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/ 1023 days ago

West Ham set to wrap up deal for Declan Rice's replacement

An agreement has reportedly been struck between West Ham and Ajax for midfielder Edson Alvarez, who would be the club's first signing of the summer. After losing Declan Rice for an astronomical sum, the Hammers have done little to replace him and bolster their roster with any fresh players. Months of rumors surrounding the future […]

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/ 1023 days ago

Why won't Apple share MLS Season Pass viewership numbers?

Why is Apple not releasing any viewing numbers for games that stream on MLS Season Pass? It's an important question, and enquiring minds want to better understand how well MLS Season Pass is doing in its first season. After all, other streaming services often release viewing numbers for games. So, why not Apple? So, we […]

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/ 1023 days ago

Todd Boehly looking to raise $500m to help Chelsea recover

Chelsea owners are reportedly open to receiving investment from outside parties in an effort to recover financially from their spending binge. After UK sanctions against Roman Abramovich were lifted last year, Chelsea were sold to Clearlake Capital for $3.2 billion. When new chairman Todd Boehly arrived, he wasted no time establishing his brand on the […]

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/ 1023 days ago

Chelsea splash $21m on another Santos talent, deal agreed

Chelsea will continue adding to their young talent pool this summer. In the wake of their disappointing 12th-place result, Todd Boehly is assembling a global roster of promising newcomers. The Blues have already added four players under the age of 22 this summer, including Nicolas Jackson (22), Lesley Ugochukwu (19), Angelo Gabriel (18), and Diego […]

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/ 1023 days ago

Japan, Spain advance to Women's World Cup quarterfinals

Japan and Spain have become the first teams to book their places in the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup. The two sides previously qualified for the knockout round after finishing first and second respectively in Group C. Japan took care of Norway on Saturday in a evenly matched fixture. Spain, on the other hand, […]

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/ 1023 days ago

USA vs Sweden preview: Americans backing into knockout rounds

The USWNT has not played well thus far at the Women's World Cup. In fact, the Americans are backing into the knockout rounds. This year was the first time the USWNT had failed to win at least two group stage games. Because of this they finished as the runners-up in their group. By finishing as […]

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/ 1024 days ago

Messi bears fruit to Miami with new $75m from investment firm

Inter Miami’s owners are reaping the benefits of their investment in the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi. After completing a $75 million preferred equity holding in Inter Miami and Lionel Messi, Ares Management Corporation becomes the club's second investment firm in Major League Soccer. The club said in a statement that it will utilize […]

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/ 1024 days ago

FS1 now in more US homes than ESPN

ESPN has officially been dethroned as the most carried sports television network in United States. The massive media channel, like most other traditional networks, has experienced a significant drop in subscribers in recent years. This is mostly due to the fact that many Americans have cut their cable or satellite plans and opted for streaming […]

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/ 1024 days ago

Italy soccer slams Saudi clubs for transfers, calls upon FIFA

If FIFA doesn't step in to stop Saudi Arabia from dominating the transfer market, the Italy soccer federation president says the sport risks becoming unbalanced. Currently, Saudi Arabians are throwing the soccer world into disarray by paying extraordinary salaries and making record transfer offers. Famous players who played for European sides are flocking to participate […]

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/ 1024 days ago

PSG's revenge: 4 Real Madrid stars targeted amid Mbappe saga

It's been years since the speculation began about PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe signing with Real Madrid. This summer's transfer window, though, may mark the conclusion of the saga. The Frenchman seems destined to one day play at Santiago Bernabeu, even if that doesn't happen during the 2023-24 season. The most exciting part of the story […]

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/ 1024 days ago

Nottingham Forest wants USMNT star Tyler Adams

Premier League club Nottingham Forest has shown interest in signing Tyler Adams from the United States national team. Although Leeds United benefited from his presence on the pitch, Adams and Leeds suffered relegation to the EFL Championship. The disappointment of his first season at Elland Road hurt even more thanks to an injury that ended […]

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/ 1024 days ago

When is Welcome to Wrexham season two coming out?

Cable network FX has officially announced the release date of season two of Welcome to Wrexham. The hit series is coming off six Emmy nominations for its freshman season. This includes Outstanding Unstructured Reality Series and Outstanding Cinematography for Reality Program. The show has already collected multiple Critics’ Choice awards for best sports documentary and […]

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/ 1024 days ago

Carlos Vela takes aim at Leagues Cup for bold reason

Los Angeles FC star winger Carlos Vela has spoken out against the Leagues Cup, saying that it unfairly targets Liga MX teams. The United States and Canada play host each year to the Leagues Cup, a North American soccer tournament including teams from Major League Soccer and Liga MX. Four clubs from each division participated […]

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/ 1024 days ago

Disney may consider spinning off ESPN into separate company

Disney is reportedly considering splitting ESPN into a completely separate company. CNBC is claiming that Disney CEO Bob Iger may opt to spin off the mammoth sports network as a last resort. Disney currently owns an 80% controlling stake in ESPN, with Hearst Communications holding the remaining 20%. CNBC reports that Disney is currently trying […]

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/ 1024 days ago

Messi vs. Women's World Cup: World Soccer Talk Podcast

The two biggest soccer stories this summer battle against each other (and our time and attention) on the latest episode of the world's longest running soccer podcast, World Soccer Talk. Indeed, It's a battle royale between Messi and Women's World Cup. Which one is winning? Messi games with Inter Miami have become a must-watch on […]