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/ 785 days agoUSA vs Jamaica preview: USMNT shoots for three-peat
In 2024, the USA has a monumental schedule that can lead to great success. Likewise, a poor spell of form from the USMNT could spell disaster for U.S. soccer in potentially watershed moments in the United States. That all starts this weekend when the USA takes on Jamaica in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals. This […]

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/ 786 days agoGood news for Barca: Camp Nou renovation gets major boost
The time away from Camp Nou during renovation has undoubtedly had a huge impact on Barcelona. It would have been ideal for their path ahead in the UEFA Champions League. However, the Estadi Olimpic, which can accommodate 50,000+ spectators, looked like a perfect enough substitute. But Barcelona's finances have taken a major blow, and their […]

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/ 786 days agoSuarez 2.0: Lewandowski to make surprise Barcelona exit?
Robert Lewandowski is clearly having fun on the field again for Barcelona. The Polish player has scored 20 goals this season, with 13 of them coming in La Liga. He was an important cog in the triumph over Atletico Madrid, contributing with one goal and two assists. Lewandowski was involved in all three of the Blaugrana’s […]

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/ 786 days agoItaly great Di Canio praises Pulisic after success with AC Milan
Christian Pulisic is having a spectacular season, and while Chelsea may question selling the American, Paolo Di Canio is saying it was great business from Milan. In Italy, the USMNT player became a mainstay, scoring the 5,000th Serie A goal for his side, breaking a record. Pulisic has made 39 appearances for the San Siro […]

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/ 786 days agoBarcelona face ultimatum: Find $130m or lose key players
Due to their incapacity to undertake major financial transactions, Barcelona faces an ultimatum to make ends meet financially. It has thus forced them to produce inventive solutions to lure new players in the face of not having excessive funding. Failing to extend Lionel Messi's contract in 2021 exemplified Barcelona's very sensitive predicament. With their finances […]

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/ 786 days agoChelsea tickets for US tour: Schedule, dates, host cities
American fans will have the chance to see Chelsea as tickets are available for more friendlies in the US tour in 2024. It will be the Premier League side's third consecutive visit Stateside after previously making the trip in 2022 and 2023. The Blues are scheduled to play five total fixtures across the country throughout […]

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/ 786 days agoMerson claims gambling in soccer more of an issue than alcohol
Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has labeled recent bans given to Ivan Toney and Sandro Tonali as a "disgrace." Both players received lengthy suspensions due to gambling on soccer matches. Toney was previously given an eight-month ban back in May of 2023 for breaching 232 betting rules. The Brentford striker only just returned to the […]

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/ 786 days agoBarcelona tickets for US tour: Schedule, dates, host cities
Barcelona is taking part in another US tour this upcoming summer, and tickets are now available for the club's three-game slate. The Spanish side will be under new management when Xavi steps down at the end of the season. Therefore, the friendlies in the United States will be one of the first times supporters will […]

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/ 786 days agoLiverpool hires new sporting director to narrow managerial search
Liverpool has officially confirmed the appointment of Richard Hughes as their new sporting director. Hughes previously worked his way up to technical director of fellow Premier League side Bournemouth. The Cherries, however, recently announced that Hughes would depart the club at the end of the current campaign. The pending arrival of Hughes at Liverpool was […]

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/ 786 days agoSporting CP to set Viktor Gyökeres release clause at $130 million
Viktor Gyökeres has been a scoring machine since arriving to Portuguese club Sporting CP in July of 2023. The Swedish striker has racked up 36 goals and 14 assists in just 39 total matches with his new club. His 50 direct goal involvements currently top all players among the top European leagues. Sporting broke their […]

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/ 787 days agoThibaut Courtois tears meniscus, status uncertain for season
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will miss more time after injuring his meniscus during training. The Belgian shot-stopper has not played for Los Blancos this season. He tore the ACL in his left knee just before the beginning of the campaign. Real Madrid has relied on goalkeepers Andriy Lunin and Kepa Arrizabalaga for what has […]

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/ 787 days agoRelevent suit against US Soccer inches closer to Supreme Court
A lawsuit against the US Soccer Federation (USSF) and FIFA alleging antitrust regulation violations is getting closer to the US Supreme Court. The lawsuit comes from Relevent Sports, which wants to host an official La Liga match in the United States. Relevent wants to bring meaningful games to the United States in a bid to […]

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/ 787 days agoMan City tickets for US tour: Schedule, dates, host cities
Manchester City announced its plans for another US tour in the summer of 2024, which you can now purchase tickets to. It is the Premier League side's return to the United States after spending the summer of 2023 on a brief trip to Asia. For 2024, Manchester City is playing four games against several top […]

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/ 787 days agoFenerbahce calls on vote to potentially leave Turkish Super Lig
Officials at Turkish soccer club Fenerbahce may soon elect to officially defect from the Turkish Super Lig. The league is the top division in Turkey and the Yellow Canaries have won the title 19 times in their illustrious history. Only rival Galatasaray has managed to win more top-flight trophies than Fenerbahce. The news comes as […]

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/ 787 days agoArsenal, Liverpool among clubs interested in Bayern’s Kimmich
Bayern Munich is reportedly considering selling Joshua Kimmich this summer. The highly rated and versatile midfielder/defender has been a mainstay with the club since joining back in 2015. Able to play as either a defensive midfielder or right back, Kimmich is widely seen as one of the top players in either position. Nevertheless, negotiations regarding […]