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/ 794 days agoReturning Liverpool executive could help beat Bayern for Alonso
Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the American conglomerate currently owning Liverpool, announced a new hire with Michael Edwards as chief executive of football. Edwards previously worked with the Premier League team as a sporting director. The exec initially joined the Reds in 2011 and then subsequently departed the club in 2022. Nevertheless, Edwards is now back […]

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/ 794 days agoNapoli President de Laurentiis pushes cameraman, expects fine
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is likely to soon receive a significant fine for actions during a recent television interview. The incident occurred Monday evening, the night before Napoli's massive Champions League matchup with Barcelona. The two sides previously tied 1-1 in Italy during the first leg of the round of 16 matchup. Whichever club […]

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/ 794 days agoTwo Premier League clubs named among 7 blocking EFL deal
Premier League clubs are receiving heat for dragging their feet regarding a financial settlement with the English Football League (EFL). The two sides had a deal worth about $1.1 billion on the table on Monday, but several top-flight teams would not rubber-stamp the move. As a result, negotiations will continue as lower-level clubs grow frustrated. […]

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/ 795 days agoReferee cameras provide insight into often-criticized decisions
In late February, Bundesliga referee Daniel Schlager made history by wearing cameras that showed what a referee sees. Schlager's camera was attached to his earpiece, allowing him to communicate with VAR. A brief video from the Bundesliga showed that what a referee sees on the field is far different from what fans see from above. […]

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/ 795 days agoAmerican football lines have no business on pro soccer fields
The USL season started this past weekend, with games in the USL Championship and League One joining the professional soccer landscape in the United States. However, the return of these leagues and the MLS clubs that play at NFL stadiums brought back the all-too-familiar reminder that too many soccer games are ruined by football lines. […]

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/ 795 days agoSerie A club sacks manager after headbutting opposing player
Lecce sacked manager Roberto D’Aversa on Monday following the manager allegedly throwing a headbutt toward Verona forward Thomas Henry. Verona picked up a 1-0 win at Lecce courtesy of a goal from Michael Folorunsho in the first half. However, the drama transpired after the game. D'Aversa approached Henry, who picked up a red card deep […]

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/ 795 days agoReal's Brahim Diaz chooses Morocco over Spain national team
Brahim Diaz is electing to represent Morocco at the international level, going against his birth nation of Spain. Diaz has already made one appearance for the Spanish national team. He scored a goal in a friendly against Lithuania on June 8, 2021. However, since that was not an official competition, Diaz is allowed to switch […]

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/ 795 days agoInter Miami's Tata Martino says referees are ruining spirit of MLS
Inter Miami head coach Tata Martino has taken a noted exception to MLS referees and how they officiated the game between Miami and Montreal. Inter Miami lost for the first time this season after Montreal emerged from a four-goal barrage in 10 minutes late in the game. Despite Inter Miami drawing level through Leonardo Campana […]

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/ 795 days agoWrexham Women announce historic summer tour in United States
Joining its men's side with a tour across the pond, the Wrexham Women are coming to the United States to play several friendlies. In partnership with financial services company Ally, the Wrexham Women's side is organizing a Wrex Coast Tour. While the club did not elaborate on dates, venues, or possible opponents, it is still […]

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/ 795 days agoUSA defeats Brazil to claim inaugural W Gold Cup
The USA Women's National Team slugged out a 1-0 win over Brazil in the W Gold Cup Final on Sunday night. Lindsey Horan's goal in first-half stoppage time ensured the USWNT won the inaugural tournament. The game at Snapdragon Stadium welcomed 31,528 fans, which was the largest crowd in the United States for a women's […]

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/ 796 days agoMadrid release another video of referees' errors despite inquiry
Real Madrid were the subject of an inquiry that was disclosed earlier this week by the Spanish Football Federation. For one thing, they have been utilizing their TV station to air documentaries. In those videos, they criticize the ‘errors’ of the referees who will be in charge of their next matches. As the first team […]

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/ 796 days agoMourinho ready for coaching return amid pressure on Pochettino
Jose Mourinho has acknowledged that he is prepared to resume managerial duties at any moment. Talk about a possible Chelsea return has emerged, and Mauricio Pochettino is under increasing pressure, so this is not surprising. After spending two and a half years back in the Italian Serie A, the Portuguese coach left Roma in January […]

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/ 796 days agoCity to mark special milestone with 2024-25 Oasis-themed kit
In honor of the Gallagher brothers, who have been Manchester City supporters for as long as anybody can remember, the club's new third jersey will have Oasis-inspired details. Throughout their careers, the Gallaghers and the club have collaborated on every single project, which has further deepened their already legendary bond. Among their many unofficial collaborations […]

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/ 796 days agoModern coaches with highest win percentage in top 5 leagues
In the 21st century, clubs in the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1 have been fortunate to have hired coaches who possess managerial brilliance. These coaches have redefined tactics and established new benchmarks of greatness, leaving an everlasting impression on the beautiful game while also inspiring their teams to succeed. A […]

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/ 796 days agoEx-United ace takes over as coach of Championship strugglers
Following Saturday's 2-1 Championship home loss to Coventry City, second-tier English club Watford fired manager Valerien Ismael. Their poor run of form had seen them lose six out of the past eight games. The Hornets dropped to 13th in the league after losing 2-1 to Sky Blues. They are now seven points clear of the […]