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kyle fansler

Kyle Fansler is a writer and editor from St. Petersburg, FL. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunication from the University of Florida. While being a fan of the global game, Kyle supports FC Barcelona. In his time away from writing, Kyle plays in two soccer leagues with friends from his area. Kyle is a member of the North American Soccer Reporters (NASR).

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/ 117 days ago

Barcelona outdone by self-sabotage in Champions League

In LaLiga, Barcelona has cruised to success. Four wins in four games have the side at the top of the league with no team inside of three points. It was a different story on a rare Thursday night in the UEFA Champions League. Ten minutes into the contest, a red card to Barcelona center-back Eric […]

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/ 117 days ago

DFL hires Relevent to sell Bundesliga media rights in USA

The German Football League, abbreviated in German as the DFL, has signed a deal with American media agency Relevent. This agreement will help the Bundesliga sell the media rights of its soccer competitions to audiences on this side of the Atlantic Ocean. In other words, the deal between Relevent and the DFL will help build […]

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/ 118 days ago

De Bruyne injury adds to drab Man City Champions League draw

A dreary evening in the UEFA Champions League was made worse after an injury to Kevin De Bruyne in the first game of the competition. Manchester City hosted Inter Milan in a rematch of the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final. Unlike that game in Istanbul, Manchester City drew with the Italian champions in a scoreless […]

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/ 118 days ago

Soccer on CBS Sports: Is there anything they can't do?

A genuine question for soccer fans in the United States: Is there anything CBS can't do? Viewers in the United States welcomed back the return of the UEFA Champions League this week. Many of those soccer fans would have watched coverage across CBS Sports and Paramount+. Few could have expected the big surprises in store, […]

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/ 119 days ago

Americans find the scoresheet in Champions League openers

The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League kicked off its new-look league phase on Tuesday with a six-game slate. American fans of the competition had their eyes on different games for different reasons. Three teams with Americans in the squad started their Champions League campaigns. Moreover, each of those teams had multiple Americans in action. While playing […]

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/ 119 days ago

CBS adds David Beckham to host new Champions League show

David Beckham is joining the talented crew of former stars on Paramount+ for a brand-new Champions League alternative broadcast. The Champions League winner with Manchester United and icon with Real Madrid will host Beckham and Friends. This watch-along show will be available for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals this season as […]

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/ 119 days ago

Premier League bans Anthony Taylor for yellow card spree

Anthony Taylor made history during a Premier League game between Chelsea and Bournemouth last weekend, but not a good one. Taylor dished out 14 yellow cards at the Vitality Stadium as Chelsea won with a late goal. Those 14 cautions set a Premier League record for players on the pitch. Additionally, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca […]

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/ 119 days ago

Get Paramount+ for $5/month with annual plan

Follow these instructions to get access to Paramount+ for $59.99 for your first year on an annual plan. Visit the Paramount+ website using this link. Hit Try it for Free to begin the subscription process. Click the annual tab in the top right to switch away from the monthly plan. Select either Paramount+ Essential or […]

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/ 119 days ago

Ex-Premier League star Andy Carroll moves to French fourth tier

The downfall of Girondins de Bordeaux has been one of the more unfortunate club collapses in recent memory, but the side may have a savior. The six-time Ligue 1 champion hit massive financial difficulties over recent years. As a result, Bordeaux suffered administrative relegation. That plunged the side from Ligue 2 to the fourth tier […]

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/ 120 days ago

Brady, Beckham among stars to watch Wrexham vs Birmingham

A League One clash between Wrexham AFC and Birmingham City FC was a who's who of stars in the crowd. On the pitch, league-leading Wrexham and Birmingham City played out a thrilling contest that finished 3-1 in favor of Birmingham City. However, cameras could not stay away from the crowd that featured movie stars, Premier […]

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/ 120 days ago

Behind-the-scenes look at CBS's Champions League studio

CBS has turned the UEFA Champions League into one of the most entertaining leagues, and much of that is thanks to its studio work. With a talented panel of analysts led by host Kate Abdo, UEFA Champions League Today has become one of the best soccer coverage shows in the United States. Now entering its […]

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/ 120 days ago

Barcelona loses Dani Olmo for four to five weeks to injury

Barcelona revelation Dani Olmo will miss an extended period of time after picking up an injury in the side's win over Girona. Olmo, who scored in each of the three games he has played in with Barcelona, scored Barcelona's third goal of the game. The Spaniard scored just two minutes into the second half. However, […]

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/ 120 days ago

Most famous clubs who have played in EFL League One

EFL League One holds clubs steeped in history. That includes teams who have recent stints in the Premier League. For instance, Reading, Birmingham City, Wigan Athletic, and Huddersfield Town have each played in the top flight since 2010. They may have fallen on harder times, but there is always the potential for promotion. After all, […]

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/ 123 days ago

EPL commentators on NBC: Sep. 14 and 15

Following the September international break, the Premier League returns in a major way. Highlighted by the North London Derby, all 20 teams take part in a hectic schedule that includes eight games on Saturday. Granted, the clash between Arsenal and Tottenham is one of the two games on Sunday. Yet, that helps cap off an […]

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/ 123 days ago

4 reasons soccer players and fans are getting burned out

Although colloquially known as the beautiful game, soccer has taken a turn over recent years to pull love away from some fans. That comes from several areas that differ from the game that fans often grew up with. Whether that be nuances to the game that have been exacerbated by tactics or actual rule changes […]