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/ 61 days agoSpurs vs Man City highlights Carabao Cup fourth-round draw
The fourth round draw of the 2024/25 Carabao Cup was held on Wednesday, following a pair of matches. Arsenal and Liverpool both booked a place in the next round of the competition on the night. The Gunners took care of League One side Bolton, while Liverpool beat fellow Premier League club West Ham. Both victorious […]
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/ 61 days agoNo doubt: Pulisic names his GOAT between Ronaldo and Messi
Christian Pulisic has added his voice to the long-standing debate on who the greatest player of all time is between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. In a recent interview as part of a promotional feature with Puma, Pulisic was asked to weigh in on the rivalry between the two iconic players. For more than two […]
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/ 61 days ago2027 Champions League final host: Marseille to rival Rome?
After having the hosting rights for the 2027 Champions League final revoked from the San Siro stadium, UEFA formally reopened the bidding process. They initially selected it to host Europe’s most prestigious soccer match. However, Milan and Inter’s iconic venue is no longer viable due to ongoing uncertainties surrounding planned refurbishments. As a result, new […]
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/ 61 days agoDrug busts, Euro 2024 fuel 14% rise of soccer arrests in UK
Arrests at soccer games in the UK are on the rise. United Kingdom government officials revealed that 2,584 total soccer-related arrests happened across the 2023/24 season. This figure represents 320 more arrests (14%) compared to the previous year. Because there were more arrests, bans are also trending upward as well. For instance, as of August […]
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/ 61 days agoBarcelona's Camp Nou return postponed: New 2025 date known
Barcelona’s much-anticipated return to their historic home, the Spotify Camp Nou, has hit a delay until April 2025. Originally slated for the end of 2024, the club has now had to push back the date. The stadium hit complications related to the installation of essential utilities such as water and electricity. This hold-up is a […]
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/ 61 days agoMessi and Argentina team to practice at Inter Miami stadium
In preparation for their next World Cup qualifying match, Argentina and Lionel Messi will base themselves in Miami, Florida. Before traveling to Venezuela, the team will use the facilities at Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium, where Lionel Messi currently plays. The decision to train there comes in light of logistical challenges and airspace restrictions for Argentine […]
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/ 62 days agoUEFA raises solidarity payments to clubs not in Euro tournaments
UEFA has officially announced that they are boosting solidarity payments to men's clubs that do not qualify for their tournaments. The governing body of the sport in Europe currently runs three club competitions each year. This includes the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League. They also control national team tournaments such as the European […]
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/ 62 days agoChelsea kit sponsor: Talks with Qatar Airways and two brands
Chelsea is currently in discussions with three major airlines, including Qatar Airways, as the club searches for a new front-of-shirt sponsor. This comes after their short-term deal with Infinite Athlete expired in July. Chelsea has been without a sponsor for the current 2024-25 season. The lack of Champions League action this season has made the […]
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/ 62 days agoAfrican giants face 2026 World Cup ban for bizarre reason
A shocking development has put Egypt, one of the most successful African countries, in the dark about potentially being excluded from the 2026 World Cup. This situation stems from a legal conflict between the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) and a Switzerland-based company responsible for organizing international friendly matches. Failure to resolve this dispute could result […]
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/ 62 days agoMbappe to miss key Real Madrid fixtures due to injury
Real Madrid has revealed that superstar forward Kylian Mbappe has suffered a thigh injury. The Frenchman was last seen on the pitch Tuesday night at the Santiago Bernabéu. Real edged Alaves in the LaLiga match 3-2, partially thanks to Mbappe. The 25-year-old summer signing scored his club's second goal of the game minutes before halftime. […]
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/ 62 days agoSouthgate to make Premier League return after 15 years?
Gareth Southgate, the former England manager, may be poised to make his return to club management in the Premier League. Everton's prospective new owners reportedly eye him as a replacement for current boss Sean Dyche. The Friedkin Group, set to take over Everton from owner Farhad Moshiri, is exploring options for a managerial change. Southgate […]
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/ 62 days agoGuardiola says Man City will not 'waste energy' on Carabao Cup
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has claimed that the club will not "waste energy" on the Carabao Cup. Instead, the Spanish boss is set to focus on bigger competitions, such as the Premier League and Champions League. The coach's comments came following City's narrow Carabao Cup win against Watford on Tuesday. The reigning English champions […]
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/ 62 days agoItalian media praise Pulisic as a key player for AC Milan
Christian Pulisic continues to turn heads in the Italian media as the American star quickly becomes a standout player in Serie A. According to reports from Italian publications Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere dello Sport, Pulisic has emerged as a "leader" for Milan, contributing decisively both on and off the pitch. His performances in key matches have solidified […]
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/ 62 days agoFormer Real Madrid star Raphael Varane retires at 31
Raphael Varane has officially announced his retirement as a player. The legendary defender joined Italian side Como this summer after leaving Manchester United as a free agent. Despite various offers, Varane opted to sign a two-year deal with the Serie A newcomers. The center-back, however, never actually featured in the Italian top flight. Instead, the […]
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/ 63 days agoBarcelona targets retired Szczesny due to Ter Stegen injury
Barcelona is reportedly trying to sign former Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. The potential move follows the unfortunate news that Marc-André ter Stegen will likely miss the remainder of the 2024/25 season. The star shot-stopper suffered a serious knee injury during Sunday's Barca win against Villarreal. Ter Stegen endured a full tear of his patella tendon […]