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Expect big Premier League changes after govt. approve regulator

United Kingdom government led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to regulate the course of English Football in the country with massive changes and restructuring expected in the Premier League. Sunak has signed off and has given the nod to the introduction of a football regulator at the turn of the year. This development […]

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Why US Soccer's Gregg Berhalter contract should not be renewed

For the United States Men’s National Team, the return to another World Cup meant everything to the second youngest squad in Qatar. But after the 3-1 loss to the Netherlands in the Round of 16, lots of questions have risen surrounding US head coach Gregg Berhalter and the US Soccer Federation. Namely, whether USSF's Gregg Berhalter […]

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Euro press reaction to England-France, Morocco-Portugal games

Moroccan mastery, English penalty pain, Ronaldo's ruin, and French flair all featured in the final quarterfinals of a 2022 World Cup that continues to deliver gargantuan games. Here's a look at how newspapers at home and abroad reacted to the action. The English Exit First, we look back at The Sun's bizarre cover from before […]

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Gareth Southgate has earned one more shot at England glory

As England left their training base today they will have no doubt still been dreaming of what might have been after the heart-breaking loss to France, in the World Cup Quarter-Final at the Al Bayt Stadium last night. Talk will long linger about the penalty that might have been, the one which was missed, and […]

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Brazilian referee for England-France game was a joke

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville branded Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio as a ‘joke of a referee’ following England’s 2-1 defeat against France in the quarter finals of the World Cup on Saturday evening. Harry Kane’s missed penalty dominated the headlines post-match but there was lot of spotlight on Sampaio’s officiating. Neville said, “He had […]

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Penalty comes back to haunt England yet again

England was knocked out of the 2022 World Cup by France in another phenomenal game of the tournament. The quarterfinal matchup was won by the reigning champions thanks to goals from Aurélien Tchouaméni and Olivier Giroud. Ultimately, referee decisions and penalties ended up being the main talking points from the game. England robbed in first […]

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Cristiano Ronaldo departs World Cup in tears

Cristiano Ronaldo's quest to collect a World Cup trophy has slipped through his fingers. Portugal dropped out of the 2022 tournament in Qatar thanks to a Morocco goal just before the halftime break. Following the shock defeat, Ronaldo was seen in tears as he made his way to the locker room. The superstar started the […]

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Morocco stun Portugal to reach World Cup semi final

Morocco became the first African nation in history to qualify for the World Cup semi final as they stunned Portugal 1-0 at the Al-Thumama Stadium on Saturday night. Youssef En-Nesyri scored a brilliant header in the 42nd minute following Yahia Attiyat Allah’s looping cross from the left wing to give Morocco the lead. The African […]

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Morocco represents all Africa in World Cup 2022 semifinal

It was evening in Doha, where 44,198 fans' hearts stopped. And for all the right reasons. Youssef En-Nesyri rose above a flailing Ruben Dias and past a helpless Diogo Costa to knock in a historic Morocco goal. Morocco knocked Portugal out of the World Cup and endangered Cristiano Ronaldo's chances of winning a World Cup. […]

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River Plate to play in Florida and Texas in January

River Plate is making its way to the US to play in a trio of friendlies in early January. The four-time Copa Libertadores winners will play in Austin, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando at the homes of MLS sides Austin FC, Inter Miami and Orlando City. However, the Argentine club is not playing those respective MLS […]

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2023 SheBelieves Cup schedule announced

U.S. Soccer has announced plans for the upcoming 2023 SheBelieves Cup. The tournament originated in 2016 and was introduced as an inspiring movement to help young women and girls achieve their dreams. Brazil, Canada, and Japan will join the United States in 2023's version of the competition. The four-team tournament is set to be held […]

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Manuel Neuer out for season after skiing accident

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has suffered a leg fracture while on a skiing trip. The injury will unfortunately keep the keeper on the sidelines for the remainder of Bayern Munich's current campaign. Neuer makes official injury statement Following the surgery, Neuer made an official statement regarding the injury on Instagram. "What can I say, the […]

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How's France doing without Benzema? Better than ever

Benzema key in qualifying and beyond It was June 23, 2021, when Karim Benzema announced his return to Les Bleus to the rest of the wide world. Yes, he was in Didier Deschamps' 26-man squad for Euro 2020 and he did play in a few games before his grand return to the French side. Yet […]

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3 individual battles that will decide England vs France

England and France is the pick of the 2022 World Cup quarterfinals. The defending champions are looking to repeat the triumph of 2018. Meanwhile, England are hoping to complete its five-year journey. Given the intense quality in both teams, fans are excited about the individual battles likely to take place between England and France. For […]

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Argentina edges the Netherlands in World Cup classic

Argentina kept its World Cup hopes alive and well following a fanatical victory against the Netherlands on Friday. The matchup will go down as one of the greatest quarterfinal games in tournament's storied lore. In the end, the South Americans advanced to the semifinals in a penalty shootout. It looked like Argentina may cruise passed […]