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News
/ 151 days ago2030 World Cup: Spain to use 11 stadiums, final venue revealed
The iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid is emerging as the prime candidate to host the 2030 World Cup final. Morocco had planned to construct a purpose-built stadium with 120,000 seats for the event in the past. However, FIFA is now strongly favoring Real Madrid's ancient home. Spanish sports daily Marca reports that FIFA has […]
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/ 151 days agoUSWNT reveal Olympics squad: Morgan and Yohannes out
The 2024 Olympics road has officially begun for the USWNT with a bold squad announcement from new coach, Emma Hayes. With less than a month in her new role, Hayes has already made headlines by excluding Alex Morgan, one of the most iconic figures in women’s soccer, from the 18-woman squad. This decision is part […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 151 days agoEuro 2024 has formatting issues despite early successes
Euro 2024 has been an overwhelming success so far. Group stages at tournaments, especially those featuring at least 24 teams, can be quite predictable. After all, the top teams typically breeze through the smaller sides on their way to the knockout round. This current competition, however, has been filled with stellar goals and dramatic moments. […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 152 days agoGeorgia pulls off upset of Euro 2024 with Portugal win to advance
Georgia ranks 75th in the FIFA World Rankings to make it the lowest-ranked team among the 24 competing in Euro 2024. Yet, a remarkable 2-0 win against No. 6 Portugal shot Georgia into the round of 16. Even more impressive, this is Georgia's first appearance in a major international tournament. Based on its win over […]
TV
/ 152 days agoThe moment Alexi Lalas lost all credibility as a soccer analyst
Alexi Lalas has been a controversial figure as an analyst for FOX Sports and its coverage of major international soccer tournaments. The two-time World Cup player for the USMNT is arguably the most recognizable face among American soccer analysts, and that is what he wants. His loud style embodies the American patriotism that the country […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 156 days agoPortugal tops Turkey to earn place in Euros knockout round
Portugal dominated Turkey on Saturday to book their place in the knockout round of the 2024 Euros. A Seleção das Quinas controlled the flow of the match throughout the afternoon, but were also aided by some key mistakes by Turkey's defense. The two teams entered the match as co-leaders of Group F in the competition. […]
News
/ 156 days agoMbappe's turbulent PSG exit: Legal and financial battle looms
Real Madrid officially confirmed the signing of Kylian Mbappe from PSG earlier this month. Once the 25-year-old striker's run at the 2024 European Championship is over, he will sign with the La Liga winners. Mbappe joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 and has since won every domestic title available, except the UEFA Champions League. Despite the […]
News
/ 156 days agoMbappe inspires Liverpool to plan double Real Madrid raid
This summer, Liverpool could be given the chance to add two Real Madrid players to their roster. This follows rumors of a power struggle at the Santiago Bernabeu club after Kylian Mbappe's signing. Real Madrid's young sensation, Arda Guler, has been a standout performer, capturing the attention of many top clubs, including Liverpool. The 19-year-old […]
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/ 157 days agoEverton enters exclusive takeover talks with Friedkin Group
Everton has announced that they have granted a period of exclusivity with the Freidkin Group over a potential purchase of the club. Farhad Moshiri, the current owner of the Toffees, has been trying to offload the team for nearly a year. The British-Iranian businessman initially became a minority owner of the club in 2016. He, […]
TV
/ 157 days agoClub World Cup hits another hurdle as deal with Apple collapses
FIFA's reformulated Club World Cup has hit yet another snag. The governing body of the sport previously revealed that the competition would expand from seven teams to 32. The changes were made ahead of the 2025 version of the tournament here in the United States. This decision, however, has been met with intense backlash from […]
Copa America 2024
/ 157 days agoCopa America pitch draws criticism as Argentina defeats Canada
The first game of the Copa America featured familiar sights as Argentina defeated Canada. Lionel Messi created several chances for the defending champions and added an assist on Lautaro Martinez's goal in the 88th minute. Even though he failed to score on his clear opportunities at goal, Argentina looked strong. It was not a poor […]
Podcast
/ 157 days agoClive Tyldesley interview at Euro 2024
Day 2 of the Euros and 3 matches – Nick Webster was in Cologne for Switzerland vs. Hungary and it was a great game. He also had the chance to talk with Clive Tyldesley about commentary and his legendary call during the 1999 Champions League Final. Clive Tyldesley interview at Euro 2024 Launched in 2006, […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 158 days agoDenmark holds drab England to draw as Southgate faces critics
England and Denmark played out to a 1-1 draw on Thursday in perhaps the most anticipated matchup in Group C of Euro 2024. The Three Lions entered the competition as one of the favorites to lift the trophy next month. They could have booked an early place in the knockout rounds with a victory on […]
News
/ 158 days agoLiga MX gets complete makeover: 2 major changes next season
In the wake of the national team's disappointing early exit from the 2022 World Cup, Mexican soccer will undergo a significant transformation. Liga MX announced a series of groundbreaking changes aimed at elevating the quality of the league and fostering local talent. These changes, effective from the Liga MX Apertura 2025 season, include stringent new […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 158 days agoSerbia threatens to quit Euro 2024 over chants by rival fans
Serbia has officially threatened to withdraw from Euro 2024 if two other teams are not punished by UEFA. Jovan Surbatovic, a Serbian soccer exec, revealed on Thursday that he submitted a complaint against both Albania and Croatia. The official accused fans of the two teams of singing offensive songs directed towards Serbia. Albania and Croatia […]