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/ 815 days agoDiego Godin comes out of retirement for non-pro team in Uruguay
Diego Godin is making yet another stop in his hallowed career by emerging from retirement to play for a club in his home country. Porongos, a team in the Flores Capital Soccer League, recruited Diego Godin for its 2024 campaign. The former Uruguay international last played for Velez Sarsfield in Argentina's Primera Division. Velez Sarsfield […]

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/ 815 days agoLuka Modric not open to coaching position at Real Madrid
Luka Modric has rapidly fallen out of favor in Carlo Ancelotti's squad at Real Madrid, but that does not mean he is moving to coaching. The latest reports indicate Ancelotti has offered Luka Modric a position as an assistant in the dugout. The former Ballon d'Or winner has only started 16 out of Real Madrid's […]

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/ 815 days agoSt Johnstone owner in talks over sale to American investor
The trend of Scottish Premiership clubs adding an American owner could add another cog with St Johnstone in talks with a group from the United States. The Scottish side has spent the last 15 seasons in the top flight including the 2023/24 season. It is regularly in the hunt for Scottish cup competitions. That includes […]

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/ 815 days agoRonaldo vs Messi: What if Ronaldo had signed with MLS?
For years, the likelihood of Cristiano Ronaldo coming to Major League Soccer was high. It was a natural fit for the Portuguese who fit the framework for a popular athlete in the United States. That did not happen, as Ronaldo opted for the Saudi Pro League. Instead, Lionel Messi, his individual rival, joined Inter Miami […]

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/ 815 days agoFormer Germany World Cup winner Andreas Brehme dies aged 63
Andreas Brehme, a World Cup winner with Germany, has passed away at the age of 63. According to his partner, Susanne Schaefer, the former Germany international died “suddenly and unexpectedly” Tuesday due to a heart attack. Brehme helped Germany lift the trophy at the 1990 World Cup by scoring the lone goal in the final […]

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/ 815 days agoEPL clubs believe Forest will soon be given points deduction
Several top officials at Premier League clubs believe that Nottingham Forest will soon suffer a points deduction. The English top flight previously charged the East Midlands club with breaching Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). Along with Forest, Everton was also hit with a charge as well. It happened to be the second infraction for the […]

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/ 816 days agoMbappe’s Real Madrid deal keeps star atop salaries in Europe
The saga surrounding Kylian Mbappe finally looks like it is ending. The Frenchman's future has been up in the air since last summer, as he was entering his final year under contract with Paris Saint-Germain. Team officials froze Mbappe out of the first team during preseason preparations at the time. Although he seemed likely to […]

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/ 816 days agoEverton and Crystal Palace settle for draw in relegation race
Everton and Crystal Palace played out a 1-1 draw on Monday evening in a game with massive implications in the Premier League relegation battle. This contest had ample drama entering, as Crystal Palace was forced into a managerial change to replace Roy Hodgson. The English manager had to medically step away from the Selhurst Park […]

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/ 816 days agoZidane, Solskjaer emerge as immediate replacements at Bayern
Reports linking Xabi Alonso to Bayern Munich to replace Thomas Tuchel would wait until the end of the season. The Spaniard is flying with Bayer Leverkusen, and he can still win a treble of trophies this season with the German side. However, if Bayern Munich wants to part ways with Thomas Tuchel promptly, two high-profile […]

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/ 816 days agoNapoli sacks Walter Mazzarri before Champions League fixture
Napoli is making a managerial change by relieving Walter Mazzarri of his duties before the club begins the UEFA Champions League round of 16. Napoli has been struggling mightily this season after winning the Scudetto in the 2022/23 campaign. The departure of Luciano Spalletti has prevented Gli Azzurri from reaching last season's heights. However, the […]

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/ 816 days agoSunderland and Birmingham City make managerial changes
Championship sides Sunderland and Birmingham City have shaken up their managers recently. Sunderland made a switch by choice after its boss had 12 weeks in charge. Birmingham City, though, changed coaches because of a health concern. In Sunderland's case, the club removed Michael Beale from his post after just nine weeks. Beale was leading the […]

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/ 816 days agoBayern Munich eyes Xabi Alonso as Thomas Tuchel replacement
Bayern Munich may not look far this summer, as Xabi Alonso would be a natural replacement for Thomas Tuchel if the German giant parts ways with the coach. Tuchel is under mounting pressure with Bayern due to a noted lack of form. Currently, Bayern Munich is second in the Bundesliga table. However, it is a […]

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/ 816 days agoMLS 360 changes on MLS Season Pass for 2024
When the 2024 Major League Soccer season starts in full on Saturday, February 24, whiparound show MLS 360 will return as a focal point. Apple is entering the second year of its deal to be the global streaming platform for Major League Soccer. MLS 360, which covers each game live as it happens during simultaneous […]

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/ 816 days ago'Messi's World Cup' on Apple TV+ recaptures magic of triumph
Apple TV+'s latest documentary, Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend, recounts the 2022 tournament in Qatar that Argentina won dramatically. The series debuts on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Told over four episodes, the documentary series goes through the lows of losing to Saudi Arabia before the highs of lifting Argentina's third […]

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/ 816 days agoMessi posts video to explain his side of the Hong Kong story
The drama from Messi and his lack of appearance in a Hong Kong friendly has now led to the star releasing a video on social media. Messi, who is always reserved and avoids the media, spoke about how he has spent ample time playing games in China. He said the video was necessary because he […]