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/ 1000 days ago

Ancelotti dismisses more signings, ends Mbappe saga

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has proclaimed that the club is finished doing business in the transfer market to end any chance of Kylian Mbappe. The transfer market closes in LaLiga on Sep. 1. Mbappe looked like a potential arrival, or any other player, joining the LaLiga giants ahead of September 1st. The Frenchman has […]

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/ 1000 days ago

FIFA opens investigation into Spanish Football President

FIFA opened an investigation into Spanish Football President Luis Rubiales. The executive earned criticism for the way he treated players after Spain won the Women's World Cup. Not only did he kiss Jenni Hermoso during the celebration. He awkwardly promised a trip to Ibiza to celebrate with the players. Additionally, that is where he said […]

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/ 1000 days ago

Miami, Houston advance to US Open Cup final after late drama

Lionel Messi once again propelled Inter Miami to its second final in less than a week, where it will face Houston in the US Open Cup. Inter Miami collected the Leagues Cup trophy on Sunday after beating Nashville in an epic penalty shootout. Much like the match at the weekend, Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup seminal […]

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/ 1000 days ago

Toni Kroos slams Spanish talent's Saudi move as embarrassing

Celta Vigo star Gabri Veiga joined the long list of players to move to Saudi Arabia this summer, but Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos took exception to the move. Kroos, who is now 33 and is winding down his career, has won everything. Therefore, he has nothing more to prove from a professional soccer player's […]

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/ 1001 days ago

Manchester City eyes two EPL players as potential late additions

Manchester City is looking to make late additions largely in response to Kevin De Bruyne's major injury. The Belgian is out for at least four months with a hamstring injury. It is the same one that forced an early exit in last season's UEFA Champions League Final. Having already added De Bruyne's compatriot Jeremy Doku, […]

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/ 1001 days ago

Villa smashes Hibs 5-0 in Europa Conference playoff

Aston Villa picked up a massive advantage over Hibernian in a Europa Conference League playoff on Wednesday. The Premier League side thumped Hibs in Scotland 5-0 thanks in part to a hat trick by Ollie Watkins. Leon Bailey and Douglas Luiz also added goals for the ruthless Villa team on the night. The only issue […]

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/ 1001 days ago

US ownership group withdraws Everton investment

US investment group MSP Sports Capital withdrew its ownership interest in Everton. This deals a massive hit to the club's goal of financial stability while the on-field product flounders. Everton drew interest from several American investment firms over the last year. Groups in Miami and Minnesota both had links to the Toffees. Now, The Athletic […]

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/ 1001 days ago

FA looking into three specific betting incidents involving Paqueta

The investigation into West Ham's Lucas Paqueta and the betting probe is clearing up. The Football Association (FA) recently opened an inquiry into the possibility of the Brazilian's involvement in sports betting. This investigation was at such an early stage that the FA did not interview the player. However, more information on the bets is […]

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/ 1001 days ago

Jamaica may offer Greenwood international chance

Mason Greenwood's future is very much up in the air at the moment. After all, the once-highly rated starlet has not played for Manchester United since his suspension in January 2022. Now, after a six-month investigation, the Red Devils have parted ways with the forward. Reports recently surfaced that United have been getting calls about […]

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/ 1001 days ago

Man United closing in on Nice defender Todibo, says report

Manchester United is reportedly closing in on the signing of Jean-Clair Todibo from French side Nice. The Red Devils have been linked with a fresh center-back for much of the summer. Currently, Erik ten Hag deploys Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez as his top duo at the back. However, the coach wants more depth at […]

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/ 1001 days ago

Joao Cancelo nears long-awaited loan move to Barcelona

Joao Cancelo is joining Barcelona on a loan deal for this season. The Spanish club has an obligation to make the move permanent after this season if it reaches the Champions League round of 16. Cancelo, who spent the back half of last season on loan at Bayern Munich, is going back out on a […]

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/ 1001 days ago

Horan says USWNT not fully prepared for Women's World Cup

Lindsey Horan admitted the USWNT was not "fully prepared" for the Women's World Cup. Sweden sent the Stars and Stripes home in the round of 16. It was the team's worst-ever finish at the prestigious tournament. Horan made the comments regarding the Women's World Cup alongside former USWNT stars Tobin Heath and Christen Press on […]

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/ 1001 days ago

MLS commissioner doubles down on no Leagues Cup in Mexico

MLS commissioner Don Garber reaffirmed his belief that the Leagues Cup should only feature in the United States, not in Mexico. However, he did not cite the new stadiums in the country or the fact that more American teams are in the competition. Instead, his principal reason for keeping the tournament in the USA is […]

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/ 1002 days ago

Gibbs-White emerges as the talisman of the trees at Forest

The Premier League is where football dreams are made and dashed faster than you can say "VAR got it wrong." It is that magical place where players rise from obscurity to become legends, and breakout stars are banished to the shadow realm. So, who can join the ranks of the Premier League's most talked-about breakout […]

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/ 1002 days ago

2023 Women's World Cup Final on FOX breaks a US TV record

The Women's World Cup Final between Spain and England on FOX broke a specific record for American viewership. This was the first Women's World Cup Final not to feature the USWNT since 2007. Therefore, viewership compared to the 2019 Final was down. That game, where the USWNT defeated the Netherlands, pulled in 14.2 million viewers. […]