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/ 931 days agoReal Madrid 'confident' in potential Alphonso Davies deal
Real Madrid is increasingly confident of signing Alphonso Davies in the summer. The Spanish side was previously linked with a move for the Bayern Munich defender for much of the most recent transfer window. A deal, however, obviously never materialized. Nevertheless, Spanish reports suggest that Los Blancos will reignite their interest in Davies next summer. […]

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/ 931 days agoFA tells players not to use Palestine phrase on social media
Football Association (FA) officials will inform English clubs that players are to avoid a specific phrase on social media. The expression, "from river to the sea," is a common phrase to support Palestinian nationalism. Not only has the FA banned the use of the phrase, but the organization also declared that they will "seek police […]

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/ 931 days agoGriezmann available on cut-price transfer, EPL side to try luck
Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann is reportedly a transfer target for a superpower in the Premier League in January. The 32-year-old initially joined Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2014 from Real Sociedad. Five years later, Atletico sold the forward to Barcelona for a staggering sum of $127 million. His time at Camp Nou coincided […]

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/ 931 days agoSurprising twist: Kalvin Phillips could leave City for La Liga giants
Many Premier League clubs have been interested in acquiring Kalvin Phillips, but the transfer story recently took a shocking turn. Since his transfer to the Etihad in 2022, the English midfielder has had trouble getting playing time. After spending his whole career at Leeds United, he made the move for an estimated $54 million in […]

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/ 932 days agoSignificant format change looms for League Cup next season
Once the ongoing 2023-24 season ends, the League Cup semifinals will no longer be played over two legs in an effort to reduce scheduling conflicts for Premier League teams. The English Football League organizes the League Cup. Fittingly, it also goes by the EFL Cup or its sponsorship name, the Carabao Cup. The tournament has […]

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/ 932 days agoHow to get the most out of Apple TV: Tips and tricks
With the vast majority of MLS games moving exclusively onto the Apple TV platform from 2023 through 2032, it's dramatically changed the way many American fans watch soccer. But whether you're watching soccer or your favorite show or movie, Apple TV still might feel new and overwhelming to you. Not to worry – we've got […]

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/ 932 days agoWrexham to appear on ESPN+ for first time in 2023/24 season
After featuring a handful of times last season, Wrexham is back on ESPN+ this week for the first time since the 2023/24 season started. As the cup season continues in England and Wales, Wrexham has an FA Cup tie coming up in the first round proper of the competition. On Saturday, Nov. 4, Wrexham is […]

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/ 932 days agoReal Madrid sticks $1 billion release clause in Vinicius Jr contract
Real Madrid signed Vinicius Junior to a new contract extension that runs through the 2026/27 season. It is no surprise to see Real Madrid lock down one of its most important players. Vinicius scored the game-winning goal in the 2022 UEFA Champions League Final. The Brazilian winger finished second on the team in goals in […]

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/ 932 days agoLuis Diaz to remain in England as search for father continues
Liverpool star Luis Diaz will remain in England as Colombian local police and military officials search for his father. Both of the player's parents were kidnapped in the South American nation at the weekend. Cilenis Marulanda, the winger's mother, has since been released by the bandits. Nevertheless, the search for Diaz's father, Luis Manuel, continues. […]

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/ 932 days agoSaudi Arabia to host Esports World Cup in the summer of 2024
Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the inaugural Esports World Cup in the summer of 2024. It should be an interesting preparation ahead of the 2034 FIFA World Cup, which Saudi Arabia will be hosting. Australia backed out of a bid to host the competition, making Saudi Arabia the only candidate to host the competition. […]

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/ 932 days agoJuventus may use Pogba salary to sign Arsenal’s Thomas Partey
Juventus is looking to soften the blows of losing midfield duo Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli. Pogba is facing a lengthy stint on the sidelines after failing two drug tests. Fagioli, on the other hand, will be out of action for seven months after breaching Italian betting rules. The duo is seen as key figures […]

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/ 932 days agoSheffield Wednesday owner asks fans for $2.4 million to pay debt
Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri has asked fans to pitch in to help ease the club's financial issues. In an interview with the Sheffield Star, Chansiri called on supporters to each pay the team £100 (about $121). The Thai businessman claims that the fans could raise around $2.4 million if enough people participate. The club […]

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/ 932 days agoIFAB protects refs by saying no to live audio VAR conversations
It seems as if soccer fans will not soon hear live conversations between referees during VAR replays. International Football Association Board (IFAB) executive Lukas Brud revealed these discussions will remain private for now. IFAB currently helps determine the official laws of the sport. FIFA has recognized the group as lawmakers for over 100 years. Brud […]

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/ 933 days agoAustralia Passes on World Cup, Saudi Arabia named for 2034
Football Australia announced today that it would not be bidding to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. In a statement, Football Australia said, "We have explored the opportunity to bid to host the FIFA World Cup and – having taken all factors into consideration – we have reached a conclusion not to do so for the […]

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/ 933 days agoCould CBS improve Premier League coverage in the USA?
In this episode, we discuss whether CBS Sports could do a better job of covering the Premier League than NBC Sports does, Kartik discusses what he discovered about world soccer from traveling to Turkey, and what other soccer coverage we've been seeking out to fill the void. We also discuss what's missing from CBS Sports' […]