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/ 102 days ago

Surprise Copa semifinals for Canada after Venezuela penalty win

After a thrilling penalty shootout triumph against Venezuela, rookies Canada have stunned everyone by securing their place in the semifinals of the esteemed Copa America competition. At AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Dallas, Canada's resolve and tenacity were on display throughout the match, coached by Jesse Marsch. The Canadians' run to the semifinals has been absolutely […]

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/ 102 days ago

It's a win: Brighton steal Arne Slot's Liverpool summer target

Dutch international Mats Wieffer has made headlines by joining Premier League side Brighton from Feyenoord, instead of Arne Slot's Liverpool. This move, involving a transfer fee of $32.5 million, marks a record sale for the Eredivisie club. It also highlights Brighton's growing ambition in the European scene. Wieffer, a 24-year-old defensive midfielder, has signed a […]

Paris 2024 Olympics

/ 102 days ago

Young USA star not selected for USMNT Olympic squad

Real Salt Lake youngster Diego Luna has reportedly not been picked to play in the USMNT Olympic squad at the upcoming Summer Olympics. The 20-year-old budding star was previously not chosen by Marko Mitrovic in Team USA's June camp. The initial decision, however, did not necessarily mean that Luna would not eventually be named in […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 102 days ago

Pundits call for change after France-Portugal scoreless game

BBC Sport pundits, Gary Lineker and Rio Ferdinand, have called on extra-time to be scrapped after the dismal Portugal-France quarter-final. Player safety has become a major talking point in recent months. Due to expanded schedules, soccer stars are regularly asked to play more matches than ever before. FIFA has added extra teams to both the […]

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/ 102 days ago

Bielsa criticizes early exit of young South Americans to Europe

Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa has launched a wave of criticism at South American teams letting their best young talents leave for Europe. Bielsa is preparing his team to face powerhouse Brazil Saturday night in Las Vegas. The game between the two South American sides is arguably the marquee matchup in the Copa America 2024 […]

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/ 103 days ago

El Trafico attendance strong despite failure to set MLS record

Independence Day in America is not typically associated with a domestic soccer match. However, in the summer of 2024, soccer takes center stage. Amid the fervor of the European Championships and Copa América, a unique club rivalry continues to unfold: LAFC vs. L.A. Galaxy, a rare spectacle on the 4th of July. LAFC advanced into […]

News

/ 103 days ago

Summer Saudi switch seemingly in the cards for De Bruyne

Kevin De Bruyne is leaning toward a move to the Saudi Pro League based on recent reports over the Belgian's future. The prolific midfielder is heading to his final year under contract at Manchester City. Nevertheless, Saudi Pro League officials have been publicly pushing for the playmaker's signature for months now. As a result, De […]

News

/ 103 days ago

US Soccer to make decision on Gregg Berhalter next week

Following their elimination from the 2024 Copa America, US Soccer is announcing its plans for a decision on the future of Gregg Berhalter. There is considerable speculation surrounding Berhalter's future. The capitulation on home soil in the Copa America was one of the worst moments in the recent history of the United States men's national […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 103 days ago

Pedri knee injury hampers Spain win over Germany at Euro 2024

Spain star Pedri suffered a fairly significant knee injury on Friday during his side's game against Germany in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals. The 21-year-old only lasted eight minutes during Spain's matchup with the hosts on Friday. While set to break on a counter attack, Pedri was harshly brought down by Toni Kroos in the German […]

News

/ 103 days ago

Brighton mock Everton and other clubs in latest PSR remarks

Tony Bloom, the owner of Brighton, has openly criticized the excessive spending habits of some Premier League clubs, including Everton. Brighton has a disciplined transfer policy that has given it a reputation as savvy in the transfer market. Thus, Bloom has expressed concern about the growing trend of clubs facing point deductions due to financial […]

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/ 103 days ago

Ronaldo or Messi? Neymar's honest claim ends crucial debate

Known for incredible skill and talent, Neymar has now weighed in on one of the most contentious debates in soccer history: Ronaldo against Messi. In a recent interview with Brazilian channel Futmais, he offered his opinions on who he believes to be the greatest player of all time and other notable comparisons. During a playful […]

Copa America 2024

/ 103 days ago

Ecuador fires manager despite solid Copa America showing

Ecuador fired head coach Felix Sanchez immediately after their Copa America 2024 defeat to Argentina Thursday night. The quarterfinal loss to the World Cup winners ended La Tri's tournament run. It was the third time in the last four Copa America competitions that Ecuador reached the knockout round. Following the defeat, Ecuador's governing body of […]

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/ 103 days ago

Ten Hag stays at United: What changes will he implement now?

In a surprising turn of events, Manchester United has extended the contract of manager, Erik ten Hag, until June 2026. United finished eighth in an underwhelming 2023-24 Premier League season. But despite that, Ten Hag's success in securing two significant trophies has earned him a longer tenure at Old Trafford. The 54-year-old's position as Manchester […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 103 days ago

Turkey lose key Euro 2024 player: Why did UEFA ban Demiral?

On Saturday, Turkey will face the Netherlands in a high-stakes UEFA European Championship quarter-final match. However, the Turkish team will be without their star center-back Merih Demiral. UEFA has handed him a two-match ban for a controversial gesture made during Turkey's match against Austria. This decision has stirred significant controversy and debate within the soccer […]

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/ 103 days ago

Will Girona play in Champions League? City-linked club decides

A major breakthrough for Girona and Manchester City has been the departure of three important club Girona directors. This opens the door for both clubs to play in the UEFA Champions League. Stricter laws regarding multi-club ownership and their eligibility to play in the same UEFA competitions have prompted this change. The changes implemented aim […]