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Barcelona
/ 298 days agoExplaining Barcelona's unexpected and dramatic dip in form
Barcelona won LaLiga last season to end its relative drought in league titles. After three years without winning the domestic top flight, Barcelona bested Real Madrid by 10 points. The Catalan club was not perfect in Xavi's first full season at the helm. It fell in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League again, […]
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Euro 2024
/ 298 days agoItaly at risk of missing another major tournament in Euro 2024
Entering the November international break, questions continue to surround the Italy National Team and its status in Euro 2024. The four-time World Cup champions and defending European Championship winners are at risk of missing another major tournament. Italy failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. That was the first time the Italians missed the […]
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Inter Miami CF
/ 298 days agoIs The Messi Effect over? Inter Miami fans irate about high prices
In the future, when we thumb through The Messi Effect book to read about the summer of 2023, there's no doubt that Lionel Messi's incredible achievements will be center stage. His signing with Inter Miami and winning the Leagues Cup helped generate record ticket sales and shirts sold. On the pitch, his remarkable goals for […]
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TV Ratings
/ 299 days agoMost-watched soccer competitions on US TV in 2022
TV viewership in the United States for all soccer competitions in 2022 is now available. Specifically, regarding club competitions, there was a diverse array of competitions people in the United States watched. It is worth noting that the rankings of the soccer competitions on US TV do not include the 2022 FIFA World Cup. During […]
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CONCACAF Nations League
/ 300 days agoTop soccer games to watch in international break
The November international break, like those preceding it, has some elite soccer games and some less elite ones. Once again, international soccer puts the club soccer game on hiatus. Much to the chagrin of soccer fans, the best soccer players in the world spread out across the globe to represent their home nations. No, there […]
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Argentina
/ 303 days agoThe Messi Effect book explores story behind MLS’ record signing
A new book surrounding Lionel Messi's move to Major League Soccer is now officially in the works. The Argentina international shocked many around the world when he joined Inter Miami in the summer. Paul Tenorio, a soccer writer for The Athletic, is authoring the upcoming book entitled The Messi Effect. According to the publisher, the […]
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Copa Interamericana
/ 303 days agoWill Inter Miami compete in Copa Interamericana, and what is it?
Inter Miami and Lionel Messi will be aiming for further titles in 2024 when a historic tournament is set to return. After winning the Leagues Cup, Inter Miami has qualified for the 2024 Interamerican Cup, a competition rich in history. But what is it, when is it, and who is going to face Inter Miami […]
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Leagues: EPL
/ 305 days agoPremier League risks losing status if VAR changes aren't made
Every week, there is a new Video Assistant Referee (VAR) controversy. The debate regarding the protocol reached its pinnacle during a fiasco involving Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur in September. The Reds were wrongly denied a goal due to "human error" and ultimately lost the match. Following that, the latest VAR debacles occurred within the last […]
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CBS Sports
/ 305 days agoWhat USL's media deal with CBS Sports means for US soccer
USL and CBS Sports have announced a new broadcast deal that could be a big shakeup on the domestic soccer scene. The multi-year agreement through 2027 will see 100 matches each year from the United Soccer League's USL Championship and League One divisions featured on CBS Sports platforms through the 2027 season. Expectations are that […]
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Leagues: MLS
/ 305 days agoSiriusXM FC demotes Jason Davis from his US Soccer show
SiriusXM FC threw a curveball at listeners this week with a new program lineup that mostly maintains the same familiar hosts but pairs many of them with different partners and new time slots. This is the first significant shakeup at the station in years refreshes the network’s programming and gives listeners something a little different. Surely […]
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Brasileiro League
/ 307 days agoBrasileirão would be a top league without European transfers
The Brasileirão has a recent history as an exporter's league with transfers to Europe a common theme. In other words, it takes some of its great raw talents developed in academies at the club level and ships them over to Europe. More often than not, this happens when these players are teenagers. Therefore, they do […]
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News
/ 307 days agoTears of joy in my first visit to San Siro
My memories of attending my first game at San Siro in Milan date back to April 9, 2016. Milan played against Juventus, and it left an indelible mark on my heart. I feel a deep and lasting connection to that experience. It is a story I am always eager to share with others. Thinking back […]
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World Cup
/ 308 days agoWhat are the most important soccer titles?
What's the biggest soccer honor in the world? There are plenty to choose from, and it's a popular debate amongst supporters and pundits. Is the World Cup the ultimate prize? UEFA Champions League? Club or country? One can make an argument in favor of the overall quality and prestige of various competitions. But another way […]
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Argentina
/ 313 days agoBallon d'Or's overemphasis on national duty saps award's weight
Lionel Messi won his record eighth Ballon d'Or on Monday. He beat out the likes of Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Junior to win the award. In the last 12 months, Messi did not have his best campaign at club level. However, his performance in Qatar during the 2022 World Cup allowed Argentina to […]
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Americans Abroad
/ 314 days agoMost successful Americans in Champions League history
Players hailing from the USA in the UEFA Champions League are a relatively modern occurrence. Only since the mid-1990s have Americans started making regular appearances in the world's premier club competition. But which Americans are the most successful in the UEFA Champions League? Breaking into a big European club is a major mark of success […]