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/ 772 days agoPolice examining 130 bank accounts linked to Pique, Rubiales
Spanish authorities are now investigating foreign bank accounts linked with both Gerard Pique and Luis Rubiales. Pique previously starred in central defense for Barcelona between 2008 and 2022. Rubiales was formally the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and one of UEFA's vice presidents. However, the official was forced to step down following […]

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/ 772 days agoFine soon? Messi and Inter Miami clash with Monterrey boss
Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates got into a heated altercation with the Monterrey coach, setting the stage for a fiery rematch. Even without the Argentine, Inter Miami looked like the superior club for an hour of Wednesday's match. But losing a player in the Champions Cup quarterfinal home match against Mexican powerhouse Monterrey […]

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/ 772 days agoAmorim opens door to Liverpool move with cryptic comments
Ruben Amorim discussed his uncertain future at Sporting CP on Friday. The highly rated coach has been heavily linked with a potential move to Premier League side Liverpool this summer. The Merseyside club's current manager, Jurgen Klopp, previously announced that he would be leaving the role at the end of the current campaign. The moment […]

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/ 772 days agoArsenal may face Wrexham in Las Vegas summer friendly
Arsenal may add another game to its American tour this summer. This time, it's a rumor of a game between Arsenal and Wrexham in Las Vegas. Currently, Arsenal has just two stops on the schedule of summer friendlies in the United States. On July 27, the Gunners face Manchester United at SoFi Stadium in the […]

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/ 772 days agoBarca seek Premier League most-improved boss to replace Xavi
Several managers have been mentioned in connection with Barcelona's hunt for a replacement for Xavi Hernandez this summer. Interestingly, the Blaugrana have been sensational ever since the Spaniard announced his summer exit. Perhaps the closing games of the season have energized the squad since every player is battling for a spot on the team once […]

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/ 772 days agoChelsea should move on from injury-riddled Reece James
Chelsea will have to make some major decisions in the transfer market come summertime. The Blues recently posted losses of $115 million for the 2022/23 financial year after spending freely in recent seasons. As a result, the west London club is seemingly close to potential profit and sustainability (PSR) violations. Current Premier League spending laws […]

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/ 772 days agoWorse fate than Rubiales? Pique probed for alleged corruption
An inquiry into alleged corruption led to the Wednesday arrest of Luis Rubiales, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) ex-head. And apparently, he may take former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique down with him. According to Spain's state prosecutors, police searched eleven locations for evidence. The investigation into corruption and money laundering led to the arrest of […]

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/ 772 days agoWest Ham look to USMNT star to solve defensive issues
West Ham is now in talks to recruit skilled US national team defender Mark McKenzie for the next summer transfer window. Just before relocating to Belgium in January 2021, 25-year-old Mark McKenzie thrived in MLS with the Philadelphia Union. Since his arrival, he has been an anchor in Genk's defense. Before winning the Belgian Cup […]

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/ 772 days agoChampions Cup shows MLS is still considerably behind Liga MX
Mexico's Liga MX has jumped back in front of Major League Soccer in recent worldwide power rankings. The United States/Canadian league previously took the 10th spot in Opta's worldwide ratings in late March. This climb up the charts meant that MLS moved ahead of Liga MX in the rankings. The Mexican league has typically been […]

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/ 772 days agoMotherwell announces agreement with US partial owner
A US investor and the owner group at Motherwell have come to terms. Negotiations with the American family will go forward following the signing of non-binding terms. The board of directors at the Scottish Premiership side has been looking for investors outside the company. While seeking new investors, the Steelmen recently staged a spoof Hollywood […]

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/ 772 days agoArizona law may help bring soccer stadium to Phoenix area
A consortium headed by a former official of the National Hockey League's Arizona Coyotes is pursuing land in Mesa law amendments to bring more soccer. One of their goals is to see whether the Phoenix region can host a professional stadium, and thus a club. If the measure were to succeed, it would bypass the […]

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/ 773 days agoDe Zerbi remaining at Brighton would be great news for club, EPL
Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi has been linked with a move away from the club for months now. Bayern Munich has put the highly rated Italian manager atop their wishlist to replace Thomas Tuchel. Barcelona will also need a new coach following the pending departure of Xavi. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is departing at […]

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/ 773 days agoPremier League clubs consider axing PSR in favor of luxury tax
Premier League officials are reportedly considering getting rid of financial restrictions now in place. Current Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) state that teams cannot exceed $133 million in losses over three years. The law has seen Everton and Nottingham Forest both receive points penalties throughout the current campaign. Other clubs, such as Chelsea and Newcastle, […]

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/ 773 days agoTop soccer leagues in the world as ranked by Opta
One of the soccer fans' favorite things to debate is how strong one league is compared to another. A club winning La Liga, such as Real Madrid this season, is not the same task as one of the three clubs battling it out in the Premier League. Given the differences in the quality of the […]

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/ 773 days agoTrabzonspor issues seething statement after receiving fan ban
Trabzonspor will be forced to play their next six matches without fans in the stands in their home stadium after a major issue in the recent game against Fenerbahce. The Turkish Football Federation officially handed out the punishment on Wednesday. Two Fenerbahce players picked up one-game suspensions for their parts in the brawl as well. […]