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/ 865 days agoAfrica Cup of Nations games to watch in group stage
Finally, the Africa Cup of Nations is here. After a tumultuous two-year period that saw the first African nation make the World Cup semifinals, multiple scandals inside CAF, an African "Super League," and over $118 million allocated to improving soccer infrastructure in Africa, the 34th AFCON has arrived. Read on to find out the best […]

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/ 865 days agoBirmingham City replaces Wayne Rooney with Tony Mowbray
Championship relegation candidate Birmingham City FC named Tony Mowbray as its manager to replace Wayne Rooney. The Blues sacked Rooney after just 15 games in charge of the club. When Rooney took over at Birmingham City, the side was sixth in the Championship table. At the time of his dismissal, BCFC sank to 20th in […]

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/ 865 days agoKylian Mbappe more impressed by Premier League than Madrid
Kylian Mbappe is free to choose any team to move to in 2024, and he may have his sights on the Premier League, not Real Madrid. For months, if not years, Real Madrid emerged as the next stopping point in the career of the world-class Frenchman. Yet, the LaLiga side's lack of commitment to sign […]

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/ 865 days agoGermany icon Franz Beckenbauer dies at age 78
One of the most legendary players in the history of soccer in Germany, Franz Beckenbauer, passed away on Monday. The star's family confirmed his passing to German news agency DPA. "It is with deep sadness that we announce that my husband and our father, Franz Beckenbauer, passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday, Sunday, surrounded […]

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/ 865 days agoInter Miami traveling over 24,000 miles for preseason games
Inter Miami is turning into a traveling team for its preseason games ahead of the 2024 MLS campaign. Teams from across the globe are trying to get their hands on a contest against Lionel Messi as his career winds down. Therefore, over the next two months, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are playing games in […]

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/ 865 days agoThe wait is over: Brazil to announce new national team coach
Brazil is ready to settle on a national team head coach after months of sitting in limbo without a permanent manager. Until now, Fernando Diniz oversaw the Seleção after the federation sacked the previous caretaker manager, Ramon Menezes. Before Menezes, Tite was the manager of the Brazil national team for over six years. He departed after […]

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/ 865 days agoItaly to play series of friendlies in United States this March
Italy is making its long-awaited return to the United States this spring to play a pair of friendlies. The four-time World Cup winners last played in the United States in 2005. That summer, the Italians drew against Ecuador at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. In March, Italy is playing two teams it does […]

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/ 866 days agoPochettino dismisses Maatsen exit talk amid reported agreement
The loan transfer of Chelsea youth product Ian Maatsen to Borussia Dortmund is very near. The latest updates seem to suggest that the two clubs have already reached an agreement verbally. The most recent reports indicate that Borussia Dortmund are targeting the current transfer window to bolster their defensive options. So, the German heavyweights have […]

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/ 866 days agoBarcelona eye surprising move for ex-player yet to play this term
A tumultuous ride characterizes this season for Barcelona. The La Liga heavyweights are in an uncomfortable position, trailing Real Madrid by ten points and sitting in fourth place. Therefore, their pursuit of domestic glory seems more difficult than ever before. Problems have only become worse after 19-year-old prodigy Gavi hurt his knee. A torn anterior […]

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/ 866 days agoVarane offered to Real Madrid's arch-rivals on cut-price deal
Barcelona has allegedly been given the opportunity by Manchester United to purchase a World Cup winner for a reduced fee during the January transfer window. Allegedly, Manchester United have opted not to exercise their 12-month contract extension option for Raphael Varane. Because of this, the defender would be free to negotiate a summer move with […]

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/ 866 days agoHow to stream Copa America 2024
Copa America is one of the biggest and most prestigious soccer tournaments in the world. And it's coming to the United States of America in 2024. But if you can't make it to the games, here's how you can stream Copa America to your favorite devices. Streaming Copa America games in 2024 Copa America has […]

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/ 866 days agoLiverpool dump Arsenal out of FA Cup
Liverpool eliminated Arsenal from the FA Cup as they won 2-0 on Sunday evening at the Emirates Stadium. An own goal from Jacub Kiwior gave Liverpool the lead with ten minutes left before Luis Diaz wrapped up the game with a thumping finish in the fifth minute of stoppage time. The result meant that Arsenal […]

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/ 866 days agoManchester City face suit from clothing label for bizarre reason
In recent years, Manchester City have seen nothing short of miraculous success. They received trophy after trophy, reaching the pinnacle with last year's remarkable treble-winning campaign. While this was going on, Erling Haaland set several records in his first year with the team. They have been ruling England and Europe thanks to their regularly excellent […]

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/ 866 days agoNew worry for PSG: Did club influence Messi's Ballon d'Or win?
Many different aspects of Paris Saint-Germain's operations are the subject of ongoing investigations. To start, the French government is looking into the Neymar deal for potential political meddling. The attention has now turned to their purported efforts to influence the 2021 Ballon d'Or win for Lionel Messi. Paris Prosecutor's Office investigators have charged two persons […]

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/ 866 days agoIs a fall-to-spring or spring-to-fall calendar best for US soccer?
The soccer calendar in the United States, especially in recent times, is a big topic of discussion. Much of the world's soccer operates on a fall-spring schedule, including all of the major European leagues and tournaments. This is why the big international events such as the World Cup, Euros, Copa América, and so on are […]