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/ 563 days agoBack to Serie A? Three clubs to offer Chiesa way out of Liverpool
Liverpool’s Italian winger, Federico Chiesa, might be on the move again. This time, back to Serie A, as several top Italian clubs express interest in a January loan deal. After joining Liverpool in a late summer transfer from Juventus, Chiesa has faced challenges settling into the Premier League. Particularly due to recurring fitness concerns and […]

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/ 563 days agoMLS mourns tragic passing of Union goalkeeper Holden Trent
The world of MLS was struck with profound sadness as news emerged of the sudden passing of Holden Trent, a promising 25-year-old goalkeeper with the Philadelphia Union. Fans, teammates, and loved ones are in shock and grieving the loss of an exceptional talent and beloved man; Trent held immense skill, dedication, and a promising future […]

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/ 563 days agoNostalgia playing tricks on the minds of modern soccer fans
Soccer fans are susceptible to nostalgia when they consider how much they enjoy the modern iteration of the game. Supporters love to reminisce about a better time of soccer. It was one where games were not disturbed by seemingly needless uses of VAR. Rivalries felt more intense as the colossal god-like figures of its era […]

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/ 564 days agoBarcelona crushes Madrid as Mbappé nets unwanted record
Leaders FC Barcelona ended Real Madrid’s unbeaten start to the league campaign with an emphatic 4-0 win in the season’s first El Clásico. Kylian Mbappé had an extremely frustrating match in front of goal. The Frenchman was caught offside on a career-worst eight occasions. That's the most by any player in a single La Liga […]

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/ 564 days agoUSWNT vs. Iceland preview: USA ready to rock Nashville
It isn't quite the type of victory tour they received in 2015, but the United States Women's National Team (USWNT) still gets a series of home friendlies to celebrate its gold medal triumph in Paris. By the time the calendar flips to November, the USWNT will have played three home games: two against Iceland and […]

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/ 564 days agoWhy MLS needs to implement apertura clausura league format
It was recently revealed that Major League Soccer (MLS) officials are considering making major changes to its calendar, and perhaps adopting an Apertura and Clausura format. Both league and club executives are currently discussing potentially changing the division's annual schedule to begin in the fall and extend to spring. The move would essentially flip the […]

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/ 564 days agoFears in Premier League due to Barca-Atletico game in USA
La Liga’s longstanding ambition to bring Spanish league games to international venues seems closer to fruition than ever, with a Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid game potentially being held in Miami this December. This potential game will likely take place on December 21-22. Thus, it would be part of La Liga's larger effort to increase its […]

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/ 564 days agoFormer USWNT boss Jill Ellis got second equal pay settlement
Former USWNT head coach Jill Ellis recently received a previously undisclosed equal pay settlement from the U.S. Soccer Federation. This move follows the landmark 2022 settlement with USWNT players, highlighting the growing attention toward compensation parity within U.S. Soccer. Ellis' departure as head coach in 2019 marked the end of an era for the Stars […]

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/ 564 days agoNeymar to MLS? Inter Miami eyes January move for star
Neymar, currently playing with Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, has been linked to a potential transfer to MLS side Inter Miami. The star forward, who joined Al-Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023, could soon reunite with former teammates Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Sergio Busquets, all now part of Inter Miami’s ambitious lineup. In their pursuit […]

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/ 564 days agoLiverpool learns price for Frankfurt star striker Marmoush
Eintracht Frankfurt have reportedly slapped a massive price tag on their best player. According to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, the Bundesliga side wants up to $65 million for striker Omar Marmoush. The Egyptian international has been a smash hit since he arrived at the German club in 2023. Marmoush originally signed on with Frankfurt […]

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/ 564 days agoNew Netflix docuseries track Saudi Pro League's amazing ascent
Netflix has announced a new docuseries which will track the Saudi Pro League's ascent to the forefront of world football. “Saudi Pro League: Kickoff" will be coming to Netflix later this year and it will spotlight the Saudi Pro League’s transformation and rise in prominence on the global soccer stage. Set for a six-episode release […]

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/ 564 days agoFIFA takes step closer to foreign leagues playing in US
FIFA has announced that the process of allowing foreign leagues to play games in the United States has taken another step forward. The governing body revealed back in May that they were creating a working group to look into the viability of the matter. This group was put in place to gain information and then […]

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/ 564 days agoSteve McManaman: 'La Liga will bring games to the USA'
Atletico Madrid President Enrique Cerezo recently said that Los Colchoneros have agreed to play Barcelona in Miami this December. Given the potential implications of La Liga games in the USA, we asked former Real Madrid footballer Steve McManaman about the idea of La Liga matches being played abroad. “It doesn’t surprise me at all [about […]

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/ 565 days agoMessi salary equals a combined payroll of 22 other MLS teams
Lionel Messi’s transition to MLS with Inter Miami has not only redefined on-field expectations but has also established a new precedent in the league's payroll landscape. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s salary at Inter Miami now surpasses the total wages of nearly all MLS clubs. It underlines the league's major financial shift since the Argentine's […]

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/ 565 days ago2026 World Cup to have as many as ten teams from Africa
In a historic move, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that nine to ten nations in Africa will participate in the upcoming 2026 World Cup. It will be held across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Notably, the 54-year-old announced during the 46th Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Addis […]