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/ 29 days ago$6.5 million reasons for Barcelona to play Atletico game in USA
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid could receive a massive revenue boost if they play their game this December in the USA. In particular, Barcelona can earn $6.5 million. That is a significant boost for the club amid ongoing financial recovery efforts. Javier Tebas, La Liga president, is pushing for an international encounter, which might signify Spanish […]
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/ 29 days agoMore delay? Barca won't return to Camp Nou until 2025-26
Barcelona fans will have to wait longer than expected for a return to the legendary Camp Nou. The ongoing renovations mean the team’s temporary exile at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys will extend well into the 2025-26 season. Initially slated for a November 2024 return, delays now push this timeline further. Thus, the club's leaders have […]
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/ 29 days agoPopular Brazilian clubs to join Orlando City in January FC Series
Three of Brazil's top soccer teams are set to travel to Orlando in January for a string of friendlies. São Paulo, Atlético Mineiro, and Cruzeiro will join Major League Soccer side Orlando City in the latest edition of the FC Series. The competition, or the Florida Cup, is an annual group of soccer friendlies typically […]
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/ 29 days agoJuventus hopes Tim Weah can help recruit friend Jonathan David
Juventus is hoping that Timothy Weah can help give them an upper hand in the race to sign Lille striker Jonathan David. The United States men's national team midfielder joined the Old Lady in the summer of 2023 for around $12 million. Before his move to Italy, Weah was David's teammate at the French club. […]
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/ 29 days agoNewcastle coach blames PSR as Isak contract negotiations stall
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has labeled contract talks with star striker Alexander Isak as a "complex situation." The center-forward only just joined the Magpies in January of 2022 for a club-record fee of around $80 million. Nevertheless, his stellar performances in recent seasons have made several top European clubs target a potential move for […]
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/ 29 days agoSpurs coach says phenom Mikey Moore can handle Neymar comparison
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has urged patience regarding 17-year-old Spurs phenom Mikey Moore. The teen sensation turned heads Thursday night during the club's Europa League contest with AZ Alkmaar. Making just his second senior start, the winger gave Japan international Seiya Maikuma plenty of problems on the right side of defense. Postecoglou initially deployed […]
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/ 30 days agoJose Mourinho sees red as Fenerbahce and United play out draw
Fenerbahçe’s coach Jose Mourinho was sent off against his former club Manchester United on Thursday. The 1-1 draw meant the Red Devils tied all their first three Europa League games. Underwhelming United ahead at the break As expected, Mourinho picked Manchester United’s former players Fred and Sofyan Amrabat in the middle of the park. Youssef […]
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/ 30 days agoMourinho still counts on earning Premier League title with United
Jose Mourinho, now managing Fenerbahce, has mischievously suggested that he could still win a Premier League title with Manchester United retroactively. At a recent news conference, Mourinho brought up the prospect of a fine for Manchester City for violating financial rules. He playfully remarked that United could yet be crowned champions if City were stripped […]
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/ 30 days agoBlueCo wants to establish multi-club youth setup with Chelsea
A new report shows that almost all of the Chelsea squad would fall into a category of youth with 96% at or under the age of 25. The Blues have experienced a massive squad overhaul since new ownership took over two years ago. BlueCo, a conglomerate led by Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali, purchased the […]
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/ 30 days agoWrexham sees surge in tourism thanks to Rob and Ryan effect
Since Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney purchased Wrexham AFC in 2020, the small Welsh city of Wrexham has seen an implausible increase in tourism. The takeover not only revitalized the city's club but also placed Wrexham on the global map. Reynolds and McElhenney, together with the town's enticing soccer history, bring in tourists […]
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/ 30 days agoIs Jonathan David CONCACAF's best Europe-based striker?
Jonathan David reached double-digit goals for the season after his brace helped LOSC Lille to a famous 3-1 win at Atletico Madrid. Canada’s joint all-time leading scorer is in his last year of contract at the Ligue 1 club. At only 24, the prolific goal-getter has shown enough to suggest his potential to become the […]
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/ 30 days agoBlow for Liverpool: Alexander-Arnold gets astounding contract bid
Real Madrid are edging closer to securing one of Europe’s top right-backs, Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold. A potential five-year contract could tie him to the Santiago Bernabeu until 2029. According to CaughtOffside, Los Blancos are set to offer the 25-year-old England international a lucrative deal. It would have a salary ranging between $18 million and […]
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/ 30 days agoUFC fighter takes aim at La Liga's Tebas for El Clasico schedule
The upcoming El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona promises to be a monumental occasion. Los Blancos's Santiago Bernabeu will host one of the biggest matches in La Liga. However, for one notable Real Madrid supporter, UFC fighter Ilia Topuria, the excitement is tinged with frustration. He is also slated to battle for the UFC […]
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/ 30 days agoAtletico confirm club open to matchup with Barcelona in USA
In an exciting development for fans in the United States, Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has confirmed the club's willingness to participate in a historic La Liga fixture on American soil. The proposed match, scheduled for December 21, 2024, would feature two of Spain’s most iconic teams—Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. If it goes through, this […]
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/ 30 days agoArsenal Women want NYCFC's Nick Cushing as next manager
New York City FC head coach Nick Cushing is reportedly being targeted by Arsenal Women. The Women's Super League (WSL) club is currently without a permanent manager after Jonas Eidevall resigned from the role. Eidevall had been at the helm since 2021 and guided them to back-to-back League Cup titles. However, the Swede stepped down […]