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/ 931 days agoSurprising twist: Kalvin Phillips could leave City for La Liga giants
Many Premier League clubs have been interested in acquiring Kalvin Phillips, but the transfer story recently took a shocking turn. Since his transfer to the Etihad in 2022, the English midfielder has had trouble getting playing time. After spending his whole career at Leeds United, he made the move for an estimated $54 million in […]

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/ 931 days agoSignificant format change looms for League Cup next season
Once the ongoing 2023-24 season ends, the League Cup semifinals will no longer be played over two legs in an effort to reduce scheduling conflicts for Premier League teams. The English Football League organizes the League Cup. Fittingly, it also goes by the EFL Cup or its sponsorship name, the Carabao Cup. The tournament has […]

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/ 932 days agoHow to get the most out of Apple TV: Tips and tricks
With the vast majority of MLS games moving exclusively onto the Apple TV platform from 2023 through 2032, it's dramatically changed the way many American fans watch soccer. But whether you're watching soccer or your favorite show or movie, Apple TV still might feel new and overwhelming to you. Not to worry – we've got […]

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/ 932 days agoWrexham to appear on ESPN+ for first time in 2023/24 season
After featuring a handful of times last season, Wrexham is back on ESPN+ this week for the first time since the 2023/24 season started. As the cup season continues in England and Wales, Wrexham has an FA Cup tie coming up in the first round proper of the competition. On Saturday, Nov. 4, Wrexham is […]

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/ 932 days agoReal Madrid sticks $1 billion release clause in Vinicius Jr contract
Real Madrid signed Vinicius Junior to a new contract extension that runs through the 2026/27 season. It is no surprise to see Real Madrid lock down one of its most important players. Vinicius scored the game-winning goal in the 2022 UEFA Champions League Final. The Brazilian winger finished second on the team in goals in […]

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/ 932 days agoLuis Diaz to remain in England as search for father continues
Liverpool star Luis Diaz will remain in England as Colombian local police and military officials search for his father. Both of the player's parents were kidnapped in the South American nation at the weekend. Cilenis Marulanda, the winger's mother, has since been released by the bandits. Nevertheless, the search for Diaz's father, Luis Manuel, continues. […]

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/ 932 days agoSaudi Arabia to host Esports World Cup in the summer of 2024
Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the inaugural Esports World Cup in the summer of 2024. It should be an interesting preparation ahead of the 2034 FIFA World Cup, which Saudi Arabia will be hosting. Australia backed out of a bid to host the competition, making Saudi Arabia the only candidate to host the competition. […]

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/ 932 days agoJuventus may use Pogba salary to sign Arsenal’s Thomas Partey
Juventus is looking to soften the blows of losing midfield duo Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli. Pogba is facing a lengthy stint on the sidelines after failing two drug tests. Fagioli, on the other hand, will be out of action for seven months after breaching Italian betting rules. The duo is seen as key figures […]

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/ 932 days agoSheffield Wednesday owner asks fans for $2.4 million to pay debt
Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri has asked fans to pitch in to help ease the club's financial issues. In an interview with the Sheffield Star, Chansiri called on supporters to each pay the team £100 (about $121). The Thai businessman claims that the fans could raise around $2.4 million if enough people participate. The club […]

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/ 932 days agoIFAB protects refs by saying no to live audio VAR conversations
It seems as if soccer fans will not soon hear live conversations between referees during VAR replays. International Football Association Board (IFAB) executive Lukas Brud revealed these discussions will remain private for now. IFAB currently helps determine the official laws of the sport. FIFA has recognized the group as lawmakers for over 100 years. Brud […]

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/ 932 days agoAustralia Passes on World Cup, Saudi Arabia named for 2034
Football Australia announced today that it would not be bidding to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. In a statement, Football Australia said, "We have explored the opportunity to bid to host the FIFA World Cup and – having taken all factors into consideration – we have reached a conclusion not to do so for the […]

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/ 933 days agoCould CBS improve Premier League coverage in the USA?
In this episode, we discuss whether CBS Sports could do a better job of covering the Premier League than NBC Sports does, Kartik discusses what he discovered about world soccer from traveling to Turkey, and what other soccer coverage we've been seeking out to fill the void. We also discuss what's missing from CBS Sports' […]

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/ 933 days agoInter Miami calls off trip to China to play friendlies
Inter Miami planned a trip to China to partake in friendlies during its offseason. Based on the original schedule, Inter Miami had a pair of friendlies on Nov. 5 and 8. However, Gaston Edul of TyC Sports reports those friendlies are off. The friendlies were causing a headache with Lionel Messi's status for Argentina and […]

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/ 933 days agoBristol City sacks Nigel Pearson with Robins in 15th
After almost three years in charge of Bristol City, the Championship club sacked manager Nigel Pearson on Monday. The Robins have lost five of their last seven games in the Championship. Pearson's side sits 15th in the Championship table on 18 points after 14 games. It is nine points above the drop zone in the […]

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/ 933 days agoAlgeria blocked from hosting Palestine World Cup Qualifiers
With Palestine entrenched in a war against Israel, Algeria stepped forward to offer to host the Middle Eastern country's World Cup qualifying games. There is seemingly no chance of the country hosting games given its current state. Moreover, the World Cup qualifying games in Asia start during the November international break. Palestine has games against […]