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Crystal Palace may host 2023 Greek Cup Final

The 2023 Greek Cup Final could be set to be played outside of the Mediterranean country due to concerns over fan safety. According to the Daily Mail, the Greek Football Association is apparently frantically searching for a venue to host the game. AEK Athens and PAOK will feature in the match after advancing through the […]

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6 biggest soccer teams in world to play in US summer tourney

Soccer Champions Tour has revealed the official schedule for their upcoming tournament in the United States. The eight-game competition will feature six of the biggest soccer clubs in the world. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Manchester United, Juventus and AC Milan will all play in the tournament Stateside this summer. The eight games grow a mounting […]

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EPL commentators on NBC: May 13 to May 15

It truly is crunch time now. At each of the different sections of the Premier League table, there is pressure. Some clubs are in desperation mode hoping others drop points. Others merely need to continue what they are doing to reach their goals. The opening game of the weekend has one of each. Leeds United, […]

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Haaland grabs FWA Player of the Year by record margin

Superstar striker Erling Haaland has unsurprisingly won the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year award as the best player in England. The Manchester City forward collected 82% of the votes, the most since the Premier League began. Haaland is currently in the midst of a historic campaign with the reigning champions. He recently broke […]

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Disney launching app to include both Hulu and Disney+

Disney Plus and Hulu will require one app later in 2023. The media conglomerate is creating a service that will allow subscribers to have access to both platform's extensive range of content. There will still be the distinct apps for those that want to have separation in their offerings. Disney CEO Bob Iger discussed the […]

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Late Juventus goal salvages draw against Sevilla

Juventus picked up an extremely late goal to level the score against Sevilla on Thursday. The draw now means that the Europa League semifinal matchup is completely up for grabs. Red-hot striker Youssef En-Nesyri scored for the visitors, while Federico Gatti grabbed Juve's goal late in added time. Both clubs entered the semifinal stage enduring […]

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Roma inches closer to another final with win over Leverkusen

Jose Mourinho and Xabi Alonso go back some time. The latter had the opportunity to learn under the Portuguese as a player when Mourinho coached Real Madrid. Then, before this game, Mourinho compared Alonso to his fiercest managerial rival, Pep Guardiola. Mourinho's Roma met Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of the Europa League […]

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Semra Hunter interview: An American voice in LaLiga

This episode of the World Soccer Talk podcast, featuring a Semra Hunter interview, is presented by Sling. Do not let the accent fool you, Semra Hunter is American. At least, that is what her passport says. However, her time in Spain has made her one of the leaders in coverage of LaLiga, and her experience […]

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Zinchenko and Saliba out of Arsenal squad for rest of season

Arsenal defenders Oleksandr Zinchenko and William Saliba are out of commission for the rest of the 2022/23 campaign. As the Gunners cling to Premier League title hopes, it will be without two of its integral players for the final three games. According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, both players have injuries that rule them […]

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ESPN2 to broadcast upcoming Real Madrid game on TV

ESPN decided to broadcast an upcoming LaLiga matchup between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano on ESPN2. The move is fairly unusual, as most Spanish top-flight games are typically available on ESPN+ or ESPN. The fixture between the two sides is set for Thursday, May 25 at 4 p.m. ET. Real hunting its fourth trophy of […]

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NBC allows fans to hear audio of Premier League referees

NBC Sports is launching a special episode entitled Match Officials Mic'd Up this Monday on its YouTube channel. The program allows us to hear previously unreleased audio of Premier League referees for the first time. The broadcast includes unreleased audio between referees and VAR officials from the 22/23 Premier League season with explanations from PGMOL […]

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Xabi Alonso staying with Leverkusen in blow to Spurs

Xabi Alonso looks set to stay with Bayer Leverkusen beyond the current campaign. Fernando Carro, the German club's chief executive, confirmed his head coach's future in a recent interview with Spanish outlet AS. “He has a contract with us until 2024.” proclaimed Carro. "He is happy here and we are happy with him. We are […]

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San Diego MLS bid vs Landon Donovan's USL team heats up

The latest battleground in the "Soccer Warz" appears to be set, on the coast of southern California. Newspaper reports indicate that a San Diego MLS franchise will be announced in the coming weeks, adding the league's 30th team as early as 2025. The new team would play at Snapdragon Stadium, home of San Diego State […]

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Colorado Rapids suspend midfielder in gambling probe

The Colorado Rapids have suspended attacking midfielder Max Alves due to the player's connection with sports gambling. The club avoided naming the player in their official statement released on Wednesday night. Nevertheless, sources at ESPN and Brazilian outlet O Globo have claimed that the player was certainly involved. “We are aware of the reports regarding […]

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JJ Watt’s plan to make Burnley big in America, like Wrexham

New Burnley minority owner JJ Watt is drawing inspiration from Wrexham mania in his new investment. The former NFL star, along with his wife, recently purchased a stake in the Lancashire club. Watt has even spoken with Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds about his new endeavor. Reynolds apparently gave Watt some tips on how to hit […]