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Top 5 most-watched Premier League games in US history

The Premier League has a profound following in the United States, and some of the most-watched games in the league's history bring millions. With historic clubs that regularly win European competitions, the Premier League is arguably the best soccer league in the world. Few domestic leagues can rival the parity the league brings with so […]

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United minority takeover: Ratcliffe requests supporters' patience

Manchester United will be getting an investment of about $1.3 billion from Sir Jim Ratcliffe. This means that the ownership of the English soccer team has finally been resolved after more than a year of speculation. Investors' insatiable need for sporting assets has been further shown. With the acquisition of 25 percent of the club, […]

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City asking high fee for Joao Cancelo: End of Barcelona dream?

The astronomical transfer fee that Manchester City are asking for Joao Cancelo may put an end to his Barcelona aspirations. The club's precarious financial situation has necessitated some hemming and hawing in the transfer market as of late. It is now par for the course in Catalonia to see loan signings and free-agent coups. In […]

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Barcelona gets first January signing: Vitor Roque debut date

In preparation for his transfer to the Catalan club, Vitor Roque touched down in Barcelona on Wednesday. This coming Friday afternoon, he will join the first team for training. Subject to Roque's formal registration with the club, his arrival, after a $43.6 million agreement from Brazilian club Athletico-PR, is practically finalized. The club's announcement included […]

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How to get an Apple TV+ free trial for 3 months

Apple TV+ has become one of the top destinations for streaming in recent years. The service offers many exclusive series, movies, and documentaries with selections to fit just about any taste. And now you can start seeing for yourself with a free trial to Apple TV+. Get your free trial to Apple TV+ It's really […]

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No Madrid: Misery at United might lead to Varane exit

Raphael Varane feels stifled by his position in the Manchester United squad, and that could prompt his exit. The speculation that Varane may be leaving has intensified in the last several weeks. The Frenchman's contract with Manchester United expires in the summer of 2025, but Erik Ten Hag is relegating him to a supporting role. […]

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FIFA exempt from Women's World Cup tax while players pay big

A new report showed that players at the Women's World Cup in Australia, not FIFA, paid taxes on match earnings. FIFA reached an agreement with the Australian Tax Office (ATO) to not pay for earnings during the tournament. However, players in the competition paid up to 32.5% of their match fee income to the ATO. […]

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Notable players to retire in 2023: Ibra, Bale and Hazard

Soccer provides a flood of memories reliving themselves every season. There are a lot of contests that do not follow a linear calendar like Major League Soccer seasons; instead, they span for two years. There is little downtime for players between the 2022-23 season (which ended in the middle of 2023) and the start of […]

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Manchester City drops $27 million on Argentine teenager

Manchester City is re-upping young talent by purchasing Claudio Echeverri. The 17-year-old River Plate sensation is one of the brightest talents coming out of South America, and Manchester City has had recent success dipping into the Argentine Primera. For example, the club purchased Julian Alvarez from River Plate in January 2022. In his lone season […]

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Premier League goalkeeper pushes ball boy for timewasting

Bernd Leno made headlines for the wrong reasons when he shoved a ball boy during Fulham's game at Bournemouth. With 15 minutes left in the 90 at Vitality Stadium, Fulham trailed Bournemouth by two goals. Desperate to restart the game, the Fulham goalkeeper hunted a ball from one of the ball boys behind the Fulham […]

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Tottenham loses Cristian Romero for a month to injury

Ange Postecoglou will need to find a replacement for Cristian Romero at Tottenham with the latest injury to his side. The Argentine center-back picked up a hamstring injury during Spurs' win over Everton two days before Christmas. The injury is a major miss for a Tottenham side that has rattled off three straight wins after […]

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/ 876 days ago

Boxing Day delivers heated Premier League action

It's one of the biggest days on the English football calendar. How did the results shake out on Boxing Day in the Premier League? Games had implications from the top of the table to the bottom, and here's a rundown of the action from the big day. Boxing Day 2023 Premier League Results Newcastle 1-3 […]

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Brazil risks FIFA suspension over CBF court ruling

FIFA has threatened Brazil with a suspension in the latest development in the controversy surrounding the nation's soccer federation president. Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF) president Ednaldo Rodrigues was removed from office by court order in early December due to issues with his election last year. Two higher courts then upheld the decision this past […]

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/ 877 days ago

What country has the most Copa America titles?

The Copa America tournament is one of the most prestigious international soccer titles on Earth. After the World Cup, it's probably even with the European Championship in terms of importance. With some of the best teams and players competing for glory, it's also one of the hardest to win. But who has the most Copa […]

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How many CONCACAF teams go to Copa America

The Copa America is South America's international championship tournament. However, since 1993, the competition has usually invited guest teams from other regions to participate. This helps with streamlining the format, with a minimum of 12 teams, allowing for more groups. The most frequent visitors over the years have been North American teams. The number of […]