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/ 1189 days agoPulisic, Turner should leave Chelsea and Arsenal, says Friedel
Former United States Men's National Team goalkeeper Brad Friedel has claimed that Christian Pulisic and Matt Turner should change clubs. In an exclusive discussion with Sporting Post, Friedel says lack of playing time for the duo isn't good for their careers. Both Pulisic and Turner essentially have backup roles with their current clubs. Friedel says […]

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/ 1189 days agoPremier League broadcaster BT Sport renamed TNT Sports
BT Sport, a pay-TV channel in the United Kingdom, will undergo a rebrand this summer to TNT Sports. The channel, which broadcasts the Premier League and the Champions League in the UK, is part of the Warner Bros-Discovery family. The same goes for TNT, hence the name change. Steve McCaskill from SportPro notes the bundling […]

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/ 1189 days agoMLS extends Adidas sponsorship deal for reported $830 million
Major League Soccer, or MLS, and Adidas have announced an extension to their partnership and kit deal. The multi-year extension means that the German sportswear brand will continue as supplier to the league and their clubs. Adidas and MLS have been working together since the introduction of the league in 1996. This new deal runs […]

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/ 1189 days agoJohn Skipper angry after FOX sabotaged bid to win World Cup
Former ESPN president John Skipper testified in a US District Court on Tuesday regarding FOX's acquisition of the 2018 and 2022 World Cup tournaments. Skipper revealed that ESPN, along with Univision, outbid FOX for the media rights. However, FIFA overlooked the bids. Skipper claimed that the duo of ESPN and Univision submitted a joint bit […]

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/ 1189 days agoPsychologist helped Ferran Torres get out of ‘bottomless pit’
Ferran Torres has revealed that he began seeing a psychologist last year to help his mental health. The 22-year-old winger departed Manchester City for Barcelona last January in a $60 million move. His time with Barca, however, has not exactly gone as panned so far. The Spanish giants finished second in LaLiga last season and […]

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/ 1190 days agoDon Revie biography tells story of controversial manager
Don Revie was Jose Mourinho, Sam Allardyce, Kenny Dalglish and so much more wrapped into one. Yet, today, many younger soccer fans cannot name him or point to why he is relevant. Except, of course, that he was played masterfully and villainously by Colm Meaney in The Damned United. To many fans, especially those supporting […]

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/ 1190 days agoInter Miami bans The Athletic after playoffs, pro/rel reporting
After The Athletic released an interview with Inter Miami manager Phil Neville, the club banned the publication from its media day event. The interview with Neville included criticism of the lack of a finite playoff structure a week before the regular season started. However, the most interesting note was Neville's support of promotion and relegation […]

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/ 1190 days agoSchalke among the driving forces for growing Esports scene
COVID changed the soccer world. Clubs couldn’t rely on ticket sales as teams moped around empty, depressing stadiums. Revenue from broadcasting became vital, and streaming services gained more power. It also changed many teams’, and leagues’, business plans. With empty stadiums, the associated revenue from ticket sales and concessions is dormant. As a result, teams […]

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/ 1190 days agoWhat countries is MLS Season Pass available in?
MLS Season Pass has a major plus in the sense that it is available in all countries. Or, at least, that's how Apple is advertising it when they say, "MLS Season Pass is now available worldwide on the Apple TV app." However, that is not necessarily the case. Yes, Apple and MLS joined to make […]

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/ 1190 days agoReal shocks Liverpool, Napoli dominates in Champions League
Tuesday's round of 16 first legs in the Champions League delivered no shortage of fireworks. In one game, last season's Europa League winners Eintracht Frankfurt took on the most in-form team in Europe. In the other, UEFA treated fans to a rematch of last season's Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Liverpool. The drama […]

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/ 1190 days agoWrexham, Notts County on course to break records in title race
England's National League is in the middle of a record season thanks to the top two clubs in the division, Notts County and Wrexham. Currently first and second in the league, both are on an incredible season so far. After 33 games, league-leaders Notts County have racked up an impressive 80 points. In two fewer, […]

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/ 1190 days agoSunderland to play in United States on preseason tour
Sunderland will cross the pond to play preseason matches in the United States this summer. The Championship club is set to play three matches within a 10-day span in July. Sunderland last visited the U.S. in 2015. The Black Cats will kick off their upcoming summer tour with a match against San Antonio FC on […]

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/ 1190 days agoLeeds appoint Javi Gracia as manager until end of season
Leeds United have confirmed the arrival of head coach Javi Gracia. The coach commits to the club on a short-term deal until the end of the current campaign. However, Leeds also stated that Gracia agreed to a "flexible contract" in their official announcement. "Leeds United are delighted to announce the club have agreed terms with […]

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/ 1190 days agoMLS Season Pass biggest concerns ahead of new era for Apple
Major League Soccer's 10-year deal with Apple to stream every single game is exciting. No blackouts. No issues with games being delayed or bumped. And a consistent rhythm of most games on Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Having said all that, there are still some minor MLS Season Pass concerns ahead of a new era for […]

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/ 1190 days agoLiverpool no longer for sale as club seeks new investment
Principal Liverpool owner John Henry has now claimed that the club is now not for sale. It was revealed back in November that the American was exploring a possible sale of the Merseyside team. Henry even hired powerhouse financial groups Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to supposedly work on a sales presentation. Nevertheless, it seems […]