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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 […]

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/ 787 days agoReal Madrid, Barcelona and Milan invade USA this summer
Many of the biggest clubs in the world have announced their plans to play summer friendlies in the USA in 2024, and that includes Real Madrid, Barcelona and AC Milan. Each of those clubs has an impressive following in the United States. Barcelona and Real Madrid are arguably the two most popular clubs in the […]

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/ 787 days agoFans get 50% refund after Messi misses match in Hong Kong
Hong Kong fans who purchased tickets to see Inter Miami and Lionel Messi play a friendly in early February will receive a partial refund. The Argentine superstar came under fire when he did not feature in a matchup against a Hong Kong XI. Over 38,000 fans filled the Hong Kong Stadium in hopes of watching […]

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/ 787 days agoRatcliffe claims United will exercise caution in transfer market
New Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe claims the club will change its transfer market policy heading into the summer. The British billionaire recently purchased just over 27% of the club for around $1.6 billion. Despite only becoming a minority owner, the deal gives Ratcliffe sporting control of the team. As a result, much […]

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/ 787 days agoChelsea vs Celtic tickets on sale for friendly at Notre Dame
Tickets to the friendly between Chelsea and Celtic this upcoming summer at Notre Dame Stadium are now on sale. The English giants are making another trip to the United States this summer. It is the Blues' third trip to the USA for summer friendlies in the last three years. For Celtic, playing friendlies in the […]

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/ 788 days ago5 best games to watch during international break
In the March international break, many of the major sides are playing friendlies. France, England, Brazil, and Argentina are preparing for summer tournaments. However, the March international break goes well beyond just games without consequence. Euro 2024 qualifying reaches its head when 12 teams battle for the final three spots. While the traditional favorites are […]

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/ 788 days agoLionel Messi to miss Argentina friendlies in March with injury
Lionel Messi is not going to be a part of the squad when Argentina plays a pair of friendlies in the United States in the March international break due to injury. The Inter Miami star required a second-half substitution in the club's CONCACAF Champions Cup win over Nashville. Then, Messi was not a part of […]

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/ 788 days agoTwelve fans arrested in Turkish Super Lig for storming the pitch
Violence and hooliganism transpired in the Turkish Super Lig this past weekend when Trabzonspor fans attacked Fenerbahce players on the pitch. Fenerbahce had just defeated third-place Trabzonspor to keep pace with Galatasaray in the Turkish top flight. Visiting players from Fener celebrated their win on the pitch after the whistle. Michy Batshuayi had just scored […]

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/ 788 days agoEnough is enough: MLS replacement referee errors are maddening
The most recent MLS matchday saw the replacement referee crisis hit a new level with rampant errors across the league's games. The issues were so bad that the Professional Soccer Referees Association commented on how the officiating is having major consequences on the table and the quality of the competition. "This past weekend in MLS, […]

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/ 788 days agoNew MLS team San Diego FC has unique twist in recruiting
San Diego FC will have the opportunity to take advantage of international recruiting due to the location of the side's training facility ahead of its MLS debut. While construction is ongoing at the complex, the future of the club is already starting to come to fruition. The 50,000-square-foot facility also has a boarding program for […]

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/ 788 days agoNottingham Forest suffers four-point drop to fall into bottom three
The Premier League issued Nottingham Forest a points deduction on Monday that immediately sends the club into the relegation zone. The four-point slash comes as a result of Forest breaching the Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) that protect financial fair play (FFP). Premier League authorities noted that Forest's losses came from exuberant spending upon the […]

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/ 788 days agoFA Cup last-eight drama yields another potential derby in Final
This weekend's quarterfinals of the FA Cup provided high-intensity clashes that demanded stoppage-time and extra-time goals to set up a fascinating semifinal draw. In the end, three familiar faces emerged to reach the semifinals of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium. Manchester City, the defending champions, comfortably advanced over Newcastle courtesy of a first-half brace […]

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/ 789 days agoInjury woes: Will Messi play for Argentina in US friendlies?
Fans of the beautiful game may be disappointed to hear that Lionel Messi may not play in the next international friendlies for Argentina. After their match against El Salvador on March 23, Argentina will face Costa Rica four days later, on March 26. After suffering a muscular injury, the Argentine missed Inter Miami's most recent […]

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/ 789 days agoMbappe has fantastic response to fan asking him to join Arsenal
While Arsenal's supporters fret about the club's future in their pursuit of the Premier League crown, rumors of potential transfers abound. Competition for Kylian Mbappe's signing has intensified since he announced last summer that he won't stay at Parc des Princes. The Gunners have been a contender, keeping pace with the greatest clubs in Europe […]

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/ 789 days agoRaphinha attracts Saudi interest, Barcelona ask for hefty fee
Barcelona are facing increased interest in Brazilian winger Raphinha, with financial pressures rumored to have the potential to impact their decision. No one in Catalonia disputes the idea that Barcelona must make a profit this summer; the Catalan club is facing the mystery of which players to keep and which to let go. These financial […]