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Prominent UK minister hid in closet to avoid Hillsborough families

Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May disclosed a minister hid in a closet to avoid seeing Hillsborough Disaster victims' relatives. The former prime minister declined to identify the politician. Yet, she did imply that the encounter occurred within the context of Whitehall's unwillingness to 'rake over the past' by reopening the investigation into the […]

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Atlanta vs Inter Miami: Coverage plans for Messi's big game

Lionel Messi is playing his first competitive game on turf when Inter Miami faces Atlanta United. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the first traditional NFL stadium to host Messi in a competitive game at club level. Even if the field has turf, Messi is not shying away from the grand stage. As usual, MLS Season Pass is […]

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Everton set to be 10th Premier League club owned by Americans

Everton ownership has officially agreed to sell the club to 777 Partners. The deal had been in the works for some time, as negotiations between the two sides continued for months. Exact finances are not yet available. However, outgoing owner Farhad Moshiri will lose money in the deal. Still, the Premier League must approve of […]

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UEFA plans expansion to Women’s Champions League

There is growing concern that the Women's Champions League's current format is holding it back from reaching its full potential. Thus, UEFA and other influential parties are looking into the possibility of extending the tournament. The tournament structure changed for the 2021-22 season. UEFA added a Group Stage consisting of four groups of four teams […]

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Real Madrid tracking Chelsea defender James, says report

Real Madrid is reportedly monitoring Chelsea star right-back Reece James. The Spanish giants will, however, reportedly not make a potential move for the England international until next summer at the earliest. According to Diario AS, the LaLiga side sees James as a long-term replacement for Dani Carvajal. Carvajal has been a mainstay in the Los […]

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Steve Bruce favorite to become next Ireland manager

Steve Bruce, the former manager of Newcastle, is now the frontrunner to lead the Irish national team. Ireland has won just one of its five qualifying games so far. Consequently, the Irish are at severe risk of missing Euro 2024. Even though they have not been doing well, Steven Kenny has been given the green […]

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EPL commentators on NBC: Sep. 16 to 18

After the September international break, the Premier League returns in a huge way. We may not have a traditional derby like Arsenal against Manchester United from just before the hiatus. However, there are some key matchups among teams toward the top of the fledgling Premier League table. On Saturday, Manchester City looks to create a […]

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Premier League to run Women’s Super League from 2024

Financial conflicts between Premier League teams and a relaunch of the Women's Super League next year might derail the initiative. According to the Daily Mail, the FA requested $31 million from Premier League teams. This can establish a new, more competitive league for the next 2024-25 season. So far, consensus has not been reached. The […]

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/ 978 days ago

Sancho trains alone as Man United manager seeks apology

Jadon Sancho will continue to train separately away from his Manchester United teammates for the time being as he holds out on an apology. The star winger was previously left out of the club's last match against Arsenal on September 3rd. It now appears as if Sancho will not return to normal training until he […]

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/ 978 days ago

Argentine rising talent rejects Juventus and Brighton for Man City

According to reports, Manchester City and Boca Juniors have reached an agreement on a transfer fee for forward Valentin Barco. The 19-year-old has emerged as a key player for the Argentine club, where he mostly plays in defense. Barco contributed three goals so far this year, scoring once and assisting twice, despite being a left-back. […]

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/ 978 days ago

Three Real Madrid youngsters arrested in new Spanish scandal

Spanish authorities arrested three Real Madrid junior players. This adds fuel to the ongoing firestorm around sexism and related scandals in Spanish soccer. According to El Confidencial, the players have been detained on suspicion of exposing sexually explicit details. This fresh issue involves a trio of players from the youth academy, the second squad, and […]

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Thierry Henry still waiting on CBS Sports to finalize contract renewal

On the day of the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final, French soccer superstar Thierry Henry told viewers on air that he was ready to talk with CBS Sports about extending his contract with the US broadcaster. Three months after that final in Turkey, Thierry Henry's CBS contract is still not finalized. While CBS Sports was […]

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Carragher, Henry hoping yet to see the best of Christian Pulisic

Jamie Carragher and Thierry Henry said the best is hopefully yet to come for USMNT and AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic. After a disappointing spell at Chelsea, Pulisic moved to the Serie A outfit. There, he already has a pair of goals in three games. His three starts this season are only five fewer than […]

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Onana may miss up to 7 Man United matches in early 2024

Manchester United could be without Andre Onana for multiple matches in early 2024. The star goalkeeper recently helped Cameroon qualify for the 2023 African Cup of Nations tournament. With Onana between the posts, Cameroon beat Burundi 3-0 on Tuesday night. As a result, the Indomitable Lions booked their place in the upcoming competition. The 2023 […]

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Maguire clarifies specific reasons for West Ham deal collapse

This summer, transfer rumors were swirling around Harry Maguire, the ex-Manchester United captain, and a deal with West Ham. United and The Hammers reached a $37 million transfer agreement this summer, but Maguire did not join the Hammers. To move to the London Stadium, the defender was willing to take a wage reduction, but he […]