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/ 1020 days agoIs soccer growing or shrinking in the USA?
A deep dive into whether the popularity of soccer is growing or shrinking in the United States at the same time that the English Premier League has cemented its place as THE soccer league in this country. What can LaLiga, MLS, Serie A, Ligue 1, and the Bundesliga do to catch up with the Premier […]

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/ 1032 days agoBarcelona denies accusations of labor abuse in Camp Nou project
Barcelona has denied allegations of labor exploitation at the Camp Nou stadium. The club recently came under fire due to an ongoing investigation into the matter by Spanish news outlet El Periodico. The newspaper published a story, with witness accounts, regarding the apparent issues on Monday. However, the Catalan club has since emphatically denied the […]

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/ 1036 days agoBarcelona pops up with surprise friendly in US this December
Barcelona has officially scheduled an upcoming friendly in the United States. The Catalan club was previously expected to travel stateside for a match in December. However, the final details of the trip have now been ironed out. The Spanish giants will play Club America in Dallas, Texas on December 21st. The game comes just one […]

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/ 1039 days agoLaLiga boss says Florentino Perez’s ESL rant was ‘full of lies’
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has responded to recent remarks by Real Madrid exec Florentino Perez regarding the European Super League. The Real president made headlines earlier in November when he stated that the ESL is now "more necessary than ever.” Perez was one of the founding members of the failed league. Tebas delivered his rebuttal […]

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/ 1040 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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/ 1041 days agoReal Madrid must pay Bayer Leverkusen if it wants Xabi Alonso
Real Madrid continues to monitor Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso as the replacement for Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian is readying a move to the Brazil national team, although that remains unconfirmed. Behind the scenes, Real Madrid wants to have a permanent successor lined up so it can continue to compete in both LaLiga and the […]

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/ 1046 days agoArsenal gets back on track with domination of Sevilla
The UEFA Champions League continued on Wednesday as Arsenal hosted Sevilla. Entering matchday four, the Gunners sat atop Group B. They had two wins and a loss following its three games, and that includes a win over Sevilla in the reverse fixture. Sevilla, however, began the night third in the group with two draws and […]

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/ 1048 days agoLaLiga vs Premier League Leagues Cup suggested by top exec
Victor Orta, the director of football for Sevilla, sees a Leagues Cup format competition between LaLiga and the Premier League as a real possibility. It would not be the exact same as what Major League Soccer and Liga MX did in 2023. However, it would feature each team in the Spanish top flight and the […]

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/ 1054 days agoReal Madrid sticks $1 billion release clause in Vinicius Jr contract
Real Madrid signed Vinicius Junior to a new contract extension that runs through the 2026/27 season. It is no surprise to see Real Madrid lock down one of its most important players. Vinicius scored the game-winning goal in the 2022 UEFA Champions League Final. The Brazilian winger finished second on the team in goals in […]

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/ 1058 days agoA new breed of young stars breathes life into El Clasico
Saturday's El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona sets up to be a title-deciding game with young talent across the pitch. Yes, it is only the tenth game of the season. And, yes, the two clubs will play again later in the LaLiga season. Still, this game carries a heightened importance with the infusion of […]

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/ 1061 days agoEl Clasico TV coverage plans from ESPN and ESPN Deportes
The first edition of El Clasico in the 2023/24 season brings Barcelona and Real Madrid to ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes. In this game, both clubs enter on fine form. Despite a draw against Sevilla, Real Madrid remains at the top of LaLiga table after 10 games. Barcelona trails its bitter rival by one singular point. […]

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/ 1062 days agoLa Masia continues to pay dividends for cash-strapped Barcelona
La Masia has produced endless talents for FC Barcelona over the years. Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Xavi, Carles Puyol and Cesc Fabregas all came through the ranks of the club's youth academy. However, Barcelona pivoted away from La Masia after those elite teams of the late 2000s and early 2010s. Barcelona spent money on transfers […]

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/ 1066 days agoBarcelona to rock Rolling Stones logo on shirts for El Clasico
Barcelona is set to don a unique jersey for their upcoming matchup with bitter rivals Real Madrid. The Catalan club announced on Thursday that the Rolling Stones Tongue & Lips logo will be present on the front of their shirts for the game. Barca hosts Real in the massive match on Saturday, Oct. 28. Barcelona […]

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/ 1067 days agoMessi cites reason why he’s passing on Barcelona loan move
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has squashed rumors that he will leave the club on loan this winter, with a Barcelona reunion a possibility. There were previous suggestions that the Argentine would possibly rejoin the Catalan club following the current Major League Soccer campaign. However, Messi claims that he is looking forward to resting with […]

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/ 1067 days agoFrench senator wants Benzema stripped of Ballon d'Or
France Minister of Interior Gerald Darmanin has claimed that Karim Benzema has ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. The group has been labeled by several nations as a terrorist organization. This includes Saudi Arabia, the country where Benzema currently plays club soccer for Al-Ittihad. The French official made the claims during an interview on CNews Network. […]