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/ 917 days agoUEFA Women's Champions League Group Stage preview
The UEFA Women's Champions League is back, kicking off the 2023/24 tournament this week with a slate of eight matches. The first matchday of the UEFA Women's Champions League this season has some big matchups. To get you ready for the games, here's our Women's Champions League preview. The sixteen clubs that have qualified for […]

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/ 917 days agoRoberto de Zerbi does not like 80% of Premier League referees
Brighton and Hove Albion manager Roberto de Zerbi has joined the list of managers with a disdain for Premier League referees. In a season full of controversy and poor decisions from officials, coaches in the English top flight are voicing their disapproval of referees. Following Brighton's 1-1 draw against lowly Sheffield United, de Zerbi said […]

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/ 918 days agoPSG boss expresses unexpected response to Mbappe's hat-trick
The French champions Paris Saint-Germain are riding high into the November international break. Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick on Sunday at Stade Auguste Delaune, leading the capital club to a 3-0 victory against Stade de Reims. After Nice's goalless draw against Montpellier on Friday, Luis Enrique's team now has a one-point lead in the standings […]

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/ 918 days agoEx-Portugal boss reveals post Qatar radio silence from Ronaldo
The Qatar World Cup proved to be an eventful chapter for Cristiano Ronaldo. Setting a new record by scoring in five different World Cups, Cristiano Ronaldo was subsequently released from Manchester United. Following that, he was omitted from Portugal's pivotal matches in the prestigious international tournament. Various controversies surrounded the Portuguese captain and then-head coach, […]

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/ 918 days agoErik ten Hag blocked elite goalkeeper move in favor of Onana
In the last transfer window, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag reportedly prevented the club from securing the signature of a particular Argentine World Cup winner. This decision came as the Red Devils bid farewell to Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea, who boasted the highest number of clean sheets in the Premier League during the […]

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/ 918 days agoEx-Premier League coach advocates for abandoning VAR
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has voiced his displeasure with the implementation of VAR, saying he thinks it should be scrapped altogether. After a 6-0 loss against Atletico Madrid, the Irishman has finally let out his wrath after voicing his fear that the sport was becoming like a 'computer game' only days before. His remarks followed […]

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/ 918 days agoSerie A threatens to impact EPL’s extra Champions League spot
If English clubs have dismal seasons in the UEFA Champions League, it might cost the Premier League an additional berth for the next season. Changes mandated by UEFA will take effect in the next season. Starting in 2024-25, Europe’s most prized club competition will have a new structure with four more teams in the group […]

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/ 918 days agoRapinoe forced to exit early as Gotham secure first NWSL title
As the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season came to a close on Saturday, Gotham FC completed an improbable run from the depths of the league to the summit by defeating the OL Reign 2-1 in the championship game. It was meant to be a sendoff for legends Megan Rapinoe and Ali Krieger in the […]

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/ 918 days agoTop soccer games to watch in international break
The November international break, like those preceding it, has some elite soccer games and some less elite ones. Once again, international soccer puts the club soccer game on hiatus. Much to the chagrin of soccer fans, the best soccer players in the world spread out across the globe to represent their home nations. No, there […]

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/ 918 days agoChelsea hold Man City in eight goal thriller
Manchester City and Chelsea drew 4-4 in an eight-goal thriller at Stamford Bridge on Sunday evening. The result means that the reigning Champions have just a one-point lead at the top of the table heading into the international break. Chelsea were brilliant throughout the encounter as the Londoners gave City a run for their money. […]

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/ 918 days agoSalah scores brace as Liverpool beat Brentford
Liverpool grabbed a convincing 3-0 win over Brentford at Anfield on Sunday afternoon. Mohamed Salah scored a finely taken brace while Diogo Jota added a third as the Reds moved to second in the table on goal difference. As it happened Follow the Liverpool Brentford live updates from Anfield, including how to watch the game, […]

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/ 918 days agoIbrahimovic on brink of making AC Milan comeback in new role
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is preparing to make a return to AC Milan for a third time. He could begin his post-playing career in a role with the Rossoneri. After a final season marred by injuries, the Swedish former striker decided to retire in 2023. After an equally impressive first stint during the previous decade, his second […]

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/ 918 days agoJuventus eye double swoop to fill gaps left by Pogba and Fagioli
Juventus will head into the upcoming international break on a positive note following a home win against Cagliari on Saturday, even without Paul Pogba. As they aim to return to European competition, the Turin side are in the thick of the Scudetto race. As a result of violations of UEFA's financial fair play regulations, they […]

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/ 919 days agoMaldini in talks for Saudi job following departure from AC Milan
Professional soccer in Saudi Arabia has received a lot of attention recently. The league has been around since 1976, but this season, it has attracted more foreign superstars than ever before. Cristiano Ronaldo signing with Al-Nassr in January was the first major move. It saw Saudi Arabia take its first step toward realizing its vision. […]

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/ 919 days agoGuillem Balague to discuss Messi in Miami with World Soccer Talk
World Soccer Talk’s Senior Writer Kartik Krishnaiyer will interview Guillem Balague on Wednesday, November 15th from 3:15-3:45 PM (ET) at Soccerex 2023 in Miami. The popular Spanish soccer figure will discuss his career as a journalist, author, and broadcaster, as well as his biography of Lionel Messi. Balague will also touch on Messi’s arrival at […]