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/ 1084 days agoLuton may have to play first month of EPL season on road
Luton Town may be forced to play away from home for the first few weeks of their Premier League season as they make upgrades to their stadium. The Hatters recently earned promotion to the English top flight after beating Coventry City on penalties in May. It will be the club's first-ever season in the Premier […]

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/ 1084 days agoMan Utd currently negotiating with Chelsea for Mount
Manchester United is reportedly confident about striking a deal with Chelsea for Mason Mount. Much like most of his teammates, the English midfielder endured a tough 2022/23 season in west London. However, the Red Devils are hoping to revive his career in Manchester. The Guardian claims that the two Premier League rivals are negotiating for […]

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/ 1084 days agoGundogan brace propels Man City to FA Cup triumph
Manchester City collected their second significant trophy of the season with an FA Cup final win against Manchester United on Saturday. Ilkay Gundogan helped give City the victory thanks to scoring both of his team's goals in the game. The German midfielder netted both scores in the beginning of each half. City got off to […]

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/ 1084 days agoAncelotti fully expects Benzema to remain at Real Madrid
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has claimed that he has "no doubts" that Karim Benzema will stay with the club. There have been recent conflicting reports about the French forward's future. Nevertheless, the coach appears content that his star striker will see out his current contract. Multiple news outlets have reported that Benzema will depart […]

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/ 1084 days agoFan attack on player may end Bordeaux's promotion hopes
Bordeaux's slim hopes of earning promotion to Ligue 1 are in doubt after their match with Rodez was abandoned Friday night. Midfielder Lucas Buades gave Rodez the lead in the 22nd minute but was then injured by a rogue Bordeaux fan. The fan rushed the pitch and pushed Buades as he celebrated the big goal. […]

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/ 1085 days agoJose Mourinho deserves suspension after Europa League row
As Jose Mourinho hounded down Anthony Taylor after Roma's Europa League Final loss to Sevilla, he started a wave of dismal behavior coming out of the Roma supporter base. The Portuguese manager, losing his first European final, waited for the English referee in the garage after the contest. It was truly disgusting behavior. Worse off, […]

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/ 1085 days agoReal Madrid have shock interest in Kai Havertz, says report
Real Madrid reportedly has a serious interest in signing Kai Havertz this summer. The Chelsea attacker previously joined the Blues in 2020 in a deal worth over $90 million. However, the German has not exactly panned out so far in west London. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed Real's wishes on Friday. It is being claimed […]

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/ 1085 days agoParamount+ sponsoring Inter Milan shirt for last two games
During the last two Inter Milan games of the 2022/23 campaign, the Paramount+ logo will feature on the front of the shirt. CBS's paid streaming service is the home of both Serie A and the UEFA Champions League for American audiences. With a game against Torino in the Serie A finale this weekend, this means […]

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/ 1085 days agoRafael Leao new Milan contract has $188 million release clause
AC Milan has confirmed that Rafael Leao has signed a new contract extension to remain with the club. The news is particularly important considering that the 23-year-old star's previous deal was set to expire in 2024. However, the Italian side has now tied down their key player until the summer of 2028. Along with the […]

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/ 1085 days agoLingard among dozen players released by Nottingham Forest
Jesse Lingard has officially departed Nottingham Forest after one year with the club. On Friday, the East Midlands team announced a dozen players will now become free agents. Half of these players were on the senior squad, while the remaining six featured for the youth side. Along with Lingard, Forest also parted ways with Andre […]

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/ 1085 days agoJJ Watt’s connection with Burnley’s small town vibe
JJ Watt is developing a strong connection with Burnley. Granted, the Pewaukee, Wisconsin native has no direct ties to the English town with a population just shy of 100,000. Nor is the former NFL defensive lineman known for his affinity to soccer. For much of Watt's life, his major connection to the sport was through […]

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/ 1085 days agoBayern may sell key attacking trio as club looks to rebuild
Bayern Munich is reportedly ready to part ways with three key players during the summer transfer period in something of a rebuild under Thomas Tuchel. According to Bild, the club will be open to offers for Sadio Mane, Leroy Sane, and Serge Gnabry. The German outlet has made the claims as Bayern endured a fairly […]

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/ 1085 days agoLeeds to target Brendan Rodgers as next coach, says report
Leeds United and Sam Allardyce have predictably parted ways as the club prepares for next season in the Championship. The English coach was previously brought to the team as a last-ditch effort to save the club from relegation. However, Leeds lost three of four matches with Allardyce at the helm and couldn't avoid the drop. […]

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/ 1086 days agoHow Michael Jordan and Seth Meyers helped NBC get the EPL
When World Soccer Talk recently interviewed NBC Sports executive Jon Miller who played a crucial role in helping the broadcaster sign the Premier League rights deal, we learned of the roles that basketball legend Michael Jordan and talk show host Seth Meyers played. Here's how Jon Miller, president of acquisitions and partnerships at NBC Sports, […]

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/ 1086 days agoBay FC unveiled as latest NWSL team
The National Women's Soccer League will be adding a San Francisco Bay Area team in 2024, and now we know what it will be called – Bay FC. The name "Bay Football Club" was unveiled alongside the team branding Thursday. Notably, the club includes USWNT alumni Brandi Chastain, Danielle Slaton, Leslie Osborne and Aly Wagner […]