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/ 687 days agoNew option? Mourinho's Fenerbahce to rival MLS for McKennie
Juventus are supposedly attempting to sell American midfielder Weston McKennie, so it seems his time there is ending, and Fenerbahce are looking to bring him to Turkey. Thiago Motta, Juventus' new coach, has made it plain that McKennie is not part of the team's long-term strategy. Thus, the Bianconeri are hoping to clear some space […]

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/ 687 days agoMessi jumps on Michael Jordan's GOAT discussion bandwagon
An internationally renowned soccer star and respected sportsman, Lionel Messi recently discussed his opinion on Michael Jordan, and his status as a sporting GOAT, on the podcast “Clank! by Juan Pablo Varsky,” Messi did not hesitate to declare his admiration for basketball legend Michael Jordan. His views, deeply influenced by Jordan's documentary “The Last Dance,” […]

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/ 687 days agoWhy are Scaloni and Gareca suspended in Copa America?
In a recent turn of events at the ongoing Copa America tournament, the South American football governing body, CONMEBOL, have taken disciplinary measures against Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni, and Chile's coach Ricardo Gareca. They handed both coaches one-match suspensions due to their teams' late arrivals to the field of play. They have thus violated the […]

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/ 687 days agoCesc Fabregas explains why statistics in soccer are misleading
Cesc Fabregas has claimed that analyzing soccer statistics at a surface level can be deceptive. The former midfielder was arguably one of the top midfielders of his generation. Although he recently retired from the pitch in 2023, the Spanish playmaker starred for Arsenal and Barcelona from 2003 to 2014. Fabregas then moved on to play […]

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/ 687 days agoPSG ready to smash world transfer record to sign Lamine Yamal
PSG are reportedly willing to break the world transfer record to sign Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal in order to replace Kylian Mbappe. The 16-year-old phenom is widely regarded as the top teenage soccer player in the world. Despite his age, the winger managed to appear in 50 total matches for the Spanish side last season. […]

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/ 688 days agoLaLiga stay? Lamine Yamal gives hint on Nico Williams future
Barcelona will be the center of attention when the Spanish summer transfer window of 2024 opens in a few days. The Catalan giants will have greater financial flexibility to strike agreements now that LaLiga has returned to the 1:1 rule. Thus, fans and analysts alike are anxiously awaiting Barcelona's movements. The Catalans could become a […]

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/ 688 days agoRFEF admit: Four LaLiga teams harmed by referees last season
An ongoing problem in sports, several concerns about referees were heard loud and clear in Spanish soccer last season. The Technical Referees Committee (CTA) decided to conduct an internal investigation as the complaints from many clubs were significant enough this time. Four teams had good grounds to be upset with the officials' calls, according to […]

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/ 688 days agoMourinho allows Dzeko to join Hajduk, another veteran to follow?
In a turn of events that has captured the attention of Balkan soccer fans, Edin Dzeko is reportedly preparing to leave Fenerbahce earlier than anticipated. The Bosnian star has received an enticing offer that could see him transferring to Hajduk Split. It would be a move that the newly appointed sports director of Hajduk, Nikola […]

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/ 688 days agoChelsea looks to exploit PSR loophole in move for Leicester star
Chelsea is making a late attempt to sign Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City. The dynamic midfielder was seemingly set to join Brighton after the Seagulls struck a deal in place with the Foxes. Leicester agreed to send Dewsbury-Hall to Brighton to receive Jakub Moder plus cash. Moder, a fellow midfielder, just competed at Euro 2024 […]

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/ 689 days agoWolves surprise fans with kits ‘out of left field’ this season
Wolves officially announced a new kit partner ahead of the 2024/25 season. The deal, however, is unique compared to other Premier League teams. Instead of opting to sign agreements with a massive company such as Adidas or Nike, the West Midlands side has partnered with SUDU. The manufacturer, which currently offers athletic clothing and sneakers, […]

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/ 689 days agoShaq rumored to be interested in West Ham investment
Former NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal is reportedly eyeing a potential piece of West Ham. Reports out of England claim that the superstar became enthralled with the club after a recent visit across the pond. According to the assertions, Shaq attended a match at West Ham's London Stadium during the 2023/24 campaign. The former basketball star […]

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/ 689 days ago2030 World Cup: Spain to use 11 stadiums, final venue revealed
The iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid is emerging as the prime candidate to host the 2030 World Cup final. Morocco had planned to construct a purpose-built stadium with 120,000 seats for the event in the past. However, FIFA is now strongly favoring Real Madrid's ancient home. Spanish sports daily Marca reports that FIFA has […]

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/ 689 days agoUSWNT reveal Olympics squad: Morgan and Yohannes out
The 2024 Olympics road has officially begun for the USWNT with a bold squad announcement from new coach, Emma Hayes. With less than a month in her new role, Hayes has already made headlines by excluding Alex Morgan, one of the most iconic figures in women’s soccer, from the 18-woman squad. This decision is part […]

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/ 689 days agoAtlanta's second-highest exit: Almada set for Europe via Botafogo
Thiago Almada, the 23-year-old Argentine attacking midfielder, has become a focal point in the transfer market in Europe following his impressive stint at Atlanta United and his participation in Argentina's World Cup-winning squad in 2022. The buzz around Almada hasn't only attracted the attention of clubs across South America but also of prestigious European teams. […]

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/ 690 days agoFlick approves: Barcelona identify Joao Cancelo's replacement
Barcelona have been busy researching possible new players to add to their roster in preparation for the next summer transfer window. With new manager Hansi Flick at the helm, the club's priorities have changed, and right-back reinforcements are a top priority. One of the names that has surfaced as a top target for a transfer […]