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/ 1025 days ago

Verdict on Leagues Cup attendance after group stage ends

Major League Soccer and Liga MX have made a big deal about the new and improved Leagues Cup in 2023. The expanded event is no longer a glorified series of friendlies. Instead, it now features every MLS and Liga MX club, and has spots in the following year's CONCACAF Champions Cup up for grabs. But […]

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/ 1025 days ago

Tata Marino on Jordi Alba debut decision for Inter Miami

Completing the trifecta of former Barcelona stars in south Florida, Jordi Alba is all but certain to make his debut for Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup round of 32 tie against Orlando City. The full-back completed his move to DRV PNK Stadium just before Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets made their debuts. Jordi Alba […]

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/ 1025 days ago

Inter Miami v Orlando: Coverage plans for Messi in Leagues Cup

Lionel Messi will get his first taste of the Florida derby when Inter Miami takes on Orlando City in the Leagues Cup round of 32 on Wednesday. Two wins in two Messi appearances sent Inter Miami through as group winners. Orlando City, on the other hand, also won its group. A pair of tight games […]

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/ 1025 days ago

Juventus offers Chelsea Vlahovic and cash for Lukaku

Chelsea's search for a new center forward could soon be finally coming to an end. Juventus have reportedly offered Dusan Vlahovic to the Blues in a potential swap deal. The Old Lady would like to sign Romelu Lukaku from the Premier League outfit, but a fee has not yet been agreed between the two teams. […]

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/ 1025 days ago

Mbappe transfer looks likely with latest decision

A Kylian Mbappe transfer away from Paris Saint-Germain looks even more increasingly likely now. The superstar forward had the opportunity to trigger an automatic one-year extension on his contract prior to August 1st. However, he opted not to make the move and the club will now soon set a final decision on his future. Real […]

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/ 1025 days ago

Velez Sarsfield ultras confronted players with guns after loss

Four Velez Sarsfield players have claimed that they were attacked by a group of fans in a parking lot. After punching one of the players, the ultras, or 'Barra Brava,' allegedly even threatened to shoot the team members. Nevertheless, no shots were reported to be fired during the incident. The altercation between players and fans […]

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/ 1026 days ago

Birmingham City embarks on UNDEFEATED partnership

When you think of hip streetwear, the first thing that comes to mind probably isn't Birmingham, England. But that's exactly the connection the unlikely partnership of Birmingham City and UNDEFEATED has made. In late July, the Championship club announced UNDEFEATED as their new principal partner and sponsor. In addition, it was announced that the streetwear […]

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/ 1026 days ago

Messi jerseys: Counterfeiters cashing in on Inter Miami merch

Counterfeiters are one of the biggest beneficiaries of Messi jerseys. The Argentine's arrival in Major League Soccer yielded unprecedented global attention for the league. His debut against Cruz Azul and first start against Atlanta United were two of the three most-watched games on MLS Season Pass. On Univision, alone, his debut pulled in a cool […]

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/ 1026 days ago

Barcelona, PSG negotiating Dembele transfer fee

PSG is currently negotiating a fee with Barcelona for Ousmane Dembele. The France international has reportedly asked his current club to sanction a transfer so that he can move to the Ligue 1 side. It was originally thought that PSG would trigger the player's $55 million release clause. However, this stipulation has now expired. There […]

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/ 1026 days ago

Carli Lloyd criticizes USWNT for celebrating after draw

The United States women's national team qualified for the round of 16 at the 2023 Women's World Cup early Tuesday morning. However, the Americans finished second in Group E after drawing against Portugal 0-0. Despite being the top-ranked team in the tournament, the USWNT has only narrowly advanced to the knockout round. The Americans have […]

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/ 1026 days ago

FOX misses chance for diversity at Women's World Cup

If you have been able to stay up or wake up early to watch the Women's World Cup, you will have seen the usual FOX coverage of a major tournament. In a way, there are no surprises. You know what you'll get. Since acquiring the women's and men's World Cup rights starting in 2015, FOX […]

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/ 1026 days ago

Premier League Summer Series averaged 44K fans per game

With a lot of serious competition from the Soccer Champions Tour and Leagues Cup, the attendance for the inaugural Premier League Summer Series averaged more than 44,000 fans per game. In total, 264,879 soccer fans attended the series throughout the United States. When you consider that the Premier League Summer Series didn't include Manchester United […]

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/ 1026 days ago

Disney looking at Apple as partner for ESPN distribution

Disney is looking for new ways to distribute ESPN to consumers, and it sees Apple as the perfect partner for that goal. Apple, which is the biggest company in the world, is in the hands of millions of Americans. If Disney can utilize that reach in any capacity for ESPN, the company can benefit greatly. […]

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/ 1026 days ago

Rehabbing Wrexham star Mullin staying with Rob McElhenney

Wrexham striker Paul Mullin is staying with club owner Rob McElhenney while he rehabs his injury. The club's leading scorer suffered a punctured lung during the club's friendly against Manchester United. The club's manager, Phil Parkinson, was notably displeased with Manchester United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop who fouled Mullin. Even though Wrexham won the contest, 3-1, […]

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/ 1026 days ago

Premier League bringing several rule changes in 2023/24

The 2023/24 Premier League campaign will bring several rule changes to the English top flight. On Aug. 11, defending champions Manchester City travel to Turf Moor to play Burnley. That game will be the first to feature the modifications. Many of these try to answer the issue of time-wasting. Others try to quell the issue […]