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/ 116 days agoArsenal have to lower demands in order to sell Nketiah
Marseille is continuing to negotiate a potential deal with Arsenal regarding center forward Eddie Nketiah. The French side officially submitted their second offer for the striker on Tuesday evening. The proposal, however, is not thought to be sufficient to satisfy the Gunners. Both offers were in the region of $21 million, but The Athletic reports […]
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/ 116 days agoMessi back at Camp Nou in 2024? Miami discuss potential date
In a move that could set the soccer world alight, Barcelona is considering the return of Lionel Messi not for a permanent stay, but to honor him with a grand tribute befitting his legendary status. This gesture aims to celebrate Messi's extraordinary contributions to the club in front of the fans who idolized him at […]
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/ 116 days agoBarca turns to Plan B as Nico Williams set for Athletic stay
Spanish starlet Nico Williams is now expected to remain an Athletic Club player for at least one more season. The 22-year-old attacker recently starred for Spain as they triumphed at Euro 2024. In six matches at the tournament, all as a starter, Williams collected two goals and an assist. Due to his stellar display, he […]
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/ 116 days ago'They will die': Guardiola slams City's jam-packed calendar
Pep Guardiola, the mastermind behind Manchester City's recent dominance, has consistently voiced his concerns over the increasingly congested soccer calendar. Every season, the Catalan coach criticizes the authorities for the relentless schedule that demands players to participate in an excessive number of matches. He argues that the packed fixture list is detrimental to players' health […]
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/ 116 days agoMbappe and Endrick enough? Ancelotti discusses new players
This summer has seen Real Madrid make headlines with significant acquisitions. However, the club's manager, Carlo Ancelotti, faces a challenging situation as the transfer window nears its end. Los Blancos secured the services of Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. In addition, Brazilian prodigy Endrick has officially joined the squad after turning […]
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/ 116 days agoWest Ham to beat Milan, Atletico to long-time summer target?
West Ham are actively seeking to strengthen their attacking options before the upcoming season, with Niclas Fullkrug from Borussia Dortmund emerging as a prime target. The Hammers are in dire need of a new number nine to lead their line, and the experienced German international fits the bill. According to Sky Sports, West Ham has […]
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/ 116 days agoKlopp dismisses England links by reiterating need for rest
Jurgen Klopp has seemingly ruled himself out of the running for the England national team job. The Three Lions need a new manager after Gareth Southgate recently stepped down from the position. Southgate's decision came after his now-former team lost the Euro 2024 final against Spain. As a result, the coach failed to deliver England […]
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/ 116 days agoMan United's injury issues continue as new star seen on crutches
Manchester United defender Leny Yoro could very well miss the opening stages of the 2024/25 season due to an injury. The 18-year-old central defender made his debut with the Red Devils during a friendly against Rangers on July 20. The match came just two days after he officially signed with the team. Yoro then traveled […]
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/ 117 days agoUSA vs Australia preview: Fate is in the hands of USWNT
The US Women's National Team (USWNT) is looking to finish the Group Stage in first place. After winning their first two games, head coach Emma Hayes' team has already secured a spot in the quarterfinals. But their opponent, venue, and kickoff time are all still to be determined. That's why staying top of the group […]
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/ 117 days agoDean Smith: Leagues Cup performance worse than League Two
This past weekend, Dean Smith, the head coach of Charlotte FC, led his side into a Leagues Cup group-stage game against the Philadelphia Union. It was both teams' first fixture in the 2024 Leagues Cup, the competition pitting all MLS and Liga MX teams in one tournament. Philadelphia's Tai Baribo scored the only goal of […]
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/ 117 days agoUSA men's soccer reaches Olympic quarterfinals; first since 2000
Another strong performance from the USA men's soccer team ensured a spot in the Olympic quarterfinals for Marko Mitrovic's side. A 3-0 win over Guinea in the final group-stage game means the United States closed the first stage of competition with six points. That is good enough to finish second behind host nation France, which […]
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/ 117 days agoNorwegian clubs to decide if VAR will be banned
Soccer matches in Norway continue to be interrupted by fan protests over the use of VAR. An Eliteserien game between Rosenborg BK and Lillestrom on July 21st was halted four different times as fans threw objects onto the pitch. Unlike many other European divisions, the Norwegian top flight started its 2024 season in March. Fishcakes […]
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/ 117 days agoChelsea opts not to punish Fernandez due to charity donation
Chelsea has decided not to punish Enzo Fernandez for his part in Argentina's racist celebrations at Copa America 2024. The midfielder recently recorded himself and his teammates singing a racist song following their triumph at the tournament. The song was directed towards players on the France national team. French soccer officials condemned the video and […]
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/ 117 days agoAlvarez may have to leave Man City to become superstar
Manchester City star Julian Alvarez has claimed that he will decide his plans following the 2024 Olympics. The attacker is currently playing for Argentina during the summer games in France. Argentina is currently top of Group B at the moment, but all four of the teams are level on three points. Group play will conclude […]
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/ 118 days agoKylian Mbappé buys majority ownership of Ligue 2 club
Kylian Mbappé recently inked another huge deal after settling his five-year, $75 million contract with Real Madrid. The France captain recently bought an 80% stake in Ligue 2 side SM Caen for $22 million. Mbappé is one of the youngest owners of a European professional soccer club, weighing in at just 25 years old. Mbappé […]