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/ 1027 days agoMbappe transfer looks likely with latest decision
A Kylian Mbappe transfer away from Paris Saint-Germain looks even more increasingly likely now. The superstar forward had the opportunity to trigger an automatic one-year extension on his contract prior to August 1st. However, he opted not to make the move and the club will now soon set a final decision on his future. Real […]

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/ 1027 days agoVelez Sarsfield ultras confronted players with guns after loss
Four Velez Sarsfield players have claimed that they were attacked by a group of fans in a parking lot. After punching one of the players, the ultras, or 'Barra Brava,' allegedly even threatened to shoot the team members. Nevertheless, no shots were reported to be fired during the incident. The altercation between players and fans […]

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/ 1027 days agoBirmingham City embarks on UNDEFEATED partnership
When you think of hip streetwear, the first thing that comes to mind probably isn't Birmingham, England. But that's exactly the connection the unlikely partnership of Birmingham City and UNDEFEATED has made. In late July, the Championship club announced UNDEFEATED as their new principal partner and sponsor. In addition, it was announced that the streetwear […]

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/ 1027 days agoMessi jerseys: Counterfeiters cashing in on Inter Miami merch
Counterfeiters are one of the biggest beneficiaries of Messi jerseys. The Argentine's arrival in Major League Soccer yielded unprecedented global attention for the league. His debut against Cruz Azul and first start against Atlanta United were two of the three most-watched games on MLS Season Pass. On Univision, alone, his debut pulled in a cool […]

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/ 1027 days agoBarcelona, PSG negotiating Dembele transfer fee
PSG is currently negotiating a fee with Barcelona for Ousmane Dembele. The France international has reportedly asked his current club to sanction a transfer so that he can move to the Ligue 1 side. It was originally thought that PSG would trigger the player's $55 million release clause. However, this stipulation has now expired. There […]

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/ 1027 days agoCarli Lloyd criticizes USWNT for celebrating after draw
The United States women's national team qualified for the round of 16 at the 2023 Women's World Cup early Tuesday morning. However, the Americans finished second in Group E after drawing against Portugal 0-0. Despite being the top-ranked team in the tournament, the USWNT has only narrowly advanced to the knockout round. The Americans have […]

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/ 1027 days agoFOX misses chance for diversity at Women's World Cup
If you have been able to stay up or wake up early to watch the Women's World Cup, you will have seen the usual FOX coverage of a major tournament. In a way, there are no surprises. You know what you'll get. Since acquiring the women's and men's World Cup rights starting in 2015, FOX […]

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/ 1027 days agoPremier League Summer Series averaged 44K fans per game
With a lot of serious competition from the Soccer Champions Tour and Leagues Cup, the attendance for the inaugural Premier League Summer Series averaged more than 44,000 fans per game. In total, 264,879 soccer fans attended the series throughout the United States. When you consider that the Premier League Summer Series didn't include Manchester United […]

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/ 1027 days agoDisney looking at Apple as partner for ESPN distribution
Disney is looking for new ways to distribute ESPN to consumers, and it sees Apple as the perfect partner for that goal. Apple, which is the biggest company in the world, is in the hands of millions of Americans. If Disney can utilize that reach in any capacity for ESPN, the company can benefit greatly. […]

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/ 1028 days agoRehabbing Wrexham star Mullin staying with Rob McElhenney
Wrexham striker Paul Mullin is staying with club owner Rob McElhenney while he rehabs his injury. The club's leading scorer suffered a punctured lung during the club's friendly against Manchester United. The club's manager, Phil Parkinson, was notably displeased with Manchester United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop who fouled Mullin. Even though Wrexham won the contest, 3-1, […]

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/ 1028 days agoPremier League bringing several rule changes in 2023/24
The 2023/24 Premier League campaign will bring several rule changes to the English top flight. On Aug. 11, defending champions Manchester City travel to Turf Moor to play Burnley. That game will be the first to feature the modifications. Many of these try to answer the issue of time-wasting. Others try to quell the issue […]

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/ 1028 days agoSaudi club submits massive bid for young 30-goal scorer
Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal is ready to drop serious cash to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian had a breakout campaign during Napoli's title-winning campaign in the 2022/23 season. He bagged 26 goals in the league to capture the Capocannoniere for most goals in the league in one season. He became the […]

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/ 1028 days agoPeacock to stream majority of Premier League opening weekend
NBC has designated most of the 10 games in the opening weekend of the Premier League to stream exclusively on Peacock. The paid streaming platform played a key role last season as it had many games exclusive on the service. Many of those were key games for the league's standings, including both of the games […]

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/ 1028 days agoCanada crashes out of Women's World Cup after host beatdown
Canada finished third in its group at the Women's World Cup after three games, ensuring the side exits the tournament early. The Canadian women entered the tournament as one of the contenders to win the competition. However, a 4-0 thumping at the hands of hosts Australia ensures the Canucks are heading home early. The 2020 […]

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/ 1028 days agoShakhtar to play Champions League games in German stadium
Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk is making another temporary stadium change for its Champions League schedule this upcoming season. The displaced club is not playing in its home city for European competition as the country continues its war against Russia. Domestic contests in the Ukrainian Premier League are still happening. For those, Shakhtar Donetsk plays at […]