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/ 1321 days agoExplaining the gegenpressing craze
Is it too soon to call Manchester City vs. Liverpool one of the best rivalries on Earth? It might not have the quality of 2010's Real vs Barca, nor the energy of AC Milan vs. Inter. It doesn't have the sheer violence and bloodshed of Red Star and Partizan. Yet, it may have the two […]

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/ 1321 days agoRecommended MLS announcers for Apple TV
The 2023 Major League Soccer season is quickly coming upon us, but the crews of American commentators for MLS on Apple are still undecided. So, I've taken a stab at who are my recommended MLS announcers for Apple TV. As covered, the Apple TV deal starts right away when the new season begins on Feb. […]

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/ 1321 days agoWout Faes scores two bizarre own goals in Liverpool win
Liverpool collected their fourth consecutive Premier League victory after beating Leicester City on Friday. The Reds managed to win the match despite none of their players actually scoring a goal on the night. Leicester defender Wout Faes incredibly netted two own goals in the match. The visitors started well at Anfield though. Midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall […]

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/ 1322 days agoAsian Football Confederation to overhaul AFC club competitions
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced a revamping of its club competitions. This takes effect starting in the 2024/25 campaign. The current two-competition structure with the AFC Champions League and AFC Cup will be transformed into a three-tier system. The number of teams participating in the three competitions, 76, does not change. Yet, the […]

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/ 1322 days agoMan United linked with move for Canadian Jonathan David
Manchester United's search for a new striker is hardly a secret. The Red Devils are desperate for quality reinforcements up front following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo. Manager Erik ten Hag has even publicly stated the need. However, the coach also recently stated that any potential new player would need to fit his system. "We […]

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/ 1322 days agoFrank Lampard tried to sign Erling Haaland for Chelsea
Former Chelsea coach Frank Lampard has revealed he previously tried signing superstar Erling Haaland. Lampard apparently made the approach for the striker in 2019, when he was in his first season as Blues boss. Haaland was with RB Salzburg at the time. Ultimately, Borussia Dortmund won the race to sign the star in January of […]

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/ 1322 days agoArsenal to erect Arsene Wenger statue at Emirates Stadium
Arsenal are reportedly ready to build a statue of Arsene Wenger at the Emirates Stadium. The Telegraph claims that while talks have been ongoing for years about the issue, the Gunners and Wenger have finally agreed to make the statue happen. News of a potential statue comes after Wenger finally returned to his former home […]

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/ 1322 days agoEPL commentators on NBC: Dec. 30 to Jan. 5
This weekend's Premier League fixtures fall around the turn of the year. In 2022, Manchester City won another Premier League title, Americans started buying Premier League clubs for fun and some great players arrived. Namely, Erling Haaland transformed the Premier League into his personal playground. What can 2023 bring? Well, if the first portion of […]

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/ 1322 days agoHow LaLiga TV revenue compares to Premier League money
Spain's LaLiga and England's Premier League are two of the top soccer leagues in the world. Both divisions typically sit atop the rankings of most-watched leagues around the globe as well. After all, there are nine massive clubs between these two leagues. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, and […]

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/ 1322 days agoOld Firm preview: Celtic-Rangers derby kicks off 2023
On January 2, 2023, the green and blue sides of Glasgow, Scotland, clash in the 432nd Old Firm derby, providing a preview for the year in Scottish soccer. Old Firm, as it’s known in Scotland, is the term used to describe the Glasgow derby. Though Edinburgh is the capital, Glasgow is Scotland’s biggest city. As […]

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/ 1322 days agoPelé leaves behind an everlasting soccer legacy in America
The world has lost a a true icon, as the legendary Pelé passed away Thursday in his native Brazil. Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, the Brazilian maestro dazzled the world in the 1950s, 60s and 70s, winning three World Cup titles over that span. And he spent nearly 20 years making 636 appearances with Santos […]

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/ 1323 days agoAmazon creating stand-alone sports app, says report
Amazon is reportedly set to introduce a new stand-alone sports app. The Information claims that the massive company has discussed plans to create the app so customers can watch live sports directly on the product. A potential development in this direction would make sense considering Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's recent comments about the sports industry. […]

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/ 1323 days agoRIP PELÉ, 1940-2022
Pelé, one of the most recognizable athletes in history, died on Thursday. The three-time World Cup winner is a legend of more than just soccer. He was 82. For some time, Pelé's health deteriorated. Most recently, he had issues regarding colon cancer. He spent Christmas in a hospital in Brazil surrounded by his loved ones. […]

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/ 1323 days agoArsenal and Man United battle for João Félix
Both Arsenal and Manchester United are interested in signing João Félix from Atletico Madrid. David Ornstein revealed the transfer news during NBC Sports' Premier League coverage on Wednesday. However, The Athletic reporter added that United do not have a ton to spend this January. "I don't think there's much money to spend at Manchester United," […]

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/ 1323 days agoShakhtar CEO confirms talks with Arsenal over Mudryk
Arsenal are firmly in talks with Shakhtar Donetsk over the potential transfer of Mykhailo Mudryk. The Ukrainian club's CEO confirmed the discussions on Thursday. Sergei Palkin even claimed that he would be talking with Gunners officials five minutes after giving the interview. "Negotiations are continuing," Palkin said on Thursday. "We receive offers, but they are […]