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Young USA star not selected for USMNT Olympic squad

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 the Olympic team. In fact, …

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Girona and Man United in talks over Donny van de Beek sale

Girona and Man United in talks over Donny van de Beek sale

La Liga side Girona are in advanced talks to sign Man United’s Donny van de Beek as the Dutch midfielder is not part of Erik ten Hag’s plans ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.  The 27-year-old is out of contract at Old Trafford in 2025 and this summer would be the ideal time for the Manchester club to part ways with …

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Kroos apologises to Pedri after Germany crash out of Euro 2024

Kroos apologises to Pedri after Germany crash out of Euro 2024

Toni Kroos has apologised to Spain midfielder Pedri after the Germany legend injured his opponent in the Euro 2024 quarter-final clash on Friday. Spain triumphed late in extra-time to set up a semi-final meeting with France, but it was not without casualties. The Barcelona star was forced off within the opening minutes after Kroos put in two hard challenges on …

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Egyptian footballer Ahmed Refaat passes away at 31

Egyptian footballer Ahmed Refaat passes away at 31

Egyptian footballer Ahmed Refaat tragically passed away earlier today at the age of 31 after suffering a heart attack. Refaat collapsed on the pitch in March while playing in the Egyptian Premier League. He was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he received intensive care for a month before being released. He was fitted with a pacemaker, however, he suffered …

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Taylor Booth signs contract extension with FC Utrecht

Taylor Booth signs contract extension with FC Utrecht

Taylor Booth has extended his contract with Dutch Eredivisie side FC Utrecht. Booth signed a one-year extension until June 2026, the club announced Friday. The 23-year-old heads into this third season with FC Utrecht after originally joining the club in 2022. “After conversations with my agent, we came to the conclusion that a contract extension for my career is the …

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Manchester United passed on the opportunity to sign World Cup winner last summer

Manchester United passed on the opportunity to sign World Cup winner last summer

Manchester United reportedly had the opportunity to sign World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez last summer but ultimately chose to bring in Andre Onana from Inter Milan instead. Following the departure of long-serving goalkeeper David De Gea, United were actively searching for a suitable replacement. Multiple names were linked to the club, with Martinez being a notable option. Agent reveals Manchester …

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Barcelona do not see 29-year-old free agent as priority after being offered by agent

Barcelona do not see 29-year-old free agent as priority after being offered by agent

Journalist Alex Pintanel has confirmed that Barcelona have recently added Adrien Rabiot to their list of potential midfield reinforcements.  As Barcelona seek to strengthen their squad, they are seriously considering Rabiot, who is likely to end his tenure at Juventus as his contract has ended. As a result, multiple media sources have reported that Rabiot has been offered to Barcelona.  …

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Juventus must make some sales before they can sign Atalanta man

Juventus must make some sales before they can sign Atalanta man

Teun Koopmeiners is expected to be Juventus’s last midfield signing ahead of the 2024/2025 season. The Bianconeri have been active in the transfer market in recent weeks and have already signed a midfielder and a goalkeeper. Reports also claim that they have reached an agreement to sign Khephren Thuram from Nice, which will be made official in the next few …

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Phil Foden unveils big reason why England “will play a lot better”

Phil Foden unveils big reason why England “will play a lot better”

England take on Switzerland in Dusseldorf on Saturday evening for a place in the semi-finals of Euro 2024 and Phil Foden has named a big reason why he believes the Three Lions “will play a lot better”. Gareth Southgate’s team have been very underwhelming so far in Germany and can count themselves lucky to still be in the tournament following Jude …

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Bielsa criticizes early exit of young South Americans to Europe

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 quarterfinals. After all, both sides …

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