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/ 26 days agobeIN SPORTS USA in talks over rights to Portuguese Primeira Liga
beIN SPORTS USA is in talks to acquire US media rights to Portugal's Primeira Liga, sources close to the situation have told World Soccer Talk. The new development comes after World Soccer Talk revealed last week that beIN SPORTS renewed Ligue 1 rights until the end of the 2028/29 season. Discussions between executives at the […]
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/ 26 days agoSpecial offer: Paramount+ drops annual plan to lowest price yet
Paramount+ has unveiled a special offer that makes it the most affordable it has ever been, but it is only with the annual plan. Paramount+ has slashed its annual price down to $29.99 for those who sign up before Sep. 6. In other words, for the next month, the annual plan for CBS's streaming service […]
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/ 26 days agoNBC nets most-watched Premier League opening weekend ever
NBC Sports delivered its most-watched Premier League opening weekend ever, this past weekend. Top of the bill was the Chelsea against Manchester City game on Sunday. That one broadcast averaged 2.218 million viewers across NBC, Telemundo, and Peacock. The viewing figure nearly eclipsed the most-watched Premier League game ever on US television, which was 2.6 […]
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/ 27 days agoUSL Super League opens a new chapter in US women's soccer history
This past weekend a new D1 women’s league launched in the United States. After years of planning, the USL Super League played its first set of matches. All three games featured sold-out stadiums thus showing the penetration the Super League has already made in its local markets. This has happened despite very little media coverage […]
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/ 31 days agoPremier League exec says Man City could face 80-point penalty
There are ample opinions about what should happen to Manchester City if the Premier League finds the Sky Blues guilty of breaching Premier League rules. The reigning English champions picked up charges 18 months ago of breaking financial laws more than 100 times. Since then, the club continued with business as usual. This comes as […]
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/ 31 days agoMessi comeback delayed, possible return date already set
Inter Miami is greatly awaiting the return of Lionel Messi from his current stay on the sidelines with injury. Likewise, Fans have missed the sight of the Argentine star back on the pitch. However, recent developments suggest that his comeback may be delayed further. The situation is complex, with Messi’s health and fitness being the […]
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/ 31 days agoInstant reforms: Pochettino disrupts USMNT's decades-long rule
Imagine the optics of having a national team manager who isn't based in that same country. That's what's reportedly happening as the United States men's national team is poised to make a significant move by appointing Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach and having him based in Europe. This hiring decision follows the dismissal […]
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/ 31 days agoMcKennie's gamble creates a no-win situation at Juventus
Weston McKennie looks likely to stay at Juventus for the 2024/25 season. The USMNT star has been linked with a move away from the Old Lady for much of the summer. A transfer to Aston Villa was previously agreed upon between the two clubs, but McKennie blocked the deal. Instead, the American was hoping for […]
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/ 32 days agoTalkSport says MLS' best team can't compete with League One
TalkSPORT contributor Simon Jordan has once again fired shots at American soccer. Once the owner of Crystal Palace, the businessman has since become known for his outspoken takes on the sport. Jordan's role on the radio station is as the co-presenter of the weekday program White and Jordan alongside Jim White. While he typically has […]
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/ 32 days agoCBS primed to break Serie A TV ratings record for Parma-Milan
A record U.S. audience for a Serie A fixture could be set when Parma take on AC Milan on Aug. 24. The contest is the first Serie A fixture ever to be shown on broadcast television by CBS. The American broadcaster recently extended their TV rights deal with the competition earlier this summer. Broadcasting over-the-air […]
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/ 32 days agoLaLiga sets date for official Barcelona-Atleti game in Miami
An official LaLiga game looks set to be played in the United States before the end of the year. According to Relevo, Javier Tebas, the Spanish top flight's president, has targeted the weekend of December 20-22 for the game. Not only has Tebas picked out a date, but he also has other details of the […]
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/ 32 days ago5 things USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino needs to fix in his job
U.S. Soccer looks set to finally name a replacement for Gregg Berhalter. The former United States men's national team manager was fired after a poor showing at Copa America 2024. After weeks of uncertainty, various reports now claim that Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the next head coach of the USMNT. The move will […]
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/ 33 days agoLigue 1 returns to beIN SPORTS for start of 2024/25 season
For viewers in the United States of America, France's Ligue 1 has returned to beIN SPORTS just in time for the start of the 2024/25 season. For the past three months, fans of Ligue 1 clubs were left in the dark, not knowing who would broadcast the league. Thankfully, per World Soccer Talk sources, a […]
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/ 33 days agoPremier League 2024/25 table predictions: Who wins the title?
There are so many variables that could affect predictions for the 2024/25 English Premier League, including some unknowns. There have been several key transfers among teams across the league. Riccardo Clafiori joined the best defense from last campaign with Arsenal. Manchester United signed several defensive players to shore up its issues from last season. Yet, […]
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/ 34 days agoVinicius Junior offered $1 billion Saudi Pro League contract
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has received a mouthwatering contract offer from the Saudi Pro League (SPL). The Middle Eastern division has made headlines in the last year or so by attracting major players. Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo essentially led the Saudi surge by signing with Al-Nassr as a free agent in January of 2023. The […]