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/ 573 days agoJuve eyes early move for pending free agent Jonathan Tah
Juventus will reportedly attempt to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah in the January transfer market. While a top team targeting a quality player is very common, this particular scenario is unique. The Germany international's current contract with Leverkusen is set to expire at the end of the 2024/25 season. As previous negotiations stalled, Tah […]

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/ 574 days agoBarcelona to go all-in for Haaland as Lewandowski’s successor
Barcelona are already planning for life after Robert Lewandowski, and recent reports suggest that their top target is none other than Erling Haaland. Club president Joan Laporta is known for bringing in marquee signings to bolster excitement and success. Thus, he has identified Haaland as a potential game-changer for the future of the club. The […]

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/ 574 days agoMessi remains invaluable to Argentina despite looming retirement
Lionel Messi turned back the clock on Tuesday night as he once again ran the show for Argentina. The 37-year-old superstar netted a hat trick and added two assists in La Seleccion's 6-0 demolition of Bolivia in Buenos Aires. The victory keeps Argentina atop the CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualification table. Messi's team currently leads […]

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/ 574 days agoFIFA on alert: European leagues sue over 2025 Club World Cup
In a significant turn of events, the global soccer landscape is seeing mounting resistance against FIFA’s increasingly congested match calendar. The latest clash is over the proposed expansion of the Club World Cup in 2025. Players' union FIFPro, alongside the European Leagues, which represents 39 divisions including Serie A, Premier League, and La Liga, has […]

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/ 574 days agoRevealed: USMNT's last impressive away win was in 2015
Mauricio Pochettino's first big test away from home as the United States men's national team did not end well. The Argentine manager began his USMNT coaching stint with a 2-0 victory over Panama in Texas on Saturday. The Stars and Stripes then traveled down to Guadalajara on Tuesday to face bitter rivals Mexico. It happened […]

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/ 574 days agoCity have ace up sleeve to lure Amorim as Guardiola’s successor
As Pep Guardiola’s tenure at Manchester City begins to wind down, speculation has been rife about who might step into his shoes when his contract expires in 2025. The Premier League champions are reportedly considering Sporting Lisbon’s young and dynamic manager, Ruben Amorim, as a potential successor. With Guardiola's future uncertain, the club is keen […]

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/ 574 days agoTuchel must bring England a trophy to quell nationality concerns
Thomas Tuchel has been officially unveiled as the next manager of the England national team. The German is just the third non-British permanent head coach in the team's history. Sweden’s Sven-Goran Eriksson and Italy’s Fabio Capello previously managed the Three Lions earlier this century. The decision to appoint a foreign coach has not exactly been […]

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/ 574 days agoSuper League reveals launch date, promises ‘better experience’
Once again, the European Super League is rearing its head with a new launch date and revised aspirations. The original plan for the Super League was to create a new competition that would give the biggest teams and players more freedom. Not only would this give them more money, but it would help the fans. […]

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/ 574 days agoPulisic, Salah & others: Stars prioritize clubs over national teams
The October international break was bizarre. Sure, there were some interesting games and notable storylines like Mauricio Pochettino's debut with the USMNT. However, a bigger trend made headway. Players left their national teams prematurely to return to their clubs and prevent the further risk of injury. Headline players like Christian Pulisic, Mohamed Salah, Virgil van […]

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/ 574 days agoWhy Premier League clubs clamor for Newcastle's Eddie Howe
Eddie Howe is one of the most in-demand coaches in England. The Newcastle United manager has been linked with several high-profile jobs. The former Bournemouth boss is reportedly a target for Manchester United and Tottenham as well as previously for the England job until Thomas Tuchel got it. Howe’s popularity may seem surprising. Currently, his […]

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/ 574 days agoThe likely candidates to break Ronaldo's goal-scoring record
They say records are there to be broken, just as Cristiano Ronaldo broke a longstanding goal-scoring record at the international level. Some sporting achievements, like this one of Ronaldo, may be too enormous to surpass. For Ronaldo, netting 133 times in international fixtures was not terrifying enough. This figure remains a work in progress, as […]

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/ 574 days agoFIFA reveals plan for Club World Cup at Seattle's Lumen Field
FIFA has announced that the Seattle Sounders will have somewhat of a home-field advantage at Lumen Field for the 2025 Club World Cup. The Major League Soccer side previously qualified for the controversial tournament by winning the 2022 CONCACAF Champions Cup. Seattle is currently the only American team to book a place in the competition, […]

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/ 575 days agoMultiple Man City stars lent Mendy money during rape case
Several Manchester City players lent teammate Benjamin Mendy money while he was facing rape and sexual assault charges. The now-former City star was previously arrested and charged with multiple counts of the offenses in 2021. The original charges stemmed from accusations from three different women. However, testimonies from several additional alleged victims led to even […]

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/ 575 days agoMan United axes Sir Alex from ambassador role to cut costs
Sir Alex Ferguson is officially leaving his paid ambassador role with Manchester United. The legendary coach previously managed the club from 1986 until 2013. With the Scot at the helm, the Red Devils collected an incredible 13 Premier League titles. Ferguson also grabbed five FA Cup trophies and a pair of UEFA Champions League triumphs. […]

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/ 575 days agoTuchel is the antithesis of a typical England manager
The English Football Association (FA) has reportedly agreed a contract with Thomas Tuchel to become the next England manager. The Three Lions have been without a permanent boss since Gareth Southgate resigned from the position in July. This came following England's loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Lee Carsley was eventually named interim […]