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/ 905 days ago

More than 10% of Chelsea's wages bill is on injured players

Injuries have played a massive role in what has been another disappointing season at Stamford Bridge. As of the end of November, six players are on the sidelines with injuries, and even more players have had stints out with injuries. In true Chelsea fashion, several of these absentees are new signings that arrived with expensive […]

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Crystal Palace faces double injury damage after Luton Town loss

Crystal Palace lost at Luton Town this weekend to make it four defeats in its last five league games, but the injury woes from the game are of a bigger concern. Cheick Doucoure faces an injury that may rule him out for the remainder of the season. Meanwhile, Eberechi Eze will undergo scans to determine […]

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Beckham drops hint about Inter Miami third shirt for 2024

Inter Miami will have the opportunity to don a third shirt in the 2024 season with its new main sponsor. Major League Soccer reserves this right to the teams that sell the most kits. With Lionel Messi moving to the south Florida club, it unsurprisingly catapulted up shirt sales among MLS clubs. Fans in the […]

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/ 906 days ago

South Africa's unexpected stance on 2027 Women World Cup bid

It has been announced that South Africa will not be vying to host the 2027 Women's World Cup. This weekend, the South African Football Association (SAFA) stunned the soccer world by announcing it was pulling out of the bidding process to host the tournament. Four countries competed for the right to host the event, with […]

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/ 906 days ago

Copa America 2024 pots revealed ahead of draw

The 2024 Copa America draw is scheduled for Thursday, December 7, and instead of the customary 10 teams anxiously awaiting their destiny, there will be 16 teams. Six CONCACAF nations will compete in the 48th event, which will be held in the US. This is in response to the confederation's strategic alliance with CONMEBOL, which […]

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Ex-England, Barca and Spurs boss, Terry Venables, dies aged 80

Former England, Barcelona, and Tottenham manager Terry Venables passed away at the age of 80 after a protracted illness. Confirming the news, his family published a statement on Sunday afternoon reading: "We are totally devastated by the loss of a wonderful husband and father who passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness. We would […]

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/ 906 days ago

Juventus hold Inter in Derby d’Italia

Juventus held league leaders Inter Milan to a 1-1 draw in the top of the table clash at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday evening. Both team came into this encounter on the back of great form and the first half was a sight to behold. The hosts took the lead in the 27th minute when […]

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/ 906 days ago

What happens if a soccer game is postponed

A soccer game can be postponed for a variety of reasons. Bad weather, safety or health concerns, and sadly violence, tragedy, or political unrest can also throw a wrench in the diversion of sport. But what is done when that happens? It depends on the situation. Why a soccer game can be postponed The most […]

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Man United thrash Everton to pile misery on Dyche

Manchester United grabbed a comfortable 3-0 win against Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday evening. It was Eric ten Hag’s fourth win in five league games as the visitors climbed to sixth in the table with 24 points, just four adrift of a Champions League berth. Much of the pre game talk revolved around Everton […]

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/ 906 days ago

Why do some Canadian soccer teams join MLS?

Around the world, a soccer club playing in a league outside their own country is unusual, but not completely unheard of. However, it's usually reserved for clubs from very small nations that aren't big enough to have a robust league of their own. So why do Canadian teams – from a large, developed country – […]

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/ 906 days ago

Aston Villa come back from behind to beat Spurs

Aston Villa grabbed a massive 2-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon. Playing in front of their home fans, Tottenham were by far the better of the two sides as they raced off the blocks from the whistle. Just minutes into the game, Dejan Kulusevski struck the post before Giovani Lo Celso gave Spurs […]

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/ 907 days ago

Kosovo venture to USA in pursuit of youth talent for national team

Young players who have Albanian ancestry are being sought after by the Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK) for potential future national team representation. With the hope of discovering "Albanian talents who one day can represent the national team," the Kosovar FA's coaching staff will hold a training camp in the United States at the end […]

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/ 907 days ago

Trouble brews for Germany as unhappy players add fuel to fire

The German national team has lost two in a row, and the players are supposedly quite unhappy and worried about manager Julian Nagelsmann. When it comes to bad press, Germany are shattering records left and right. Despite the loss being perceived as deserved, the midweek’s 2-0 loss against Austria was the sixth loss in eleven […]

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Man Utd midfielder preparing for January transfer move

Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek has admitted that he could soon depart the club. The Dutchman was previously thought to have a significant career with the Red Devils when he arrived from Ajax in 2020 for around $45 million. Nevertheless, the move has not exactly panned out. Van de Beek has played in […]

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Antonio Conte hints at potential Juve reunion

Manager Antonio Conte is currently enjoying time away from the sport. The Italian coach last manned the sidelines for Tottenham Hotspur, but departed the club in March. His stay in north London lasted just 16 months. The relatively unsuccessful stay with the Premier League side was also the first time he failed to win a […]