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Soccer’s scheduling crisis: Who’s to blame?

Soccer’s scheduling crisis: Who’s to blame?

Since the start of the 2024 soccer calendar, players and fans have fought the crisis of a bloated schedule. A club like Manchester City will effectively play a nonstop schedule in 2024/25. That includes the Premier League, two domestic cups (FA Cup and League Cup), UEFA Champions League, FA Community Shield, and friendlies across the […] Since the start of …

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UEFA Europa League 2024-25: 5 Most Valuable Squads

UEFA Europa League 2024-25: 5 Most Valuable Squads

Like the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Europa League has also received a major overhaul this season. The 2024-25 campaign marks the omission of traditional group-stage matches and the introduction of more expansive league-style clashes. In this year’s 36-team tournament, only the top eight teams will qualify directly for the Round of 16. The teams occupying the next 16 positions …

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Yellow card spot-fixing probe links Luis Henrique to Lucas Paquetá’s family

Yellow card spot-fixing probe links Luis Henrique to Lucas Paquetá’s family

September 27 – The spot fixing investigation into the alleged deliberate soliciting yellow cards by Brazil and West Ham’s Lucas Paquetá has taken another turn with another Brazilian player, Luiz Henrique, being linked to Paquetá and his family. Brazilian media portal UOL has proof of bank transfers showing that Paqueta’s relatives made payments totaling R$40,000 ($7,500) to Henrique, currently playing at Botafogo …

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Barcelona will continue to rely on homegrown player as regular starter in injured veteran’s absence

Barcelona will continue to rely on homegrown player as regular starter in injured veteran’s absence

In recent comments, journalist Sergi de Juan highlighted in AS that even with the potential signing of Wojciech Szczesny, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is determined to keep Inaki Pena as the starting goalkeeper for Barcelona.  According to the report, the club has communicated clearly to Pena that he will be the first-choice keeper, while Szczesny, with his extensive experience, is …

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Journalist casts doubt over Juventus changing strikers in January

Journalist casts doubt over Juventus changing strikers in January

Dusan Vlahovic’s recent form has intensified calls for Juventus to sign a new striker, with the Bianconeri reportedly considering a January move for Victor Osimhen. Vlahovic, or DV9, has been underperforming, which is a concern for manager Thiago Motta, who is known for making decisions based purely on performance. Although Vlahovic remains arguably Juventus’ most valuable striker, his goal output …

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Pulisic names his GOAT between Ronaldo and Messi

Pulisic names his GOAT between Ronaldo and Messi

Christian Pulisic has added his voice to the long-standing debate on who the greatest player of all time is between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. In a recent , Pulisic was asked to weigh in on the rivalry between the two iconic players. For more than two decades, Messi and Ronaldo have dominated the sport, winning countless trophies and individual …

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Telecoms Giant Verizon Becomes 2026 FIFA World Cup Sponsor

Telecoms Giant Verizon Becomes 2026 FIFA World Cup Sponsor

One of the largest network providers in the United States, Verizon, has become one of the sponsors of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The New York-based company has come on as the Official Telecommunication Services Sponsor for the highly anticipated men’s soccer tournament. Verizon Becomes Third US Company To Sponsor 2026 FIFA World Cup The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which …

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Martin says prodigy Dibling ‘couldn’t play for every team’

Martin says prodigy Dibling ‘couldn’t play for every team’

Southampton sensation Tyler Dibling “couldn’t play for every team” and is “getting so much better”, manager Russell Martin has suggested before his side seek their first Premier League win of the season when they visit Bournemouth on Monday (8pm BST). England youth midfielder Dibling scored his first goal for Saints to put them ahead at home to Ipswich Town last …

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