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/ 87 days agoCalls for change: Serie A back to old transfer window system?
As the summer transfer window rapidly approaches its deadline on August 30, the pressure on European soccer clubs is intensifying. This summer’s transfer business has been less frantic than expected, but the final days promise a flurry of activity. In Italy, Serie A clubs are navigating a particularly chaotic landscape as they prepare for an […]
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/ 87 days ago'Age is not important': Portugal boss steadfast in Ronaldo support
As Portugal faced a disappointing exit from Euro 2024, the role of Cristiano Ronaldo in the national team has become a subject of heated debate. At 39, Ronaldo's continued presence in the squad, under coach Roberto Martinez, has sparked concerns among fans and pundits alike. Many argue that his age and declining influence on the […]
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/ 87 days agoForest prefers to sell USMNT star after rejecting loan bids
Matt Turner has not spent much time at Nottingham Forest, yet his departure from the English side seems imminent. The USMNT star previously joined the East Midlands club from Arsenal in the summer of 2023. Forest paid the Gunners about $9 million to sign the American goalkeeper on a permanent deal. At the time, the […]
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/ 87 days agoGalatasaray Champions League exit is blow for Turkish soccer
In the second leg of the Champions League playoff round, Galatasaray lost 1-0 at home to Young Boys of Switzerland. This ended the side's Champions League campaign. Additionally, for the second time in three years, no Turkish club will participate in the first-round proper of the UEFA Champions League. The atmosphere at Rams Park was […]
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/ 87 days agoDifferent kind of 'Ted Lasso': Jason Sudeikis to take step back?
The news that "Ted Lasso" would reportedly be back for a fourth season has given fans cause to rejoice. Since its launch in August 2020, the series has garnered enormous praise and an unprecedented thirteen Emmy Awards. Co-creator and actor Jason Sudeikis originally planned the show to last for three seasons. It swiftly became the […]
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/ 88 days agoNketiah deal gives Arsenal funds for new attacking target
Arsenal finally looks set to sell Eddie Nketiah ahead of the summer transfer deadline on Friday. The center-forward had previously been linked with Marseille and Nottingham Forest in recent weeks. However, the French side could not agree on a final fee with the Gunners. Forest, on the other hand, failed to entice Nketiah to join […]
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/ 88 days agoJoao Cancelo exits Manchester City - leaves complicated legacy
Legacy in soccer is often associated with how wonderful a player has served a club. Those who reach the heights of success develop their version of a legacy within a club. In the case of Joao Cancelo and his time at Manchester City, it is a mixed bag of emotions. The Premier League ultimately says […]
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/ 88 days agoGundogan sees future in coaching after learning from Guardiola
Manchester City returnee Ilkay Gundogan is ready to learn more under the tutelage of Pep Guardiola. The Spaniard is perhaps the best manager in soccer currently and one of the best historically. The German midfielder has had the opportunity to see his managerial prowess up close. Moreover, from his spot as a defensive midfielder, Gundogan […]
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/ 88 days agoAmerican midfielder Tessmann joins Ligue 1's Olympique Lyon
Tanner Tessmann, the Birmingham, AL, native who recently helped Venezia secure Serie A promotion, is on his way to Olympique Lyon. The midfielder has joined the Ligue 1 outfit on a permanent deal with the French campaign already underway. There is no indication as to how much Lyon paid to acquire Tessmann. However, the move […]
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/ 88 days agoRonaldo hints that he may feature at the 2026 World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that he may remain with the Portugal national team for the 2026 World Cup. The tournament is set to be co-hosted by the United States in two years. Ronaldo, 39, remains one of the most popular soccer superstars in the world, despite moving to the Middle East. He recently set YouTube […]
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/ 88 days agoChelsea eyes Toney as striker agrees contract with Saudi club
Chelsea is reportedly ready to target Brentford striker Ivan Toney. The England international has been open about wanting to leave the Bees for months now. Brentford brass previously slapped an asking price of nearly $80 million on their prize asset. Nevertheless, a lack of interest has forced the Bees to lower their demands. Toney's price […]
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/ 88 days agoBournemouth makes loan deal for most expensive goalkeeper
Bournemouth has made a statement of intent in its loan acquisition of Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. The Spanish shot-stopper spent the previous campaign out on loan at Real Madrid. There, he won La Liga and the UEFA Champions League. The club brought him on as a temporary replacement for Thibaut Courtois. Upon the Belgian's return […]
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/ 88 days agoMan United replacing undervalued McTominay with PSG star
Manchester United has reportedly agreed a massive fee to sign Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain. The two teams have been in talks regarding the midfielder for weeks. PSG had previously been holding out to sell the player for a guaranteed fee of around $66 million. Nevertheless, United's persistence has seemingly paid off. The Red Devils […]
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/ 88 days agoRonaldo to earn UEFA award as top Champions League scorer
As the top scorer in the history of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA is going to present Cristiano Ronaldo with a one-of-a-kind award. During Thursday's draw for the league phase of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, Cristiano Ronaldo will be in attendance. There, UEFA will give the Portuguese star an award that commemorates his remarkable […]
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/ 89 days agoGio Reyna forced to accept a limited role in Dortmund return
Gio Reyna will, in all likelihood, stay at Borussia Dortmund for at least the first half of the 2024/25 Bundesliga campaign. The American midfielder has been the subject of transfer rumors after spending the back half of the 2023/24 season out on loan. His unsuccessful stint at Nottingham Forest failed to persuade the English club […]