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Don Garber lives in fantasy land where MLS model is a success

Don Garber lives in fantasy land where MLS model is a success

[ad_1] Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber is no stranger to comments that outwardly and, perhaps incorrectly, defend the MLS model. Most recently, Garber was a speaker at Leaders Week 2024 in London where he touted that soccer would be in a better position if it followed the lead of Major League soccer. “If you were to ask the people …

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Rooney ‘surprised’ by England’s Tuchel appointment

Rooney ‘surprised’ by England’s Tuchel appointment

[ad_1] Rooney, a former England captain and the country’s record goal-scorer, played under both Capello and Sven-Goran Eriksson. He admitted he was expecting the Football Association to choose a homegrown coach this time. He said: “I think he’s [Tuchel] a very good coach, but surprised the FA have employed him. “What the FA have built, it’s been a great platform …

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Barcelona president confirms renewal plans for several key stars, hints at big signing

Barcelona president confirms renewal plans for several key stars, hints at big signing

[ad_1] Speaking in an interview on Barça One, which ran close to two hours, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed that the club is proceeding with contract renewals for several key players. The Blaugrana have a number of important players like Gavi, Pedri, Ronald Araujo, Frenkie de Jong, and Lamine Yamal whose contracts expire in 2026. Recent reports had suggested …

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Juventus gets a major injury boost ahead of the Lazio game

Juventus gets a major injury boost ahead of the Lazio game

[ad_1] Juventus has received a timely boost ahead of their crucial Serie A clash with Lazio this weekend, as Timothy Weah returns to full training following a spell on the sidelines. The American winger has struggled with injuries throughout the season and was forced to miss the last three matches. However, the international break provided him an opportunity to recover, …

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FIFA opens up new bidding tender for World Cup 2026 rights

FIFA opens up new bidding tender for World Cup 2026 rights

[ad_1] The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest in the tournament’s history, and broadcasters submitting a tender for rights may have to pay more. With 48 teams competing, the number of games for the 2026 tournament is 104. Therefore, countries that are out of a rights deal must start their bidding process. That is the case in Portugal, where …

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UEFA hits Romania with partial stadium closure and fine for anti-Kosovo chants and racism

UEFA hits Romania with partial stadium closure and fine for anti-Kosovo chants and racism

[ad_1] October 17 – UEFA have fined the Romanian Football Federation €52,500 for racist fan behaviour during the side’s Nations League clash with Lithuania in September. On top of this, the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) decided to order the partial stadium closure (3,000 adjacent seats) during the next UEFA competition match in which the Romanian Football Federation …

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