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/ 796 days agoMan United tickets on sale for San Diego game against Betis
Manchester United is returning to San Diego and Snapdragon Stadium to play a friendly. Last summer, the United Academy played against Wrexham. In the summer of 2024, United's first team will be in action when Man United plays Real Betis from La Liga. This game is happening on Wednesday, July 31. It is in the […]

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/ 796 days agoEderson may miss games in three competitions due to thigh injury
Manchester City looks set to be without star goalkeeper Ederson for a series of key upcoming games. The Brazilian shot-stopper was previously forced off in the second half of the club's massive match with Liverpool on Sunday. With City holding on to a slim 1-0 lead, Ederson bundled into Reds forward Darwin Nunez inside the […]

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/ 796 days agoWhy is daylight saving time different in the US than Europe?
Daylight saving time has come in the USA, but those in Europe still live on Coordinated Universal Time standards, or UTC. Therefore, the clocks changed in the United States early on Sunday, March 10. Americans had to 'spring forward' one hour. The time difference between New York and London is traditionally five hours. However, for […]

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/ 796 days agoReturning Liverpool executive could help beat Bayern for Alonso
Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the American conglomerate currently owning Liverpool, announced a new hire with Michael Edwards as chief executive of football. Edwards previously worked with the Premier League team as a sporting director. The exec initially joined the Reds in 2011 and then subsequently departed the club in 2022. Nevertheless, Edwards is now back […]

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/ 796 days agoNapoli President de Laurentiis pushes cameraman, expects fine
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is likely to soon receive a significant fine for actions during a recent television interview. The incident occurred Monday evening, the night before Napoli's massive Champions League matchup with Barcelona. The two sides previously tied 1-1 in Italy during the first leg of the round of 16 matchup. Whichever club […]

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/ 796 days agoTwo Premier League clubs named among 7 blocking EFL deal
Premier League clubs are receiving heat for dragging their feet regarding a financial settlement with the English Football League (EFL). The two sides had a deal worth about $1.1 billion on the table on Monday, but several top-flight teams would not rubber-stamp the move. As a result, negotiations will continue as lower-level clubs grow frustrated. […]

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/ 797 days agoReferee cameras provide insight into often-criticized decisions
In late February, Bundesliga referee Daniel Schlager made history by wearing cameras that showed what a referee sees. Schlager's camera was attached to his earpiece, allowing him to communicate with VAR. A brief video from the Bundesliga showed that what a referee sees on the field is far different from what fans see from above. […]

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/ 797 days agoAmerican football lines have no business on pro soccer fields
The USL season started this past weekend, with games in the USL Championship and League One joining the professional soccer landscape in the United States. However, the return of these leagues and the MLS clubs that play at NFL stadiums brought back the all-too-familiar reminder that too many soccer games are ruined by football lines. […]

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/ 797 days agoSerie A club sacks manager after headbutting opposing player
Lecce sacked manager Roberto D’Aversa on Monday following the manager allegedly throwing a headbutt toward Verona forward Thomas Henry. Verona picked up a 1-0 win at Lecce courtesy of a goal from Michael Folorunsho in the first half. However, the drama transpired after the game. D'Aversa approached Henry, who picked up a red card deep […]

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/ 797 days agoReal's Brahim Diaz chooses Morocco over Spain national team
Brahim Diaz is electing to represent Morocco at the international level, going against his birth nation of Spain. Diaz has already made one appearance for the Spanish national team. He scored a goal in a friendly against Lithuania on June 8, 2021. However, since that was not an official competition, Diaz is allowed to switch […]

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/ 797 days agoInter Miami's Tata Martino says referees are ruining spirit of MLS
Inter Miami head coach Tata Martino has taken a noted exception to MLS referees and how they officiated the game between Miami and Montreal. Inter Miami lost for the first time this season after Montreal emerged from a four-goal barrage in 10 minutes late in the game. Despite Inter Miami drawing level through Leonardo Campana […]

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/ 797 days agoWrexham Women announce historic summer tour in United States
Joining its men's side with a tour across the pond, the Wrexham Women are coming to the United States to play several friendlies. In partnership with financial services company Ally, the Wrexham Women's side is organizing a Wrex Coast Tour. While the club did not elaborate on dates, venues, or possible opponents, it is still […]

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/ 797 days agoUSA defeats Brazil to claim inaugural W Gold Cup
The USA Women's National Team slugged out a 1-0 win over Brazil in the W Gold Cup Final on Sunday night. Lindsey Horan's goal in first-half stoppage time ensured the USWNT won the inaugural tournament. The game at Snapdragon Stadium welcomed 31,528 fans, which was the largest crowd in the United States for a women's […]

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/ 798 days agoMadrid release another video of referees' errors despite inquiry
Real Madrid were the subject of an inquiry that was disclosed earlier this week by the Spanish Football Federation. For one thing, they have been utilizing their TV station to air documentaries. In those videos, they criticize the ‘errors’ of the referees who will be in charge of their next matches. As the first team […]

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/ 798 days agoMourinho ready for coaching return amid pressure on Pochettino
Jose Mourinho has acknowledged that he is prepared to resume managerial duties at any moment. Talk about a possible Chelsea return has emerged, and Mauricio Pochettino is under increasing pressure, so this is not surprising. After spending two and a half years back in the Italian Serie A, the Portuguese coach left Roma in January […]