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/ 990 days ago

Horan labels Lloyd USWNT criticism as just noise

United States women's national team co-captain Lindsey Horan has defended her team's actions following a 0-0 draw against Portugal on Tuesday. Although the Americans qualified for the Women's World Cup knockout round, they finished second in their group. This means that the top-ranked team must now face a tough Sweden team in the round of […]

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/ 990 days ago

Tom Brady becomes minority owner of Birmingham City

Birmingham City has announced a new investor in the club that most sports fans will be familiar with. National Football League legend Tom Brady has joined on as a minority owner of the Blues. Brady was a serial winner in the American football league, collecting seven Super Bowl rings. The now-retired quarterback announced the move […]

English Championship table predictions: Who will be promoted?

As with any year, making a prediction for the 2023/24 Championship table is just about impossible. One of the most competitive leagues in world soccer, the Championship is entertaining for the neutral viewer. Much of that is a credit to the unpredictability in the league. Last season, Burnley picked up 101 points in the 46-game […]

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/ 991 days ago

Marta finishes World Cup career as Brazil exits tournament

Legendary Brazil forward Marta has seen her Women's World Cup career come to an end on Wednesday. The South American nation was bounced out of the competition following a draw against Jamaica. Marta, as well as her teammates, failed to hit the back of the net in the scoreless match. The 37-year-old finishes her tournament […]

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/ 996 days ago

Messi's Inter Miami release tickets for remainder of the season

Messi's Inter Miami has today officially released tickets for the remainder of regular season games. Previously, the tickets were available only on the secondary market, so it's interesting to see what the lowest priced tickets look like. For Lionel Messi's Inter Miami debut against Cruz Azul, the least expensive ticket available through the club was […]

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/ 997 days ago

Lindsey Horan fires USWNT to draw against Netherlands

The USWNT settled for a draw against the Netherlands on Wednesday night in its second match of the Women's World Cup. The 1-1 tie keeps the Americans on top of Group E after two matches. This is thanks to a superior goal difference despite a level point total with the Dutch side. Team co-captain Lindsey […]

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/ 997 days ago

Manchester United outbid PSG in pursuit of coveted striker

Atalanta received a first approach from Manchester United in the form of a verbal bid for striker Rasmus Hojlund. The 20-year-old is the club's top target for bolstering their striking depth. The Guardian reports that the Italian side placed a $90 million minimum price tag on Hojlund. This is a fairly high price tag for […]

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/ 997 days ago

Top 10 most efficient soccer clubs in the world

Many football teams from Europe and South America have risen from relative obscurity to become world powers since the turn of the 20th century. Many talented and physically fit athletes have played and left the sport across the globe. The use of data analytics in sports has been on the rise for some time. The […]

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/ 997 days ago

Inter Miami pricing fans out of seeing Messi

While 'Messi mania' is still in full effect, ticket prices for Inter Miami matches are already becoming an issue. After selling out seats for the Argentine's debut last week, the demand for high-priced tickets is beginning to level off. The decline in fans at DRV PNK Stadium was certainly noticeable during the player's second match. […]

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/ 997 days ago

Wrexham notches historic Man United win but loses star to injury

Wrexham defeated Manchester United 3-1 in a spectacular friendly in San Diego. Manchester United sent out a youthful side. Some of the headline names were Hannibal Mejbri, Shola Shoretire and Jonny Evans. Phil Parkinson's squad prevailed thanks to goals from Elliot Lee, Aaron Hayden, and Sam Dalby. Each of the three scored via headers. Even […]

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/ 997 days ago

Paris mayor criticizes PSG in handling of Mbappe

The mayor of Paris has issued some harsh words towards Paris Saint-Germain officials in their handling of Kylian Mbappe. The France international looks likely to leave the Ligue 1 outfit this summer after a standoff with club execs. He is set to enter the final year under contract with PSG after signing a two-year deal […]

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/ 998 days ago

Canada NT send 'cease and desist' letter to Federation sponsors

In the midst of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, emotions are running high among the men's side. As part of its continuing labor dispute with Canada Soccer, the Canadian men's soccer team issued cease and desist orders to the organization's sponsors. The squad claims that Canada Soccer is using the upcoming Women's World Cup […]

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/ 998 days ago

Tottenham billionaire owner charged with insider trading

US authorities charged Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis with insider trading accusations on Tuesday night. US attorney Damian Williams stated the accusations in a video released to the social media website X (previously Twitter). "Today, I'm announcing that my office, the southern district of New York has indicted Joe Lewis, the British billionaire, for orchestrating […]

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/ 998 days ago

Paramount+ becomes shirt sponsor for UCL-bound Union Berlin

Union Berlin will have a new shirt sponsor ahead of their inaugural season in the UEFA Champions League. The Bundesliga side has recently announced a partnership with Paramount+ for the 2023/24 campaign. The exact details of the length of the contract between the two sides are murky. However, SportsPro Media reports that the streaming service […]

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/ 1001 days ago

Soccer match in England called off after unusual incident

An English soccer friendly was called off at halftime when a funeral hearse and another automobile were driven onto the field. After a scoreless first half between Dunston and Gateshead, supporters were shocked to witness both vehicles executing burnouts and donuts all over the field during halftime. Images shared online showed the trucks being driven […]