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/ 1284 days agoMLS commissioner seeks time-wasting rule, more microphones
Major League Soccer, or MLS, commissioner Don Garber wants to make some interesting rule changes to the sport, including the addition of a time-wasting rule. The 65-year-old American recently spoke with The Times about a wide range of issues. That includes the aforementioned time wasting, as well as microphones on players and referee explanations for […]

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/ 1284 days agoIran regains honor with glorious win over Wales
Iran picked up a crucial and historic win over Wales at Ahmad Ali Stadium on matchday two of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This is Iran's first-ever victory over a European squad on the grand stage. Ultimately, it was a tremendous win for Team Melli, earning three points in Group B. More importantly, it keeps […]

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/ 1284 days agoNeymar out for remainder of World Cup group stage with injury
Brazil began their 2022 World Cup with a bang. The top-ranked team at the tournament beat Serbia 2-0 on Thursday. Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison scored both goals on the day for the Brazilians. However, there was some bad news that came out of the match as well. Superstar Neymar had to be substituted late in […]

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/ 1284 days agoDodgy decisions causes Ghana loss to Portugal
The 3-2 loss Ghana suffered to Portugal comes as a result of Otto Addo's questionable starting lineup. Then, a controversial penalty upended any resistance from the Ghanaians in the match. Tactical Tinkering In the nine previous matches Addo coaches for Ghana, he implements a back five to his starting 11 once. Ghana loses to Japan […]

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/ 1285 days agoUSA vs England TV coverage plans
England will look to secure qualification to the knockout phase of the World Cup against the USA, and television coverage is available for those in America. The USMNT failed to hold onto a priceless victory in their tournament opener. A Gareth Bale penalty kept America limited to a solitary point. England’s dominant 6-2 victory over […]

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/ 1285 days agoResurgent Brazil rolls past Serbia with 2-0 win
As Brazil handily dominated Serbia in front of a frenzied audience, fans can think of a lot of words to describe La Selecao. You can call them sensational, explosive; or even legendary. Yet the most accurate? Bees. The players, outfitted in their traditional bright yellow Nike jerseys, swarmed a responseless Serbian side that looked doomed […]

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/ 1285 days agoUSA vs England preview: World Cup fate in the hands of USMNT
The USMNT’s return to the World Cup got off to a dream start in the first half of their opening game against Wales. Christian Pulisic found Tim Weah who scored a wonderful goal to put the US into dreamland. But, when the second half started, it went from a dream to a nightmare. Wales was […]

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/ 1285 days agoPortugal cut it close with win over Ghana
After Brazil overcame a resilient Serbia today, all teams have played their World Cup openers. There have been routs and surprises. Coming into the Portugal game today the question was whether we would see them live up to expectations, or whether Ghana would stage a relative upset. The first half of the game was pretty […]

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/ 1285 days agoPeacock's Black Friday sale is a deal for soccer fans
A question to you, the soccer fans in the United States: What's better than the Premier League and World Cup combined? The answer is nothing, which is why Peacock's Black Friday sale is one not to be missed. With Peacock's Black Friday sale, you get the service for 99 cents per month. Here's the deal: […]

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/ 1285 days agoJude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka; England's World Cup stars
In England's first game of the 2022 World Cup, Iran did not deal with the energy and exuberance of England's highly touted squad. That showed on Monday. Gareth Southgate’s men ran rampant through a helpless Iran defense. The headline stars for England were the youth on the pitch making their World Cup debuts. Jude Bellingham […]

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/ 1285 days agoUSA vs England: How does USMNT approach the game?
The United States' draw with Wales on Monday is not a bad result. That being said, it is not a stellar result. On one hand, the United States is still alive and well in the competition. On the other, it is far from guaranteed to reach the round of 16. By the time the USMNT […]

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/ 1285 days agoUruguay fails to inspire against South Korea
It was not a great match. Uruguay and South Korea locked horns for Group H's first match, and it was a dull affair. Well done if you managed to sit through it all. Uruguay lined up with a strong midfield of Matias Vecino, Rodrigo Bentancur and Federico Valverde but lacked pace and width. Starting Martin […]

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/ 1285 days agoReading list for the 2022 World Cup
The World Cup is upon us, and whether this is your first or fortieth year of watching the world's greatest tournament, each one has its own unique story. Certainly this one in the winter and in Qatar is historic, but also complicated and controversial. To help the casual soccer fan navigate the Qatar World Cup, […]

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/ 1285 days agoTop 5 best-selling World Cup shirts in United States
After Nike unveiled its USA World Cup kit, many wondered how popular it would be given the negative reaction to the design. Now, thanks to Soccer.com, we can reveal the Top 5 best-selling World Cup shirts. Based on sales from October 1 through November 15, 2022, some of the results may surprise you. Can you […]

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/ 1286 days agoCameroon falls flat against Switzerland in 1-0 loss
The 48th minute of Cameroon's 2022 World Cup opener is a perfect example of the thin line between victory and defeat. The Switzerland team (minus goalscorer Breel Embolo because he was born in Cameroon) celebrate in front of a frenzied crowd, relieved that the close-fought game is finally going their way. Only a few yards […]