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/ 5 days ago

Concerns over packed calendar: LaLiga urges call to action

The world of soccer is witnessing increasing unrest among players as they grapple with an ever-expanding calendar that threatens their physical and mental well-being. In recent weeks, prominent players have voiced their concerns about the overwhelming number of fixtures they are required to play. These concerns have sparked discussions about the possibility of player strikes. […]

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Bayern, Marseille linked with move for Chelsea flop Mudryk

Mykhailo Mudryk's time at Chelsea could soon be coming to an end. The Ukraine international previously joined the Blues in a massive deal back in early 2023. At the time, the move was widely praised in the soccer world because the winger seemed destined for stardom. Arsenal previously looked set to sign Mudryk before Chelsea […]

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Former Arsenal starlet charged in $795k marijuana bust

Professional soccer player Jay Emmanuel-Thomas was arrested Wednesday morning due to an alleged connection to a massive drug operation. The former Arsenal youth star was detained in Scotland by National Crime Agency (NCA) officials. Emmanuel-Thomas only recently signed with Scottish Championship club Greenock Morton in July. He has one assist in five league matches so […]

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/ 6 days ago

De Bruyne injury adds to drab Man City Champions League draw

A dreary evening in the UEFA Champions League was made worse after an injury to Kevin De Bruyne in the first game of the competition. Manchester City hosted Inter Milan in a rematch of the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final. Unlike that game in Istanbul, Manchester City drew with the Italian champions in a scoreless […]

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United receives boost as Hojlund and Mount back in training

Manchester United has received some positive injury news regarding two star players: Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount. Cameras spotted both back in normal training on Wednesday. The Danish center-forward has been out of action since suffering a hamstring injury during preseason. As a result, United has been forced to play without their typical starting striker. […]

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Juventus coach Motta: McKennie deserving of starting role

Weston McKennie’s resurgence at Juventus was marked by a memorable performance in the club's 3-1 UEFA Champions League victory over PSV. The USMNT midfielder started the match and delivered a key goal. That helped Juventus secure three points in the new Champions League phase. McKennie, once seemingly on the verge of leaving the club, is […]

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Scaloni sets new approach, amid irreplaceable Messi, Di Maria

As Argentina moves forward after its historic success in recent years, head coach Lionel Scaloni faces the difficult task of planning for life without some of the team's most iconic players. In a recent interview, Scaloni acknowledged the immense challenge of filling the void left by Di Maria’s retirement from international soccer and the unique […]

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Scandal? Madrid accused of financial doping using public funds

Real Madrid have come under scrutiny due to accusations of financial misconduct and environmental infractions. This comes in regard to the use of public funds and noise pollution at the newly renovated Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Now, a former Supreme Court judge has publicly criticized the club’s financial dealings and the environmental impact of its activities. […]

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Scaring PSG off: Huge salary increase on horizon for Yamal

Barcelona’s perfect start to the La Liga season ahead of Real Madrid has been one of the key European stories. The Catalan side has five wins from five games and an impressive tally of 17 goals. Amid the team’s strong collective performance, one player has stood out above the rest: Lamine Yamal. The 17-year-old prodigy […]

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FIFA teams up with WHO in concussion awareness campaign

FIFA has joined forces with the World Health Organization (WHO) to better understand concussions within the sport. "Suspect and Protect: No Match is Worth the Risk" will essentially highlight the risks of concussions, while also providing informational resources to soccer players. The initiative will include those at the top of the professional ladder down to […]

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Italian soccer legend Totò Schillaci passes away at 59

Former Italy national team striker Salvatore "Totò" Schillaci has passed away at the age of 59. Born in Palermo, the forward initially began his senior career across Sicily with Messina in 1982. After a string of positive seasons, Schillaci eventually collected 23 Serie B goals throughout the 1988/89 campaign. He ended up playing more matches […]

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/ 7 days ago

Americans find the scoresheet in Champions League openers

The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League kicked off its new-look league phase on Tuesday with a six-game slate. American fans of the competition had their eyes on different games for different reasons. Three teams with Americans in the squad started their Champions League campaigns. Moreover, each of those teams had multiple Americans in action. While playing […]

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Premier League bans Anthony Taylor for yellow card spree

Anthony Taylor made history during a Premier League game between Chelsea and Bournemouth last weekend, but not a good one. Taylor dished out 14 yellow cards at the Vitality Stadium as Chelsea won with a late goal. Those 14 cautions set a Premier League record for players on the pitch. Additionally, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca […]

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Juve's Motta contemplates using McKennie in new position

Juventus manager Thiago Motta is reportedly using Weston McKennie in a new position during training. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the United States men's national star is being deployed as a winger in practice sessions. McKennie typically features in the middle of the pitch as a central midfielder. The American's future was previously up in […]

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Real Madrid to target Saliba, Alexander-Arnold next summer

The summer transfer window only just closed a few weeks ago but Real Madrid is already making plans. Los Blancos opted to make just two signings throughout the recent window. Kylian Mbappe's move from Paris Saint-Germain was undoubtedly the biggest transfer story is the entire summer. Brazilian teen sensation Endrick, however, was also brought in […]