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/ 83 days ago

USMNT duo Tessmann and McKennie to join forces next season?

As the summer transfer window heats up, Fiorentina are making strategic moves to bolster their midfield with an eye on USMNT talents Weston McKennie and Tanner Tessmann. Following their acquisition of Monza midfielder Andrea Colpani, Fiorentina’s next targets are McKennie, currently with Juventus, and Tessmann from Venezia. Weston McKennie has been prominently placed in the […]

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/ 83 days ago

Madrid's US tour squad: Endrick in, Mbappe and Bellingham out

Real Madrid recently began its preseason preparations for the 2024/25 campaign that includes a tour of the United States with a revised squad. Los Blancos' preseason schedule comprises three exhibition matches, providing valuable match practice and allowing the team to engage with their international fan base. The team will not have a fixed training base, […]

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/ 83 days ago

Arsenal vs Manchester United: Old foes meet in stateside friendly

Arsenal and Manchester United face off on Saturday evening with a friendly in the United States. The contest pits two of the most historic clubs in England against one another in front of a boisterous American audience. Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium will host the encounter that is expected to have an attendance of roughly 50,000. […]

Dominant USWNT stroll to 3-0 win over Zambia

Despite the never-ending questions surrounding manager Emma Hayes' first game in charge of a major tournament like the Olympics, the USWNT removed most of their doubts with a dominant opening win over Zambia. Despite the team's blue-blood status entering the Olympics, Hayes is the team's biggest name. She's come off a historic 12-year stint with […]

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/ 84 days ago

USMNT eye extra financial options to pay high-profile manager

Recruiting top-tier talent requires substantial financial investment, and the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) appears ready to meet these demands. The stakes are high as the federation seeks to appoint a new coach for the USMNT; especially following the recent dismissal of Gregg Berhalter. Historically, the compensation for the USMNT manager has come directly from the […]

Argentina FA asks FIFA to give itself Olympics win, not Morocco

The Argentina Football Association (AFA) has launched an official complaint to FIFA regarding incidents during their opening 2024 Olympics match. The South Americans began their tournament on Wednesday with a matchup against Morocco. Cristian Medina looked to have given Argentina a point in the game with a late game-tying goal in added time. However, the […]

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/ 84 days ago

Fati hit with injury setback: What does it mean for Barcelona?

While trying to establish himself in Barcelona's plans for the next season, Ansu Fati was confronted with a crucial summer in his young career. It seemed like Fati would have a breakout season with new coach Hansi Flick. During preseason training, Fati showed promise under the new manager. The German was reportedly pleased with Fati's […]

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/ 84 days ago

Brazil and Al-Hilal rejoice: Neymar closer to return to action

Neymar is making significant strides in his recovery from an ACL injury as he begins training on grass with Al-Hilal. After a tumultuous period marked by a severe knee injury, the Brazilian winger is on the cusp of returning to full fitness. In October 2023, Neymar suffered a devastating ACL injury during a World Cup […]

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/ 84 days ago

Friedkin reveals AS Roma stadium after failed Everton takeover

Roma is embarking on an ambitious journey to build a new stadium that promises to be a landmark. It would stand out in the historic Italian capital as the club's new home. The club shared its plans following an enthusiastic meeting with the city's mayor, Roberto Gualtieri, and other city representatives. This new stadium marks […]

Canada beats out New Zealand in gritty 2-1 win

In their 2-1 win over New Zealand, Canada played like a team that didn't need a drone to spy on their opponents' training sessions. Canada outpossessed and outworked New Zealand, holding a significant physical and technical edge. Before Canada's highly-anticipated match with New Zealand, an uncredited member of the Canada national team used a drone […]

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/ 84 days ago

Barcelona make first move to lure Olmo: What did Leipzig say?

Leipzig is preparing for a significant bid for their star player, Dani Olmo, as Barcelona's interest in the Spanish international intensifies. Olmo, who showcased his talents at Euro 2024, has become a hot commodity in the transfer market. His performance at the tournament, where Spain secured their first European title since 2012, earned him the […]

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/ 84 days ago

Man United academy coaches left 'shocked' and 'angry' amid cuts

Manchester United continues their shakeup behind the scenes under Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The British billionaire recently took over the team's operations when he purchased a minority stake in the club. It was previously revealed that Ratcliffe wanted to fire around 250 employees to cut costs. This figure represents about 20% of their entire workforce. The […]

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/ 84 days ago

Despite reservations, Arsenal right to target new defender

Arsenal looks set to complete a deal for Riccardo Calafiori in the coming days. The Gunners recently agreed a final fee with Bologna regarding the Italian defender late last week. The two sides were previously locked in negotiations for weeks. Nevertheless, the Premier League side will pay Bologna a flat transfer fee of $43 million […]

New Zealand asks FIFA to punish Canada after spying incidents

New Zealand soccer officials are asking for Canada to face punishment for their role in a spying controversy. An uncredited Canadian women's national team member recently flew a drone over New Zealand's practice. The issue, however, was not an isolated incident. The drone interrupted the Football Ferns' training on two separate days. Team New Zealand […]

Olise leads the way as USMNT falls to favorites France

He's never troubled, is he? Michael Olise, only weeks removed from a $65 million transfer to Bayern Munich, scored a stunner as France strolled past the United States in a cool 3-0 victory. Surprisingly, Olise looked as unbothered and nonchalant as ever after France's second goal. Olise cut inside with his dominant left foot from the […]