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The U.S. men’s national team will not have the services of five players for Tuesday’s road friendly at Mexico. Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie were among five players to depart October’s camp, U.S. Soccer announced Sunday. Pulisic has been released to his club AC Milan due to load management while McKennie, fullback Marlon Fossey, goalkeeper Zack Steffen, and forward Ricardo …

Mauricio Pochettino started his USMNT era with a win over Panama on Saturday. Yunus Musah’s first international goal and a late strike from Texas native Ricardo Pepi made the difference at Q2 Stadium. Impressive Matt Turner double save The hosts dominated proceedings and created the most clear-cut chances, but the game’s defining saves came from Matt Turner. The goalkeeping position …

After the momentous showdown between Arsenal and Manchester City a few weeks ago, some in British media began framing the Gunners as a defensive team. In that match, Arsenal played with 10 men and relied on their defense—which was statistically the best last season—to secure a result. They are also missing their chief playmaker, Martin Odegaard. However, labeling them as …

In a surprising and controversial statement, Brazilian president Lula has suggested that the national team should be restricted to players currently playing in the Brazilian domestic league. Thus, excluding stars who have made their careers in European clubs. This move could fundamentally alter the composition of the Seleção and disrupt the nation’s longstanding tradition of fielding internationally-based talent. President Lula …

Juventus sold Moise Kean to Fiorentina this season, a decision that seemed predictable given his struggles last term. The Italy striker did not score a single goal for the Bianconeri last season, leading Thiago Motta to conclude that he was not good enough for his team. However, that decision appears to have been a mistake, as Kean is thriving at …

In one of the most exciting new chapters of their storied rivalry, Barcelona and Madrid are now competing for the honor of hosting the World Cup final with either the Bernabeu or Camp Nou. While their rivalry has been legendary for decades, this competition is about far more than points on a league table. It is a clash of infrastructure, …

Leonardo Bonucci has addressed Juventus’ loss of Gleison Bremer, who is expected to spend several months on the sidelines due to injury. Bremer was one of the first names on the team sheet under Thiago Motta and played every minute until his injury. His outstanding performances made it impossible for Motta to risk resting him, ultimately leading to his injury. …

In recent weeks, USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino voiced concerns over the playing time Christian Pulisic receives at AC Milan. He suggested that the winger’s heavy workload could take a toll on his fitness. However, statistics reveal that these worries may be overblown. In fact, Pulisic is not among the top players in Serie A when it comes to total …

England forward Jack Grealish has praised interim head coach Lee Carsley for allowing the team to play with freedom in the Nations League win against Finland. The Three Lions bounced back from a defeat to Greece in midweek, with the Manchester City man opening the scoring. Trent Alexander-Arnold then netted a free-kick, before Declan Rice bagged a third for England. …

Daniele Rugani’s return to Juventus is an option that the Bianconeri should consider as they look to replace Gleison Bremer at the Allianz Stadium. The Brazilian is injured and will be out for the rest of the season, prompting Juve to plan for a replacement while they can. Rugani has been one of their most reliable players, and Juventus is …