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/ 806 days agoLegacy of USMNT defender Jimmy Banks carries on after passing
Jimmy Banks, a former USMNT defender who played at the World Cup in 1990, passed away in 2019, but his legacy lives on. A native of Milwaukee, WI, Banks spent most of his life in the Midwest. His playing days stuck around indoor soccer with the Milwaukee Wave. The Wave is still in action today, […]

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/ 806 days agoGrading the headline USMNT transfers in Europe this season
In the summer of 2023, there were ample transfers involving players in the USMNT squad throughout Europe. Goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards were the subject of moves. Also, these players either left or joined clubs in each of the top-five leagues in Europe. For some, these moves have worked well. Not only has their form […]

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/ 806 days agoIs VAR creating more controversy than it was designed to avoid?
Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology has brought increased scrutiny, debate and controversy around officiating decisions. Currently, the league is commonplace across Europe, with many leagues across the world implementing the change. The Croatia Premier League has become the latest lightning rod for VAR criticism. Bruno Marić, the head of the Croatian refereeing body, resigned after […]

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/ 807 days agoIncoming United director meets with Ten Hag's likely successor
It would seem that Dan Ashworth is already making an impression at Manchester United, despite being on gardening leave from Newcastle, having already met with Erik ten Hag's likely replacement. After the two clubs agree on a transfer fee, the Newcastle sports director will move to Old Trafford. They are unable to reach a mutually […]

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/ 807 days agoLazio president wants Serie A to follow Premier League example
Lazio president Claudio Lotito claims that he and other Serie A chairmen will sue the Italian FA. Apparently, they think the league would benefit from taking a page out of the Premier League's playbook. The president of the Biancocelesti has had several disagreements with the FIGC over the years. He was among the club chairmen […]

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/ 807 days agoMore drama? PSG boss explains decision to sub Mbappe off
Neither team scored in Friday's 0-0 draw between Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco at the Stade Louis II. But the drama and events that took place off the field are what really make the game interesting. For the second match in a row, PSG coach Luis Enrique opted to replace Kylian Mbappe in the second half. […]

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/ 807 days agoNapoli take measures to exclude Juventus from Club World Cup
Ahead of the Club World Cup, Napoli are looking to try and pressure FIFA to exclude Juventus. The new Club World Cup tournament features 32 teams from each of FIFA's six confederations vying for the grand prize. There are a lot of clubs competing for qualifying all across the world, but 19 have already clinched […]

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/ 807 days agoBarca scheduling summer tour of US for third straight season
Barca look set to become the latest top European team to play summer tour friendlies in the US. According to a report produced by AS, the Spanish giants will cross the pond for their preseason preparations ahead of the 2024/25 season. The reigning LaLiga champions have toured the States in each of the last two […]

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/ 807 days agoOver 35s World Cup: What we know so far
Famous soccer players are preparing for a first-of-its-kind match in England. Some time ago, there were discussions of a World Cup just for those over the age of 35, which would be a welcome change for supporters all around the world. The Elite Players Group (EPG) came up with the idea for the competition, which […]

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/ 807 days agoArgentina without 4 players for March games, but include Messi
Four of the upcoming Argentina matches will serve as tune-ups for the Copa America 2024. In fact, Lionel Messi, the star of Inter Miami, will have four more opportunities to entertain fans. The most exciting aspect is that all four matches will take place in the United States. The US will be both participating as […]

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/ 807 days agoRafa says Jamie Carragher chose right path to become pundit
Legendary Spanish soccer manager Rafa Benitez has claimed that Jamie Carragher made the right choice to become a pundit. The former Liverpool star defender previously played for Benitez during a six-year spell beginning in 2004. With the Spaniard at the helm, the Reds collected multiple trophies, including the UEFA Champions League and FA Cup titles. […]

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/ 807 days agoDe Laurentiis says live soccer matches should be free on TV
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has claimed that soccer should be free to watch from all over the world. The Italian businessman made the comments during a recent appearance at the Financial Times Business of Football Summit in London. The meeting involved a series of top officials within the sport from various nations. “It should […]

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/ 807 days agoCrystal Palace owner hopes for formation of World Super League
American businessman John Textor has called for the formation of a new super league. The previously proposed European Super League (ESL), however, will not exactly cut it for the billionaire. Instead, Textor is essentially hoping to create a World Super League consisting from clubs from all over the globe. The Florida native currently owns a […]

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/ 808 days agoNeither Puma nor Nike: 2 options for Barcelona kits next season
Shockingly, Barcelona is about to decide to end its partnership with Nike and start making its own kits next season. The alliance between Barcelona and Nike has always been strong, and the two have been working together since 1998. But this year, disagreements have arisen between the two parties. Thus, Barca are reportedly unhappy with […]

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/ 808 days agoNottingham Forest to make historic step in stadium leasing issue
Nottingham Forest may find a new home instead of redeveloping their stadium due to a rent dispute with the city government. The club's home field is crucial for its growth aspirations, be it in facilities or athletic accomplishments. To increase the club's financial stability, expansion plans for the City Ground are important. But until there's […]