The U.S. men’s and women’s olympic national teams learned their group stage draws for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Marko Mitrovic’s squad was paired in Group A with France, New Zealand, and a playoff winner from either the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) or Confederation of African Football (CAF). The Americans will kick off their group stage schedule on July 24 before …
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USA vs Jamaica preview: USMNT shoots for three-peat
In 2024, the USA has a monumental schedule that can lead to great success. Likewise, a poor spell of form from the USMNT could spell disaster for U.S. soccer in potentially watershed moments in the United States. That all starts this weekend when the USA takes on Jamaica in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals. This year did not start positively …
Read More »Camp Nou renovation gets major boost
The time away from Camp Nou during renovation has undoubtedly had a huge impact on Barcelona. It would have been ideal for their path ahead in the UEFA Champions League. However, the Estadi Olimpic, which can accommodate 50,000+ spectators, looked like a perfect enough substitute. But Barcelona‘s finances have taken a major blow, and their results have been disappointing. To …
Read More »Newcastle United confirm Sven Botman injury; defender out for rest of year
Newcastle United centre-back Sven Botman could be out for the remainder of the calendar year. Since joining the Magpies from Lille just over 18 months ago, Botman, 24, has been a St. James’ Park revelation. Quickly becoming a fan-favourite, the industrious and hard-working 24-year-old has become best known for his tenacious style of defending while forming a solid partnership with …
Read More »Barcelona prodigy names Real Madrid defender as ‘toughest player’ he has faced
While Barcelona may have lacked silverware, one of the biggest success stories this season has been La Masia’s continuous roll-out of world-class talent, especially at a time when the club have been hit by a financial roller. And while Pau Cubarsi, Fermin Lopez, and Hector Fort, among others have made their names as future superstars, all eyes have been set …
Read More »Former winner pushes new league format
The football landscape continues to change, with one Champions League winner looking to push forward a new format of the game which will appeal to today’s youth. Traditionalists are likely to be up in arms at Gerard Pique’s proposals, though a short attention span can be seen in the way youngsters use social media and other forms of entertainment at …
Read More »Bayern Munich will make move for Barcelona defender only under one condition
With the rise of Pau Cubarsi this season, Barcelona’s defensive line seems set for the better part of the next decade. Jules Kounde is only getting better as a right-back, and is still equally adept as a centre-back. Andreas Christensen, meanwhile, has proven to be one of the most consistent performers for the club and Inigo Martinez has shown ability …
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England vs Brazil at Wembley Stadium this weekend is the first of the Three Lions’ two upcoming international friendlies. Buy England vs Brazil tickets Gareth Southgate’s men will welcome Dorival Junior’s Brazil to the country’s capital on 23rd March for a glamourous mid-season friendly. Putting the finishing touches on his European Championship preparations, Southgate will be desperate to see a …
Read More »Lewandowski to make surprise Barcelona exit?
Robert Lewandowski is clearly having fun on the field again for Barcelona. The Polish player has scored 20 goals this season, with 13 of them coming in La Liga. He was an important cog in the triumph over Atletico Madrid, contributing with one goal and two assists. Lewandowski was involved in all three of the Blaugrana’s goals last weekend. In the …
Read More »Xabi Alonso’s former Spain colleague speaks out
Not a week seems to go by at the moment without Xabi Alonso being mentioned in connection with the Liverpool manager’s job from next season. Current incumbent, Jurgen Klopp, has already announced his decision to step away at the conclusion of the current campaign, and with former Red, Alonso, doing so well at Bayer Leverkusen, the rumour mill has gone …
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