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Santos or Corinthians? Neymar responds to Memphis Depay’s call amid Lionel Messi and Inter Miami whispers

Neymar has sparked intrigue yet again about his next move. While rumors swirl about a reunion with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at Inter Miami or a return to his boyhood club, Santos, a surprising invitation from Memphis Depay has added a new twist.

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/ 32 days ago

USA and beyond: Bayern Munich's search for the next Musiala

Bayern Munich has long been a powerhouse on and off the pitch in Germany. Through wealthy sponsorship deals with German giants such as Adidas, Deutsche Telekom, Allianz, and Audi, the Bavarian club has dominated German soccer with annual revenues of $895 million. In comparison, rival Bayer Leverkusen, last year’s winners of the Bundesliga title, has […]

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/ 54 days ago

Messi is Infantino's last shot to save FIFA Club World Cup

With growing player frustrations over an increasingly packed schedule and talk of strikes, FIFA’s Club World Cup is still set to begin this summer under an expanded format. But Gianni Infantino's latest trump card will attract viewers worldwide. His name is Lionel Messi. Although Infantino has criticized the infamous Super League for lacking competitiveness, the […]

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/ 59 days ago

Barcelona crushes Madrid as Mbappé nets unwanted record

Leaders FC Barcelona ended Real Madrid’s unbeaten start to the league campaign with an emphatic 4-0 win in the season’s first El Clásico. Kylian Mbappé had an extremely frustrating match in front of goal. The Frenchman was caught offside on a career-worst eight occasions. That's the most by any player in a single La Liga […]

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/ 60 days ago

Messi salary equals a combined payroll of 22 other MLS teams

Lionel Messi’s transition to MLS with Inter Miami has not only redefined on-field expectations but has also established a new precedent in the league's payroll landscape. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s salary at Inter Miami now surpasses the total wages of nearly all MLS clubs. It underlines the league's major financial shift since the Argentine's […]

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/ 61 days ago

Mourinho still counts on earning Premier League title with United

Jose Mourinho, now managing Fenerbahce, has mischievously suggested that he could still win a Premier League title with Manchester United retroactively. At a recent news conference, Mourinho brought up the prospect of a fine for Manchester City for violating financial rules. He playfully remarked that United could yet be crowned champions if City were stripped […]

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/ 61 days ago

Atletico confirm club open to matchup with Barcelona in USA

In an exciting development for fans in the United States, Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has confirmed the club's willingness to participate in a historic La Liga fixture on American soil. The proposed match, scheduled for December 21, 2024, would feature two of Spain’s most iconic teams—Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. If it goes through, this […]

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/ 61 days ago

MLS would benefit from fall-spring calendar in multiple ways

Major League Soccer (MLS) is reportedly considering making major changes to its calendar. The North American division currently runs from spring to fall each year. However, the league may soon opt to flip the annual schedule to begin in the fall and extend to spring. The Athletic writer Paul Tenorio reports that league officials and […]

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/ 63 days ago

Former MLS team president says pro/rel would benefit US soccer

Promotion and relegation is one of the most controversial topics in American soccer. Everyone has thoughts and conversations often get heated. Most of us are speaking just as fans though. Our points of view are just as informed or ignorant as everyone else’s. That’s not true in the case of Tim Bezbatchenko. Bezbatchenko spent years […]

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/ 63 days ago

Pulisic scores goal directly from corner kick in Milan's UCL win

Christian Pulisic scored an Olimpico in AC Milan’s first Champions League win of the season against Club Brugge. Paulo Fonseca’s team recorded a 3-1 victory with the in-form American scoring the opener direct from a corner kick. The Belgian champions played the majority of the game with ten men. Pulisic continues excellent form with goal […]

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/ 63 days ago

US Soccer plots massive change that would affect youth system

The fractured youth system in US Soccer is subject to yet another change with the risk of breaking up existing teams. On Nov. 22, US Soccer will put a new ruling into effect that changes the age groups for soccer. Currently, the cutoff for each year is Jan. 1. In other words, those born from […]

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/ 64 days ago

MLS urges borders to be protected to block foreign leagues

As foreign leagues inch closer to playing competitively in the United States, MLS commission Don Garber is playing defense. As the top soccer division in the United States, Major League Soccer has worked to grow its domestic audience. The principal competition has always been the domestic and continental leagues in Europe. These teams in the […]

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/ 64 days ago

Top English clubs may skip Premier League's US Summer Series

The Premier League is working to bring the Summer Series friendly competition back in 2025, but it faces major hurdles. In the summer of 2023, the competition debuted with six Premier League teams each playing three friendlies in the United States. However, for the summer of 2025, no Premier League teams have committed to the […]

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/ 65 days ago

Friedkin opts for Graham Potter to replace Dyche at Everton

The managerial carousel in the Premier League may soon make another dramatic turn. Graham Potter is linked to the Everton job as a possible replacement for current manager Sean Dyche. Everton's form has been stuttering and the Friedkin Group are edging closer to completing their takeover of the club. As a result, Potter has emerged […]

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/ 65 days ago

Forbes updated list: Ronaldo salary double that of Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's rivalry has captivated fans for over a decade, both on and off the pitch. While their competition for titles and individual awards has been fierce, a new battleground has emerged—financial earnings. According to Forbes' latest list of the highest-paid soccer players in 2024, Ronaldo's earnings have skyrocketed. Thus, leaving his […]