By Favian Renkel and Justin Ruderman Welcome back to Week 12 of Justin and Favian’s Weekly MLS Awards where SBI staff writers Justin Ruderman and Favian Renkel bring you a glimpse at the best of each week in MLS. Rivalry week is upon us as the Golden Boot race continues to heat up aided by a goalscoring bonanza across the …
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For the last two seasons, Marquez Valdes-Scantling was a member of the Chiefs. He won back-to-back Super Bowls with Kanas City. However, the 29-year-old was cut by the Chiefs this offseason. The talented WR visited with a few teams and he’s finally made his decision. Marquez Valdes-Scantling is signing a one-year, $4.5 million deal with the Buffalo Bills. This offseason, …
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Olivier Giroud is officially on his way to MLS. LAFC have signed the longtime French international forward to a one-and-a-half-year Designated Player contract through 2025. Giroud’s contract also includes an option year for 2026. Giroud’s 57 international goals are the most in France national team history. He helped Les Bleus win the 2018 FIFA World Cup, reach the 2022 FIFA …
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Juventus remain mildly optimistic about the prospect of extending the contract of Federico Chiesa in the coming weeks or months. The Italian’s contract will expire in June 2025, so the club’s management is gradually losing its leverage over the situation. In his latest column for the Fabrizio Romano’s Daily Briefing, Italian football journalist Matteo Moretto delves into the situation. As …
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UEFA has announced that only captains at Euro 2024 will be able to approach referees to argue calls during matches. Any other players on the pitch seen attempting to plead their case risk receiving a yellow card. National teams involved in the upcoming tournament have all been personally notified of the decision. The ruling is yet another move by soccer’s …
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MLS side Toronto FC may be the latest club to have its owner engage in multi-club ownership, this time with French outfit Saint-Etienne. The French side announced that it has engaged in talks with Kilmer Sports Ventures. Canadian Larry Tanenbaum owns Kilmer Sports Ventures, and he serves as the chairman of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, or MLSE. This group …
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Despite a glittering on-field career during which he won nearly every major trophy, Xabi Alonso says guiding Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten league season would be ‘very special.’ The 42-year-old lifted the World Cup and European Championships with Spain and won the Champion’s League with Liverpool and Real Madrid in a 17-trophy haul which also included three Bundesliga titles and …
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Joao Cancelo was one of Barcelona’s two loan signings last summer, along with Joao Felix. The duo joined to reinforce the ranks at Barcelona, who were desperately looking for a new fullback and an attacker. However, Cancelo could have been plying his trade for AC Milan this season had things panned out differently last summer. Cancelo was approached by Leao …
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According to The Athletic, MLS expansion club San Diego FC are in advanced talks to sign Spanish veteran defender Sergio Ramos on a free transfer when his contract with Sevilla expires at the end of the season. Apparently, the 38-year-old centre-back is not expected to renew his commitment to Sevilla. However, though the negotiations are in an advanced stage, no …
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The Guardian’s Ed Aarons is reporting that Crystal Palace’s chairman Steve Parish is making a late push to keep director Dougie Freedman at the club amidst Newcastle’s interest. It’s believed Newcastle see him as the ‘perfect appointment’ to work alongside Eddie Howe and the 49-year-old is said to be ‘open to a new challenge’, but Parish is now “doing everything …
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