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/ 1336 days agoStudy shows Premier League clubs hit hardest by injuries
According to a report from international insurance company Howden, the Premier League suffered more injuries than any other top European league. The Injury Index, as Howden calls it, also discussed the financial impact of these injuries for Premier League club. In total for European leagues, injury costs reached a combined $562 million for the 2021/22 […]

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/ 1336 days agoQatar affirms COVID-19 tests requirements ahead of World Cup
Travelers heading to the World Cup in Qatar will have to show a negative COVID-19 test upon entering the country. This rule is in place for all people over the age of five, regardless of vaccination status. The negative PCR test must also be taken no more than 48 hours before departure time. For fans […]

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/ 1337 days agoFIFA 23 needs to focus on things beyond Ted Lasso
The recent news concerning Ted Lasso's inclusion in FIFA 23 slipped to the back of most people's minds. Even then, the video game continues its annual rise of meteoric proportions in terms of anticipation. It is a good thing FIFA players and fans overlook the addition. Ted Lasso is a great show. Soccer fans worldwide […]

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/ 1337 days agoBarcelona VP says Messi return would be 'possible financially'
Barcelona vice president Eduard Romeu claims superstar Lionel Messi could return to the club next summer. His comments come just a couple of months since team president Joan Laporta said that Messi's time with the club is "not over." The Argentina striker shocked many in the soccer world when he departed Spain for PSG last […]

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/ 1337 days agoRicharlison racially abused in Brazil's win over Tunisia
Tottenham forward Richarlison was racially abused during Brazil's 5-1 over Tunisia on Tuesday. A fan threw a banana at the Brazilian while he celebrated after scoring his team's second goal of the match. The broadcast showed Richarlison's teammate Fred kicking the banana away. Although the match featured teams from South America and Africa, it was […]

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/ 1338 days agoUSMNT staggers into World Cup following draw with Saudi Arabia
The USMNT continued its road struggles on Tuesday, playing to a draw against Saudi Arabia. Playing against Saudi Arabia in Spain, the Americans looked sloppy and failed to score yet again. The matched ended 0-0 on the night. Both teams entered the game on a bit of a low. The USMNT have only collected one […]

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/ 1338 days agoQatar calls up hundreds of civilians to provide security at World Cup
The Qatar government conscripted hundreds of people to provide security for the upcoming World Cup. Among the civilians drafted are apparently diplomats that were overseas. Reuters reported that those called up mostly serve at military-style checkpoints near World Cup stadiums. These civilians are being trained to manage lines formed by people entering stadiums, frisk fans […]

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/ 1338 days agoMichael Sheen send-off speech fires up Wales prior to World Cup
Actor Michael Sheen delivered another rousing speech for the Wales national team ahead of the World Cup. Sheen, known for starring in movies such as the Twilight saga, Frost/Nixon, and Midnight in Paris, delivered the speech a few weeks after a similar presentation on a comedy sports show earlier in the month. In his latest […]

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/ 1339 days agoUSA vs Saudi Arabia preview: Final tune-up before Qatar 2022
This past Friday's contest involving the USA left much to be desired, and fans hope it is not a preview of what is to come against Saudi Arabia. In fact, the United States turned in an absolutely shambolic performance. The 2-0 loss set alarm bells ringing about the team’s preparedness and ability to compete against […]

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/ 1339 days agoItaly reach UEFA Nations League Finals with win over Hungary
For the second straight tournament, Italy punched its ticket to the UEFA Nations League Finals. A masterclass of a performance in goal from Gianluigi Donnarumma held off the hosts as Italy did enough on the other end, 2-0. Statistically speaking, Hungary outplayed Italy, just as it did to Germany and England in its previous two contests. […]

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/ 1339 days agoZlatan Ibrahimović to feature in latest film of French Asterix series
Zlatan Ibrahimović is now in the trailer for his film debut for the latest the French Asterix movie. Fittingly, he is a Roman conqueror that looks to be celebrating a victory. Soccer fans would expect no less from the man who once alluded to himself as God. While the striker is known more for his past accomplishments, […]

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/ 1339 days agoInternational duty brings sweep of injuries to Barcelona
A handful of Barcelona players suffered injuries while on international duty over the past several days. Severity of the injuries ranges. Some of the players have minor dings and miss minimal time. Others require surgery, and could miss more than a month, perhaps raising questions over fitness for the upcoming World Cup in November. The […]

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/ 1339 days agoSlaven Bilić becomes Watford's 17th full-time manager since 2012
Watford hired former West Ham and West Bromwich Albion manager Slaven Bilić on Monday. The Croatian is the latest name in a wheel of consistent change at the position at Vicarage Road. In fact, Bilić is the 17th permanent manager of the Hornets since 2012. That means managers at the club get, on average over […]

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/ 1340 days agoSling Blue, Peacock and Paramount+ provide the best games for less
A combination of Sling Blue, Peacock Premium and CBS's Paramount+ provide full access to the Premier League and Champions League, the two most-popular European leagues in the United States. Albeit, one of them is more of a tournament than a league. However, the three streaming services mentioned above allow subscribers to watch the entirety of […]

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/ 1341 days agoCBS Sports to televise more women's soccer matches
CBS Sports has announced that they have partnered with ata football to broadcast more women's soccer matches. Ata football is an over-the-top streaming service that focuses on bringing women's soccer to more households in the United States. The American company was established in 2019. This partnership essentially means that CBS Sports will air 15 women's […]