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/ 708 days agoCharlotte FC owner wants $650 million for renovation
Charlotte Panthers and Charlotte FC owner David Tepper recently asked the city to pay upwards of $650 million for their stadium renovation. City officials stated that tourism taxes would make up the brunt of their spending. Per Carolina Panthers president Kristi Coleman, Tepper's Sports and Entertainment (TSE) is pleased with the location. In a statement, […]

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/ 708 days agoKevin De Bruyne enticed by lucrative Saudi Arabia offer
Manchester City star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has admitted that he is "open" to potentially joining a Saudi Pro League team. The Middle Eastern division has experienced a boom in recent years by signing several stars from European clubs. Top players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Sadio Mane, and Riyad Mahrez have all joined Saudi […]

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/ 708 days agoChelsea bars Enzo Fernandez from playing at Olympics
Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez will not be taking part in the Olympics this summer after Chelsea denied his requests. The 23-year-old would fit the age restrictions in the squad without using one of Argentina's over-23 slots. Yet, at the risk of an injury, his club said he is not allowed to play in the competition. […]

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/ 709 days agoRoss Barkley set to join Villa as midfielder enjoys resurgence
Aston Villa looks set to soon make their first significant move in the summer transfer window. Several reports out of England claim that the Birmingham-based club has agreed a deal with Luton Town for Ross Barkley. The move for the midfielder is supposedly worth around $6.3 million. Although Luton did get relegated back to the […]

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/ 709 days agoUSMNT star at center of Premier League, Serie A player swap
Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie was a popular name on the transfer rumor mill last summer, and links to Aston Villa put him there again. The American had a strong season with the Bianconeri in 2023/24. He established himself in Massimiliano Allegri's squad with 34 Serie A appearances. From a deeper role, he notched seven assists […]

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/ 709 days agoGalaxy close to signing Reus, but needs to pay Charlotte big fee
The L.A. Galaxy are reportedly attempting to sign Marco Reus as a free agent. The German star midfielder is set to officially depart Borussia Dortmund after 12 years with the Bundesliga side. Reus recently played his last game for the club in the Champions League final against Real Madrid. The Spanish team eventually won the […]

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/ 709 days agoSaga ends: Mbappe officially joins Real Madrid on five-year deal
The reigning Champions League winners, Real Madrid, have concluded the multi-year drama that surrounded Kylian Mbappe. Starting next season, the French talisman will wear the famous white kit of Los Blancos. Real Madrid announced that Mbappe is joining the club on a five-year deal. He will join a side that just won a record 36th […]

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/ 709 days agoTwenty years of Special One: Anniversary of Mourinho to Chelsea
It has been 20 years since one of the most famous quotes a manager made in soccer history. Making his introductory press conference with Chelsea on June 3, 2004, Jose Mourinho embraced his early charisma and fiery personality. He immediately claimed Chelsea would be a contender in both England and Europe. Before his arrival, Chelsea […]

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/ 710 days agoIs Enzo Maresca the right man for the Chelsea job?
On June 3, Chelsea officially announced Enzo Maresca as the club's newest manager. The Italian steps in for Mauricio Pochettino, who mutually parted ways with the Stamford Bridge club after the 2023/24 season. The Argentine's dismissal was particularly surprising given the form Chelsea showed at the end of the season. Since Christmas, only Liverpool, Arsenal […]

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/ 710 days agoThierry Henry fails to name Mbappe to France Olympic squad
The France Olympic Soccer Team, with Thierry Henry as its head coach, will not feature Kylian Mbappe in its squad. The French superstar was among the candidates to be one of Henry's players over the age of 23. Each team at the Pairs 2024 Olympics can name three players above that age, with the rest […]

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/ 710 days agoThree Serie A teams target promising USMNT midfielder
Upon earning promotion with Venezia to Serie A, Tanner Tessmann is a name popping up throughout transfer rumors. The 22-year-old played in 37 out of a possible 38 games in Serie B last season. From his defensive midfielder spot, Tessmann started 35 Serie B games, playing the full 90 minutes each time. Despite finishing third, […]

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/ 710 days agoPremier League fear FIFA will force them to cut to 18 teams
In a bold move to alleviate the already congested calendar, FIFA reportedly consider reducing the number of teams to 18. This proposal has ignited apprehension and debate among clubs and players. Thus, it has caused fears of a significant impact on the structure of European soccer leagues. Currently, the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie […]

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/ 710 days agoLaLiga looking into claims of match-fixing despite spotless record
Cadiz were in a precarious position in the run-up to the 36th La Liga matchday, sitting in 18th place with 29 points. They were five points adrift of safety behind Celta Vigo, who had 34 points. In contrast, Sevilla were comfortably placed in 12th with 41 points. they had already secured their place in La […]

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/ 711 days agoReal Madrid's UCL win marred by fans' ticket scam and hoax
Real Madrid secured their 15th Champions League title with a dramatic 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund; thanks to late goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius. The match at Wembley saw Los Blancos struggle for much of the game. In addition, Dortmund missed several key opportunities to take the lead. Real Madrid were not at their […]

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/ 711 days agoFlick wants to keep one key player Xavi didn't want at Barcelona
Joao Felix joined Barcelona on loan from Atletico Madrid during the final day of the summer transfer window in 2023. Despite his initial excitement and high expectations, Felix's performance during the 2023-24 season fell short of making a significant impact. The Portuguese forward managed 10 goals in 44 appearances across all competitions. However, his form […]