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/ 1251 days agoPortugal’s World Cup squad unveiled
Portugal have unveiled their World Cup squad for Qatar 2022. Head coach Fernando Santos named the 26-man roster, but can this group of players nicknamed "The Chosen Ones" finally win Portugal’s first World Cup? Experience wins out Three players were named in the Portugal squad with over 100 appearances each for the Seleção (Cristiano Ronaldo, […]

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/ 1251 days agoSan Francisco 49ers seeking total ownership of Leeds United
It seems as if Leeds United could be set for a new majority owner, an American group. Currently, Aser Ventures, led by Andrea Radrizzani, owns 56% of the West Yorkshire club. American business group 49ers Enterprises hold the remaining 44% of shares. The Times, however, reports 49ers Enterprises is making the necessary moves for a […]

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/ 1251 days agoFIFA forbids Denmark training shirts supporting human rights
Denmark has had a request denied to wear specific training shirts during the World Cup supporting human rights. The shirts would have featured the phrase 'Menskeregetteigs for alle,' which translates to 'Human Rights for All' in English. Ultimately, FIFA claimed it denied the team's request because of specific rules. Denmark's team director, Jakob Jensen, confirmed […]

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/ 1251 days agoWorld Cup predictions: Soccer broadcasters make their picks
Find out the World Cup predictions from more than 15 experts (including some of the biggest names) to see their picks for World Cup 2022. Those experts include the top commentators, analysts and writers from the world of soccer media. Many of them are very familiar names to soccer fans in the United States. For […]

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/ 1251 days agoGermany reveals full World Cup roster
Germany manager Hansi Flick named his 26-man roster for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Normally a heavyweight in international soccer, the Germans are currently 11th in the latest FIFA team rankings. Nevertheless, the four-time World Cup champions have named a star-studded squad for the upcoming tournament. Captain Manuel Neuer makes his fourth World Cup […]

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/ 1251 days agoEngland releases 26-man squad for World Cup
Gareth Southgate has finally named his England 26-man squad for the 2022 World Cup. After a fairly successful run in the 2020 Euros, Southgate will look to keep the ball rolling in Qatar. Stars such as Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, and Phil Foden all highlight a talented England team. Kane, 29, will captain […]

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/ 1252 days agoTop London clubs crash out of Carabao Cup
Three of the Premier League's biggest clubs in London dropped out of the Carabao Cup. Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur all suffered defeat in the third round of the competition on Wednesday. The tournament is essentially the second-tiered knockout cup competition in England and Wales. The Gunners entered their match with Brighton on Wednesday making […]

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/ 1252 days agoUSMNT World Cup squad revealed
The USMNT World Cup squad has been unveiled. Looking at World Cup 2022, the US squad is as follows: Goalkeepers: Matt Turner, Ethan Horvath, Sean Johnson Defenders: Cameron Carter-Vickers, Sergino Dest, Aaron Long, Shaq Moore, Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson, Joe Scally, DeAndre Yedlin, Walker Zimmerman Midfielders: Brenden Aaronson, Kellyn Acosta, Tyler Adams, Luca de la […]

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/ 1252 days agoCroatia names roster for World Cup
Croatia is another team releasing its full 26-man roster for the World Cup. The surprise team at the 2018 World Cup in Russia features a talented list of players heading into Qatar. Star midfielder Luka Modric obviously headlines this Croatia team. The Real Madrid maestro has managed to rack up over 150 total appearances for […]

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/ 1254 days agoUEFA completes draw for Champions League and Europa League
Monday morning saw UEFA complete the draw for the knockout stages of the Champions League and Europa League. There were a pick of excellent matchups in either competition. Fans can now see routes to a potential final. Consequently, some of the bigger teams are worried about the difficulty of their task. There was no repeat […]

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/ 1254 days agoLiverpool FC up for sale for potentially record fee
Liverpool Football Club is now up for sale. Fenway Sports Group, which owns the historic English club, purchased Liverpool in 2010 for around $475 million. Now, it looks to bring in perhaps more than 10 times that figure. David Ornstein of The Athletic reports ownership created a full sales presentation for potential suitors. Of course, […]

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/ 1255 days agoUS Soccer history: 150 years and counting
Another four years have passed and the FIFA World Cup is once again upon us. Like clockwork, the sport of soccer will see a sharp rise in overall interest in the United States during the tournament, with fans packing bars and public spaces all over the country to take in the matches. Even casual fans […]

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/ 1265 days agoUSA mascot for 2026 World Cup leaked
The USA mascot for the 2026 World Cup emerged today in early designs and logos. The tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, is the first tournament to involve three countries hosting games. It is just the second tournament to have more than one host. South Korea and Japan jointly hosted the 2002 […]

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/ 1268 days agoHow to listen to the World Cup on radio
Despite all the attention and acclaim to watching the tournament on TV, you can listen to the World Cup on the radio. Here in the United States, that could prove to be particularly useful given that start times of the World Cup can sometimes be at odd hours, depending on where the tournament is being […]

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/ 1271 days agoLAFC lays claim over LA Galaxy with epic playoff win
In 2019, the playoff battle between LAFC v. LA Galaxy ended dramatically, with LAFC the victor, 5-3. The match envenomed the enmity between the cross-county rivals. In 2022, El Tráfico hit the postseason for a galvanizing second edition. Thursday night, the conference semifinal pinned compatriots Carlos Vela versus Javier Hernández– eminent El Tri veterans playing […]