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/ 998 days ago

FIFA suspends Rubiales for unwanted kiss with player

FIFA has decided to officially suspend Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales. The embattled exec previously made headlines for kissing soccer star Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain's triumph at the Women's World Cup. Rubiales initially apologized for the incident, but claimed it was a consensual kiss. Nevertheless, many around the soccer world […]

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/ 998 days ago

Amazon in discussions with Disney over ESPN partnership

It was revealed earlier in the month that Disney was looking for a partner to help invest in ESPN. Disney CEO Bob Iger claimed that although his company wants to keep the sports network, they will likely need help with it. Exploring this avenue could result in various scenarios. Reuters is now reporting that Disney […]

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/ 999 days ago

Miami's US Open Cup win propels Telemundo to top spot

Telemundo's coverage of the U.S. Open Cup matchup featuring Inter Miami and Cincinnati Wednesday night dominated primetime network television in the United States. The network recorded a Total Audience Delivery (TAD) of 1.2 million viewers across the NBCUniversal channels. This includes Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock. The game stands as the number one ranked program on […]

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/ 999 days ago

West Ham agrees huge fee with Ajax for Mohammed Kudus

West Ham has reportedly agreed a fee with Ajax for Mohammed Kudus. The Hammers have been in talks with the Eredivisie side regarding the player for weeks. However, the Ghana international looks set to join the Premier League club in the coming days. David Ornstein of The Athletic is reporting that the two teams reached […]

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/ 999 days ago

Roma wants Lukaku loan as Chelsea soften stance, says report

There has been plenty of talk regarding Romelu Lukaku's future at Chelsea throughout the summer. The Belgian international is still under contract with the Blues, but he clearly does not want to continue with the club. Team brass has been hoping to offload the striker on a permanent deal. However, the west London outfit may […]

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/ 999 days ago

EPL commentators on NBC: Aug. 25 to 27

At what point is it too early for teams to be celebrating or panicking? After gameweek three, we might have a clearer picture. Arsenal picked up a massive win at Crystal Palace with 10 men. Manchester City also had a big weekend last time out with a win over Newcastle United. At the other end […]

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/ 999 days ago

Spanish FA president refuses to resign in dramatic speech

Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales has emphatically refused to step down from his role. The 46-year-old exec received immediate backlash for kissing soccer star Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain collected the Women's World Cup title on Sunday. The triumph was Spain's first ever trophy at the prestigious tournament. High-ranking government officials […]

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/ 999 days ago

Early-season drama: Top five games to watch this weekend

Even though we are early in the European club calendar, league tables are already starting to take shape. Some clubs are struggling to live up to expectations, others are breaking barriers. Soccer fans have already seen some players take leagues by storm, namely Jude Bellingham and his dominance of LaLiga. Just one or two games […]

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/ 999 days ago

Former EPL official purposely made VAR error to protect ref

Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has admitted that he purposely avoided correcting a mistake during a match last season while on VAR duty. The now retired official made the claim while on the Up Front podcast with Simon Jordan. According to Dean, he failed to ask match referee Anthony Taylor to review an incorrect […]

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/ 999 days ago

Leagues Cup doesn't fit CONCACAF ecosystem: How to fix it

The 2023 Leagues Cup was a new era for the competition. No longer simply a series of glorified friendlies, it is now a full-fledged piece of the CONCACAF club puzzle, offering spots in the newly re-christened Champions Cup for 2024. But despite some fun moments (and the perfectly-timed arrival of arguably the world's biggest star), […]

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/ 1000 days ago

Saudi club rekindling interest in Liverpool's Salah

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is once again being targeted by Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad. David Ornstein of The Athletic is reporting that the Middle Eastern club is reigniting their interest in the 31-year-old star. Al Ittihad had links with the Egyptian earlier in the month. Liverpool, however, currently insists that it has no […]

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/ 1000 days ago

Mancini in talks to become Saudi Arabia manager, says report

Roberto Mancini will not head to vacation and retirement quite yet. The manager recently resigned from the Italy national team following some disappointing results in recent months. Despite collecting the 2020 Euro title with the team, Italy then failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Mancini followed up the disappointment with losses […]

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/ 1000 days ago

USL to leave San Diego after 2023 with MLS coming to town

The United Soccer League announced the San Diego Loyal will play its final season in the USL Championship in 2023. With an ownership group led by Andrew Vassiliadis and Landon Donovan, the San Diego Loyal built a strong base in the area. The side only played its first game in the USL Championship in 2020. […]

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/ 1000 days ago

Monaco nearing agreement for Balogun, says report

Monaco is reportedly close to agreeing a deal to sign Folarin Balogun from Arsenal. The two teams have been in talks about the transfer for weeks, but the French side has yet to make another official bid. Arsenal previously rejected an offer for the USMNT striker in the region of $38 million. The Gunners have […]

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Ancelotti dismisses more signings, ends Mbappe saga

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has proclaimed that the club is finished doing business in the transfer market to end any chance of Kylian Mbappe. The transfer market closes in LaLiga on Sep. 1. Mbappe looked like a potential arrival, or any other player, joining the LaLiga giants ahead of September 1st. The Frenchman has […]