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/ 563 days ago

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 […]

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/ 564 days ago

Jose Mourinho sees red as Fenerbahce and United play out draw

Fenerbahçe’s coach Jose Mourinho was sent off against his former club Manchester United on Thursday. The 1-1 draw meant the Red Devils tied all their first three Europa League games. Underwhelming United ahead at the break As expected, Mourinho picked Manchester United’s former players Fred and Sofyan Amrabat in the middle of the park. Youssef […]

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/ 564 days ago

Mourinho still counts on earning Premier League title with United

Jose Mourinho, now managing Fenerbahce, has mischievously suggested that he could still win a Premier League title with Manchester United retroactively. At a recent news conference, Mourinho brought up the prospect of a fine for Manchester City for violating financial rules. He playfully remarked that United could yet be crowned champions if City were stripped […]

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/ 564 days ago

BlueCo wants to establish multi-club youth setup with Chelsea

A new report shows that almost all of the Chelsea squad would fall into a category of youth with 96% at or under the age of 25. The Blues have experienced a massive squad overhaul since new ownership took over two years ago. BlueCo, a conglomerate led by Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali, purchased the […]

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/ 564 days ago

Wrexham sees surge in tourism thanks to Rob and Ryan effect

Since Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney purchased Wrexham AFC in 2020, the small Welsh city of Wrexham has seen an implausible increase in tourism. The takeover not only revitalized the city's club but also placed Wrexham on the global map. Reynolds and McElhenney, together with the town's enticing soccer history, bring in tourists […]

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/ 564 days ago

Is Jonathan David CONCACAF's best Europe-based striker?

Jonathan David reached double-digit goals for the season after his brace helped LOSC Lille to a famous 3-1 win at Atletico Madrid. Canada’s joint all-time leading scorer is in his last year of contract at the Ligue 1 club. At only 24, the prolific goal-getter has shown enough to suggest his potential to become the […]

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/ 564 days ago

Blow for Liverpool: Alexander-Arnold gets astounding contract bid

Real Madrid are edging closer to securing one of Europe’s top right-backs, Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold. A potential five-year contract could tie him to the Santiago Bernabeu until 2029. According to CaughtOffside, Los Blancos are set to offer the 25-year-old England international a lucrative deal. It would have a salary ranging between $18 million and […]

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/ 564 days ago

UFC fighter takes aim at La Liga's Tebas for El Clasico schedule

The upcoming El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona promises to be a monumental occasion. Los Blancos's Santiago Bernabeu will host one of the biggest matches in La Liga. However, for one notable Real Madrid supporter, UFC fighter Ilia Topuria, the excitement is tinged with frustration. He is also slated to battle for the UFC […]

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/ 564 days ago

Atletico confirm club open to matchup with Barcelona in USA

In an exciting development for fans in the United States, Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has confirmed the club's willingness to participate in a historic La Liga fixture on American soil. The proposed match, scheduled for December 21, 2024, would feature two of Spain’s most iconic teams—Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. If it goes through, this […]

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/ 564 days ago

Man City’s Foden attributes slow start to the season to burnout

Manchester City star Phil Foden has blamed a slow start to the 2024/25 season on being burnt out. Several international soccer stars have voiced their frustrations in recent months over fixture congestion. FIFA and other governing bodies, such as UEFA, have infuriated players and coaches by adding more and more matches to the calendar. The […]

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/ 564 days ago

Arsenal Women want NYCFC’s Nick Cushing as next manager

New York City FC head coach Nick Cushing is reportedly being targeted by Arsenal Women. The Women's Super League (WSL) club is currently without a permanent manager after Jonas Eidevall resigned from the role. Eidevall had been at the helm since 2021 and guided them to back-to-back League Cup titles. However, the Swede stepped down […]

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/ 564 days ago

MLS would benefit from fall-spring calendar in multiple ways

Major League Soccer (MLS) is reportedly considering making major changes to its calendar. The North American division currently runs from spring to fall each year. However, the league may soon opt to flip the annual schedule to begin in the fall and extend to spring. The Athletic writer Paul Tenorio reports that league officials and […]

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/ 565 days ago

Raphinha hushes doubters with hat trick against Bayern Munich

Barcelona salvaged a dominant 4-1 victory over their arch-rivals Bayern Munich. Hat-trick hero Raphinha took the match ball and man-of-the-match accolades home with a memorable performance. Hansi Flick, who was in the other dugout when Barcelona suffered one of its worst defeats, continues his excellent start at the Catalan club. Barca came out top after […]

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/ 565 days ago

Messi-Hong Kong 2.0: India angry over Ronaldo's moved match

A decision to relocate an Al-Nassr AFC Champions League match with Ronaldo from Iran to Dubai due to security concerns has caused a significant uproar in India. The Kolkata-based club Mohun Bagan Super Giants are at the center of the controversy. They recently forfeited their own AFC Champions League qualifier against an Iranian club. Thus, […]

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/ 565 days ago

Real Madrid suffers two key injuries on eve of El Clásico

Real Madrid is set to miss Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo Goes in Saturday’s El Clasico because of injuries. Los Blancos recorded a sensational comeback win over Borussia Dortmund, but Carlo Ancelotti will now have to find solutions for one of the biggest games of the season. Madrid’s season plighted by injuries With only 22 players […]