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/ 842 days agoLionel Messi to feature in Super Bowl commercial for beer
Lionel Messi is going to be the star of a commercial during Super Bowl LVIII. Partnering with Michelob Ultra, Messi will make his first appearance in a commercial for American football in February. Additionally, the news of Messi's involvement follows the reveal of Anheuser-Busch being the global beer sponsor for the 2024 Copa America. Messi […]

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/ 842 days agoTop UEFA official quits because of a new potential rule change
Zvonimir Boban, the now former chief of football at UEFA, has departed his role due to continued tensions within the organization. Boban was previously a dynamic midfielder for Dinamo Zagreb, AC Milan, and the Croatia national team. After retiring from the pitch, he completed a university degree and moved on to sports journalism. However, Boban […]

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/ 842 days agoChelsea tracking Villa's Jhon Duran in search for new striker
Chelsea is interested in signing Jhon Duran from fellow Premier League side Aston Villa. The Blues are undeniably looking for reinforcements to help their attacking front line. Despite spending over $1 billion on new players since the summer of 2022, the west London club still needs help in the striker department. After finishing a demoralizing […]

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/ 842 days agoLiverpool, Man City want Kimmich as Bayern contract talks stall
Liverpool and Manchester City are monitoring a potential move for Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich. The versatile midfielder/defender is widely regarded as one of the top players in his position in all of Europe. The Germany international has already racked up 82 total caps for his country, despite being just 28. Due to his previous […]

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/ 842 days agoMessi impact: Inter Miami value doubled since star's arrival
The signing of Lionel Messi to Inter Miami in 2023 increased the franchise's value to heights never seen before in Major League Soccer. Since Lionel Messi arrived in the US, MLS and Inter Miami have seen tremendous success. His signing has caused the Herons' popularity to skyrocket. With the club attaining an unbelievable assessment before […]

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/ 842 days agoMcKennie's future more than certain as Juventus plan reward
Weston McKennie's future was completely uncertain when he showed up for the preseason with Juventus. The Turin giants were looking to sell the American midfielder since they were in dire need of funds. Selling him was their only option as they considered a season without European action and UEFA fines. But there has been a […]

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/ 842 days agoReal Madrid tops Deloitte money list despite Man City’s triumphs
Real Madrid has officially taken the top spot in Deloitte's latest total revenue rankings. The highly regarded multinational accounting firm provides a series of financial services to thousands of individuals and companies all over the globe. This includes issues about auditing, financial consulting, and tax-related problems. However, Deloitte also issues an annual revenue review of […]

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/ 842 days agoLate legend Pele's body could be exhumed for bizarre reason
The question of how many children the late Brazilian soccer great Pele fathered has sparked new debate. A woman claiming to be the former player’s long-lost daughter demands that his remains be exhumed. After a protracted fight with colon cancer, Pele died on Dec. 29, 2022. The loss of probably the sport's most iconic global […]

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/ 842 days agoBarca cleared of major charge in Negreira case: What it means
Information about suspected ties between Barcelona and the case involving Enriquez Negreira, Spain's former VP of the Referees Committee, first surfaced about a year ago. After charging the Catalans at the end of 2023, Spanish officials are still looking into the case. La Guardia Civil, the Spanish Prosecutor's Office, is investigating the matter. El Mundo […]

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/ 842 days agoGermany picks US city for preferred World Cup base camp
Canada, Mexico, and the USA will all play host to the 2026 World Cup at the same time, making it a first of its kind. An additional innovation is that 48 teams will compete for the global championship. Previously, the Finals involved only 32 teams. Even here, the potential is quite alluring since Americans prefer […]

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/ 843 days agoLiverpool draws with Fulham to advance to League Cup Final
Liverpool set up a rematch of the 2022 League Cup Final against Chelsea by defeating Fulham on aggregate on Wednesday. The Reds entered the second leg of the semifinal with a 2-1 advantage. A comeback victory at Anfield two weeks ago meant a draw would be enough to see Jürgen Klopp's side into the League […]

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/ 843 days agoChicharito has new club: Official presentation set for January 27
After much anticipation, the Liga MX has added another A-lister for the 2024 Clausura. On Wednesday, Chivas announced that Mexican great Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez had officially signed with them. The club made the announcement on their social media accounts, using soccer commentators from Mexico and Europe in a video. There are also legendary players and […]

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/ 843 days agoThis means war: League Cup to retain two-legged semifinals
Several Premier League teams have voiced their displeasure with the current fixture congestion. Thus, they have called for significant changes to the EFL Cup. Nonetheless, emotions are at an all-time high. The Premier League and the English Football League have once again found themselves on a collision course. There will still be a two-legged Carabao […]

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/ 843 days agoRoy Keane admits interest in vacant Republic of Ireland job
Former Manchester United legend Roy Keane has claimed that he would be interested in managing the Republic of Ireland national team. The dynamic midfielder previously earned 67 caps for his country in the 1990s and early 2000s. He also has coaching experience with the Ireland team as well. Keane was previously hired by Ireland manager […]

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/ 843 days agoSerie A considers playing league games in United States
Serie A is considering expanding the financial incentives of sending the Supercoppa Italiana to league games. This season's edition of the Italian Supercup featured a four-team format for the first time with a miniature tournament in Saudi Arabia. The foreign Supercup raised the prize money in the competition to $25 million spread across the 20 […]