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/ 1144 days ago

Rashford sinks Brentford as Man Utd move into top 4

Manchester United beat Brentford in a Premier League matchup at Old Trafford on Wednesday thanks to a lone goal by Marcus Rashford. The hosts needed to bounce back after a few disappointing top flight results. In fact, United entered Wednesday not having scored a league goal since February, a three-match span. The lackluster goal output […]

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/ 1144 days ago

Can MLS, Apple and CBS succeed with their soccer offerings?

MLS, Apple and CBS Sports all face challenges in presenting soccer to its audiences. For MLS and Apple, the struggles revolve around convincing casual soccer fans to subscribe to a streaming package they may not want or believe in. With CBS, in their preparation for the launch of their new 24/7 soccer streaming channel, how […]

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/ 1145 days ago

Liga MX referee gets 12 match ban for kneeing player in groin

A Liga MX referee picked up a 12-match ban for kneeing a player in the the groin. The incident occurred in the second half of a heated matchup between Club America and Leon on Saturday. Match referee Fernando Hernandez handed out six yellow cards in the game and even sent off both managers. Leon players […]

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UEFA wants handball law changed to reduce confusion

Newly re-elected UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin spoke publicly on a plethora of topics after his election on Wednesday. This included the failed European Super League and other nations being jealous of the Premier League. However, the UEFA boss also hinted at changes to the handball rule. Ceferin voices concerns over recent rule tweaks Speaking with […]

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/ 1145 days ago

Chelsea toys with Lampard as interim and Enrique for long term

Chelsea officials are apparently considering Frank Lampard to become their caretaker manager. The club sacked previous head coach Graham Potter after just 31 games in charge. The Blues fired Thomas Tuchel back in September, as well. Because they are on the search for yet another manager, the club will now take their time in making […]

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Messi most likely to move to Saudi Arabia, not MLS, says report

Lionel Messi appears likely to depart Paris Saint-Germain this summer, with Saudi Arabia, not MLS, perhaps the more likely. The superstar joined the French club in 2021, but his current contract is set to expire in June. Reports are now surfacing that the Argentina international is strongly considering a move to the Middle East. ESPN […]

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MLS Season Pass announcers for matchday 7 (April 8)

The pairings of MLS Season Pass announcers for the slate of games set for April 8 is here. Fourteen games kickoff on Saturday evening, starting at 7:38 PM ET and wrapping up with a pair of 10:38 PM ET starts. League debutants St. Louis City SC finally got their first loss last week, but they […]

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/ 1145 days ago

Ted Lasso or Welcome to Wrexham: Which one is better?

Ted Lasso and Welcome to Wrexham changed the way soccer fans watch the sport. The former made fans by presenting a fictional club in the world of British soccer; while the latter introduced fans to a once-great Welsh soccer team battling to return to glory. American soccer fans went wild for Ted Lasso and Welcome […]

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Chelsea, Liverpool remain mid-table after goalless draw

Chelsea hosted Liverpool Tuesday night in a matchup of two mid-table Premier League teams. The match would be the first fixture without Graham Potter as head coach for the Blues. Interim boss Bruno Saltor has taken over at the club until a permanent manager can be named. Unfortunately for the neutral fan, there wouldn't be […]

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Barcelona faces ban from Champions League: Decision by June

UEFA will apparently take their time in investigating Barcelona's alleged payments to an ex-LaLiga referee executive. Europe's governing body of the sport is potentially looking to ban the Barcelona from the Champions League. However, the Daily Mail is reporting that the organization may not make an official ruling on the issue until June. Barca previously […]

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Mitrovic receives eight-game ban for pushing referee

Fulham forward Aleksandar Mitrovic picked up a massive eight-game ban stemming from pushing referee Chris Kavanagh. The incident happened during Fulham's FA Cup loss at Manchester United. In response to Willian and his manager picking up red cards, the Serbian pushed Kavanagh while yelling at the referee. At the first sign of physical contact, Kavanagh […]

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Sir Alex Ferguson to receive European cup medal after 40 years

Despite retiring nearly a decade ago, Sir Alex Ferguson is about to add to his medal collection with an old European cup. UEFA has decided to award Aberdeen FC European Cup Winners' Cup medals for their 1983 triumph over Real Madrid. Ferguson was at the helm at the Scottish club from 1978 to 1986 before […]

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Investors buy NWSL expansion team for $53 million in Bay Area

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) has officially announced plans for a new expansion team in San Francisco's Bay Area. It is the 14th host region in the United States women's top flight, and its first season is in 2024. There are currently a dozen teams in the league, but two additional clubs will be […]

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/ 1146 days ago

Man United and Dortmund tickets on sale for Las Vegas friendly

Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund tickets are on sale as both teams head to Las Vegas to face off in a friendly this summer. Each club announced the fixture this week, adding to an already impressive resume of games coming to the United States this summer. This friendly between Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund is […]

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Reading deducted 6 points in Championship due to FFP breach

The English Football League docked Championship side Reading six points after an FFP breach. The governing body issued the penalty after the club failed to obey certain budgetary restrictions. Reading faced warnings about the financial issue regarding EFL's profitability and sustainability rules. The Royals have been in trouble with the EFL for a few years […]