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LaLiga+ airing over 30 preseason games

A slew of preseason games involving Spanish top-flight clubs will be available on LaLiga+. This is the division's over-the-top (OTT) streaming platform for international audiences. This includes several major games, such as Manchester United against Athletic Club or Atletico Madrid's game against Manchester City. Already, the platform streamed Celta Vigo's 5-0 win over Cristiano Ronaldo […]

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Peacock raising its subscription price in August

The Peacock subscription price will no longer be $4.99 per month. Starting in August, NBC's paid streaming platform is bumping up all subscription prices. This is a trend that has been standard among other options. For example, ESPN+ and Paramount+ both bumped their prices up within the last 12 months. ESPN+ is now $9.99 per […]

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Send Off Series games are happening less often for US Soccer

The 2023 Women's World Cup begins this week. The competition gets underway on July 20 when co-hosts Australia and New Zealand kick off against Republic of Ireland and Norway, respectively. The USWNT begins their quest for a third consecutive title on July 22 in Group E against Vietnam. But fans in the US did not […]

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Inter Miami nearing another superstar addition this summer

Luis Suarez is reportedly nearing a move to Major League Soccer side Inter Miami. The Uruguay international could be the latest former Barcelona star to join Lionel Messi on South Beach. After the Argentine announced in June that he would be signing for Miami, Sergio Busquets followed suit. Also, Jordi Alba is nearing an agreement […]

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Netflix reveals new docuseries on USWNT World Cup run

Netflix has announced a new docuseries surrounding the United States women's national team. The streaming service revealed on Monday that Netflix cameras will follow the USWNT throughout the upcoming 2023 Women's World Cup. Footage from the filming will then be made into the future series. “The all-access sports series will allow audiences to intimately follow […]

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49ers complete Leeds takeover as latest American EFL owners

The English Football League approved the recent takeover of Leeds United by NFL team San Francisco 49ers. This marks the latest example of American investors acquiring controlling stakes in English football clubs. However, the 49ers are not new to soccer club ownership or Leeds United. In 2018, the 49ers purchased 44% of Leeds United. The […]

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Inter Milan interested in USMNT's Balogun, says report

Inter Milan is reportedly interested in signing Folarin Balogun from Arsenal. The Serie A side needs a new striker as Romelu Lukaku's future is murky at the moment. Despite seemingly being a good match, Lukaku most likely will not return to Milan this summer. Inter has not been able to strike a deal with Chelsea […]

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MLS Season Pass: Can you sign up for just one team?

MLS Season Pass is a major shift in sports league broadcasting deals. The service gives you live access, in multiple languages, to each and every Major League Soccer game. No blackouts, no geographical restrictions. That's great. But can you get a version of MLS Season Pass for one team? The short answer is no. Maybe […]

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Newcastle risks atmosphere for increased stadium capacity

Newcastle has looked into increasing the capacity of its stadium, St James' Park. However, that could come at a cost, both financially and socially. Currently, St James' Park holds a maximum of 52,305, which makes it the seventh-biggest stadium in the Premier League. With wealthy owners and an impressive performance in the most recent campaign, […]

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Harry Kane not interested in joining PSG, says report

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is reportedly not interested in potentially joining Paris Saint-Germain. The reigning Ligue 1 champions have been heavily linked with the star in recent days. Nevertheless, Telegraph Sport is now claiming that joining the Parisians does not necessarily excite Kane. The news likely leaves Spurs fans happy. After all, PSG seemingly […]

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Ronaldo claims Saudi league 'better than MLS' right now

Cristiano Ronaldo has made some bold claims about the rise of the Saudi Pro League. The Portugal international spoke to the media following Al Nassr's friendly match with Spanish side Celta Vigo on Monday. "The Saudi league is better than MLS," proclaimed Ronaldo when asked directly about playing in the United States. Ronaldo's comments could […]

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Innovative women's French national team video combats gender prejudice

There's a new video, produced by women's French national team partners Orange and Marcel, that will make you think again about women's soccer. It's really at it's most effective when you go in spoiler-free. So before any other description, take a look at the video for yourself: Titled "Compil des Bleues", the piece begins as […]

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/ 1039 days ago

CBS announces coverage of headline friendlies

Although many top clubs are in action in the United States this summer, CBS has soccer fans covered for the clubs that are in action across the world. With many games in Asia, CBS lined up live broadcasts of seven friendlies from the end of July through early August. It includes European and domestic champions, […]

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Rashford top-five in EPL wages with new Man United contract

A new contract with Manchester United now has Marcus Rashford in the upper echelon of wages in the Premier League. His new five-year deal keeps Rashford at his boyhood club through at least 2028. Fresh off scoring a sensational 30 goals in 56 appearances with the Red Devils, Rashford will continue his stay. Originally, Rashford's […]

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FIFA fails to capitalize on the growth of women's soccer

On the eve of the Women's 2023 World Cup, the popularity and commercial potential of women's soccer continues rising. However, FIFA has struggled to fully capitalize on broadcast rights amid high expectations. Despite expanding the tournament field and record viewership in 2019, FIFA fell short of its lofty $300 million target for rights fees by […]