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/ 34 days agoKlopp rejected emotional return to Dortmund before Red Bull role
Jurgen Klopp’s next career move after leaving Liverpool has sparked significant interest and surprise across the soccer world. The highly respected coach led Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool to major successes. He has recently chosen to join the Red Bull soccer group as their Head of Global Soccer. This decision comes in response to an interesting […]
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/ 35 days agoBarcelona to go all-in for Haaland as Lewandowski's successor
Barcelona are already planning for life after Robert Lewandowski, and recent reports suggest that their top target is none other than Erling Haaland. Club president Joan Laporta is known for bringing in marquee signings to bolster excitement and success. Thus, he has identified Haaland as a potential game-changer for the future of the club. The […]
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/ 35 days agoBundesliga can follow EFL in ditching ESPN in next media rights
The German Bundesliga may be going down a similar path as the EFL because of its partnership with American media agency Relevent. Currently, the German top flight has a rights deal with ESPN through the end of the 2025/26 season. Until then, all games are available on ESPN+ with a small handful of games also […]
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/ 35 days agoFIFA on alert: European leagues sue over 2025 Club World Cup
In a significant turn of events, the global soccer landscape is seeing mounting resistance against FIFA’s increasingly congested match calendar. The latest clash is over the proposed expansion of the Club World Cup in 2025. Players' union FIFPro, alongside the European Leagues, which represents 39 divisions including Serie A, Premier League, and La Liga, has […]
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/ 35 days agoRevealed: USMNT's last impressive away win was in 2015
Mauricio Pochettino's first big test away from home as the United States men's national team did not end well. The Argentine manager began his USMNT coaching stint with a 2-0 victory over Panama in Texas on Saturday. The Stars and Stripes then traveled down to Guadalajara on Tuesday to face bitter rivals Mexico. It happened […]
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/ 36 days agoMan United axes Sir Alex from ambassador role to cut costs
Sir Alex Ferguson is officially leaving his paid ambassador role with Manchester United. The legendary coach previously managed the club from 1986 until 2013. With the Scot at the helm, the Red Devils collected an incredible 13 Premier League titles. Ferguson also grabbed five FA Cup trophies and a pair of UEFA Champions League triumphs. […]
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/ 36 days agoWho are FOX's competitors for World Cup media rights in USA?
FOX has set itself as the home of international soccer in the United States with media rights for the men's and women's World Cup. The broadcaster has the rights to the men's World Cup through the 2026 tournament, which shapes up to be historic for those in the United States. However, after that, there is […]
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/ 36 days agoTuchel is the antithesis of a typical England manager
The English Football Association (FA) has reportedly agreed a contract with Thomas Tuchel to become the next England manager. The Three Lions have been without a permanent boss since Gareth Southgate resigned from the position in July. This came following England's loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Lee Carsley was eventually named interim […]
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/ 37 days agoPremier League's plans for halftime and sub interviews are awful
Reports from England last week revealed that Premier League broadcasters are set to start interviewing managers and players at half-time during EPL games. They will also start interviewing players after they are subbed out of matches. In a world where everyone wants more and more access to their favorite players and teams, it makes sense […]
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/ 37 days agoMLS ranked in top 10 of world leagues according to Opta
If there were a way to directly compare leagues from across the world, it would be fascinating to see where MLS would rank. Major League Soccer has seen consistent development over the years. That includes rapid growth in recent seasons where MLS has shown more success on an international level. Things like the CONCACAF Champions […]
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/ 39 days agoColumbus-Miami: Biggest MLS game delivers poor TV ratings
The most highly-anticipated MLS game of the entire 2024 season thus far delivered dismal ratings across US television. The October 2nd game between Columbus Crew and Inter Miami featured two teams fighting for the Supporters’ Shield. It also featured the two best coaches in MLS (Wilfried Nancy and Tata Martino) as well as the biggest […]
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/ 40 days agoOmorodion claims God did not want him to join Chelsea
Former Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion has claimed that his summer transfer was controlled by a higher power. The highly rated budding star was seemingly set to join Chelsea for $44 million in August. The move would have followed two major deals between the two clubs. Portuguese star Joao Felix signed with Chelsea from Atleti […]
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/ 41 days ago'Roy Kent' confirms his Ted Lasso season 4 option picked up
Brett Goldstein has confirmed that his option for a fourth season of Ted Lasso has been picked up. He portrays the beloved Roy Kent on the hit series. The actor revealed that he learned the news from his representatives. Thus, he has only added to the growing excitement for more from the award-winning Apple TV+ […]
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/ 41 days agoLifetime ban for Paqueta due to investigation obstruction?
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta is at risk of facing a lifetime ban from soccer. This is due to alleged involvement in a betting scandal and obstruction of the ongoing investigation by the English Football Association (FA). The Brazilian international is accused of breaching betting regulations. This includes deliberately receiving yellow cards in Premier League […]
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/ 41 days agoSouthgate rules out Man United job by taking yearlong break
Former England national team manager Gareth Southgate has claimed that he will take some time away from the pitch. The 54-year-old coach recently stepped down from his role with the Three Lions following Euro 2024. Much like the previous iteration of the competition, England suffered a defeat to Germany in the title game. Spain edged […]