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Chelsea escapes with win over Leeds to reach FA Cup last eight

The round of 16 in the FA Cup concluded on Wednesday, and one game that stood out was Chelsea hosting Leeds. Even though this was a match involving teams from different divisions, the storylines were there. Chelsea, coming off its League Cup Final loss against Liverpool, was desperate for a bounce-back victory. That would not […]

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Barcelona looks to Inzaghi as contender to replace Xavi

The departure of Xavi from Barcelona this summer will signal a shift in leadership for the Catalan club. Xavi confirmed his summer departure from Camp Nou after the 5-3 home loss to Villarreal at the end of January. Despite the team's recent resurgence, the 44-year-old has maintained that he is sticking with his decision to […]

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Ticket prices to see Messi at Copa America soar after selling out

Tickets for all Argentina games are sold out as ticket prices soar to see Lionel Messi at Copa America. After going on sale earlier this afternoon, tickets for Argentina's three Group Stage games sold out within one hour. As a result, tickets are now only available through the secondary market. So, if you want to […]

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Regret? Saudi league star reveals Arsenal & Barca failed moves

According to Ruben Neves, he was close to moving to one of two European top sides, Barcelona or Arsenal, over the summer. Nevertheless, he decided to join Al-Hilal instead. For much of last season, fans wondered what would happen to the midfielder. He was a hot topic due to his stated goal of joining a […]

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Return to coaching in cards for Zidane, future set in England?

A comeback to coaching is in the works for the renowned French player and Real Madrid hero Zinedine Zidane in England. The 51-year-old recently made it public that he is not retired and is instead waiting for the right chance. Zidane was once thought of as a leading candidate to succeed Didier Deschamps as coach […]

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De Gea set for return to play with European giants

As part of their goalkeeping overhaul, Barcelona is targeting a significant coup: former United goalkeeper David de Gea for free. After De Gea's unexpected nine-month spell without a club, the LaLiga giant is eager to acquire the seasoned goalkeeper. The 33-year-old is now without a club, so Barcelona view this as a chance to sign […]

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Mbappe demands brother to join him at Madrid: What's next?

Kylian Mbappe's tenure at Paris Saint-Germain has always had an air of inevitable fleetingness. Amid all the chaos, pandering, and politics, the player became greater than the club and the league. Thus, his off-field accomplishments will define his Parc des Princes tenure just as much as his on-field exploits. Real Madrid had the Frenchman on […]

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Rochdale faces liquidation as US investors interested in club

Historic English soccer club Rochdale is currently in the midst of a serious financial situation with liquidation threatening. Simon Gauge, the chairman of Rochdale, recently revealed that the team has to raise significant funds in the coming weeks to avoid falling into administration. Gauge admitted that the club needs about $2.5 million by the end […]

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Arsenal wants top striker in summer, but financial worries linger

Arsenal brass is growing concerned with ongoing injury issues with Gabriel Jesus. The striker has performed fairly well for the Gunners since arriving from rivals Manchester City in 2022. The Brazilian has racked up 32 combined goals and assists in 56 total appearances with the club. Jesus also works well with manager Mikel Arteta's tactics. […]

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USA vs Brazil tickets on sale for Orlando game

U.S. Soccer has officially announced that the United States men's national team will face Brazil this summer. In what may be one of the hottest events this June, USA vs Brazil tickets are now on sale through the secondary market before they're available for general sale to the public. The two national teams will face […]

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Argentina tickets for games in USA: Schedule, dates, host cities

Defending World Cup champion Argentina is playing many games in the United States this year, and fans can get tickets now. In total, La Albiceleste is playing seven games in two sets of friendlies and the 2024 Copa America. Based on the side's performance in its defense of the Copa America this summer, that number […]

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How the number of pro soccer teams in the USA compares to abroad

As of 2024, ninety-four men's soccer teams in the United States are designated as professional. That spans Major League Soccer, the USL Championship, MLS Next Pro, NISA, and USL League One. Granted, it does not include all of MLS Next Pro, because many teams in that division are reserves. While 94 professional men's teams are […]

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Remodeled Bernabeu Stadium causes Madrid real estate boom

The ongoing renovations at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu Stadium have directly affected real estate prices in the city. Alterations to the historic arena were previously announced back in 2017. The actual work, however, began two years later, just before the COVID-19 pandemic. Team officials planned to expand the stadium's maximum capacity in the renovations. Nevertheless, […]

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USL signs new multi-year deal with ESPN ahead of 2024 season

The United Soccer League, or USL, signed a multi-year broadcasting deal with ESPN just before the beginning of the 2024 campaign. The deal encompasses both the USL Championship and USL League One. It does not cover every game across the two divisions. Still, the deal allows ESPN to promote the competitions that rank as the […]

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Bayern put Liverpool's Robertson atop summer transfer wishlist

Bayern Munich is already looking for a potential replacement for Alphonso Davies. It was revealed on Monday that Davies will depart the German giants in favor of Real Madrid. The star defender has been locked in contract negotiations with Bayern for months. However, Davies is holding out for either more money or a better opportunity. […]