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/ 562 days ago

Liverpool learns price for Frankfurt star striker Marmoush

Eintracht Frankfurt have reportedly slapped a massive price tag on their best player. According to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, the Bundesliga side wants up to $65 million for striker Omar Marmoush. The Egyptian international has been a smash hit since he arrived at the German club in 2023. Marmoush originally signed on with Frankfurt […]

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/ 562 days ago

New Netflix docuseries track Saudi Pro League's amazing ascent

Netflix has announced a new docuseries which will track the Saudi Pro League's ascent to the forefront of world football. “Saudi Pro League: Kickoff" will be coming to Netflix later this year and it will spotlight the Saudi Pro League’s transformation and rise in prominence on the global soccer stage. Set for a six-episode release […]

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/ 562 days ago

FIFA takes step closer to foreign leagues playing in US

FIFA has announced that the process of allowing foreign leagues to play games in the United States has taken another step forward. The governing body revealed back in May that they were creating a working group to look into the viability of the matter. This group was put in place to gain information and then […]

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Steve McManaman: 'La Liga will bring games to the USA'

Atletico Madrid President Enrique Cerezo recently said that Los Colchoneros have agreed to play Barcelona in Miami this December. Given the potential implications of La Liga games in the USA, we asked former Real Madrid footballer Steve McManaman about the idea of La Liga matches being played abroad. “It doesn’t surprise me at all [about […]

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/ 563 days ago

Messi salary equals a combined payroll of 22 other MLS teams

Lionel Messi’s transition to MLS with Inter Miami has not only redefined on-field expectations but has also established a new precedent in the league's payroll landscape. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s salary at Inter Miami now surpasses the total wages of nearly all MLS clubs. It underlines the league's major financial shift since the Argentine's […]

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2026 World Cup to have as many as ten teams from Africa

In a historic move, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that nine to ten nations in Africa will participate in the upcoming 2026 World Cup. It will be held across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Notably, the 54-year-old announced during the 46th Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Addis […]

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What it's like sharing a hotel with Liverpool FC

What happens when you find out that the hotel you're staying at is the same one as Liverpool FC ahead of its Champions League game in Leipzig? The last time I shared a hotel with a professional soccer club was in Swansea where I stayed near the marina in the 1990s. Crystal Palace was in […]

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Saudi Arabia axes top-paid boss Mancini, set for massive pay-out

Roberto Mancini, once the world’s highest-paid manager, has been dismissed from his position with the Saudi Arabian national team by mutual consent. The decision was officially confirmed on Thursday. It follows a challenging tenure marked by subpar performances and growing discontent within the team and among fans. With almost three years remaining on his four-year […]

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PSG: Defeat in Mbappe lawsuit case to lead to transfer ban?

PSG faces escalating consequences after losing a lawsuit over $59.5m in unpaid wages and bonuses to Kylian Mbappe. The French star, who left PSG for Real Madrid in the recent transfer window, is owed these funds according to the Ligue de Football Professionnel's (LFP) recent ruling. This decision, handed down by the LFP’s joint appeal […]

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$6.5 million reasons for Barcelona to play Atletico game in USA

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid could receive a massive revenue boost if they play their game this December in the USA. In particular, Barcelona can earn $6.5 million. That is a significant boost for the club amid ongoing financial recovery efforts. Javier Tebas, La Liga president, is pushing for an international encounter, which might signify Spanish […]

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More delay? Barca won't return to Camp Nou until 2025-26

Barcelona fans will have to wait longer than expected for a return to the legendary Camp Nou. The ongoing renovations mean the team’s temporary exile at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys will extend well into the 2025-26 season. Initially slated for a November 2024 return, delays now push this timeline further. Thus, the club's leaders have […]

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Popular Brazilian clubs to join Orlando City in January FC Series

Three of Brazil's top soccer teams are set to travel to Orlando in January for a string of friendlies. São Paulo, Atlético Mineiro, and Cruzeiro will join Major League Soccer side Orlando City in the latest edition of the FC Series. The competition, or the Florida Cup, is an annual group of soccer friendlies typically […]

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Juventus hopes Tim Weah can help recruit friend Jonathan David

Juventus is hoping that Timothy Weah can help give them an upper hand in the race to sign Lille striker Jonathan David. The United States men's national team midfielder joined the Old Lady in the summer of 2023 for around $12 million. Before his move to Italy, Weah was David's teammate at the French club. […]

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Newcastle coach blames PSR as Isak contract negotiations stall

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has labeled contract talks with star striker Alexander Isak as a "complex situation." The center-forward only just joined the Magpies in January of 2022 for a club-record fee of around $80 million. Nevertheless, his stellar performances in recent seasons have made several top European clubs target a potential move for […]

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Spurs coach says phenom Mikey Moore can handle Neymar comparison

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has urged patience regarding 17-year-old Spurs phenom Mikey Moore. The teen sensation turned heads Thursday night during the club's Europa League contest with AZ Alkmaar. Making just his second senior start, the winger gave Japan international Seiya Maikuma plenty of problems on the right side of defense. Postecoglou initially deployed […]