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PSG survives fervid final day to reach Champions League last 16

A dramatic final day of the UEFA Champions League group stage transpired on Wednesday as five teams battled for two spots in the knockout stage. In the end, PSG and Porto did enough in their games to advance to the last 16. Also, Milan's stunning comeback win against Newcastle ensures the Italian side will enter […]

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United linked with a potential managerial move for Lopetegui

Manchester United brass is already thinking about Erik ten Hag replacements. The Dutch coach is enduring a tough spell at the club and could soon be on his way out. The former Ajax manager only just joined the Red Devils back in the summer of 2022. Ten Hag performed quite well in his freshman season […]

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Neymar's ex-side seek return in 2025 following player's hint

Following a suggestion from Neymar, Brazilian side Santos has begun preparations for his comeback in 2025. Before making the massive transfer to Barcelona, Neymar began his professional career with Santos in 2009. He started his rise to fame with the Black-and-white, where he displayed his skills that would later make him one of the world's […]

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Personal tragedy makes ex-Canada coach regret World Cup trip

John Herdman has said that he ought to have resigned as coach of the Canadian national team before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. In March of 2022, Herdman led Canada to their first World Cup qualification in 36 years. However, he experienced a personal tragedy about which few knew. The Canadian soccer coach does […]

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Aston Villa slaps fee on Douglas Luiz to deter other EPL clubs

To keep rival Premier League teams away from bidding on Douglas Luiz, Aston Villa established an outrageous asking price. Everyone knows the Brazilian midfielder is in high demand. His performances for Villa have garnered attention from prominent clubs, with Arsenal having been in the lead for a while. In his squad’s 2-0 win against Mikel […]

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Chelsea eyes January signings amid plan for sale of 7 players

As Chelsea prepares for a massive axing of seven players, Mauricio Pochettino has acknowledged the club's need for more signings in January. According to the Argentine boss, the Blues "are missing something" and should think about making moves during the January transfer window. On Sunday, Everton defeated Chelsea 2-0 at Goodison Park, marking the first […]

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Turning the page to the next UEFA Champions League format

The 2022/23 UEFA Champions League campaign signals the end of the group-stage format. With 32 teams in play, there are eight groups of four. The top two teams from each group advance to the round of 16, which brings two-legged knockout ties. Next season, the UEFA Champions League changes drastically. For the first time, the […]

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PGMOL chief admits to another referee error in Premier League

Premier League referee Simon Hooper was left "devastated" after committing a crucial error in a recent match. PGMOL chief Howard Webb, who oversees the officiating board for the Premier League, revealed the news on Tuesday. The former referee now helps determine officials for each of the Premier League's games. Hooper was in charge of a […]

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LaLiga: Girona to get lesser prize money regardless of outcome

After a dominant 4-2 win against Barcelona on Sunday, Girona regained first place in LaLiga and cemented their position as championship contenders. As Barcelona slipped further behind in the championship race, Girona snatched three points with another masterpiece in exciting play and good defense. The White and Reds are some of Europe's best soccer teams, […]

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MLS' plan to rule all of US pro soccer

Do you want MLS to rule all of professional club soccer in the United States? It’s heading that way. We dissect what MLS Commissioner Don Garber says on the topic, as well as what it means for soccer fans (and clubs) across the United States. We also share our analysis of the viewership numbers for […]

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United's European failure puts a huge hole in transfer plans

Manchester United lost against Bayern Munich on Tuesday, a result that ended the Red Devils' Champions League campaign. As a result of the loss, United finished bottom of their group for the first time since 2005. As frustrating as the poor result in the Champions League is, it could also affect future transfers for United. […]

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Soccerwarz in Jacksonville: Sporting JAX joins the fight

The largest city in Florida isn't what you might think. It's not Miami, Tampa, or Orlando. It's Jacksonville – in both population and geographic size. As of 2020, nearly one million people live in the city, the eleventh-greatest population of any city in the USA. In fact, the city of Jacksonville has a greater population […]

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Charlotte FC names Dean Smith as new head coach

Charlotte FC has officially named Dean Smith as their new head coach. The Major League Soccer side had been without a coach since firing Christian Lattanzio on Nov. 14. Smith, however, will take over in North Carolina as soon as he receives a working visa. It was previously reported that he was battling out Frank […]

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Xabi Alonso can make history by breaking Bayern's hegemony

Xabi Alonso has Bayer Leverkusen reaching new heights, and the club is a candidate, if not the favorite, to dethrone Bayern Munich's monopoly of dominance. After 14 games in the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen is unbeaten with 11 wins and three draws. Xabi Alonso's side is the last unbeaten team in the biggest five leagues by […]

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Groups set for 2024 W Gold Cup

A new era for women's soccer in North America is coming up in February. And now the USWNT, and everyone else, knows the lay of the land with the groups for the W Gold Cup set after the completion of the draw. 2024 W Gold Cup Groups The twelve competitors – nine already qualified plus […]