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/ 705 days ago

Real Madrid draws biggest crowds for summer friendlies in USA

Several of the most famous European soccer teams traveled to the United States this summer. Clubs from across the pond now regularly schedule preseason friendlies Stateside to help grow their brands. The move certainly seems to be paying off. Matches involving the big European sides typically draw huge crowds because Americans do not get to […]

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/ 706 days ago

Textor tries to sell Palace shares after new bid to buy Everton

John Textor has reentered talks with Everton's current ownership to purchase the club. The American billionaire previously threw his hat into the ring to potentially take over the Toffees earlier this summer. Everton owner Farhad Moshiri, however, opted instead to hold direct discussions with the Friedkin Group. The fellow American investment conglomerate recently purchased the […]

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/ 706 days ago

West Ham hijacks Juve's move for star Nice defender

West Ham is looking to continue their summer spending spree by targeting Nice center-back Jean-Clair Todibo. The highly-rated defender has been on the club's radar practically all summer. Nevertheless, a transfer during the current window appeared extremely unlikely. After all, top clubs such as Manchester United and Juventus were both seemingly in prime position to […]

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/ 706 days ago

Why we love the 2. Bundesliga, and you should too

While the dust has barely settled after a summer of international tournaments, many top European leagues, including the 2024/2025 Bundesliga season, are gearing up for their return. One league that has already begun that you should be all over is the 2. Bundesliga, German soccer's second tier. While much of the focus in German footballing […]

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/ 706 days ago

Spurs finally fill Kane void with Bournemouth's Solanke

Tottenham Hotspur has finally identified a replacement for Harry Kane. The England international previously joined Bayern Munich last summer in a deal worth over $100 million. Kane was, and still is, widely considered one of the best center forwards in the sport. Losing such a big star left a massive hole to fill in the […]

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/ 706 days ago

Carsley to be England's interim coach through autumn

The Football Association (FA) has officially announced that Lee Carsley will be the England national team's interim manager going forward. Carsley, 50, has been involved in England's youth setup since 2020. He initially managed the U20s at this time, but has since taken over the U21s in the last three years. England has needed a […]

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/ 706 days ago

Community Shield preview: Man City vs Man United

Every August, the FA Community Shield is played at London's Wembley Stadium as a "curtain-raiser" before the beginning of the English top-flight season. The final is played between the previous season's Premier League winners against the FA Cup winners. As a result, the 2024/25 Community Shield features Premier League champions Manchester City against FA Cup […]

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/ 706 days ago

No more favorites: Wrexham savor League One underdog status

Wrexham will make their long-awaited return to League One, marking the club's first appearance in English soccer’s third tier after 19 years. The journey back to this level has been nothing short of remarkable, driven by back-to-back automatic promotions. The Dragons have been receiving support from Hollywood for their recent comeback. However, manager Phil Parkinson […]

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/ 706 days ago

Enough is enough: Soccer legend laments Club World Cup in US

Honorary Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has voiced strong opposition to the expanded 2025 Club World Cup. As a legendary figure in German soccer, he is known for his candid opinions. Thus, he has not held back in expressing his concerns over what he sees as the increasingly crowded soccer calendar. He believes it is […]

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/ 706 days ago

De Gea finally finds new club one year after United exit

After a lengthy period of uncertainty, former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has found a new club and will make his long-awaited return to soccer. Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the Spanish shot-stopper has reached an agreement with Serie A side Fiorentina; marking the end of a year-long hiatus from the sport. David de Gea, […]

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/ 706 days ago

Inter Miami struggles to sell Leagues Cup tickets without Messi

A year ago, Lionel Messi's arrival in Major League Soccer created a frenzy that was nothing short of extraordinary. The "Messi Effect" saw ticket prices skyrocket to unprecedented levels; fans clamored for a chance to witness one of the greatest players compete on American soil. The anticipation was palpable, especially as Messi led Inter Miami […]

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/ 707 days ago

Nations League: Who will lead England against Ireland, Finland?

In a significant development, Lee Carsley will reportedly be the interim manager of England following Gareth Southgate's resignation. Carsley, who recently led the England Under-21s to a historic victory in the 2023 European Championship, has emerged as the leading candidate to guide the national team; especially for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against the […]

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/ 707 days ago

USMNT and Nigeria on alert: Renard salary demands revealed

Herve Renard, the former France Women's coach, finds himself at the center of intense speculation as his future remains uncertain. Renard's managerial career has been nothing short of eclectic, with successful stints across various continents; including Africa, where he won the Africa Cup of Nations twice—once with Zambia and again with Ivory Coast. Now, as […]

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/ 707 days ago

Top 25 most-attended friendlies played in the USA this summer

More than one million soccer fans filled stadiums across the United States to see summer friendlies featuring many of the biggest teams from around the world, according to new research from World Soccer Talk. These games frequently draw massive crowds as fans clamor to see players and teams they otherwise might not ever get to […]

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/ 707 days ago

Third time's a charm? Zaha set for another Crystal Palace spell

Wilfried Zaha, a name synonymous with Crystal Palace, could be making a sensational return to Selhurst Park for a third spell at the club. According to recent reports, the South London club is keen on bringing their former talisman back from Turkish giants Galatasaray. This potential reunion could provide a significant boost to Palace's attacking […]