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World Cup Qualifying intensifies in South America on Tuesday

Fresh off dropping points in matchday three, Brazil travels to Uruguay to highlight matchday four of CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying on Tuesday. Argentina remains the only unbeaten team in qualifying after a 1-0 win over Paraguay in Buenos Aires. After four games, the qualifying table significantly resembles the present FIFA World Rankings for the 10 […]

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Chivas, Club America break attendance record in Los Angeles

Liga MX sides Chivas de Guadalajara and Club America played a friendly at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles that broke an attendance record for soccer. While not an official competition, the game brought in over 84,000 spectators to the hallowed ground. That is the most attendees for a game involving two Mexican clubs on […]

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MLS excludes US Open Cup from Messi Meets America docuseries

The producers behind Messi Meets America are not planning on including any footage or mentions of the US Open Cup in the docuseries, World Soccer Talk has learned. Episodes one through three, released October 11 on Apple TV+, cover the period from Lionel Messi's arrival at Inter Miami until the Leagues Cup Final where Miami […]

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Explained: Why MLS doesn't have promotion & relegation

MLS famously does not compete within a system of promotion and relegation. In fact, no league of any real relevance in the United States has ever used the mechanism that has been the standard for the global club game for over a century. But why doesn't MLS use pro/rel? League brass, media personalities and fans […]

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Brighton, Brentford and the sustainability of moneyball in soccer

In an era of ballooning transfer fees and wages with more cash going around than ever, the frugal nature of select clubs has been exemplary in the soccer world. Taking advantage of statistics has allowed clubs like Brighton and Brentford to set themselves apart from other clubs without so much funding. However, there is concern […]

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It's not Frank Lampard: Rangers appoint Beale's replacement

Frank Lampard, formerly of Chelsea and Everton, was reportedly a target for the managerial position at Rangers. Preliminary conversations had taken place, and the 45-year-old manager was interested in heading to Ibrox. As of early October, they were looking for a replacement for Michael Beale, who they had fired. The Englishman lost his job following […]

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Glazers remain at the core of United's decade of struggles

Big spending led to big expectations for Manchester United since the Sir Alex Ferguson era. Couple that with everything the Scot achieved at Old Trafford, and the spotlight on players at Manchester United is brighter than any other club in England. However, the one thing weighing this club down remains the ownership. The Glazer family […]

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AC Milan and Inter urged to stay at San Siro in last-ditch effort

Milan's mayor Giuseppe Sala has suggested that Inter and Milan give the San Siro stadium another look and rethink leaving the project. The two Milanese giants opted to cooperate on a joint effort in 2019. They planned to tear down the existing San Siro stadium and replace it with a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility. However, this […]

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Spurs' stadium vandalized, damage costs to exceed six figures

Numerous acts of vandalism have resulted in over six figures in damage to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. During the weeklong break for international competition, a group of vandals attacked Spurs' north London stadium, causing damage to the stadium and its surrounding area. This event occurred on Monday, October 9, the day after the NFL game […]

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Liverpool to break bank to replace Saudi-bound Mohamed Salah

Following renewed rumors that Mohamed Salah could join a Saudi club, Liverpool are said to be prepared to break their transfer record next summer to replace him. With the Reds already having sold Fabinho and Jordan Henderson to clubs in the Saudi Pro League. Al-Ittihad's £150 million offer for Mohamed Salah may have been too […]

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Pulisic's magic not enough as USMNT fail Germany friendly test

Germany defeated the US Men's National Team (USMNT) at Rentschler Field in Connecticut despite the home nation taking the lead. The fantastic goal scored by Christian Pulisic was just the latest example of his stellar form on the field. After a tense opening 15 minutes, the USMNT finally broke through in the 27th minute on […]

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Serie A, Columbia University announce partnership for students

Columbia University has teamed up with the Italian Serie A to offer students a unique opportunity. The Ivy League institute will allow students in their Sports Management graduate program to work directly with league officials. This can include internships, consulting projects, and other various events. “We are elated to expand even deeper into the world […]

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Two options on table for Aston Villa to resolve Castore kit issues

Castore, the producer of the 2023/24 Aston Villa wet-look shirts, plan to provide the club with numerous options to address the problem. Although the issue is most apparent on Aston Villa's home jerseys, which get noticeably darker throughout games, players have complained that the white away kit is just as bad. Due to its inability […]

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Roy Keane linked to coaching return amid reports of fantastic plot

In June, Wales hoped that Roy Keane would end his coaching exile to take over for Robert Page. With his 2018 dismissal from his role as Ireland's assistant coach under Martin O'Neill, Keane has been absent from the global stage. A year after reuniting with O'Neill at Nottingham Forest, Keane's coaching career came to a […]

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Guardiola planning blockbuster move for Real Madrid midfielder

Pep Guardiola, manager of treble champions Manchester City, allegedly has his sights set on Real Madrid senior midfielder Toni Kroos. Last year, rumors circulated that Kroos was debating whether to retire or continue his career in Madrid. Given that he had already retired from Germany at the international level, this would have hardly been a […]