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Championship second in attendance worldwide behind Premier League

The EFL Championship has made a significant mark on global soccer, ranking as the second-most attended league in the world during the 2023-24 season. This notable achievement highlights the immense popularity and passionate fanbase that supports soccer across England; from the top-tier Premier League to the lower divisions. A whopping 12.7 million people attended Championship games last […]

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Messi rejected Real Madrid to stay at Barca, ex-agent reveals

Lionel Messi could have had a very different career if he had accepted offers from two of Europe’s most prominent clubs: Real Madrid and Arsenal. In a recent interview, Horacio Gaggioli, Messi’s first agent, revealed that both clubs were interested in signing the young Argentine when he was still a teenager. Despite the allure of these opportunities, Messi chose […]

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Civil war brews at Newcastle as Howe fires back at club exec

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has hit back at previous disparaging claims made by the club's sporting director. Paul Mitchell was recently hired to the executive role in July following the departure of Dan Ashworth. The club's former sporting director joined rivals Manchester United in a $4 million deal. Mitchell arrived at the Magpies as the […]

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Man City’s 115 charges decision may undermine Premier League

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola faced reporters on Friday during a regularly scheduled press conference. Premier League coaches typically field questions about injury updates and their opponents ahead of games. The Spaniard touched on these subjects as City is set to host Brentford on Saturday. Nevertheless, there was a fairly large elephant in the press […]

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Arsenal, Spurs injury news ahead of North London derby

Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed positive injury news ahead of Sunday's North London Derby. Tottenham fans have been sweating the fitness of multiple stars including Mickey van de Ven and Dominic Solanke. The highly-rated duo missed the club's most recent Premier League fixture before the international break. Spurs suffered a […]

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4 reasons soccer players and fans are getting burned out

Although colloquially known as the beautiful game, soccer has taken a turn over recent years to pull love away from some fans. That comes from several areas that differ from the game that fans often grew up with. Whether that be nuances to the game that have been exacerbated by tactics or actual rule changes […]

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/ 608 days ago

Kylian Mbappe had an agreement to join Liverpool in 2022

News has broken that Kylian Mbappe, the newest sensation at Real Madrid, reportedly agreed to join Liverpool in 2022. The French forward recently completed his long-awaited transfer to the Spanish giants. However, he was on the verge of a move to the Premier League club before the deal fell through. French news source L'Equipe broke […]
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/ 608 days ago

What the world thought of US signing Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino being appointed as the head coach of the USMNT drew a big reaction. It marks a bold and ambitious step for US Soccer. The USMNT is gearing up for the enormous challenge of hosting the 2026 World Cup. Mauricio Pochettino, the first foreign coach to take over the reins since Jurgen Klinsmann left […]

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Alexi Lalas says USMNT 'needs to win us back' after new low

The United States men's national team is undoubtedly suffering on and off of field at the moment. On the pitch, the Americans recently endured a tough showing at the 2024 Copa America. Despite being hosts of the tournament, Gregg Berhalter's team failed to advance to the knockout phase. After opening the competition by beating Bolivia, […]

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Scaloni banking on Messi's return for FIFA's October break

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has expressed optimism about Lionel Messi's potential return for the FIFA international break in October. The 37-year-old legend has been sidelined with an ankle injury since the Copa America Final in July 2024. Thus, he has yet to feature in any competitive matches for either his country or his MLS club, […]

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No Brazil deal: Ramos holding out for MLS or Saudi switch

Sergio Ramos made headlines this summer by departing Sevilla for the second time in his storied career. With a resume that includes glittering stints at Real Madrid and PSG, Ramos is one of the game’s elite. However, despite the widespread speculation and persistent rumors, the 38-year-old remains without a club as of mid-September. Throughout the […]

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Bentancur faces ban for racist comment about Spurs teammate

The Football Association (FA) has officially charged Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur for using a racial slur. Bentancur previously made the inappropriate remark during an appearance on Uruguayan television in June. Uruguay and the midfielder were preparing for Copa America 2024 at the time. In the interview, Bentancur was asked if he could get the […]

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Return close? Barca to operate around clock on Camp Nou work

Barcelona have addressed the press with a confident assertion that the Blaugrana are on track to return to their iconic Camp Nou stadium by the end of 2024. This announcement comes amidst ongoing concerns and challenges related to the stadium's renovation. Despite some setbacks, recent developments have provided a glimmer of hope for the club. […]

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Manchester City to begin hearing on 115 charges next week

Manchester City's hearing regarding their 115 financial charges is finally set to start. According to Sky Sports, the Premier League will begin presenting its case against the club on Monday, Sep. 16. While the case is nearly underway, soccer fans should not expect a verdict soon. The process will begin in the coming days, but […]

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Arsenal backs Arteta to deliver trophies with new contract

Arsenal has officially announced that Mikel Arteta has signed a contract extension to remain with the club. The highly-rated manager was previously set to become a free agent following the 2024/25 season. Nevertheless, the new deal will keep the Spaniard with the North London side until 2027. As he was entering his final year under […]