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/ 1020 days ago

Japan, Spain advance to Women's World Cup quarterfinals

Japan and Spain have become the first teams to book their places in the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup. The two sides previously qualified for the knockout round after finishing first and second respectively in Group C. Japan took care of Norway on Saturday in a evenly matched fixture. Spain, on the other hand, […]

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/ 1020 days ago

USA vs Sweden preview: Americans backing into knockout rounds

The USWNT has not played well thus far at the Women's World Cup. In fact, the Americans are backing into the knockout rounds. This year was the first time the USWNT had failed to win at least two group stage games. Because of this they finished as the runners-up in their group. By finishing as […]

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/ 1020 days ago

Messi bears fruit to Miami with new $75m from investment firm

Inter Miami’s owners are reaping the benefits of their investment in the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi. After completing a $75 million preferred equity holding in Inter Miami and Lionel Messi, Ares Management Corporation becomes the club's second investment firm in Major League Soccer. The club said in a statement that it will utilize […]

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/ 1020 days ago

FS1 now in more US homes than ESPN

ESPN has officially been dethroned as the most carried sports television network in United States. The massive media channel, like most other traditional networks, has experienced a significant drop in subscribers in recent years. This is mostly due to the fact that many Americans have cut their cable or satellite plans and opted for streaming […]

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/ 1021 days ago

Italy soccer slams Saudi clubs for transfers, calls upon FIFA

If FIFA doesn't step in to stop Saudi Arabia from dominating the transfer market, the Italy soccer federation president says the sport risks becoming unbalanced. Currently, Saudi Arabians are throwing the soccer world into disarray by paying extraordinary salaries and making record transfer offers. Famous players who played for European sides are flocking to participate […]

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/ 1021 days ago

PSG's revenge: 4 Real Madrid stars targeted amid Mbappe saga

It's been years since the speculation began about PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe signing with Real Madrid. This summer's transfer window, though, may mark the conclusion of the saga. The Frenchman seems destined to one day play at Santiago Bernabeu, even if that doesn't happen during the 2023-24 season. The most exciting part of the story […]

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/ 1021 days ago

Nottingham Forest wants USMNT star Tyler Adams

Premier League club Nottingham Forest has shown interest in signing Tyler Adams from the United States national team. Although Leeds United benefited from his presence on the pitch, Adams and Leeds suffered relegation to the EFL Championship. The disappointment of his first season at Elland Road hurt even more thanks to an injury that ended […]

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/ 1021 days ago

When is Welcome to Wrexham season two coming out?

Cable network FX has officially announced the release date of season two of Welcome to Wrexham. The hit series is coming off six Emmy nominations for its freshman season. This includes Outstanding Unstructured Reality Series and Outstanding Cinematography for Reality Program. The show has already collected multiple Critics’ Choice awards for best sports documentary and […]

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/ 1021 days ago

Carlos Vela takes aim at Leagues Cup for bold reason

Los Angeles FC star winger Carlos Vela has spoken out against the Leagues Cup, saying that it unfairly targets Liga MX teams. The United States and Canada play host each year to the Leagues Cup, a North American soccer tournament including teams from Major League Soccer and Liga MX. Four clubs from each division participated […]

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/ 1021 days ago

Disney may consider spinning off ESPN into separate company

Disney is reportedly considering splitting ESPN into a completely separate company. CNBC is claiming that Disney CEO Bob Iger may opt to spin off the mammoth sports network as a last resort. Disney currently owns an 80% controlling stake in ESPN, with Hearst Communications holding the remaining 20%. CNBC reports that Disney is currently trying […]

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/ 1021 days ago

Messi vs. Women's World Cup: World Soccer Talk Podcast

The two biggest soccer stories this summer battle against each other (and our time and attention) on the latest episode of the world's longest running soccer podcast, World Soccer Talk. Indeed, It's a battle royale between Messi and Women's World Cup. Which one is winning? Messi games with Inter Miami have become a must-watch on […]

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/ 1021 days ago

Power of Messi: US Soccer sells global Open Cup rights deal

Prior to Lionel Messi's arrival in Major League Soccer, there was little to no desire from foreign broadcasters to acquire rights to the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Despite the competition's impressive 108-year history, it did not have any sort of draw. Even domestically, there was not a heightened interest in broadcasting the tournament with […]

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/ 1021 days ago

Bundesliga fans' wishes come true: ESPN+ launches whip-around show

The wishes of Bundesliga fans have come true. Germany's Bundesliga is making a new whip-around show available to its international TV partners including ESPN+. For the first time, services showing the Bundesliga around the world have access to the league’s multicast of matches that kickoff simultaneously on Saturdays as well as weekday rounds. The German […]

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/ 1021 days ago

Comparison of team payrolls between MLS and Championship

A wide variety of leagues exist in the world of professional soccer, each with its own history, rules, and economics. When compared to the traditional club structure of the Championship, Major League Soccer's wage cap and single-entity structure encourage financial stability and parity, respectively. Knowing how teams in these two major leagues on different continents […]

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/ 1021 days ago

FIFA opens Miami office for World Cup 2026 planning

FIFA, the world's governing body for soccer, has officially finalized the lease and opened a brand-new office in Miami, Florida. The 60,000 square-foot office space is located in the leafy Miami suburb of Coral Gables. Located less than two miles from Biltmore Hotel, FIFA's office inside 396 Alhambra Circle is shared with other building tenants […]