate stepped away from the team. Southgate was at the helm for nearly eight years […]
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/ 87 days agoUEFA Champions League draw: The 36 teams awaiting their fate
The stage is set for Thursday's UEFA Champions League group stage draw, live on Paramount+ from Noon ET. The playoff round completed the equation with seven clubs joining those directly qualified to the big event. The 36 teams will be in an automatic draw to decide their four home and four away games. Although the […]
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/ 87 days agoDarwin Nunez hit with five-game ban for fight with Colombian fans
Punishments from the clash between Colombian fans and Uruguay players in July have officially been handed out. The two South American teams previously faced off in a contentious Copa America 2024 semifinal in Charlotte. Colombia ended up narrowly topping their rivals in front of around 70,000 fans on the night. As a result, La Tricolor […]
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/ 87 days agoRonaldo targets Al Nassr reunion with ex-Real Madrid boss
Zinedine Zidane’s name has surfaced yet again in connection with the Saudi Pro League. This time, it is with Al Nassr, the club where Cristiano Ronaldo currently plays. As Al Nassr grapples with a rocky start to their season, the possibility of Zidane taking the helm has gained traction. The team is looking to stabilize […]
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/ 87 days agoHidden Man United tax hurts its transfers, unlike Liverpool
Federico Chiesa's move to Liverpool is going to cost the Anfield club $13 million. The former Juventus forward was, at one point, one of the hottest commodities in Europe with potential transfers to clubs like Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Manchester United. His transfer price rose as high as $80 million based on his performances at […]
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/ 87 days agoPGMOL asks Premier League for more funds amid financial crisis
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) is reportedly running out of money. The organization is currently responsible for refereeing English professional soccer matches. PGMOL was previously created back in 2001 when referees officially became professional. Refs in the organization currently work from the Premier League down to League Two, as well as cup competitions. […]