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USMNT interested in ex-MLS coach Patrick Vieira

In the wake of a lackluster performance at the Copa America, the USMNT parted ways with head coach Gregg Berhalter, and are now looking to replace him with Patrick Vieira. Dismissing Berhalter came as a response to their disappointing run on home soil; where they finished third in their group, failing to advance to the […]

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'Football not as exciting': Ex-Barca star Pique shocks admission

In a bold move that could reshape the future of football, Gerard Pique, the legendary Barcelona and Spain defender, has called for a significant overhaul of the sport’s traditional format in search of exciting action. With a career decorated by immense success, including nine La Liga titles, four Champions League trophies, and a World Cup […]

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Madrid great Pepe turns down Brazil return, and with good cause

Real Madrid legend Pepe has made headlines this summer by rejecting an offer to return to Brazil with Serie A side, Vasco da Gama. The 41-year-old former Real Madrid star, who recently concluded a successful five-year stint with Porto, is currently a free agent. As he weighs his options for the next chapter of his […]

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Inter Miami becomes latest team to show interest in McKennie

United States men's national team star Weston McKennie is now being linked with Inter Miami. The midfielder has been plying his trade in Europe ever since joining Schalke's academy back in 2016. While with the German side, McKennie made a name for himself during three fairly successful seasons. His progress with Schalke earned the midfielder […]

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Marcelo Bielsa says Copa America is run by a "plague of liars"

Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa made no secret of his disdain for the organization of the 2024 Copa America. Bielsa, not known as someone to hold his tongue, was furious at the state of the pitches in the United States throughout the competition. The 68-year-old veteran manager recently went on a lengthy rant regarding young […]

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Aston Villa's shock $65 million deal for Everton midfielder

Aston Villa looks set to complete a surprise move for Everton star Amadou Onana. The defensive midfielder has been previously linked with top Premier League clubs such as Arsenal and Manchester United. Barcelona and Bayern Munich have also shown interest in the Belgium international as well. Nevertheless, Villa now seems to have won the race […]

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How much do national team soccer coaches get paid?

As the summer months continue, much of the attention in the soccer world revolves around national teams. After all, many of the top domestic global leagues are currently in the offseason. As a result, many players, especially around Europe, are now vacationing to recharge their batteries. Other players, particularly the top European and Western Hemisphere […]

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Haaland, Palmer set FPL records ahead of 2024/25 season

Official Fantasy Premier League (FPL) player prices are starting to be revealed ahead of the 2024/25 season. FPL is the English top flight's free-to-play fantasy soccer game operated by the Premier League. Launched over 20 years ago, the game is now being played by over 11 million soccer fans across the globe. As a result, […]

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Serie A and Italy risk UEFA and FIFA exclusion for bizarre reason

Italian soccer and Serie A are teetering on the brink of a crisis that could see them excluded from FIFA and UEFA competitions following the approval of a controversial amendment. Despite warnings from the highest levels of international soccer, the Italian government passed the amendment with significant changes. However, the threat remains as the amendment […]

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Simon Jordan slams MLS as 'abject' and 'bloody awful'

Major League Soccer's place among the top divisions across the globe has been debated for years. The league has certainly come a long way since its debut season in 1996. After all, just 10 total clubs fought for the title that year. Nevertheless, many fans of the sport, particularly from outside of North America, still […]

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Sergio Ramos plots next step before moving to San Diego

Sergio Ramos has once again left Sevilla, his departure announced by the La Liga club in June. This marks the end of Ramos' second stint with the team, helping Sevilla secure a 14th-place finish. Despite the Rojiblancos' desire to retain him, the 38-year-old chose to move on mainly due to the club's challenging sporting and […]

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USMNT risk missing out on top option to replace Berhalter

USMNT fired Gregg Berhalter, sparking a search for a new manager less than two years before the 2026 World Cup. Now apparently, sporting director Matt Crocker will lead the hunt for a new coach. He emphasized that this search would be more targeted compared to previous ones. "I'll be more inclined to go hard and […]

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CONMEBOL's plan for security in wake of Copa America brawl

CONMEBOL, South America's soccer governing body, has launched an investigation following a violent altercation between Uruguay players and Colombian fans at the end of their Copa America semifinal match on Wednesday. After Colombia's 1-0 victory in Charlotte, videos surfaced showing Uruguay players climbing into the stands and clashing with opposition fans. Notable players involved included […]

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Who is Steve Cherundolo, the frontrunner for USMNT job?

U.S. Soccer will have to move on to plan B in their search for a new USMNT head coach. The organization officially fired Gregg Berhalter on Wednesday following the team's disappointing showing at Copa America 2024. Despite playing their matches on home soil, the Stars and Stripes failed to reach the knockout round of the […]

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Van Dijk once again hints at possible Liverpool summer exit

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has hinted that he may move away from the club this summer. The 33-year-old central defender's future with the Reds has come under question since January. This came at a time when now-former manager Jurgen Klopp opted to step away from the team. The German's final match in charge of […]