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/ 905 days agoSouth Africa's unexpected stance on 2027 Women World Cup bid
It has been announced that South Africa will not be vying to host the 2027 Women's World Cup. This weekend, the South African Football Association (SAFA) stunned the soccer world by announcing it was pulling out of the bidding process to host the tournament. Four countries competed for the right to host the event, with […]

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/ 905 days agoCopa America 2024 pots revealed ahead of draw
The 2024 Copa America draw is scheduled for Thursday, December 7, and instead of the customary 10 teams anxiously awaiting their destiny, there will be 16 teams. Six CONCACAF nations will compete in the 48th event, which will be held in the US. This is in response to the confederation's strategic alliance with CONMEBOL, which […]

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/ 905 days agoEx-England, Barca and Spurs boss, Terry Venables, dies aged 80
Former England, Barcelona, and Tottenham manager Terry Venables passed away at the age of 80 after a protracted illness. Confirming the news, his family published a statement on Sunday afternoon reading: "We are totally devastated by the loss of a wonderful husband and father who passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness. We would […]

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/ 905 days agoJuventus hold Inter in Derby d’Italia
Juventus held league leaders Inter Milan to a 1-1 draw in the top of the table clash at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday evening. Both team came into this encounter on the back of great form and the first half was a sight to behold. The hosts took the lead in the 27th minute when […]

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/ 905 days agoWhat happens if a soccer game is postponed
A soccer game can be postponed for a variety of reasons. Bad weather, safety or health concerns, and sadly violence, tragedy, or political unrest can also throw a wrench in the diversion of sport. But what is done when that happens? It depends on the situation. Why a soccer game can be postponed The most […]

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/ 905 days agoMan United thrash Everton to pile misery on Dyche
Manchester United grabbed a comfortable 3-0 win against Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday evening. It was Eric ten Hag’s fourth win in five league games as the visitors climbed to sixth in the table with 24 points, just four adrift of a Champions League berth. Much of the pre game talk revolved around Everton […]

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/ 906 days agoWhy do some Canadian soccer teams join MLS?
Around the world, a soccer club playing in a league outside their own country is unusual, but not completely unheard of. However, it's usually reserved for clubs from very small nations that aren't big enough to have a robust league of their own. So why do Canadian teams – from a large, developed country – […]

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/ 906 days agoAston Villa come back from behind to beat Spurs
Aston Villa grabbed a massive 2-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon. Playing in front of their home fans, Tottenham were by far the better of the two sides as they raced off the blocks from the whistle. Just minutes into the game, Dejan Kulusevski struck the post before Giovani Lo Celso gave Spurs […]

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/ 906 days agoKosovo venture to USA in pursuit of youth talent for national team
Young players who have Albanian ancestry are being sought after by the Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK) for potential future national team representation. With the hope of discovering "Albanian talents who one day can represent the national team," the Kosovar FA's coaching staff will hold a training camp in the United States at the end […]

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/ 906 days agoTrouble brews for Germany as unhappy players add fuel to fire
The German national team has lost two in a row, and the players are supposedly quite unhappy and worried about manager Julian Nagelsmann. When it comes to bad press, Germany are shattering records left and right. Despite the loss being perceived as deserved, the midweek’s 2-0 loss against Austria was the sixth loss in eleven […]

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/ 906 days agoMan Utd midfielder preparing for January transfer move
Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek has admitted that he could soon depart the club. The Dutchman was previously thought to have a significant career with the Red Devils when he arrived from Ajax in 2020 for around $45 million. Nevertheless, the move has not exactly panned out. Van de Beek has played in […]

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/ 906 days agoAntonio Conte hints at potential Juve reunion
Manager Antonio Conte is currently enjoying time away from the sport. The Italian coach last manned the sidelines for Tottenham Hotspur, but departed the club in March. His stay in north London lasted just 16 months. The relatively unsuccessful stay with the Premier League side was also the first time he failed to win a […]

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/ 906 days agoMLS set to introduce new DP rules in 2024 impacting all clubs
An impending paradigm change is going to have far-reaching consequences for every team in the Major League Soccer (MLS) market. The addition of superstars like Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba marked a turning point for MLS, which has started to attract more A-list players from across the globe since this year. What seems […]

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/ 906 days agoBarca’s Kounde takes swipe at UEFA and FIFA for injury pile-up
Players in today's soccer have an off-field enemy—the rigorous schedule—in addition to the opposition they face on the pitch. A troubling trend—an increase in injuries—has surfaced alongside the heated debates about the amount of games that soccer players participate in. In light of the current pandemic of muscle injuries, it is necessary to investigate their […]

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/ 906 days agoNewcastle looking to make multiple January loan moves
Newcastle is reportedly looking to make several loan deals during the upcoming January transfer period. The Magpies entered the weekend in a fairly disappointing seventh place in the Premier League table. They previously qualified for the Champions League for the first time in two decades after finishing fourth in the standings following the 2022/23 season. […]