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/ 104 days agoSpurs' failed attempt to sign Neto leads to shocking Chelsea deal
Chelsea are on the verge of completing the high-profile signing of Pedro Neto from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Portuguese winger has been a key figure at Wolves; now he will join the London club for a reported fee of $65.5 million, including bonuses, as per The Athletic. This move marks another significant addition to Chelsea’s squad […]
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/ 104 days agoChelsea squad swells to 50 players amid spending spree
Chelsea's roster is growing as the club continues to buy new players in the summer transfer period. The Blues have made a plethora of deals since co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali entered the fray in 2022. With the Americans in charge, the West London side spent about $688 million on revamping the roster in […]
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/ 104 days agoReal Madrid draws biggest crowds for summer friendlies in USA
Several of the most famous European soccer teams traveled to the United States this summer. Clubs from across the pond now regularly schedule preseason friendlies Stateside to help grow their brands. The move certainly seems to be paying off. Matches involving the big European sides typically draw huge crowds because Americans do not get to […]
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/ 105 days agoWest Ham hijacks Juve's move for star Nice defender
West Ham is looking to continue their summer spending spree by targeting Nice center-back Jean-Clair Todibo. The highly-rated defender has been on the club's radar practically all summer. Nevertheless, a transfer during the current window appeared extremely unlikely. After all, top clubs such as Manchester United and Juventus were both seemingly in prime position to […]
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/ 105 days agoWhy we love the 2. Bundesliga, and you should too
While the dust has barely settled after a summer of international tournaments, many top European leagues, including the 2024/2025 Bundesliga season, are gearing up for their return. One league that has already begun that you should be all over is the 2. Bundesliga, German soccer's second tier. While much of the focus in German footballing […]
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/ 105 days agoSpurs finally fill Kane void with Bournemouth's Solanke
Tottenham Hotspur has finally identified a replacement for Harry Kane. The England international previously joined Bayern Munich last summer in a deal worth over $100 million. Kane was, and still is, widely considered one of the best center forwards in the sport. Losing such a big star left a massive hole to fill in the […]
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/ 105 days agoCarsley to be England's interim coach through autumn
The Football Association (FA) has officially announced that Lee Carsley will be the England national team's interim manager going forward. Carsley, 50, has been involved in England's youth setup since 2020. He initially managed the U20s at this time, but has since taken over the U21s in the last three years. England has needed a […]
Olympics
/ 105 days agoUSWNT vs. Brazil preview: USA pushing for 5th gold
Finally, the gold medal game. There aren't many bigger than this in women's soccer. It's the biggest game the USWNT has played since the 2019 Women's World Cup Final. It's the first time the USWNT has played for a gold medal since 2012 in London. But they aren't the only team playing in this gold […]
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/ 105 days agoCommunity Shield preview: Man City vs Man United
Every August, the FA Community Shield is played at London's Wembley Stadium as a "curtain-raiser" before the beginning of the English top-flight season. The final is played between the previous season's Premier League winners against the FA Cup winners. As a result, the 2024/25 Community Shield features Premier League champions Manchester City against FA Cup […]
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/ 105 days agoNo more favorites: Wrexham savor League One underdog status
Wrexham will make their long-awaited return to League One, marking the club's first appearance in English soccer’s third tier after 19 years. The journey back to this level has been nothing short of remarkable, driven by back-to-back automatic promotions. The Dragons have been receiving support from Hollywood for their recent comeback. However, manager Phil Parkinson […]
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/ 105 days agoEnough is enough: Soccer legend laments Club World Cup in US
Honorary Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has voiced strong opposition to the expanded 2025 Club World Cup. As a legendary figure in German soccer, he is known for his candid opinions. Thus, he has not held back in expressing his concerns over what he sees as the increasingly crowded soccer calendar. He believes it is […]
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/ 105 days agoDe Gea finally finds new club one year after United exit
After a lengthy period of uncertainty, former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has found a new club and will make his long-awaited return to soccer. Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the Spanish shot-stopper has reached an agreement with Serie A side Fiorentina; marking the end of a year-long hiatus from the sport. David de Gea, […]
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/ 105 days agoInter Miami struggles to sell Leagues Cup tickets without Messi
A year ago, Lionel Messi's arrival in Major League Soccer created a frenzy that was nothing short of extraordinary. The "Messi Effect" saw ticket prices skyrocket to unprecedented levels; fans clamored for a chance to witness one of the greatest players compete on American soil. The anticipation was palpable, especially as Messi led Inter Miami […]
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/ 106 days agoNations League: Who will lead England against Ireland, Finland?
In a significant development, Lee Carsley will reportedly be the interim manager of England following Gareth Southgate's resignation. Carsley, who recently led the England Under-21s to a historic victory in the 2023 European Championship, has emerged as the leading candidate to guide the national team; especially for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against the […]
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/ 106 days agoUSMNT and Nigeria on alert: Renard salary demands revealed
Herve Renard, the former France Women's coach, finds himself at the center of intense speculation as his future remains uncertain. Renard's managerial career has been nothing short of eclectic, with successful stints across various continents; including Africa, where he won the Africa Cup of Nations twice—once with Zambia and again with Ivory Coast. Now, as […]