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/ 620 days agoFormer Premier League defender criticizes MLS refereeing
FC Cincinnati faced a challenging evening last weekend as they fell to Inter Miami 2-0 in an MLS match that left many questioning the officiating and the visiting team's overall performance. The match played at Chase Stadium in South Florida was marked by two early goals from Luis Suarez, a red card for Inter Miami, […]

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/ 620 days agoEuropa League draw reveals several fascinating matches
Many American soccer fans were able to watch the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League draw live on Thursday. The governing body opted to broadcast the league phase draw of the continent's top club tournament at Noon (ET). Nevertheless, the 2024/25 Europa League draw took place before many here in the United States even woke up. UEFA […]

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/ 620 days agoTurner gets chance to save Premier League career at Palace
Matt Turner is set to get his third chance with a Premier League team in the same amount of years with a move to Crystal Palace. The USMNT goalkeeper previously joined Arsenal in the summer of 2022 as a backup for England international Aaron Ramsdale. After a fairly successful campaign, Turner moved on to Nottingham […]

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/ 620 days agoHow Mikel Merino will make a difference in Arsenal's midfield
Soon after Arsenal officially announced the signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad for a fee that could reach $41 million, the Gunners were dealt a blow. The Spanish international picked up an injury this week in one of his first training sessions, ruling him out until mid-September. It's a blow for Arsenal, but hopefully […]

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/ 621 days agoBeckham says USA will win the World Cup because of Messi
What do David Beckham, the USA, the World Cup, and Lionel Messi have in common? If you're Beckham, it's the formula to winning a World Cup. On this week’s Hot Ones Wings Challenge broadcast, David Beckham has shared his stunning prediction of USMNT winning the World Cup at some point. The global superstar has been […]

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/ 621 days agoWhen did England, Wales, and Scotland play their first soccer games?
England, Wales, and Scotland will all be in action as September’s UEFA Nations League fixtures roll around, continuing their long history of competing on the international stage. Earlier this week, what is believed to be one of the first-ever red Welsh football tops was unearthed while a former Football Association of Wales (FAW) official was […]

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/ 621 days agoA brief history of Serie A's players from Scotland
Scotland was knocked out of Euro 2024 in the group stages after failing to register a single win. It marked a dull summer for Scottish soccer as the Tartan Army was officially the worst team of the tournament – conceding 7 goals and collecting just one point. Despite the lull of depression echoing as the […]

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/ 621 days agoUEFA takes action: Boehly to cost Chelsea Europe expulsion?
Chelsea are currently facing a significant challenge that could jeopardize their participation in future European competitions. This threat arises from UEFA's new financial regulations. To ensure financial fair play (FFP), it seeks to rein in teams that have used deceptive accounting tactics. Under the ownership of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, Chelsea's aggressive spending and […]

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/ 621 days agoLionel Messi injury: Will star play for Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire?
Lionel Messi is on the cusp of making his much-anticipated return to Major League Soccer with Inter Miami. Messi will rejoin his team at a critical juncture in their season; especially after an extended absence due to international duties and an injury sustained during the Copa America final. While the Argentine superstar will not feature […]

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/ 621 days agoChampions League draw delivers more games, greater variety
The draw for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League league phase is complete, and it's fair to say that it has delivered a massive number of box-office matches. Undoubtedly, executives from CBS Sports must be jumping for joy at the prospect of showing these games. This season's rendition of the most prestigious club competition in Europe […]

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/ 621 days agoMaresca's brutal honesty devalues unwanted Chelsea players
New Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca doesn’t stop talking. Why would any club pay asking prices for its unwanted players? And why would any player sign long-term deals at Chelsea now? Maresca has continuously taken a hard line on unwanted players at the club. The Blues have more than 40 senior players and are feverishly […]

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/ 621 days agoBrighton new signing out for months after making 6-minute debut
New Brighton signing Matt O'Riley is already set for an extended spell on the sidelines. The Denmark international officially just joined the Seagulls earlier in the week from Celtic. Brighton brass paid the Scottish giants nearly $33 million for the dynamic midfielder. The fee, assuming future add-ons are met, will set a new record transfer […]

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/ 621 days agoStolen idea? UEFA risks lawsuit due to Champions League draw
As the UEFA Champions League prepares to usher in a new era with an expanded format, the European governing body finds itself at risk of a lawsuit due to its draw. The introduction of a new “league phase” for its three club competitions this season has sparked controversy. Thus, Chilean sports consultant Leandro Shara has […]

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/ 621 days agoMadueke among surprise picks in England Nations League team
England interim boss Lee Carsley has named his first squad for two upcoming UEFA Nations League games, with Noni Madueke making most of the headlines for England. The former England U21 manager was temporarily called into the role after Gareth Southgate stepped away from the team. Southgate was at the helm for nearly eight years […]

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/ 622 days agoUEFA Champions League draw: The 36 teams awaiting their fate
The stage is set for Thursday's UEFA Champions League group stage draw, live on Paramount+ from Noon ET. The playoff round completed the equation with seven clubs joining those directly qualified to the big event. The 36 teams will be in an automatic draw to decide their four home and four away games. Although the […]