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/ 659 days agoSix players omitted from Chelsea US tour as squad swells
Chelsea has left off quite a few notable players for their upcoming tour of the United States. New Blues boss Enzo Maresca recently named a 28-player squad for their series of preseason friendlies across America. The Premier League side will first face Wrexham on Wednesday, July 31 in California. They will then go up against […]

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/ 659 days agoMLS misses out on Reddit deal with major US sports leagues
Reddit has announced content partnership deals with the NBA, NFL, and MLB. With these new agreements, Reddit has the license to post video highlights on its website, plus the opportunity to do AMAs (Ask Me Anything) with star athletes from those leagues. In return, Reddit intends to share the revenue it obtains from advertisers with […]

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/ 659 days agoWhy Real Madrid are trying to remove LaLiga's Javier Tebas
Controversial LaLiga President Javier Tebas has clashed heads with Real Madrid and Barcelona over recent years for different reasons. He has been a noted combatant of Barcelona's financial struggles. Oftentimes, he argues Barcelona must sell its players to make ends meet. In Real Madrid's case, Tebas has fought Real Madrid's dream of launching a new […]

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/ 659 days agoPremier League among leagues suing FIFA for fixture congestion
The Premier League is among the competitions joining forces with FIFPRO regarding a lawsuit against FIFA. The organization officially represents 39 of the biggest soccer divisions in 33 countries across the continent. In total, 1,130 clubs, including all 20 Premier League teams, are represented by the European Leagues. FIFPRO announced earlier this summer that they […]

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/ 659 days agoNewcastle works to hush links between Eddie Howe and England
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is one of the leading candidates to succeed Gareth Southgate as the head coach of the England national team. That greatly goes against the wishes of Newcastle, Howe's current employers. Therefore, the Magpies are trying to settle things down in terms of keeping Howe on board. A new report shows that […]

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/ 659 days agoEFL launches new Fantasy League for 2024/25 campaign
Joining the Fantasy Premier League this season is a fantasy competition for the EFL Championship, League One and League Two. Yet, Fantasy Premier League involves teams just from the English top flight. Fantasy EFL is a pool of all players from the second, third and fourth divisions in England. That means the 72 clubs in […]

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/ 659 days agoAmerican Bournemouth owner denies support of PL games in US
Bill Foley, the American owner of English Premier League side Bournemouth, commented on the prospect of games in the US. FIFA has said it is investigating whether it is feasible to host games from domestic leagues in other countries. This stems from LaLiga working to host a competitive game in the United States. A lengthy […]

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/ 659 days agoWest Ham's bus hits the USA streets, but is it real?
West Ham is in the USA for its schedule of preseason friendlies, and it is doing so with a lavish bus with an over-the-top showpiece. West Ham posted a video of this bus cruising through the streets of Tampa, FL, on Monday afternoon. Immediately following the video, questions surfaced regarding how legitimate the bus is. […]

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/ 660 days agoFans who want VAR abolished in Norway suspend game
Protests against VAR in Norway took a drastic, and frankly bizarre, twist at the weekend during a an Eliteserien game. Rosenborg BK hosted Lillestrom on Sunday in a match between two mid-table teams. The incidents in the game happened straight from kickoff. Fans launched objects onto the pitch out of frustration with VAR. Although there […]

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/ 660 days agoArgentina's racism controversy rolls on after new incident
Argentina has become the focus of racism in soccer following a celebratory song that players chanted after their Copa America victory. A social media video on the account of Enzo Fernandez went viral. The song attacked the heritage of the France national team, citing the players as Africans. Philippe Diallo, the President of the France […]

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/ 660 days agoNo Messi vs Yamal? Conflicts with scheduling 2025 Finalissima
Argentina's recent Copa America victory over Colombia has sparked immense anticipation for a historic meeting between Lionel Messi and his potential successor, Lamine Yamal. If it happens, the clash will occur in the Finalissima, a match between the Copa America and UEFA European Championship winners. Ever since Lamine Yamal's impressive performance in UEFA Euro 2024, comparisons […]

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/ 660 days agoMessi's Miami teammate Gomez set for Premier League move
Brighton are on the verge of completing a significant transfer deal, with talks progressing to sign Paraguayan midfielder Diego Gomez from Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami. The 21-year-old talent has drawn considerable attention with his performances. Thus, as negotiations near completion, a move to Europe seems imminent. Gomez has been a standout player in MLS, joining […]

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/ 660 days agoTextor to reenter Everton takeover talks after Friedkin blow?
Everton face a new wave of uncertainty following the collapse of US billionaire Dan Friedkin’s takeover attempt. Friedkin's withdrawal came after a month of exclusive talks, driven by concerns about the club’s mounting debt. This development has plunged the Merseyside club back into turmoil, exacerbating an already turbulent period. Friedkin’s decision to end the takeover […]

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/ 660 days agoBrazil or retirement? Ancelotti teases future plans beyond Madrid
The esteemed Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti has subtly suggested that his current role might be his final professional engagement. At 65 years old, Ancelotti has recently inked a new deal with Real Madrid, extending his tenure until 2026. His recent remarks indicated his contentment with his current position, though he humorously acknowledged that his […]

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/ 660 days agoCloser to PSG? Napoli leave Osimhen out of preseason friendly
Victor Osimhen's absence from Napoli’s lineup during their recent friendly win against Mantova clearly indicates that his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain is nearing completion. Despite resuming regular training, Osimhen was notably missing from the squad, fueling speculation about his imminent move. This development comes as Napoli and PSG are reportedly negotiating the terms of the […]