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What do the position numbers mean in soccer?

In terms of participation rates, soccer dominates all other sports worldwide. There are over 250 million players in over 200 nations, and training may begin as early as the age of three. That does not even take into consideration the approximately 3.5 billion supporters throughout the globe. People often flock to play soccer since it […]

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Lucho Diaz stars as Colombia fights back to beat Brazil

Just two days after he was reunited with his father who had been released by kidnappers, Colombia's Luis Diaz put on a show of bravery, skill, and passion to help Colombia defeat Brazil on an incredibly emotional night. Played in Barranquilla, it was Brazil who opened the scoring early in the game after Vinicius Jr […]

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Which position in soccer gets paid the most?

Soccer has developed into a multi-billion-dollar business with players in a different position getting paid a different wage from their teammates. Position plays a significant impact in defining a player's market worth in addition to team performance and individual skill. Determining which position earns the most money in soccer is a difficult assignment. Historically, goal […]

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Uruguay stun Argentina in World Cup qualifier

Uruguay grabbed a stunning 2-0 win over Argentina in the South American World Cup qualifier at the La Bombonera on Thursday evening. Marcelo Bielsa’s side was an absolute joy to watch as they dominated the reigning World Champions over the course of ninety minutes. The result also meant that Argentina lost their first game since […]

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Chelsea hopes to fend off rivals for $32 million Brazilian teen

Chelsea is set to reignite interest in Brazilian teenage starlet Gabriel Moscardo. The Blues were previously linked with the midfielder during the summer transfer period. They even reportedly submitted a bid of around $22 million for the Corinthians youngster. The Brazilian side, however, rejected the offer. Standard now claims that the club is holding out […]

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Newcastle risk losing main January target to another EPL club

Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves may make a return to the Premier League with Newcastle looking to welcome him. After a successful stint at Wolverhampton Wanderers, the Portuguese midfielder is now a hot commodity among Premier League teams. His Premier League experience with Wolves makes him an ideal candidate. This summer, Neves signed with Saudi Pro […]

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Ratcliffe open to sacrificing star midfielder to fund January moves

The year-long limbo over Manchester United's ownership will soon be ended as Sir Jim Ratcliffe's acquisition of a minority interest nears completion. In a head-to-head struggle last month, the INEOS CEO came out on top against a Qatari consortium chaired by banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani. He is currently within striking distance of […]

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Wilson, Botman injury updates compound crisis at Newcastle

Newcastle continues to have bad luck with more players joining a growing injury crisis at St James' Park. The club is currently without 10 senior players due to various setbacks. One of these players is star striker Callum Wilson. The England International previously recovered quickly from a hamstring setback in late September. Nevertheless, a new […]

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Barca women's players, Emma Hayes want Champions League VAR

Refereeing controversy and calls for VAR struck again Wednesday night during a UEFA Women's Champions League match between Chelsea and Real Madrid. There has certainly been an influx of disputes regarding on-field decisions and the use of VAR in recent months. However, the controversy in Wednesday's matchup was unique. The Chelsea women's team dominated Real […]

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Saudi Pro League executive claims spending spree is over

A top Saudi soccer official has claimed that Saudi Pro League clubs may ease up on spending in the future. Teams in the Middle Eastern division combined to spend around $958 million in the summer transfer window. Al-Hilal's purchase of Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain for around $98 million topped the charts. Instead of mass spending, […]

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Watch all African Confederation World Cup Qualifiers on FIFA+

CAF World Cup qualifiers kicked off on FIFA+ Wednesday, Nov. 15, with all matches available on FIFA’s streaming service. In CAF World Cup Qualifying, there are nine automatic spots for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Fifty-four teams are fighting for those nine spots. Additionally, there is a 10th spot […]

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USA vs Trinidad & Tobago: USMNT aims to reach Copa America

The Copa America is on the horizon for the USA when it takes on Trinidad and Tobago. Like the 2016 edition, next year's tournament is in the United States. Unlike the 2016 edition, the USMNT does not qualify automatically as the host. The six guest nations from CONCACAF must qualify through the Nations League. The […]

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Which states do not have a Major League Soccer (MLS) team?

Major League Soccer, abbreviated to MLS, continues to stretch across the United States. As of the 2023 season, there are 29 teams competing in the competition. By 2025, that number climbs to 30 when San Diego joins the fray. It is a massive leap in a relatively short span of time when looking at the […]

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USA World Cup video 'Victory' from 1990 is a must watch

At the very start of the 1990s, something quite unusual, almost shocking, had happened. The United States had qualified for the FIFA World Cup. To celebrate and create interest for the USA at the World Cup, something not unusual for the time was created: a hip-hop music video. The United States had already been awarded […]

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Union Berlin appoints first-ever woman assistant in Bundesliga

Union Berlin appointed Marie-Louise Eta as the first woman to be an assistant for a Bundesliga club. The former player with Werder Bremen had been coaching the Union Berlin U-19 side. Now, she will occupy the dugout as part of the Union Berlin senior squad. Her first appearance in the Bundesliga will be against Augsburg […]