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/ 12 days ago

Barcelona face lawsuit from Sergio Aguero for bizarre reason

Sergio Aguero has launched a lawsuit against Barcelona, alleging that the club owes him around $3.3 million in unpaid salary. Aguero was forced into early retirement due to a heart condition just months after joining the Spanish club in 2021. He now claims that Barcelona has failed to honor financial commitments related to the period […]

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/ 12 days ago

Spanish international joins Rodri with threats of players' strike

The ever-expanding soccer calendar continues to draw criticism from players and managers alike. The latest voice of dissent has come from Spanish international Aymeric Laporte. Speaking out against the increasingly demanding match schedule, Laporte has raised the possibility of a players' strike. He has suggested it might be the only solution to safeguard their health […]

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/ 12 days ago

Klopp has Germany national team clause in new Red Bull deal

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is heading back to work. In January, the German coach shocked the soccer world by announcing that he was stepping away from the Reds. At the time, Klopp claimed he was "running out of energy" in the role. Nearly nine months later, the German has seemingly received a boost from […]

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/ 12 days ago

Messi's return with Argentina faces delay due to Hurricane Milton

The highly anticipated World Cup qualifier between Argentina and Venezuela could be delayed due to the threat posed by Hurricane Milton. Scheduled for Thursday, the match might be pushed to Friday as Argentina face significant travel disruptions caused by the storm. The team, currently in Florida, has encountered difficulties in traveling from Miami to Venezuela. […]

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/ 12 days ago

Ream and Robinson reflect on first days of Pochettino's US camp

On Tuesday, Tim Ream and Antonee Robinson faced the media ahead of USMNT’s first games under Mauricio Pochettino. The defenders discussed the start of the training camp and the integration process with the managerial change. First few days under Pochettino The Argentinian coach met with the players for the first time in the training camp […]

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/ 12 days ago

US Soccer's split from MLS and SUM pays off for federation

In 2021, US Soccer decided to not renew its 17-year partnership with MLS’ marketing arm Soccer United Marketing (SUM). As part of the partnership, SUM attracted deals for TV rights, sponsorship revenue, and other commercial agreements, and then split the money between US Soccer and SUM. By that time many felt that ending the partnership […]

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/ 12 days ago

Why an MLS move would Suit Paul Pogba in 2025

Paul Pogba can play soccer again from March 2025. The 31-year-old tested positive for a banned substance in 2023. As a result, he was banned from professional soccer for four years initially, but it has been reduced and he can return to action next year. Following the reduction, and the likelihood that Pogba won’t return […]

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/ 13 days ago

David de Gea takes full advantage of second lease on career

After spending an entire year on the shelf, a large section of fans and observers were convinced David De Gea’s career was only one official announcement away from being over. The Spaniard spent 12 years serving Manchester United, but the club allowed his contract to expire in June 2023, as Erik ten Hag was seeking […]

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/ 13 days ago

Jude Bellingham blazes a trail for footballers in new docuseries

Soccer is at the dawn of another digital revolution. There should be little doubt that a new docuseries surrounding Jude Bellingham titled Out of the Floodlights provides a glimpse of the dynamics that will shape soccer over the next several years. While it might retrospectively feel like an eternity has passed, Wayne Rooney's early social […]

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/ 13 days ago

Man City tells rivals that they were all misled by Premier League

Manchester City is claiming that the Premier League was "misleading" in the division's response to a recent court case between the two sides. League officials and the reigning English champions both claimed victories on the ruling by an independent panel. The case centered around Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules. City publicly focused on the panel's […]

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/ 13 days ago

Manchester City holds nothing back in pursuit of Zubimendi

Manchester City is willing to do whatever it takes to ensure it signs Real Sociedad midfielder Martín Zubimendi. The Spanish 25-year-old has thrived for Real Sociedad in recent campaigns. Coming out of the Sociedad academy and the Antiguoko school of midfielders that produced the likes of Xabi Alonso and Mikel Arteta, Zubimendi is Real Sociedad's […]

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Ten Hag expects Man Utd stay as club takes time on decision

Manchester United officials look to be giving manager Erik ten Hag more time at the helm. The Dutchman has once again found himself on the hot seat after a slow start to the current campaign. United currently sits 14th in the Premier League standings heading into the second international break. The Red Devils have collected […]

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/ 13 days ago

Misfiring Nunez can feature for Uruguay after ban revoked

Darwin Nunez is set to be able to feature for Uruguay during the current international break. The star striker was previously suspended for five national team matches for his involvement during a postgame clash at Copa America 2024. The ugly incident marred the summer competition here in the United States. Following a tense semifinal matchup […]

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/ 13 days ago

US private equity firm in talks about Championship club takeover

American consortium Resilience Capital Partners started a takeover bid to take control at English Championship club Sheffield United. A spokesman for Steven H. Rosen, who founded the group with Bassem Mansour, declined to comment on the subject. Sheffield United currently competes in England’s second tier after a dreadful season last term in the Premier League. […]

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/ 14 days ago

Netherlands legend Johan Neeskens dies aged 73

Former Netherlands and Ajax legend Johan Neeskens has died at the age of 73. The Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) confirmed the sad passing on Monday. “The KNVB was shocked yesterday morning by the news that Johan Neeskens has suddenly passed away at the age of 73," The Dutch soccer association said. "During the last […]