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/ 816 days agoUnprecedented feat: Messi crowned most popular athlete in US
The first competitive match of 2024 saw Inter Miami triumph, thanks in large part to Lionel Messi's performance. With a goal from Robert Taylor and an assist from Messi, the Herons got off to a winning start. The 2024 season will be Messi's shining moment after his incredible debut in Major League Soccer last year. […]

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/ 816 days agoMbappe effect: PSG star could follow teammate to Real Madrid
After his contract with PSG ends in the summer, Mbappe notified the club that he would be departing. The striker is widely favored to join Real Madrid on a free transfer. With 244 goals in 291 games, Mbappe is the all-time top scorer for Paris Saint-Germain. At the moment, all of his attention is on […]

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/ 816 days agoKroos surprises Germany with decision: Will he play Euro 2024?
Following Julian Nagelsmann's request, Toni Kroos has returned to the German national team, thanks to his stellar play for Real Madrid. Thus, he confirmed his participation in the next matches against France and the Netherlands. "Guys, let me tell you. I will play for Germany again in March. Why? Because I was asked by the […]

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/ 816 days agoWho will replace Tuchel at Bayern? 5 prominent names surface
Thomas Tuchel will be leaving Bayern Munich after the season, the club confirmed on Wednesday. The 3-2 defeat to Bochum in Sunday's Bundesliga match was the catalyst for the decision. The decision to fire the 50-year-old came after three consecutive losses in all competitions; Bayern are now eight points behind league leaders Bayer Leverkusen. The […]

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/ 816 days agoArteta claims Premier League refereeing has improved since rant
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has claimed that refereeing has improved in the Premier League since his infamous postgame rant back in November. The Gunners suffered their first defeat of the season against Newcastle at the time in controversial fashion. Both the match official and VAR allowed a late goal by the Magpies despite multiple apparent […]

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/ 816 days agoEPL commentators on NBC: February 24 to 26
There are only eight games available in the Premier League this weekend as Liverpool and Chelsea battle in the League Cup Final. That also rules out Tottenham, whose game against Chelsea will happen at a later date. Liverpool and Luton Town pre-emptively played this week to start the matchday. The Reds won, 4-1, despite trailing […]

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/ 816 days agoUnited star Hojlund may miss Manchester Derby with injury
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has revealed that Rasmus Hojlund has suffered a minor injury. The Dutchman made the announcement during his scheduled press conference on Friday. United is set to face Fulham on Saturday, February 24th without their star striker. "It is a small injury, two or three weeks," explained Ten Hag. "It […]

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/ 816 days agoWill Salah, Nunez, Szoboszlai return for EFL Cup? Liverpool say
As the EFL Cup final approaches, Liverpool will keep an eye on Darwin Nunez, Mohamed Salah, and Dominik Szoboszlai to see how they are feeling. On Wednesday, Liverpool beat Luton Town without Nunez and Salah. Meanwhile, Szoboszlai hasn't played a game this month because of his hamstring injury. In light of this, all eyes will […]

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/ 816 days agoMLS Season Pass may struggle to add casual fans, says expert
Major League Soccer has gained significant public interest since its inaugural season in 1996. There is, however, still work to do to catch other major sports leagues in the United States. Viewership in MLS remains an extremely distant fifth among these top sports leagues here Stateside. MLS is attempting to boost its ratings and broadcasting […]

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/ 816 days agoBrazil coach rules two main stars out of March friendlies
In March of 2024, Brazil will face England in a friendly matchup between the two countries. The two teams' meeting will occur on March 23 at Wembley Stadium. The last time these two teams met was in 2017 when they played to a scoreless draw. Brazil had also already set this March as the date […]

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/ 816 days agoArgentina ticket details for games in Philadelphia, Los Angeles
The defending World Cup winners Argentina will be active in the USA over the next few months with tickets to watch the side in Philadelphia and Los Angeles. The Argentine national team will play two March friendly matches in the United States. As the first stop on their American tour, Lionel Messi's squad will face […]

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/ 817 days agoUSSF taxes disclose Gregg Berhalter salary, World Cup bonuses
Thanks to World Cup bonuses, Gregg Berhalter almost quadrupled his salary as the USMNT coach, according to tax documents. After 2022, Berhalter's contract came to an end. But later, in June, Berhalter was reinstated after an inquiry into a domestic violence incident over 30 years ago. His new deal is valid until 2026, the same […]

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/ 817 days agoOliver Glasner lays out his strategy in promise to Palace fans
Oliver Glasner laid forth his plans for the team's composition and methodology, offering his first impressions of the work. After Hodgson stepped down owing to illness, Glasner, who won the Europa League in 2022 with Eintracht Frankfurt, was appointed as Palace's next manager on Monday. With a new manager in charge, Crystal Palace supporters should […]

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/ 817 days agoDon Garber plays dumb on why MLS ref proposal was rejected
Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber has claimed that he does not know what his league's referees want in their current collective bargaining negotiations. MLS recently locked out their referees after their union, the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA), declined the latest labor proposal. The North American soccer league is now using replacement referees for […]

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/ 817 days agoTuchel sets sights on next destination after Bayern summer exit
Despite claims that Tuchel would not leave, Bayern confirmed on Wednesday that the two will be parting ways at season's conclusion. Bayern are now eight points behind Bayer Leverkusen for the lead in the Bundesliga. They are currently on a losing streak of four games in a row across all competitions. This setback led to […]