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/ 154 days agoLike Mbappe: Madrid veto another star from playing at Olympics
In a significant decision affecting both club and international play, Real Madrid has decided not to release another star for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. This decision comes amidst a packed summer schedule for the club. Numerous players are already participating in major tournaments such as Euro 2024 and the Copa America. Florentino Perez […]
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/ 170 days agoChelsea bars Enzo Fernandez from playing at Olympics
Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez will not be taking part in the Olympics this summer after Chelsea denied his requests. The 23-year-old would fit the age restrictions in the squad without using one of Argentina's over-23 slots. Yet, at the risk of an injury, his club said he is not allowed to play in the competition. […]
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/ 171 days agoThierry Henry fails to name Mbappe to France Olympic squad
The France Olympic Soccer Team, with Thierry Henry as its head coach, will not feature Kylian Mbappe in its squad. The French superstar was among the candidates to be one of Henry's players over the age of 23. Each team at the Pairs 2024 Olympics can name three players above that age, with the rest […]
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/ 180 days agoOlympics or Copa America? Tough choice awaits Balogun
Folarin Balogun, the promising USMNT striker, is at a crossroads as he contemplates his summer tournament commitments. The talented 22-year-old faces a crucial decision that could shape his international career and his future with his club, Monaco. The countdown to both the Copa America and the Olympic Games is underway, and the striker’s choices will […]
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/ 182 days agoJon Champion to skip Euro 2024, call Olympics for NBC
Ahead of the highly-anticipated Euro 2024, commentator Jon Champion told World Soccer Talk that he won't call the Euros for ITV, BBC, FOX Sports, or any other TV network. Instead, he will call the Olympics for NBC Sports. "I'm not going to do the Euros. I'm going to sit the Euros out," Champion told World […]
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/ 184 days agoNew USWNT coach Emma Hayes calls up squad
Newly-appointed USWNT manager Emma Hayes recently called up a squad of 23 women to face South Korea in her debut as the coach. Hayes signed a contract with the national team in November which would pay her around $1.6 million per year. She stepped away from her former club, Chelsea, after winning the Women's Super […]
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/ 205 days agoPeacock raises price just before 2024/25 Premier League season
Ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League, NBC's paid subscription service Peacock is raising its price. This is the second summer in a row Peacock is going up in monthly subscription costs. For the 2023/24 season, the service cost $5.99. That allowed it to be cheaper than the likes of ESPN+, and it would be the […]
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/ 240 days agoUS Olympic team takes a step toward greatness with France draw
A 2-2 draw in a friendly against the France youth national team may be one of the best recent results for the US Olympic team. A squad of players aged 23 or younger trailed by two goals with less than 10 minutes remaining in hostile territory. However, goals from Griffin Yow and Cade Cowell ensured […]
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/ 244 days agoReal Madrid to veto Olympic games: What it means for Mbappe
As the summer international soccer competitions approach, Real Madrid will have to contend with Mbappe potentially playing in the Olympics. The top players in the world may be subject to competing in both Paris 2024 and the European Championships or Copa America. But France and Real Madrid could have a different story, as per L'Equipe. […]
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/ 245 days agoOlympics on Peacock adds whip-around and multiview features
NBC Sports has announced diverse plans for coverage of the 2024 Summer Olympics that include a heavy dose of Peacock. NBC's paid streaming service will combine with the NBC linear channel to cover the sports throughout the Olympics in Paris. Fans will have access to over 5,000 hours of live coverage of the 329 events […]
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/ 245 days agoUSA men and women learn opponents for 2024 Summer Olympics
The official draws for the 2024 Summer Olympics took place on Wednesday in France, the host nation of the competition. The United States men's team previously qualified to participate in the tournament for the first time since 2008. Head coach Marko Mitrovic will hope that the Americans can get out of the group stage, something […]
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/ 253 days agoFrance to add Mbappe and two Euro 2024 stars for Olympics
With several nations' seasons winding down, this summer promises to be jam-packed with crucial soccer tournaments. All eyes in the soccer world will be on the Olympic Games, the European Championship, and the Copa America. France will not only host the Olympic Games. It is one of the favorites to take home gold in the […]
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/ 279 days agoWorld Cup winner set to join Messi at Olympics
Another famous Argentina star, Emiliano Martinez, is interested in representing his country in the 2024 Summer Olympics. He may play with Lionel Messi at this summer’s event. With a 1-0 win against Brazil, Argentina secured their spot in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Now, coach Javier Mascherano has three players above the age of […]
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/ 305 days agoWhere to watch Argentina vs Paraguay on US TV
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Argentina vs Paraguay on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Argentina vs Paraguay WHAT Olympic Soccer Qualifying (CONMEBOL) WHEN 6:00pm ET / 3:00pm PT • Sunday, January 21, 2024 WHERE FS1, Fubo, DirecTV Stream FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW With Fubo, you can watch […]