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Fans get 50% refund after Messi misses match in Hong Kong

Hong Kong fans who purchased tickets to see Inter Miami and Lionel Messi play a friendly in early February will receive a partial refund. The Argentine superstar came under fire when he did not feature in a matchup against a Hong Kong XI. Over 38,000 fans filled the Hong Kong Stadium in hopes of watching […]

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Ratcliffe claims United will exercise caution in transfer market

New Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe claims the club will change its transfer market policy heading into the summer. The British billionaire recently purchased just over 27% of the club for around $1.6 billion. Despite only becoming a minority owner, the deal gives Ratcliffe sporting control of the team. As a result, much […]

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Chelsea vs Celtic tickets on sale for friendly at Notre Dame

Tickets to the friendly between Chelsea and Celtic this upcoming summer at Notre Dame Stadium are now on sale. The English giants are making another trip to the United States this summer. It is the Blues' third trip to the USA for summer friendlies in the last three years. For Celtic, playing friendlies in the […]

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5 best games to watch during international break

In the March international break, many of the major sides are playing friendlies. France, England, Brazil, and Argentina are preparing for summer tournaments. However, the March international break goes well beyond just games without consequence. Euro 2024 qualifying reaches its head when 12 teams battle for the final three spots. While the traditional favorites are […]

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Lionel Messi to miss Argentina friendlies in March with injury

Lionel Messi is not going to be a part of the squad when Argentina plays a pair of friendlies in the United States in the March international break due to injury. The Inter Miami star required a second-half substitution in the club's CONCACAF Champions Cup win over Nashville. Then, Messi was not a part of […]

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Twelve fans arrested in Turkish Super Lig for storming the pitch

Violence and hooliganism transpired in the Turkish Super Lig this past weekend when Trabzonspor fans attacked Fenerbahce players on the pitch. Fenerbahce had just defeated third-place Trabzonspor to keep pace with Galatasaray in the Turkish top flight. Visiting players from Fener celebrated their win on the pitch after the whistle. Michy Batshuayi had just scored […]

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Enough is enough: MLS replacement referee errors are maddening

The most recent MLS matchday saw the replacement referee crisis hit a new level with rampant errors across the league's games. The issues were so bad that the Professional Soccer Referees Association commented on how the officiating is having major consequences on the table and the quality of the competition. "This past weekend in MLS, […]

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New MLS team San Diego FC has unique twist in recruiting

San Diego FC will have the opportunity to take advantage of international recruiting due to the location of the side's training facility ahead of its MLS debut. While construction is ongoing at the complex, the future of the club is already starting to come to fruition. The 50,000-square-foot facility also has a boarding program for […]

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Nottingham Forest suffers four-point drop to fall into bottom three

The Premier League issued Nottingham Forest a points deduction on Monday that immediately sends the club into the relegation zone. The four-point slash comes as a result of Forest breaching the Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) that protect financial fair play (FFP). Premier League authorities noted that Forest's losses came from exuberant spending upon the […]

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FA Cup last-eight drama yields another potential derby in Final

This weekend's quarterfinals of the FA Cup provided high-intensity clashes that demanded stoppage-time and extra-time goals to set up a fascinating semifinal draw. In the end, three familiar faces emerged to reach the semifinals of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium. Manchester City, the defending champions, comfortably advanced over Newcastle courtesy of a first-half brace […]

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Injury woes: Will Messi play for Argentina in US friendlies?

Fans of the beautiful game may be disappointed to hear that Lionel Messi may not play in the next international friendlies for Argentina. After their match against El Salvador on March 23, Argentina will face Costa Rica four days later, on March 26. After suffering a muscular injury, the Argentine missed Inter Miami's most recent […]

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Mbappe has fantastic response to fan asking him to join Arsenal

While Arsenal's supporters fret about the club's future in their pursuit of the Premier League crown, rumors of potential transfers abound. Competition for Kylian Mbappe's signing has intensified since he announced last summer that he won't stay at Parc des Princes. The Gunners have been a contender, keeping pace with the greatest clubs in Europe […]

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Raphinha attracts Saudi interest, Barcelona ask for hefty fee

Barcelona are facing increased interest in Brazilian winger Raphinha, with financial pressures rumored to have the potential to impact their decision. No one in Catalonia disputes the idea that Barcelona must make a profit this summer; the Catalan club is facing the mystery of which players to keep and which to let go. These financial […]

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De Zerbi hints at Brighton exit amid European top sides interest

Roberto De Zerbi has enjoyed a successful run at the helm of Brighton's team recently. However, the Italian coach recently vented his displeasure with the club's January transfer activity. Given the squad's multi-front competition, he may have preferred to add additional acquisitions to bolster their depth. Brighton may have challenged for the UEFA Europa League […]

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Harry Kane suffers injury with Bayern: Will he play for England?

Despite hurting his ankle in Saturday's victory against Darmstadt, Harry Kane will be a part of the England group. The England captain, with a twisted ankle, almost sent Gareth Southgate reeling, as he left the pitch late in the 5-2 victory. Despite scoring this weekend, the manager replaced him in the 88th minute because he […]