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Nike World Cup ad features generations of soccer stars battling

Nike dropped its World Cup ad for the 2022 World Cup, and it is a treat for soccer fans regardless of age. There are modern day stars such as Kylian Mbappé, Kevin de Bruyne, Virgil van Dijk and Cristiano Ronaldo. There are also stars of decades ago, such as Ronaldo, Edgar Davids, Ronaldinho and a […]

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Beckham in talks to sign Ronaldo for Inter Miami, says report

Cristiano Ronaldo, much under the spectacle currently for Manchester United, could be on his way to MLS and Inter Miami. As of now, the Portuguese superstar is with his national side for the World Cup. However, he is making headlines due to a scathing interview with Piers Morgan. In that interview, which debuts Wednesday and […]

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Croatia, the darlings of 2018, seek redemption at Qatar 2022

Measuring nations against one another in terms of national pride is ridiculous. Yet, it is hard to argue against Croatia's standing at the top of that hypothetical list. Plus, given Croatia's talent, it is a clear soccer powerhouse. Croatia's population hovers just shy of 4 million. For reference, that is roughly equal to the state […]

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Valverde and Bentancur: Uruguay's star duo in midfield

The elegance and talent of Alvaro Recoba and Enzo Francescoli. The nastiness and pragmatism of Paulo Montero and Diego Godin. The ruthlessness and dynamism of Diego Forlan, Luis Suarez and Edison Cavani. This is how Uruguay have been portrayed in recent decades. The back line and the forward line – that's were Uruguay have been […]

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Sadio Mané to miss some Senegal World Cup matches

Bayern Munich star Sadio Mané will be on the sidelines for Senegal's first few matches of the 2022 World Cup. The forward suffered a leg injury during Bayern's Bundesliga game with Werder Bremen a week ago. Although German coaches initially thought that the injury was not serious, Mané will now miss multiple World Cup games. […]

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David Beckham and Peyton Manning star in World Cup ad

Soccer legend David Beckham and NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning go head-to-head in a new World Cup ad. The advertising commercial centers around the debate over soccer linguistics. Europeans, and practically the rest of the world, call it football. Here in the United States, it goes by soccer. Of course, football is the […]

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Argentina World Cup team preview

Argentina is dreaming of reclaiming the World Cup trophy for the third time in their great history. The weight of the world rests upon Lionel Messi’s shoulders to deliver success for the Argentina National Team. Even for the greatest player in football history, the burden is great to hold. Over the past ten years, players […]

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USA World Cup roster: Get to know all 26 players

The USA has announced its 26 man roster that are in Qatar for this year's World Cup. The Americans are looking to make an impression after failing to qualify for World Cup 2018. Get to know each member of the new generation of the USMNT with the player profiles below: Brenden Aaronson MidfielderClub: Leeds United […]

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Cristiano Ronaldo rumored to Bayern, Chelsea for new club

The Cristiano Ronaldo saga at Manchester United could soon be finally coming to an end with a new club on the horizon. The superstar has endured a tough season with the Red Devils. After all, he has managed to score just one Premier League goal during the current campaign. Ronaldo has been at odds with […]

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World Cup beer tents moved to inconspicuous stadium areas

Qatar is moving beer stands to less prominent areas inside World Cup stadiums. Tournament organizers have made the move just days before the start of the competition in Qatar. The decision has affected all eight stadiums hosting the World Cup. Alcohol sales at the upcoming World Cup have been a contentious issue for months. Under […]

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Chelsea's Todd Boehly signs Brighton transfer expert

Todd Boehly and Chelsea snatched a transfer expert Brighton & Hove Albion. The west London outfit brought in Paul Winstanley to help bolster their recruitment department. Formerly with the Seagulls, Winstanley was an integral piece of the puzzle that helped make Brighton a Premier League mainstay. Along with Winstanley, Chelsea have also recently signed former […]

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FIFA President calls for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire at G20 meeting

FIFA President Gianni Infantino asked for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine throughout the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The FIFA president made the plea during a G20 summit in Indonesia. An annual meeting involving 19 different countries and the European Union, the G20 gathering typically discusses global issues such as economy, climate change, and […]

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Luiz Felipe Scolari, former Chelsea, Brazil boss, announces retirement

Luiz Felipe Scolari, who managed Brazil to the World Cup in 2002, announced his retirement on Monday. The Brazilian recently managed Athletico Paranense to the Copa Libertadores Final. Scolari and his club lost to Flamengo, 1-0, missing out on the club's first continental crown. Luiz Felipe Scolari enters retirement as one of the most experienced […]

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USMNT uses pride logos in training facilities at World Cup

The rainbow-colored symbols for the USMNT returned in the national team's training facilities in Qatar. A rainbow-colored badge and pattern appears in the media room for the USMNT's training facilities, according to the Guardian. The training area, located for the United States on the north side of Doha, features a part of the side's inclusion […]

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Mexico names 26-man squad for World Cup 2022

The Mexico squad for the 2022 World Cup represents the country's eighth-consecutive appearance at the tournament. Overall, it is Mexico's 17th time featuring at the World Cup. This year, it hopes to break the curse of the round of 16. From 1994 until now, Mexico got out of the group. However, in that first knockout […]