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/ 852 days agoInter Miami preseason begins with Suarez, Messi reunion
A 0-0 draw against El Salvador on Friday was an unexpectedly low-key opening to Inter Miami's much-publicized preseason trip. In their first game of this year's preseason, the Herons started a solid starting eleven. Tata Martino made headlines when he started all four former Barcelona players. He had Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi back together […]

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/ 852 days agoFA Cup fever grips Newport: Temporary stand added for Man Utd
League Two club Newport County has erected a new temporary stand ahead of two massive fixtures. The stand was built earlier this week ahead of the team's league matchup with Wrexham. The fellow Welsh side journeyed across the country to Newport's home arena of Rodney Parade on Saturday. Rodney Parade opened in 1877 and typically […]

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/ 852 days agoEl Clasico Supercopa achieves record number on ABC
The latest installment of El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid reached impressive viewership here in the United States. The two massive Spanish sides faced off in the Supercopa de España Final on Sunday, January 15th. Although the match consisted of two LaLiga clubs, the epic matchup was played in Saudi Arabia. A similar move […]

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/ 852 days agoSaudi Pro League in turmoil: More players voice discontent
Former Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has become the latest player to express dissatisfaction regarding a move to the Middle East. The Spain international transferred from the European champions to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr back in August. The deal was worth around $30 million. Laporte was one of many stars to make the […]

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/ 852 days agoArsenal gets back on track with 5-0 demolition of Palace
Arsenal got back to winning ways on Saturday by obliterating Crystal Palace 5-0 at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners essentially dominated the match from start to finish and the visiting supporters even protested their team with banners following the result. Both clubs entered the weekend desperately needing to right the ship. Arsenal dropped down to fourth […]

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/ 852 days agoUSA vs. Slovenia preview: Testing the USMNT's depth
A key year begins for the US Men's National Team (USMNT). With the home World Cup rapidly approaching, the US must take advantage of every big game opportunity. Both the Nations League and the Copa America are on the docket for the US in 2024. But it all gets started against a team that the […]

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/ 853 days agoJoelinton suffers big injury: What it means for Newcastle future
Due to a pay issue, Newcastle may have little choice but to sell Joelinton this summer. Joelinton joined Newcastle in July 2019 for a cost of $50 million, signing a six-year contract. Though they signed him to play center forward, he didn't start well. But the 27-year-old has blossomed into a standout player for Newcastle […]

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/ 853 days agoEx-Barcelona star Vidal on verge of shocking return to old club
Through it all, Arturo Vidal has had an incredible career since turning professional with Chilean outfit Colo Colo. The fact that he changed teams many times throughout his career demonstrates not just his versatility but also his ability to flourish in new settings. Both were equally important in developing his personality in the world of […]

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/ 853 days agoSalah suffers injury at AFCON: How long will he be out?
In Thursday's 2-2 tie in AFCON between Egypt and Ghana, skipper Mohamed Salah was substituted out just before halftime due to an injury. As time ran down in the first half, Egypt took a major hit when the winger fell after touching the ball and instantly indicated he couldn't keep playing. After holding his left […]

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/ 853 days agoMLS makes broadcast plans for Inter Miami's preseason games
Major League Soccer has officially revealed their broadcasting plans for Inter Miami's preseason schedule. The Floridian club previously announced an extensive fixture list for January and early February ahead of the 2024 season. They will play seven different exhibition matches within the next month. Although MLS teams typically tend to stay Stateside for their preseason […]

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/ 853 days agoNo exit? Benzema's lawyer reveals reason for Al-Ittihad absence
Rumor has it that Karim Benzema is weighing his options after a frustrating six months at Al-Ittihad. Last summer, the Frenchman was widely anticipated to ink a new contract with Real Madrid. So, his decision to go on a free transfer to pursue his career in Saudi Arabia was shocking. What lured him away was […]

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/ 853 days agoU.S. Soccer reveals full 2024 SheBelieves Cup schedule
Scheduling details of the upcoming 2024 SheBelieves Cup. The annual invitational tournament historically pits some of the top women's national teams against each other. Typically held in the spring, the competition consists of four teams fighting for the title. As hosts, the United States women's national team has featured in all eight of the previous […]

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/ 853 days agoNo MLS? Mourinho stuck between two jobs after Roma exit
This week saw Jose Mourinho's dismissal from Italian side Roma. From that point on, however, he has been the subject of much speculation about his future in soccer, both among fans and analysts. In a statement, the Stadio Olimpico outfit confirmed the Portuguese manager's departure, ending his two-and-a-half-year tenure with the club. Despite now sitting […]

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/ 853 days agoSupercoppa: Saudi media confused why Juve and Milan left out
The 2023 Supercoppa Italiana officially kicked off on Thursday, Jan. 18. Although the annual tournament consists of top Italian Serie A clubs, the current iteration of the competition is taking place in Saudi Arabia. Soccer officials in the Middle Eastern nation reportedly agreed to host the tournament for a reported fee of $138 million. In […]

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/ 853 days agoEPL commentators on NBC: January 20 to 22
After last week's abbreviated matchday, the Premier League closes out matchday 21 with five games this weekend. There is not a fixture that jumps out among the rest this weekend, but oftentimes that shapes up some drama. The unexpected games regularly produce some of the more dramatic storylines. With Arsenal, Liverpool and a pair of […]