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/ 118 days agoMadrid'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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/ 118 days agoArsenal 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. […]
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/ 118 days agoDominant 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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/ 118 days agoUSMNT 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 […]
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/ 119 days agoArgentina 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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/ 119 days agoFati 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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/ 119 days agoBrazil 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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/ 119 days agoFriedkin 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 […]
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/ 119 days agoCanada 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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/ 119 days agoBarcelona 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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/ 119 days agoMan 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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/ 119 days agoDespite 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 […]
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/ 119 days agoNew 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 […]
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/ 119 days agoOlise 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 […]
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/ 119 days agoUSA vs Zambia: USWNT hunt Olympic redemption in Paris 2024
After disappointing at the last two Olympics, the USA women are looking to redeem themselves in Paris, and that starts against Zambia. The USWNT has only failed to appear in the gold medal game twice. It just so happens to have been their two most recent Olympics. To add to the poor results in major […]