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/ 92 days ago

England target Postecoglou is polar opposite to Southgate

Gareth Southgate's recent departure from the England national team means that the Football Association (FA) now has a huge task at hand. Southgate was at the helm of the Three Lions for nearly eight years before eventually stepping down earlier this week. The Englishman opted to resign following his team's disappointing defeat in the Euro […]

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/ 92 days ago

Miami discloses Messi injury details: How long will he be out?

Lionel Messi suffered a ligament injury in his right ankle during the Copa America 2024 final, Inter Miami have confirmed. This unexpected injury has significant implications for both his club, Inter Miami, and the Argentine national team. Messi's recovery process will be closely monitored, and his future availability will depend on periodic assessments. Messi sustained […]

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/ 92 days ago

Why is soccer in the Olympics?

Millions of people all around the world find solace in soccer, making it the most-watched sport in the world. The fact that it is a part of the Olympic Games shows how popular and important it is. But why is soccer even included in the Olympic Games? Soccer made its first appearance in the Olympic […]

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/ 92 days ago

Barca to be without Lamine Yamal for US summer tour

There is set to be a notable absence in Barcelona's squad during their upcoming summer tour of the United States. Lamine Yamal, Spain's breakout star at Euro 2024, will not be heading across the pond in the coming weeks. The 17-year-old phenom recently stormed the tournament and guided La Roja to their record-fourth European championship. […]

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/ 92 days ago

Angel City FC valued at women's sports team record $250 million

Angel City FC is now the most valuable women's sports team in the world. The news comes as the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) side changes their majority shareholders. Willow Bay and Bob Iger have agreed to acquire a controlling stake in the club at a valuation of $250 million. The duo have been married […]

Copa America 2024

/ 92 days ago

Report: Conmebol sold more tickets than seats for Miami final

On Sunday, fans barraged through the gates at Hard Rock Stadium to watch Argentina face Colombia. Videos and images surfaced of barricades falling at the entrances to the stadium concourse. Additionally, there were swaths of people waiting to get into the stadium as organizers locked entrances to maintain control. That did not stop people from […]

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/ 92 days ago

Tim Vickery warns of problems in USA for World Cup 2026

Copa America 2024 was supposed to show the soccer world that the United States can successfully host major tournaments. The competition, which is typically held in South America, was played throughout the States in June and July. Many essentially saw Copa America as basically a dry run for the 2026 World Cup. While there were […]

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/ 93 days ago

Riqui Puig lighting up MLS as its best-kept secret

The Riqui Puig from 2024 is nearly unrecognizable from 2021. For starters, the La Masia graduate has traded his brown, flowing hair for a bleached blond, shorter hairstyle. Puig now dons the lightning-white jerseys of LA Galaxy rather than the blue and garnet of Barcelona. Rather than a star-struck youngster noted for his creativity, raw […]

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/ 93 days ago

USA faces similar questions as England about next head coach

Gareth Southgate departed the England national team to leave it in the same spot as the USA: without a head coach. For Southgate, the Englishman left on his own accord after reaching a second European Championship Final. Berhalter guided the United States to an embarrassing group-stage exit at the Copa America, a tournament happening on […]

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/ 93 days ago

Argentina racist song condemned by France president

Argentina has once again come under fire for celebrations following a major victory. Emi Martinez, the team's star goalkeeper, previously received heat for a series of odd actions after the 2022 World Cup. The shot-stopper earned the Golden Glove at the competition. The trophy is given to the best goalkeeper of the tournament. Martinez was […]

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/ 93 days ago

Fulham, Palace could give Arsenal's Smith Rowe a fresh start

Fulham and Crystal Palace are both interested in signing Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe in the latest Premier League transfer rumor. Once considered untouchable, the Gunners may opt to sell the midfielder at some point this summer. This comes as the youngster failed to nail down regular playing time in recent seasons. Mail Sport reported that […]

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/ 94 days ago

Spanish soccer expert tips Rafa Benitez for USMNT job

The search for the next USMNT head coach is always taking turns, and one new aim for the side could be Rafa Benitez. As one of the top coaches of the last 20 years, Rafa Benitez has had managerial success in both Spain and England. His resume includes stops at Liverpool, Real Madrid and clubs […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 94 days ago

Barcelona build on Spain's Euro 2024 momentum with elite talent

Barcelona will look at Euro 2024 as a major stepping stone years down the road. The Spanish club has hit a dreary spell of seasons over the last five years. The one saving grace for the club has been the youth revolution. Andres Iniesta, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Lionel Messi are gone, as are […]

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/ 94 days ago

Lionel Messi injury would be massive blow to Leagues Cup

Lionel Messi may have lifted a second Copa America trophy on Sunday evening, but it came at the cost of a serious injury. A challenge toward the end of the first half looked minuscule. Yet, replays showed a Colombian defender collided with Messi's right ankle to block a cross. While Messi tried to continue, he […]

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/ 95 days ago

Improved USWNT win hard-fought 1-0 victory against Mexico

The United States Women's National Team (USWNT) kicked up their two-match friendly series against Mexico at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, as the 2024 Olympics loom close. When Emma Hayes took over, many wondered whether the team's performance would improve under her watch. This youthful squad still has a long way to go […]