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/ 619 days ago

Champions League schedule 2024/25: Key dates for new format

Anticipation is building for the Champions League 2024/25 schedule. The Round of 16 phase remains the same as usual. However, the route to the Round of 16 has evolved from the traditional group stage to a larger 'League Phase'. Instead of 32 teams in the competition, there will now be 36. Every team is assigned […]

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/ 619 days ago

Top 10 games to watch in the international break

It’s already time for the first international break of the season. Although the games might not be as appealing as the summer tournaments, the spotlight returns to national teams. Here is the list of the top 10 most interesting games to watch during the international break from today through September 12: USMNT host Marsch's Canada […]

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/ 619 days ago

UEFA sets Champions League ticket price at $66 for away fans

UEFA has announced that it will enforce an away ticket price cap for fans in all men's club competitions. Starting this season, a new reduced cap is $66 in the UEFA Champions League, $44 in the Europa League, and $22 in the Conference League. This will be reduced further next season. This change follows UEFA's […]

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/ 619 days ago

Victor Osimhen nears move to Galatasaray amid Napoli exit

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is set for a complicated exit from the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Osimhen formally requested an exit from Naples at the start of this transfer window. The likes of Chelsea and Al-Ahli were all set to put up a fight for the 25-year-old's services. However, a series of failed transfer talks […]

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/ 619 days ago

Leagues Cup attendances lower than typical MLS crowds

Repeating the drama of last summer's Leagues Cup was always going to be a tall order. Messi Mania took over almost immediately and lasted the whole tournament as Inter Miami won the trophy. For this year's Leagues Cup, things were far different. Messi missed the whole tournament due to injury. Except for Club América, most […]

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/ 619 days ago

Apple drops MLS Season Pass to lowest price this year

Apple has cut the cost of its MLS Season Pass for the remainder of the 2024 season, bringing the fee down to its lowest price for the calendar year. The streaming service, which gives viewers access to all remaining regular season games and the playoffs, was priced at $14.99/month but has now fallen to $9.99 […]

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/ 620 days ago

Issues piling up: 2025 calendar jam-packed for Madrid and Barca

The new season will be one of the most demanding in recent history for Real Madrid and Barca. Pressure will be mounting on the teams of both clubs as they compete in the extended Champions League; on top of their local and international obligations. The season's intensity is compounded by the aftereffects of a busy […]

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/ 620 days ago

Martino confirms possible game for Messi Miami return

Fans of Inter Miami and soccer elsewhere have been waiting impatiently for Lionel Messi to return to action. The Argentine superstar missed time with a ligament injury in his ankle during the Copa America 2024 Final against Colombia. That July match saw Messi leave the field in visible pain during the second half; an emotional […]

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/ 620 days ago

EPL and Championship star Sol Bamba loses battle with cancer

The soccer world is mourning the loss of Sol Bamba, a former Premier League and Championship star, who passed away at the age of 39 after a sudden illness. Bamba, a beloved figure on the English scene, had been recently working as a coach at Turkish club Adanaspor; where the news of his passing was […]

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/ 620 days ago

John Textor confirms Everton takeover via social media post?

John Textor appears to be nearing a crucial milestone in his attempt to acquire Everton. Recent actions and statements suggest that Textor is inching closer to finalizing a takeover deal with the Premier League club. His involvement, already evident through ownership stakes in various clubs, has now taken a more public turn with subtle yet […]

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/ 620 days ago

Barca move to happen? Nico Williams teases 2025 summer exit

All eyes were on Nico Williams earlier this summer in Barcelona. The Basque winger had just finished an impressive Euro 2024 campaign with Spain; there he scored two goals and provided an assist; helping his team secure the championship in Germany. As a result, Williams found himself at the center of a heated transfer saga; […]

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/ 621 days ago

No Lukaku: Belgium's bold squad selection for Nations League

Belgium's coach, Domenico Tedesco, has announced the squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches; making some surprising decisions that reflect both his confidence in the future and his respect for experience, this includes dropping Romelu Lukaku. Amidst concerns about the demanding season ahead, Tedesco has included Kevin De Bruyne in the squad; emphasizing his […]

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/ 621 days ago

Negreira's wife faces charges for illicit funds in Barcelona case

A sum of $3.3 million found in the Barcelona case reportedly leads to accusations of money laundering against Negreira's wife. The Negreira case has cast a long shadow over Barcelona, with accusations of sporting corruption dominating headlines throughout 2024. The case revolves around alleged payments made by the club to Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, the […]

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/ 621 days ago

Champions League: Add these must-see games to your calendar

The newly revamped 2024/25 Champions League league phase calendar has been officially released by UEFA. Teams previously learned which eight clubs they will face in the competition during a draw on Thursday. The exact fixture list, however, was not initially announced. Instead, the governing body waited until Saturday to reveal the schedules. Previous Champions League […]

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/ 621 days ago

When did the USMNT play its very first game?

The United States Men’s National Soccer Team (USMNT) has over 150 years of history that dates back to the late 19th century. While the team has experienced its fair share of highs and lows over the decades, its journey began with a humble and historic first game. The inaugural match laid the foundation for what […]