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Olympics begin for US men’s soccer team

Olympics begin for US men’s soccer team

The USA men have qualified for the Olympics for the first time since 2008, but it faces a major task when it takes on host nation France. The first of three group-stage games can set the tone for the rest of the Olympic soccer tournament. Additionally, these significant games against top opposition are important for the development of a youth …

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Man United enter the race for Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana

Man United enter the race for Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana

Manchester United have entered the race for Monaco’s Youssouf Fofana according to reports as they look to strengthen their midfield options. After a quiet start to the window United have been busy and have now signed Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna and teenage centre back Leny Yoro from Lille. The Red Devils have identified a host of other targets and are …

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Man City consider Donnarumma as Ederson replacement?

Man City consider Donnarumma as Ederson replacement?

Much has been said in the press in England (and elsewhere) about Ederson Moraes potentially leaving Manchester City to join Al-Ittihad. Apparently, the Saudi Pro League side will have to pay at least £40 million to obtain the services of the Brazilian goalkeeper who turns 31 next month, and according to Sky Sports in Italy, City are looking at Paris …

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Ligue 1 TV deal in France is a grim warning to rest of Europe

Ligue 1 TV deal in France is a grim warning to rest of Europe

After a winding, five-year road that saw record highs and record lows, Ligue 1 has finally found at least a sense of stability. The LFP, the body that governs France’s professional leagues, reached a $546 million deal with DAZN for the league’s domestic TV rights deal. The deal followed months of uncertainty, with several clubs’ […] After a winding, five-year …

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Man United have offered significantly less than De Ligt’s asking price

Man United have offered significantly less than De Ligt’s asking price

Manchester United have so far offered less than less €40m for Matthijs de Ligt with Bayern Munich wanting €50m plus bonuses according to Florian Plettenberg. United have identified defence as an area they are looking to strengthen and have already completed the signing of teenage centre back Leny Yoro from Lille. The Red Devils have had two bids rejected for Jarrad …

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Women’s Super League inks YouTube deal as streaming home

Women’s Super League inks YouTube deal as streaming home

Women’s Super League (WSL) officials have revealed a significant change in their broadcasting schedule ahead of the 2024/25 season. In the United Kingdom, league representatives previously announced that their domestic partnership would continue with Sky Sports and the BBC for one more year. As a result, the networks would share the broadcasting rights to exactly half of the WSL’s 132 …

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Man United have several offers rejected for €70m-rated Manuel Ugarte

Man United have several offers rejected for €70m-rated Manuel Ugarte

Man United are pushing to bring Paris Saint-Germain’s Manuel Ugarte to Old Trafford ahead of the 2024/25 campaign as the Red Devils have already seen several offers rejected.  According to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, the Premier League giants have submitted several verbal offers to the Ligue 1 champions to try and convince them to part ways with the Uruguayan but …

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Sofyan Amrabat wants to return to Man United having just left this summer

Sofyan Amrabat wants to return to Man United having just left this summer

Fiorentina star Sofyan Amrabat wants to return to Man United having left the Premier League club this summer upon the expiration of his loan deal.  The midfielder spent the 2023/24 campaign with the Manchester outfit, who would have likely been convinced by his impressive performances at the 2022 World Cup as Morocco made a shock run to the semi-finals. The 27-year-old …

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