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/ 951 days agoPulisic's magic not enough as USMNT fail Germany friendly test
Germany defeated the US Men's National Team (USMNT) at Rentschler Field in Connecticut despite the home nation taking the lead. The fantastic goal scored by Christian Pulisic was just the latest example of his stellar form on the field. After a tense opening 15 minutes, the USMNT finally broke through in the 27th minute on […]

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/ 952 days agoSerie A, Columbia University announce partnership for students
Columbia University has teamed up with the Italian Serie A to offer students a unique opportunity. The Ivy League institute will allow students in their Sports Management graduate program to work directly with league officials. This can include internships, consulting projects, and other various events. “We are elated to expand even deeper into the world […]

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/ 952 days agoTwo options on table for Aston Villa to resolve Castore kit issues
Castore, the producer of the 2023/24 Aston Villa wet-look shirts, plan to provide the club with numerous options to address the problem. Although the issue is most apparent on Aston Villa's home jerseys, which get noticeably darker throughout games, players have complained that the white away kit is just as bad. Due to its inability […]

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/ 952 days agoRoy Keane linked to coaching return amid reports of fantastic plot
In June, Wales hoped that Roy Keane would end his coaching exile to take over for Robert Page. With his 2018 dismissal from his role as Ireland's assistant coach under Martin O'Neill, Keane has been absent from the global stage. A year after reuniting with O'Neill at Nottingham Forest, Keane's coaching career came to a […]

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/ 952 days agoGuardiola planning blockbuster move for Real Madrid midfielder
Pep Guardiola, manager of treble champions Manchester City, allegedly has his sights set on Real Madrid senior midfielder Toni Kroos. Last year, rumors circulated that Kroos was debating whether to retire or continue his career in Madrid. Given that he had already retired from Germany at the international level, this would have hardly been a […]

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/ 952 days agoNo Qatar takeover for Man Utd: Ratcliffe agrees 25% stake
The state of Qatar will not be taking over Man Utd. The bid fronted by Sheikh Jassim was withdrawn. In November of last year, United's owners, the Glazer family, made the decision to sell the team. Two of the more persistent suitors were Sheikh Jassim and the British petrochemicals magnate Jim Ratcliffe, acting via his […]

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/ 952 days agoBurger love story: Chelsea banned food truck to save Hazard
Former Chelsea and Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard was widely considered to be among the sport's all-time greats, despite his relationship with food. Hazard's career has been a roller coaster, with many moments of brilliance and occasional disappointments. He was known for his great dribbling ability, inventiveness on the pitch, and propensity for scoring goals. […]

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/ 952 days agoSheffield Wednesday hires youngest manager in EFL
Sheffield Wednesday has officially announced the hiring of Danny Rohl as their new manager. With his arrival, the 34-year-old German now becomes the youngest manager in the entire English Football League setup. This includes the second-tiered Championship, all the way down to League Two. Rohl is also younger than Wednesday striker Lee Gregory as well. […]

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/ 952 days agoDutch police want a nationwide ban on violent foreign supporters
Authorities inside the Netherlands are attempting to crack down on fan violence surrounding soccer matches. High-ranking Dutch police figures are attempting to bar certain foreign fans from attending games inside the country. This ban would essentially be for supporters of clubs that previously showed violent tendencious on Dutch soil. The call comes from Amsterdam police […]

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/ 952 days agoSaudi Pro League players dominate annual Forbes money list
The Saudi Pro League has an awful lot of money to spend on players. A summer window in which they spent heavily to recruit some of the globe's biggest stars has influenced the wealth scale in the sport. The annual World’s Highest-Paid Soccer Players list by Forbes was released on Friday. This year's table predictably […]

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/ 952 days agoEFL opens bidding for expanded international rights package
The English Football League (EFL) has opened bidding for its international broadcast rights from 2024-25 through 2028-29. Following the record domestic deal signed with Sky Sports, this presents an opportunity for media companies in the United States. They have the chance to acquire a significant portion of the product's content. Domestic Deal Sets Foundation for […]

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/ 952 days agoBarca wants to schedule friendly in the US this winter
Barca apparently hope to schedule a friendly in the US this winter. The club hopes to capitalize on their recent momentum, winning LaLiga in 2022/23, and continue to market themselves in North America. According to sources at ESPN, the Spanish side is looking to play a Mexican club in mid-December. This is, of course, during […]

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/ 953 days agoUS investors eye WSL amid EPL refusal of $30m relaunch costs
US private equity groups are allegedly considering acquiring the Women's Super League in preparation for the league's rebirth in season 2024-25. The WSL is at a turning point just as interest in women's soccer is at an all-time high. Once this season concludes, the Football Association (FA) said it will no longer oversee either of […]

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/ 953 days agoFelix is currently Barca's second-lowest earner due to agreement
New details are emerging about how Barcelona is paying Portuguese star Joao Felix. The attacker recently arrived at the Catalan club from Atletico Madrid on a one-year loan deal. However, Barca does not seem to be paying Felix the full salary that he was receiving with the fellow Spanish side. According to reports in Spain, […]

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/ 953 days agoArrest warrant issued for Sturridge: What did ex-EPL star do?
A US judge issued an arrest warrant for former England, Liverpool, and Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge. It stems from a disagreement over who located his stolen dog. In July 2019, Sturridge posted an online plea for help in finding his lost Pomeranian. The 34-year-old player who lived in Los Angeles at the time quickly reunited […]