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Lukaku makes massive Saudi claim to ignite transfer talk

According to recent statements from Romelu Lukaku, the Saudi Pro League may be getting its newest celebrity player in a transfer. The Belgian striker's future at Roma’s Stadio Olimpico is uncertain, according to reports, as Chelsea are hoping to cash in on his sale. During Wednesday's friendly match in Riyadh, Roma defeated Al-Shabab 2-1 thanks […]

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Ivory Coast aim to get France Women's coach on loan

Africa Cup of Nations host Ivory Coast learned it was advancing to the round of 16 after its games in the group stage ended. Before them, the African side sacked manager Jean-Louis Gasset. Following their ignominious 4-0 defeat to Equatorial Guinea, the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) axed Gasset and his assistant. Ivory Coast has never […]

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Howe admits Joelinton may have played final Newcastle game

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has claimed that star midfielder Joelinton may have played his final game for the club. The Brazilian recently underwent surgery to repair a nagging groin injury. The setback may force the midfielder to miss the remainder of the current campaign. There is, however, a slim chance that Joelinton could enter the […]

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NWSL announces start of landmark 2024 TV schedule

The National Women's Soccer League, or NWSL, will break new ground in its 2024 TV schedule. With a new broadcast deal across varying platforms, NWSL will make history in the coming season. That starts on Friday, March 15, with the league's first game on the Amazon Prime Video streaming platform, which is new to the […]

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West Ham adds Kalvin Phillips to an already strong midfield core

West Ham has officially signed Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City. The deal is a straight six-month loan. This means that the dynamic midfielder will only remain with the Hammers for the remainder of the current campaign. Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that West Ham has a $50 million option to make the transfer permanent […]

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Who will replace Klopp? Alonso emerges as favorite for Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp has announced that he is stepping away from his role as Liverpool manager. The German coach will depart the club at the conclusion of the 2023/24 campaign. Along with Klopp, the Reds also revealed that assistant coaches Pepijn Lijnders and Peter Krawietz will leave the team. Sporting director Jorg Schmadtke's short time in […]

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Lionel Messi to feature in Super Bowl commercial for beer

Lionel Messi is going to be the star of a commercial during Super Bowl LVIII. Partnering with Michelob Ultra, Messi will make his first appearance in a commercial for American football in February. Additionally, the news of Messi's involvement follows the reveal of Anheuser-Busch being the global beer sponsor for the 2024 Copa America. Messi […]

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Top UEFA official quits because of a new potential rule change

Zvonimir Boban, the now former chief of football at UEFA, has departed his role due to continued tensions within the organization. Boban was previously a dynamic midfielder for Dinamo Zagreb, AC Milan, and the Croatia national team. After retiring from the pitch, he completed a university degree and moved on to sports journalism. However, Boban […]

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Chelsea tracking Villa's Jhon Duran in search for new striker

Chelsea is interested in signing Jhon Duran from fellow Premier League side Aston Villa. The Blues are undeniably looking for reinforcements to help their attacking front line. Despite spending over $1 billion on new players since the summer of 2022, the west London club still needs help in the striker department. After finishing a demoralizing […]

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Liverpool, Man City want Kimmich as Bayern contract talks stall

Liverpool and Manchester City are monitoring a potential move for Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich. The versatile midfielder/defender is widely regarded as one of the top players in his position in all of Europe. The Germany international has already racked up 82 total caps for his country, despite being just 28. Due to his previous […]

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Messi impact: Inter Miami value doubled since star's arrival

The signing of Lionel Messi to Inter Miami in 2023 increased the franchise's value to heights never seen before in Major League Soccer. Since Lionel Messi arrived in the US, MLS and Inter Miami have seen tremendous success. His signing has caused the Herons' popularity to skyrocket. With the club attaining an unbelievable assessment before […]

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McKennie's future more than certain as Juventus plan reward

Weston McKennie's future was completely uncertain when he showed up for the preseason with Juventus. The Turin giants were looking to sell the American midfielder since they were in dire need of funds. Selling him was their only option as they considered a season without European action and UEFA fines. But there has been a […]

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Real Madrid tops Deloitte money list despite Man City’s triumphs

Real Madrid has officially taken the top spot in Deloitte's latest total revenue rankings. The highly regarded multinational accounting firm provides a series of financial services to thousands of individuals and companies all over the globe. This includes issues about auditing, financial consulting, and tax-related problems. However, Deloitte also issues an annual revenue review of […]

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Late legend Pele's body could be exhumed for bizarre reason

The question of how many children the late Brazilian soccer great Pele fathered has sparked new debate. A woman claiming to be the former player’s long-lost daughter demands that his remains be exhumed. After a protracted fight with colon cancer, Pele died on Dec. 29, 2022. The loss of probably the sport's most iconic global […]

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Barca cleared of major charge in Negreira case: What it means

Information about suspected ties between Barcelona and the case involving Enriquez Negreira, Spain's former VP of the Referees Committee, first surfaced about a year ago. After charging the Catalans at the end of 2023, Spanish officials are still looking into the case. La Guardia Civil, the Spanish Prosecutor's Office, is investigating the matter. El Mundo […]