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/ 843 days agoFIFA giving World Cup host cities more control is a step forward
FIFA is willing to be more flexible with the 2026 World Cup host cities regarding fan fests. The world's governing body of the sport typically has strict guidelines for cities set to host World Cup games. This includes forcing cities to organize a free fan entertainment area outside of arenas where the matches are being […]

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/ 843 days agoSaudi club Al Nassr targeting key Manchester United duo
Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr is reportedly looking to sign Casemiro and Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United. The Middle Eastern club is looking to add more Red Devils to their squad after already signing two former players. Cristiano Ronaldo previously made the jump to the Saudi side last January and Alex Telles then followed […]

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/ 843 days agoReal Madrid's VAR leak prompts Spanish FA to file complaint
The new week has seen the continuation of the aftermath of Sunday's contentious match between Real Madrid and Almeria. It is because a VAR audio from two distinct events during the La Liga encounter went public without authorization. Against last-place Almeria at home last weekend in the Spanish league, Real Madrid almost avoided a humiliating […]

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/ 843 days agoMarseille attempts to lure Gio Reyna away from Nottingham deal
Marseille has joined the race to sign United States men's national team star Gio Reyna from Borussia Dortmund. The versatile midfielder is almost certain to leave the German giants during the January transfer market. However, the French side will have to battle out other clubs to sign the American. It was previously reported on Tuesday […]

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/ 843 days agoMajor setback for Premier League as Benzema nears Saudi exit
In a major setback for Premier League clubs, Karim Benzema is nearing a transfer away from Saudi Arabia. Somewhat unexpectedly, Benzema departed Real Madrid for the Saudi Pro League last summer. Nonetheless, his experience in the Middle East has been nothing short of unpleasant. Even with 12 goals for Al-Ittihad, the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner […]

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/ 844 days agoPeacock to stream Sky Sports Transfer Deadline special
Soccer fans in the United States will have access to Sky Sports News Transfer Deadline Day special program live on Peacock. The January transfer deadline is Thursday, Feb. 1. All incoming transfers in the Premier League must finish by midnight in England on that Thursday, and that drama often stretches to the end. The Deadline […]

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/ 844 days agoChelsea advances to League Cup Final with Boro demolition
Chelsea thrashed Middlesbrough on Tuesday night to advance to the League Cup Final for the second time in the last three seasons. A six-goal outburst at Stamford Bridge offset the shocking Middlesbrough win in the first leg of the League Cup semifinal. Cole Palmer, who was wasteful in that first leg, secured a brace at […]

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/ 844 days agoGio Reyna agrees to loan deal with Premier League side
Gio Reyna has agreed in principle to move to the Premier League on loan from Borussia Dortmund. With the American hungry for playing time and out of favor in Edin Terzic's side, he wants to leave urgently. Nottingham Forest stepped up to provide Gio Reyna with an outlet. According to reports out of Germany, the […]

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/ 844 days agoTrophy curse of Harry Kane is affecting Bayern's title race
Harry Kane previously made the massive decision to depart Tottenham Hotspur to target more trophies. Although the striker was one of the Premier League's most prolific goalscorers in history, he could not guide Spurs to a significant title. The north London outfit has not picked up silverware since a triumph in the League Cup in […]

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/ 844 days agoChivas on Telemundo shows growth amid general Liga MX decline
While viewership of Liga MX games declined in 2023 based on the latest TV ratings, Telemundo and its coverage of Chivas de Guadalajara has shown positive growth. In the United States, Liga MX fell behind the Premier League in its viewership, and much of that is a result of the fractured nature of the league. […]

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/ 844 days agoAl-Nassr cancels China tour with Cristiano Ronaldo injury
Saudi club Al-Nassr abruptly canceled a two-game tour in China after star player Cristiano Ronaldo suffered a calf injury. Reporters spotted Ronaldo wearing tape around his lower leg, however, the decision to suspend the trip to China is a serious one. Al-Nassr was already in Shenzhen taking part in its usual training. Yet, Al-Nassr's two […]

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/ 844 days agoOsimhen urges Premier League clubs: Come and get me
Victor Osimhen is ready to make the switch to the Premier League. In an interview with Morning Footy on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, the Nigerian revealed that he has already made up his mind on where he will want to play next season. Currently, several Premier League clubs are monitoring the striker who has […]

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/ 844 days agoEuropean Super League says 20 teams ready to join division
A key figure in A22 Sports is claiming that the European Super League (ESL) is starting to take shape. The company's co-founder, Anas Laghrari, recently conducted an interview with French newspaper Ouest-France regarding the breakaway league. A22 Sports previously joined forces with ESL officials to help market and promote the potential division. After a long […]

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/ 844 days agoMourinho spotted in Barcelona as Xavi feels pressure
Jose Mourinho has been linked with a plethora of teams since departing Roma last week. This includes a potential move to Major League Soccer, Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab, Napoli, and the Brazil national team. Middle Eastern news outlets have even claimed that the self-described "Special One" already has a verbal agreement in place with […]

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/ 844 days agoPremier League hesitant to issue forfeits for racial abuse
Premier League officials have no plans to drastically change their current rules regarding racial abuse during matches. The news, reported by The Guardian, comes as separate incidents occurred during games involving Udinese and Sheffield Wednesday at the weekend. Select Udinese fans directed racial abuse towards AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan throughout the match. The star […]