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/ 593 days ago

2024 Ballon d’Or: France Football reportedly selects a winner

According to a recent leak, Real Madrid's Vinicius is reportedly set to be awarded the prestigious 2024 Ballon d'Or award. This news comes ahead of the official ceremony, which is scheduled to take place on October 28. Interestingly, it signals the end of an era dominated by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Neither star is […]

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/ 594 days ago

Former Real Madrid star Raphael Varane retires at 31

Raphael Varane has officially announced his retirement as a player. The legendary defender joined Italian side Como this summer after leaving Manchester United as a free agent. Despite various offers, Varane opted to sign a two-year deal with the Serie A newcomers. The center-back, however, never actually featured in the Italian top flight. Instead, the […]

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/ 594 days ago

Greuther Fürth stars Dietz and Green dream of USMNT call-up

On Tuesday, second-tier Bundesliga club Greuther Fürth footballers Julian Green and Maximilian Dietz spoke with US media. Teammates at a club level, the duo shared their desire to convince Mauricio Pochettino for a national team call-up. In addition to a wide range of soccer topics, they also touched upon the upcoming US presidential election. US […]

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/ 594 days ago

Barcelona targets retired Szczesny due to Ter Stegen injury

Barcelona is reportedly trying to sign former Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. The potential move follows the unfortunate news that Marc-André ter Stegen will likely miss the remainder of the 2024/25 season. The star shot-stopper suffered a serious knee injury during Sunday's Barca win against Villarreal. Ter Stegen endured a full tear of his patella tendon […]

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/ 594 days ago

Premier League agrees to transfer window rule change

European top leagues, including the Premier League, are edging closer to a major overhaul of the summer transfer window. These leagues want the window to close before the start of the season. The move is intended to create a more stable environment for clubs and players. It can reduce the chaos that often surrounds the […]

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/ 594 days ago

NWSL's Courage valuation hits $108 million as billionaire lurks

American billionaire Marc Lasry is reportedly set to purchase a majority stake in the North Carolina Courage. The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) side is currently controlled by Welsh-American businessman Steve Malik. The club was founded in 2017 after Malik purchased the rights to the Western New York Flash. Malik then subsequently moved the team […]

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/ 594 days ago

Title race boost for Arsenal: How long will City’s Rodri be out?

Manchester City’s quest for a historic fifth consecutive Premier League title has hit a major obstacle following the likely long-term injury of their most crucial player, Rodri. The 28-year-old midfielder has been pivotal to both club and country. However, he appears to have suffered a significant knee injury during City's match against Arsenal. Now, Rodri […]

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/ 594 days ago

Leeds aim to make Elland Road one of largest in England

Leeds have unveiled ambitious plans to expand Elland Road, their historic stadium, increasing capacity to 53,000 seats through a phased redevelopment. This expansion will see the club boost its seating capacity by over 15,000. This move reinforces the commitment to long-term growth while preserving the unique atmosphere that Elland Road is renowned for. To keep […]

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/ 594 days ago

Inter Miami to break MLS rules to cash in on Messi

Inter Miami is breaking Major League Soccer tradition in 2025 to capture Lionel Messi’s monumental impact on the team and the sport in the US. Footy Headlines recently revealed that the club plans to release new home and away kits for the 2025 season. This breaks the usual MLS practice of alternating new home and […]

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/ 594 days ago

Slot says Alexander-Arnold needs better focus to be top defender

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has claimed that Trent Alexander-Arnold can improve defensively if he focuses more. The star is one of the top right-backs in the Premier League. Despite this, the England international is generally a more offensive defender. Statistics certainly seem to back up this notion. Alexander-Arnold has racked up 19 goals and an […]

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/ 594 days ago

Critics wrong about Arsenal’s tactics against Man City

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has defended his tactics and team's performance against Manchester City on Sunday. The Gunners were forced to finish the match down a man after Leandro Trossard was controversially sent off just before halftime. Arsenal was leading the reigning Premier League champions at the time of the red card. City, quite predictably, […]

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/ 595 days ago

Inter Miami season ticket holders irate about 'dollar store gifts'

As is standard across Major League Soccer, fans often receive gifts from their respective clubs to thank them for being season ticket holders. These are not lavish items that fully offset the cost of the tickets. But, they can be nice trinkets that fans can use or wear to show their support of the club. […]

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/ 595 days ago

German FA look to Klopp to lead national team, confirms director

Ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been identified as the top candidate to lead the Germany national team in the future. Rudi Voller, the sporting director of the German Football Association (DFB), has made it clear that Klopp would be their first choice if Julian Nagelsmann steps down after the 2026 World Cup. Speaking to German […]

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/ 595 days ago

Bayern, Madrid on alert: Bayer to sell Wirtz in case of €150m bid

Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz, the rising star of German soccer, is at the center of a transfer tug-of-war among Europe’s elite clubs. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder has been a standout performer for Leverkusen. Thus, his talents have not gone unnoticed. However, the German side has reportedly set a hefty $167 million price tag for the […]

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/ 595 days ago

United contact ex-Juve boss despite Ten Hag’s new contract

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag finds himself under increasing scrutiny as the club's performance continues to fall short of expectations. Despite being given the summer to build on his squad and implement his strategies, the Dutchman struggled to deliver consistent results. Now, rumors are swirling that the hierarchy at Old Trafford is exploring potential […]