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Klopp's successor at Liverpool is staring fans right in the face

Ever since Jurgen Klopp shocked the soccer world by announcing that he would leave Liverpool, the club has been linked with a plethora of replacements. Former midfield star Xabi Alonso was seemingly the preferred choice by the team's brass. However, the Bayer Leverkusen manager recently revealed that he would be staying with the German side […]

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Similar to Pulisic: Lazio to pay price for fans' McKennie chants

In the first leg of the Coppa Italia semifinal on Tuesday, Weston McKennie was the target of ‘discriminatory’ shouts from Lazio supporters, according to his club Juventus. Several videos that have gone viral show areas of the Allianz Stadium's away section including the Biancocelesti’s fans yelling racist chants at McKennie. The incident happened in the […]

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Madrid on alert? Three European giants offer $216m for Vinicius

Real Madrid striker Vinicius has dominated headlines throughout the season. Unfortunately, many of these are for the wrong reasons. The Brazilian has become the vocal leader for combating racism in Spanish soccer. But last week, when he broke down in tears at a news appearance, it was clear how badly it was affecting him. Some […]

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Police examining 130 bank accounts linked to Pique, Rubiales

Spanish authorities are now investigating foreign bank accounts linked with both Gerard Pique and Luis Rubiales. Pique previously starred in central defense for Barcelona between 2008 and 2022. Rubiales was formally the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and one of UEFA's vice presidents. However, the official was forced to step down following […]

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Fine soon? Messi and Inter Miami clash with Monterrey boss

Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates got into a heated altercation with the Monterrey coach, setting the stage for a fiery rematch. Even without the Argentine, Inter Miami looked like the superior club for an hour of Wednesday's match. But losing a player in the Champions Cup quarterfinal home match against Mexican powerhouse Monterrey […]

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Amorim opens door to Liverpool move with cryptic comments

Ruben Amorim discussed his uncertain future at Sporting CP on Friday. The highly rated coach has been heavily linked with a potential move to Premier League side Liverpool this summer. The Merseyside club's current manager, Jurgen Klopp, previously announced that he would be leaving the role at the end of the current campaign. The moment […]

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Arsenal may face Wrexham in Las Vegas summer friendly

Arsenal may add another game to its American tour this summer. This time, it's a rumor of a game between Arsenal and Wrexham in Las Vegas. Currently, Arsenal has just two stops on the schedule of summer friendlies in the United States. On July 27, the Gunners face Manchester United at SoFi Stadium in the […]

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Barca seek Premier League most-improved boss to replace Xavi

Several managers have been mentioned in connection with Barcelona's hunt for a replacement for Xavi Hernandez this summer. Interestingly, the Blaugrana have been sensational ever since the Spaniard announced his summer exit. Perhaps the closing games of the season have energized the squad since every player is battling for a spot on the team once […]

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Chelsea should move on from injury-riddled Reece James

Chelsea will have to make some major decisions in the transfer market come summertime. The Blues recently posted losses of $115 million for the 2022/23 financial year after spending freely in recent seasons. As a result, the west London club is seemingly close to potential profit and sustainability (PSR) violations. Current Premier League spending laws […]

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Worse fate than Rubiales? Pique probed for alleged corruption

An inquiry into alleged corruption led to the Wednesday arrest of Luis Rubiales, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) ex-head. And apparently, he may take former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique down with him. According to Spain's state prosecutors, police searched eleven locations for evidence. The investigation into corruption and money laundering led to the arrest of […]

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West Ham look to USMNT star to solve defensive issues

West Ham is now in talks to recruit skilled US national team defender Mark McKenzie for the next summer transfer window. Just before relocating to Belgium in January 2021, 25-year-old Mark McKenzie thrived in MLS with the Philadelphia Union. Since his arrival, he has been an anchor in Genk's defense. Before winning the Belgian Cup […]

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Champions Cup shows MLS is still considerably behind Liga MX

Mexico's Liga MX has jumped back in front of Major League Soccer in recent worldwide power rankings. The United States/Canadian league previously took the 10th spot in Opta's worldwide ratings in late March. This climb up the charts meant that MLS moved ahead of Liga MX in the rankings. The Mexican league has typically been […]

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Motherwell announces agreement with US partial owner

A US investor and the owner group at Motherwell have come to terms. Negotiations with the American family will go forward following the signing of non-binding terms. The board of directors at the Scottish Premiership side has been looking for investors outside the company. While seeking new investors, the Steelmen recently staged a spoof Hollywood […]

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Arizona law may help bring soccer stadium to Phoenix area

A consortium headed by a former official of the National Hockey League's Arizona Coyotes is pursuing land in Mesa law amendments to bring more soccer. One of their goals is to see whether the Phoenix region can host a professional stadium, and thus a club. If the measure were to succeed, it would bypass the […]

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De Zerbi remaining at Brighton would be great news for club, EPL

Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi has been linked with a move away from the club for months now. Bayern Munich has put the highly rated Italian manager atop their wishlist to replace Thomas Tuchel. Barcelona will also need a new coach following the pending departure of Xavi. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is departing at […]