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/ 681 days ago

Jurgen Klopp open to taking USMNT job; Tim Howard offers help

Former United States men's national team star Tim Howard believes that Jurgen Klopp is a real option to replace Gregg Berhalter. The Stars and Stripes should be looking to make a managerial change following their disappointing showing at Copa America 2024. Despite needing to better Panama (ranked 43rd in the world) and Bolivia (84th), the […]

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/ 682 days ago

Premier League clubs continue to splash cash despite PSR issues

Premier League clubs are seemingly not pumping the brakes on spending in the summer transfer period, and the record is under threat. This is even though several English top-flight teams are dealing with problems regarding profit and sustainability rules (PSR). These laws currently prevent clubs from exceeding $133 million in losses over three years. Everton, […]

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/ 682 days ago

Leeds 'heartbroken' over selling coveted teen star to Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur has officially won the race to sign Archie Gray from Leeds United. The 18-year-old phenom is one of the top teenage prospects in all of England. Fellow Premier League side Brentford wanted to secure Gray's signature late last week. The youngster even started a medical at the team's facility. Nevertheless, Leeds ultimately rejected […]

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/ 683 days ago

Tickets on sale for Arsenal vs Bournemouth friendly

Arsenal announced a third summer friendly to go along with its other preseason preparations in the United States. Previously, the Gunners announced games against Manchester United and Liverpool in the USA this summer. Now, Arsenal will play a third game against a Premier League opponent later this month as it looks to build on back-to-back […]

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De Ligt gives Ten Hag's United much-needed defensive stability

Matthijs de Ligt is the focus of recent transfer rumors in a move that would send him from Bayern Munich to Manchester United. If this comes to fruition, De Ligt would reunite with his former manager at Ajax, Erik ten Hag. De Ligt made his debut with Ajax as a teenager, admittedly before Ten Hag […]

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/ 684 days ago

Future abroad? Talks between Kvaratskhelia and Napoli halted

As one of Europe's most exciting players, Napoli are hell-bent on keeping Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, for the foreseeable future. Apparently, Aurelio De Laurentiis, the club president, and Giovanni Manna, the director, took a bold step by traveling to Germany to meet with Kvaratskhelia and his agent. This meeting intended to provide the Georgian player with a […]

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/ 684 days ago

Revenue loss: Barca to host UCL games at Camp Nou in 2024

After a difficult season at the Estadi Montjuic, Barcelona are dreaming of playing in December at the Camp Nou, which is still renovating. Because of the substantial financial losses caused by the temporary relocation, this move is vital for the club. The club's financial goals include bolstering profits and solidifying their standing in the European […]

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/ 684 days ago

Dest returns to PSV following injury: What it means for Barca

After endless negotiations between Barcelona and PSV, where he was on loan last season, Sergiño Dest finally knows his future. His loan in the Netherlands ended this summer, and the club has now chosen to sign him permanently. This decision comes despite a serious knee injury that Dest suffered, which will sideline him until 2025. […]

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/ 684 days ago

Liverpool fail in attempt to lure Salah's long-term replacement

Newcastle recently found themselves embroiled in intense negotiations with Liverpool over the potential transfer of their star winger, Anthony Gordon. The deal, however, faced a significant hurdle as talks between the two clubs broke down. The potential swap deal involved Gordon moving to Liverpool, while 21-year-old defender Jarell Quansah would head to Newcastle. This development […]

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/ 685 days ago

Surprise: Inter, PSG with most Euro 2024 Round of 16 players

Both Inter and Paris Saint-Germain have more players than any other club in the 2024 European Championship Round of 16. According to Transfermarkt's X report, 12 players from each club are now competing for their national teams in the tournament's knockout round. This astounding number shows how talented the winning teams of Serie A and […]

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/ 685 days ago

Mbappe advised about Vinicius' influence on new role at Madrid

France great Emmanuel Petit has issued a warning to Kylian Mbappe regarding his early days at Real Madrid. After completing his long-awaited free transfer to the Spanish giants, Mbappe will shortly go on a preseason tour of the United States with his new teammates. But his adjustment to Real Madrid worries Petit; and so do […]

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/ 685 days ago

New 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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/ 685 days ago

Messi 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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Why 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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Cesc 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 […]