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/ 575 days ago

Man 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 ago

Tuchel 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 […]

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/ 575 days ago

Angel Gomes: The missing piece in England midfield

On Sunday, Angel Gomes was one of the standout performers for England in its 3-1 victory against Finland. The win in the UEFA Nations League marked an important turnaround after a shocking 2-1 loss to Greece just days earlier. England’s interim manager, Lee Carsley, called up Gomes last month, having previously worked with him at […]

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/ 575 days ago

Lamine Yamal nurses hamstring injury after rampant playing time

With its financial woes, Barcelona has been forced to play young players who have regularly picked up injuries from wear and tear. Ansu Fati's career took a massive turn when he picked up several muscle injuries while at Barcelona. Pedri missed considerable playing time over recent seasons after battling hamstring injuries. Those injuries came on […]

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/ 575 days ago

Premier League's plans for halftime and sub interviews are awful

Reports from England last week revealed that Premier League broadcasters are set to start interviewing managers and players at half-time during EPL games. They will also start interviewing players after they are subbed out of matches. In a world where everyone wants more and more access to their favorite players and teams, it makes sense […]

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/ 575 days ago

England gauges interest of Pep Guardiola as Three Lions coach

England is still searching for a new head coach after sacking Gareth Southgate, and the dream hire is Pep Guardiola. Even though the Manchester City manager has never coached at a competitive international level. However, few can doubt his ability as a coach. England, which has been lackluster in terms of its style of play, […]

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/ 576 days ago

Africa faces fresh controversy amidst wide-ranging soccer issues

Nigeria is boycotting their African Cup of Nations qualifying soccer game in Libya following a 15-hour stay at an airport in Bayda. Nigeria had a game against Libya in Benghazi, which is roughly four hours from Bayda. According to the Super Eagles delegate, their hosts purposefully diverted a plane to sabotage the travel plan. Libya […]

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/ 576 days ago

Bundesliga coach refused offer from Man Utd to replace Ten Hag

This past summer, Manchester United faced a major decision regarding the future of Erik ten Hag, and Sebastian Hoeness was at the center of it. The manager of VfB Stuttgart was coming off one of the club's most successful seasons in recent campaigns. In the 2023/24 season, Stuttgart finished second in the Bundesliga. That was […]

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/ 576 days ago

MLS ranked in top 10 of world leagues according to Opta

If there were a way to directly compare leagues from across the world, it would be fascinating to see where MLS would rank. Major League Soccer has seen consistent development over the years. That includes rapid growth in recent seasons where MLS has shown more success on an international level. Things like the CONCACAF Champions […]

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/ 576 days ago

Pep Guardiola chooses the greatest soccer player in history

As both a manager and player, Pep Guardiola has been around some of the greatest soccer players in history. During his time as a midfielder, he played against the likes of Diego Maradona, Paolo Maldini and Zinedine Zidane. As a manager, he has either led or coached against Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar and the […]

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/ 576 days ago

Pochettino era with USMNT starts with a win and positive signs

Mauricio Pochettino started his USMNT era with a win over Panama on Saturday. Yunus Musah’s first international goal and a late strike from Texas native Ricardo Pepi made the difference at Q2 Stadium. Impressive Matt Turner double save The hosts dominated proceedings and created the most clear-cut chances, but the game's defining saves came from […]

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/ 576 days ago

Arsenal show they're more than just a defensive team

After the momentous showdown between Arsenal and Manchester City a few weeks ago, some in British media began framing the Gunners as a defensive team. In that match, Arsenal played with 10 men and relied on their defense—which was statistically the best last season—to secure a result. They are also missing their chief playmaker, Martin […]

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/ 576 days ago

No Vinicius, Rodrygo: Brazil NT to ban stars who play in Europe?

In a surprising and controversial statement, Brazilian president Lula has suggested that the national team should be restricted to players currently playing in the Brazilian domestic league. Thus, excluding stars who have made their careers in European clubs. This move could fundamentally alter the composition of the Seleção and disrupt the nation's longstanding tradition of […]

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/ 576 days ago

Barcelona to rival Bernabeu for 2030 World Cup final?

In one of the most exciting new chapters of their storied rivalry, Barcelona and Madrid are now competing for the honor of hosting the World Cup final with either the Bernabeu or Camp Nou. While their rivalry has been legendary for decades, this competition is about far more than points on a league table. It […]

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/ 576 days ago

Pulisic's data dispels Pochettino's overplaying fears

In recent weeks, USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino voiced concerns over the playing time Christian Pulisic receives at AC Milan. He suggested that the winger’s heavy workload could take a toll on his fitness. However, statistics reveal that these worries may be overblown. In fact, Pulisic is not among the top players in Serie A […]