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/ 783 days ago2024 Copa America: Canada face Messi, Costa Rica in Group D
As the United States prepares to host the 2024 Copa America, CONMEBOL has started making announcements about the details of the tournament. In the summer of 2024, the United States will play home to the 48th edition of the event. Teams from CONCACAF will go head-to-head as Argentina seek to defend their championship. Overall, North […]

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/ 783 days agoBarcelona to use key player as 'financial lever' this summer
Thanks to their well-documented financial woes, Barcelona will have little choice but to make major sales this summer. Having finances accessible to their new manager—who they yet have to announce—is supposedly their goal Raphinha is among a number of players who have recently come to light as potential trade targets. In fact, a Saudi team […]

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/ 784 days agoMexico is the last test for Berhalter to prove he fits with USMNT
The recent 3-1 win over Jamaica in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals may be the least ceremonious win in USMNT history. An uninspired squad trailed after one minute following a defensive lapse on a well-worked throw-in. Demanding an equalizer, the United States failed to generate a considerable number of chances that tested Jamaican goalkeeper Andre […]

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/ 784 days agoOlivier Giroud sparks debate with bizarre stance on VAR
Olivier Giroud of AC Milan gave his perspective on the vexing issue of the video assistant referee (VAR). To add fuel to the fire, the prolific striker voiced his reservations about using modern technology to evaluate questionable on-field incidents. Because of this technology, the veteran claims, the game is becoming slower. The Frenchman, who is […]

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/ 784 days agoZidane to lead France after Euro 2024? Les Blues reveal stance
The legendary Zinedine Zidane will not be taking over as manager of the France national team anytime soon. There has been persistent speculation that the three-time Champions League-winning manager may take over as coach of his country's national side. Nevertheless, there has been no official proposal. The French FA decided to keep Didier Deschamps on […]

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/ 784 days agoBig step: Everton's 777 Partners takeover talks reach next level
There may be a resolution on the horizon regarding Everton's protracted takeover by 777 Partners. A letter from the Premier League to 777 Partners, the potential owners of Everton, states that the league is "minded to approve" the acquisition, Bloomberg say. Last September, current owner Farhad Moshiri reached an agreement to sell the club to […]

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/ 784 days agoFour more Premier League teams set for US preseason tour
As we near the end of the 2023-24 season, Premier League teams are already making arrangements for a US tour. The likes of Liverpool, Manchester United, and Arsenal have all confirmed that the United States will play host to their preseason tours. There will be a string of matches in which they face off against […]

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/ 784 days agoUSA stars missing from Panini's Copa America album
The 2024 Copa America, one of the year's most talked-about events involving the USA, will have a brand-new collectible sticker book, carrying Panini's name. In its newest iteration, the United States will host the CONMEBOL American continent competition from June 20 to July 14. Along with South American teams, the event also features six CONCACAF […]

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/ 784 days agoWhich Premier League teams are not playing in USA this year?
Each summer, soccer fans in the USA hope that their favorite Premier League team makes the trip across the Atlantic Ocean to play a friendly or two. Some of the biggest clubs from around Europe typically head abroad to conduct their preseason preparations. The United States is generally one of the top destinations for these […]

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/ 784 days agoMan Utd fans breathe easy as Southgate distances himself from job
England national team manager Gareth Southgate has poured cold water on possibly taking the Manchester United job. The coach has been heavily linked with a possible move to Manchester this summer in recent days. This is, however, despite the fact that the Red Devils still have a manager in place. Erik ten Hag was brought […]

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/ 785 days agoDani Alves to remain in custody, Neymar Sr. refuses to post bail
Dani Alves received a huge boost on Wednesday to his chances of getting a temporary release from custody. After his arrest in January 2023 on sexual assault accusations, he finally got bail. Due to his financial difficulties, Alves is unable to post the $1.1 million bond required for his release. This prompted him to seek […]

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/ 785 days agoEuro 2024 playoffs: Who will face who in Final?
Time is running out until Euro 2024 Germany, and three spots from the playoffs are about to be settled. The fate of those last three countries will be determined on Tuesday through three playoff finals. On their journey to a spot in Germany, Wales, Poland, Ukraine, Iceland, Georgia, and Greece all made it to the […]

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/ 785 days agoReal Madrid to veto Olympic games: What it means for Mbappe
As the summer international soccer competitions approach, Real Madrid will have to contend with Mbappe potentially playing in the Olympics. The top players in the world may be subject to competing in both Paris 2024 and the European Championships or Copa America. But France and Real Madrid could have a different story, as per L'Equipe. […]

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/ 785 days agoGermany switch from Adidas to Nike: Key factor revealed
Sad but true, the seven-decade partnership between Adidas and Germany is about to end. This is another blow for the faltering brand, as it will terminate one of the longest-running kit collaborations in sports. On Thursday, Germany announced that beginning in 2027, they would be switching from their brand to Nike. The DFB-Team will don […]

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/ 785 days agoCity and Chelsea braced for maximum fine for FFP breaches
There is a strong chance that Chelsea and Manchester City will get harsher fines than Everton and Nottingham Forest next season. Since its implementation, Financial Fair Play has been a heated subject in English football. Two teams have already faced point deductions for FFP violations in the 23/24 season. The criteria used to determine the […]