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/ 637 days agoLeagues Cup viewership on FS1 plummets from last year's highs
What a difference a year makes. Last summer, Lionel Messi's debut against Cruz Azul drew 1.75 million viewers on Univision. That was followed up by 1.45 million, who watched Inter Miami win the Leagues Cup Final on TUDN. Fast forward to the summer of 2024, and Leagues Cup viewership has been a major disappointment. To […]

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/ 637 days agoIvan Toney ruins his England chances if he goes to Saudi Arabia
After a seemingly quiet transfer window by last season’s standard, Saudi clubs have been scrambling for star signings. That included an ambitious bid for a Ballon d’Or candidate Vinicius Junior. Then, there was a more realistic offer pursuing Paulo Dybala. The soccer revolution from the 2034 World Cup hosts is gathering pace again. The search […]

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/ 637 days agoGundogan leaving Barcelona bumps youth, growth to forefront
Ilkay Gundogan has accepted that his time at Barcelona is coming to an end. The German midfielder looked to be a part of Hansi Flick's first team ahead of the 2024/25 season. However, a preference for development and younger players has relegated the 33-year-old to the transfer market. There, he is the subject of links […]

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/ 637 days agoMallorca proves Real Madrid growing pains early on this season
It was an unceremonious start to the 2024/25 LaLiga season for reigning champion Real Madrid. Mallorca managed to hold them to a draw on a sweltering evening at Son Moix stadium. Many would have expected Real Madrid to impose its dominance in light of the stacked squad now wearing the side's famous white kit. Adding […]

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/ 637 days agoChelsea fared better than expected despite City defeat
There were two dominant storylines ahead of the first big game of the English Premier League season. Enzo Maresca was making his debut with a head-to-head against Pep Guardiola, a coach he assisted in the triple-winning 2022-23 campaign. But there was a big contrast between the two teams heading into a new season. Manchester City […]

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/ 637 days agoFabrizio Romano controversy about Mason Greenwood raised by fans
Fabrizio Romano has become a household name among soccer fans, renowned for his unrivaled ability to deliver accurate and timely transfer news. Known for his signature catchphrase, "Here we go!," Romano has carved out a niche as the go-to source for breaking news in the soccer world. However, his reputation has come under scrutiny recently, […]

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/ 637 days agoNo sugarcoating: Conte hits Napoli's current situation hard
Napoli's new head coach, Antonio Conte, has issued a stark warning about the challenges ahead as the club begins a significant rebuilding phase following a disappointing 2023-24 season. After winning the Serie A title in 2022-23 under Luciano Spalletti, Napoli's fortunes took a dramatic turn for the worse; leading to a 10th-place finish and the […]

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/ 637 days agoFIFA’s expanded tournaments causing concerns for Ancelotti
As Real Madrid embark on a challenging season filled with competitions, Carlo Ancelotti has voiced concerns about the increasing strain on players due to an overloaded schedule. Ancelotti has a demanding schedule taking charge of the team in LaLiga, Champions League, Copa del Rey, Spanish Super Cup. To complicate matters, there is also the FIFA […]

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/ 638 days agoLandon Donovan lands new job as NWSL giants interim coach
Landon Donovan, a legendary figure of US soccer, has embarked on a new journey as the interim head coach of the National Women's Soccer League team, San Diego Wave. This marks Donovan's first foray into coaching women's soccer, a significant shift in his illustrious career. Donovan's appointment as the interim head coach for the San […]

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/ 638 days agoMLS not popular in Germany, admits LA star Marco Reus
Marco Reus' transfer to the Los Angeles Galaxy is more than simply another big name in European soccer, making the big move to the States. It has the potential to make a bold statement that changes the course of his career and the Major League Soccer landscape. The 35-year-old former captain of Borussia Dortmund has […]

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/ 638 days agoSoccer and penalty shootouts: How hockey offers a new template
Soccer was a fascinating part of the Olympics. The US women won the gold medal, and the United States men's team reached the quarterfinals. Internationally, field hockey captured audiences. That is pretty much what happened in Paris, as the Netherlands triumphed in the men's edition and the women's edition. As always though, what was often […]

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/ 638 days agoWhat you missed on Premier League Saturday, gameweek 1
The 2024/25 Premier League season kicked off on Friday as Manchester United narrowly secured a 1-0 win against Fulham after debutant Joshua Zirkzee’s late winner. There were plenty of talking points from the season’s first round of Saturday fixtures. Liverpool featured in the early kick-off while Arsenal, Newcastle, and Aston Villa spearheaded our first roundup […]

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/ 638 days agoSubs saved the day for Milan in Paulo Fonseca's debut
In terms of results, AC Milan’s U.S. tour was impeccable. They beat English Premier League powerhouse Manchester City before doing the same against LaLiga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona. But, with a minute remaining from the regular 90, Milan was in danger of losing to Torino in the Serie A opener. A win for the […]

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/ 639 days agoThis could revolutionize the way you watch the Premier League
Diehard sports fans typically look for the best and most high-tech way to watch their favorite teams in the Premier League. Transitioning from standard color television to high definition was a major breakthrough in watching sporting events. The introduction of 4K TV then became the supreme way for fans to catch the action. Nevertheless, there […]

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/ 639 days agoMan Utd legend retires as a professional footballer
Man Utd legend, Phil Jones, retires as a professional soccer player, with the former England international releasing an announcement. The defender initially began his career on the pitch at Blackburn Rovers. After rising up the ranks with the Riversiders, Jones made the big move to Manchester United in the summer of 2011. The Red Devils […]