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/ 586 days ago2025 Club World Cup clubs given extra 10-day transfer window
FIFA has unveiled a groundbreaking decision that will affect clubs participating in the 2025 Club World Cup. The tournament's organizing body has instituted a 10-day transfer window, from June 1 to June 10, 2025. This will ease transfers and settle contractual disputes. This move comes as a direct response to the challenges posed by the […]

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/ 586 days agoLuis Suarez claims Bielsa lacks respect for Uruguay players
Luis Suarez has blasted Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa during a recent interview. The superstar striker recently announced his retirement from the national team after earning 143 total caps. Suarez's final six official appearances with Uruguay came with Bielsa at the helm. This is even though the coach has been in place since May 2023. During […]

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/ 586 days agoEU vs FIFA: EU ruling could open Pandora's Box on transfers
Europe's top court has ruled that certain FIFA transfer rules break current laws in place within the EU. The legal case against soccer's governing body was brought forth by former Chelsea and Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra. The issue between Diarra and FIFA has been ongoing for some time. Diarra and his lawyers claimed that […]

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/ 587 days agoHow to fit Bellingham, Foden and Palmer into England's lineup
This week, Lee Carsley named a talented England squad that features three elite midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer and Phil Foden. Each of the young stars would be one of the top players in any international team. England is fortunate to have so many top players in the squad, but that also creates a situation. […]

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/ 587 days agoHow many teams win MLS Cup after winning Supporters’ Shield?
Inter Miami collected their first Supporters' Shield trophy in the club's history Wednesday night as the top team in MLS. The Herons grabbed the title by beating the Columbus Crew by a score of 3-2 on the night. Miami's triumph was, of course, led by superstar tandem Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. Both South Americans […]

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/ 587 days ago2025 Barcelona move possible for Neymar thanks to World Cup
A potential reunion between Neymar and Barcelona is making waves once again for the summer of 2025. Reports are surfacing about the Brazilian forward’s return to the Catalan club. The 32-year-old Al-Hilal star could be eyeing a move back to Barcelona in 2025 when he becomes a free agent. While this news might sound surprising, […]

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/ 587 days agoReal, Man City among frontrunners for Leverkusen’s Wirtz
Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz will likely be one of the marquee transfer targets next summer. After all, the attacking midfielder is generally regarded as one of the top players in his position in all of Europe. This is even though the Germany international only just turned 21 back in May. Wirtz was an essential […]

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/ 587 days agoMaradona's remains to be moved to mausoleum in Buenos Aires
The legendary Diego Maradona, one of soccer's most iconic figures, is going to a public mausoleum in Buenos Aires. Following a court ruling, the remains of the 1986 World Cup champion, who passed away in November 2020, will be exhumed and relocated from the private Bella Vista Cemetery to a newly constructed memorial site in […]

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/ 587 days agoEverton hold talks with Sarri, already decide on first signing
Amid a turbulent period for Everton, speculation surrounding the future of their current manager, Sean Dyche, has been rife. Despite guiding the club through immense challenges and twice rescuing the Toffees from relegation, Dyche's position appears far from secure. The imminent takeover by Dan Friedkin’s group has only intensified these rumors. New reports suggest that […]

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/ 587 days agoBarcelona to acquire USA teen Pedro Soma on permanent deal
Barcelona has faced significant challenges this season with a series of injuries affecting key first-team players, particularly in midfield. This predicament has forced the club to rely on young talent from its renowned academy, La Masia. That struggle has helped shore up the depth and development of young players. One such move was the acquisition […]

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/ 587 days agoUltimatum presented to Spain FA amid possible European ban
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is facing increasing scrutiny from FIFA and UEFA due to the ongoing leadership crisis that has engulfed the organization. The situation arose following the suspension of former RFEF president Pedro Rocha in July 2023. It has left the federation without a permanent leader for three months. With the end of […]

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/ 587 days agoWhy Inter Miami may not receive the Supporters' Shield trophy
Inter Miami has collected their second trophy in their short history as a Major League Soccer club. The latest triumph came on Wednesday night as the Herons earned the 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield by beating the Columbus Crew. Miami won the match thanks to goals from superstar duo Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. Messi started […]

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/ 587 days agoCarsley boosted as England FA resists contact with top coaches
The English Football Association (FA) is taking its time to pursue a new head coach for the national team as Lee Carsley oversees things. Former Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate stepped down from the position in July after failing to triumph at Euro 2024. With Southgate at the helm, England, just as they did in […]

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/ 588 days agoJ-League vs. MLS: Which league is stronger?
Around 30 years ago, both MLS and the Japanese J-League started up as entirely new domestic leagues. Since then, both have undergone considerable change and expansion. For the J1 League, 10 teams competed in the 1992 season. Now, there are 20 teams in the top flight. Likewise, MLS has experienced massive growth after starting the […]

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/ 588 days agoPochettino names USMNT squad for Panama, Mexico friendlies
On Wednesday, Mauricio Pochettino named his squad for the upcoming USMNT games against Panama and Mexico. The Argentine coach stressed the importance of finding the team’s balance as he opened the door for future call-ups to those who didn’t make his first roster. First opportunity to meet with players After an underwhelming pair of games […]