ALL POSTS TAGGED "preseason friendlies"

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/ 478 days ago

Barcelona's preseason shake-up: Lionel Messi's 2019 worst nightmare awaits Hansi Flick in Asia after US tour canceled

Barcelona is set to embark on an exciting pre-season tour in Asia during the summer of 2025, marking a return to the continent after three consecutive summers in the United States. In fact, one of the highlights of could be a marquee matchup against Lionel Messi's 2019 worst nightmare.
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/ 482 days ago

Big change: Barcelona cancel 2025 US preseason tour, Hansi Flick selects new location thanks to Neymar

For three consecutive years, Barcelona’s pre-season tours have taken place in the United States, becoming a staple of the club’s summer preparations. While the club has historically ventured across the Atlantic, this tradition will take a surprising turn next year, marking the end of an era for the Blaugrana’s pre-season routine.

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/ 610 days ago

Top 25 most-attended friendlies played in the USA this summer

More than one million soccer fans filled stadiums across the United States to see summer friendlies featuring many of the biggest teams from around the world, according to new research from World Soccer Talk. These games frequently draw massive crowds as fans clamor to see players and teams they otherwise might not ever get to […]

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/ 611 days ago

Milan beat Barca to end successful US tour, Pulisic steals show

Christina Pulisic’s AC Milan wrapped up their preseason tour of the United States with an exhilarating 2-2 draw against Barca in Baltimore. The match, characterized by contrasting halves, provided a thrilling spectacle for fans. It also served as a valuable test for both teams ahead of their respective league campaigns. The Rossoneri started the game […]

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/ 614 days ago

Pau Victor propels Barcelona's youthful squad to Clasico glory

As the European soccer season looms, club teams across the globe are gearing up for another demanding season. Amid these preparations, a friendly yet fiercely competitive El Clasico unfolded between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Held in New Jersey, the match showcased Barcelona's unbeaten preseason streak as they secured a 2-1 victory over their arch-rivals. The […]

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/ 642 days ago

Summer friendly pits Friedkin's Roma vs his new side Everton

In an interesting twist, Roma and Everton will meet in a pre-season friendly on August 10, 2024. The Friedkin Group, who control Roma, are purchasing Everton, so this match is really important. Despite neither club having officially confirmed it, beIN Sports Australia have already included this friendly in their broadcast schedule. The timing and location […]

Arsenal

/ 750 days ago

Arsenal tickets for US tour: Schedule, dates, host cities

Preseason travel to the United States is on the schedule for Arsenal when it makes a tour of the US. The Gunners will embark on their 2024-25 season preparations in the summer of 2024 with another tour to the United States, as previously planned. This summer, Arsenal will return to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles […]

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/ 750 days ago

Liverpool tickets for US tour: Schedule, dates, host cities

Liverpool will return to the United States for preseason play after a five-year hiatus, and you can purchase tickets to that US tour. For the first time since 2019, the Reds will be returning to the United States this year after visiting Asia for two consecutive summers. Jurgen Klopp said that this season will be […]

AC Milan

/ 750 days ago

AC Milan tickets for US tour: Schedule, dates, host cities

As part of their preseason schedule, AC Milan will return to the US for the second year running in a 2024 tour. While Pulisic and Musah were getting to know their new squad, the Rossoneri played three matches in the US last year. The Red-and-Blacks had a successful run on the West Coast. There, they […]

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/ 810 days ago

Blow for Messi and Miami: How long will Facundo Farias be out?

A month before the new Major League Soccer (MLS) season begins, Inter Miami and Lionel Messi have already taken a hit. Inter Miami's promising youngster Facundo Farias will be out for the whole 2024 season, causing the club a significant setback. At a goalless tie against El Salvador, the 21-year-old fell clutching his left knee […]

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/ 811 days ago

Inter Miami preseason begins with Suarez, Messi reunion

A 0-0 draw against El Salvador on Friday was an unexpectedly low-key opening to Inter Miami's much-publicized preseason trip. In their first game of this year's preseason, the Herons started a solid starting eleven. Tata Martino made headlines when he started all four former Barcelona players. He had Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi back together […]

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/ 825 days ago

FC Dallas line up friendly with Messi's Inter Miami in January

On Friday, FC Dallas confirmed that they would be hosting Lionel Messi's Inter Miami for a pre-season friendly. The Cotton Bowl Stadium, located in Dallas' Fair Park, will host the event on Monday, January 22. The Burn’s president Dan Hunt said: “We’re looking forward to playing in the Cotton Bowl and welcoming Inter Miami to […]

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/ 973 days ago

Date of Liverpool USA summer tour return revealed

Liverpool CEO Billy Hogan provided a significant indication regarding the club's potential for a preseason summer tour in the USA. Plans for next year's preseason are already in the works. They include what may be Liverpool's first trip to the United States in five years. The last time the Reds came to the United States […]

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/ 981 days ago

Arsenal loses key squad member for Premier League start

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed Gabriel Jesus will be absent for the opening weeks of the new season with injury. In a surprising turn of events, the Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus was unexpectedly absent from the matchday squad for Arsenal's Emirates Cup clash against Monaco on Wednesday. The club confirmed before kick-off that he had […]

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/ 981 days ago

Chelsea's top summer signing injured, Pochettino gives update

Chelsea's pre-season standoff with Borussia Dortmund, which ended in a draw, brought with it an unfortunate setback as Christopher Nkunku went down with an injury. Chelsea's recent acquisition needed a substitution after just 22 minutes in Chicago. The Blues, under Mauricio Pochettino, got off to another strong start thanks in large part to the Frenchman's […]