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The 2026-27 season is about to begin in Europe with the UEFA Super Cup 2026 being the first important trophy at stake, with the teams, date, venue, kickoff time, and prize money already set. The 2026-27 European club season is set to kick off following the 2026 World Cup, with the UEFA Super Cup representing the first official hardware up for grabs on the continent. Everything is locked in for the marquee matchup between the two continental champions, including kickoff time, stadium location, and financial purses.
The UEFA Super Cup is the annual single-leg showcase pitting the reigning winners of Europe’s top two club competitions: the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. First contested in 1973, the event has endured for over five decades, with Champions League victors holding a 30-20 historical edge over Europa League winners.
Paris Saint-Germain enter as the Champions League representative after defeating Arsenal in the final, seeking to claim back-to-back Super Cup titles. On the other side, Aston Villa qualified as the Europa League champion after securing a decisive 3-0 victory over SC Freiburg in its final.
When and where are PSG and Aston Villa facing each other?Following joint approval by European football governing bodies, the 2026 UEFA Super Cup between PSG and Aston Villa takes place on Wednesday, August 12, at 3:00 p.m. ET. With both Ligue 1 and the Premier League yet to start their domestic campaigns, this clash serves as the official 2026-27 opener for both clubs.
⚽️ Paris vs Aston Villa
📅 Wednesday 12 August
⌛️ 21:00 CET
🏟️ Stadion Salzburg#SuperCup pic.twitter.com/x6uPL3gdcK— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) August 10, 2026
The host venue is the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria. Opened in March 2003, the stadium hosted three group-stage fixtures during UEFA EURO 2008 and serves as the regular home of FC Red Bull Salzburg, an Austrian power with extensive European tournament experience.
What is the UEFA Super Cup prize money?Following its Champions League triumph, PSG generated over €100 million across the entire tournament, while Aston Villa earned around €21.5 million during its successful Europa League run. However, as a standalone single-match exhibition, the Super Cup distributes a localized prize pool.
Mirroring the distribution model of previous seasons, the 2026 UEFA Super Cup awards a base appearance fee of €4 million to both participating clubs. The club that lifts the trophy in Salzburg will claim an additional €1 million winner’s bonus.
Who will referee the UEFA Super Cup?Somali referee Omar Artan has been appointed to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup between PSG and Aston Villa. Coordinates through a joint refereeing development partnership between UEFA and CAF, Artan becomes the first African match official in history to lead the head crew in a UEFA Super Cup final.
Artan generated global headlines in recent months after entry issues prevented him from officiating at the 2026 World Cup in the United States. In response, UEFA chose to recognize the referee’s elite credentials by entrusting him with one of the most prominent single-match finals on the European calendar.
With Diego Forlan taking over as Uruguay's interim coach, the legendary striker left the door open for an eventual return of Luis Suarez to the team: "Why not?" Diego Forlan‘s tenure as interim head coach of the Uruguay national team has officially begun, as the legendary striker inherits the responsibility of orchestrating a rebuild following a disappointing 2026 World Cup campaign. Addressing potential roster changes moving forward, Forlan left the door open for an eventual return of former teammate Luis Suarez to La Celeste, asking simply, “Why not?“
Originally serving as Uruguay‘s Under-20 head coach, Forlan will step in as interim manager through March 2027, ahead of the Uruguayan Football Association’s upcoming presidential elections. The opening follows Marcelo Bielsa’s resignation after Uruguay’s group-stage elimination from the World Cup, a tournament where the Argentine manager notably excluded Suarez from his squad.
However, during his introductory press conference, Forlán made it clear that Suárez remains in his thoughts: “I have enormous affection for Luis and a lot of confidence in him. If he is eligible for selection—he is Uruguayan—so being able to have a player like Luis with that experience… He has goals in him and keeps showing it every weekend he plays, why not? That will be seen further down the line. Nobody is going to debate who Luis is.”
Suarez and Forlan famously headlined Uruguay’s memorable 2010 World Cup run to the semifinals, highlighted by Forlan’s Golden Ball performance and Suárez’s iconic goal-line handball against Ghana. The attacking duo also shared the pitch at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and led Uruguay to victory in the 2011 Copa América in Argentina, securing the country’s most recent major international trophy.
Diego Forlan speaks during his presentation as interim coach of Uruguay. (Ernesto Ryan/Getty Images)Suarez previously made his ceremonial farewell appearance for Uruguay in a World Cup qualifier against Paraguay in September 2024. However, prior to the World Cup, the veteran forward left room for a potential return, stating, “I would never say no to the national team.” Ultimately, Bielsa opted to leave the Inter Miami striker off his roster for the tournament in North America.
When reporters reminded Forlan of Suarez’s willingness to return, the new interim coach reiterated his open-door policy for his longtime teammate. “Honestly, I didn’t know he had said that, but if he did, he is more than welcome,” he affirmed.
Suarez’s strong form could fuel international comebackSuarez has reignited his form with Inter Miami after regaining a featured role under head coach Guillermo Hoyos. The 39-year-old forward has made 15 appearances across all competitions in 2026, delivering 10 goals and two assists while demonstrating impressive efficiency in front of the net compared to Uruguay’s current attacking options.
During the World Cup, Bielsa’s forward line struggled to generate offense, relying on Darwin Nuñez, Federico Viñas, and Rodrigo Aguirre, none of whom scored any of Uruguay’s three tournament goals. As a result, a potential Suarez return would be fueled not only by his strong club form, but also by Uruguay’s lingering need for proven goalscoring depth up front.
Lionel Messi and Alexis Sanchez will be reuniting in the MLS as CF Montreal have reportedly landed the signing of the Chile legend. Lionel Messi‘s arrival in MLS in 2023 dramatically expanded the league’s global reach, paving the way for world-class international stars to follow in his footsteps. Now, one of Messi’s former teammates is set to join him in North America, as Alexis Sanchez reportedly closes in on a deal with CF Montreal.
According to Chilean outlet El Deportivo of La Tercera, CF Montreal has finalized the signing of Sanchez, with only an official team announcement remaining. The veteran forward arrives in MLS as a free agent following the expiration of his contract with La Liga side Sevilla.
Sevilla reportedly pursued a one-year extension to retain Sanchez, but the former Arsenal star elected to end his 18-year European career to embrace the new project in Canada. The Chile icon will fill CF Montreal’s second Designated Player roster slot alongside Spanish midfielder Ivan Jaime in a two-year deal until 2028.
While the club has yet to issue a formal press release, final contract details are being wrapped up ahead of an official unveiling. On Monday, CF Montreal teased the arrival on social media, describing the acquisition as “one of the biggest names” in franchise history, while managing director Luca Saputo confirmed in a video clip that Sanchez will wear his signature No. 10 jersey.
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— CF Montréal (@cfmontreal) August 10, 2026
When could Messi and Sanchez face each other again?Lionel Messi and Alexis Sanchez were once dynamic attacking partners at FC Barcelona, sharing the locker room for three seasons between 2011 and 2014 before the Chilean forward departed for Arsenal. Since then, the two South American icons have clashed on numerous occasions in European competition and on the international stage, with a potential Major League Soccer matchup now on the horizon.
The next scheduled meeting between Inter Miami and CF Montreal is set for Saturday, August 29, at Nu Stadium for the 2026 MLS. However, with Messi currently on leave in Argentina following the death of his father and Sanchez lacking match fitness after missing preseason training, fans may have to wait until next season to see the two star forwards square off on a North American pitch.
Lionel Messi dominates the H2H against Alexis SanchezWhile they built a formidable partnership in Barcelona, both legends have frequently found themselves on opposite sides of the pitch, competing in high-stakes club fixtures and intense South American rivalries. When examining the historical head-to-head record, Messi’s statistical dominance over Sanchez becomes immediately clear.
Alexis Sanchez of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring with Lionel Messi. (David Ramos/Getty Images)Across 16 all-time meetings, Messi and Sanchez have faced off nine times in international matches between Argentina and Chile, alongside seven European club encounters. On the international stage, Messi has compiled six victories while three matches ended in draws, though two of those draws led to penalty shootout victories for Chile in the 2015 and 2016 Copa America finals.
In European club competitions, the two met seven times, with Messi’s Barcelona emerging victorious against Sanchez during his stints at Arsenal, Manchester United, and Inter Milan. Messi claimed six wins in those seven matchups, with Sánchez’s sole victory coming during the 2022-23 Coupe de France, when Olympique Marseille earned a 2-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain.
After missing the last game where the club dropped to the relegation zone, Neymar's discipline and yellow card tally has started to raise concern at Santos. Neymar has proven to be an indispensable leader for Santos since returning to the club, even while navigating limited availability due to nagging injuries and suspensions. However, with the Brazilian power dropping into the relegation zone, the star forward’s disciplinary record and growing yellow card tally have become serious concerns for O Peixe.
On Sunday, August 9, Santos hosted Athletico Paranaense at the Vila Belmiro, suffering a costly 2-0 defeat that dropped the club to 17th in the standings, pushing them into the final relegation spot. Neymar missed the clash against third-place Athletico while serving a mandatory one-match ban for yellow card accumulation, marking his second yellow-card suspension of the 2026 campaign.
Following the setback, Santos head coach Cuca addressed the situation publicly, stating he intends to sit down with his superstar. “We are going to talk to Neymar. He is important and cannot miss crucial matches like today’s (Sunday). Our finishing power would certainly have been of higher quality,” Cuca noted during his postmatch press conference.
Santos currently sit 17th in the Table, tied at 22 points with 18th-place Vasco da Gama and 19th-place Remo. Despite the dangerous position, safety remains within reach, as O Peixe sits just one point behind Internacional and Mirassol, who hover above the line with 23 points.
2026 Brasileirao’s lower table current standings. (Google)Compounding the pressure on Santos is the heavy workload of balancing domestic league struggles with the Copa Sudamericana. O Peixe will host Ecuadorian side Macara on Thursday before facing a high-stakes relegation battle against Vasco da Gama on Sunday, August 16, when Neymar is expected to return following his suspension.
Discipline issues overshadowing Neymar’s 2026 campaignLast season, Neymar played the role of club savior, sparking a heroic late-season push to pull Santos out of the drop zone and earn Copa Sudamericana qualification while playing through a knee injury. Throughout the 2026 season, however, physical health has taken a backseat to discipline and on-field temperament.
Across 19 appearances for Santos this season, Neymar has already accumulated nine yellow cards. That total surpasses his entire 2025 mark, when he received eight bookings in 28 matches, including a second-yellow ejection against Botafogo in Brasileirao play.
In addition to missing Sunday’s match, Neymar previously served a card-accumulation suspension against Flamengo on Matchday 10 and now enters the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals one booking away from another ban following yellow cards against Coritiba and Remo. While Neymar remains the club’s second-leading scorer with eight goals and five assists in 2026, his frequent yellow cards are fueling Santos’ growing relegation fears.
While FC Barcelona remains his only option, a reported broken promise has led to Julian Alvarez's frustration towards Atletico Madrid grow. Julian Alvarez remains locked in a stalemate with Atletico Madrid, as the Spanish club continues to resist any potential departure for the Argentine superstar. With FC Barcelona standing as his preferred destination, a broken promise from the club’s front office has reportedly fueled growing frustration for the forward.
Since making a public statement during the World Cup expressing his desire to leave Atletico Madrid, zero progress has been made toward a transfer, as the club maintains a firm stance that he remains part of its 2026-27 plans. Now, with the mandatory reporting date arriving, Alvarez has returned to Madrid with no deal in sight.
On Monday, August 10, Alvarez reported to the High Performance Sports Medicine Center in Madrid to undergo routine medical testing ahead of the new campaign. He arrived alongside Spanish World Cup champions Marcos Llorente and Alex Baena following their extended summer breaks.
With the squad returning from its preseason tour in Seoul, South Korea, players will receive two days of rest before training resumes on Wednesday, when Alvarez is expected to rejoin his teammates on the pitch. Heading into Friday’s final exhibition match against Marseille, the Argentine was treated as a full participant in Diego Simeone’s squad.
Marcos Llorente, Álex Baena, Julián Alvarez, and Juan Musso return to training. In the coming days, they will follow a specific work plan before joining the group. pic.twitter.com/7Dcxj5Xoa2
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) August 10, 2026
Alvarez frustrated by canceled meeting with Atletico executivesAtletico executives have reiterated that Alvarez remains an integral part of the team and will not be sold unless a club triggers his €500 million (roughly $578 million USD) release clause. With the striker holding a completely opposing view, a sit-down between both sides was expected upon his return.
According to Barcelona insider Gerard Romero of Jijantes FC, Alvarez and the board previously agreed during a phone call to meet on August 10 to discuss his future. However, the meeting never materialized, leaving the former Manchester City forward deeply frustrated by the club’s failure to honor its word.
Following his medical exams in Madrid, Romero reported that Alvarez met with his agency team, Fernando Hidalgo and Sergio Diaz. The session lasted over two hours as they mapped out their strategy for the coming days, with one clear goal in mind.
Romero, Argentina insider Gaston Edul, and Spanish outlets including Diario Sport and Mundo Deportivo all align on the same conclusion: Julian Alvarez wants an immediate move to FC Barcelona during the 2026 summer transfer window. The next step will be forcing a direct meeting with Atlético Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin so the striker can directly express his position.
To this point, Alvarez has not indicated any intent to stage a holdout or breach his contractual duties. For now, the Argentine star is pursuing a diplomatic resolution to secure his exit, but with time running out in the transfer window, Atletico’s unyielding stance, and Barcelona’s urgent need for a marquee striker, the coming week will prove decisive for his future.
Due to Al Nassr's financial situation, Cristiano Ronaldo will now have Diriyah FC as new venue partners at Al Awwal Park. Al Awwal Park has served as Cristiano Ronaldo‘s home stadium since his arrival at Al Nassr in December 2022, standing as one of the most heavily attended venues in Saudi Arabia. However, driven by ongoing financial strain, the club has agreed to a stadium-sharing arrangement that will see newly promoted Diriyah FC host their home matches at the facility.
On Sunday, August 9, Diriyah FC announced that an agreement was finalized with Al Nassr to play their home fixtures at Al Awwal Park throughout the 2026-27 campaign, including games across the different competitions, and not only the Saudi Pro League.
Diriyah FC confirmed the partnership with an official statement: “A light has been shining for us for a long time… For a glory that stems from ‘the beginning,’ not just from recently. Al Awwal (Park) approved ‘our home’ to host Diriyah FC’s matches in the 26/27 Roshn League**.”
After securing promotion through the playoffs in May against Al Ula, Diriyah FC became the third club promoted to the Saudi Pro League for the 2026-27 season alongside Abha and Al Faisaly. During its previous campaign in the Saudi First Division, the club played home matches at SGH Arena, home of Riyadh-based Al Shabab, before securing a new home for its top-flight return.
مـدهـالنـا شاعـمٍ ضـوّه..
لـ مجـدٍ من «أول» ماهو تـوّه 🦅• الأول بارك «ملفانا» لـ لقاءات الدرعية في دوري روشن 26/27 🤎 https://t.co/Tlc81qiVrv pic.twitter.com/Ia2t2RXGh7
— نادي الدرعية (@diriyahclub) August 9, 2026
As a result, both Saudi Pro League clashes between Al Nassr and Diriyah FC, scheduled for September 17, 2026, and April 8, 2027, will take place at Al-Awwal Park. Furthermore, Ronaldo and Al Nassr will face their new venue partners in the King’s Cup Round of 32 on Aug. 18.
Al Nassr forced to share stadium due to ongoing financial constraintsDespite standing as one of Saudi Arabia’s flagship franchises, Al Nassr are navigating severe financial constraints, to the point that defensive midfielder Samu Costa remains the club’s sole summer acquisition. The stadium-sharing arrangement with Diriyah FC was orchestrated to generate crucial auxiliary revenue for a front office currently restricted from adding talent until existing transfer debts are settled.
According to Al Nassr insider Ali Alabdallh, allowing Diriyah FC to host matches at Al Awwal Park will inject a substantial sum into the club’s treasury, providing a vital financial boost as the organization works to resolve its balance sheet issues.
Gianni Infantino’s commercial plans continue to cause severe turmoil at FIFA, as Concacaf, the AFC, and UEFA have all united to publish a scathing open letter questioning the proposed stake sale and the governing body's leadership. The pressure on Gianni Infantino and FIFA is growing steadily. Now, Concacaf, the AFC, and UEFA have issued another statement expressing their concern over poor management at soccer’s governing body.
Published on August 10, 2026, Concacaf, the AFC, and UEFA authored an “Open Letter to the Football Family.” In it, they questioned FIFA’s current leadership and highlighted how recent commercial plans presented by Gianni Infantino have damaged the sport.
According to the letter, a “fundamental breach of trust” has been created between FIFA and the regional governing bodies. This rift developed following Infantino’s proposal to sell commercial stakes in major tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup.
Gianni Infantino under severe scrutinyThroughout the letter, the three governing bodies explain why they felt deceived by FIFA regarding these commercial schemes. According to the statement, FIFA presented the plan on a compressed timeline to limit scrutiny and prevent member associations from properly reviewing the terms.
AFC, Concacaf and UEFA: An Open Letter to the Football Family ⬇️https://t.co/LQd28xzpqu pic.twitter.com/VuVHlS33HP
— Concacaf (@Concacaf) August 10, 2026
The federations rejected Infantino’s plan. While the FIFA president proposed an internal review of the situation, Concacaf, the AFC, and UEFA rejected that offer, asserting that an independent third-party investigation is necessary.
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin, Concacaf President Victor Montagliani, and AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa all co-signed the letter. “There is silence where there should be accountability, distance where there should be openness,” the statement concludes.
While there is no direct call for Infantino’s immediate resignation, the statement significantly intensifies pressure and fuels rumors of a potential leadership change at FIFA.
Reports suggest that Montagliani is interested in running for the presidency if an election to replace Infantino materializes. The regional confederations are clearly dissatisfied with administrative decisions, ensuring that tension remains high at FIFA headquarters in Zurich.
With the 2026 MLS season already underway, questions are being raised about when Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi will play his next game. Lionel Messi is still making history at 38 years old, remaining a cornerstone and captain for both Inter Miami and the Argentina national team. With the 2026 Major League Soccer season now underway, fans are wondering when they’ll see the forward back in action.
Lionel Messi’s next match with Inter Miami is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, when the Herons host the game against Club Leon at Nu Stadium for Matchday 3 of the 2026 Leagues Cup. It’s highly unlikely for the Argentine star to perform in the game as he traveled to his homeland after the passing of his father on the weekend.
Now, only one group stage match remains, set for Wednesday, August 12, at Nu Stadium against a formidable Club Leon side that won both of its opening fixtures against Nashville SC (1-0) and Orlando City (2-1). Facing a must-win situation with a depleted frontline, Inter Miami risk missing the knockout phase for the first time since Messi’s landmark arrival in South Florida.
As for his next game with Argentina, there is no game scheduled yet, but the next matchups will be in the upcoming international break in September. Still, his continuity at the helm of the Albiceleste remains a question since he hasn’t spoken after the 2026 World Cup final over his future.
During the World Cup, Messi featured in all eight matches for Argentina scoring eigth goals to cement his legacy as the second all-time top scorer in the torunament with 21 career World Cup goals. As for the 2026 MLS campaign, Messi has featured in 16 official matches so far across all competitions for Inter Miami, scoring 13 goals with 7 assist registered thus far.
Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF during the MLS match against LAFC.Lionel Messi and the task of defending the World Cup titleThe year 2026 will be especially significant for Messi, not only because of Inter Miami’s ambitions but also because he’ll head into the 2026 World Cup aiming to defend the title. The triumph in Qatar in 2022 marked one of the defining peaks of his career, and now in North America he’ll enter another tournament wearing the champions’ badge for the first time.
Drawn into Group J, Argentina will open its campaign against Algeria on Tuesday, June 16, in Kansas City at Arrowhead Stadium. The second match will be against Austria on Monday the 22nd in Arlington at AT&T Stadium, before closing the group stage against Jordan on Saturday the 27th, also in Texas.
The Argentina FA has announced that the national team will base itself in Kansas City during the tournament, though training facilities have yet to be confirmed. Expected to be his final World Cup appearance, Messi will have a chance to add to his record haul with a squad coached by Lionel Scaloni that remains one of the strongest in international soccer after winning the last World Cup and back-to-back Copa América titles.
While dealing with the sudden absence of team star and captain Lionel Messi, Inter Miami are on the verge of being eliminated from the 2026 Leagues Cup. Inter Miami find themselves on thin ice following a 2-1 loss to CF Monterrey in the 2026 Leagues Cup group stage. With star captain Lionel Messi absent and only one match remaining on the schedule, the Herons are teetering on the brink of an early exit from the international tournament.
The Herons initially kicked off their campaign on the right foot with a 4-2 victory over Atletico San Luis. However, ahead of their Matchday 2 clash against Rayados, Messi received the heartbreaking news of his father’s passing and was granted compassionate leave to fly to Argentina. The loss deeply affected the squad, which held a moment of silence prior to Saturday’s kickoff.
With Messi in South America and Luis Suarez, German Berterame, Mateo Silvetti, and Tadeo Allende all sidelined, Miami’s attacking depth was severely depleted. Young prospect Daniel Pinter shared frontline duties with Lovens Delinois, the Haitian forward called up from Inter Miami II to make his senior debut.
Rodrigo De Paul put the Herons ahead with a brilliant long-range strike in the 32nd minute, removing his match shirt to reveal Messi’s jersey underneath in a poignant tribute to his close friend and teammate. However, Hugo Cuypers netted the equalizer in the 47th minute, and Diego Rossi delivered a crushing blow with the game-winner in the 90th minute, leaving Inter Miami empty-handed at Nu Stadium.
Rodrigo De Paul of Inter Miami CF dedicates his goal to Lionel Messi. (Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images)Now, only one group stage match remains, set for Wednesday, August 12, at Nu Stadium against a formidable Club Leon side that won both of its opening fixtures against Nashville SC (1-0) and Orlando City (2-1). Facing a must-win situation with a depleted frontline, Inter Miami risk missing the knockout phase for the first time since Messi’s landmark arrival in South Florida.
What do Inter Miami need to avoid early elimination?Under the expanded Leagues Cup format introduced for the 2025 tournament, only the top four clubs from the MLS table and top four from Liga MX advance to the quarterfinals. Cross-league matchups are determined by table standing, but to secure one of those coveted qualification spots, Inter Miami no longer control their own destiny.
Inter Miami currently occupy 11th place in the MLS Leagues Cup standings with three points, five goals scored, and four conceded, trailing ten clubs in the table. The top six sides, Charlotte FC, Austin FC, FC Cincinnati, Chicago Fire, Columbus Crew, and FC Dallas, have swept their first two matches with a goal differential of at least +2 (+5 for leaders Charlotte and Austin), meaning Miami needs multiple top teams to lose badly while the Herons secure a blowout win over Leon.
Seventh-place LAFC sit on five points with a +1 goal differential, meaning Miami needs the Black and Gold to drop points or lose a potential penalty shootout following a draw. Meanwhile, Real Salt Lake occupy eighth with four points, while Portland Timbers (9th) and Nashville SC (10th) remain tied with Miami on three points, making the Herons’ path to qualification mathematically possible, but statistically improbable.
With FC Barcelona still looking for the striker's signing with a final offer, Julian Alvarez and Diego Simeone are reportedly set to have a face-to-face meeting to define his future at Atletico Madrid. Julian Alvarez‘s future has evolved into one of the marquee storylines of the 2026 summer transfer window following the striker’s public admission of his desire to depart Atletico Madrid. With FC Barcelona still actively pursuing his signature, Alvarez and head coach Diego “Cholo” Simeone are reportedly scheduled to hold a crucial face-to-face meeting to resolve the forward’s status.
Simeone has maintained a clear public stance, aligning with club leadership’s decision to retain Alvarez as a foundational piece for Atletico’s 2026-27 campaign. Following his participation in the 2026 World Cup, where he reiterated his intent to seek an exit to pursue a new challenge, Alvarez will return from vacation on Monday, August10, when the pivotal sit-down will take place.
According to TyC Sports journalist and Argentina insider Gaston Edul, Julian Alvarez and Simeone will meet face-to-face on Monday to directly address the player’s future. However, the positions held by both parties remain firmly entrenched.
Per Edul, after consulting those in the striker’s inner circle, Alvarez considers his tenure at Atletico to be complete and no longer wishes to remain with the club. Conversely, Atletico executives maintain an unyielding position, refusing to negotiate a departure unless an interested club triggers his €500 million (roughly $578 million USD) release clause.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone interacts with Julian Alvarez after being subbed off. (Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)Simeone will attempt to persuade Alvarez to remain at the Metropolitano and commit to the club’s long-term vision. On the other hand, the forward aims to de-escalate tensions, which grew uncomfortable for him following the media reaction generated by the club’s public social media responses during the World Cup.
With triggering the full release clause ruled out by all suitors, Barcelona‘s reported strategy is to present a formal offer worth €120 million (roughly $138 million USD), which would represent the highest proposal submitted for the Argentine star. Whether Atletico considers the bid will depend heavily on the outcome of the discussions between player and coach, mirroring the process when Alvarez met with Pep Guardiola to facilitate his exit from Manchester City.
Barcelona remains preferred destination despite Arsenal and PSG interestAlvarez has drawn interest not only from Barcelona, his preferred destination, but also from Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, two clubs capable of financing a transfer of this magnitude. Nevertheless, the Blaugrana remains the top choice for the Argentine international.
According to Edul, even though Arsenal and PSG have submitted formal inquiries, moving outside of Spain remains a secondary option for the player. Alvarez chose to depart Manchester primarily for family reasons, making a return to England, more specific to London, an undesirable outcome for his personal situation.
With an agreement with Barcelona yet to be reached, Manchester CIty boss Enzo Maresca stated that Rodri "will be back" to the Mancunian side until the deal is done. Rodri has emerged as one of the defining figures of the 2026 summer transfer window, with FC Barcelona aggressively pursuing his signature as the 2026-27 season approaches. While Manchester City and the Blaugrana have yet to reach a final agreement, head coach Enzo Maresca stated that the Spanish midfielder will report back to the Citizens as scheduled.
Last week, Rodri’s representative disclosed that the 2026 World Cup Golden Ball winner elected to join Barcelona despite receiving an ‘unrefusable’ offer from Real Madrid. Now, the remaining hurdle is for the Catalan club to reach a financial compromise that satisfies Manchester City’s valuation before his contract enters its final year.
Following Manchester City‘s 3-1 preseason victory over Atletico Madrid in Seoul, South Korea, manager Enzo Maresca was asked whether he expects Rodri to rejoin the squad ahead of the upcoming campaign: “Yes, as of right now, he will report in Manchester on Wednesday. There are no further updates to report.”
Since anchoring Spain’s midfield during their World Cup title run ending on July 19, Rodri has not rejoined squad activities. As the team prepared to depart Asia for Manchester, Maresca later clarified the player’s reporting timeline. “On the 14th, he will be back,” the Italian manager confirmed.
The Citizens kick off their competitive season in high-stakes fashion, facing Arsenal in the Community Shield on Sunday, August 16, in Cardiff, Wales. Joining his teammates just two days prior to kickoff, Rodri is unlikely to feature against the Gunners as he holds out hope of finalizing his move to Barcelona.
Where negotiations stand between Barcelona and Manchester CityWhile Real Madrid pursued Rodri following the World Cup, the opportunity to return to Spain with Barcelona proved to be the decisive factor for the former Atletico Madrid star. Personal terms between the player and Barcelona are fully finalized, leaving the two clubs to negotiate a final transfer fee.
According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Manchester City initially sought a fee between €70 million and €80 million, though talks have gravitated toward a package worth roughly €55 million (around $60 million USD) plus performance-based add-ons. Structuring the deal could potentially involve a Barcelona player moving in the opposite direction to push negotiations into the final stretch.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick hopes to integrate Rodri into squad training next week alongside returning World Cup stars Lamine Yamal and Pedri, who report back on Wednesday. The immediate priority will be preparing for the La Liga opener in two weeks, with Rodri expected to slide directly into the starting lineup.
Club America and Portland Timbers face off in the 2026 Leagues Cup, and here is all the information on how to watch the match live in the United States. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Club America vs Portland Timbers on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Club America vs Portland Timbers | | WHAT | Leagues Cup 2026 season | | WHEN | 10:15 pm ET / 7:15 pm PT • Sunday, August 9, 2026 | | WHERE | Apple TV | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
Match OverviewProvidence Park hosts the Matchday 2 clash between Club America and Portland Timbers. Both teams won their Phase One openers; the Mexican side defeated San Diego FC 3-1, while the MLS franchise topped Club Puebla 5-2.
Club America currently leads Liga MX with seven points, while Portland sits in 8th position in MLS Western Conference standings in pursuit of a playoff spot—with both clubs aiming to secure another victory to bolster their chances of advancing to the Leagues Cup knockout round.
Details on how to watchApple TV is the home for Major League Soccer – where you can watch Club America vs Portland Timbers and every MLS and Leagues Cup game. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple TV, smartphone, tablet, Roku, and other smart streaming devices.Apple TV will stream every MLS game – including MLS Cup Playoffs and Leagues Cup – with no blackouts.Apple TV is available on all Apple iOS devices, Mac, PC, Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick, Android TV, Google TV, LG smart TVs, Panasonic smart TVs, Playstation 4 & 5, Roku streaming devices and smart TVs, Samsung smart TVs, Sony smart TVs, Vizio smart TVs, and Xbox One, One S, Series X and Series S. In addition, you can AirPlay or cast from your phone or computer to any compatible screen.SEE MORE: Schedule of Leagues Cup games on US TV and streamingHow to watch anywhere with VPNIf you’re abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out World Soccer Talk’s guide to the best VPNs for streaming soccer.
While addressing why he decided to step back from Italy's sporting director role after the president blocked Andrea Pirlo's signing, Paolo Maldini revealed that the money wasn't the reason why Pep Guardiola rejected the coach offer. Paolo Maldini was the central figure behind Italy‘s attempt to hire Pep Guardiola as the next manager of the Azzurri, though the Spanish tactician ultimately passed on the opportunity. While opening up about his departure from the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), the legendary defender explained why Guardiola chose not to take charge of the national team.
In his former role as Italy‘s sporting director, Maldini was tasked by federation president Giovanni Malago with spearheading the search for a new head coach. While Carlo Ancelotti reaffirmed his commitment to Brazil, Guardiola, who had recently departed Manchester City, emerged as a viable candidate, leading to promising initial discussions.
In an interview with Corriere della Sera, Maldini reflected on how negotiations with Guardiola unfolded: “He is the manager who most embodies technical, attacking play. Through a few mutual friends, he had expressed an interest in managing a national team. We went to visit him in Barcelona, had lunch together, and talked for an entire day. He was very tempted. He came very close to accepting. He even started writing line-ups down on paper.“
Maldini and technical advisor Leonardo traveled to Barcelona for face-to-face talks with Guardiola, who had recently stepped down after a decade at Manchester City. Although reports suggested Guardiola demanded a €20 million annual salary (roughly $22 million USD), Maldini clarified that money was never a barrier. “Financial terms were never an obstacle. Pep made it clear: give me one euro less than the previous manager, and I am satisfied,” Maldini revealed.
Mikel Arteta (L), head coach of Arsenal, and Pep Guardiola (R), head coach of Manchester City. (Michael Regan/Getty Images)When asked about the deciding factor behind Guardiola’s refusal, Maldini was candid: “Out of fatigue. Guardiola is coming off ten grueling years in the Premier League. He had back surgery. He wants to rest. But it was a very serious discussion; we went over the rosters, from the under-17s on up… So we went with Andrea. Malago knew everything; we kept him informed step by step.“
Since making his top-flight managerial debut with FC Barcelona in 2008, Guardiola took a single sabbatical year between 2012 and 2013 before taking over at Bayern Munich, followed by a ten-year reign at Manchester City from 2016 to 2026. While managing a national team remained a career goal, the Spaniard ultimately decided the timing was not right to take the helm of the Azzurri.
Maldini’s brief tenure and sudden resignationAn institutional crisis following Italy’s third consecutive missed World Cup prompted Malago to appoint Maldini as sporting director. However, after assuming the role on July 11, Maldini resigned just 16 days later on July 27 after the federation president blocked the hiring of Andrea Pirlo over alleged ties between the former midfielder and a Russian betting firm.
When asked whether those reported ties influenced the decision to override Pirlo’s appointment, Maldini defended his choice while addressing the controversy: “That definitely played a role. We didn’t know about it. The media did its job. But legally speaking, there was nothing that could have prevented Andrea from becoming the National Team head coach.“
Maldini emphasized that no legal impediments existed to block Pirlo’s appointment, arguing the situation was sensationalized beyond proportion. However, the disagreement prompted Malago to unilaterally alter the administrative structure, leading to an ultimatum that the AC Milan legend found unacceptable.
“He (Malago) called me and Leonardo to say: ‘In my view, we can no longer hire Pirlo. From today on, I decide the manager. From today, the rules change: I choose the head coach, and you endorse it.’ But if I have a role, if I have a responsibility, and I intend to exercise it, that is an unacceptable proposition. We took 24 hours and submitted our resignations, on a contract that had not even started yet,” said Maldini, whose agreement was set to begin on August 1st.
Paris Saint-Germain are in the final stages of closing a deal with Parma for star Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, though his immediate role with the club remains uncertain. The 2026 FIFA World Cup prompted many moves in soccer. Now, Paris Saint-Germain have decided to go for a star of the competition, closing in on a deal with Parma for goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.
As reported by Fabrizio Romano, PSG and Parma are set to seal a deal where Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki would join the French side for around $40 million (€35 million).
However, Suzuki’s role with PSG is yet to be determined. It will all depend on Lucas Chevalier, who has rotated starts with Matvey Safonov. Chevalier is rumored to leave, and if he does, Suzuki would fight for the starting role against the Russian keeper.
A ripple effect at PSGChevalier, 24, is currently followed by Juventus. The Italian side see it as a top priority to bring in a new goalkeeper—specifically a young yet experienced shot-stopper who has already played in a top European league.
If Chevalier stays, the alternative move involves Zion Suzuki. PSG reached an agreement for Parma’s goalkeeper to give Juventus options where the French club still secure a strategic advantage.
Under this scenario, Suzuki could remain in Italy to play for Juventus on loan from PSG. The Ligue 1 side still have to determine whether Chevalier stays to fight for the starting spot or if Suzuki is the better option to compete with Safonov.
Cristiano Ronaldo's teammate in Portugal Samu Costa has joined the striker in Al Nassr, but with the financial restrictions reportedly still standing, this could be the last move for the Saudi side in the 2026 summer transfer window. Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing to launch the 2026-27 campaign with Al Nassr, focused on building off last season’s momentum after capturing the Saudi Pro League title. While the club’s financial constraints threaten to freeze further summer activity, the Portugal superstar is set to welcome international teammate Samu Costa to the squad as its potential final addition.
On Sunday, August 9, Al Nassr officially announced Costa’s arrival, unveiling a cinematic social media teaser inspired by the hype surrounding Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film The Odyssey. “The odyssey begins. Samu has arrived to fight for you,” the club proclaimed in its announcement post.
According to Spanish outlet Diario Marca, Costa joins Al Nassr after the Saudi club triggered his €22 million buyout clause (roughly $24 million USD) with RCD Mallorca, a team currently competing in Spain’s second division. Under contract through June 2030, terms between all parties were finalized weeks ago, though Saudi financial regulations delayed the official announcement until now.
Costa represented Portugal at the 2026 World Cup alongside Ronaldo and Joao Felix, who will now serve as his teammates in Riyadh. During the 2025-26 campaign, the defensive midfielder recorded seven goals and two assists across 36 appearances in Spain, positioning him to fill the void left by departing veteran Marcelo Brozovic.
The odyssey begins 🏇
Samu has arrived, to fight for you ⚔️💛 pic.twitter.com/Z4Y7GRzV1R
— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) August 9, 2026
Al Nassr continues to navigate financial limitsWhile Costa marks Al Nassr’s first primary acquisition of the 2026 summer window, the front office has been equally active managing player departures. Constrained by strict spending caps imposed on the club’s operational budget, those financial restrictions remain firmly in place.
Per Saudi insider Nawaf Al-Tamimi, the heavy financial restrictions hovering over Al Nassr have not been lifted. Facing outstanding debts reported at SAR 800 million (roughly $214 million USD), requiring joint intervention from the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and club leadership, Al Nassr remains subject to the League’s Recruitment Program oversight.
The club was allocated a specific budget ceiling for the current transfer window while undergoing a broader restructuring of team expenses. Approval for Costa’s acquisition was granted solely because the transaction utilized remaining capital earmarked within that designated recruitment framework.
However, utilizing that budget room has exhausted the club’s flexibility. According to Al-Tamimi, Al Nassr will be unable to acquire a replacement for forward Wesley following his loan to Cruzeiro, nor will management have the flexibility to enter contract renewal negotiations with key players such as Abdulrahman Ghareeb.
What’s next for Al Nassr in the transfer market?Several exits have already been finalized to create financial relief under the league’s restrictions, including Brozovic’s free agency departure alongside moves for Jhon Duran and Wesley. Having finalized the deal for Costa, Al Nassr will not be permitted to sign additional players through the Recruitment Program, as board executives determined all remaining funds must go toward settling outstanding transfer debts.
The only remaining avenue for Ronaldo to see new additions would be through player swap deals involving zero net transfer expenditure. Furthermore, any incoming player in an exchange deal would need to accept a salary lower than the departing player’s wage, severely limiting the club’s ability to pursue further roster upgrades.
Cruz Azul and New York City FC meet in Matchday 2 of the 2026 Leagues Cup, and here are all the details on how to watch this match live in the United States. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Cruz Azul vs New York City FC on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Cruz Azul vs New York City FC | | WHAT | Leagues Cup 2026 season | | WHEN | 7:40 pm ET / 4:40pm PT • Sunday, August 9, 2026 | | WHERE | Apple TV | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
Match OverviewBoth Cruz Azul and New York City FC arrive at this 2026 Leagues Cup duel after winning their first contest of the tournament. The Mexican side defeated Philadelphia Union 1-0, while the MLS club secured a 2-0 victory against Santos Laguna.
With several teams already sitting on six points, both clubs need another win to keep pace and secure a top position heading into the knockout rounds.
Details on how to watchApple TV is the home for Major League Soccer – where you can watch Cruz Azul vs New York City FC and every MLS and Leagues Cup game. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple TV, smartphone, tablet, Roku, and other smart streaming devices.Apple TV will stream every MLS game – including MLS Cup Playoffs and Leagues Cup – with no blackouts.Apple TV is available on all Apple iOS devices, Mac, PC, Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick, Android TV, Google TV, LG smart TVs, Panasonic smart TVs, Playstation 4 & 5, Roku streaming devices and smart TVs, Samsung smart TVs, Sony smart TVs, Vizio smart TVs, and Xbox One, One S, Series X and Series S. In addition, you can AirPlay or cast from your phone or computer to any compatible screen.SEE MORE: Schedule of Leagues Cup games on US TV and streamingHow to watch anywhere with VPNIf you’re abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out World Soccer Talk’s guide to the best VPNs for streaming soccer.
Jose Mourinho called out Bernardo Silva after Real Madrid's friendly against Ferencvaros by addressing a "significantly lower level of physical fitness" by the midfielder. Jose Mourinho conducted his third preseason exhibition of his second stint at Real Madrid, securing a 2-1 victory against Hungarian side Ferencvaros, whose domestic campaign is already underway. However, the manager’s most notable postmatch remarks were directed at marquee free-agent signing Bernardo Silva, whom the Portuguese boss candidly called out for arriving in “significantly lower” physical condition.
Real Madrid traveled to Budapest to square off against Ferencvaros at Groupama Arena, giving Mourinho an opportunity to evaluate his roster by deploying nine second-half substitutes. Stars including Vinicius Junior, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rudiger, and Silva entered the pitch for the second 45 minutes, but the Portuguese midfielder struggled to find his rhythm during his first action.
Speaking to Real Madrid TV after the final whistle, Mourinho addressed the midfielder’s importance while delivering a blunt assessment of his fitness level: “Bernardo is important, but the poor guy is another one who has had a vacation and he is the kind of guy whose head benefits from doing nothing during his vacation period, so he has reported at a significantly lower level of physical fitness and has to build himself up, but he is a tremendous player.”
Silva replaced Brahim Diaz at halftime, marking his first appearance on a football pitch since Portugal’s Round of 16 elimination against Spain at the 2026 World Cup on July 6. Returning from an extended post-tournament vacation, the midfielder produced a subdued debut performance, logging 32 touches, zero shots on target, four lost possessions, and two ball recoveries.
Bernardo Silva of Real Madrid controls the ball during the preseason friendly at Groupama Arena. (David Balogh/Getty Images)Mourinho went on to praise Silva’s tactical versatility while reiterating that the veteran is still far from peak match fitness. “He can help us build up play if he plays deeper, as a ‘six’ or an ‘eight’. But, during the match, I realized that he was lacking some physical strength, so I moved him forward to the ‘ten’ position. He can play in three or four positions,” the coach said.
Bernardo Silva reflects on his Real Madrid debutAfter being heavily pursued by FC Barcelona over multiple transfer windows, Silva ultimately elected to join Real Madrid on a free transfer following his departure from Manchester City. Under contract through June 2028, the 31-year-old is expected to bring elite technical capability and veteran leadership to Los Blancos‘ midfield.
Following his debut, Silva acknowledged that substantial work remains as he works his way back into match shape. “It’s only the first week, but I’m very happy. There are still many things to improve, but the most important thing is to get into a rhythm to start the season well**,” he stated to Real Madrid TV.
“It has been a tough week, but I am very happy to have started and to have made my debut with Madrid,” Silva concluded. Los Blancos will play two final tune-up matches against Deportivo La Coruña and Schalke 04 before opening their 2026-27 La Liga campaign on the road against Espanyol on August 22**.
The delay comes as Ronaldo continues to enjoy his extended summer break following Portugal's World Cup exit, leaving supporters wondering exactly when they will see their captain back in action. Cristiano Ronaldo‘s return to Al-Nassr has taken another unexpected turn, with the Portuguese superstar set to spend more time away from the club after a fresh decision from Ange Postecoglou’s coaching staff. The delay comes as Ronaldo continues to enjoy his extended summer break following Portugal’s World Cup exit, leaving supporters wondering exactly when they will see their captain back in action.
The 41-year-old has remained at the center of attention despite being away from the pitch, with his holiday, family life and future plans generating plenty of discussion. Now, however, a new report has provided a clearer picture of what Postecoglou and Al-Nassr have decided regarding Ronaldo’s return.
According to 365Scores Arabic, Al-Nassr’s coaching staff, led by Postecoglou, have decided to give Ronaldo additional rest rather than rushing him back into competitive action.
The Portuguese forward is therefore expected to miss Al-Nassr’s opening Saudi Pro League fixture against Al-Fateh and the King’s Cup meeting with Al-Diriyah. The decision means the 41-year-old will have more time to recover from what has been an unusually demanding year.
Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr reactsRonaldo’s extended break follows Portugal’s elimination from the 2026 World Cup. The national team lost narrowly to Spain in the Round of 16, bringing an emotional end to the striker’s international career and giving him another reason to step away from soccer before beginning preparations for the new club season.
Ronaldo’s comeback date finally comes into focusThe fresh 365Scores Arabic update provides the clearest indication yet of when supporters can expect to see Ronaldo back in an Al-Nassr shirt. His return is now expected to come against Al-Riyadh on August 21, meaning the club’s captain will surely miss the first two competitive fixtures before making his comeback.
The decision represents a change from earlier expectations that Ronaldo would return to training relatively soon after completing his post-World Cup recovery period. Instead, Postecoglou has opted to prioritize additional rest, allowing his biggest star to return when he is fully ready for the campaign ahead.
القائـد كريستيانو رونالدو يلتقي بنجوم الفريق قبل مواجهة #النصر_الميريا 🤩 pic.twitter.com/szIUbd8ski
— نادي النصر السعودي (@AlNassrFC) August 4, 2026
Al-Nassr’s preseason preparations have been taking place in Lisbon under Postecoglou, but Ronaldo is not expected to join the squad during the overseas training camp. The camp officially concluded on August 5, with the squad then scheduled to return to Riyadh.
That leaves Ronaldo with a relatively short period to work with his teammates before his eventual competitive return. Still, the club appears willing to sacrifice an early appearance from its captain in exchange for giving him the time needed to prepare properly.
Wedding reports create more confusionRonaldo’s extended absence has also been linked to his personal life, with reports claiming that the superstar had been granted leave to celebrate his wedding to Georgina Rodriguez.
However, those reports quickly became complicated after Ronaldo’s sister, Elma Aveiro, publicly pushed back against claims that the couple was getting married. “Why do people think Ronaldo is getting married when he’s never even announced it himself?” she wrote on Instagram, before questioning why the media continued to speculate about the couple’s plans.
🚨🗣️ Elma Aveiro, hermana de la leyenda Cristiano, sobre la aglomeración de la gente en la plaza de la catedral esperando ver a Cristiano Ronaldo y Georgina:
Pero ¿por qué cree la gente que Ronaldo se va a casar, si él mismo no lo ha anunciado desde el principio? De todos modos pic.twitter.com/awvdiZqzy9
— Arielipillo (@arielipillo) August 8, 2026
Ronaldo himself appeared to find the situation amusing. After a post claimed journalists were waiting in Madeira to photograph his supposed wedding, the Al-Nassr captain responded with a series of laughing emojis.
Cristiano Ronaldo devait se marier aujourd'hui selon la presse.
La réaction de Cristiano Ronaldo à un post sur des journalistes qui attendraient pour faire des photos :
« 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 » pic.twitter.com/s42kw9mcMS
— Gio CR7 (@ArobaseGiovanny) August 8, 2026
The confusion reached another level when hundreds of people reportedly gathered outside a church in Madeira expecting the player’s wedding to take place. The anticipated ceremony did not happen, adding another bizarre chapter to the ongoing speculation surrounding Ronaldo and Rodriguez.
Movidos pelo rumor de que Cristiano Ronaldo e Georgina Rodríguez se casariam este sábado, centenas de curiosos juntaram-se à porta da Sé Catedral do Funchal na esperança de ver os noivos. No entanto, nem o futebolista nem a companheira confirmaram qualquer cerimónia.
🎥 redes… pic.twitter.com/W69xxdrJRR
— SIC Notícias (@SICNoticias) August 8, 2026
After weeks of uncertainty surrounding the Saudi club’s ability to register new players, the latest developments suggest the Portuguese midfielder’s arrival is now moving rapidly toward an official announcement. Cristiano Ronaldo could soon have a new midfield partner at Al-Nassr, with Samu Costa’s long-awaited move from Mallorca finally appearing to be on the verge of completion. After weeks of uncertainty surrounding the Saudi club’s ability to register new players, the latest developments suggest the Portuguese midfielder’s arrival is now moving rapidly toward an official announcement.
For much of the summer, Al-Nassr’s transfer plans had been complicated by financial restrictions that prevented the club from formally completing previously agreed deals. That situation appears to have changed, with Saudi newspaper Al-Riyadiyah** reporting that the club has completed the procedures required to lift the restrictions and resume its recruitment activity.
The breakthrough is particularly important because Al-Nassr had reportedly reached an agreement with Real Mallorca in July for Samu Costa. However, the transfer could not immediately be registered because of the financial monitoring imposed on the Saudi champion. According to Al-Riyadiyah, the restrictions have now been lifted, allowing the team to move forward with the registration of new players.
The development effectively removes the biggest obstacle standing between Costa and his move to Riyadh. The club’s financial problems had become a major issue during the offseason, with reports claiming that Al-Nassr accumulated liabilities exceeding $280 million. The restructuring process involved the Public Investment Fund (PIF), the Al-Nassr Club Company, and efforts to reorganize existing financial commitments.
Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates with the Saudi Pro League Trophy.Samu Costa announcement date emergesThe latest update now gives a much clearer picture of when supporters could finally see the transfer made official. Former Al-Nassr legal department manager Saad Al-Subaie revealed that the league sent approval for Samu Costa on Sunday morning, meaning the club can now submit the documentation to the Professionalism Committee.
Al-Subaie also provided an indication of when the announcement could arrive. According to his update, Al-Nassr’s official account is expected to announce the Samu Costa deal within the next 72 hours.**
Cristiano Ronaldo #7 and Samu Costa #24 during Portugal’s training session.That would bring the Portuguese midfielder closer to becoming the Knight of Najd’s first summer signing after the club finally overcame the financial restrictions that had delayed its recruitment plans. Another Saudi journalist, Abdulaziz Al-Osaimi, also reported that Costa is expected to arrive in Riyadh within the next two days.
The timing adds another layer of intrigue to the move, as Al-Nassr is already preparing for the start of the new campaign. The club begins its Saudi Pro League season against Al-Fateh, while it also has ambitions of defending its domestic crown and making another serious push in the AFC Champions League Elite.
Costa would fill major midfield vacancyCosta’s arrival would address an important need in the squad following the departure of Marcelo Brozovic. The Croatian midfielder left Al-Nassr after his contract expired at the end of last season, leaving the club with a significant vacancy in the center of the pitch.
Costa, who has established himself as an important midfielder at Real Mallorca, would offer another option in an area that needs greater depth. His arrival could become one of the first major pieces of Al-Nassr’s squad rebuild after the club’s financial restrictions were eased.
The Portuguese midfielder is also arriving at a fascinating point in the club’s development. Ronaldo remains the centerpiece of Al-Nassr’s project, while the club is looking to surround its captain with enough quality to compete on multiple fronts.
Hirving Lozano will join LA Galaxy on loan, and San Diego FC addressed the Mexican forward's departure. Hirving Lozano will continue his career in MLS, just not with San Diego FC. The Mexican forward completed a loan move to direct rivals LA Galaxy, where he’ll look to feel like an important piece again after losing regular playing time in San Diego.
San Diego FC head coach Mikey Varas addressed the departure, making clear the club views the move as the right call for both sides. He described it as a mutual solution rather than a setback: “It doesn’t affect the group at all,” he told Bolavip during a Leagues Cup pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday’s August 9 clash against Tijuana, adding that the team had operated according to its plan.
Lozano’s brief spell in San Diego produced a season to remember followed by one to forget. The Mexican winger had seen his playing time evaporate entirely in 2026, failing to appear in a single MLS or Leagues Cup match for San Diego FC this season.
That drop-off marks a stark contrast to his 2025 campaign, when Lozano featured in 34 games for the club, scoring 11 goals and adding 8 assists— numbers that made him one of the club’s most productive attacking players in its debut MLS season.
Mikey Varas spoke following Hirving Lozano’s departure from San Diego FC. pic.twitter.com/5QYz1i7s5G
— Bolavip US (@bolavipus) August 8, 2026
Varas expanded on his stance further, framing the move as a positive outcome for everyone involved. “I’m happy that there’s a solution for the club and for [Lozano]. I’ve always said that he could continue his career,” Varas told Bolavip during Saturday’s Leagues Cup pre-match press conference.
Lozano won’t be gone for long, at least in terms of facing his old club — San Diego FC are set to host LA Galaxy on August 29, setting up a potential return to Snapdragon Stadium for the winger just weeks after his departure.
Alejandro Alvarado sends Lozano well wishesBolavip also asked San Diego FC midfielder Alejandro Alvarado for his reaction to Lozano’s departure, and the response was equally warm. “We are happy that he found somewhere he can play and just be himself,” Alvarado said, reflecting on his former teammate’s fresh start with the Galaxy.
Alejandro Alvarado says he’s happy Lozano has found “a place where he can be himself.” pic.twitter.com/hjS3KK19xj
— Bolavip US (@bolavipus) August 8, 2026
Alvarado went on to praise Lozano’s character in the locker room, calling him “always a good teammate” and saying the squad was “excited for him” as he begins this new chapter, sending him their well wishes for the loan spell in Los Angeles.
Diego Simeone addressed Julian Alvarez's future at Atletico Madrid, amid rumors of a transfer to Barcelona. The saga between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid over Julian Alvarez is without a doubt one of the most talked-about storylines of this transfer window. While it seemed the player would leave after publicly stating his desire to be transferred, head coach Diego Simeone made clear that the club’s stance is firm on not letting go of the Argentine.
Simeone didn’t mince words when addressing Alvarez‘s future at Atletico Madrid, delivering a blunt message during his pre-match press conference in Seoul. “The situation is very clear*, the club made a decision that Miguel Angel explained very well. We’re very happy with Julian*, and from a sporting standpoint we’ll help him keep growing,” Simeone said.
The comments came ahead of Atletico‘s friendly against Manchester City on August 8, with the manager backing the stance already laid out by club shareholder Miguel Angel Gil Marin: Alvarez is not for sale this summer, regardless of the player’s own wishes.
Alvarez himself wasn’t part of the squad in Seoul, still on vacation following Argentina’s run to the World Cup final, with his return to training scheduled for August 10.
Julian Alvarez and Diego Simeone during an Atletico Madrid’s game. (Getty Images)That timeline sets up a potentially tense reunion between player and club, given his public desire to leave Atletico this summer, with Barcelona long positioned as his preferred destination.
Despite that friction, Simeone struck a conciliatory tone toward his forward, praising his contributions over the past two seasons and pledging continued support to help him reach his best level, even as the club stands firm on keeping him beyond this transfer window.
The Griezmann precedentSimeone didn’t shy away from drawing a direct parallel to a situation he’s lived through before. “We’ve been through situations like this before, we saw what happened with Griezmann, I see no other path than to work from the sporting side like it’s on us to do, and try to help like we have these past two years,” he said, pointing to Antoine Griezmann’s own saga at the club.
The Frenchman left Atletico for Barcelona in 2019 amid a similarly public transfer battle, only to return years later — first on loan in 2021, then permanently in 2022 — eventually becoming the club’s all-time leading scorer after working to rebuild trust with the fanbase.
Simeone’s message at the press conference was clear: even if Alvarez’s situation feels unresolved now, history suggests these sagas can still end in the player’s favor at Atletico.
Chivas and FC Dallas meet in the 2026 Leagues Cup, and here are all the details on how to watch the match live in the United States. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Chivas vs FC Dallas on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Chivas vs FC Dallas | | WHAT | Leagues Cup 2026 season | | WHEN | 9:00pm ET / 6:00pm PT • Saturday, August 8, 2026 | | WHERE | Apple TV | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
Match OverviewChivas are not in the best form in Liga MX right now, sitting in 12th place with just two points from their first three matches. However, they earned a point in their Leagues Cup 2026 debut after a 1-1 draw against LAFC, before falling 5-4 in the penalty shootout.
On the other hand, FC Dallas opened their tournament with a convincing 2-0 win over Queretaro. While the MLS side enters this fixture as the favorite, Chivas remain a formidable powerhouse following a strong 2025 campaign and cannot be taken lightly.
Details on how to watchApple TV is the home for Major League Soccer – where you can watch Chivas vs FC Dallas and every MLS and Leagues Cup game. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple TV, smartphone, tablet, Roku, and other smart streaming devices.Apple TV will stream every MLS game – including MLS Cup Playoffs and Leagues Cup – with no blackouts.Apple TV is available on all Apple iOS devices, Mac, PC, Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick, Android TV, Google TV, LG smart TVs, Panasonic smart TVs, Playstation 4 & 5, Roku streaming devices and smart TVs, Samsung smart TVs, Sony smart TVs, Vizio smart TVs, and Xbox One, One S, Series X and Series S. In addition, you can AirPlay or cast from your phone or computer to any compatible screen.SEE MORE: Schedule of Leagues Cup games on US TV and streamingHow to watch anywhere with VPNIf you’re abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out World Soccer Talk’s guide to the best VPNs for streaming soccer.
Inter Miami posted a heartfelt message on social media in honor of the passing of Lionel Messi's father. Inter Miami paid tribute to Lionel Messi‘s father, Jorge, in a message posted to the club’s official X account Saturday afternoon. “Our hearts are with our captain, Leo, and the entire Messi family,” the club wrote, accompanying the message with a black graphic bearing the club crest.
The post came after Inter Miami had remained largely silent on social media for much of Saturday following news of Jorge Messi’s passing, with the club also adding a black ribbon to its crest across its social profiles as a mark of mourning.
Jorge’s connection to Inter Miami ran deeper than being Lionel’s father — he played a central role in the nearly three-year negotiation that brought Messi to the club in 2023, according to owner Jorge Mas, even personally informing Barcelona president Joan Laporta of Lionel’s decision to leave for Miami.
As expected, Messi will not be part of Inter Miami’s squad for Saturday’s Leagues Cup clash against Monterrey, having traveled to Argentina to be with his family during this difficult time.
Our hearts are with our captain, Leo, and the entire Messi family. pic.twitter.com/nJ3umEpirU
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 8, 2026
The tributes have extended well beyond Inter Miami, with messages of support pouring in from Argentina’s national team, Barcelona, Real Madrid, CONMEBOL and Newell’s Old Boys, among others, as the soccer world mourns alongside the Messi family.
When could Messi return?Messi’s return to the pitch remains uncertain, with three upcoming matches floated as possible comeback points. Wednesday’s Leagues Cup clash with Club Leon on August 12 appears unlikely given the short turnaround, while Saturday’s MLS match against Nashville SC on August 15 is a more realistic possibility.
The August 19 meeting with Philadelphia Union, however, is widely seen as the most likely option, giving Messi more time with his family before returning to full training and competition.
The Argentine superstar had only just returned to the starting lineup and delivered a spectacular performance in the opening match, but unfortunate circumstances have now forced him away from the team. Lionel Messi will be missing when Inter Miami faces Monterrey in a crucial 2026 Leagues Cup clash, leaving the club without its biggest attacking weapon at a particularly important moment in the tournament. The Argentine superstar had only just returned to the starting lineup and delivered a spectacular performance in the opening match, but unfortunate circumstances have now forced him away from the team.
The absence immediately changes the complexion of the matchup, especially with Inter Miami already dealing with several other attacking problems. Monterrey, meanwhile, enters the contest knowing that a victory could dramatically improve its chances of staying alive in the competition after losing its opening match to Orlando City.
Messi’s absence comes only days after one of his most impressive performances of the summer. The 39-year-old started Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup opener against Atlético de San Luis and scored twice while also providing an assist in a 4-2 victory, directly contributing to three of the club’s four goals.
It was the Argentine’s first start for Inter Miami since returning from the 2026 World Cup with La Albiceleste, and his performance immediately reminded everyone why the club remains so dependent on him. He looked sharp throughout the match, constantly finding space between the lines and creating problems whenever he received the ball around the penalty area.
The result also gave the Herons an important early advantage in the revamped Leagues Cup format. With only three Phase One matches available and goal difference playing a major role in determining who advances, every goal can become valuable later in the competition. However, Messi will now have to watch from afar as Inter Miami takes on one of the strongest clubs from Liga MX.
Why isn’t Lionel Messi playing against Monterrey?The reason behind Messi’s absence is deeply personal and far more significant than a routine injury, suspension or decision to rotate the squad. Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent, died in Rosario at the age of 68, with his death confirmed on Saturday after he had been receiving medical treatment. The news has prompted tributes from various organizations and clubs, including the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and Barcelona.
Our deepest condolences. May Jorge Messi rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/PPSTTjHki1
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 8, 2026
Messi has subsequently traveled to Argentina to be with his family during this extremely difficult period. Reports indicate that he is expected to reunite with his mother Celia Cuccittini, his siblings and other relatives in Rosario, where arrangements for a private ceremony are expected to take place.
Sending our deepest strength to Leo Messi and his family.
We’re with you during this difficult time and sending you our warmest embrace. pic.twitter.com/YOCenOHSWy
— Selección Argentina in English (@AFASeleccionEN) August 8, 2026
The decision to leave Inter Miami at this moment is therefore completely understandable. Soccer has understandably taken a back seat as Messi returns home to mourn his father and support his family.
Painful moment overshadows a crucial matchThere is an important soccer story developing around the Inter Miami-Monterrey meeting, but Messi’s absence puts everything else into perspective. The Leagues Cup remains important, particularly with both clubs fighting for a place in the knockout rounds, yet the circumstances surrounding the Argentine’s departure understandably dominate the conversation.
Miami enters the match with three points after its opening victory, while Monterrey has no points after its defeat to Orlando City. The Mexican club needs a result, while Inter Miami wants to strengthen its position before its final Phase One fixture against Club Leon.
The 39-year-old absence is made even more significant by the number of other attacking players unavailable to Inter Miami. Luis Suarez is suspended for the Leagues Cup, while Tadeo Allende, German Berterame and Mateo Silvetti have also been dealing with injury issues.
That leaves Inter Miami with an unusually depleted forward line against a Monterrey side that desperately needs a result. The club’s attacking responsibilities are therefore likely to fall on players who normally operate in different roles.
Lionel Messi has added another extraordinary chapter to his career, reaching a landmark that puts him ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in one of the most remarkable statistical races soccer has ever seen. Lionel Messi has added another extraordinary chapter to his career, reaching a landmark that puts him ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in one of the most remarkable statistical races soccer has ever seen. The Argentine superstar has once again shown that even at this stage of his career, he can continue rewriting records while producing numbers that separate him from almost every player who has come before him.
The latest achievement came during another memorable night for Inter Miami, where Messi produced the kind of performance that has become synonymous with his career. What makes the milestone particularly striking, however, is the speed at which he reached it and the age at which he achieved something that has taken Ronaldo considerably longer to accomplish.
Messi makes history in MiamiMessi reached the landmark on August 5, 2026, scoring twice as Inter Miami defeated Atletico de San Luis 4-2 in the Leagues Cup. The brace gave the Argentine another two goals to add to an already extraordinary career total and pushed him into a statistical category that had previously belonged to no one.
Messi became the fastest player in soccer history to score 920 official senior career goals, reaching the figure in only 1,166 matches. That number becomes even more impressive when compared with Ronaldo’s path to the same milestone.
Cristiano Ronaldo needed 1,259 matches to reach 920 goals, meaning Messi arrived at the same figure 93 games faster than his longtime rival. The comparison offers another fascinating twist to a rivalry that has dominated soccer statistics and individual awards for more than a decade.
The achievement also highlights the different ways the two superstars have built their enormous scoring records. Ronaldo has maintained an extraordinary longevity and currently leads the overall official career scoring charts, but Messi has consistently produced a superior scoring rate during the matches used for this comparison.
The stats that separate Messi and RonaldoThe headline figure is impressive enough, but the circumstances surrounding it make Messi’s achievement even more remarkable. He reached 920 official senior goals at 39 years and 42 days old, becoming the youngest player ever to reach that number, as well as the fastest.
Ronaldo reached the same 920-goal mark at 39 years and 356 days, meaning Messi achieved the milestone more than 10 months earlier in terms of age. The distinction adds another layer to a rivalry that has repeatedly produced debates over goals, assists, efficiency and longevity.
🚨🚨 OFFICIAL: Lionel Messi becomes the FASTEST and YOUNGEST Player Ever to score 9️⃣2️⃣0️⃣ Official Senior Career Goals 👏🐐 pic.twitter.com/wWIoZpTPgD
— Inter Miami News Hub (@Intermiamicfhub) August 6, 2026
The numbers also demonstrate how efficiently Messi has scored throughout his career. With 921 goals in 1,166 matches, he is averaging roughly 0.79 goals per game, while Ronaldo’s figures in the same comparison stand at 835 goals in 1,166 appearances, or around 0.72 goals per match.
That efficiency has been one of the defining characteristics of Messi’s career. His ability to score at an extraordinary rate while simultaneously creating chances for teammates makes his statistical profile unusually complete for a player who has spent so much of his career operating as an attacker and playmaker.
Messi’s goal total keeps climbingMessi’s current total has moved beyond the 920 mark following his latest performances, with the supplied figures putting him at 921 official senior career goals. Ronaldo, meanwhile, remains comfortably ahead in the overall career scoring race and continues to chase the unprecedented 1,000-goal barrier.
The current numbers show Ronaldo with 976 career goals in 1,330 matches, compared with Messi’s 921 in 1,166 appearances. Ronaldo therefore retains an overall advantage of 55 goals, meaning the race between the two icons remains far from settled despite Messi’s historic advantage in reaching the 920 milestone.
Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi and Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo.That distinction is important because the fastest-to-920 record does not mean Messi has overtaken Ronaldo as the all-time leading scorer. Ronaldo still owns the higher overall goal tally, while Messi has reached the same major milestone more efficiently and in fewer appearances.
The possibility of both players reaching 1,000 career goals continues to provide another fascinating storyline late in their careers. Ronaldo remains closer to that figure because of his overall scoring lead, while Messi’s superior efficiency means every additional appearance carries the potential for another statistical milestone.
Inter Miami return to action in the 2026 Leagues Cup, this time to face Monterrey. Here are all the details on how to watch this match live in the United States. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Inter Miami vs Monterrey on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Inter Miami vs Monterrey | | WHAT | Leagues Cup 2026 season | | WHEN | 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT • Saturday, August 8, 2026 | | WHERE | Apple TV | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
Match OverviewInter Miami enter this match as the clear favorite. In their opening fixture, the Herons defeated Atletico de San Luis in a 4-2 comeback victory, powered by a brace from captain Lionel Messi.
On the other side, Monterrey failed to overcome Orlando City. The Liga MX side suffered a 2-1 loss against the MLS club, with Antoine Griezmann netting his first Leagues Cup goal for his new team.
Details on how to watchApple TV is the home for Major League Soccer – where you can watch Inter Miami vs Monterrey and every MLS and Leagues Cup game. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple TV, smartphone, tablet, Roku, and other smart streaming devices.Apple TV will stream every MLS game – including MLS Cup Playoffs and Leagues Cup – with no blackouts.Apple TV is available on all Apple iOS devices, Mac, PC, Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick, Android TV, Google TV, LG smart TVs, Panasonic smart TVs, Playstation 4 & 5, Roku streaming devices and smart TVs, Samsung smart TVs, Sony smart TVs, Vizio smart TVs, and Xbox One, One S, Series X and Series S. In addition, you can AirPlay or cast from your phone or computer to any compatible screen.SEE MORE: Schedule of Leagues Cup games on US TV and streamingHow to watch anywhere with VPNIf you’re abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out World Soccer Talk’s guide to the best VPNs for streaming soccer.
Inter Miami face Monterrey in Matchday 2 of the 2026 Leagues Cup, looking to move one step closer to sealing their spot in the next round. Inter Miami host Monterrey on Saturday in Matchday 2 of the 2026 Leagues Cup, with the result carrying real weight for both sides’ hopes of reaching the knockout rounds — and with Miami set to be without Lionel Messi, who won’t feature today following the passing of his father.
The competition runs on two separate 18-team tables, one for MLS and one for Liga MX, with only the top four clubs from each advancing to the Round of 16. Miami currently sits second in the MLS table with three points and a plus-2 goal differential after their 4-2 win, with a Messi brace, over Atletico San Luis, trailing only Charlotte on goal difference.
Monterrey, meanwhile, sit at the bottom of the Liga MX table with zero points following their 2-1 opening loss to Orlando City, making Saturday’s match considerably more urgent for the Mexican side.
What happens if Inter Miami beat MonterreyA victory in regulation would move Miami to six points, likely vaulting them into the top spot in the MLS table. It would also leave Miami needing just a positive result in their final group match to all but lock up a top-four finish and a spot in the knockout rounds for a fourth straight Leagues Cup.
For Monterrey, a loss would leave them on zero points through two matches, putting real pressure on their final outing to have any realistic shot at climbing into Liga MX’s top four.
What happens if Inter Miami and Monterrey drawThe Leagues Cup doesn’t allow for straight draws — any match tied after 90 minutes goes directly to a penalty shootout, with the winner awarded two points and the loser one.
Should Miami win the shootout, they’d move to five points, likely holding their position near the top of the MLS table, while Monterrey would collect one point but remain toward the bottom of the Liga MX standings.
If Monterrey instead win the shootout, Miami would sit on four points, still very much alive for the knockout rounds, while Monterrey would climb off zero points and keep their own qualification hopes within reach heading into the final matchday.
What happens if Inter Miami lose to MonterreyA loss in regulation would leave Miami on three points, level with where they started the day, though a worse goal differential could see them slip several spots down the MLS table depending on other results. It wouldn’t be fatal to their knockout chances, but it would put considerable pressure on their final group-stage match to secure a top-four finish.
For Monterrey, meanwhile, a win would bring them to three points and go a long way toward reviving their own path to the knockout rounds after their rocky start to the tournament.
Jorge Messi was far more than a father to Lionel — from his first coach to his lifelong agent, he shaped nearly every step of his son's historic career. Jorge Messi, who passed away Friday at the age of 68 after a long illness, was far more than a father figure in Lionel Messi‘s career — he was its architect, working almost entirely behind the scenes for over two decades to shape one of football’s greatest stories.
His role began long before the world took notice. Jorge served as Lionel’s first coach at Grandoli, a neighborhood club in Rosario, when his son was just four years old, laying the groundwork for the talent that would later catch the eye of Newell’s Old Boys.
He remained a constant presence through Lionel’s diagnosis with growth hormone deficiency, standing by him through an expensive and complicated treatment process the family struggled to afford.
It was Jorge who then made what’s often described as one of football’s riskiest decisions: uprooting the family to relocate to Barcelona, leaving behind stable work in Argentina. That gamble led directly to the club’s famous napkin agreement with Carles Rexach in December 2000, which secured both Lionel’s signing and the funding for his ongoing medical treatment.
Lionel Messi with his father Jorge at Barcelona. (Imago)As Lionel’s career took off, Jorge’s role evolved from guardian into full-time representative. He left his job at the steel factory to become his son’s sole agent for the next 22 years, negotiating every major contract renewal at Barcelona, orchestrating the move to PSG, and closing the historic arrival at Inter Miami.
Messi’s lifelong reliance on his father’s approvalIn an interview with Luzu TV earlier this year, Messi opened up about just how much he relied on his father’s perspective throughout his career, offering a rare glimpse into the emotional weight behind Jorge’s role in his journey.
“On the sporting side, I was always my own harshest critic — I know when I did things well and when I did them badly. But I always needed my old man’s approval or opinion, ever since I was little. I’d finish a match and ask him about anything,” he said.
Following the passing of Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, Argentina sent its condolences and a message of support to the captain and his family. Lionel Messi is receiving an outpouring of support after his father, Jorge Messi, passed away Friday at a clinic in Rosario at the age of 68 following a long illness.
Among the tributes was a message from Argentina’s national team. “Stay strong, Leo Messi and family. We are with you in this difficult moment. We send you our most heartfelt embrace,” the message read.
Messi has since reportedly traveled to Argentina to be with his mother, Celia, and his siblings, stepping away from his soccer commitments during this difficult time.
He is expected not to feature in Inter Miami’s squad for their Leagues Cup clash against Monterrey, and it remains unclear when he’ll return to action, with his comeback expected to depend entirely on his family’s needs in the coming days rather than any fixed timeline.
Mucha fuerza, Leo Messi y familia. Estamos con ustedes en este difícil momento. Les enviamos nuestro más sentido abrazo. pic.twitter.com/k7TUlPkGTM
— 🇦🇷 Selección Argentina ⭐⭐⭐ (@Argentina) August 8, 2026
Barcelona also pay tributeFC Barcelona also joined the wave of condolences, releasing an official statement on behalf of the club’s president and board of directors to honor Jorge Messi’s legacy and offer their support to the Messi family.
“Our deepest condolences. May Jorge Messi rest in peace. The President and the Board of Directors of FC Barcelona express their deepest condolences on the passing of Jorge Messi, father of former Barça player and legend Lionel Messi, and, on behalf of the entire Barça family, extend their condolences to the Messi family,” the statement read.
Our deepest condolences. May Jorge Messi rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/PPSTTjHki1
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 8, 2026
“FC Barcelona thanks Jorge Messi for his commitment to our Club, for entrusting us with the beginnings and the most glorious years of his son Leo’s football career,” it concluded.
The American talisman was destined to stand at the epicenter of this emotionally charged preseason reunion, yet his absence has left fans wondering why he will miss the clash. A heavy shadow falls over Jakarta as Christian Pulisic is officially ruled out of a monumental clash against his former comrades at Chelsea. The American talisman was destined to stand at the epicenter of this emotionally charged preseason reunion, yet his absence has left fans wondering why he will miss the clash.
Milan will face Chelsea on Saturday at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, with the fixture serving as one of the final tests before the new season. The Italian club arrives after a 1-1 draw with Inter, while the Blues are looking to respond after suffering a 1-0 defeat against Juventus.
The match was always expected to carry extra significance because of the number of players with connections to the London club. Fikayo Tomori, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Christopher Nkunku could all feature for the Rossoneri against their former side, while Pulisic would have been another obvious storyline had he been available.
The 27-year-old American forward spent four seasons at Chelsea before moving to San Siro in 2023, establishing himself as one of the Italian club’s most important attacking players. His absence therefore leaves Milan without a player who could have provided both quality on the wing and plenty of personal motivation against his former employer.
The reason behind Pulisic’s absenceThe reason Pulisic will miss the friendly is an injury suffered during the United States’ 2026 World Cup campaign. The American winger was hurt during the United States’ Round of 16 meeting with Belgium after attempting a shot and colliding with Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans.
According to reports from The Athletic, medical examinations subsequently revealed a bone bruise and microfracture around the tibia-fibula area of Pulisic’s right leg. The winger initially attempted to continue after the collision, but the discomfort eventually forced him out of the match. The injury ended his World Cup campaign and meant that his return to Milan preparations needed to be handled carefully rather than rushed.
Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States reacts after challenged by Youri Tielemans #8 of Belgium Instead of joining the squad for the preseason tour of Australia, Indonesia and Poland, Pulisic remained at Milanello to continue his rehabilitation. La Gazzetta dello Sport suggests that the club’s priority has been to avoid increasing the player’s workload too quickly after his injury.
The decision means he has missed the opportunity to face Inter and Chelsea during the overseas tour, but it could prove important in preventing the setback from becoming a longer-term problem. Pulisic returned to Milanello on July 30 after receiving additional time away following the World Cup and underwent medical checks before beginning individual training.
Pulisic’s recovery timeline offers Milan encouragementAlthough the initial description of the injury understandably raised concerns, there has been some encouraging news surrounding Pulisic’s recovery. The expectation is that he will need weeks rather than months to recover, giving the club hope that he can return relatively early in the Serie A campaign.
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The Rossoneri have therefore avoided taking unnecessary risks during preseason. A friendly against Chelsea can offer valuable preparation, but Ruben Amorim has little reason to gamble with one of his most important players when the competitive season is approaching.
Pulisic is currently targeting a return around the beginning of the new Serie A season, with Milan scheduled to face Torino on August 23. If his rehabilitation continues without complications, the American could have a realistic chance of being available for that fixture or returning shortly afterward.
A conversation involving one of the most influential coaches in Rodri's career may have helped shape the midfielder's thinking at a crucial stage of the negotiations. Rodri‘s future has taken another dramatic turn, with Pep Guardiola reportedly playing a significant role in the Manchester City midfielder’s decision between Barcelona and Real Madrid. The Spain international had appeared increasingly likely to return to his home country this summer, but the destination has become far less certain than it seemed only a few weeks ago.
For much of the transfer saga, Real Madrid looked like the natural destination for the Ballon d’Or winner. The Santiago Bernabeu side had shown strong interest in Rodri, while Barcelona‘s pursuit gathered momentum later in the summer, creating a fascinating battle for one of the most sought-after midfielders in European soccer.
Now, however, a new detail has emerged that could explain why the balance has shifted. A conversation involving one of the most influential coaches in Rodri’s career may have helped shape the midfielder’s thinking at a crucial stage of the negotiations.
Rodri’s future suddenly swings toward BarcelonaRodri has spent the last several seasons at the heart of Manchester City’s midfield, becoming one of the defining players of Guardiola‘s era at the club. His contract is due to expire in the summer of 2027, meaning the current transfer window represents an important opportunity for City to either secure his long-term future or consider a major sale.
Real Madrid had been closely monitoring the situation and, according to reports, had even made contact with Manchester City about a possible transfer. The Spanish giants reportedly received an encouraging response before eventually making their interest more concrete.
Rodri of Manchester City.For a period, Rodri appeared open to the possibility of joining Real Madrid. Guardiola himself had previously acknowledged the difficulty of rejecting an approach from a club of Madrid’s stature, making the midfielder’s eventual change of direction particularly striking.
The Catalans, meanwhile, intensified their pursuit as the summer progressed. Reports from Sky Sports and Spanish media suggested that the Blaugrana had significantly stepped up its efforts to sign Rodri, with the player’s preference becoming increasingly important to the outcome.
Guardiola’s advice changes pictureThe most intriguing development concerns Guardiola’s role in the saga. According to reports from COPE and Spanish journalist Miquel Blazquez, Rodri spoke with his former manager about the choice between Barcelona and Real Madrid, and Guardiola advised him to choose the Catalan club. Rodri had reportedly asked Guardiola which destination would be the better fit, with the former Barcelona coach recommending the Blaugrana.
Guardiola and Rodri at Manchester CityThat advice reportedly came down to one major reason: Barcelona’s style of play is considered much closer to what Rodri has experienced throughout his Manchester City career under Guardiola. The midfielder has spent years operating in a possession-heavy system built around controlling matches, dictating tempo and dominating the central areas of the pitch.
That familiarity could be hugely important for a player entering the next major chapter of his career. Rather than having to adapt completely to a new tactical environment, the 30-year-old would be moving into a system that shares many of the principles he has mastered at City.
How Barcelona’s soccer offers Rodri familiar environmentThe 2024 Ballon d’Or winner’s qualities have been closely associated with Guardiola’s positional soccer. His ability to receive the ball under pressure, dictate the rhythm of a match and provide security in front of the defense has made him an ideal fit for City’s approach.
Barcelona could offer a similar environment. The club’s possession-based philosophy and emphasis on controlling games through midfield could allow Rodri to continue playing the type of soccer in which he has become one of the world’s best players.
Dani Olmo of Spain celebrates victory with teammate RodriThe presence of several Spain teammates could also make the transition easier. Reports have suggested that Rodri is attracted by the prospect of sharing a dressing room with players such as Pedri and Dani Olmo, creating an environment that could feel familiar to the midfielder.
That factor could carry more weight than it initially appears. Rodri already understands many of the players and principles associated with Spain’s style, meaning a move to Barcelona could combine the familiarity of international soccer with the tactical concepts he has learned at Manchester City.
The breakthrough could have an immediate impact on the squad, with Costa's move from Mallorca now edging significantly closer to completion. Al-Nassr has reportedly cleared the obstacle that previously hindered its summer transfer plans, paving the way for immediate squad improvements. This significant breakthrough brings Samu Costa’s highly anticipated transfer from Mallorca to join Cristiano Ronaldo significantly closer to completion.
The timing could hardly be more important for Al-Nassr. The club is preparing for the start of a new campaign in which it will be expected to defend its Saudi league crown while also challenging for the AFC Champions League Elite, and strengthening the midfield has been one of its priorities.
For several weeks, however, the club’s recruitment plans had been complicated by circumstances away from the pitch. An agreement for Costa had reportedly been reached in July, but the Saudi side was unable to formally complete the transfer while it worked through a regulatory process connected to its finances.
Al-Nassr finally clears the path for new signingsAccording to Saudi newspaper Al-Riyadiyah, Al-Nassr has completed the procedures required to end the financial monitoring imposed on the club**, allowing it to move forward with registering new players and completing transfers for the upcoming season.
The report indicates that the club has submitted the necessary documentation to the relevant authorities as it works toward formally lifting the remaining restrictions. That development represents a major breakthrough for Al-Nassr, which had effectively been prevented from turning previously agreed transfer deals into official registrations.
New kit. Same hunger. pic.twitter.com/Tdg94bBOBF
— Al Nassr Zone (@TheNassrZone) July 30, 2026
The process has reportedly involved the Public Investment Fund (PIF), the Al-Nassr Club Company and the restructuring of existing financial commitments. New commercial agreements with HUMAIN and Aroya Cruise Saudi have also reportedly formed part of the measures used to strengthen the club’s financial position.
Specialized consulting firms were brought in to help Al-Nassr improve its financial, administrative, legal and commercial operations. The broader aim has been to establish tighter spending controls and create a more sustainable structure for the club moving forward.
The $280 million hurdle finally comes into focusThe scale of the problem becomes clearer when looking at the figures involved. Al-Nassr accumulated liabilities exceeding 800 million Saudi riyals, with estimates placing the overall burden at around $280 million, creating serious complications for the club’s ability to operate freely in the transfer market.
Reports cited by various outlets linked the financial pressure to years of aggressive spending, major player salaries and expensive recruitment. Cristiano Ronaldo’s enormous contract has inevitably been part of the discussion, although it would be unfair to attribute the club’s entire financial situation to the Portuguese superstar.
Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr lifts the Saudi Pro League TrophyRonaldo joined Al-Nassr in 2023 after leaving Manchester United, and his arrival transformed the Saudi football landscape. His presence helped attract other global stars to the league and gave Al-Nassr unprecedented worldwide visibility, but his reported earnings have also made the club’s wage bill considerably heavier.
Reports have claimed that the superstar has earned around $625 million in wages during his time at Al-Nassr, although figures surrounding player contracts and commercial arrangements can vary between sources. The club has also invested heavily in other high-profile players, adding further pressure to its finances.
The Saudi club’s situation eventually led to intervention from the Public Investment Fund (PIF), which placed greater scrutiny on its financial operations and restricted spending that lacked sufficient backing. The restructuring process has now apparently reached a stage where Al-Nassr can return to the transfer market with fewer restrictions.
Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates with the Saudi Pro League Trophy.Samu Costa move can finally move forwardThat breakthrough directly affects the future of Samu Costa, who is now expected to become Al-Nassr’s first signing of the summer transfer window. Reports indicate that the club reached an agreement with Real Mallorca for the Portuguese midfielder for a fee between $10.4 million and $22 million.
The deal had been held up because Al-Nassr could not formally register the player while the financial restrictions remained in place. With those restrictions now lifted, Costa’s transfer can finally be completed, and the midfielder can join the squad’s preparations for the new season.
Cristiano Ronaldo #7 and Samu Costa #24 during Portugal’s training session.Al-Riyadiyah reported that the midfielder has already received the necessary approvals and is set to participate in Al-Nassr’s training sessions. Costa’s arrival would give the club an important new option in midfield after Marcelo Brozovic departed when his contract expired at the end of last season.
The 25-year-old Portuguese midfielder therefore arrives at a particularly important moment. Al-Nassr needs to maintain the quality of its midfield while simultaneously managing a squad built around one of football’s biggest stars.
And for Ronaldo, the development provides another reason for optimism. With the $280 million financial hurdle apparently cleared and Costa edging closer, Al-Nassr can finally concentrate on building the squad it needs for another season of domestic and continental ambitions.
Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal could be heading for a very different Spanish Super Cup experience in 2027, with the tournament set to leave Saudi Arabia and a new international destination emerging as the strongest possibility. Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal could be heading for a very different Spanish Super Cup experience in 2027, with the tournament set to leave Saudi Arabia and a new international destination emerging as the strongest possibility. The change could add another layer of intrigue to a competition already featuring Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad.
The Spanish Super Cup has become one of the most recognizable examples of Spanish soccer taking a domestic competition abroad, with the tournament spending the majority of recent years in Saudi Arabia. That arrangement will be interrupted in 2027, however, as Saudi Arabia is scheduled to host the AFC Asian Cup during the same period.
The scheduling conflict has forced the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to examine alternative destinations for the four-team competition. The 2027 edition is expected to be played in February instead of January, with several international locations now being considered as the federation looks for a venue capable of replacing Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia has hosted the Spanish Super Cup for seven consecutive years, with matches taking place in cities including Jeddah and Riyadh. The tournament has only departed from that broader overseas strategy once since 2018, when the 2021 edition was moved to Morocco because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The decision to look elsewhere also highlights how important the Super Cup has become commercially. Taking the competition abroad gives the Spanish Football Federation access to new audiences, major stadiums and international markets while allowing the biggest clubs in Spain to showcase their stars on a global stage.
The leading candidate emergesWhile Istanbul was initially reported as a possible destination, Miami has now emerged as the leading candidate to host the 2027 Spanish Super Cup, according to Diario AS. Istanbul remains in contention, while Qatar is also being considered as the federation weighs its options.
AS reported that Miami currently sits at the top of the list, followed by Istanbul and Qatar, with the RFEF’s delegated commission expected to discuss the potential venues. A decision is expected after the federation evaluates the logistical and commercial advantages of each location.
A general view of Miami Stadium.The possibility of staging the tournament in Miami would represent another major step in Spanish soccer’s push into the United States. The city already has a strong connection with the global soccer market, and the presence of Real Madrid and Barcelona would give the event enormous international attention.
Miami had previously been considered as a potential destination for the Women’s Spanish Super Cup. That proposal ultimately failed to materialize after one of the participating clubs opposed the move, but the city has now returned to the conversation for the men’s competition.
Turkiye remains serious alternativeIstanbul has also emerged as a strong contender and was described as the frontrunner in an earlier report from Spanish journalist Alfredo Martínez. According to Martínez, the tournament could be staged in the Turkish city during the first week of February 2027.
Alfredo Martínez of Onda Cero reported that the 2027 Spanish Super Cup is expected to take place in early February and could be held in Istanbul**. However, the situation remains fluid, and no official announcement has yet been made by the Spanish Soccer Federation.
Besiktas Park on May 20, 2026 in Istanbul, TurkeyIstanbul would provide an attractive setting for the competition because of its long history of hosting major European soccer events. The city has previously staged Champions League finals, UEFA Super Cup matches and other major fixtures, giving it the infrastructure and soccer culture required for a tournament involving four elite Spanish clubs.
Qatar is the other major option currently being discussed, although it appears to sit behind Miami and Istanbul in the race. The final decision will ultimately depend on the federation’s assessment of scheduling, stadium availability, commercial opportunities and the overall organization of the event.
Real Madrid and Barcelona could meet in another El ClasicoThe location of next year’s tournament is only part of the story because the sporting lineup has already created the possibility of another huge showdown. Real Sociedad will face Real Madrid in one semifinal, while Barcelona will meet Atletico Madrid in the other.
That means an El Clasico could once again decide the Spanish Super Cup if Real Madrid and Barcelona overcome their respective semifinal opponents. Such a final would bring Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal into the same spotlight, potentially giving the two young superstars another stage on which to shape one of Spanish soccer’s biggest rivalries.
Dani Olmo, Gerard Martin, Gavi and Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona argue with Vinicius Junior of Real MadridReal Madrid’s semifinal against Real Sociedad will pair the club with a difficult opponent, while Barcelona will have to overcome Atletico Madrid to reach the final. The Final Four format means there is no guarantee of an El Clasico, but the possibility is enough to generate significant interest before the tournament even begins.
The managerial battle could make a potential final even more compelling. Jose Mourinho will lead Real Madrid, while Hansi Flick is in charge of Barcelona, meaning an El Clasico final in Istanbul or Miami could provide a highly-expected meeting between the two experienced coaches.
Their first meeting comes at an unusual moment, however, with Ronaldo still enjoying an extended break after his international commitments while Postecoglou begins shaping his plans for the new campaign. Cristiano Ronaldo and Ange Postecoglou have crossed paths at Al-Nassr, giving the Saudi Pro League club a glimpse of what could become one of the most fascinating manager-player partnerships in world soccer. Their first meeting comes at an unusual moment, however, with Ronaldo still enjoying an extended break after his international commitments while Postecoglou begins shaping his plans for the new campaign.
The Australian manager arrived in Saudi Arabia with plenty to prove after taking charge of Al-Nassr on a two-year contract. Yet one of the biggest attractions of the job is obvious: the opportunity to coach one of soccer’s greatest-ever goalscorers and one of the most recognizable athletes on the planet.
Postecoglou‘s appointment represents a major change for Al-Nassr after the departure of Jorge Jesus. The former Celtic manager has left European soccer behind for a new challenge in the Middle East, where expectations will immediately be high given the club’s ambitions and the presence of Ronaldo.
On the other hand, the 41-year-old Portuguese superstar remains the centerpiece of Al-Nassr’s project. His reputation, goalscoring record and experience at the highest level mean that any manager taking charge of the club will inevitably face questions about how he plans to maximize Ronaldo’s contribution.
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Postecoglou has already made it clear that Ronaldo will have a central role in his plans. The manager’s first public assessment of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner also offered an early indication of how highly he values the veteran forward.
Ronaldo’s delayed return does not concern PostecoglouRonaldo has been given additional time away from the squad after representing Portugal at the 2026 World Cup. Rather than rushing him back into training, Postecoglou believes the extended break is important after another demanding season for a player who has spent much of his career operating at an extraordinary physical and competitive level.
The pair met at Al-Nassr’s pre-season base in Portugal, where Ronaldo attended the club’s friendly against Almeria. It was the first public meeting between the new manager and his biggest star since Postecoglou took charge, even though Ronaldo had yet to fully rejoin the group.
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— نادي النصر السعودي (@AlNassrFC) August 4, 2026
That delay appears to have caused no concern for the Australian. Instead, Postecoglou stressed that Ronaldo’s professionalism and desire to return will ensure he is ready when the new campaign begins.
Postecoglou reveals what Ronaldo told himSpeaking about his first conversation with Ronaldo, Postecoglou described the Portuguese forward as a hugely important player and admitted that working with him is an honor. “Cristiano Ronaldo is a very important player, and it is certainly an honour for me to share a dressing room with him and the other players feel the same way,” Postecoglou said, via Glasgow Times.
The manager also revealed that Ronaldo had personally reassured him about his condition and readiness for the upcoming campaign: “I had a conversation with Cristiano, and he confirmed to me his readiness for the new season”.
🚨 ANGE POSTECOGLOU:
"Cristiano is always important.
It's an honor to share the dressing room with him.
I'm sure the players feel the same way.
Through my conversation with Cristiano, he will be ready.
He is a professional, and I know he is eager to return and join the… pic.twitter.com/JnIUtcfKaS
— The CR7 Timeline. (@TimelineCR7) August 5, 2026
That message should reassure the Knight of Najd’s supporters. Despite his age and delayed return to training, Ronaldo has apparently made it clear to his new manager that he remains fully committed to preparing for another demanding season.
The manager clearly understands the importance of allowing Ronaldo to manage his workload carefully. Rather than treating the extended break as a problem, Postecoglou sees it as a necessary period of recovery following an exhausting schedule. “He deserves more rest, and he will soon return to the team’s camp to prepare for the campaign ahead,” the Australian manager added.
Ronald Araujo will be part of Liverpool next season, after arriving on loan from Barcelona. Ronald Araujo has joined Liverpool on loan from Barcelona for the 2026-27 season, with a verbal agreement between the two clubs reached on Friday and approved by Barcelona sporting director Deco. The Uruguayan defender is set to undergo his medical on August 8 before the move is finalized.
The deal is structured as a season-long loan that includes an option, but not an obligation, for Liverpool to sign Araujo permanently at its conclusion. That setup allows the Reds to evaluate his fitness and form, which dipped following a 2024 injury setback, before committing to a longer-term deal, while also giving Barcelona breathing room on their salary cap to register the rest of their squad for the season.
Araujo‘s departure comes after he fell down Barcelona’s defensive pecking order despite being one of the club’s four captains. Eric Garcia, Gerard Martin, and Pau Cubarsi have established themselves as Hansi Flick’s preferred center-backs, while Jules Kounde remains first-choice at right-back.
The 27-year-old, who debuted for Barcelona in 2019 and has made 213 appearances with 14 goals, still holds a contract at the club through 2031 after renewing in January 2025.
🚨🚨💣 EXCLUSIVE: Liverpool agree loan deal to sign Ronald Araujo from Barcelona, HERE WE GO! 🇺🇾
Verbal agreement club to club with Barça now approved by director Deco.
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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 7, 2026
For Liverpool, the move addresses an urgent need at the back. The club lost Ibrahima Konate to Real Madrid on a free transfer, and head coach Andoni Iraola has been dealing with injuries to Joe Gomez, Giovanni Leoni and Jeremy Jacquet, prompting him to request defensive reinforcements before the transfer window closes.
Barcelona looking to reinforce defense after Araujo’s exitAraujo’s departure could coincide with Barcelona strengthening the very position that pushed him down the pecking order in the first place. The club is reportedly closing in on a two-year deal for Joao Cancelo, who would arrive from Al-Hilal for around €10 million.
Should the move go through, Flick would have two established options at right-back between Cancelo and Kounde, further reducing the need for Araujo as defensive cover on that side and reinforcing the logic behind sending him out on loan.
Rodri is reportedly very close to leaving Manchester City, and Enzo Fernandez would be Enzo Maresca's dream signing to replace the Spaniard. Enzo Fernandez has emerged as Manchester City’s dream target to replace Rodri, according to transfers insider Gianluca Di Marzio, with new head coach Enzo Maresca identifying his former Chelsea player as the ideal successor for the departing Spanish midfielder.
Rodri, 30, has reportedly made clear that his priority is a move to Barcelona, with City already rejecting an opening offer from the Catalan club. Talks between the two sides remain ongoing, with Spanish media putting the total package in the region of €60 million, including a €45 million upfront payment.
Maresca, who worked closely with Fernandez during his time at Stamford Bridge, sees the Argentine as possessing the leadership, passing range, tactical intelligence and on-pitch personality needed to control matches from the center of the park.
Chelsea, however, are firmly opposed to selling, viewing the 25-year-old as a cornerstone of their project. He remains under contract until 2032 and is valued at over £100 million, with a direct move to a Premier League rival likely to inflate that figure further.
Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea. (Getty Images)The more advanced alternative: Ayyoub BouaddiWhile Fernandez remains Maresca’s dream pick, Manchester City‘s most concrete route to replacing Rodri runs through Lille’s young star Ayyoub Bouaddi.
According to Fabrizio Romano, negotiations for the 18-year-old Moroccan are moving into their final stages, with City already in agreement with the player on personal terms over a five-year deal, and reports placing the fee around €100 million.
Unlike Fernandez, who profiles more as a forward-driving midfielder, Bouaddi operates as more of a tempo-setting playmaker — a style that matches with Rodri’s attributes at the midfield. Still, while City have the Bouaddi deal almost wrapped up, that doesn’t mean they won’t still try to go after the Argentine midfielder.
Tottenham rejected a move for Cristian Romero to Arsenal, while the Argentine reportedly closes in on a move to Atletico Madrid. Arsenal have been rebuffed in their approach for Cristian Romero, with Tottenham making clear they won’t do business with their London rivals as the Argentine defender edges closer to a move to Atletico Madrid.
The reigning Premier League champions turned to Romero after William Saliba suffered a serious back injury during France’s World Cup campaign, leaving Mikel Arteta’s side short at the back with the transfer window nearing its close. Arsenal had already seen an earlier approach for Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa rejected before shifting their attention to the Tottenham captain.
Spurs, however, wasted no time shutting the door. Fabrizio Romano reported that Arsenal made inquiries this week but that Spurs prefer to sell abroad, while a separate report from The Athletic stated that Tottenham’s hierarchy have categorically ruled out selling Romero to Arsenal under any circumstances.
That stance has left the door wide open for Atletico Madrid, who have emerged as the clear favorites for Romero’s signature. The Spanish club has already opened formal negotiations with Tottenham, seen an initial bid rejected, and is preparing a new offer, with Romano placing Atletico Madrid well ahead of Inter Milan in the race for the Argentine.
Cristian Romero of Tottenham. (Getty Images)Inter, meanwhile, had reached a €40 million agreement with Tottenham but saw the move stall after failing to sell Benjamin Pavard to fund it and after Romero himself held off on agreeing personal terms — with reports suggesting the defender has a clause favoring a move to one of Spain’s traditional “big three” clubs.
Romero hinted earlier at a LaLiga moveRomero’s links to a Spanish move aren’t new. Speaking to Los Edul a few months ago, the defender admitted that a switch to LaLiga was something he’d long considered. “Growth is always on my mind, going to new places to keep growing. Playing in LaLiga is something I’m missing out on. I would love that, honestly**,” he said at the time.
Those comments now look particularly timely given how close he appears to Atletico Madrid. While Romero has been consistently linked with a move to Spain over the past year, his own words suggest the interest runs both ways.
While Ruben Amorim continues searching for reinforcements in midfield, reports from Argentina suggest the Serie A giant has already made a concrete move. Christian Pulisic’s Milan could receive a major boost ahead of the new season, with Lionel Messi’s Argentina teammate Leandro Paredes suddenly emerging as a surprise transfer target. While Ruben Amorim continues searching for reinforcements in midfield, reports from Argentina suggest the Serie A giant has already made a concrete move.
The development has quickly become one of the most intriguing stories of the summer transfer window. Paredes, a World Cup winner with Argentina in 2022, is currently the captain of Boca Juniors, making any potential departure far more complicated than a routine transfer.
According to Martin Arevalo of ESPN Argentina, Milan has already submitted an offer to Boca Juniors for the 32-year-old midfielder.** While no financial details have been disclosed, multiple reports from Argentina and Italy agree that the Rossoneri have taken concrete steps toward trying to bring the experienced ace back to Serie A.
Journalist Martin Arevalo reported that Milan has made a “significant offer” for the Argentine international, although he admitted that he did not know the transfer fee involved or the player’s intentions.
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The reported interest comes as the Italian outfit continues evaluating options to strengthen their midfield before the transfer window closes. Ruben Amorim has publicly prioritized adding another central midfielder, and previous targets have proven difficult to secure, opening the door for unexpected alternatives.
Possible move depends on one factorParedes returned to Boca in the summer of 2025 from Roma for a reported fee of around $3.5 million. He remains under contract until the end of 2028, leaving the Xeneize in a strong negotiating position if Milan decides to pursue the deal aggressively.
The transfer also depends on the Serie A giant creating room within its current squad. According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, the Rossoneri are expected to offload several midfielders before completing another signing.
Warren Bondo has reportedly been made available for transfer, while Yunus Musah is not expected to play a central role under Amorim. The club is also believed to be willing to evaluate suitable offers for Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Youssouf Fofana, Ardon Jashari and Samuele Ricci if opportunities arise before the market closes.
Luka Modric of AC Milan.Meanwhile, Luka Modric, Adrien Rabiot and promising youngster Christian Comotto are considered the midfielders most likely to remain at San Siro when the new campaign begins.
Decorated career could return to Serie AParedes would arrive with extensive experience at the highest level of European soccer. Before returning to Boca, he represented clubs including Roma, Paris Saint-Germain, and Juventus while establishing himself as one of Argentina‘s most reliable midfielders.
Lionel Messi (L) and Leandro Paredes of Argentina celebrateHis international résumé is equally impressive. The 32-year-old played a significant role in La Albiceleste’s 2022 World Cup triumph alongside Lionel Messi, adding another major honor to a career that also includes Copa América success.
That experience is precisely what could appeal to Amorim. Milan already possesses youthful energy throughout its squad, and adding another proven winner in midfield could provide valuable balance during a demanding campaign across multiple competitions.
According to reports, Cristiano Ronaldo would not be present for Al Nassr's Saudi Pro League debut against Al Fateh. Al Nassr are reportedly bracing for a blow ahead of their Saudi Pro League title defense, with Cristiano Ronaldo expected to miss the opening round against Al Fateh.
According to Al Nassr Zone, it is expected that Cristiano will miss the opening round of the league, with reports now pointing to his wedding as the driving factor behind the delay.
The Sun reports that Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez are set to marry on Saturday, August 8, at Funchal Cathedral in Madeira, Ronaldo’s hometown. The timing leaves him barely a week to prepare before Al Nassr‘s title defense kicks off on August 15 at Al Awwal Park, a tight turnaround between the wedding and a return to full training in Riyadh.
The wedding caps off what has already been a lengthy break for Ronaldo, who has been away from the club since Portugal’s Round of 16 exit at the 2026 World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo #7 of Portugal applauds fans after World Cup exit. (Getty Images)In the weeks since, he posted vacation photos from Mallorca with his family, skipped Al Nassr’s preseason training camp in Lisbon, and was absent when the squad returned to Riyadh on August 6 and resumed domestic training two days later.
Under new head coach Ange Postecoglou, Al Nassr have reportedly requested physical tests before fully clearing Ronaldo to rejoin preseason work, as the club looks to carefully manage his workload for another demanding season across multiple competitions.
King’s Cup opener also in doubtRonaldo’s absence could extend beyond the Saudi Pro League opener. Al Nassr Zone also reported that Ronaldo is potentially missing the Al Diriyah match in the King’s Cup, with the team set to open its campaign in the Round of 32 on August 18— just days after the Al Fateh clash.
With such a condensed turnaround between the two fixtures, and now a wedding factored into his calendar, the club may opt to continue easing Ronaldo back gradually rather than risk his fitness across both.
As the debate over his leadership intensifies, Argentina and Mexico have now made their position clear, adding another twist to a crisis that has already divided confederations and national associations across the world. Gianni Infantino remains at the center of one of the biggest political battles in modern soccer, with the FIFA president seeing the global support map shift ahead of the 2027 FIFA presidential election. As the debate over his leadership intensifies, Argentina and Mexico have now made their position clear, adding another twist to a crisis that has already divided confederations and national associations across the world.
The fallout follows FIFA‘s abandoned proposal to sell a stake in the commercial rights of the World Cup and other competitions through a new subsidiary. While Europe continues to challenge Infantino’s leadership, several influential soccer associations have decided to move in a different direction, leaving the international soccer community more divided than at any point in recent years.
The controversy began after FIFA withdrew its proposal to sell up to a 20% stake in its commercial rights business, a plan that reportedly sought around $4.2 billion from private investors. FIFA later admitted mistakes had been made in how the proposal was presented and apologized to its 211 member associations, promising to review its internal processes.
Despite that apology, the backlash has continued to grow. European soccer governing body UEFA continues to insist that confidence in Infantino has been lost and has kept alive the possibility of boycotting FIFA competitions unless meaningful governance reforms are introduced.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino holds the FIFA World Cup trophy.Croatia, England, Wales, Finland, Sweden, Serbia, and Albania have already withdrawn support for Infantino’s re-election campaign, while world players’ union FIFPRO has also criticized FIFA’s leadership.
Argentina speaks out on InfantinoWhile Europe continues its opposition, Argentina and Mexico have officially thrown their support behind Infantino, strengthening the FIFA president’s position before next year’s election in Morocco.
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) praised Infantino’s decade in charge, highlighting what it described as global soccer development and stronger institutional governance. Although the AFA acknowledged that the commercial rights proposal had created uncertainty, it argued that FIFA’s willingness to admit mistakes demonstrated accountability.
Institucional Respaldo a la gestión realizada los últimos 10 años por Gianni Infantino en la FIFA
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— AFA (@afa) August 6, 2026
“On behalf of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and its Executive Committee… we express our support for the work carried out over the last 10 years, which has centred on the development of football worldwide and institutional strength based on a clear, stable and transparent governance model,” AFA president Claudio Tapia wrote.
Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner’s TrophyThe federation also welcomed FIFA’s decision to abandon the proposal: “We must acknowledge the Administration’s decision to withdraw a proposal which, from the outset, generated far more uncertainty than certainty within the football family.” Argentina concluded that the best path forward is to continue working under Infantino’s leadership ahead of the 2027 FIFA Congress.
Mexico breaks away from CONCACAF’s positionMexico’s decision has attracted particular attention because it differs from the stance adopted by CONCACAF, the regional governing body for North and Central America and the Caribbean. Earlier, CONCACAF had demanded what it called a “comprehensive reckoning” of Infantino’s presidency after criticizing the handling of the investment proposal. The Mexican Football Federation (FMF), however, decided to support the FIFA president instead.
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— Federación Mexicana de Futbol (@FMF) August 6, 2026
“The FMF will neither recognise nor approve any process convened outside of that institutional framework, and it joins the call made … by President Infantino to collectively continue developing football for the benefit of the 211 member associations,” the federation said.
Raul Jimenez #9 of Mexico celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal.It added: “The FMF supports President Infantino’s leadership in continuing to promote the development of football through institutional strengthening.” That decision places Mexico alongside Argentina, Paraguay and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), which has already offered unanimous backing to Infantino.
Lionel Messi will reunite with former Barcelona teammate Sergi Roberto in the MLS, but this time as league rivals. Sergi Roberto is closing in on a move to the MLS, but instead of reuniting with Lionel Messi in Inter Miami, he’ll be lining up as his rival. According to Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto, negotiations between the Spanish midfielder and the LA Galaxy have advanced significantly, with a deal potentially being finalized soon.
The Los Angeles club is working to close the signing as quickly as possible, with Roberto set to begin a new chapter after two seasons at Como, where he made 37 appearances under Cesc Fabregas, scoring once and adding an assist. The Catalan midfielder did not reach an agreement to renew his contract with the Italian club, leaving him a free agent.
Should the move go through, Roberto would reunite with a pair of familiar faces at Galaxy: Riqui Puig, his former Barcelona teammate and Hirving Lozano, who recently arrived on loan from San Diego FC. The Galaxy currently sit 12th in the Western Conference and are banking on both additions to provide an immediate boost in their push for a playoff spot.
At 34, Roberto arrives in MLS as a decorated veteran and a Barcelona icon, forever remembered for scoring the goal that completed the club’s stunning 6-1 comeback against PSG in the 2016-17 Champions League Round of 16.
Sergio Roberto unbelievable last minute goal to complete the comeback vs PSG
🗣️ "The night after the goal, I couldn't sleep."
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— 𝙍𝙞𝙘𝙤 (@UTDRico8) November 29, 2024
He had once been strongly linked with a reunion with Messi at Inter Miami, but that move never materialized — and now, rather than sharing a locker room with his old captain, he could be facing him from the opposite dugout.
A decade together in BarcelonaThe Spanish defender and Messi were Barcelona teammates for roughly 11 years, from Roberto’s first-team debut in November 2010 until Messi’s departure for PSG in August 2021.
Over 14 seasons at the club in total, Roberto won 25 trophies — including two Champions Leagues and seven LaLiga titles — with the vast majority of that haul coming during the years he shared a dressing room with Messi, then the driving force behind Barcelona’s golden era.
A full breakdown of the 17 managerial changes following the 2026 World Cup, featured by high-profile appointments like Zinedine Zidane and Jürgen Klopp. It would be fair to say that international football management has become a cut-throat business if the 2026 World Cup is anything to go by.
Belgium boss Rudi García’s exit following the expiry of his contract on July 31 took the number of managerial departures to 17 this summer.
Read on as we look at which managers have left their roles this summer, before assessing some of the noteworthy appointments to replace them.
International managerial exits: Summer 2026* Didier Deschamps (France) – Ended his 14-year spell in charge after the World Cup. * Roberto Martínez (Portugal) – Resigned after Portugal’s round of 16 defeat to Spain. * Julian Nagelsmann (Germany) – Quit after Germany were beaten by Paraguay in the round of 32. * Rudi García (Belgium) – Exited following Belgium’s run to the quarter-finals. * Zlatko Dalić (Croatia) – Ended his tenure following Croatia’s round of 32 exit against Portugal. * Javier Aguirre (Mexico) – Resigned after Mexico lost against England in the round of 16. * Ronald Koeman (Netherlands) – Left after the Netherlands exited in the round of 32. * Sebastián Beccacece (Ecuador) – Resigned after Ecuador’s round of 32 elimination. * Marcelo Bielsa (Uruguay) – Stepped down after Uruguay’s World Cup campaign. * Steve Clarke (Scotland) – Resigned after Scotland failed to progress beyond the group stage. * Hong Myung-bo (South Korea) – Left after South Korea’s early exit. * Sabri Lamouchi (Tunisia) – Sacked after Tunisia’s opening 5–1 defeat at the tournament. * Miroslav Koubek (Czechia) – Stepped down following Czechia’s group-stage elimination. * Pape Thiaw (Senegal) – Had his contract terminated after Senegal’s exit. * Carlos Queiroz (Ghana) – Resigned after Ghana were eliminated in the round of 32. * Jamal Sellami (Jordan) – Left his position after Jordan’s early exit. * Vladimir Petković (Algeria) – Exited following Algeria’s disappointing campaign.
Zidane & Klopp headline new managerial appointmentsZinedine Zidane and Jürgen Klopp are the standout names on the list of replacements announced by international federations to date.
Zidane, a World Cup winner with France in 1998, has been out of management since leaving Real Madrid for a second time in 2021.
The 54-year-old has now been tasked with building on the foundations laid by Deschamps. He will lead France through the 2030 World Cup qualifiers.
“I’ve often said it – there’s nothing greater than the French national team,” Zidane said. “So, it’s a joy and obviously a great source of pride to become the manager of this French national team.
“It’s also a responsibility. I want to thank [French Football Federation] president Philippe Diallo, the executive committee, and the French Football Federation for their confidence and acknowledge the 14 years of service from Didier and his staff.
“I also have a special thought for all my coaches. Needless to say, I have high ambitions for the French national team.”
The German Football Association’s decision to turn to Klopp was no real surprise given the lack of viable alternatives.
The 59-year-old previously re-established Liverpool as a force in English football, before joining Red Bull GmbH as Head of Global Soccer in January 2025.
He will now work to restore the fortunes of a team which has struggled to live up to its billing since last winning the World Cup in 2014.
Portugal will embark on a new era after Martínez stepped aside. Jorge Jesus has replaced him after spending the last three years in the Saudi Pro League.
Jesus must determine how best to handle veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who has given no indication that he will retire from international football.
Martínez made the mistake of pandering to Ronaldo at the World Cup, and his decision ultimately resulted in them making an early exit from the tournament.
Jesus, who managed Ronaldo at Al-Nassr last season, has suggested that the 41-year-old will be part of his upcoming squad.
“As long as he’s playing and is in a condition to be selected, I will pick him, within certain limits and under the conditions that I consider best for the national team,” Jesus said.
“I haven’t spoken with Ronaldo yet. He is never going to be a problem for the national team. Not for the national team, nor for me.
“I had great pleasure working with him this past year – it’s easy to work with him.”
Mark van Bommel has replaced García as Belgium manager. He was previously in charge of PSV Eindhoven, VfL Wolfsburg, and Royal Antwerp.
He boosted his managerial reputation in Belgium by winning a league and cup double with Antwerp in 2023. That was their first league title since 1957.
Croatia have reappointed former defender Slaven Bilić as their manager. His first spell in charge of his country was from 2006 to 2012.
“I have complete confidence in our players, and it is my responsibility to bring energy, ambition and determination to ensure that Croatia remains among football’s elite,” Bilić said.
“I am genuinely happy to start this challenge and I feel fully prepared for it – as a more mature and experienced coach than in 2006, yet with the same motivation and desire to see Croatia stay powerful, bold and successful.”
Rodri's agent Pablo Barquero revealed that he decided to join FC Barcelona despite Real Madrid's "unrefusable" offer. Rodri dominated soccer headlines on Thursday following reports of his decision to join FC Barcelona despite holding extensive contract talks with Real Madrid over recent weeks. With a transfer nearing completion, the star midfielder’s agent revealed that his client chose the Blaugrana despite receiving an offer from Los Blancos that was described as “unrefusable.”
According to Cadena SER reporter Nil Sola, Rodri opened the door to joining Barcelona during the 2026 summer transfer window. Even though Real Madrid actively pursued his signature following the World Cup, with manager Jose Mourinho and club president Florentino Perez directly involved in recruiting efforts, Barcelona entered the race late to secure the high-profile commitment.
Following a discussion with Pablo Barquero, Rodri’s agent, journalist Anton Meana shared details on why the midfielder ultimately selected Barcelona over Real Madrid: “The offer is really good; both the agent and Rodri appreciate the class, dignity, respect, and manner with which Madrid handled the negotiations.”
Barquero highlighted just how invested Real Madrid’s front office was in landing his client. “Real Madrid made an unrefusable offer to Rodri after the World Cup. Madrid were serious about going after Rodri and put everything on the table so that he would play for Madrid. From their president down to the general director, everyone worked so that Rodri could play for Real Madrid,” he added.
Rodri #16 of Spain lifts the FIFA World Cup Winner’s Trophy. (David Ramos/Getty Images)Under new manager Enzo Maresca, Manchester City were eager to retain Rodri as a cornerstone of its squad, but the midfielder’s contract situation, entering its final year through June 2027, forced the Premier League club to either secure an extension or sell him before losing him for free. With Rodri determined to return to Spain, Real Madrid launched a major bid for the World Cup champion, only for the player to lean toward their fiercest rivals.
Despite Madrid’s persistent interest and lucrative package, Rodri’s camp officially communicated his choice to Los Blancos. “The conversations were positive and they have been negotiating over these past two weeks, but Rodri has made the decision to choose another offer, and he’s told them his decision**,” the agent concluded.
Final financial hurdles remain before official unveilingRodri’s decision is reportedly finalized, and at 30 years old, the Spanish star is set to make his return to La Liga with Barcelona as his destination. According to Diario AS, personal terms are fully agreed upon, with the midfielder expected to sign a four-year contract featuring a €30 million (around $33 million USD) gross annual salary, though one final detail remains before finalizing the move.
An official agreement on the transfer fee between Barcelona and Manchester City has yet to be finalized. Diario AS reports that the acquisition will cost roughly €60 million (around $66 million USD), a sum Barcelona can now accommodate after parting ways with high earners such as Robert Lewandowski, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Marcus Rashford, freeing up significant payroll flexibility to invest in a marquee signing like Rodri.
Argentina FA president admitted that Lionel Scaloni is the national team's "Plan A, B, and C" ahead of the 2030 World Cup planifications. Lionel Scaloni has served as the architect of Argentina‘s golden era, but with his contract set to expire at the end of the year, questions surrounding his future have naturally surfaced. As initial planning begins for the 2030 World Cup cycle, Scaloni remains “Plan A, B, and C” for Argentina Football Association (AFA) president Claudio Tapia.
Following a heartbreaking loss in the 2026 World Cup final, Scaloni cast doubt on his continuation during an emotional press conference that he was forced to cut short after breaking down in tears. A broader roster overhaul looms for the Albiceleste, which featured one of the oldest squads in the tournament, and the AFA remains determined to have Scaloni direct that transition.
In an interview with TyC Sports, Tapia expressed his unwavering desire for Scaloni to spearhead the next cycle: “Without a doubt, I want him to stay, we all want him to stay. We have spoken, and he has even expressed it himself as well, that the conversations were very advanced. I am a grateful guy, and that’s why I think we have to let him meditate, make the right decision, and we have to respect it.“
Tapia emphasized that he would give the manager full autonomy to evaluate his future without added pressure. “I can’t keep the ‘Gringo’ (Scaloni) *chained up if he feels he doesn’t have the desire or doesn’t have a better projection*. I want him to be well, and we should all want the same, even if it hurts us,” Tapia added.
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni hugs AFA president Claudio Tapia after winning the 2024 Copa America. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)With Scaloni’s contract expiring in December 2026, the AFA is eager to secure the manager’s long-term future. However, when pressed on whether the federation had prepared a backup option in the event of his departure, Tapia delivered a direct answer: “No, my Plan A, B, and C is Scaloni.“
Since his debut against Guatemala in 2018, Scaloni has compiled an extraordinary resume, amassing over 75 wins and just nine defeats while capturing two Copa America titles, a Finalissima, and the 2022 World Cup. As the federation sets its sights on the 2028 Copa America and the 2030 World Cup, executives remain convinced that Scaloni is the sole candidate for the position.
Family support could play key role in Scaloni’s decisionScaloni’s emotional post-match remarks underscored the immense burden of leading the national team, noting that a full reset requires “building a group like this all over again… which will be hard to ever replicate. And it hurts me to my very soul.” However, the national team may have a crucial factor working in its favor to sway his decision.
According to TyC Sports journalist Rodolfo Cingolani, who conducted the interview with Tapia, he was told in an off-the-record conversation that Scaloni’s wife strongly supports his continuation at the helm. Based in Mallorca, Spain, with their family, Elisa Montero reportedly encourages him to remain in the position, believing the joy the Albiceleste brings him, paired with his trusted coaching staff, makes staying on the bench the right path forward.
With the focus set on the 2028 Copa America, Argentina FA president casted doubts on the future of Lionel Messi in the national team: "It's his decision." Lionel Messi once again served as Argentina‘s undisputed leader on soccer’s biggest stage during the 2026 World Cup, but questions surrounding his future involvement with the national team remain unresolved. With the 2028 Copa América looming as the next major international tournament, Argentina Football Association (AFA) president Claudio Tapia left the decision entirely up to the star forward, stating, “It’s his decision.”
In an interview with TyC Sports, Tapia was asked about Messi’s future with the Albiceleste following another memorable World Cup run, delivering a candid response: “It is purely and personal to him*, we have to leave him in peace. It was a great World Cup by Leo, we enjoyed it a lot. We have to feel proud, and I enjoyed every moment I could because I saw him on the pitch. Without a doubt, he was the flag bearer of the group in this World Cup*, just as he was in every competition where he led this group.”
Tapia went on to highlight Messi’s extraordinary track record since Lionel Scaloni assumed control of the bench. “Out of 5 finals, he won 4, and out of 103 matches, 76 won, 19 drawn, 8 lost. If you count from World Cup to World Cup, from 2022 to 2026, we lost two matches: the first one in Qatar against Saudi Arabia, and the last one against Spain. If you sit down and analyze the World Cup he had, for me, the best player in the World Cup final was him. And he was breaking records match after match,” he added.
Since Scaloni’s managerial debut against Guatemala in 2018, Argentina has netted 190 total goals, with Messi directly involved in 79 of them, racking up 60 goals and 26 assists to remain the focal point of this golden era. Lautaro Martinez trails him with 40 goals, while Julian Alvarez sits third with 15, emphasizing how vital the Inter Miami superstar remains to his country.
AFA president Claudio Tapia hugs Lionel Messi after losing to Spain in the 2026 World Cup Final. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)Looking ahead, the team’s primary focus shifts toward the 2028 Copa America, the next major competition on Argentina’s calendar. While Messi will still be under contract with Inter Miami through December of that year, the fact that he will turn 41 during the tournament casts uncertainty over his participation, let alone his availability for the 2030 World Cup.
“It is his decision, pure and exclusive to him. He has to feel the desire like he felt (before)… In 2022, you didn’t know if he was going to be here in 2026. He said ‘this is match by match,’ and I think we saw a great version, if not the best version of Leo in this World Cup. I believe we have to leave him in peace, let him keep enjoying what he likes, which is playing football, and let us also keep enjoying, and let him make the decision he believes is right,” Tapia concluded.
Comparing Messi’s timeline to Di Maria’s send-offAngel Di Maria established himself as arguably the second most influential player of the Scaloni era, delivering iconic goals in major finals before closing out his international career after the 2024 Copa America. While Messi has yet to announce a final decision, Tapia emphasized that the captain will evaluate his own physical state rather than rushing into retirement.
Reflecting on the fitness of Di Maria, who currently plays for Rosario Central, Tapia noted. “Fideo scored important goals, and I saw him play in the local tournament, and he was easily fit to play (in the World Cup). I don’t get into the decisions of the coaching staff, but he also made clear that he was retired from the national team. So one has to be respectful of everything. He felt he was fulfilled.“
When asked whether Messi still possesses that unquenchable drive to keep competing for Argentina, Tapia referenced a shared moment between the two. “I was talking with him about that in a series, about never giving up—he said it in a mixed zone. But it depends on him; here, the doors are always open,” Tapia added, referencing Messi’s admiration for the Rafael Nadal documentary series, a personality the captain noted he deeply identifies with.
Hansi Flick’s preseason preparations took another hit as Barcelona were forced to cancel a second friendly in the 2026 preseason. Hansi Flick is guiding his third preseason at FC Barcelona since taking over in 2024, with the UEFA Champions League standing as the club’s primary target for the 2026-27 campaign. However, the German manager has faced another speedbump in his preparations after Barcelona were forced to cancel another exhibition match, marking the team’s second cancellation of the summer.
On Thursday, August 6, Barcelona issued an official statement announcing that a planned friendly in Tangier, Morocco, has been scrapped. The Blaugrana was scheduled to travel to North Africa for a final overseas fixture, and though an opponent had not been formally locked in, the event was officially canceled.
The club statement read: “FC Barcelona informs that the men’s first team friendly match in Tangier potentially scheduled for 15 August has been ruled out. In light of the current uncertainty and circumstances, FC Barcelona considers playing the match would be inappropriate.“
Barcelona were expected to face local club IR Tanger at the 75,000-seat Tangier Grand Stadium, a venue renovated for last year’s Africa Cup of Nations. The decision marks the second friendly Barcelona has canceled this preseason, following the cancellation of a behind-closed-doors match against Preston North End in England.
Stronger together. pic.twitter.com/ylExPzeRLZ
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 6, 2026
That match, originally set for last Monday, was called off after the Lilywhites failed to field enough first-team players to meet roster requirements. Preston offered to play using its Under-21 squad, but Hansi Flick ultimately elected to conduct a closed training session instead.
What remains on Barcelona’s preseason schedule?Following a brief preseason swing through England, Barcelona returned to thir Ciutat Esportiva training facility to continue work ahead of the season opener. Key stars who participated in the 2026 World Cup, including Lamine Yamal and Pedri, are scheduled to report back to the squad on August 12 as preparations pick up.
On Saturday, August 8, Barcelona will compete in a triangular exhibition in Udine, Italy, squaring off against Nottingham Forest and Udinese. The tournament format features 45-minute matches against both English and Italian opponents in the inaugural Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup.
With a full squad available following the return of its World Cup stars, Barcelona will conclude its preseason slate with the annual Joan Gamper Trophy on August 19. The Blaugrana will host Egyptian giant Al Ahly at Spotify Camp Nou before kicking off its La Liga season against Elche on Sunday, August 23.
Matias Almeyda previewed the Leagues Cup clash between Inter Miami and Monterrey, where he addressed the great form Lionel Messi is currently enjoying. Lionel Messi‘s latest Leagues Cup heroics have given Matias Almeyda plenty to joke about ahead of Saturday’s clash between Monterrey and Inter Miami. The Rayados coach admitted he hopes Messi “doesn’t feel like playing” this weekend, poking fun at the Argentine’s red-hot form since returning from his post-World Cup vacation.
That form was on full display in Miami’s Leagues Cup opener against Atletico San Luis, where Messi scored a brace in a 4-2 comeback win. After the Mexican side struck inside four minutes, Messi equalized in the 13th and put Miami ahead for good in the 32nd, as they rallied at Nu Stadium. The brace also made him the competition’s all-time leading scorer with 14 goals, surpassing Denis Bouanga.
After Messi’s outstanding performance against Atletico San Luis, Almeyda was asked about the display put on by his side’s next Leagues Cup opponent. “Yes, I watched the match… And well, what can I say? He’s [Messi] a machine. He truly keeps amazing, despite his age: so much talent, so much desire to play**,” the coach said in a press conference.
Faced with the Argentine’s brilliant form, Almeyda joked that he could have stayed on vacation to avoid facing him. “Today I was just telling my teammates: ‘Didn’t he feel like staying on vacation a bit longer? I don’t know, going on a boat, being with the family,’” he joked.
Lionel Messi celebrates a goal vs Atletico San Luis. (Getty Images)The coach also praised Messi’s enduring passion for the game, saying he’s grateful players like him still exist and that, unlike most, Messi “doesn’t want vacations, he wants to play“.
A pivotal Matchday 2Saturday’s meeting is the second matchday of the Leagues Cup 2026 group stage, and the two sides arrive in very different form. Inter Miami sit second in the MLS group with three points after their 4-2 comeback win over Atletico de San Luis, while Monterrey have zero points following their 2-1 loss to Orlando City in their opener.
The stakes differ accordingly. A win would leave Inter Miami one step away from securing a spot in the knockout rounds for a fourth straight edition of the tournament, while also extending their strong home record in the competition.
Monterrey, on the other hand, face a must-win scenario: they’ve dropped two of their last three matches across all competitions and haven’t beaten MLS opposition in normal time in their last seven meetings, meaning another defeat would leave their hopes of advancing badly compromised.
Club America host San Diego FC in a 2026 Leagues Cup Phase One matchup on Thursday, August 6 at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Club America vs San Diego FC on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Club America vs San Diego FC | | WHAT | Leagues Cup 2026 season | | WHEN | 10:00pm ET / 7:00pm PT • Wednesday, August 6, 2026 | | WHERE | Apple TV | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
Match OverviewClub America host San Diego FC in an intriguing 2026 Leagues Cup Phase One clash at Estadio Banorte (formerly Estadio Azteca) in Mexico City on Thursday, August 6. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM local time), with both squads entering the tournament in contrasting form.
Domestic powerhouse Club America enter in top form, leading the Liga MX Apertura standings with seven points through their opening three matches. In contrast, MLS side San Diego FC arrive seeking momentum mid-season, sitting 13th in the Western Conference with 21 points as they trail in the playoff race.
Details on how to watchApple TV is the home for Major League Soccer – where you can watch Club America vs San Diego FC and every MLS and Leagues Cup game. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple TV, smartphone, tablet, Roku, and other smart streaming devices.Apple TV will stream every MLS game – including MLS Cup Playoffs and Leagues Cup – with no blackouts.Apple TV is available on all Apple iOS devices, Mac, PC, Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick, Android TV, Google TV, LG smart TVs, Panasonic smart TVs, Playstation 4 & 5, Roku streaming devices and smart TVs, Samsung smart TVs, Sony smart TVs, Vizio smart TVs, and Xbox One, One S, Series X and Series S. In addition, you can AirPlay or cast from your phone or computer to any compatible screen.SEE MORE: Schedule of Leagues Cup games on US TV and streamingHow to watch anywhere with VPNIf you’re abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out World Soccer Talk’s guide to the best VPNs for streaming soccer.
With Real Madrid announcing his official signing, the reported fee of €140 million positions Yan Diomande among the most expensive transfers in soccer history alongside Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. Yan Diomande has been officially introduced as Real Madrid‘s newest marquee acquisition following weeks of intense negotiations with RB Leipzig, setting a new club record transfer fee. With reports indicating a total financial package of €140 million (roughly $153 million USD), the 19-year-old winger aligns himself alongside Neymar and Kylian Mbappe among the most expensive transfer deals in global soccer history.
On Thursday, August 6, Real Madrid released an official statement confirming the acquisition: “Real Madrid C.F. and RB Leipzig have reached an agreement for the transfer of player Yan Diomande, who will be linked to our club for the next seven seasons, until June 30, 2033.“
Following a sensational breakout season in the Bundesliga with Leipzig and a stellar performance for Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup, Diomande emerged as one of the most coveted young talents in Europe. While Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid led the bidding war, the French champions ultimately bowed out due to Leipzig’s steep valuation, leaving Los Blancos to clear the hurdle and secure his signature.
While Real Madrid did not publicly disclose the specific financial details, sources including ESPN confirm that the Spanish titan committed to a total package worth €140 million, eclipsing Jude Bellingham as the costliest transfer in club history. The fee includes a guaranteed base of €125 million, complemented by €10 million in easily achievable performance incentives and €5 million in more complex stretch bonuses.
👋 Welcome Diomande 👋 pic.twitter.com/QxUAC7WjeI
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) August 6, 2026
Diomande still trails record sums paid for Neymar and MbappeWith Mbappe firmly locked in and Vinicius Junior recently signing an extension through 2032, Diomande is projected to complete a formidable front line from the right flank for the next seven years. Real Madrid’s willingness to make such an extraordinary financial commitment reflects complete conviction in his world-class potential, though his price tag still trails the historic sums spent on Neymar and Mbappe.
Neymar continues to occupy the top spot on the all-time list after Paris Saint-Germain triggered his €222 million buyout clause to pry him away from FC Barcelona in 2017, more than doubling the previous world record fee. A year later, Mbappe made a high-profile move from AS Monaco to PSG for €180 million, structured as an initial loan before activating an obligatory purchase clause to navigate Financial Fair Play parameters.
Behind the two historic PSG moves, the top three is rounded out by Alexander Isak, whom Liverpool acquired from Newcastle United for €144 million in 2025. With his full package factored in, Diomande now slides into fourth place on the all-time transfer leaderboard with his €140 million valuation.
Top 10 most expensive signings in soccer historyWhen evaluating total transfer packages including structured add-ons, the list of the highest transfer fees in global soccer history ranks as follows:
| Rank | Player | Fee (EUR) | Year | From | To | | 1. | Neymar | €222 million | 2017 | FC Barcelona | PSG | | 2. | Kylian Mbappe | €180 million | 2018 | AS Monaco | PSG | | 3. | Alexander Isak | €144 million | 2025 | Newcastle United | Liverpool | | 4. | Yan Diomande | €140 million | 2026 | RB Leipzig | Real Madrid | | 5. | Ousmane Dembele | €135 million | 2017 | Borussia Dortmund | FC Barcelona | | 6. | Philippe Coutinho | €135 million | 2018 | Liverpool | Barcelona | | 7. | Jude Bellingham | €133.9 million | 2023 | Borussia Dortmund | Real Madrid | | 8. | Joao Felix | €127.2 million | 2018 | Benfica | Atletico Madrid | | 9. | Florian Wirtz | €125 million | 2025 | Bayer Leverkusen | Liverpool | | 10. | Enzo Fernandez | €121 million | 2023 | Benfica | Chelsea |
Cruz Azul and the Philadelphia Union face each other in the 2026 Leagues Cup, and here are all the details on how to watch this match live in the United States. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Cruz Azul vs Philadelphia Union on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Cruz Azul vs Philadelphia Union | | WHAT | Leagues Cup 2026 season | | WHEN | 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT • Thursday, August 6, 2026 | | WHERE | Apple TV | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
Match OverviewCruz Azul and the Philadelphia Union meet in the 2026 Leagues Cup. The Liga MX side just lost in their local tournament to Atlante, while the MLS club enters this fixture with a lot of confidence after a comeback win against Atlanta United.
Cruz Azul enters this match as the favorite, although not playing at home could complicate things for them. Philadelphia is not carrying great momentum, but the international competition could be key to turning things around.
Details on how to watchApple TV is the home for Major League Soccer – where you can watch Cruz Azul vs Philadelphia Union and every MLS and Leagues Cup game. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple TV, smartphone, tablet, Roku, and other smart streaming devices.Apple TV will stream every MLS game – including MLS Cup Playoffs and Leagues Cup – with no blackouts.Apple TV is available on all Apple iOS devices, Mac, PC, Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick, Android TV, Google TV, LG smart TVs, Panasonic smart TVs, Playstation 4 & 5, Roku streaming devices and smart TVs, Samsung smart TVs, Sony smart TVs, Vizio smart TVs, and Xbox One, One S, Series X and Series S. In addition, you can AirPlay or cast from your phone or computer to any compatible screen.SEE MORE: Schedule of Leagues Cup games on US TV and streamingHow to watch anywhere with VPNIf you’re abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out World Soccer Talk’s guide to the best VPNs for streaming soccer.
Fresh off their World Cup run, several key Argentina national team players are on the move during the 2026 summer transfer window, with Cristian Romero, Thiago Almada, and Facundo Medina all reportedly closing in on new deals. Argentina made waves during the 2026 World Cup by storming all the way to the final before suffering a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Spain. Now, key members of that runner-up squad are generating significant buzz across the summer transfer window, with Cristian Romero, Thiago Almada, and Facundo Medina all nearing high-profile moves.
One of the defining sagas of the summer window centers on Cristian Romero, the Tottenham Hotspur captain who made his desire to depart North London clear at the end of the club season. Coming off a standout campaign in the World Cup that earned him a nomination for defender of the tournament, the star center back is now closing in on his next destination.
As reported by transfer insider Nicolo Schira and ESPN Argentina‘s Esteban Edul, Romero has agreed to personal terms with Atletico Madrid. While Inter Milan pursued his signature, valuation hurdles stalled talks, allowing Los Colchoneros to strike an agreement on a €6 million annual salary through 2030 with a club option for 2031. Final club-to-club negotiations with Tottenham are expected to wrap up between €40 million and €45 million.
Meanwhile, transfer reporter Cesar Luis Merlo reported that Thiago Almada will leave Atlwtico Madrid to sign with Argentine power River Plate. The versatile forward, who opened the World Cup as a starter before seeing his minutes drop as the tournament progressed, will sign a three-and-a-half-year contract in a €20 million deal for 100% of his rights, with Atletico retaining a €40 million buyback clause.
(L-R) Palacios, Tagliafico, Romero and Almada of Argentina during a training session. (Rodrigo Valle/Getty Images)Finally, French outlet L’Equipe revealed that Bayer Leverkusen reached a verbal agreement with Marseille to acquire Facundo Medina for €23 million plus €2 million in add-ons on a five-year deal. Naturally a central defender, Medina filled in capably at left back following Nicolas Tagliafico’s injury, cementing his status as one of the most reliable anchors along La Albiceleste’s back line.
More Argentine stars featured in transfer speculationWhile Argentina’s collective output fell just short of repeating its 2022 championship triumph, the squad’s individual stars continue to command massive interest across Europe. Although Emiliano Martinez’s rumored move to Juventus has officially fallen through, several other marquee names remain linked to potential departures.
The headline story involves Julian Alvarez, with Barcelona making a push to acquire the star striker, who has publicly signaled his intent to leave Atletico Madrid. Barcelona sporting director Deco traveled to Madrid this week to meet with Alvarez’s agent, Fernando Hidalgo, as the Catalan club prepares its final proposal, even while Atlético continues to demand his full €500 million release clause.
Elsewhere, reporter Fabrizio Romano indicates that English side Ipswich Town and Bundesliga club RB Leipzig are actively pursuing midfielder Exequiel Palacios, with negotiations ongoing. Meanwhile, Mundo Deportivo reports that AS Roma is pushing to sign Nicolas Gonzalez, who returned to Juventus after a loan stint with Atletico Madrid; Juventus values the winger at €30 million, while Roma’s initial valuation sits closer to €20 million.
Two additional transactions are also entering the final stages. Right back Nahuel Molina is finalizing the remaining details of his move to Roma, while teenage prodigy Franco Mastantuono, who has already worn Argentina’s iconic No. 10 shirt, is set to join Fiorentina on loan from Real Madrid, with only final contract signatures remaining before the deal becomes official.
UEFA reportedly remains firm on its boycott stance against FIFA, despite the apology offered by the organization's president, Gianni Infantino. UEFA is reportedly standing firm on its threat to boycott FIFA competitions, insisting that Gianni Infantino‘s apology “changes nothing” about its position. The stance comes just days after FIFA held a meeting in Rabat, Morocco, in an attempt to contain the fallout from Infantino’s failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup.
At that Wednesday summit, Infantino formally withdrew the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal and received public backing from FIFA’s leadership, including secretary general Mattias Grafström and the organization’s management board.
FIFA subsequently issued a statement acknowledging that “mistakes” had been made and apologizing to its council and member associations, committing to ensure such errors do not happen again.
UEFA, however, was unmoved, according to Ben Jacobs of Talk Sport. The confederation laid out two conditions for lifting its boycott threat: that the proposal to sell off FIFA’s major competitions be fully withdrawn, and that guarantees be given that such attempts “to disfigure the game” will never be repeated.
🚨 BREAKING: UEFA have told @talkSPORT they intend to continue their boycott of FIFA competitions. FIFA's Rabat meeting in which Gianni Infantino was backed by some senior FIFA leadership members has not changed this.
“UEFA’s associations were very clear about the conditions… pic.twitter.com/hcCnKMDlwA
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) August 6, 2026
“These conditions have not been met,” UEFA said, adding that internal backing for Infantino from FIFA staff “whose careers depend on his favour changes nothing.” The confederation reiterated that it has “lost confidence in Gianni Infantino’s presidency” and that the position remains unchanged.
The pushback extends well beyond UEFAConcacaf’s member federations have also voiced overwhelming loss of confidence in Infantino’s leadership, the English FA formally withdrew its support, and the Asian Football Confederation opposed the original proposal as well.
UEFA has gone as far as serving FIFA with a document preservation letter to safeguard potential evidence, and the first real test of its boycott threat looms on September 5, when the FIFA Women’s Under-20 World Cup kicks off in Poland.
Infantino’s current term as FIFA president runs until March 2027, but without UEFA’s cooperation, the organization risks losing access to most of the sport’s biggest footballing nations.
The fallout from the abandoned World Cup investment proposal continues to divide the governing body, with major soccer powers questioning the direction of the organization. Gianni Infantino’s future at FIFA has become increasingly uncertain after England changed its position ahead of the 2027 presidential elections, adding further pressure to a leadership battle that has shaken world soccer. The fallout from the abandoned World Cup investment proposal continues to divide the governing body, with major soccer powers questioning the direction of the organization.
The crisis has grown beyond the original controversy surrounding FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), the proposed company that would have allowed private investors to purchase a stake in future World Cup commercial revenues. While the plan has been withdrawn, the damage to Infantino’s relationships with several important stakeholders appears far from resolved.
FIFA crisis deepens after abandoned World Cup investment planInfantino faced intense criticism after his proposal to create a new commercial entity and raise around $4.2 billion through private investment triggered opposition from multiple soccer organizations. The plan would have involved selling approximately 20 percent of FIFA Forward Enterprise, a company designed to oversee commercial rights connected to competitions such as the World Cup and Club World Cup.
The proposal quickly became one of the biggest political challenges of Infantino’s presidency since he took over FIFA in 2016. UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Soccer Confederation all expressed concerns about the lack of consultation, with UEFA describing the initiative as a “shabby, back room, opaque deal.”
FIFA President Gianni Infantino.Although Infantino eventually abandoned the project, UEFA made it clear that the decision alone was not enough to repair the damage. “First, the proposals to sell off the major competitions had to be withdrawn and secondly, assurances have to be made that such attempts to disfigure the game in this way will never be made again. These conditions have not been met,” UEFA said in a statement.
The European governing body has maintained that it has lost confidence in Infantino’s leadership and has even discussed possible future action, including a potential boycott of FIFA competitions.
England FA reveals positon on Infantino’s re-election bidThe biggest development came when the English Football Association formally withdrew its support for Infantino’s candidacy for another term as FIFA president. The decision means England will no longer back Infantino’s attempt to remain in charge from 2027 to 2031.
The FA’s position followed similar moves from Wales, Serbia, Sweden and Finland, with several national associations distancing themselves from the FIFA president after the failed investment proposal. The English federation reportedly decided that Infantino’s apology and FIFA’s internal response did not change its concerns.
“The FA has sent a letter withdrawing its support for Infantino in reaction to the plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors,” BBC Sport reported.
Julian Alvarez #9 of Argentina celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal.The decision represents a major setback for Infantino because England remains one of the most influential national associations in world soccer. While the number of federations publicly opposing him remains limited compared with FIFA’s 211 members, the growing criticism from established soccer nations has increased pressure ahead of the election.
UEFA considers next steps as Infantino fights to stay in powerUEFA now faces a difficult challenge in trying to remove Infantino before the 2027 election. A vote of no confidence would require support from a majority of FIFA’s 211 members, meaning European opposition alone would not be enough.
Another possibility would be finding a rival candidate capable of challenging Infantino during the election. CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani has been mentioned as a potential option, although no official challenger has emerged.
The Argentine superstar once again proved why he remains one of the game's defining figures, producing a decisive display that further strengthened his remarkable legacy while helping his club begin the tournament perfectly. Lionel Messi delivered another unforgettable performance as Inter Miami opened its 2026 Leagues Cup campaign with an impressive victory, adding yet another milestone to his extraordinary career. The Argentine superstar once again proved why he remains one of the game’s defining figures, producing a decisive display that further strengthened his remarkable legacy while helping his club begin the tournament perfectly.
The latest achievement adds to an already glittering resume that spans nearly two decades, but this one carried special significance in a competition that has become increasingly important across North America. By the final whistle, Messi had once again placed himself at the center of the soccer conversation after another night where his quality made the difference.
Inter Miami opens with statement victoryInter Miami kicked off its Leagues Cup journey by defeating Atletico San Luis 4-2 in an entertaining contest that featured six goals, dramatic momentum swings, and another masterclass from Messi. Despite conceding within the opening minutes, the MLS side quickly recovered and seized control before halftime.
David Rodríguez handed the Mexican club an early advantage after just four minutes, briefly silencing the home crowd. The response, however, came almost immediately, as Messi equalized in the 11th minute with a composed finish after being found by his teammates in space.
The comeback continued midway through the first half when Telasco Segovia completed the turnaround, giving Inter Miami a deserved lead. Messi then struck again shortly before halftime, before defender Micael added a fourth goal in stoppage time, putting the match well beyond Atletico San Luis before the interval.
Although Rafa Llorente reduced the deficit during the second half, Inter Miami comfortably protected its advantage to secure all three points. The victory also extended the club’s unbeaten run and immediately established it among the tournament favorites.
Messi reaches another historic milestoneThe two goals did far more than secure victory for Inter Miami. Messi’s brace officially made him the Leagues Cup‘s all-time leading goalscorer, taking his tally to 14 goals in just 12 appearances.
Entering the night, the Argentine was level with LAFC forward Denis Bouanga, but his first-half double moved him into first place on his own. Later in the evening, Bouanga also found the net to draw level again on 14 goals, but the Argentine superstar did it in fewer games.
| Rank | Player | Team | Goals | Apps | Goals per Game | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. | Lionel Messi | Inter Miami CF | 14 | 12 | 1.17 | | 2. | Denis Bouanga | LAFC | 14 | 13 | 1.08 | | 3. | Bongokuhle Hlongwane | Minnesota United | 9 | 10 | 0.90 | | 4. | Diego Rossi | Columbus Crew / Monterrey | 8 | 9 | 0.89 | | 5. | Tai Baribo | Philadelphia Union | 7 | 7 | 1.00 |
The milestone continues a remarkable run since Messi joined Inter Miami in 2023. His arrival transformed the club’s fortunes almost immediately, leading it to its first Leagues Cup title before guiding it back to another deep run in subsequent editions.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, Luis Suarez, and Karim Benzema enter a new season chasing history as one of soccer's greatest individual battles continues to unfold across the world. Cristiano Ronaldo is heading into another season with Al-Nassr, knowing that history is within touching distance. At the same time, Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, Luis Suarez, and Karim Benzema remain among the legendary forwards chasing the very same milestone, ensuring that one of soccer’s greatest individual races will continue across multiple leagues this year.
The battle has become one of the defining stories of modern soccer, with several of the game’s most decorated strikers continuing to deliver goals well into the later stages of their careers. While their paths have taken them to different clubs and competitions, they all remain connected by the possibility of achieving a feat no player has ever managed before.
The mystery surrounding Ronaldo’s next campaign centers on a chance to become the first player in official soccer history to reach 1,000 career goals. The Portuguese superstar currently sits on 976 official goals, leaving him just 24 strikes away from the unprecedented milestone.
That target suddenly appears realistic considering Ronaldo’s remarkable consistency throughout his career. Even at 41 years old, he continues to score regularly for Al-Nassr and remains one of the Saudi Pro League‘s biggest attractions heading into the new season.
Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates with the Saudi Pro League Trophy.Reaching four digits would add another extraordinary achievement to a career already filled with records. Ronaldo has collected five UEFA Champions League titles, the UEFA Euro 2016 trophy, multiple domestic league championships in England, Spain and Italy, and remains international soccer’s all-time leading goalscorer for Portugal.
Messi remains Ronaldo’s closest challengerAlthough Ronaldo leads the race, Lionel Messi continues to apply pressure from Inter Miami. The Argentine icon currently owns 921 official career goals, meaning he requires 79 more to join the exclusive four-digit club.
Messi’s season is already underway in Major League Soccer, giving him additional opportunities to reduce Ronaldo’s advantage before Al-Nassr begins its Saudi Pro League campaign on August 15. Every appearance gives the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner another chance to edge closer to the historic landmark.
His résumé remains unmatched in many areas of the game, featuring eight Ballon d’Or awards, four Champions League crowns, ten La Liga titles, two Copa América triumphs, and two FIFA World Cup victories.
Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF lifts the Champion’s trophy after winning the Audi 2025 MLS Cup FinalLewandowski continues remarkable scoring formRobert Lewandowski also remains firmly in the conversation despite sitting further behind the two long-time rivals. The Polish striker has reached 728 official career goals and recently enjoyed an impressive start to life with Charlotte, scoring twice in his MLS debut.
The veteran forward has built his reputation through relentless consistency rather than spectacular moments alone. His scoring record across Germany, Spain, and now North America demonstrates why he remains one of soccer’s greatest finishers.
Lewandowski’s honors include ten Bundesliga titles, one Champions League trophy, multiple European Golden Shoes, two La Liga championships, and two FIFA Best Men’s Player awards.
Suarez still finding the netLuis Suarez may be approaching the closing stages of his career, but the Uruguayan striker continues to prove he remains a dangerous finisher. He currently owns 600 official career goals after recently adding another for Inter Miami.
Playing alongside Messi once again has allowed Suarez to continue contributing at the highest level in North America. While the 1,000-goal target appears far more distant for him, his longevity continues to impress.
His career includes one Champions League title, five La Liga championships, one Copa América trophy, two European Golden Shoes, and league titles across Uruguay, the Netherlands, England, Spain, and North America.
Benzema keeps adding to his legacyCompleting the list is Karim Benzema, who currently sits on 517 official career goals while leading the line for Al-Hilal. The French striker continues to produce consistently despite entering the later years of his playing career.
Although Benzema trails the other leading contenders, his achievements already place him among the greatest forwards of his generation. His elegant style and intelligent movement have allowed him to remain productive for well over a decade.
Karim Benzema of Al Hilal during the AFC Champions League Elite.His collection of honors features the 2022 Ballon d’Or, five Champions League trophies, four La Liga titles, four Ligue 1 championships, and five FIFA Club World Cups.
The Egyptian superstar has already generated enormous excitement in Turkiye, and supporters are eagerly waiting to discover when they will finally see him in competitive action. Mohamed Salah is preparing to begin an exciting new chapter after leaving Liverpool, but his first appearance for Trabzonspor promises to be unlike anything he experienced during his celebrated years in England. The Egyptian superstar has already generated enormous excitement in Turkiye, and supporters are eagerly waiting to discover when they will finally see him in competitive action.
After spending nine trophy-filled seasons at Liverpool, Salah has arrived at Trabzonspor as one of the biggest signings in Turkish soccer history. His arrival has transformed expectations around the club, while fans have turned every training session and public appearance into a celebration worthy of one of the game’s modern greats.
Even before making his debut, Salah has experienced scenes rarely witnessed during his career. Thousands of Trabzonspor supporters gathered to welcome the Egyptian forward after he landed in Turkiye to complete his move, creating an unforgettable atmosphere that immediately highlighted his status. Fans followed his arrival throughout the night, with many waiting hours simply to catch a glimpse of their new star.
Salah himself admitted the reception caught him completely by surprise during his official unveiling: “I did not expect this reception. It is an experience I have never had before in my career, and I would like to thank everyone who was present and welcomed me in this wonderful way”.
New 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞. New 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞. 👑 pic.twitter.com/FoE9qg3POJ
— Trabzonspor English (@TrabzonsporEN) August 6, 2026
The Egyptian captain also made his ambitions perfectly clear from the outset. “My goal is to win every possible championship with Trabzonspor, and I will do everything I can to make the fans happy and repay the love I felt from the first moment. I also thank the club president for his trust,” he added.
When Salah could finally make his debutAlthough Trabzonspor has not officially confirmed the exact date of Salah’s competitive debut, the most likely opportunity is expected to arrive in the club’s opening Super Lig fixture against Kasimpasa on August 15, 2026.
If he is registered and declared fit in time, that match could mark Salah’s first official appearance in Trabzonspor colors. The club’s opening fixtures include:
| Date | Match | Competition | | August 16, 2026 | Kasimpasa vs Trabzonspor | Super Lig | | August 23, 2026 | Trabzonspor vs Istanbul Basaksehir | Super Lig | | August 30, 2026 | Amed vs Trabzonspor | Super Lig | | September 6, 2026 | Trabzonspor vs Genclerbirligi | Super Lig |
The Egyptian has only recently joined his new teammates following his World Cup campaign with Egypt, meaning the coaching staff is carefully managing his integration into the squad. He has already taken part in his first training session under head coach Fatih Tekke, suggesting preparations are progressing as planned.
Our new signing, Mohamed Salah, trained with the team for the first time 👑 pic.twitter.com/xNCBoMdLte
— Trabzonspor English (@TrabzonsporEN) August 6, 2026
If he is not introduced during the league opener, Trabzonspor will have several other opportunities later in August. European competition could even provide an alternative stage, with the club preparing for its UEFA Europa League playoff matches alongside domestic fixtures.
Salah’s possible first matches for TrabzonsporWhile his exact debut date depends on final squad decisions, the key early fixtures to watch are:
- Trabzonspor’s opening Süper Lig match — possible competitive debut
- Early home matches at Papara Park — likely target for his first appearance in front of supporters
- UEFA Europa League playoff fixtures — another potential stage for Salah’s first minutes if he is registered in time
CONMEBOL spoke out for the first time about Gianni Infantino's collapsed FIFA plan to sell a stake in the World Cup. CONMEBOL spoke out for the first time on Gianni Infantino‘s collapsed FIFA plan, joining UEFA’s stance against the initiative in a statement released by its council. The South American confederation called for football institutions to be respected and warned it would not accompany any move that bypasses established governance procedures.
The plan in question, known as FIFA Forward Enterprise, was a commercial initiative pushed by Infantino that sought to sell stakes in World Cup rights and other FIFA-organized competitions to private investors.
The proposal aimed to boost annual funding to member federations from $8 million to $20 million, a 150% increase, starting in January 2027. But it quickly drew criticism over its rushed timeline, the absence of review by FIFA’s own governing bodies and concerns that handing commercial control of the game’s biggest events to private interests could compromise the sport’s integrity.
Opposition mounted fast. UEFA threatened that none of its national teams would take part in FIFA competitions while the plan remained on the table, while Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation soon joined that resistance.
Comunicado: O futebol vem em primeiro lugar. Conselho da CONMEBOL faz um chamado à preservação da institucionalidade.https://t.co/wE0NyVlDcq
— CONMEBOL.com (@CONMEBOL) August 6, 2026
Together, the three confederations represented 136 of FIFA’s 211 member federations, well past the 106 votes needed to block the initiative. Facing that unified front, Infantino withdrew the proposal on July 31, saying it had generated divisions and would not move forward regardless of the level of support it still had.
CONMEBOL joins the discussionCONMEBOL‘s statement, issued days later, did not mention Infantino by name but left little doubt about where it stands. “Football always comes first,” the council said, while stressing that the sport’s future can only be built on respect for institutionality, governance and democratic procedures.
The confederation added that those responsible for running football’s organizations must always prioritize dialogue and adherence to the rules, effectively aligning itself with UEFA and the other confederations that forced Infantino to abandon the project.
“CONMEBOL’s council calls for preserving the unity of football’s family, acting with institutional responsibility, strengthening dialogue and fully respecting governance mechanisms,” the statement closed.
Though whispers of the Portuguese talisman's departure have echoed across Europe for weeks, a new revelation threatens to send shockwaves through the squad, promising profound consequences for the American star. A sudden and unexpected twist in Rafael Leao’s destiny has plunged both him and Christian Pulisic into the heart of Milan’s most captivating summer saga. Though whispers of the Portuguese talisman’s departure have echoed across Europe for weeks, a new revelation threatens to send shockwaves through the squad, promising profound consequences for the American star.
For much of the transfer window, Leao appeared destined to leave Milan as interest arrived from Turkiye, while Premier League clubs were also mentioned as possible destinations. At the same time, Pulisic has remained a key figure in the club’s plans under new head coach Ruben Amorim, making the latest developments even more intriguing.
Galatasaray has recently intensified its efforts to sign Rafael Leao, opening negotiations with the Italian side and submitting an official bid for the Portugal international. According to Turkish journalist Yagız Sabuncuoglu, the Turkish champion offered around $40 million for a permanent transfer, but the proposal was immediately rejected because Milan continues to value the winger at between $58 million and $69 million.
Thus, Gianluca Di Marzio of Sky Italia and MilanNews respond that Milan has no intention of accepting a discounted fee and will only consider a permanent transfer if their valuation is met. The club also rejected previous ideas involving loan deals, making it clear they are only interested in a full sale.
Rafael Leao of AC Milan looks on Despite the failed opening offer, Galatasaray is said to be preparing an improved proposal that could approach $46 million, although that still falls short of the Rossoneri’s asking price. Turkish media also claim Leao has shown interest in the move, while other reports suggest his position is becoming increasingly complicated.
Leao reportedly changes his stanceJust weeks ago, Leao openly admitted he wanted a new challenge after spending seven seasons with Milan. His comments appeared to signal the end of his time at San Siro, especially after missing out on Champions League action.
However, recent reports suggest the situation has changed dramatically. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the Portuguese forward has begun reconsidering his future after returning for pre-season, feeling welcomed once again by teammates and encouraged by the atmosphere under Ruben Amorim.
Rafael Leao of AC Milan during the Serie A match.According to the newspaper, the 27-year-old has realized that leaving is no longer his only option. Instead, he is reportedly open to repairing his relationship with the club and continuing his career in Italy if the right transfer proposal never arrives.
Further reinforcing that idea, Pietro Mazzara of MilanNews reported that Leao has informed Milan he wants to stay for now**, even though the club remains willing to listen to offers that match its valuation.
Why Leao staying could directly affect Christian PulisicThe biggest consequence of Leao remaining at Milan concerns Christian Pulisic’s role under Ruben Amorim. Earlier this summer, reports suggested Amorim viewed Pulisic as his first-choice option in the left-sided attacking midfield role within his preferred 3-4-2-1 formation, with the American expected to operate between the lines rather than as a traditional winger.
During his unveiling, Amorim made his admiration for Pulisic perfectly clear. “Pulisic is truly a very talented player. He got injured at the World Cup, we’ll have to understand. But he’s perfect for the way Italian football is… I have clear ideas about how I want to see him play… I want him between the lines… He’s very important for us.”
Rafael Leao of AC Milan interacts with Christian PulisicThose comments fueled speculation that there might be little room for Leao in the new tactical setup if Pulisic occupied the same space on the pitch. However, if Leao ultimately stays, Amorim could face one of his first major selection dilemmas, with two of Milan’s biggest attacking stars potentially competing for similar areas in the system.
That uncertainty explains why Leao’s transfer saga has become particularly important for Pulisic, whose tactical role appeared much clearer only a few weeks ago.
Cristiano Ronaldo's dream to claim the 2026 World Cup with Portugal has begun, currently at the Round of 32. Cristiano Ronaldo, even at 41 years old, remains a central figure for both his club, Al Nassr, and the Portugal national team. Still drawing global attention, the key question now is when the legendary striker will take the field again.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s next game with Al Nassr is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, when they host Al Fateh for Matchday 1 of the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season at Al Awwal Park. However, the Portuguese star’s presence remains to be a major question as he hasn’t been present in any single preseason friendly of the team.
The icon’s 2026-27 international campaign with Portugal following the 2026 World Cup is set to begin on Thursday, September 24, when they host Wales for Matchday 1 of the of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League. The forward’s last World Cup game came on July 6th, where Spain beat the Selecao in the Round of 16 with a narrow 1-0 win.
In the 2025-26 season, the Portuguese icon scored 30 goals and provided 4 assists in 37 games for Al Nassr, while netting 5 goals in 5 UEFA World Cup qualifiers and 3 in the 2026 World Cup for Portugal, with his personal account in 976 career goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo #7 of Portugal celebrates scoring a goal.Ronaldo faced long break due to FIFA scheduleAfter his stunning bicycle-kick goal against Al Khaleej, Cristiano Ronaldo was rested for Al Nassr’s midweek AFC Champions League Two match. But from that point forward, the Portuguese star endured a 24-day gap without competitive action, a result of the upcoming FIFA competition schedule.
From December 1 through 18, Qatar hosted the second edition of the FIFA Arab Cup, with the final between Morocco and Jordan played at Lusail Stadium, the same venue as the 2022 World Cup final.
With several Saudi Pro League players involved, including stars of the Saudi Arabian national team, clubs, including Al Nassr, were unable to meet domestic player requirements, forcing the SPL into a temporary pause during the tournament.
Inter Miami Chief Business Officer Xavier Asensi revealed the club's plan to keep Lionel Messi connected once he retires. Lionel Messi has already secured his future at Inter Miami long after he hangs up his boots, according to the club’s Chief Business Officer, Xavier Asensi. In an interview with MARCA, Asensi revealed that Miami has a clear plan in place for the Argentine once his playing days are over, stating that Messi has earned the right to leave the game on his own terms.
“There will come a moment when Leo is no longer playing… It would be reckless not to think about the post-Leo era,” Asensi said, adding that Messi, more than anyone, has earned the right to walk away from soccer whenever he chooses. That “post-Leo” planning, according to Asensi, already includes a concrete role** for the World Cup winner within the organization once his career comes to an end.
That role would see Messi become part of Inter Miami‘s ownership group. “The idea is that, once he stops playing, he’ll have an option with Inter to invest his time… once he’s no longer an active player, he’ll become part of Inter Miami’s shareholding group,” he explained.
Under current MLS statutes, Messi cannot legally hold an ownership stake while still an active player, meaning the shareholding role would only take effect once he formally retires.
Lionel Messi celebrates a goal for Inter Miami. (Getty Images)For now, though, that moment remains on hold. Messi’s contract with Inter Miami runs through the end of 2028, and he has already returned to action this season following a vacation after Argentina’s World Cup campaign.
Messi’s grand returnMessi’s comeback began at the MLS, coming off the bench in the 53rd minute of Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw against Columbus Crew on August 1, just days after leading Argentina to their second straight World Cup final appearance. Despite not starting, he immediately looked sharp, leading the match with four shots and five touches inside the box.
Four days later, Messi was back in the starting XI for Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup opener against Atletico San Luis, and he delivered in style. After San Luis struck first inside four minutes, Messi equalized in the 13th and put Miami ahead for good with his second of the night in the 32nd, as Inter Miami rallied to a 4-2 win at NU Stadium. The brace also made him Leagues Cup’s all-time leading scorer with 14 goals in the competition, surpassing Denis Bouanga.
The Spain international remains one of the biggest names on the transfer market, and the latest developments have introduced a surprising twist that could reshape the battle between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Rodri’s future has taken an unexpected turn, with fresh reports suggesting the Manchester City midfielder could end up alongside Lamine Yamal rather than Kylian Mbappe, despite Real Madrid appearing to be the frontrunner for months. The Spain international remains one of the biggest names on the transfer market, and the latest developments have introduced a surprising twist that could reshape the battle between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
The Ballon d’Or winner has long been admired across Europe, but recent events have complicated what once looked like a straightforward return to La Liga. While Manchester City continues to hope Rodri will stay, the midfielder now faces one of the biggest decisions of his career as interest from Spain intensifies.
Rodri’s past two seasons have been filled with highs and setbacks. A serious knee injury limited him during the 2024-25 campaign before a hamstring problem interrupted parts of the following season, yet he responded spectacularly by helping Spain lift the 2026 World Cup and collecting the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player.
His celebrations were short-lived, however, after undergoing minor back surgery that ruled him out of most of Manchester City‘s pre-season preparations. With his contract situation unresolved, attention has quickly shifted toward where he could play next.
Rodri #16 of Spain lifts the FIFA World Cup Winner’s Trophy.The midfielder previously admitted that discussions over his future would resume after the World Cup. Now, with his recovery continuing, several elite clubs are waiting for the next step.
Real Madrid’s pursuit encounters an unexpected obstacleFor much of the summer, Real Madrid appeared to be leading the race for Rodri’s signature. The Spanish giant viewed him as the ideal player to strengthen midfield following Toni Kroos’ departure, while reports suggested new manager Jose Mourinho had personally identified the 30-year-old as a priority.
However, negotiations have stalled over financial disagreements, according to Fichajes. Multiple reports claim Manchester City values Rodri between $70 million and $86 million, while Los Blancos have reportedly been reluctant to match those demands.
Rodri of Manchester City.Personal terms have also become a sticking point. The Spaniard is believed to be seeking a long-term contract and a salary package that Real Madrid has yet to match, leaving the transfer in limbo as the summer window enters its decisive stage.
Barcelona senses an opportunityAs Real Madrid’s talks slowed, Barcelona stepped into the picture. According to several reports from Spain, sporting director Deco and head coach Hansi Flick have intensified efforts after Frenkie de Jong suffered a serious knee injury that could keep the Dutch midfielder sidelined for months.
SPORT reported that Flick personally contacted Rodri to explain his sporting vision and convince the midfielder that he would be central to Barcelona’s long-term project. That conversation appears to have had an impact, with several outlets now claiming Rodri is open to negotiating with the Catalan club.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, via Jijantes’ Gerard Romero, also reported that Rodri has opened the door to Barcelona for the first time, informing the club of his willingness to discuss contract terms while delaying a final decision involving Manchester City.
Lamine Yamal #19 of Spain celebrates with teammate Rodri #16 after scoring a goal. Spain teammates play their partReports suggest Barcelona’s recruitment effort has extended beyond executives and coaches. Several Spain internationals have reportedly spoken to Rodri during recent national team gatherings, encouraging him to consider Camp Nou.
Lamine Yamal has reportedly been among the players discussing the club’s ambitious project with Rodri, highlighting the atmosphere inside the dressing room and Flick’s plans for the future. Those conversations may prove influential as the midfielder evaluates where he wants to continue his career.
Should Rodri choose the Catalan outfit, he would reunite with several teammates who recently celebrated World Cup success together while immediately strengthening one of Europe’s most talented midfields.
Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup after his campaign in the 2026 World Cup in Inter Miami's debut in the 2026 Leagues Cup against Atletico San Luis. Inter Miami opened its 2026 Leagues Cup campaign against Atletico San Luis on Wednesday, August 5, at Nu Stadium. Although the Mexican side grabbed an early lead, Lionel Messi answered back with his first two goals since the 2026 World Cup to turn the score around in South Florida.
After making his return to action as a substitute against the Columbus Crew over the weekend, Messi rejoined Guillermo Hoyos’ starting lineup for the midweek fixture. David Rodriguez stunned the home crowd by heading in a fourth-minute opener, but the early deficit sparked the Herons, particularly Messi, into an immediate response.
Hunting for an equalizer as Atletico San Luis sat deep in its defensive shell, Inter Miami orchestrated a crisp buildup through the midfield. Casemiro spotted Noah Allen wide on the left flank, and the defender whipped in a sharp cross to a trailing Messi, who redirected the ball past the keeper from the edge of the box in the 11th minute.
Messi delivers once again. ⚽
Miami's 10 opens his #LeaguesCup2026 account with his 13th goal in Leagues Cup history! 🐐
Watch now @InterMiamiCF vs. @AtletideSanLuis on Apple TV 📺https://t.co/tms3b61AW0 pic.twitter.com/3lSQGXCMKv
— Leagues Cup (@LeaguesCup) August 5, 2026
Shortly after, in the 26th minute, Telasco Segovia completed the first-half turnaround by tapping the ball into an open net following another precise delivery from Allen just before the hydration break. As the Mexican side pushed for a result, Messi appeared again to put the away side on its heels.
Messi dropped into the middle of the pitch to collect a pass from Casemiro, and after a quick one-two with Yannick Bright, he opened the play wide to Allen. Once again, the defender delivered a pinpoint cross for Messi as he crashed the box, taking a quick touch before finishing calmly to complete his first-half brace in the 44th minute.
But wait, there's more! 💥
Messi scores his second goal of the first half vs. San Luis 🤯 pic.twitter.com/vCmwoydGkF
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 6, 2026
The second half concluded with Messi playing a corner kick that found defender Micael inside the box to score the fourth goal for the Herons, and to add an assist for the Argentine ace.
Messi takes top spot on Leagues Cup goalscoring leaderboardIn his 2023 debut campaign with Inter Miami, Lionel Messi made an immediate impact by scoring 10 goals during his first Leagues Cup appearance to lead the Herons to the title. Following back-to-back seasons interrupted by injuries, Messi marked his return to the tournament by surging to the top of the competition’s all-time scoring charts.
With his first-half brace, Messi brought his total to 14 goals in 12 all-time Leagues Cup matches, surpassing LAFC’s Denis Bouanga (13) to become the single highest goalscorer in tournament history. Minnesota United’s Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Philadelphia Union’s Tai Baribo, and former Columbus Crew forward Cucho Hernandez remain tied for third on the all-time list with seven goals apiece.
Yan Diomande could dethrone Jude Bellingham and turn into the most expensive signing in Real Madrid's history. Yan Diomande‘s transfer to Real Madrid appears imminent, with RB Leipzig and the Spanish giant deep in negotiations to finalize the deal. With the player’s signature serving as the final remaining hurdle, Diomande’s reported fee could ultimately eclipse Jude Bellingham‘s transfer record to become the most expensive acquisition in Real Madrid history.
Real Madrid’s front office has been working to lock up Diomande’s signing, though several obstacles surfaced over recent weeks, with Leipzig executives even publicly denying that an agreement had been reached. As negotiations resumed, momentum shifted, and widespread reports now indicate that a formal agreement has been struck between both clubs.
According to The Athletic‘s Mario Cortegana and Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, Real Madrid will pay a base fee in the neighborhood of €125 million for Diomande. However, with an additional €15 million included in performance-based add-ons, the full package could reach €140 million, establishing the Ivorian winger as the single most expensive signing in Los Blancos history.
A week ago, Leipzig announced that Diomande would not travel to the team’s training camp in Saalfelden, Austria, citing an illness that sparked intense speculation regarding his transfer status. When the German club subsequently confirmed he had rejoined the squad for preseason activities following his recovery, questions arose over whether contract talks had stalled.
Willkommen im Trainingslager, Yan! 🙌🇦🇹
Nach überstandenem Infekt ist Yan Diomande zurück im Training. 💪 pic.twitter.com/wVUakWzWVC
— RB Leipzig (@RBLeipzig) August 5, 2026
Now back on track, The Athletic reports that Diomande is expected to receive clearance to travel to Madrid for medical examinations before finalizing his contract. The 19-year-old phenom is set to sign a five-year deal through 2031, completing a blockbuster transaction that could rewrite the financial record books at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Diomande projected to surpass Bellingham’s benchmarkBack in 2023, Real Madrid made a similar marquee investment in a teenage superstar, acquiring a 19-year-old Jude Bellingham. While initial reports suggested his transfer fee would fall below Eden Hazard’s record mark, post-deal disclosures revealed a far higher ultimate price tag.
In an interview with Diario AS, Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke confirmed the transfer structure exceeded the initially reported €103 million base. “If it had been 103 million, we would have negotiated poorly. It was quite a bit more,” the German executive stated.
According to Borussia Dortmund’s financial disclosures, Real Madrid agreed to a guaranteed €103 million fee alongside potential incentive clauses worth up to 30% of that base (€30.9 million). Those performance add-ons bring Bellingham’s maximum total fee to €133.9 million, leaving his mark just shy of the potential overall valuation for Diomande.
Real Madrid most expensive signingsTaking into account the total amount of the deals for Diomande and Bellingham (including add-ons), the ranking of the most expensive Real Madrid signings goes as follows:
| Rank | Player | Fee (EUR) | Year | Selling Club | | 1. | Yan Diomande | 140 million | 2026 | RB Leipzig | | 2. | Jude Bellingham | 133.9 million | 2023 | Borussia Dortmund | | 3. | Eden Hazard | 120.8 million | 2019 | Chelsea | | 4. | Gareth Bale | 101 million | 2013 | Tottenham Hotspur | | 5. | Cristiano Ronaldo | 94 million | 2009 | Manchester United |
The Leagues CUp game betwee iNter Miami and Atletico San Luis had to be delayed due to the extreme weather conditions at Florida. Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were hosting Mexican side Atletico San Luis for Matchday 1 of the 2026 Leagues Cup at Nu Stadium when an unexpected weather delay forced match officials to halt the contest with Miami holding a 4-2 lead.
The match between Inter Miami and Atletico San Luis was delayed due to a severe lightning storm in the Miami area. As rain began pouring onto the pitch, a nearby lightning strike prompted referees to stop play in the 67:50 minute and send both squads to their respective locker rooms.
The video board inside Nu Stadium displayed a venue-wide notice: “Weather Delay. Attention please, a weather delay is currently in effect. Please remain in your seats and await furher instruction. We will provide updates as conditions develop.“
The stoppage follows the strict weather safety protocol mandated by the Leagues Cup in the event of severe weather. Under tournament rules, a match is automatically suspended whenever a lightning strike is detected within an 8-to-10-mile radius of the stadium.
Once halted, the safety protocol requires a mandatory 30-minute countdown, which resets completely to zero with every subsequent lightning strike detected in the monitored zone. Beginning at 9:10 p.m. local time, play resumed at 9:40 p.m.
MATCH UPDATE: The Leagues Cup Phase One matchup between Inter Miami CF and Atlético de San Luis has been paused due to inclement weather. Additional updates will be provided when they become available. #LeaguesCup2026
— Leagues Cup (@LeaguesCup) August 6, 2026
The Argentine legend's undeniable dominance is perfectly captured in a crazy statistical ranking that proves exactly how far ahead he was of the greatest attackers from his entire generation. Lionel Messi is still absolutely dominating La Liga history years after leaving Barcelona. Even massive superstars like Karim Benzema, Luis Suarez, and Vinicius Junior haven’t been able to touch one of his most mind-blowing records. The Argentine legend’s undeniable dominance is perfectly captured in a crazy statistical ranking that proves exactly how far ahead he was of the greatest attackers from his entire generation.
The former Barcelona captain has not played a La Liga match since 2021, yet his numbers remain untouched by the players who followed him. According to data shared by Squawka, Messi’s extraordinary attacking output over the last decade still stands above every other player in Spain’s top flight.
The record that has survived Messi’s absence is his incredible tally of combined goals and assists in La Liga over the last 10 seasons. Messi leads the ranking with 226 goal contributions in only 172 appearances, creating a gap that has proven almost impossible for others to close.
Behind him sits Iago Aspas, who has recorded 200 goal contributions in 334 matches, while Antoine Griezmann follows with 195 contributions in 348 appearances. The numbers highlight Messi’s advantage, as he needed almost half the number of matches compared with some of the closest challengers to reach the top spot.
| Rank | Player | Games | Goals + Assists | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. | Lionel Messi | 172 | 226 | | 2. | Iago Aspas | 334 | 200 | | 3. | Antoine Griezmann | 348 | 195 | | 4. | Karim Benzema | 224 | 180 | | 5. | Luis Suarez | 196 | 167 | | 6. | Gerard Moreno | 285 | 149 | | 7. | Mikel Oyarzabal | 327 | 141 | | 8. | Inaki Williams | 363 | 124 | | 9. | Vinicius Junior | 242 | 118 | | 10. | Ante Budimir | 232 | 105 |
The complete top five shows the level of attacking talent Messi surpassed during the period. Karim Benzema finished with 180 goal contributions in 224 games, while Luis Suarez registered 167 in 196 appearances, meaning even two of the most dangerous forwards of their era could not match the Argentine’s production.
The hidden strength behind Messi’s recordWhile the total number itself is impressive, the most remarkable part of Messi’s achievement is the efficiency behind it. The Argentine averaged approximately 1.31 goal contributions per La Liga match, a figure that places him in a completely different category compared with the rest of the list.
Benzema averaged around 0.80 contributions per game, while Suarez produced approximately 0.85. Both figures are outstanding by normal standards, but they still fall well short of the incredible pace Messi maintained during his final years with Barcelona.
Most goals + assists across the last 10 La Liga seasons. ⚽️🅰️ pic.twitter.com/YkOFf1oZ2a
— Squawka (@Squawka) August 1, 2026
Squawka’s comparison showed that Messi’s advantage was built through both consistency and extraordinary productivity, allowing him to remain at the top despite leaving Spain years ago.
The ranking also demonstrates two different paths to success. Players like Aspas and Griezmann built their totals through incredible durability and hundreds of appearances, while Messi reached an even higher mark through unmatched attacking influence every time he stepped onto the pitch.
Benzema and Suarez came closest to challenging MessiAmong the players who appeared capable of threatening Messi’s position, Benzema and Suarez were the strongest candidates. Both enjoyed historic careers in Spain and delivered some of the best attacking seasons La Liga has seen.
Benzema became Real Madrid’s main attacking leader after Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure and eventually won the Ballon d’Or in 2022. His 180 goal contributions in 224 matches underline his brilliance, but he still finished 46 contributions behind Messi despite playing more games during the same period.
Lionel Messi of Barcelona and Luis Suarez of Barcelona celebrateSuarez’s numbers are equally impressive considering his role as one of Barcelona’s greatest forwards. The Uruguayan formed the legendary MSN attacking trio alongside Messi and Neymar before later starring for Atletico Madrid.
However, even one of the most complete strikers of the modern era could not match his former teammate. Suarez’s total of 167 contributions in 196 appearances shows his quality but also emphasizes the extraordinary level Messi reached.
Vinicius Junior faces difficult challengeThe modern generation of La Liga stars has also struggled to approach Messi’s benchmark. Vinicius Junior represents one of the most exciting attacking players in world soccer, but his current numbers show the size of the challenge ahead.
😉 Train with @ViniJr! pic.twitter.com/XI2VpQZk9r
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) August 3, 2026
The Brazilian winger has recorded 118 goal contributions in 242 La Liga matches, placing him ninth on the decade-long ranking. While Vinicius has become a key figure for Real Madrid and continues to improve, he remains more than 100 contributions behind Messi’s total.
For Vinicius or any future superstar to surpass Messi, they would need years of elite scoring and creative output while maintaining exceptional fitness. The Argentine’s record combines goals, assists, consistency, and availability at a level rarely seen in soccer history.
During his first public appearance in Trabzonspor colors, a small detail on the back of his shirt immediately caught supporters' attention and sparked widespread curiosity, prompting questions about whether it would become his official squad number. Mohamed Salah‘s arrival at Trabzonspor has already become one of the biggest stories of the summer transfer window, with thousands of supporters turning out to welcome the Egyptian superstar after he departed from Liverpool. The veteran forward received a hero’s reception in Turkiye, while the club celebrated the signing as a landmark moment in its history.
The excitement surrounding Salah went far beyond the transfer itself. During his first public appearance in Trabzonspor colors, a small detail on the back of his shirt immediately caught supporters’ attention and sparked widespread curiosity, prompting questions about whether it would become his official squad number.
Trabzonspor supporters extraordinarily greeted Salah after he landed on a private jet before traveling to Trabzon for his official presentation. Hundreds of fans first welcomed him at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport before thousands more gathered in Trabzon, creating an atmosphere usually reserved for major trophy celebrations.
Videos of supporters chanting his name, waving club colors and setting off flares quickly spread across social media. Before boarding his flight, Salah sent a short message directly to the supporters: “Trabzon, are you ready? I can hear you. See you very soon.” He also delighted fans by using the club’s famous motto, “Bize Her Yer Trabzon [For us, everywhere is Trabzon].”
Bordo-Mavili formasıyla ilk kez kameraların karşısında… İlk mesajı Büyük Trabzonspor Taraftarına:
“Bize Her Yer Trabzon!” ❤️💙#SalahIsComing pic.twitter.com/Sr1KcRDwpk
— Trabzonspor (@Trabzonspor) August 5, 2026
The mysterious No. 61 shirt and why it means so muchOne of the biggest talking points during Salah’s unveiling was the No. 61 shirt he wore instead of the famous No. 11 associated with his Liverpool career or the No. 10 he regularly wears for Egypt.
The unusual number immediately fueled speculation among supporters, with many wondering whether the Egyptian forward had decided to begin the next chapter of his career with an entirely different identity. The explanation, however, carried far greater meaning than many expected.
𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞: ON 🔥 pic.twitter.com/mqi1DLa9DH
— Trabzonspor (@Trabzonspor) August 5, 2026
The No. 61 shirt was chosen as a tribute to the city of Trabzon itself. In Turkiye, 61 is the official vehicle registration code for Trabzon Province, making the number one of the city’s strongest symbols of local pride and identity. It appears throughout daily life, from businesses and social media accounts to merchandise and fan culture.
The connection also extends to matchdays, when Trabzonspor supporters traditionally transform the 61st minute of every home match into a celebration, filling the stadium with chants, fireworks and confetti. Several former Claret-Blues’ players have proudly worn the symbolic number over the years, making Salah’s decision a respectful nod to the club’s traditions before even kicking a ball.
Salah’s official squad number revealedAlthough the No. 61 shirt generated enormous attention, Trabzonspor does not expect it to become Salah’s permanent matchday number. As later confirmed by the club, the Egyptian star will wear the No. 10 shirt during official matches, the same number he currently represents with Egypt.
WHAT. A. NIGHT. pic.twitter.com/zcc8ob9TBG
— Trabzonspor (@Trabzonspor) August 5, 2026
The report adds that the club had originally prepared a No. 11 shirt for Salah, reflecting the number he famously wore throughout most of his Liverpool career. However, as per the Turkish newspaper Sabah, the veteran forward requested No. 10 before the transfer was finalized, prompting Ernest Muci to give up the number so Salah could continue wearing the shirt most closely associated with his international career.
𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 ✨ pic.twitter.com/Xqxr47PzqE
— Trabzonspor (@Trabzonspor) August 5, 2026
Inter Miami face Atletico San Luis in their 2026 Leagues Cup debut, and many are wondering whether Lionel Messi will be available for this match. Inter Miami open their 2026 Leagues Cup campaign on Wednesday, August 5, hosting Atletico San Luis at Nu Stadium, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Herons arrive unbeaten in their last seven MLS matches, while San Luis is still searching for its first win of the Apertura 2026 in Liga MX.
For this crucial game, Lionel Messi will start. The Argentine returned from the World Cup off the bench in Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw against Columbus Crew last weekend, and coach Guillermo Hoyos will now hand him his first start since the tournament, alongside Rodrigo De Paul, who is also in the lineup after working his way back from international duty.
Hoyos will have to make do without two key attacking pieces for the opener. Luis Suárez is unavailable for the entire tournament, serving the first match of a six-game Leagues Cup suspension stemming from his conduct in last year’s final against Seattle Sounders.
Germán Berterame is also out, still recovering from the hard collision he suffered against CF Montreal that required an overnight hospital stay, leaving Mateo Silvetti as the likely option to partner Messi up front.
Es hoy. Vamos Miami. 😤⚔️ #MIAvASL pic.twitter.com/7u1HpUfhIz
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 5, 2026
Inter Miami confirmed lineupWith Suárez, Berterame and also Tadeo Allende, who is recovering from knee surgery, ruled out for this match, Hoyos will feature a very different attack, but with Messi as starter.
This is Miami’s confirmed starting XI: Ríos-Novo; Caicedo, Fray, Silva, Allen; Bright, Casemiro, De Paul, Segovia; Messi, Pinter.
Atletico San Luis confirmed lineupAtletico San Luis arrive in a very different moment. The Mexican side has yet to find its footing in the Apertura, and this Leagues Cup opener gives them a chance to salvage some momentum against a strong Miami side.
This is San Luis’ confirmed starting XI: Sánchez; Bambu, Álvarez, Águila; Torres, Salles-Lamonge, Macías, Esteves; Rodríguez, Flores, Llorente.
While the Portuguese superstar continues preparing for another season in Saudi Arabia, developments away from the pitch have placed his growing soccer business interests in the spotlight alongside Al-Ittihad's summer recruitment strategy. Cristiano Ronaldo has unexpectedly found himself connected to one of the biggest transfer stories involving one of Al-Nassr’s fiercest Saudi Pro League rivals. While the Portuguese superstar continues preparing for another season in Saudi Arabia, developments away from the pitch have placed his growing soccer business interests in the spotlight alongside Al-Ittihad’s summer recruitment strategy.
The latest move has raised eyebrows across the league, especially as Al-Ittihad moved quickly to strengthen its squad while Al-Nassr is still waiting to complete its first major signing of the transfer window. Ronaldo’s investment outside Saudi Arabia has now played an indirect role in helping one of the club’s biggest domestic competitors.
Al-Ittihad has officially completed the signing of Senegal midfielder Dion Lopy from Spanish club Almeria, making him the club’s first overseas arrival of the summer transfer window.
According to reports from Al-Riyadiah and several other outlets, the 24-year-old signed a long-term contract after the Tigers agreed to pay approximately $15 million, with the transfer fee scheduled to be paid in installments. The deal also reportedly includes a 10% sell-on clause in favor of Almeria should Lopy be transferred again in the future.
The Tigers’ midfield
is under the Black Panther’s command 🇸🇳🐅 pic.twitter.com/wDtEPNLc6U— Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) August 5, 2026
The Saudi club confirmed the transfer through an announcement on its official social media channels, although it did not disclose the financial details.
Ronaldo’s Almeria investment creates unexpected linkThe transfer carries an unusual twist because Almeria is partially owned by Cristiano Ronaldo. Earlier in 2026, Ronaldo acquired a 25% ownership stake in the Spanish club, expanding his soccer portfolio while continuing his playing career with Al-Nassr.
That investment means one of Ronaldo’s clubs has now completed a profitable sale to Al-Ittihad, a direct Saudi Pro League rival that continues to challenge Al-Nassr for domestic honors. The timing has attracted attention because Al-Ittihad has already secured its first major foreign signing, while Al-Nassr has yet to bring in a new player during the current transfer window.
Cristiano Ronaldo of team Al-Nassr FC competes for the ball with Ahmed Al-Julaydan of team Al-Ittihad FCThe Senegal international joins Al-Ittihad following the departure of Brazilian midfielder Fabinho, whose contract expired at the end of last season. Lopy primarily operates as a defensive midfielder, although he is also capable of playing in a deeper central role.
His versatility is expected to provide additional balance in midfield as the club prepares for the upcoming Saudi Pro League campaign. Since arriving at Almeria from Stade Reims in 2023, Lopy made 105 appearances, scoring four goals and contributing six assists across all competitions.
Tansfer that benefits everyoneThe midfielder built a reputation in Spain through his physical presence, defensive awareness and ability to recover possession. During the 2025-26 campaign, he featured regularly in midfield while also contributing going forward with three goals and two assists in league competition.
Statistical reports highlighted his impact in defensive situations, including strong numbers for tackles, interceptions, ball recoveries and aerial duels. His passing range also made him an attractive option for a possession-based side looking to strengthen its midfield.
From the Land of Teranga 🇸🇳
to the Tigers’ Den 🐅 pic.twitter.com/9qz0cG9wQO— Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) August 5, 2026
For Al-Ittihad, the signing addresses an important gap left by Fabinho’s departure while adding an experienced international midfielder entering the prime years of his career.
For Almeria, the transfer delivers a significant financial return, and for Cristiano Ronaldo, it marks another notable moment since becoming a soccer club owner. Although the Portuguese icon remains focused on Al-Nassr’s ambitions on the pitch, one of his investments has unexpectedly helped strengthen one of his club’s biggest domestic rivals ahead of the new Saudi Pro League season.
Inter Miami begin their 2026 Leagues Cup campaign against Atletico San Luis, where Luis Suarez won't be available for this match. Luis Suarez will be watching from the sidelines as Inter Miami open their 2026 Leagues Cup campaign against Atletico San Luis on Wednesday. The Uruguayan striker is serving a six-match suspension in the competition, ruling him out for the tournament’s entire duration, including this opener at Nu Stadium.
The ban traces back to the chaotic scenes that followed Inter Miami‘s 3-0 defeat to Seattle Sounders in the 2025 Leagues Cup final. In the aftermath of that loss, Suarez was caught spitting at a member of the Sounders’ coaching staff during a post-match brawl near midfield.
Days later, the Leagues Cup disciplinary committee handed down its punishment: a six-match ban for Suarez, along with lesser suspensions for teammates Tomas Aviles and Sergio Busquets.
That means Suarez, despite being in excellent form for Inter Miami in MLS play this season, simply is not an option for head coach Guillermo Hoyos as the club begins its title chase in the competition. He remains available for MLS matches, but the Leagues Cup ban applies strictly to this tournament, keeping him out of every fixture Inter Miami play in it.
Luis Suarez celebrates a goal for Inter Miami. (Getty Images)Inter Miami’s forward crisis for the Leagues Cup openerSuarez’s absence leaves Hoyos short-handed up front, and he isn’t the only forward missing out. German Berterame is also unavailable, still recovering from the hard collision he suffered against CF Montreal that required an overnight hospital stay, while Tadeo Allende remains sidelined as he continues his recovery from knee surgery undergone back in May.
With three of Inter Miami’s attacking options unavailable in one stretch, Hoyos is expected to lean on Mateo Silvetti alongside Lionel Messi to carry the attack against San Luis, a considerably thinner frontline than the one that has powered the club’s recent MLS form.
According to reports, Julian Alvarez will tell Diego Simeone upon his return to Atletico Madrid that his wish is to join Barcelona. Julian Alvarez is preparing to escalate his push to leave Atletico Madrid, according to ESPN Argentina. The Argentine striker is expected to report back to training on August 10, and he plans to tell Diego Simeone and the Atletico board face-to-face that he no longer wants to continue at the club, with Barcelona as his only desired destination.
The move marks a clear escalation in a saga that has dragged on since June, when Alvarez first went public about his desire to leave during the 2026 World Cup, saying a transfer was “the best thing for everyone” and that he wanted to fulfill his dream.
That declaration infuriated Atletico CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin, who accused Barcelona of disrespecting the club and announced formal complaints to both FIFA and the RFEF, alleging illegal contact with the player during a protected period.
None of that has slowed Barcelona down. Sporting director Deco traveled to Madrid this week to meet with Alvarez’s agent, Fernando Hidalgo, and the club is preparing what it considers its definitive offer, even as Atletico continues to demand the player’s full €500 million release clause and refuses to negotiate a lower figure.
Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid. (Getty Images)With Atletico standing firm and the financial gap between the two clubs still enormous, Alvarez appears to be betting that a direct, personal ultimatum can do what months of public pressure and Barcelona’s offers have not.
Could a Ferran Torres’ potential exit fund Barcelona’s push for Alvarez?Adding another layer to Barcelona’s attacking plans, Ferran Torres’s own future at the club remains unresolved. Speaking to NBC’s Today Show, the Spanish forward left the door open when asked about his situation.
“I have a contract with Barcelona, but in football you never know. I’m waiting to make the right decision,” he said. Asked about his dream destination, he avoided naming a club altogether, offering only, “my dream is to be happy“.
Barcelona want Torres to stay at the club unless the forward himself asks to leave. Renewal talks, however, remain stalled, and the forward could still depart if an offer arrives for him in Catalonia.
The one scenario that could shift their approach is Paris Saint-Germain tabling an offer above €50 million — a bid significant enough that Barcelona would consider letting him leave.
Should that scenario play out and Torres depart, it would only add urgency to Barcelona’s pursuit of Alvarez, giving Flick’s attack an even more pressing need alongside the gap already left by Lewandowski’s exit — and giving the club further reason to push hard once Alvarez delivers his message to Simeone.
While Lionel Messi remains among the world's highest earners, the newest rankings reveal that the Portuguese icon has stretched his advantage, highlighting the growing financial influence of Saudi Arabian soccer. Cristiano Ronaldo continues to dominate the financial landscape, with the latest global salary figures placing him comfortably ahead of the sport’s biggest stars. While Lionel Messi remains among the world’s highest earners, the newest rankings reveal that the Portuguese icon has stretched his advantage, highlighting the growing financial influence of Saudi Arabian soccer.
The latest data also underlines how dramatically the sport’s salary landscape has evolved in recent years. Players representing the Saudi Pro League now occupy several places among the world’s best-paid players, while stars from Europe’s biggest leagues continue to feature prominently.
According to salary figures compiled by Capology, via Planet Football, Cristiano Ronaldo earns an estimated £3.42 million per week in base salary at Al-Nassr, keeping him at the top of world soccer’s wage rankings.
The report states: “Cristiano Ronaldo still ranks as the highest-paid player in the Saudi Pro League and world football, earning a whopping £3.4 million per week with Al-Nassr.”**
Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates with the Saudi Pro League Trophy.Those figures are based solely on base wages and do not include bonuses, image rights, signing fees or commercial endorsements, meaning Ronaldo’s overall annual earnings are significantly higher.
Messi returns to the rankingsThe latest list also marks Lionel Messi’s return to the global weekly salary rankings following his move to Inter Miami.
Messi is ranked 13th with an estimated weekly base salary of £360,876, leaving a remarkable financial distance between the longtime rivals. While both remain among soccer’s biggest global icons, the latest figures illustrate how Ronaldo’s Saudi contract has transformed the earnings race.
The comparison also reflects the different career paths taken by the two superstars during the latter stages of their playing careers, with Ronaldo moving to Saudi Arabia while Messi chose Major League Soccer.
Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF lifts the Champion’s trophy after winning the Audi 2025 MLS Cup FinalSaudi Arabia dominates the highest earnersOne of the biggest takeaways from the rankings is the growing financial strength of the Saudi Pro League. Six Saudi Pro League players appear among the world’s 15 highest-paid players, confirming the league’s ability to attract elite talent through record-breaking contracts.
Karim Benzema sits second after Ronaldo with an estimated £2.01 million per week, while Sadio Mane, Kalidou Koulibaly, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Ivan Toney and Ruben Neves also feature on the list. Their presence reflects Saudi Arabia’s continued investment in world-class soccer with clubs competing for domestic and continental success.
Cristiano Ronaldo (L) of Al Nassr and Karim Benzema (R) of Al Hilal.Top 15 highest-paid players by weekly base salary Cristiano Ronaldo — £3,421,039 * Karim Benzema — £2,010,107 * Sadio Mané — £656,629 * Kalidou Koulibaly — £569,626 * Erling Haaland — £525,000 * Kylian Mbappé — £512,992 * Sergej Milinković-Savić — £418,765 * Ivan Toney — £418,765 * Vinícius Júnior — £410,393 * Harry Kane — £410,393 * Jamal Musiala — £374,771 * Darwin Núñez — £368,533 * Lionel Messi — £360,876 * Virgil van Dijk — £350,000 * Rúben Neves — £343,417*
Accusations linking the sacred hosting rights of the 2030 World Cup final to his bid for re-election have ignited a fierce global backlash. A relentless storm of controversy is battering FIFA President Gianni Infantino as explosive new allegations threaten to shake the very foundations of the beautiful game. Accusations linking the sacred hosting rights of the 2030 World Cup final to his bid for re-election have ignited a fierce global backlash. Amidst a growing rebellion from powerful soccer associations, Infantino’s embattled reign faces an unprecedented and perilous trial.
The latest reports have fueled debate across the global game, with the issue emerging just months before the next FIFA presidential election. While the controversy continues to unfold, the national team preparing to co-host the centenary tournament remains at the heart of the discussion, as officials and governing bodies offer sharply different accounts of what took place behind closed doors.
According to The Times, Infantino allegedly sought Morocco‘s public backing for his 2027 re-election campaign by offering the country the opportunity to stage the 2030 World Cup final at the under-construction 115,000-seat Hassan II Stadium in Casablanca.
The report stated that the FIFA president traveled to Morocco for emergency meetings after losing support from several major soccer associations. It also claimed that Saudi Arabia, traditionally one of Infantino’s strongest allies, had yet to publicly endorse his candidacy, increasing the importance of securing support elsewhere.
Azzedine Ounahi #8 of Morocco celebrates with teammates.Multiple reports suggested that Infantino met senior officials from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) during his stay in Rabat as he attempted to reinforce political backing ahead of the FIFA Congress scheduled for March 2027.
Infantino’s presidency under growing pressureThe allegations arrive during what many observers describe as the most difficult period of Infantino’s presidency. His leadership has been heavily criticized following the collapse of FIFA Forward Enterprise, a controversial proposal that sought to sell up to 20% of the commercial rights associated with the FIFA World Cup to private investors in a deal reportedly worth $4.2 billion.
The proposal triggered widespread opposition from soccer stakeholders across the world, who argued that it risked commercializing the tournament beyond acceptable limits and undermining FIFA’s traditional non-profit model. Following intense backlash, FIFA abandoned the proposal, but criticism of Infantino continued to grow rather than disappear.
FIFA firmly rejects the allegationsAs the story gathered momentum, FIFA released an official statement denying that any promises had been made regarding the 2030 World Cup final. The governing body stated: “It is false and misleading to claim the FIFA president has made any promise in relation to hosting the FIFA World Cup 2030 final. A decision will be made by FIFA in due course.”**
🗣️ FIFA release a statement claiming Gianni Infantino has not promised the 2026 World Cup Final to Morocco: “It is false and misleading to claim the FIFA President has made any promise in relation to hosting the FIFA World Cup 2030 Final. A decision will be made by FIFA in due… pic.twitter.com/Ley4POMxnJ
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) August 5, 2026
The statement directly contradicted reports suggesting the hosting rights had become part of political negotiations surrounding the presidential election. Spanish soccer officials also insisted they had received no indication that plans for the final had changed, while Morocco’s federation reportedly denied knowledge of any formal agreement.
Spain continues to expect the finalThe controversy also revived the long-running debate over where the 2030 World Cup final should be played. Spain has consistently argued that the showpiece match belongs on its soil, with Spanish Football Association (RFEF) president Rafael Louzan repeatedly insisting that the country remains the leading candidate to stage the centenary final.
Rodri #16 of Spain lifts the FIFA World Cup Winner’s Trophy.Spanish federation sources later reiterated that they did not know about the alleged offer, while several local reports quoted FIFA’s official denial as evidence that no decision has been taken. The 2030 tournament will be jointly hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, while Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay will stage the opening commemorative matches to celebrate the competition’s 100th anniversary.
Chivas Guadalajara visits BMO Stadium to clash with LAFC in a marquee 2026 Leagues Cup Phase One matchup on Wednesday, August 5. Here are all the official streaming and broadcast options to catch the action live across the United States. Here are all of the details of where you can watch LAFC vs Chivas on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | LAFC vs Chivas | | WHAT | Leagues Cup 2026 season | | WHEN | 9:30pm ET / 7:30pm PT • Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | | WHERE | Apple TV | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
Match OverviewLAFC and Chivas Guadalajara clash in a high-stakes 2026 Leagues Cup opener on Wednesday, August 5. The MLS side will host the marquee matchup at BMO Stadium, aiming to secure three points at home in the first-ever official meeting between the two clubs.
While Chivas are seeking momentum following a slow start to their LIGA MX Apertura 2026 campaign, LAFC enter as favorites behind formidable home form. The Black & Gold reside near the top of the MLS Western Conference standings with 34 points through 19 matches.
Details on how to watchApple TV is the home for Major League Soccer – where you can watch LAFC vs Chivas and every MLS and Leagues Cup game. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple TV, smartphone, tablet, Roku, and other smart streaming devices.Apple TV will stream every MLS game – including MLS Cup Playoffs and Leagues Cup – with no blackouts.Apple TV is available on all Apple iOS devices, Mac, PC, Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick, Android TV, Google TV, LG smart TVs, Panasonic smart TVs, Playstation 4 & 5, Roku streaming devices and smart TVs, Samsung smart TVs, Sony smart TVs, Vizio smart TVs, and Xbox One, One S, Series X and Series S. In addition, you can AirPlay or cast from your phone or computer to any compatible screen.SEE MORE: Schedule of Leagues Cup games on US TV and streamingHow to watch anywhere with VPNIf you’re abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out World Soccer Talk’s guide to the best VPNs for streaming soccer.
After sealing his signing for Colo-Colo, Vozinha has been reportedly given a special permission to use the nickname he's used with Cape Verde in the World Cup in the Chilean side. Vozinha has finalized his transfer to Chilean power Colo-Colo following a standout performance with Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup. While initial league rules threatened to block him from wearing his moniker on his jersey, reports indicate the goalkeeper has been granted a special waiver to wear his famous nickname.
Josimar Jose Evora Dias, universally known as Vozinha, attracted interest from multiple clubs following Cape Verde’s run in North America before Colo-Colo secured his signature. However, Article 36 of the ANFP (Chilean Football Federation) regulations explicitly states: “For the personal identification of players, the paternal and/or maternal surname must be printed on the upper back of the shirt… Nicknames, aliases or codenames will not be allowed.“
Under a strict reading of the rulebook, Vozinha would have been forced to display “Dias,” “Evora,” or “Evora Dias” on his kit. Violations carried stiff penalties, noting that, “the offending player shall be sanctioned with an administrative yellow card and the offending club shall be sanctioned, for each infraction, with a fine of 20 UF, according to the assessment made by the Autonomous Disciplinary Tribunal.”
Vozinha granted special exemptionAfter signing a six-month contract with Colo-Colo on Monday, Vozinha received welcome news regarding his uniform. According to BBC Sport, Colo-Colo successfully petitioned league authorities to allow the veteran keeper to suit up under his renowned nickname.
President Colo Colo Anibal Mosa gives the jersey to Cabo Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha. (Marcelo Hernandez/Getty Images)The impasse required direct intervention from the Chilean federation, with the ANFP convening an emergency meeting among top-flight club presidents to vote on a resolution. The executive board ultimately ruled in the goalkeeper’s favor, authorizing him to sport the same name he wore throughout Cape Verde’s World Cup run.
During a news conference ahead of his formal unveiling, Vozinha reflected on the deep personal meaning behind his shirt name: “It is the name I have used my entire life. In Cape Verde, it holds great significance and a rich history, and now it does globally as well. If my grandmother were alive today, I think she would be proud. I hope to keep using it for the rest of my career as a tribute.“
Vozinha waiver sets latest precedentVozinha expressed his excitement during his introductory press conference, calling Colo-Colo “the biggest club in Chile,” and securing league approval for his jersey serves as a testament to his star power following the World Cup. However, this is not the first time Chilean soccer authorities have navigated a uniform exemption request.
Back in 2021, winger Fabian Nuñez requested special dispensation to wear “Zombie” on his back, referencing a childhood nickname he had carried throughout his career. Then playing for Deportes Copiapó, the forward was granted a one-year exemption by the league’s disciplinary board.
Vinicius Jr wiped his Instagram account clean amid contract renewal talks with Real Madrid and Arsenal's interest in signing him. Amid his renewal talks, Vinicius Junior has wiped his Instagram account completely clean, leaving his profile with zero posts, no profile picture with a stark “No posts yet”, where years of Real Madrid history used to be.
The move follows a smaller but similar gesture back in July, when the Brazilian swapped his profile photo for a plain black square and scrubbed any mention of Real Madrid from his bio, a change widely read at the time as a signal of frustration over his stalled contract talks.
The timing has fueled two very different readings of what Vinicius is trying to say. On one hand, the gesture lines up neatly with swirling reports linking him to Arsenal, who have reportedly readied a package worth around €100 million plus €20 million in add-ons and are said to be willing to hand him the exact salary bump he originally asked Real Madrid for.
On the other hand, a total social media reset is just as easily read as a blank slate — the kind of clean break some players make right before turning the page toward a new long-term commitment rather than an exit.
Vinicius Jr’s Instagram account.Vinicius himself has done little to fuel exit talk directly: in his first public comments since the Arsenal rumors intensified, he told Real Madrid TV he was focused on preseason training under the club’s new manager, saying nothing about his contract situation or his online purge.
Where things stand on a new deal with MadridThose talks, according to Fabrizio Romano, have been described by both sides as “very positive.” Real Madrid’s latest proposal reportedly guarantees Vinicius a €22 million net annual salary through 2031.
That falls short of the €30 million he was initially asking for — the same figure Arsenal are said to be ready to match — but Real Madrid are increasingly confident of receiving the final green light from Vinicius Jr on a new contract.
The gap between the two offers is exactly why Vinicius’s account going blank has been read in such opposite directions. Whether it turns out to be the prelude to a dramatic farewell or simply noise ahead of a five-year renewal, the timing of his Instagram wipe has made it the center of the conversation around his future.
With Arsenal interested on pursuing his signing, Real Madrid have reportedly made a final salary offer to Vinicius Junior that falls below the current deal with Kylian Mbappe. Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid are actively negotiating an extension to secure the Brazilian winger’s future at the Santiago Bernabeu, with his current contract set to expire in less than a year. While Arsenal remains attentive to his situation, Real Madrid has reportedly presented a final salary offer that falls below Kylian Mbappe‘s compensation package.
After months without reaching a breakthrough, Real Madrid‘s front office has intensified efforts to finalize Vinicius’ extension. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reported that recent discussions between the club and Roc Nation (the agency representing the player) were described as “very positive” by both sides.
However, the team’s proposal remains well below the winger’s original asking price. According to Spanish outlet Cadena SER, Vinicius sought a net annual salary of €30 million (around $33 million USD), a figure turned down by Real Madrid. The club’s counteroffer stands at €22 million (around $24 million USD) annually through 2031 on a five-year extension, which the player’s camp has rejected.
Under his previous contract, Vinicius earned a net salary of €18 million per season, scaled up from an initial €10 million base over time. The latest terms offered by the Spanish giants sit at €22 million, with performance incentives that could push the total to €24 million based on milestones such as winning the UEFA Champions League, the Ballon d’Or, and La Liga titles.
Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid.A €24 million total package would place Vinicius among the club’s highest earners, yet it still trails Mbappe’s full earnings. The French forward commands a net base salary of approximately €15 million per season (translating to a gross fixed base of around €31.25 million annually or €600,000 per week).
The true financial distinction lies in Mbappe’s signing bonus, which ranges between €100 million and €125 million linked to performance clauses after arriving on a free transfer. Divided into annual installments over his five-year deal, that bonus brings Real Madrid’s total outlay for Mbappe to roughly €35 million net (around $38.5 million USD) per year.
Arsenal willing to meet Vinicius’ wage demandsThe possibility of Vinicius entering the final year of his deal has opened the door for rival European clubs to launch ambitious bids. Arsenal has emerged as the most aggressive suitor, with Cadena SER reporting that the Gunners are prepared to offer a transfer package worth €100 million plus €20 million in performance add-ons.
Crucially, Arsenal are reportedly willing to grant Vinicius the exact salary increase he requested from Real Madrid. With manager Mikel Arteta eager to make the Brazilian the focal point of his attack, contract talks remain ongoing between Real Madrid and the player while the Premier League club continues to monitor the situation.
Inter Miami CF begins its Leagues Cup 2026 campaign on Wednesday, August 5, as the 2025 tournament runners-up host Atletico San Luis at Nu Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Inter Miami vs Atletico San Luis on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Inter Miami vs Atletico San Luis | | WHAT | Leagues Cup 2026 season | | WHEN | 7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT • Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | | WHERE | Apple TV | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
Match OverviewInter Miami take the stage for another Leagues Cup tournament. The MLS side won’t have Luis Suarez available, yet they remain favorites to win this opening Phase One duel against LIGA MX club Atletico de San Luis.
Nu Stadium will host the marquee matchup. Inter Miami enter as the current runners-up of the tournament after falling to the Seattle Sounders in the 2025 final.
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Luis Figo harshly criticized Gianni Infantino, calling for his resignation after the failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup. Luis Figo has joined the growing chorus of voices calling for Gianni Infantino to step down as FIFA president, delivering one of the harshest public rebukes of his tenure.
“I could write 10,000 words on the problems at FIFA. But the solution needs only three: Infantino must go,” the Portuguese great wrote on Daily Mail, describing the FIFA president’s conduct as “the lowest, most deceitful and cravenly self-interested behaviour” he had witnessed in football.
The criticism stems from a scrapped plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup’s commercial rights to private equity investors through a proposed entity called FIFA Forward Enterprise.
The proposal triggered fierce backlash across the sport, with UEFA, CONCACAF and other continental confederations warning it threatened the “soul and governance” of football, forcing Infantino to abandon the plan altogether.
Today I join others from across our game and call for Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA President.
Infantino has debased the office that he promised to elevate. He has lied, deceived and tried to feather his own nest at the expense of the game he is supposed to serve.
He has…
— Luís Figo (@LuisFigo) August 5, 2026
Figo did not hold back in assigning blame, accusing Infantino of trying to push the changes through purely for personal gain. “He has lied, deceived and tried to feather his own nest at the expense of the game,” he wrote, adding that Infantino “has lost the support of his senior staff, his closest advisers, the vast majority of people who devote their lives to this sport“.
The failed plan cost Infantino dearly in trustThat loss of trust has been building for weeks. UEFA has publicly declared it no longer has confidence in Infantino, while federations including England and Wales have withdrawn their support for his re-election bid.
Senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro resigned in protest, calling the privatization plan “a bad business for football,” and council members opposed to Infantino were already said to be in double figures before the investment controversy fully erupted — with at least 19 of FIFA’s 37 council members needed to force an extraordinary general meeting that could formally challenge his leadership.
Following Santos' qualification to the next round in the Copa do Brasil, Remo president accused Neymar of being a "punk" following the post-match turmoil. Neymar proved to be a key catalyst in Santos securing a quarterfinal spot in the Copa do Brasil following a 1-0 victory over Clube do Remo on Tuesday. However, the Brazilian superstar sparked postmatch turmoil that led to the opposing club’s president publicly labeling him a “punk.“
Santos and Remo met on Tuesday for the second leg of their Copa do Brasil Round of 16 tie following a scoreless draw at Vila Belmiro in the opening leg. Neymar, who entered as a second-half substitute, provided the spark by winning possession and setting up Rony for the match-winning goal in the 74th minute to send the Peixe through to the next round.
The atmosphere turned hostile as the final whistle blew and players made their way toward the tunnel. After enduring relentless jeers throughout the match, Neymar blew a kiss toward a heckling fan near the walkway and quipped that the gesture was “for his wife.”
The heated exchange continued outside the locker room area at the stadium. Video captured by journalist Brenno Rayol showed Neymar near the dressing room entrance shouting “eliminated” at members of Remo’s front office while making taunting gestures.
Momento exato que começou toda confusão na zona mista do Estádio Mangueirão entre Neymar e dirigentes do Remo.
📽️ @BrennoRayol pic.twitter.com/ljcDmIMzpw
— LIBERTA DEPRE (@liberta___depre) August 5, 2026
Security barriers separated the two squads as players and executives traded insults, with frustrated Remo directors and supporters attempting to push through the fencing. Santos security staff stepped in to diffuse the escalating situation and restore order.
Remo president calls Neymar outDespite Santos advancing, Neymar’s postmatch antics overshadowed the result and drew immediate outrage from the home side. Remo president Antonio Carlos Teixeira held nothing back, launching a scathing critique against the former Barcelona star.
Speaking with local outlet Portal O Fluxo, the club president voiced his frustration directly. “A great campaign (Remo’s). Now, as for the feeling of being robbed, Santos doesn’t need that. And this ‘vagabundo’ (punk) Neymar, who is idolized by a bunch of kids, who pulled his antics here, still came to provoke us. So, we are to blame for idolizing a bunch of punks like a guy like him,” Teixeira stated.
Atletico Madrid appear to have taken the lead to sign Cristian Romero, despite the player's priority to join Barcelona. Atletico Madrid have crossed paths with Barcelona in the transfer market once again, this time over Tottenham center-back Cristian “Cuti” Romero. According to MARCA and Fabrizio Romano, the Madrid club has definitively activated the operation and is preparing a first offer close to €30 million to try to convince Tottenham to sell.
Romero has long been a priority for both the sporting department and manager Diego Simeone, and sporting director Mateu Alemany is reportedly readying what would be the club’s defining move of the window.
Atletico are not alone in the race. Inter Milan have already lodged a formal proposal of their own, worth €35 million fixed plus €5 million in variables, and only Romero’s personal terms left to iron out.
That version of events has since stalled, though, opening the door for Atletico to make their move — and, crucially, Romero is now reported to prefer a switch to Madrid over Milan.
🚨🔴⚪️ Atlético Madrid are preparing a bid for Cristian Romero to be submitted after next sales (Molina + possibly Ruggeri).
Bid to be in line with Inter previous proposal; Inter had €40m package in place with Spurs but nothing done on player side.
Simeone wants Cuti, as… pic.twitter.com/2BCdebR3Nx
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 5, 2026
Barcelona, meanwhile, have effectively fallen out of the race despite once being the player’s clear priority. Romero reportedly prioritized a move to Barcelona for much of the summer, turning down other suitors while he waited on an offer from the Catalan club and even showing willingness to lower his salary demands to smooth the operation. That offer never came, and it was Inter and Atletico who ultimately moved instead.
Barcelona haven’t given up on AlvarezBarcelona’s absence from the Romero race is no coincidence — the club’s full attention remains fixed on Julian Alvarez. Despite recent reports suggesting that pursuit had cooled, sporting director Deco and assistant Joao Amaral held a summit in Madrid with Fernando Hidalgo, Alvarez’s agent, to keep the operation alive and plan out next steps with Atletico Madrid.
The meeting is not being sold internally as a sign the deal is close, but it does confirm that Barcelona have no intention of walking away while any opening remains.
Alvarez himself made his preference for a move to Camp Nou clear during the 2026 World Cup, and Joan Laporta and Deco continue to view him as their No. 1 target to reinforce the attack — a priority significant enough that it has left the club watching from the sidelines as Atletico and Inter fight it out over Romero.
With Milan crossing oceans to battle its eternal rival under the Australian sun, the glaring absence of their attacking superstar has ignited fierce speculation, completely dominating the narrative ahead of this unprecedented preseason war. A shadow has been cast over the historic first-ever Derby della Madonnina in the Southern Hemisphere, as American talisman Christian Pulisic is ruled out of the monumental clash against Inter. With Milan crossing oceans to battle its eternal rival under the Australian sun, the glaring absence of their attacking superstar has ignited fierce speculation, completely dominating the narrative ahead of this unprecedented preseason war.
Milan and Inter will meet at Optus Stadium in Perth on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, as both clubs continue preparations for the new Serie A campaign. While the rivalry remains intense despite the friendly setting, the Rossoneri will enter the match without several important players, including Pulisic, as the club carefully manages its squad ahead of the new season.
The match in Perth represents a historic moment because it will be the first time the Derby della Madonnina has been played in Australia. The two sides have previously taken their rivalry outside Italy, but this fixture marks the first meeting between the two clubs on Australian soil.
Milan arrives at the match during a period of transition under new head coach Ruben Amorim. The club finished the 2025-26 Serie A season in fifth place with 70 points, missing out on Champions League qualification despite enjoying a 24-match unbeaten run during the campaign. However, Milan struggled during the final stages of the season, losing seven of its last 13 league matches and allowing fourth place to slip away.
Christian Pulisic of AC Milan competes for the ball with Piotr Zielinski of FC InternazionaleInter, meanwhile, enters the derby in a stronger position after a successful campaign. The club won the Serie A title with 87 points and lifted the Coppa Italia, giving head coach Cristian Chivu a dream first full season in charge. The Nerazzurri also finished with the league’s best attack, scoring 89 goals, while conceding only 35 times. However, Christian Chivu will also be without several important players as the club manages its squad following the 2026 World Cup.
The real reason Christian Pulisic is missing against InterPulisic is unavailable for Milan’s clash with Inter because he is recovering from an injury suffered during the United States’ 2026 World Cup campaign. The American winger did not travel with Milan’s squad for the Australian tour and instead remained at Milanello to continue his rehabilitation program.
According to reports from The Athletic, Pulisic suffered the injury during the United States’ Round of 16 defeat against Belgium after attempting a shot and colliding with Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans. Although he initially tried to continue, the pain eventually forced him to leave the match.
Medical examinations later revealed that the 27-year-old star suffered a bone bruise and a microfracture around the tibia-fibula area of his right leg. Earlier reports from Italian media also described the issue as a microfracture to his right fibula.
Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States reacts after challenged by Youri Tielemans #8 of Belgium Despite the injury sounding serious, the recovery timeline has provided some optimism. Medical staff believe the problem requires weeks rather than months of recovery, meaning Pulisic could potentially return early in the new Serie A season.
When could Pulisic return to action?Milan has decided against rushing Pulisic back into action and has created a controlled rehabilitation plan for the winger. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the club’s priority is ensuring that the American fully recovers before increasing his workload.
Pulisic returned to Milanello after receiving additional time away following the World Cup. He completed medical checks before starting individual training designed to rebuild his fitness levels. “The winger’s return comes with optimism despite the physical setback that ended his tournament,” MilanNews reported, with Milan confident that he can become a key figure again once he is fully fit.
Meanwhile at Milanello…
First day back for Puli & Santi 🎞️ pic.twitter.com/Pfm8qyFDbs— AC Milan (@acmilan) July 30, 2026
The decision to keep Pulisic in Italy means he will miss the Australian preseason tour, where Milan will face Inter before also meeting Chelsea and Manchester United in preparation matches. Despite the cautious approach, there is increasing hope that Pulisic will be fit for Milan’s first Serie A match against Torino on August 23.
With a brace against Charlotte FC, Chicago Fire brand new star Robert Lewandowski claimed the Player of the Matchday award in his third MLS game, prompting questions on how much it took for Lionel Messi to achieve his first one. Robert Lewandowski has already made an immediate splash in Major League Soccer, earning MLS Player of the Matchday honors in just his third appearance with the Chicago Fire. By securing the award so quickly into his tenure, the Polish superstar naturally invited comparisons to how long it took Lionel Messi to claim his first matchday honor with Inter Miami.
Following back-to-back frustrating losses (a 3-2 defeat against Inter Miami and a 3-1 setback against NYCFC in which Lewandowski was held off the scoresheet), the Fire returned home to face Charlotte FC. Although the visitors opened the scoring in the 18th minute, the Polish legend stepped up to spearhead a quick comeback.
In the 20th minute, Lewandowski netted the equalizer following a crisp team buildup, hitting a low shot from the edge of the box to log his first official MLS goal. He then completed his brace in the 68th minute, capitalizing on a sequence that originated with goalkeeper Chris Brady to coolly finish past the Charlotte keeper.
Marking his home debut at Soldier Field, Lewandowski’s two-goal performance propelled the Fire to a comeback victory and three valuable points, lifting Chicago to fourth place in the standings. In the process, he became the first Fire player to win Player of the Matchday since Tom Barlow and the first Polish international to earn the honor since Karol Swiderski in 2022.
Already lighting up the league. 🤩
Robert Lewandowski wins Player of the Matchday pres. by @MichelobULTRA! pic.twitter.com/qiLKmklMVQ
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 3, 2026
Messi’s road to his first Player of the Matchday honorArriving as a marquee free-agent signing following his stint at FC Barcelona, Lewandowski needed just three matches to assert his superstar status in MLS. Lionel Messi has reigned as the undisputed face of the league since his arrival in 2023, but his journey to his first domestic matchday award took longer than expected.
Messi made his official MLS debut on August 26, 2023, against the New York Red Bulls, appearing in only six league matches during the second half of that campaign due to nagging injuries. The Argentine legend made his biggest initial mark in the 2023 Leagues Cup, scoring in all seven matches to lead Inter Miami to the title over Nashville SC.
Entering the 2024 MLS campaign, Messi hit the ground running following a full preseason in South Florida. He bagged a brace in a 5-0 derby victory against Orlando City early in the season, though he was narrowly edged out for the matchday recognition for that specific fixture.
Messi’s first MLS Player of the Matchday award eventually arrived on April 13, 2024, following Matchday 9. He earned the accolade after registering a goal and an assist in Inter Miami’s 3-2 road victory over Sporting Kansas City in front of 72,610 fans at Arrowhead Stadium.
From his debut against the Red Bulls, it took Messi 11 MLS matches to capture his first Player of the Matchday recognition. Since breaking through, however, he has cemented his league dominance by collecting a record 14 Matchday honors, including two already during the 2026 campaign.
Barcelona don't seem to be giving up on their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, and Deco is reportedly set to hold an important meeting with the player's agent. Barcelona are not walking away from their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, even as recent reports suggested the operation had cooled. According to Sport and ‘Jijantes’, sporting director Deco and his assistant Joao Amaral have an imminent summit lined up with Fernando Hidalgo, the Argentine striker’s representative, with the meeting expected to take place in Madrid.
The push comes after Alvarez publicly made clear his desire to leave during the 2026 World Cup, a declaration that piled pressure on Atletico Madrid and reinforced the Catalan club’s belief that the forward remains their top target to reinforce the attack.
Barcelona already tested the waters with a €100 million offer during the World Cup, which Atletico rejected, and Wednesday is shaping up as a key date, with the club reportedly preparing a new, higher bid in an attempt to finally break the deadlock.
Atletico‘s resistance, however, has been unmistakable. CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin has drawn a hard line in recent weeks, stating flatly that they don’t want to sell Alvarez and rejecting the idea of a sale outright: “We won’t accept an offer of 100 million euros, nor one of 150 or 200“.
Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid. (Getty Images)The meeting with Hidalgo is not expected to bring the deal any closer to completion, nor does it signal a radical shift in the situation — its purpose is to revisit the roadmap drawn up months ago, maintain contact between the parties and stay ready to react if the picture changes in the coming weeks.
Still, with Joan Laporta and Deco unwilling to give up while any opening remains, the summit is another sign that Barcelona intend to exhaust every option to land Alvarez as their marquee signing of the summer.
Alvarez makes his desire to leave clear and loudAlvarez’s own words did plenty to fuel Barcelona’s pursuit. Speaking to ESPN after Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria at the 2026 World Cup, the striker broke his silence on his future, admitting he had already discussed the situation internally at Atletico.
“I don’t think it’s the right time to talk about this, but I can’t hide or pretend otherwise either. I try to be an honest person. I spoke with the people at the club, with those I needed to talk to,” Alvarez said. “I think a transfer is best for everyone, and I want to fulfill my dream“.
The comments landed like a bombshell in Madrid, with Atletico fans reacting angrily to a player effectively asking out of the club in the middle of a World Cup. Alvarez did not name Barcelona directly in his remarks, but the destination has been an open secret, with the Argentine widely reported to see a move to Camp Nou — potentially as long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski under Hansi Flick — as the fulfillment of that dream.
After visiting his teammates during the preseason friendly against Almeria in Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to return to Al Nassr training sessions in the coming days. Cristiano Ronaldo has officially shifted his focus back to club football after paying a visit to his teammates during Tuesday’s friendly exhibition against UD Almeria in Portugal. With the competitive season right around the corner, reports indicate the Portuguese superstar is set to rejoin full Al Nassr training sessions in the coming days.
According to a report from Portuguese outlet A Bola, Ronaldo’s post-World Cup vacation has come to an end. The forward had been enjoying extended time off following Portugal’s 2026 World Cup campaign, spending quality time with family on the island of Mallorca.
On Tuesday, Ronaldo stopped by the team’s training facility at the Cidade do Futebol, the national sports complex managed by the Portuguese Football Federation. He reconnected with his teammates on-site and held his first formal meeting with newly appointed head coach Ange Postecoglou.
He then watched the preseason match against Almeria, the Spanish second-division club in which he holds a 25% ownership stake. Observing the match alongside former Al Nassr manager and current Portugal national team coach Jorge Jesus, Ronaldo saw Al Nassr wrap up its overseas tour with a 2-0 defeat.
Captain Ronaldo meets the squad before #AlNassrAlmeria 🤩🐐 pic.twitter.com/vxQndcX9NF
— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) August 4, 2026
Following the loss in Lisbon, Al Nassr will continue sessions in Portugal before returning to Riyadh. Per A Bola, Ronaldo is now cleared to integrate back into full squad training, making his return to the pitch after last appearing professionally in Portugal’s Round of 16 World Cup elimination against Spain on July 6.
Ronaldo’s upcoming wedding remains a focal pointAl Nassr opens its official 2026-27 campaign on Saturday, August 15, taking on Al Fateh in the Saudi Pro League opener, leaving Ronaldo with only a brief window of squad training before matchday. Meanwhile, details surrounding his upcoming wedding will also remain a major headline throughout the week.
Reports from The Sun indicate that Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez will tie the knot in Madeira, the island where the legendary goalscorer grew up, selecting his hometown of Funchal for the ceremony. The wedding is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, at the historic Funchal Cathedral, followed by a reception at the five-star Savoy Palace hotel, where two complete floors and exclusive lounge areas have been reserved across Friday and Saturday for high-profile guests.
The USMNT confirmed their first friendlies since the 2026 World Cup, and Christian Pulisic now knows his rivals for the FIFA window. Christian Pulisic and the United States men’s national team now know exactly who stands between them and their first response to a disappointing home World Cup.
US Soccer confirmed that the USMNT will play four friendlies during the merged September-October FIFA window: Peru on September 26 at Inter.co Stadium in Orlando, Chile on September 29 at Energizer Park in St. Louis, Mexico on October 3 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, and Canada on October 6 at Allianz Field in St. Paul.
These will be the USMNT‘s first matches since their 2026 World Cup run ended in the Round of 16, where the U.S. fell 1-4 to Belgium. Much was expected of Pulisic, whose own tournament was hampered by injury throughout.
He was electric in the opener against Paraguay, picking up an assist, before a calf knock forced him off at halftime, and while he returned for the following matches, his form dipped noticeably by the time the U.S. faced Bosnia and Herzegovina and Belgium — a drop-off later explained by a bone bruise and microfracture he was playing through.
A FOUR-MATCH WINDOW IS SET FOR THIS FALL!
🇺🇸🆚🇵🇪 – 9/26 in Orlando, FL
🇺🇸🆚🇨🇱 – 9/29 in St. Louis, MO
🇺🇸🆚🇲🇽 – 10/3 in Glendale, AZ
🇺🇸🆚🇨🇦 – 10/6 in St. Paul, MN
🔗 https://t.co/SVoF4Ixmch pic.twitter.com/RwqDMqC4O8
— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) August 4, 2026
Pochettino locked in through 2030These friendlies also double as the first fixtures of a newly extended era. Despite the underwhelming World Cup exit on home soil, Mauricio Pochettino agreed to a new USMNT contract that runs through the 2030 World Cup, a deal U.S. Soccer framed as a long-term bet on continuity rather than a reaction to a single tournament.
“Working together with U.S. Soccer over the past two years, it has become clear to us that there is tremendous potential to make the Men’s National Team program even stronger**,” Pochettino said. He also pointed to ambitions beyond results on the field, saying the goal is to have a lasting impact on the sport in the country that has welcomed him so warmly.
US Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone backed the extension, pointing to Pochettino’s experience as a boost not just for the senior team but for the broader player development pipeline, and citing the long tenures of coaches like Lionel Scaloni and Didier Deschamps as models for sustained success across multiple World Cup cycles.
Mohamed Salah has taken the decision to join Trabzonspor, snubbing the interest drawn by Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi Pro League and the MLS. Mohamed Salah was widely expected to become the next marquee star to join Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League after entering the free agent market following his Liverpool exit, with MLS also emerging as a potential landing spot. However, the Egyptian legend bypassed those lucrative offers, reaching an agreement to join Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor.
In a statement published across its social media channels, Trabzonspor confirmed an agreement with Salah to join on a free transfer. According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the 34-year-old winger is set to sign a two-year contract through June 2028, officially bringing an end to his iconic nine-year tenure at Anfield.
The club statement addressing supporters read: “Professional footballer Mohamed Salah, with whom we have begun transfer negotiations, will be at the Istanbul Atatürk Airport General Aviation Terminal tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5, at 12:00 PM. The player is scheduled to arrive in Trabzon in the evening hours of the same day.“
The announcement concluded by noting that specific details regarding the welcoming ceremony “will be shared with the public through our club’s official communication channels during the day.” Alongside the press release, Trabzonspor unveiled a teaser video featuring the Egyptian pyramids set against the backdrop of Papara Park, the club’s home stadium.
𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 👑 pic.twitter.com/3csin4wD5I
— Trabzonspor (@Trabzonspor) August 4, 2026
Since beginning his professional career at FC Basel, Salah has represented Chelsea, Fiorentina, AS Roma, and Liverpool, making Trabzonspor the sixth club of his senior career and his first foray into Turkish football. By opting to remain in Europe, the veteran winger will compete in the UEFA Europa League for the 2026-27 campaign as Trabzonspor targets a return to Champions League qualification.
Salah rejects massive Saudi and MLS overturesPrior reports linked Salah to a blockbuster move to Al-Ittihad, where Saudi Pro League executives were prepared to offer an annual salary in the neighborhood of $25 million, turning into one of the biggest earners alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. The Public Investment Fund (PIF) had long targeted Salah to capture Egyptian viewership and expand broadcast rights across the Middle East, but Trabzonspor ultimately won the race.
According to Turkish sports journalist Yagız Sabuncuoglu, Trabzonspor secured Salah with a contract worth €325,000 per week (roughly $355,000 USD). The package totals €16.9 million annually (nearly $18.5 million USD), allowing the star winger to maintain elite compensation while continuing to play in European competition.
Back in early July, The Athletic reported that Sporting Kansas City had emerged as the primary MLS contender attempting to lure Salah to North America. However, the Egyptian icon’s desire to remain in European competition ultimately proved to be the decisive factor.
Inter Miami are preparing for their 2026 Leagues Cup debut, and forward Luis Suarez won't be able to be part of any match with his team. Luis Suarez will not be involved when Inter Miami open their 2026 Leagues Cup campaign at home against San Luis on Wednesday, and in fact, he will not feature at any point in the competition.
The Uruguayan striker is serving a six-match Leagues Cup suspension, a ban issued after a spitting incident that followed Inter Miami‘s defeat to Seattle Sounders in the 2025 final.
The suspension stems from an ugly scene that unfolded after the final whistle of the 2025 Leagues Cup final, which the Herons lost 3-0. As tempers flared in a post-match brawl near midfield that saw players shoving and grabbing, Suarez approached a member of the Sounders’ staff — later identified as the club’s head of security — and spat in his face.
The Leagues Cup disciplinary committee came down hard days later, banning Suarez for six matches in the competition alongside lesser suspensions for teammates Tomas Aviles and Sergio Busquets.
¡LUCHO SUÁREZ ESCUPIÓ A UN INTEGRANTE DEL CUERPO TÉCNICO DE SEATTLE SOUNDERS!
📹 @LeaguesCup | #LeaguesCup2025 on Apple pic.twitter.com/OZXwgBVeYH
— SportsCenter (@SC_ESPN) September 1, 2025
Suarez is enjoying a great streakThe timing makes the absence sting even more, since Suarez is enjoying one of his best stretches with the club. He has scored in four consecutive matches, racking up seven goals over that span, and has been directly involved in a goal or assist in each of Inter Miami’s three games since the World Cup break.
His latest outing came in the 2-2 draw against Columbus Crew, when he opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a strike from near midfield and later set up Inter Miami’s stoppage-time equalizer.
That performance earned Suarez his fourth straight nod to the MLS Team of the Matchday, and it also pushed his season tally to 12 goals and two assists through 14 regular-season appearances, putting him in the mix for the league’s Golden Boot race.
Inter Miami’s attack for the Leagues CupSuarez’s absence leaves head coach Guillermo Hoyos with a thin frontline to work with heading into the tournament. Compounding the issue, German Berterame will also be unavailable, at least for the opener, after suffering a hard collision during Inter Miami’s match against CF Montreal. While Hoyos has given encouraging updates on his recovery, no firm return date has been set.
Adding to the crunch, Tadeo Allende is not an option either. The forward underwent arthroscopy on his right knee back in May 2026, and while he has been working his way back, he was still absent when Inter Miami resumed training, leaving his availability for the Leagues Cup opener ruled out.
With Suárez, Berterame and Allende all sidelined, Hoyos is expected to build his attack around Lionel Messi, who is set to start after coming off the bench in his first match back from the World Cup, alongside options like Mateo Silvetti and Daniel Pinter up front, giving Inter Miami a very different look than the one that has powered their MLS form in recent weeks.
After turning into Spain's hero in the 2026 World Cup final, Ferran Torres casted doubts on his future at FC Barcelona, while coach Hansi Flick weighed the possibility of playing Lamine Yamal in a false-nine role. Ferran Torres became a national hero this summer after scoring the winning goal for Spain in the 2026 World Cup final against Argentina, but his future at the club level remains far from settled. With the forward publicly questioning his continuity at Barcelona, head coach Hansi Flick is weighing the possibility of deploying teenage star Lamine Yamal in a false-nine role during the 2026–27 campaign.
As Barcelona‘s preseason preparations continue, veteran striker Robert Lewandowski departed the club as a free agent to join Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire, while transfer negotiations for River Plate standout Julián Álvarez have stalled. For now, Torres stands as the roster’s only proven central striker, making his potential departure an urgent dilemma for the front office.
In an interview with sports business outlet Sportico, Torres addressed swirling transfer reports linking him to Paris Saint-Germain, refusing to rule out an exit: “It’s always good when these teams want you. It’s good, but in the end I have a contract with Barcelona. It’s true that in soccer you never know what’s going to happen, but the good part is the fact that, since I have a contract, I can wait and decide on my own account.“
When asked what the Blaugrana would need to do to secure his long-term commitment, Torres was direct. “Barca has to show that they want me. They can come to negotiate and, in the end, everything will be discussed,” the former Manchester City forward stated.
🔵🔴El medio Sportico pregunta a Ferran Torres sobre qué tiene que hacer el Barça para retenerle: "Mostrar que me quieren, que vengan a negociar y al final todo es hablar"
‼️Sobre el PSG: "Que te quieran en estos equipos es bueno. Yo tengo contrato con el Barcelona. Es verdad… pic.twitter.com/h3y87rfxVH
— Diario SPORT (@sport) August 3, 2026
Torres’ current contract at Barcelona expires at the end of the 2026–27 season in June, meaning the club must either agree to an extension or facilitate a transfer to avoid losing him as an uncompensated free agent. Following his World Cup heroics with Spain, the 26-year-old forward has yet to report to preseason camp, taking extended leave before rejoining the squad on Aug. 12.
While PSG’s interest continues to build, a formal opening bid has yet to materialize. However, according to a report from Diario Sport, Barcelona is seeking at least €55 million (roughly $63 million USD) to sanction a transfer, a figure that would allow the club to recoup its initial investment when signing him from Manchester City.
Yamal to cover the central striker role?With many international stars still away on mandatory post-World Cup leave, Flick finds himself severely short on options through the middle. While Barcelona boasts depth along the wings, the German manager addressed the squad’s tactical flexibility as preparations ramp up.
Speaking to reporters outside St. James’ Park during the team’s English tour, Flick was asked whether utilizing Lamine Yamal as a central false nine was under consideration: “Lamine has already played (there*) in one of two games with us. I think he’s a fantastic player, a world-class player so he can also adapt to this. But at the end, the focus is more as a seven (down the wing)*, but we’ll see what happens.“
During the 2025-26 season, Yamal earned two starts in a central false-nine capacity, featuring against CD Guadalajara and Real Betis in December. In both instances, the teenager operated out of the central channel while orchestrating play behind Marcus Rashford or Torres as the focal point up front.
While noting that summer additions Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi “can both feature as a No. 9,” Flick acknowledged that tactical adjustments will depend heavily on transfer developments. “Ultimately, it comes down to the final squad construction, so we have to be patient. I have complete faith in Deco and our sports direction. We know adjustments are necessary, but much of it hinges on Ferran’s situation**,” Flick added.
nfluential figures, notably Arsene Wenger, have publicly questioned the organization's strategic direction, with the Frenchman making a deliberate decision to distance himself from the initiative amid the ongoing administrative crisis. FIFA President Gianni Infantino is currently navigating a significant institutional controversy following the collapse of a major World Cup proposal due to widespread international criticism. The subsequent fallout represents one of the most substantial leadership challenges of his tenure. Influential figures, notably Arsene Wenger, have publicly questioned the organization’s strategic direction, with the Frenchman making a deliberate decision to distance himself from the initiative amid the ongoing administrative crisis.
The FIFA president’s attempt to introduce private investment into the World Cup’s commercial structure sparked an immediate backlash from soccer authorities around the world. While Infantino eventually abandoned the plan, the damage to his reputation and relationships with several national teams and confederations appears far from resolved.
The controversy began after Infantino pushed forward a proposal to create a new commercial entity known as FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), which would manage some of FIFA’s biggest revenue streams, including World Cup broadcasting rights, sponsorship deals and ticket sales.
The plan reportedly aimed to raise around $4.2 billion by selling approximately 20 percent of the company to private investors, based on a valuation of nearly $20 billion. However, the idea immediately divided soccer leaders, with many accusing FIFA of attempting to commercialize the sport’s biggest tournament without sufficient consultation.
Statement attributable to the FIFA President
The FIFA Forward Enterprise project was intended to provide a basis for further strengthening our FIFA Member Associations and our sport worldwide, especially in those countries where support is most needed. And more so, as we said…
— FIFA Media (@fifamedia) July 31, 2026
Infantino then revealed in a statement that the proposal had caused too much disagreement among soccer stakeholders, so he decided it was better to abandon it rather than allow further divisions that could harm FIFA’s original goals. The FIFA president apologized for the controversy and confirmed the project would no longer move forward. However, the decision did little to calm the growing criticism, with several major federations distancing themselves from his leadership.
What did Arsene Wenger say about FIFA’s controversy?Amid the growing uncertainty, Arsene Wenger finally addressed his position on the failed proposal, making it clear that he had no involvement in the controversial project and only learned about it through media reports.
Wenger, who currently serves as FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, explained that his responsibilities focus on soccer development, youth programs and improving the global structure of the sport. He emphasized that his role had nothing to do with the proposed commercial changes. “I was not involved in this strategic plan and first became aware of the project through media reports,” Wenger said in a statement.
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino and Arsene Wenger interactThe former Arsenal manager then delivered his strongest message regarding the proposal, supporting the decision to abandon it: “The decision to withdraw the project was absolutely necessary and beyond question, because I firmly believe in an independent FIFA that serves our game with commitment, transparency, and integrity,” Wenger added.
Wenger’s statement became one of the most significant reactions from within FIFA because of his status as one of the organization’s most recognizable figures. However, he stopped short of directly calling for Infantino to resign or criticizing the FIFA president personally.
Infantino’s future at FIFA under pressureInfantino has led FIFA since 2016 and built significant support among many smaller national associations through development funding programs. His opponents, however, argue that the failed investment proposal damaged trust among some of soccer’s most powerful institutions.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks about the 2026 World Cup with U.S. President Donald Trump. (Getty Images)The FIFA president still retains support from several countries, including Morocco, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon and Sri Lanka. However, the loss of backing from major European federations represents one of the biggest challenges of his presidency.
FIFA’s 211 member associations will ultimately decide the organization’s future leadership, but opponents would need significant support from different regions to challenge Infantino’s position.
While the American international remains a central figure in the club's plans, the Portuguese manager has outlined a different vision for how several players will be used, signaling that Pulisic could face one of the biggest tactical adjustments of his career. Christian Pulisic is preparing for a fresh chapter at Milan as new head coach Ruben Amorim begins reshaping the squad ahead of the new season. While the American international remains a central figure in the club’s plans, the Portuguese manager has outlined a different vision for how several players will be used, signaling that Pulisic could face one of the biggest tactical adjustments of his career.
Amorim has wasted little time making his presence felt at Milanello. His methods, training philosophy and tactical approach have already impressed the squad, creating optimism that a new era is beginning as Milan looks to bounce back from a disappointing campaign.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, it took Ruben Amorim only a week to earn the confidence of the players through his modern coaching methods and high-intensity sessions. Although preparations are still in their early stages, those already training under the Portuguese coach have spoken positively about his approach.
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that players appreciate the constant involvement with the ball throughout training, from warm-ups to tactical drills. Every exercise is designed to reinforce positioning, decision-making and teamwork while keeping the tempo high throughout each session.
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The training schedule also differs from previous years. Instead of multiple daily workouts, Amorim has opted for a single morning session, believing that concentrated, mentally demanding training provides better results while avoiding unnecessary physical overload during the summer heat.
Amorim’s preferred system brings tactical changes as Pulisic’s new role revealedAt the heart of Amorim’s project is his well-known 3-4-2-1 formation, a system that brought him considerable success during his time at Sporting Lisbon. Unlike more traditional midfield structures, this formation places different responsibilities on nearly every position across the pitch.
Wing-backs become essential in both attack and defense, while attacking midfielders operate between defensive lines to create space and overload central areas. The tactical adjustment may appear small on paper compared to other formations, but it significantly changes how individual players move both with and without possession.
One of the biggest tactical changes involves Christian Pulisic, whose position is expected to evolve under Amorim’s system. Rather than continuing primarily as a traditional right winger, the Portuguese manager plans to deploy Pulisic in the left-sided attacking midfield role within his 3-4-2-1 formation.
🚨🚨 حــســب صــحــيــفــة @Gazzetta_it :
فلسفة أموريم لا تتغير ، أما فلسفته فتبقى ثابتة ، فيما يقتصر التغيير على الرسم التكتيكي و الأدوار ، بالإنتقال من 𝟯-𝟱-𝟮 إلى 𝟯-𝟰-𝟮-𝟭 ✅️ pic.twitter.com/7PiUDv18Xd
— عــــبـــد الـــحــمـــيـــد 🇮🇹✍️ (@hamid_hamih) August 4, 2026
Operating from the center-left channel would allow the American to receive the ball between defensive lines before cutting inside onto his stronger right foot. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, this role should allow Pulisic to exploit half-spaces more effectively after spending recent seasons alternating between winger and second-striker duties.
Amorim explains why Pulisic fits his philosophyAmorim has made it clear that he views Pulisic as one of the key pieces in his long-term plans. “Pulisic is a really talented player; of course, he had an injury again in the World Cup that we need to assess,” the Portuguese boss said.
The Milan coach believes the American possesses qualities that perfectly suit Serie A’s tactical demands. “He is perfect for the way I think about football, especially here in Italy, where sometimes the teams defend so well there is less space between the lines; he is a player who can make the difference in that kind of space.”
Rafael Leao of AC Milan interacts with Christian PulisicAmorim also dismissed suggestions that recent criticism or transfer speculation had altered the club’s plans: “I know the strengths of Pulisic. I believe in him, he will be supported in our club. I know he had some criticism after the World Cup elimination, but I am here to say we believe a lot in him, have a clear plan to use all the qualities that he has, so I can say to you that Pulisic is really important for us.”
In an exclusive interview with World Soccer Talk, Houston 2026 World Cup Host Committee president Chris Canetti discussed the success after welcoming more than 1 million fans in the city, the excitement around Cristiano Ronaldo, and what will be left as legacy in the U.S. Houston solidified its standing as a major international sports destination during the 2026 World Cup, drawing over one million visitors to the city for matches and surrounding festival events.
One of the marquee attractions during the tournament was Cristiano Ronaldo, whose Portugal national team played two matches at NRG Stadium, driving massive crowds and fan engagement across the city. Beyond the Portuguese global icon, the overall tournament generated remarkable momentum, drawing sellout crowds across every single fixture hosted in South Texas.
In an exclusive interview with World Soccer Talk, Chris Canetti, president of the Houston 2026 World Cup Host Committee, reflected on the logistics and operational triumphs of the North American tournament, the lasting legacy for domestic soccer, and his upcoming career transition.
The post-World Cup momentum and operationsTwo weeks have passed since the conclusion of the largest World Cup in history, spanning record numbers of host cities, venues, participating nations, and total matches. While event operations have naturally scaled back, Canetti emphasized that “there’s so much momentum here in the United States and in Houston from this World Cup,” noting that post-tournament operations remain active.
A general view of Houston Stadium. (Jack Gorman/Getty Images)The journey to bring World Cup action to Space City began with the initial united bid back in 2018, receiving formal venue confirmation in June 2022. For Canetti, it represented the culmination of an eight-year campaign that reached its operational peak during match execution.
“I think it was very busy leading up to the first day of the World Cup, which for us was the 11th of June, which was the opening of the Fan Festival. And then we had a couple of days where we had our first match, which was June 14th, Germany-Curacao. So those were very busy times building up to that. And then we eventually got into a routine, because nobody’s done this before,” Canetti stated.
While Houston’s match hosting concluded with a Round of 16 battle between Canada and Morocco, local operations continued running at full speed: “The busiest times were around when we had the matches here in Houston*. We had 21 days when there were matches in Houston, and very, very busy because again, the matches themselves, but also all the different fan bases and the team movements, and all the things that go along with the matches. Then it quieted down a little bit after we played our final match here in Houston on July 4th. But we still had the Fan Fest for two more weeks that kept us going***.”
Record attendance figures and seamless operational executionHouston hosted seven total World Cup fixtures, with every single match playing to a full-capacity crowd at NRG Stadium for a cumulative attendance of 480,186 spectators, according to the host committee’s official post-tournament report. The venue’s match lineup and official attendance figures included:
- Germany vs. Curacao: 68,021
- Portugal vs. Democratic Republic of Congo: 68,777
- Netherlands vs. Sweden: 68,777
- Portugal vs. Uzbekistan: 68,777
- Saudi Arabia vs. Cabo Verde: 68,278
- Brazil vs. Japan: 68,777
- Morocco vs. Canada: 68,777
Fans of the Netherlands make their way to the stadium. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)Out of nearly half a million ticket holders inside the venue, 81% traveled from outside the greater Houston area, representing domestic out-of-state visitors and international travelers. Meanwhile, citywide activations and fan spaces generated over one million total engagements (specifically 1,086,499 participants across official events like the Fan Festival).
Reflecting on the final numbers, Canetti noted that stadium turnout aligned with internal projections: “So the numbers at the matches met our expectation. We did expect every single match to sell out. We knew it was the World Cup and how big and global it was. So it’s not a surprise to us that the seven matches reached their capacity.“
However, turnout across community fan zones far exceeded initial estimates. “We really didn’t know what the numbers would be for anything else, right? For the Fan Festival or the fan walks or any of those kind of things. So I would say when you put it all together and it went over a million people, yeah, that probably exceeded our expectation. It ended up being more than we expected,” he added.
Managing those massive crowds required extensive inter-agency coordination across local infrastructure, with Canetti describing the overall execution as “flawless operationally“: “500,000 visitors coming into the city required a lot of coordination at the airports to be able to move people through, we have two airports here in Houston. It required a lot of coordination on transportation, getting people around town to and from the airports, to and from Fan Festival, to and from downtown to the matches. So big coordination there. And of course, a big coordination at the stadium to be able to put on the events and to get people in and out smoothly.“
Hosting Cristiano Ronaldo and PortugalAmong the seven fixtures hosted, welcoming Portugal for two group stage matches added extra star power, marking what was widely anticipated to be Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup appearance. The presence of the Real Madrid icon generated heightened interest and public attention during Portugal’s stay in Texas.
Cristiano Ronaldo #7 of Portugal celebrates scoring against Uzbekistan at Houston Stadium. (Getty Images)Canetti noted that while public excitement spiked during Portugal’s stay, host operations maintained a consistent protocol across all visiting delegations: “They’re pretty similar to be honest. But I know that, of course, when Cristiano Ronaldo comes through there’s a heightened excitement and interest and people around the hotels and the buses and things like that. So we did have to work with everybody to step up security and just make sure that everything worked the way it needed to. But for the most part, I would say it was fundamentally pretty similar.“
The long-term legacy of domestic soccer in HoustonMuch like the 1994 World Cup sparked the modern era of American soccer, the 2026 edition has elevated the sport’s profile to unprecedented heights across North America. The focus now shifts toward capturing that momentum for sustained domestic growth.
With tournament fan engagement establishing new benchmarks, Canetti believes the responsibility now falls on domestic league executives to convert casual World Cup interest into long-term support: “The sport is bigger here in the US and in Houston than maybe some people outside understand or get, but it still has a long way to go for growth. Probably where the impact will be felt the most is in the domestic leagues here. Can Major League Soccer and the National Women’s Soccer League and other leagues, even the second division USL, see growth and development from the World Cup? See fan bases grow? I think that’s where the main hope is going forward.“
City coordination and Canetti’s next career chapterDrawing on over three decades of sports executive experience (including nearly 13 years as president of the Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash), Canetti stepped away from club management to lead Houston’s World Cup bid and execution. Reflecting on the campaign, he pointed to public-private alignment as the key driver behind the city’s success:
Chris Canetti (R) greets former Houston Dynamo Brian Ching (L) in Houston Sports Hall of Fame. (Houston 2026)“If we’re talking about keys to success in putting on these events as a host city is absolute coordination at the highest level across multiple agencies in one city. I mentioned before, you need government support. You need support at the public safety level, police, fire. You need the airports, the metro transit lines, the stadiums, the training facilities, the Fan Fest sites, and all the different people that tie into those things to make those things happen. To really pull it off you just need an absolute coordinated effort across the board.”
While the matches have concluded, host committee duties remain active through administrative reporting, financial audits, and sponsor recognition events.
Following the close of the Fan Festival on July 31, Canetti revealed his plans for his next professional chapter. “So there’s plenty of work to do. But for me personally, I’m planning to launch my own sports-themed management agency. So, when we get done with the World Cup here, we’ll turn to that as the next step in life,” he concluded.
Lionel Messi will be present for Inter Miami's Leagues Cup debut, following confirmation from coach Guillermo Hoyos. Lionel Messi is set to be involved from the start as Inter Miami open their Leagues Cup campaign at home against San Luis on Wednesday, with head coach Guillermo Hoyos confirming the Argentine captain is fully available following his return from international duty at the 2026 World Cup.
Messi already made his comeback for Inter Miami on August 2, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 2-2 draw against Columbus Crew, a match in which he twice went close but could not find the net.
That appearance was largely about managing his return to action after the tournament, but Hoyos is now expected to hand him a starting role for Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup opener, lining him up alongside Rodrigo De Paul.
Speaking in a press conference, Hoyos addressed the state of his squad ahead of the tournament. “Everyone is available*. Obviously (German) Berterame still isn’t*. We now have more or less the recovery of all the players, and that’s very important,” the coach said.
One last tune-up. 🔥👊 #MIAvASL pic.twitter.com/dQGzY2TIyN
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 4, 2026
Heavy absences up front for MiamiAs Hoyos already noted, German Berterame will not be part of Miami’s Leagues Cup debut. The Mexican forward is still recovering from a left shoulder and nose injury sustained in a hard collision during a match against CF Montreal, which required an overnight hospital stay before he was discharged.
While Inter Miami have not set a firm return date, Hoyos gave an encouraging update, saying Berterame is “spectacularly well” and hinting the forward could be back on the field before long.
Things look far less promising for Luis Suarez, who will be unavailable for the entire tournament. The Uruguayan is serving a six-match Leagues Cup suspension handed down after a spitting incident following Inter Miami’s 2025 final defeat to Seattle Sounders, ruling him out of the whole 2026 edition.
With Hoyos forced to navigate at least the Leagues Cup opener without Berterame and Suarez, Tadeo Allende will not be an option either. The forward successfully underwent arthroscopy on his right knee in May 2026 and remains in recovery. With so many absences up front, the coach is likely to pair Messi with Mateo Silvetti in attack for the Herons.
While the governing body remains committed to expanding the tournament’s global profile, fresh reports suggest the road ahead has become far more challenging than expected. Gianni Infantino is once again dealing with growing uncertainty surrounding one of FIFA’s flagship competitions, as preparations for the 2029 Club World Cup have become increasingly complicated. While the governing body remains committed to expanding the tournament’s global profile, fresh reports suggest the road ahead has become far more challenging than expected.
The latest concerns come at a time when FIFA is already facing pressure following the fallout from its abandoned proposal to sell a stake in its competitions to private investors. Now, with the next Club World Cup still years away, questions are already emerging about whether the tournament can proceed as originally envisioned.
The expanded 32-team Club World Cup debuted in the United States in 2025, with Chelsea defeating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final to lift the inaugural trophy under the new format. FIFA hailed the tournament as a major success and viewed it as the foundation for an even bigger global competition moving forward.
However, plans for the 2029 edition have become increasingly uncertain, despite interest from several countries hoping to stage the event. Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Germany, Mexico and England have all expressed interest, while Qatar and the United States are widely regarded as the leading candidates.
Two major obstacles stand in FIFA’s wayAs discussions continue behind the scenes, two significant issues have emerged that threaten the progress of the 2029 tournament. The first concerns the absence of an agreement between FIFA and Europe’s leading clubs regarding participation in the competition. According to the Daily Express, European soccer remains frustrated by recent disputes with FIFA, and negotiations over the next Club World Cup have yet to produce a breakthrough.
The second issue is the lack of a confirmed host nation. Although several countries have signaled their willingness to organize the competition, FIFA has not finalized a venue, leaving another major piece of the tournament unresolved.
Chelsea won the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup title.European clubs consider next moveRelations between FIFA and European soccer have continued to deteriorate following the collapse of Infantino’s private investment proposal. According to Spanish newspaper Diario AS, senior UEFA officials and representatives from the European Club Association (ECA) recently met in Salzburg to discuss the growing dispute.
Among the options reportedly being examined is a possible boycott of the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, although reports also stress that no formal decision has been taken. European clubs are said to be evaluating every available option as frustration grows over FIFA’s recent governance decisions.
Some reports even suggest discussions have taken place regarding the possibility of creating an alternative international club competition outside FIFA’s control, although those conversations remain in the early stages.
Financial dispute deepens the riftThe political disagreements have been accompanied by growing financial concerns. Several clubs have reportedly complained that solidarity payments linked to the 2025 Club World Cup have still not been distributed, damaging confidence in FIFA’s commitments. The Athletic reports that approximately $250 million earmarked for clubs that did not participate in the tournament remains unpaid.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks alongside President of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Gianni InfantinoFIFA had promised solidarity payments to leagues and clubs around the world after the tournament generated substantial commercial revenue, but months later many organizations are still waiting. The situation has become another source of tension between FIFA and Europe’s clubs, adding to broader concerns about transparency and financial management.
FIFA is also facing questions in the United States following reports concerning financial commitments made during the 2026 World Cup cycle. The Athletic adds that executives representing several host cities claim they were verbally assured that each city would receive a $1 million contribution, similar to payments announced during the 2025 Club World Cup. The report states that the promised funds have yet to arrive.
“The four executives said this promise was made verbally by members of FIFA’s senior management, and reiterated to cities in meetings, but it has not been paid,” The Athletic reported.
The fallout has spread far beyond Europe, with federations from several continents now debating what kind of leadership they want before the next FIFA election. Gianni Infantino is facing the most serious crisis of his decade-long FIFA presidency after a controversial World Cup proposal collapsed and triggered a wave of resistance across world soccer. The fallout has spread far beyond Europe, with federations from several continents now debating what kind of leadership they want before the next FIFA election.
The dispute has opened fresh divisions within the global game, with the national teams, the confederations, and the governing body all weighing their next move. What began as a commercial initiative has quickly become a broader argument about transparency, governance and trust in FIFA’s leadership.
The strongest challenge has come from UEFA, whose members have increasingly distanced themselves from Infantino. In recent days, Wales, Finland, Sweden and Serbia publicly withdrew their support for his re-election campaign, while England’s Football Association has also indicated it no longer backs another term.
According tothe Swedish Football Association: “The decision is based on recurring shortcomings in governance, transparency and management, which means that trust in Gianni Infantino’s leadership no longer exists.”
The Welsh federation used similarly strong language in explaining its decision. “Failing to put the best interests of football first is a failure we cannot accept,” the Football Association of Wales stated.
Rodri #16 of Spain is presented the FIFA World Cup Winner’s Trophy by Donald Trump and Gianni InfantinoThese moves represent more than symbolic protests. They are the clearest sign yet that Infantino’s previously unchallenged path toward a fourth term is now under genuine threat.
The proposal that changed everythingThe turning point came after FIFA unveiled a plan to create a new commercial entity linked to the World Cup and other major competitions. The project aimed to attract private investment and raise billions of dollars that would later be distributed among FIFA’s 211 member associations.
The proposal, known as FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), was expected to raise up to $4.2 billion through the sale of a minority stake in the new structure. FIFA argued that the money would help develop soccer worldwide, particularly in smaller nations.
The backlash was immediate. UEFA threatened a boycott of FIFA competitions if the plan proceeded, while other confederations also voiced concern about the lack of consultation.
UEFA welcomes FIFA’s withdrawal of plans to sell a stake in the World Cup
— UEFA (@UEFA) August 1, 2026
Infantino abandons the planUnder mounting pressure, Infantino announced that the project would not go ahead. “Having listened carefully to all the views, it has become clear that the project has created divisions that are no longer in the interest of the objective set out in the first place,” he said. He added: “Our purpose has always been — and will always be — to unite and improve. As a result, this proposal will not proceed.”
The withdrawal was intended to calm the situation, but it has not stopped the criticism. UEFA welcomed the decision while insisting that confidence in FIFA’s leadership had already been damaged. UEFA said: “This is a victory for the whole game. But it must not be the end of the story. The proposal has gone. The task of rebuilding trust in FIFA has only just begun.”
Statement attributable to the FIFA President
The FIFA Forward Enterprise project was intended to provide a basis for further strengthening our FIFA Member Associations and our sport worldwide, especially in those countries where support is most needed. And more so, as we said…
— FIFA Media (@fifamedia) July 31, 2026
Africa and Asia send mixed messageThe criticism has placed additional pressure on Infantino ahead of the March 2027 FIFA presidential election in Rabat. While Europe has become the centre of opposition, the response elsewhere has been far less unified. Several African and Asian federations have publicly backed Infantino, including influential countries such as Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Morocco.
Their support matters because every FIFA member association has one vote, regardless of the size or strength of its soccer system. Smaller nations that benefit heavily from FIFA development funding can therefore play a decisive role in any election.
The picture in Asia is particularly complex. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) initially criticised the World Cup proposal, yet a number of its member associations later expressed support for Infantino personally, suggesting that opposition to the project does not automatically translate into opposition to his presidency.
Countries including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, Lebanon, Kuwait, Egypt, and Morocco have expressed support for the FIFA president. Their statements generally emphasized the importance of dialogue, consultation, and continued financial support for football development.
With Inter Miami's debut in the Leagues Cup 2026 just around the corner, Lionel Messi won't be able to count with Luis Suarez or Germand Berterame up front. Lionel Messi is set to launch another Leagues Cup campaign, returning to the tournament that yielded his very first trophy with Inter Miami back in 2023. However, for Wednesday’s opener against Mexican side Atletico de San Luis, the South Florida club will be shorthanded up front, missing key attack partners Luis Suarez and German Berterame.
Inter Miami hosts Atletico de San Luis on Wednesday, August 5, at Nu Stadium for Matchday 1 of the 2026 Leagues Cup group stage, followed by fixtures against CF Monterrey on the 8th and Club Leon on the 12th. However, Suarez is expected to miss the entirety of the tournament, even if the Herons make a run back to the final.
The veteran Uruguayan striker is serving a six-game tournament ban resulting from a postgame altercation in the 2025 Leagues Cup final. Following Miami’s 3-0 loss to the Seattle Sounders, Suarez clashed with opposing staff and spat on Sounders security chief Gene Ramirez, drawing a severe tournament suspension alongside a three-match MLS ban he already served.
Following Saturday’s match against the Columbus Crew, head coach Guillermo Hoyos lamented the striker’s absence despite his scorching form: “It’s a shame because Luis’s level is very high, and he doesn’t just help us with goals, but with assists and hard work too. Just like with the world’s great players, you are going to miss him—he is irreplaceable and those gaps often can’t be filled.“
Luis Suarez of Inter Miami celebrating with German Berterame and Lionel Messi. (Mark Blinch/Getty Images)Berterame still recovering from head injuryIn Berterame’s case, the forward will also sit out Wednesday’s opener as he remains in the club’s medical protocol following a head injury suffered nearly two weeks ago against CF Montréal. Although he has returned to light training with Inter Miami, he has yet to receive full medical clearance, having already sat out Saturday’s draw against Columbus.
During Tuesday’s pre-match press conference, Hoyos offered an update on the forward’s recovery progress. “Berte is doing well, I would say spectacularly well, and we are waiting out the required days for the medical clearance to be cleared up. Let the days pass, and I believe Berte will soon be back on the pitch, which will bring us great joy, not just as a player, but as a human being,” the Argentine boss added.
Who will replace Suarez and Berterame up front?The double absence creates a tactical dilemma for Inter Miami, especially with Suarez having notched seven goals over his last four MLS outings. With Berterame out and Tadeo Allende also sidelined, Messi faces a reshuffled supporting cast in the attacking third.
Hoyos is expected to stick with his reliable 4-3-3 formation, which has underpinned Inter Miami’s current seven-match unbeaten streak in MLS play. Lionel Messi will operate in his usual role on the right flank, while Mateo Silvetti is projected to shift centrally into the main target role, with Daniel Pinter slotting in on the left wing to complete Miami’s frontline.
As speculation continues to grow, the former Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Al-Hilal star has offered another glimpse into his mindset without providing the definitive answer many fans were hoping to hear. Neymar has drawn renewed attention following recent comments about his future after retiring from the Brazilian national team. As speculation continues to grow, the former Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Al-Hilal star has offered another glimpse into his mindset without providing the definitive answer many fans were hoping to hear.
The 34-year-old remains under contract with Santos until the end of 2026, but uncertainty continues to surround what will happen after that agreement expires. While his father believes there could still be another chapter ahead, Neymar himself has made it clear that the final decision will belong to him.
Part of the uncertainty surrounding Neymar’s future comes after he officially ended his international career following Brazil‘s disappointing 2026 World Cup campaign. Muscular problems limited his involvement during the tournament, restricting him to only two appearances before the Selecao suffered an earlier-than-expected elimination.
That World Cup became the final chapter of his remarkable international career, ending with Neymar as Brazil’s all-time leading scorer with 80 goals. Although the international chapter has closed, his club career remains undecided.
Neymar of Brazil.Neymar refuses to commit to life after SantosThe biggest talking point from the sixth Neymar Jr. Institute Auction in Sao Paulo came when the Brazilian icon was asked about his club future.
Neymar admitted he has not decided whether he will continue playing after his Santos contract expires in December, leaving every possible scenario open, including remaining at Santos, joining another club or even retiring from professional soccer. “I don’t know how long I’ll keep playing. I’m not thinking about stopping, nor do I know how long I’ll carry on,” he explained during the charity event.
He also outlined the approach he intends to take over the coming months: “I have a contract with Santos until December. I intend to see it through, to honour the Santos shirt as best I can, and then I’ll think about it when my contract ends — whether I stay at Santos, leave, move on, stop playing or carry on. I really don’t know what I’m going to do. There’s still a long way to go until December, so let’s take it one step at a time.”
Focus remains on finishing the seasonRather than rushing into a decision, Neymar emphasized that his attention remains firmly on helping Santos through the remainder of the campaign.
The Brazilian returned to his boyhood club in January 2025 after an injury-plagued spell with Al-Hilal, hoping to rediscover both fitness and confidence. Since then, he has gradually worked his way back into the squad while contributing to the club’s efforts in domestic competitions.
The veteran forward has repeatedly stressed that every match is part of a longer rebuilding process after several difficult years interrupted by injuries. “I’m feeling good physically, more and more so, out on the pitch,” he said.
Cristiano Ronaldo will once again be missing when Al-Nassr takes on Almeria in a preseason friendly, leaving supporters wondering why the Portuguese superstar has yet to return to action. Cristiano Ronaldo will once again be missing when Al-Nassr takes on Almeria in a preseason friendly, leaving supporters wondering why the Portuguese superstar has yet to return to action. The fixture carries added intrigue because of Ronaldo’s unique connection to the Spanish club, making his absence even more noticeable ahead of one of the final warm-up matches before the new campaign.
The friendly, scheduled at the Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras, Portugal, is expected to provide another important test for both clubs. While Al-Nassr continues preparing under new head coach Ange Postecoglou, Almeria is using the occasion to sharpen its squad ahead of the new Segunda Division season.
Almeria heads into the match after gradually building rhythm during preseason under new manager Xavier Garcia Pimienta. Friendlies against Aguilas, Granada, and Real Betis have helped the Spanish side improve fitness levels while allowing the coaching staff to implement a possession-based style of play.
Monday’s preparations included another double training session, with recent signing Mikel Vesga fully integrated into the squad. Garcia Pimienta has continued emphasizing collective movement and ball retention as the foundations of his football philosophy.
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On the opposite side, Al-Nassr is also entering the closing stages of its Portuguese training camp. The Saudi champion has produced mixed results so far, losing to Benfica B before defeating Merida and then suffering a 4-2 defeat against Estrela Amadora.
Why Ronaldo is missing the matchCristiano Ronaldo will not feature against Almeria because he is still enjoying an extended recovery period following Portugal’s participation in the 2026 World Cup.
According to multiple reports, the decision has nothing to do with injury or fitness concerns. Instead, Al-Nassr has granted its captain additional time off before the demanding 2026-27 season begins.
Reports indicate Ronaldo will only return after Al-Nassr completes its preseason camp in Portugal. The Lisbon camp concludes on August 5, after which the squad will travel back to Riyadh before making final preparations for the Saudi Pro League opener against Al-Fateh on August 15. That timeline would leave Ronaldo with roughly one week of full training before the competitive campaign begins.
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Ronaldo still expected to be involvedAlthough he will not appear on the pitch, Ronaldo is reportedly expected to attend the match from the VIP section. Spanish newspaper Marca reports suggest the Portuguese icon will watch alongside businessman Mohammed Al-Khereiji, one of his closest business partners.
His presence would allow him to support Al-Nassr while also acknowledging another important part of his soccer career away from playing. The visit has also fueled optimism that Ronaldo’s return to team training is drawing closer after several weeks away from the squad.
This preseason friendly carries additional significance because the 41-year-old superstar became a part-owner of Almeria earlier this year. In February 2026, the Portuguese legend reportedly acquired a 25 percent ownership stake in the Spanish club through CR7 Sports Investments, partnering with Almeria owner Mohammed Al-Khereiji.
Cristiano Ronaldo could have Mohamed Salah as a rival, after reports indicate the forward is close to joining the Saudi Pro League. Mohamed Salah could soon share a league — and a rivalry — with Cristiano Ronaldo. The Egyptian forward, who departed Liverpool as a free agent after nine years at Anfield, remains on course for a move to Al Ittihad, in what would set up direct confrontations with Ronaldo’s Al Nassr for years to come.
Al Ittihad have offered Salah an annual salary in the region of $25 million, and the 33-year-old has reportedly accepted those terms in principle, with the move said to be approaching its final stages.
However, the deal is not entirely in Salah’s hands. Al Ittihad had initially planned to sell Moussa Diaby this summer to make room for the Egyptian on the right wing, but the club reversed course in late July, confirming they had no intention of letting the Frenchman go.
That stance has since been complicated by Diaby himself, who has pushed to leave and is reportedly in direct contact with Inter Milan over a move to Serie A, while Bayer Leverkusen — his former club — are also working to bring him back to the Bundesliga on reduced wages. Until Al Ittihad resolve Diaby’s future, Salah’s arrival remains contingent on a spot opening up in the squad.
Moussa Diaby of Al Ittihad. (Getty Images)Should the move go through, Salah would find Ronaldo waiting on the other side of the Saudi Pro League table. Ronaldo, who signed a contract extension with Al-Nassr through 2027, led the club to the Saudi Pro League title last season, and the prospect of Salah joining as a direct rival has added an extra layer of intrigue to a transfer saga that has dragged on for months.
Turkey also keeping tabs on SalahAl Ittihad are not the only side being linked with Salah, and Turkey has re-emerged as a talking point in recent days. Trabzonspor were reported to have moved ahead of Besiktas in the race, with some Turkish outlets claiming the two sides were closing in on personal terms for a two-year deal.
However, Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan shut that down directly, stating, “there is no such agreement,” and adding that no talks had even been scheduled.
Besiktas, for their part, had already tabled an offer worth roughly €10 million net per season plus €2 million in bonuses on a 1+1-year deal, but that proposal has reportedly been shelved as talks with Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia continue to advance.
While supporters were eager to see the Portuguese icon back on the field, fresh reports have explained why the veteran remains unavailable. Cristiano Ronaldo will not feature when Al-Nassr faces Estrela Amadora in Portugal, with the Saudi champion continuing its preseason preparations under Ange Postecoglou. While supporters were eager to see the Portuguese icon back on the field, fresh reports have explained why the veteran remains unavailable.
The absence has generated plenty of discussion because Cristiano Ronaldo has yet to appear in any of Al-Nassr’s preseason fixtures, even as several of his teammates have already returned from international duty. Instead, the club has chosen to move forward with its Portugal training camp while waiting for its captain to rejoin the squad at a later date.
So far, Al-Nassr has experienced mixed preseason results. The Saudi Pro League winner lost 2-1 to Benfica B before bouncing back with a 2-0 victory over Spanish side Merida, with further matches against Estrela Amadora and Almeria still scheduled. However, for Estrela Amadora, the match carries significance beyond being another preseason fixture.
The Portuguese club is using the game as its official presentation for the 2026-27 campaign, allowing fans to see the squad before the Primeira Liga season begins. The match also launches the inaugural Trofeu Cidade da Amadora, making it an important event for the home club.
Troféu 𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐃𝐄 𝐃𝐀 𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐑𝐀 🆚 AL Nassr pic.twitter.com/uIuacsjcMr
— CF Estrela da Amadora (@estrelamadora) August 1, 2026
Estrela itself has an interesting modern history. After the original club entered bankruptcy in 2011, it was re-established in 2020 through a merger, allowing soccer in Amadora to continue at the professional level.
The reason why Ronaldo is missingThe Portuguese forward is still enjoying his scheduled break following the 2026 World Cup and is not expected to return until after Al-Nassr completes its preseason camp in Lisbon. According to multiple reports, including Saudi journalist Rtiban Al-Dosari, the 41-year-old will not join the squad in Portugal and is instead expected to report once the team returns to Riyadh.
Al-Nassr’s overseas camp concludes on August 5, after which the players will receive a short break before final preparations begin for the new Saudi Pro League season. That schedule means Ronaldo is likely to have around one week of full training before the team opens its league title defense against Al-Fateh on August 15.
Inigo Martinez and Cristiano Ronaldo in trainingRonaldo’s delayed return opens door for FelixAway from soccer, Ronaldo has spent the past several weeks relaxing with his family after the World Cup. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner recently shared vacation photos from Mallorca alongside his son, Cristiano Jr., with one Instagram caption simply reading: “Not yet.”
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The family holiday came after Portugal’s Round of 16 elimination against Spain, a tournament that marked the end of Ronaldo’s World Cup career. Following such an emotional conclusion, both the player and the club appear comfortable allowing additional recovery time before he returns to club duties.
With Ronaldo unavailable, his compatriot Joao Felix becomes one of the main attractions for the Knight of Najd. The Portugal international has already spent valuable time adapting to Postecoglou’s tactical ideas and is expected to play a major creative role during the friendly.
As his contract demands have reportedly dropped to reach an agreement over a new deal, Vinicius Junior's salary at Real Madrid has surfaced. Vinicius Junior‘s contractual situation at Real Madrid will inevitably rank among the most scrutinized storylines of the 2026-27 season, with his current deal set to expire at the end of the campaign. Amid reports that his salary demands have softened, financial details regarding the Brazilian superstar’s compensation have surfaced.
Back in December 2024, after claiming the FIFA The Best award, Vinicius initiated contract discussions seeking to become the club’s highest-paid player above newly arrived Kylian Mbappe. Negotiations between the club and player hit a standstill, and with the winger struggling to maintain his peak form, contract talks have dragged on into the final year of his current deal.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Diario AS, Vinicius signed a five-year contract in 2022 valued at €75 million net (roughly $82 million USD) running through 2027. Structured as an escalating wage scale from €10 million up to €18 million net, the Brazilian has earned an average net salary of €15 million per season over the life of the agreement.
Mbappe commands a similar base take-home wage since joining Real Madrid in July 2024, earning between €15 million and €16.5 million net per season. However, the crucial financial distinction lies in Mbappe’s signing bonus (reported between €100 million and €150 million net spread over five years after arriving on a free transfer), coupled with retaining the majority of his commercial image rights.
Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates scoring with teammate Vinicius Junior. (Denis Doyle/Getty Images)Vinicius lowers his salary demands amid contract talksFollowing his appearance at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Vinicius and Real Madrid held a summit at the Valdebebas training complex, where the player’s camp signaled willingness to accept roughly €30 million annually, down from initial demands. However, pen was never put to paper, and friction with then-head coach Xabi Alonso slowed progress, leaving the club in a precarious position with just 12 months remaining on the contract.
As reported by Diario AS, Vinicius has now adjusted his target down to a net annual salary of €20 million, representing a modest increase over his current €18 million scale. However, secondary terms like a signing bonus and image rights distribution remain active sticking points, mirroring the complex negotiations required for Mbappé’s deal.
Image rights represent a vital revenue pillar for Vinicius, who maintains an extensive endorsement portfolio across 18 major international brands, including Apple, PlayStation, Nike, and Boss. In Mbappe’s case, retaining his image rights allowed Real Madrid to structure a competitive contract that might otherwise have proven financially unfeasible.
Adding another layer to the process is Vinicius’ representation team at Roc Nation (the agency founded by Jay-Z that is also navigating Yan Diomandé’s high-profile transfer dealings). With his deal expiring in June 2027, rival clubs can legally approach the Brazilian winger with a pre-contract agreement starting next January, forcing Real Madrid’s front office to either finalize an extension or explore a transfer before losing him for nothing.
Following the collapse of his World Cup equity proposal, FIFA president Gianni Infantino reportedly missed out on a $35 million payout. Gianni Infantino has officially abandoned his controversial initiative to sell minority stakes in FIFA‘s flagship commercial rights to private equity firms following unprecedented pushback from regional confederations and national federations. However, in shelving the proposal, the FIFA president reportedly forfeits a lucrative compensation package valued at upwards of $35 million.
As initially outlined by world soccer’s governing body, the proposal centered on creating FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a corporate subsidiary designed to commercialize major competitions, with the Men’s World Cup serving as its primary economic engine. FIFA aimed to unload a 20% to 21% stake to private investors, but fierce opposition led by UEFA and CONCACAF ultimately forced Infantino to pull the plug.
In an official statement addressing the reversal, Infantino stated: “Having listened carefully to all the views, it has become clear that the project has created divisions of a nature that, regardless of the level of support, are no longer in the interest of the objective set out in the first place.”
While Infantino maintained that the project was structured to benefit global football development, financial watchdog groups and investigative outlets questioned those assertions. Financial analysis published by The Times revealed that the FIFA president stood to collect an estimated €30 million (approximately $35 million USD) in base pay and performance bonuses tied directly to the execution of the FIFA Forward Enterprise venture.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks about the 2026 World Cup with U.S. President Donald Trump. (Getty Images)Initial documentation distributed by FIFA projected that FFE would generate up to $4.2 billion in upfront capital, claiming that all net revenues would be funneled back into global grassroots initiatives. However, the windfall allocated to Infantino under the proposal presented a stark contrast to his current FIFA presidential salary of roughly €3 million per year.
Infantino faces mounting opposition ahead of 2027 re-election bidFresh off the heels of the 2026 World Cup, Infantino attempted to capitalize on momentum by pushing FFE alongside several new commercial vehicles to dramatically increase FIFA’s balance sheet. Instead, the disastrous rollout ahead of the 2027 FIFA presidential election in Morocco has severely eroded his political standing among key voting blocs.
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) formally rescinded its endorsement of Infantino on Monday, reversing a prior commitment to support his re-election bid. “The recent failures in good governance, processes, leadership, values, stakeholder management, communications and sound judgement have led us to a position where Mr Infantino has lost the confidence of the FAW to remain at the helm of world football. Failing to put the best interests of football first is a failure we cannot accept,” the FAW declared in a scathing statement.
Furthermore, as reported by ESPN, the English Football Association has also distanced itself from the Swiss administrator. The FA is understood to be drafting formal correspondence to FIFA clarifying that Infantino no longer holds its support, marking a dramatic shift after English football executives previously submitted letters of endorsement for next year’s elective FIFA Congress.
Prolonging his return to Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo is now reportedly preparing for his wedding with Georgina Rodriguez. Cristiano Ronaldo has yet to report to Al Nassr following his 2026 World Cup run with Portugal, remaining away while his teammates continue their preseason tour. With the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season kicking off in less than two weeks, the superstar forward is reportedly preparing to tie the knot with longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez.
According to a report from The Sun, Ronaldo and Rodriguez are set to exchange vows this weekend in Portugal. The couple selected Madeira, the island where the legendary goalscorer was born and raised, specifically choosing his hometown of Funchal.
The ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, at Funchal Cathedral, a landmark 16th-century historic site in the heart of the capital. Following the church service, celebrations will shift to the five-star Savoy Palace hotel, where two full floors and exclusive bar areas have been reserved through Friday and Saturday to maintain privacy for high-profile guests.
The upcoming nuptials come roughly a year after the couple became engaged on August 11, 2025. At the time, Rodriguez shared a photo on Instagram showing off a massive engagement ring estimated between $6 million and $12 million, captioning the post: “Yes, I do. In this life and in all my lives.“
Cristiano Ronaldo and Cristiano Jr. (@cristiano)In the lead-up to the reported ceremony, Ronaldo and Rodriguez have been vacationing in Mallorca alongside their children, sharing social media updates featuring family outings and time relaxing aboard a private yacht.
When will Ronaldo rejoin Al Nassr?Newly appointed manager Ange Postecoglou has already begun steering Al Nassr through its preseason slate in Portugal, recording a 2-1 loss against Benfica B, a 2-0 victory over Merida, and a 4-2 setback against Estrela Amadora. The Saudi side is scheduled to face UD Almeria (the Spanish club recently acquired by Ronaldo) on Tuesday, though the Portuguese veteran will not suit up for the match.
Ronaldo is expected to rejoin Al Nassr once the squad returns to Riyadh to complete its final regular-season preparations. The club’s European training camp wraps up Wednesday, August 5, giving players a brief window to rest before resuming formal sessions in Saudi Arabia.
During that transition period, Ronaldo is expected to rejoin the group, giving him roughly a week of full training before Al Nassr opens its 2026-27 Saudi Pro League campaign against Al Fateh at Al Awwal Park on Saturday, August 15.
After the 2026 World Cup final, the AFA is reportedly plotting Lionel Messi's Argentina homecoming for the upcoming XL international break. Lionel Messi‘s international future remains a subject of intense speculation following Argentina‘s agonizing defeat in the 2026 World Cup final, but an immediate retirement appears off the table. As national teams begin preparations for the fall international window, reports indicate that the legend is set to return to action on home soil.
The expanded 2026 World Cup forced domestic leagues to adjust their start dates, creating a ripple effect across the global soccer calendar that also reshaped international fixtures. To ease player workload, FIFA introduced a consolidated, extended international window running from September 21 through October 6, allowing European teams to play four Nations League matches while other confederations can schedule up to three international friendlies.
Under this new calendar format, Argentine news outlet Infobae reports that the Argentina Football Association (AFA) is working to organize three exhibition matches during the extended fall window. Plans call for two matches in China before concluding with a homecoming match in Argentina, tentatively set for October 1.
The AFA’s primary objective is bringing Messi back to domestic soil for a emotional reunion with supporters in the wake of the World Cup. The Argentine captain opted not to join the squad’s initial return flight to Buenos Aires, and while his availability for the Asian leg of the tour remains unconfirmed, bringing him face-to-face with home fans remains the federation’s top priority.
Lionel Messi’s Instagram post. (@leomessi)For the lone domestic fixture, the AFA hopes to stage the match in the capital city of Buenos Aires. While an opponent has not been finalized, federation officials are reportedly targeting an opponent from CONMEBOL or CONCACAF.
Meanwhile, China remains the primary destination for the team’s fixtures abroad. According to Infobae, host nation China is slated as one of the friendly opponents, and while discussions between the two federations are ongoing, no formal agreement has been signed.
Two foundational futures remain uncertain for ArgentinaThe upcoming window marks the start of a brand new international cycle as federations begin long-term planning for the 2030 World Cup. For Argentina, however, that rebuilding process remains on hold as two defining pillars of the program evaluate their futures.
Chief among them is the 39-year-old Messi, whose decision to travel independently to his hometown of Rosario (rather than joining the team flight to Buenos Aires for the public welcome ceremony) raised eyebrows across the country. Messi’s last interaction with supporters came on the pitch immediately following the World Cup final, where an appreciative crowd cheered the squad as the tearful captain could only stare at them in what may prove to be one of his final appearances in an Albiceleste shirt.
The other major question mark centers on head coach Lionel Scaloni, who also broke down in tears during a brief, emotional postgame press conference following the final. Scaloni’s current contract runs through December 2026, and while the AFA remains eager for him to spearhead the 2030 cycle, his long-term commitment remains uncertain, a factor that could heavily influence Messi’s decision on whether to continue playing internationally.
RB Leipzig managing director Marcel Schafer referred to Yan Diomande's potential move to Real Madrid, taking a jab to the reports claiming that the deal was already done. Yan Diomande was widely expected to be unveiled as Real Madrid‘s newest marquee signing after widespread reports indicated his transfer was all but complete. However, amid escalating rumors and media frenzy, RB Leipzig managing director Marcel Schafer pushed back against those claims, clarifying that a deal has not yet been finalized.
Reports from prominent transfer insider Fabrizio Romano stated that Real Madrid and RB Leipzig had struck an agreement exceeding €100 million for the Ivorian winger, with terms fully arranged. Diomande was scheduled to travel for his medical examination, but the proposed move hit unexpected roadblocks rather than reaching a swift conclusion.
Speaking to Sky Sport Germany, Schafer directly refuted the media reports: “It’s clear that some so-called transfer experts reported a few days ago that the deal was done or gave it the ‘here we go.’ That’s simply not the case. We’re not at that stage yet.”
After reporting back to RB Leipzig, Diomande was omitted from the club’s preseason training camp in Saalfelden. “Yan Diomande is also not traveling to Saalfelden due to an infection. As soon as he has recovered, he will follow the team,” the club announced on social media, though ongoing negotiations with Real Madrid make his arrival at camp increasingly unlikely.
Willkommen zurück, Jungs! 🫶 pic.twitter.com/Qpfpklk6wU
— RB Leipzig (@RBLeipzig) July 27, 2026
Diomande’s representation dispute threatens Real Madrid moveWhile Schafer confirmed that negotiations between Real Madrid and RB Leipzig remain open, a complex legal dispute off the pitch has emerged as a potential hurdle. A conflict between Diomande’s former and current agencies could complicate his prospective move to La Liga.
According to Diario AS, Maxidel Management’s Max Gradel (Diomande’s former agent) filed an official complaint with FIFA alleging a breach of contract. The legal action follows Diomande’s recent transition to Roc Nation (the agency founded by Jay-Z that represents stars like Vinicius Junior), the entity Real Madrid negotiated with directly while unaware of lingering contractual issues with his former representative.
Gradel, who facilitated Diomande’s transfer from Leganes to RB Leipzig, maintains an active contract dispute with the player. With an official complaint now before FIFA, football’s governing body could grant Diomande a provisional transfer license to allow the move, delay the transaction pending review, or block the transfer entirely.
When asked by Sky Germany whether the dispute could cause the deal to collapse, Schafer downplayed the risk: “From my perspective, it’s a clear no*. I’m not aware of that. There has been a change of agents. Our point of contact is now Roc Nation – that’s something Yan made very clear to us. (…) I don’t think a transfer would fall through because of that*, if it even comes to a transfer in the first place.“
🔴🗣️ Asked by Sky Germany whether the agent dispute could cause the Diomande transfer to fall through, RB Leipzig managing director Marcel Schäfer said:
„From my perspective, it’s a clear no. I’m not aware of that. There has been a change of agents. Our point of contact is now… pic.twitter.com/DU0l1rBcSl
— Philipp Hinze (@philipphinze24) August 3, 2026
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new deal to lead the USMNT until the 2030 World Cup, with U.S. Soccer receiving the backup from external fundings to back his multimillion-dollar salary. Mauricio Pochettino has officially signed a contract extension with the United States Men’s National Team to lead the program through the 2030 World Cup, extending a cycle that began in 2024. However, just as with his inaugural contract, U.S. Soccer will once again rely on private philanthropic backing to fund the Argentine manager’s multimillion-dollar salary.
Following his initial appointment in 2024, a tax filing released in March 2026 revealed that Pochettino earned roughly $5 million in his first seven months on the job. Excluding a $2.5 million signing bonus, annual projections for his base salary and incentives pushed his earnings near $6 million per year, making him the third-highest-paid national team manager at the 2026 World Cup behind Brazil’s Carlo Ancelotti ($11.3 million) and Germany’s Julian Nagelsmann ($7.9 million).
While the exact financial terms of his new four-year deal have not been made public, a comparable salary structure would see Pochettino collect approximately $24 million over the full lifecycle of the contract through 2030.
Ken Griffin serves as main U.S. Soccer financial benefactor once againJust as he did during Pochettino’s initial hiring, Ken Griffin, Founder and CEO of Miami-based Citadel and Founder of Griffin Catalyst, has stepped up as the lead private donor behind the extension, alongside other high-net-worth individuals and corporate sponsors. U.S. Soccer confirmed the financial arrangement in an official press release:
Kenneth C. Griffin speaks at TIME100 Impact Dinner (Craig Barritt/Getty Images for TIME).“This appointment and broader investment in the* U.S. Men’s National Team program is being supported in significant part by a philanthropic leadership gift from Kenneth C. Griffin*, Founder and CEO of Citadel and Founder of Griffin Catalyst. Additional support has been provided by Scott Goodwin, Adam Freede, and several commercial partners.“
Griffin’s financial involvement with soccer in the United States spans nearly a decade, starting with a $3 million donation to the U.S. Soccer Foundation in 2017 to fund 50 urban mini-pitches in Chicago. In 2023, he pledged an additional $5 million to build 50 more mini-pitches across Miami-Dade County following Citadel’s corporate relocation to South Florida.
Pochettino sets expectations ahead of the 2030 World Cup cycleUnder the new agreement, Pochettino is locked in through 2030, putting him at the helm for the 2026-27 and 2028-29 CONCACAF Nations League tournaments, the 2027 Gold Cup, the 2028 Copa America (expected to return to American soil), and ultimately the 2030 World Cup.
Having already capped 62 different players during his first two years in charge, Pochettino expressed optimism for the future in the federation’s announcement: “Working together with U.S. Soccer over the past two years, it has become clear to us that there is tremendous potential to make the Men’s National Team program even stronger,” said Pochettino on the press release.
“The passion we experienced from the fans throughout the World Cup only strengthened our belief in what is possible here. We want to try to have a lasting impact on the sport in the country that has welcomed us so warmly and for that impact to extend beyond results on the field,” he added, seeking to build on the momentum generated by the team’s 2026 World Cup run.
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Spain are World Cup champions! 🇪🇸 On this episode of The 90th Minute, hosts Dan Riccio, Will Lou, and Blake Price break down Spain's incredible 1-0 victory over Argentina to capture the FIFA World Cup. From their dominant possession, tactical discipline, and relentless pressing to another world-class performance on the biggest stage, the crew analyzes how Spain cemented themselves as the best team in the tournament and why their triumph was fully deserved.
The show also dives into Lamine Yamal's incredible rise, as the teenage superstar adds a FIFA World Cup title to his UEFA Euro championship, sparking the debate about where he already ranks among football's brightest stars and what this means for his legendary career trajectory. Plus, the panel examines what went wrong for Argentina, why the defending champions never found their rhythm in the final, and discusses the heated scenes after the final whistle, including Argentina's frustration and poor sportsmanship as emotions boiled over.
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SPAIN ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS. La Roja conquered the world with a 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina — and the numbers tell the story: Argentina didn't register a single shot on target until the second half of extra time. Ferran Torres was the hero. Full World Cup 2026 final review below.
At New York New Jersey Stadium, Spain controlled the final from the first whistle: 68% of the ball, 20 shots to Argentina's three, and an xG of 1.94 to 0.20. The only thing standing between La Roja and the trophy was Emiliano Martinez, who produced a World Cup final saves record to keep the defending champions alive. The game turned in second-half stoppage time when Enzo Fernandez was shown a second yellow for a foul on Pau Cubarsi, leaving Argentina to play all of extra time with ten men. Spain finally broke through 37 seconds into the second half of extra time, substitute Ferran Torres rifling home a Nico Williams cross in the 106th minute. It's Spain's second World Cup, 16 years after 2010, completing a stunning World-and-European-champions double — with a seventh clean sheet of the tournament and Luis de la Fuente becoming the oldest manager ever to win it. For Argentina, the dream of back-to-back titles is over, and Lionel Messi ends the tournament without the Golden Boot, which goes to Kylian Mbappe. I break down how Spain did it, why Argentina never got going, Yamal's coronation, and what this Spain side means for the next decade.
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England were 4-0 up at half time… and ALMOST threw it away AGAIN. France roared back to 4-3 and came within inches of leading before England won a 10-goal classic 6-4 to take third place. Plus: Kylian Mbappe breaks Lionel Messi's all-time World Cup goals record. Full breakdown below.
This was the maddest game of the tournament, with the most goals in a World Cup match since 1982. England raced into a 4-0 half-time lead in Miami: Declan Rice curled one in after just 134 seconds, Ezri Konsa headed home a corner, and Bukayo Saka struck twice before the break against a France side that barely showed up. Then everything flipped. Kylian Mbappe scored in the 48th, Bradley Barcola made it 4-2 on 54, and Mbappe's second on 66 minutes brought France within one; a goal that also took him past Lionel Messi as the all-time leading World Cup goalscorer on 22, with Messi able to respond in Sunday's final. France had chances to level and even lead before Saka's 87th-minute penalty completed his hat-trick, Ousmane Dembele struck deep in stoppage time, and Jude Bellingham had the final word at 90+8 to seal 6-4. England finish third, their best World Cup since 1966, days after their semi-final collapse against Argentina. And, Bellingham becomes the first Englishman to score seven at a World Cup. It was also Didier Deschamps' last game after 14 years in charge of France. I break down the chaos, the records, and what it all means.
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It all comes down to THIS. Spain vs Argentina in the World Cup 2026 final — Lamine Yamal vs Lionel Messi, the tournament's best defence against the champions who refuse to lose. My full in-depth preview and prediction below. Who wins it all?
Sunday at MetLife Stadium, the 2026 World Cup has its dream final. Argentina, the defending champions, are chasing what no nation has done since Brazil in 1962, back-to-back World Cups, dragged out of scare after scare by a 39-year-old Lionel Messi and his late, decisive magic in what could be his final World Cup match. Spain arrive unbeaten, having conceded less than anyone left, chasing a stunning World-and-European champions double, with 19-year-old Lamine Yamal ready to turn the final into his coronation. It's legend vs heir: Argentina's late-game ruthlessness against Spain's suffocating possession, and Messi's La Masia past against the very nation where he became a legend. I break down both roads to the final, the key tactical battles, the Messi vs Yamal duel, and give you my score prediction and my World Cup champion.
00:00 - Welcome
00:24 - France vs England
02:30 - Spain vs Argentina
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final is set! Join Dan Riccio and Blake Price on The 90th Minute as they break down Argentina's incredible 2-1 comeback victory over England. After falling behind 1-0, Lionel Messi once again delivered on the biggest stage, inspiring Argentina to another unforgettable comeback. Was England too passive after taking the lead? Did Thomas Tuchel's side miss their chance to reach the final?
Then, the focus shifts to one of the biggest matches in football as Spain and Argentina prepare to battle for the FIFA World Cup trophy. It's a fascinating clash between Barcelona's past and present, with Lionel Messi looking to add another iconic chapter to his legendary career while Lamine Yamal aims to cement himself as the game's next all-time great. Dan and Blake break down the key tactical battles, biggest storylines, legacy implications, and make their predictions for who will be crowned 2026 World Cup champions.
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0:00 Stream starts
0:25 Argentina vs England recap
4:25 England sitting back after 1-0
12:00 What does the future hold for England
15:15 World Cup final discussion
17:00 Tactical discussion
19:35 A battle of past and present Barcelona stars
22:00 Rodri continues to build his historic resume
23:15 Combined starting XI between Spain and Argentina
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England's TOTAL COLLAPSE. Five minutes from a first World Cup final in 60 years, England surrendered their lead and Lionel Messi struck twice at the death with two assists to send Argentina through 2-1. Messi claims another victim as the champions reach a SECOND straight final. Full semi-final breakdown below.
England did everything right for 85 minutes. Anthony Gordon fired the Three Lions ahead early in the second half, they'd contained Messi, and a place in the final was in their grasp. Then they sat back, and it cost them everything. Messi, quiet all afternoon, came alive in the closing minutes: first drawing England's defenders and releasing Enzo Fernandez to smash home an 85th-minute equaliser, then drifting to the right wing to whip in a pinpoint cross that substitute Lautaro Martinez headed in during stoppage time. Two goals in six minutes, both made by Messi, and England's 60-year wait for a final goes on in the most agonising way imaginable. Argentina — the death-defying defending champions who have now survived scare after scare this tournament — march on to face Spain in New Jersey on Sunday, chasing a feat no nation has managed since Brazil in 1962: back-to-back World Cups. I break down England's fatal retreat, Messi's decisive cameo, and what it sets up in the final.
00:00 - Hello
00:42 - England vs Argentina
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Spain World Cup 2026 | Spain vs France World Cup 2026 — 2-0.
Dan Riccio & Will Lou break down the semifinal masterclass. 🔥
Luis de la Fuente's Spain were ruthless. Rodri controlled every blade of
grass. France's biggest stars — Mbappé, Griezmann — were completely shut
out on the biggest stage. Dan and Will explain exactly how Spain did it and
what it means for the World Cup Final.
Then, the other semifinal. England vs Argentina World Cup 2026 — Jude
Bellingham vs Lionel Messi, Harry Kane vs Julián Álvarez. Can England reach
their first World Cup Final since 1966? Or does Messi take one more step
toward cementing his legacy?
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0:00 Stream starts
0:25 Spain vs France discussion
4:40 Ref discussion - Didier Deschamps was not impressed
7:15 Was France’s domination a bit overrated?
11:10 Argentina vs England preview
13:40 England’s roster is built for a feisty match
16:25 Is Argentina turning into the villain?
20:25 Combined all-time starting XI - Argentina/England
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France were COMPLETELY SILENCED. Spain produced a masterclass to win 2-0 in the World Cup 2026 semi-final, smothering Mbappe, Dembele and Olise and booking their place in the final. Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro did the damage. Full recap below.
This was Spain at their brilliant best. In Dallas, La Roja took the lead in the 22nd minute when teenager Lamine Yamal was fouled by Lucas Digne and Mikel Oyarzabal calmly dispatched the penalty. Spain doubled the lead just before the hour, Pedro Porro finishing a slick give-and-go with Dani Olmo past Mike Maignan. But the real story was at the other end: the tournament's best defence strangled the most feared attack in world football, restricting Mbappe, Dembele, Olise and Doue to a barely-there 0.3 expected goals and never letting Les Bleus into the game. Yamal comprehensively outshone Mbappe — winning the penalty and even having a goal chalked off for offside. Spain march on to their first World Cup final since they lifted the trophy in 2010, chasing a stunning world-and-European-champions double against England or Argentina in New Jersey on Sunday. For France, the 2022 runners-up, it's a first defeat of the tournament and a drop to Saturday's third-place playoff, while Mbappe's chase of Messi's all-time World Cup goals record stalls on 20. I break down how Spain did it, the Yamal-Mbappe duel, and what comes next.
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France and Spain meet once again with a place in the FIFA World Cup Final on the line, renewing one of Europe's biggest rivalries in a blockbuster rematch of the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-final. On this episode of The 90th Minute, hosts Dan Riccio and Blake Price break down the tactical battle, the key matchups, and the superstar talent set to take center stage.
Can Kylian Mbappé and France continue their march toward another World Cup title, or will Spain's new generation of stars, led by Lamine Yamal and a world-class supporting cast, book their place in the final? The guys analyze where each team has the edge, the biggest X-factors, and make their predictions for one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament.
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0:00 Stream starts
0:25 Spain vs France
2:30 Didier Deschamps playing mind games
5:10 Lamine Yamal bold quote - confidence or arrogance?
9:10 How important Spain’s press is
11:50 Lamine Yamal building his legacy
13:40 Combined all-time XI - France & Spain
18:40 The refs in charge for England vs Argentina
21:10 Haaland continues his stardom
22:40 Norway’s incredible reception when they came home
24:25 Harry Kane & the English media
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Argentina are through to the FIFA World Cup semifinals, but it wasn't easy. On this episode of The 90th Minute, Dan Riccio and Blake Price break down Argentina's dramatic extra-time victory over Switzerland after Breel Embolo's red card changed the match. Did Switzerland deserve more? How decisive was Julián Álvarez's match-winning goal, and what does the performance say about Argentina heading into the semifinals?
The guys also dive into England's hard-fought win over Norway as Jude Bellingham delivered another world-class performance, scoring twice to send the Three Lions through. Is Bellingham becoming the player of the tournament? Can England finally end their World Cup drought, and how do they match up against Argentina in a blockbuster semifinal?
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0:00 Stream starts
0:30 The top 4 ranked teams make up the semis
2:15 England goal hitting the wire
5:00 Jude Bellingham steps up again
7:15 Tuchel criticism with the win & Bellingham hits back
10:45 Another controversial win for Argentina
12:15 Does this use of VAR help cut out diving?
16:30 Semi-finals discussion
20:30 New 64-team World Cup
23:45 Ronaldo still getting called up
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The World Cup 2026 semi-finals are SET - France vs Spain and England vs Argentina - and I'm predicting exactly who reaches the July 19 final in New Jersey. Two European giants collide, w World Cup rivalry is renewed, and a Messi vs Mbappe final is a possibility... again. Full predictions below.
For the first time since FIFA rankings began, the top four teams in the world make up the final four. First, in Dallas on Tuesday, France vs Spain pits the tournament's most feared attack — Kylian Mbappe (fit after his ankle knock and chasing Messi's all-time World Cup goals record), Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise, against the best defence left standing, a Spain side that has conceded just ONCE all tournament and beat France in both 2024 and 2025. Then on Wednesday in Atlanta, England vs Argentina reignites one of the sport's great rivalries. England, chasing a first final since 1966, lean on Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane but must cope without the suspended Jarell Quansah; Argentina, the defending champions, have survived three straight knockout scares as Lionel Messi hunts back-to-back glory. Win both, and we get the 2022 final rematch everyone wants: Messi vs Mbappe. I break down every key battle, the team news, and give you my two finalists.
00:00 - The Final Four
00:57 - Spain vs France
5:57 - Argentina vs England
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Erling Haaland's World Cup dream is OVER. Jude Bellingham struck twice — including a 93rd-minute extra-time winner — to send England past Norway 2-1 and into the semi-finals, ending Haaland's scoring streak and Norway's fairytale run. Plus: Argentina survive ANOTHER scare to set up England vs Argentina in the semis. Full breakdown below.
In the Miami heat, Norway looked set to stun England when Andreas Schjelderup curled a stunning opener in off the post — but Jude Bellingham had other ideas. He levelled in first-half stoppage time, then pounced on a loose ball three minutes into extra time for the winner, dragging the Three Lions to their first World Cup semi-final since 2018. Haaland, held scoreless, saw his 14-game international scoring run ended as Norway's memorable first World Cup in 28 years came to a heartbreaking close in the quarter-finals. In the night's other tie, defending champions Argentina lived dangerously once again: Alexis Mac Allister headed them ahead from a Messi corner, Dan Ndoye equalised for Switzerland, and after Breel Embolo was sent off it took a Julian Alvarez extra-time golazo and a late Lautaro Martinez strike to seal a 3-1 win. Messi's record nine-game World Cup scoring streak ended, but his assist means the champions roll on. The semi-final is set: England vs Argentina, Wednesday in Atlanta. I break down both games, Bellingham's heroics, Argentina's great escape, and what's coming next.
00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Norway vs England
06:05 - Argentina vs Switzerland
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France are into the World Cup 2026 semi-finals, beating Morocco 2-0 — and Kylian Mbappe made history, scoring his 20th career World Cup goal to move within ONE of Lionel Messi's all-time record. A rematch of the 2022 semi-final, settled by the same scoreline. Full quarter-final breakdown below.
It didn't start smoothly for Mbappe, who saw a first-half penalty saved by Yassine Bounou after a long VAR wait — but the France captain made it irrelevant. In the 60th minute he curled a brilliant effort into the far corner for his 20th World Cup goal in his 20th World Cup match, becoming only the second player ever to reach 20 (behind Messi's 21) and the youngest to do so, while also setting a new record for the most knockout-stage goals in World Cup history. Six minutes later he turned provider, teeing up Ousmane Dembele for 2-0. With 8 goals and 3 assists, Mbappe is back on top of the Golden Boot race and has racked up the most goal involvements at a single World Cup since Gerd Muller in 1970. France reach a third straight semi-final — only the third nation ever to do that — and face Spain or Belgium in Dallas on Tuesday. I break down the game, the records, and what's next.
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00:15 - Spain vs Belgium
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France continue to prove why they're the team to beat at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Morocco 2-0 to book their place in the semifinals. Dan Riccio and Blake Price break down another dominant performance from Les Bleus, discussing Kylian Mbappé, France's defensive brilliance, and whether anyone can stop Didier Deschamps' side from lifting the trophy.
The guys also preview a blockbuster quarterfinal between Spain and Belgium. Can Spain's possession and attacking depth overcome Belgium's red-hot form? Is this finally the tournament where Belgium's Golden Generation delivers the World Cup run fans have been waiting for? Plus, key tactical battles, players to watch, predictions, and everything you need to know ahead of one of the biggest matches of the tournament.
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0:00 Stream starts
0:35 France's impressive performance against Morocco
3:10 Mbappé handball incident
5:20 Players struggling to convert penalties
8:20 Is France the greatest national team of all time?
10:50 Spain vs Belgium
15:05 Rudi Garcia is doing an impressive job
17:35 Does Norway do it again?
20:10 Can England slow down Haaland and find a way to win
23:30 Argentina vs Switzerland
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France are into the World Cup 2026 semi-finals, beating Morocco 2-0 — and Kylian Mbappe made history, scoring his 20th career World Cup goal to move within ONE of Lionel Messi's all-time record. A rematch of the 2022 semi-final, settled by the same scoreline. Full quarter-final breakdown below.
It didn't start smoothly for Mbappe, who saw a first-half penalty saved by Yassine Bounou after a long VAR wait — but the France captain made it irrelevant. In the 60th minute he curled a brilliant effort into the far corner for his 20th World Cup goal in his 20th World Cup match, becoming only the second player ever to reach 20 (behind Messi's 21) and the youngest to do so, while also setting a new record for the most knockout-stage goals in World Cup history. Six minutes later he turned provider, teeing up Ousmane Dembele for 2-0. With 8 goals and 3 assists, Mbappe is back on top of the Golden Boot race and has racked up the most goal involvements at a single World Cup since Gerd Muller in 1970. France reach a third straight semi-final — only the third nation ever to do that — and face Spain or Belgium in Dallas on Tuesday. I break down the game, the records, and what's next.
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - France vs Morocco
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France vs Morocco — the biggest FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal is here.
Dan Riccio and Will Lou break down every angle: Kylian Mbappé's form,
Morocco's defensive setup, key tactical battles, and their World Cup
predictions for who advances to the semifinals.
Plus: full previews for Spain vs Belgium, Norway vs England, and Argentina
vs Switzerland — biggest storylines, players under pressure, and upset picks
for every quarterfinal.
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📌 TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Stream starts
0:55 Quarter-final discussion - France vs Morocco
3:25 Spain vs Belgium, is Spain a threat to France?
7:10 Argentina vs Switzerland
10:20 England vs Norway - Is England for real this time?
18:55 Zack Lowy joins the show
19:25 Zach Lowy breaks down France vs Morocco
24:10 Who is the next best team other than France?
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The World Cup 2026 quarter-finals are here — and I'm predicting all four. France vs Morocco reboot their 2022 semi-final, Spain face Belgium, Haaland's Norway take on England, and reigning champions Argentina meet Switzerland. Who makes the semis? Full predictions below.
Eight teams left, four spots in the semi-finals, and no margin for error. France vs Morocco is a rematch of the 2022 semi-final the French won 2-0 — but this Morocco side is the first African nation to reach back-to-back World Cup quarter-finals. Spain haven't conceded a goal all tournament and now face an in-form Belgium led by De Ketelaere and Lukaku. Norway's first-ever World Cup quarter-final is a heavyweight forward duel, Erling Haaland vs Harry Kane. And Argentina — chasing the first back-to-back World Cup since 1962, with Messi leading the Golden Boot race — take on a stubborn Switzerland team in the last eight for the first time in 70+ years. I break down every tie, the key battles, and give you my score predictions and my final four.
00:00 - Intro
00:27 - France vs Morocco
04:07 - Spain vs Belgium
07:04 - Norway vs England
10:49 - Argentina vs Switzerland
14:44 - FIFA’s dream come true
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Lionel Messi delivered another unforgettable World Cup performance as Argentina pulled off a stunning comeback to book their place in the quarterfinals. Dan Riccio and Blake Price break down Messi's brilliance, Enzo Fernández's dramatic late winner, the tactical adjustments that sparked Argentina's turnaround, and what this result means for the tournament favourites moving forward.
The guys also dive into Switzerland's gritty penalty shootout victory over Colombia after a tense scoreless battle. What made Switzerland so difficult to break down? Was Colombia's attack too passive? Plus, Dan and Blake analyze the biggest moments, standout performers, and what to expect as Argentina and Switzerland prepare for a blockbuster quarterfinal showdown.
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0:00 Stream starts
2:25 Argentina vs Egypt
7:35 Referee controversy with Argentina
17:00 Colombia vs Switzerland
20:00 Quarter-final matchups
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Argentina were 2-0 DOWN to Egypt and staring at a World Cup exit — then Lionel Messi dragged the champions back from the dead, sparking three goals in 13 minutes for a stunning 3-2 comeback. Plus: Switzerland knock out Colombia on penalties. Full Round of 16 breakdown below.
For 79 minutes, the unthinkable was on. Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico had Egypt 2-0 up and dreaming of the quarterfinals — Messi had missed a first-half penalty, and an Egypt goal was chalked off by VAR in a game full of drama. Then came the rescue act: Cristian Romero headed one back in the 79th, Messi levelled in the 83rd for his tournament-leading eighth goal and a record-extending 21st at World Cups, and Enzo Fernandez powered home a stoppage-time header to complete a 3-2 miracle that left Messi in tears. In the day's other tie, Switzerland and Colombia battled to a tense, physical 0-0 across 120 minutes before the Swiss held their nerve to win the shootout 4-3, Ruben Vargas burying the decisive kick. Reigning champions Argentina now meet Switzerland in the quarterfinals. I break down the comeback, the shootout, and what's next.
00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Argentina vs Egypt
06:44 - Switzerland vs Colombia
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Belgium is through to the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after a dominant performance over the United States, and The 90th Minute is here to break it all down! Join Dan Riccio and Blake Price as they analyze Belgium's emphatic victory, led by a sensational two-goal performance from Charles De Ketelaere, what went wrong for the USMNT, and whether Belgium has what it takes to make a serious run at World Cup glory. They also discuss Spain's dramatic victory over Portugal, with Mikel Merino scoring a heartbreaking late winner to end Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream and send La Roja into the final eight.
The guys also look ahead to the next Round of 16 matchups, previewing Argentina's showdown with Egypt and Switzerland's clash with Colombia. Can Lionel Messi keep Argentina's title hopes alive? Will Colombia continue its impressive tournament run? Tune in for expert analysis, bold predictions, tactical breakdowns, and everything you need to know as the FIFA World Cup knockout stage continues.
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0:45 Belgium vs USA
5:45 Host Nations losing in the round of 16
11:15 Spain vs Portugal
13:45 Did Ronaldo hold Portugal back?
20:15 Argentina vs Egypt
22:30 The Vancouver experience hosting the World Cup
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Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup journey is OVER. Spain knocked Portugal out of the 2026 World Cup 1-0 in the Round of 16 — Ronaldo's final World Cup match, and a flat, toothless Portugal exit. Plus: the USA are thrashed 4-1 by Belgium as the last co-host falls. Full breakdown below.
In Dallas, a cagey Portugal-Spain tie looked destined for extra time until substitute Mikel Merino struck in the 91st minute to send Spain into the quarterfinals and end Ronaldo's time on football's biggest stage — the 41-year-old, who confirmed this was his last World Cup, left the pitch in tears, and Roberto Martinez has since stepped down as Portugal boss. Then in Seattle, Belgium tore through the USA: Charles De Ketelaere scored twice in the first half, Hans Vanaken and Romelu Lukaku added more, and only a Malik Tillman free kick replied in a 4-1 rout. With that, all three co-hosts — Canada, Mexico and the USA — are out, and the USMNT crash out in the Round of 16 for the fourth straight time. I break down both games, Ronaldo's legacy, and what the quarterfinals look like now.
00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Portugal vs Spain
05:24 - USA vs Belgium
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Canada's incredible FIFA World Cup journey comes to an end as Dan Riccio and Blake Price break down what went wrong in the Round of 16 and what the future holds for the Canadian men's national team.
The guys also dive into one of the biggest upsets of the tournament as Erling Haaland and Norway shock Brazil with a dominant performance to book their place in the quarterfinals. England survives a wild thriller to keep its World Cup dream alive, while France grinds out a hard-fought victory over Paraguay to continue its march toward the title.
Plus, get a complete preview of today's Round of 16 action as Portugal takes on Spain in a blockbuster Iberian showdown and the United States battles Belgium for a place in the quarterfinals. Who advances? Which stars will shine? Dan and Blake break down the key storylines, tactical matchups, predictions, and players to watch.
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0:00 Stream Starts
1:15 England vs Mexico
7:00 Brazil vs Norway
11:00 Haaland
13:10 Previewing England vs Norway
14:25 Post-mortem on Canada’s World Cup
20:10 Davies and the relationship with Canada Soccer
26:10 Balogun red card
28:25 USA vs Belgium
29:10 Portugal vs Spain
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Brazil and Mexico are both OUT of the 2026 World Cup — two giants eliminated on the same day in the Round of 16. Haaland's Norway stunned the five-time champions, and 10-man England broke Mexican hearts at the Azteca. Full breakdown of both games below.
It was the wildest day of World Cup 2026 yet. Erling Haaland's second-half brace sent Norway into their first-ever quarterfinal and knocked out Brazil 2-1 — the Selecao's first failure to reach the last eight in 36 years, with Neymar's stoppage-time penalty nothing more than a consolation and Bruno Guimaraes having missed one earlier. Then at a full Azteca, Jude Bellingham struck twice in under two minutes and England survived over half an hour a man down after Jarell Quansah's red card, beating co-hosts Mexico 3-2 to extend El Tri's wait for a quarterfinal since 1986. Two co-hosts are now gone — and Norway meet England in the quarters. I break down both games, the upsets, and what happens next.
00:00 - Intro
00:13 - Brazil vs Norway
05:27 - Mexico vs England
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Morocco knock co-hosts Canada OUT of the 2026 World Cup 3-0, while France grind past Paraguay 1-0 to reach the quarterfinals — where these two now meet in a rematch of the 2022 semifinal. Full Round of 16 breakdown of both games below.
Canada become the first co-host eliminated at World Cup 2026, undone by an Azzedine Ounahi brace and a stoppage-time Soufiane Rahimi finish set up by Brahim Diaz — despite Canada dominating the ball and out-shooting a ruthlessly clinical Morocco. In Philadelphia, France controlled 76% of possession but couldn't break down a stubborn Paraguay until a Kylian Mbappe penalty (his 19th World Cup goal) settled it. Les Bleus march on for a fourth straight World Cup quarterfinal — and draw Morocco on July 9. I break down both games, why France still look off, and what the quarterfinal rematch means.
00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Canada vs Morocco
05:29 - France vs Paraguay
10:09 - The Bracket
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The Round of 16 is set and the giants are colliding. France face Paraguay, Brazil take on Haaland's Norway, Mexico host England at the Azteca, Belgium meet the USA, Portugal and Spain face-off and Canada get Morocco. Here are my full 2026 World Cup Round of 16 predictions — who advances, who goes home, and where the upsets are hiding.
I break down every knockout tie: the matchups, the key battles, and my score predictions for each game. France look unstoppable and Mbappé is chasing Messi for the Golden Boot — but can Paraguay, fresh off dumping out Germany, pull off another shock? Can Norway and Haaland stun Brazil? What about Portugal and Spain’s Iberian Derby? And does home advantage carry Mexico past England? Drop your own predictions in the comments and let's compare.
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Canada vs Morocco
02:58 - Paraguay vs France
05:46 - Brazil vs Norway
07:58 - England vs Mexico
10:25 - Portugal vs Spain
13:31 - USA vs Belgium
15:33 - Egypt vs Argentina
18:16 - Switzerland vs Colombia
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Cristiano Ronaldo added another unforgettable chapter to his legendary World Cup career, scoring as Portugal survived an instant-classic knockout battle with Croatia. Spain looked like one of the tournament favourites once again, putting together a complete performance to cruise past Austria, while Switzerland continued its impressive run by shutting out Algeria behind another goal from the in-form Breel Embolo.
Join Dan Riccio and Blake Price on The 90th Minute as they break down every major talking point from the latest FIFA World Cup action. From Ronaldo's impact and Portugal's resilience to Spain's dominant display and Switzerland's defensive masterclass, the guys dive into the biggest moments, standout players, tactical adjustments, and what these results mean for the rest of the tournament.
The show also looks ahead to the next slate of World Cup matches, previewing Australia vs. Egypt, Argentina vs. Cape Verde, and Colombia vs. Ghana. Dan and Blake discuss the biggest storylines, key matchups, players to watch, and make their predictions as the race to the Round of 16 continues.
⚽ Ronaldo scores as Portugal survives Croatia
⚽ Spain dominates Austria with a statement victory
⚽ Breel Embolo scores again as Switzerland blanks Algeria
⚽ In-depth tactical analysis and tournament reactions
⚽ Predictions and previews for the upcoming World Cup matches
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0:00 Stream starts
1:00 Portugal vs Croatia
3:00 Offside call
7:00 Should Goncalo Ramos start?
9:30 Canadian stadiums are receiving tons of praise
16:25 Looking at the rest of the matches that took place
16:00 Breakout stars so far this tournament
19:15 Canada vs Morocco
24:15 Looking ahead to the matches today
26:00 Jürgen Klopp
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The most insane day of the 2026 World Cup… and I got to live it! After Spain defeated Austria 3 - 0, all eyes went to Toronto where Portugal took on Croatia, with the World Cup careers of Ronaldo and Modric on the line. Ronaldo finally scored his first-ever knockout round goal, while Croatia scored plenty of goals… but may were brought back for offside.
One of Croatia’s offside goals came in the 13th minute of added time
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The World Cup knockout stage delivered another unforgettable day, and The 90th Minute is here to break it all down! Join hosts Dan Riccio and Blake Price as they analyze Harry Kane's late heroics to rescue England, Belgium's incredible comeback victory after trailing by two goals, and the United States' composed shutout win over Bosnia & Herzegovina to book their place in the Round of 16.
The guys also look ahead to a blockbuster slate of Round of 32 action featuring Spain vs. Austria, Portugal vs. Croatia in what could be Cristiano Ronaldo or Luka Modrić's final World Cup match, and Switzerland taking on Algeria. Who advances? Who goes home? Get expert analysis, tactical breakdowns, predictions, and all the biggest storylines from the FIFA World Cup.
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0:00 Stream Starts
2:00 USA vs Bosnia
2:45 Balogun red card
8:00 England vs Congo
10:45 Belgium vs Senegal
12:00 Host nations matchups
14:00 Can Mexico use the home advantage to beat England?
18:00 Portugal vs Croatia
22:15 Spain vs Austria
23:45 Switzerland vs Algeria
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The wildest day of the 2026 World Cup yet: two stunning comebacks, a co-host hanging on with 10 men, and a controversial last-gasp penalty that everyone's arguing about. England, Belgium and the USA all made the Round of 16 — but the drama getting there was unreal.
DR Congo led England before Harry Kane's brace rescued the Three Lions 2-1. Senegal were 2-0 up on Belgium, only for Lukaku and Tielemans to force extra time before a hotly disputed stoppage-time penalty sealed a 3-2 win. And the USMNT saw out Bosnia a man down to book their spot in the last 16. I break down all three games, the penalty controversy, and what the Round of 16 now looks like.
00:00 - Intro
00:26 - England vs DR Congo
04:14 - Senegal vs Belgium
08:19 - USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina
World Cup 2026, England vs DR Congo, Harry Kane goals, Belgium vs Senegal comeback, Belgium penalty controversy, Tielemans penalty, Lukaku goal, USA vs Bosnia, USMNT round of 16, USMNT 10 men, World Cup round of 32 highlights, England round of 16, Belgium Senegal VAR, World Cup comebacks
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The 90th Minute is back as Dan Riccio and Will Lou break down another thrilling day of FIFA World Cup knockout action!
Mexico delivered a composed and clinical performance to book its place in the Round of 16, France continued to look like the tournament favourite with a dominant victory powered by another sensational display from Kylian Mbappé, and Norway made history by reaching the World Cup Round of 16 for the first time since 1998 after a dramatic victory over Ivory Coast.
The guys analyze the biggest storylines, standout performances, tactical decisions, key moments, and what these results mean for the knockout bracket moving forward. Is France the team to beat? Can Mexico make a deep run? How dangerous is this Norwegian side led by Erling Haaland?
Plus, Dan and Will preview today's Round of 32 action featuring England taking on DR Congo, Belgium facing Senegal in a heavyweight clash, and the United States looking to continue its World Cup journey against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Expect in-depth analysis, predictions, players to watch, and the biggest storylines heading into another massive day of World Cup football.
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0:00 Stream Starts
1:00 Mexico win
3:30 Canada vs Morocco
5:45 France vs Sweden
9:30 Norway vs Ivory Coast
14:30 Belgium vs Senegal
17:15 USA vs Bosnia
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France look like World Cup winners. Mbappé is unstoppable, Les Bleus have outscored teams 13-2, and after a 3-0 win over Sweden they might be the scariest team left in the 2026 World Cup. Here's why France look unbeatable — plus Mexico and Norway both marching into the Round of 16.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice against Sweden to move level with Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race, as France stormed into the last 16 to face Paraguay. But they're not the only story: Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 at the Azteca, and Erling Haaland's late winner sent Norway past Ivory Coast for their first-ever World Cup knockout win — and a date with Brazil. I break down France's title case, the Mbappé-Messi race, and what Mexico and Norway did to advance.
00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Ivory Coast vs Norway
03:38 - France vs Sweden
07:14 - Ecuador vs Mexico
France World Cup 2026, France vs Sweden, Mbappe brace, Mbappe Messi Golden Boot, France title favourites, Mexico vs Ecuador, Mexico round of 16, Haaland winner, Norway Ivory Coast, Norway round of 16, World Cup 2026 round of 32 highlights, France round of 16 Paraguay, Les Bleus
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The knockout stage delivered pure FIFA World Cup drama, and Dan Riccio and Blake Price break down every unforgettable moment on this edition of The 90th Minute.
Paraguay stunned four-time champions Germany, holding firm before pulling off a historic penalty shootout victory to book their place in the Round of 16. The guys analyze Paraguay's resilient defensive performance, Germany's missed opportunities, and what this shocking upset means for the rest of the tournament.
Then it's on to another thriller as Morocco scored a dramatic late equalizer against the Netherlands before prevailing in a tense penalty shootout. Dan and Blake discuss Morocco's incredible resilience, the key moments that shifted momentum, and why they continue to be one of the tournament's most dangerous teams.
The show also recaps Brazil's hard-fought victory over Japan, highlighting the biggest performances and tactical takeaways from another exciting day of World Cup action.
Looking ahead, the hosts preview an intriguing slate of Round of 32 matches featuring France vs. Sweden, Ivory Coast vs. Norway, and Mexico vs. Ecuador. Which favorites are under the most pressure? Who could pull off the next upset? Dan and Blake provide predictions, tactical analysis, key players to watch, and everything you need to know before kickoff.
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📌 TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Steam starts
2:30 Germany vs Paraguay
10:00 Netherlands vs Morocco
14:30 Ivory Coast vs Norway
17:20 Mexico vs Ecuador
19:00 French Football journalist Jonathan Johnson joins!
19:30 France vs Sweden
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Germany, the Netherlands, and Japan are all OUT of the 2026 World Cup; three giants eliminated in a single day in the Round of 32 matches. Here's exactly what happened in all three matches, and what it means for the tournament.
In the most brutal 24 hours of World Cup 2026 so far, Paraguay knocked four-time champions Germany out on penalties, Morocco sent the Netherlands home in another shootout for their earliest exit ever, and Brazil came from behind to beat Japan with a 96th-minute Martinelli winner. I break down all three eliminations, why the favourites fell, and who's left standing in the knockout rounds.
00:00 - Intro
00:02 - Brazil vs Japan
04:19 - Germany vs Paraguay
07:59 - Netherlands vs Morocco
Germany out of the World Cup, Netherlands eliminated, Japan vs Brazil, Paraguay vs Germany penalty shootout, Morocco vs Netherlands, Martinelli winner, Kai Havertz penalty miss, Saibari penalty, World Cup 2026 Round of 32 highlights, biggest World Cup upsets, World Cup 2026 knockout stage reaction, Germany Paraguay VAR, Morocco
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Dan Riccio and Blake Price are back with another edition of The 90th Minute, breaking down Canada's hard-fought Round of 32 victory over South Africa as Jesse Marsch's side books its place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. The guys analyze Canada's defensive performance, the key moments that decided the match, the standout performers, and what the result means as the Canadians await their next knockout opponent.
Then it's all about the blockbuster Round of 32 action on June 29. Dan and Blake preview Germany vs. Paraguay, discussing whether Germany's tournament pedigree can overcome a dangerous Paraguayan side looking to pull off an upset. They also dive into Brazil vs. Japan, examining Brazil's attacking firepower against one of the tournament's most disciplined and organized teams. Finally, they break down Netherlands vs. Morocco, a fascinating tactical battle featuring Dutch possession football against Morocco's resilient defense and counterattacking threat—with Canada's next opponent coming from this matchup.
Who advances? Which stars will shine under the knockout-stage pressure? And who has the edge heading into the Round of 16? Dan and Blake make their predictions and break down everything you need to know from another massive day at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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📌 TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Stream Starts
2:00 Canada vs South Africa
6:00 Alphonso Davies returns
9:45 Looking at the knockout bracket
14:00 Are there too many teams qualifying for the knockouts?
18:30 Netherlands vs Morocco
21:15 Brazil vs Japan
23:30 Germany vs Paraguay
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Canada defeated South Africa in the 2026 World Cup round of 32, as Stephen Eustaquio’s 92nd minute volley sent them through to the round of 16 for the first time. It’s a tournament of firsts for Canada at every step.
00:00 - Hello
00:44 - Canada vs South Africa
06:21 - We were terrible, now we’re here
09:00 - See you tomorrow
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Adrian from Rabona TV tries to predict the round of 32 match ups while previewing each match!
00:00 Intro
01:05 South Africa vs Canada
02:55 Brazil vs Japan
04:22 Morocco vs Netherlands
06:20 Norway vs Ivory Coast
07:57 USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina
09:30 Argentina vs Cape Verde
11:10 Germany vs Paraguay
12:50 France vs Sweden
14:08 Belgium vs Senegal
15:25 Portugal vs Croatia
17:16 Mexico vs Ecuador
18:27 England vs DR Congo
19:27 Colombia vs Ghana
21:13 Australia vs Egypt
22:42 Spain vs Austria
23:57 Algeria vs Switzerland
25:19 Predictions vs Supercomputer
27:14 Outro
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France vs Norway failed to deliver on much drama as Norway opted to rest their entire starting lineup. Spain vs Uruguay saw the Uruguayans crash out of the group stage as Cabo Verde advanced at their expense after a draw in Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia! Senegal vs Iraq was anti-climactic after a 13th minute red card.
00:00 - Hello!
00:50 - Group I
04:34 - Group H
08:32 - Group G
13:42 - R32 Predictions TOMORROW
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⚽ The 90th Minute is back as Dan Riccio and Will Lou break down another dramatic day at the FIFA World Cup, with the group stage reaching its thrilling conclusion. The Netherlands continued their impressive run with another convincing victory to finish atop Group F, while Ecuador stunned Germany with a dramatic late winner that shook up the final standings in Group E. Sweden and Japan battled to an entertaining draw in a result that had major knockout-stage implications, and Turkey struck with a late goal to edge the United States in one of the wildest matches of the tournament.
Dan and Will analyze what these results mean for the Round of 32, which teams have built momentum at the perfect time, and which nations are entering the knockout stage with serious questions to answer. They also discuss Germany's surprising defeat, the Netherlands' championship credentials, and whether Japan can make another deep tournament run.
Looking ahead, the guys preview the next slate of World Cup action featuring France vs. Norway, Senegal vs. Iraq, Spain vs. Uruguay, Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia, Belgium vs. New Zealand, and Egypt vs. Iran. Which contenders will secure top spot in their groups? Who will punch their ticket to the knockout stage? And which underdogs are poised to pull off another upset?
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📌 TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Stream Starts
2:00 USA vs Turkey
4:00 Germany tough loss
6:15 Beauty of the expanded World Cup
9:00 Looking ahead at the Round of 32 matches
11:40 Canada vs South Africa
18:00 Davies status
20:45 Norway vs France
23:20 Senegal vs Iraq
24:45 Spain vs Uruguay
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Germany were exposed by Ecuador as they looked very poor when in possession (and got scored on twice by a team that averages less than a goal per game). Japan and Sweden played out a draw, Curacao and Ivory Coast saw the African side conquer, and despite being eliminated already, Türkiye defeated the USA! The round of 32 is beginning the take shape! Japan vs Brazil, Netherlands vs Morocco... some great matchups.
All of the day’s action, biggest storylines and highlights from the 2026 World Cup in one place, every single day!
00:00 - Hello and welcome
00:24 - Group E
04:25 - Group F
08:57 - Group D
13:07 - Tournament Bracket
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⚽ The 90th Minute is back as Dan Riccio and Blake Price break down all the biggest stories from the FIFA World Cup! Canada’s hopes of winning the group took a hit after a tough loss to Switzerland, while Mexico capped off a perfect group stage with an emphatic victory to secure top spot. South Africa completed one of the tournament’s best stories by punching their ticket to the knockout rounds, setting up a fascinating Round of 32 showdown with Canada.
The guys also dive into Brazil’s dominant performance against Scotland as the tournament favourites continue to build momentum heading into the knockout stage. Plus, a look at Morocco’s attacking display, what Canada must fix before the knockout rounds, and which teams are emerging as genuine contenders.
Looking ahead, Dan and Blake preview the massive final group-stage clashes featuring Germany vs. Ecuador, Ivory Coast vs. Curaçao, Netherlands vs. Tunisia, Japan vs. Sweden, United States vs. Turkey, and Paraguay vs. Australia. Can Germany finish atop Group E? Will the Dutch maintain their dominance? And which teams will book their place in the knockout stage?
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📌 TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Stream starts
3:00 Canada loss to Switzerland
4:45 Davies as a “decoy”
10:00 Canada’s performance against Switzerland
12:35 Canada no longer playing in Canada
14:45 Previewing Canada vs South Africa
16:45 South Korea vs South Africa
19:15 Japan vs Sweden
21:30 Curacao vs Ivory Coast
23:00 Looking at the rest of the matches on the day
25:45 Vini Jr
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Vinicius Jr. has been fantastic as he led Brazil to a comfortable win over Scotland. Haiti Fought hard against a strong Morocco. Canada and Switzerland had a grudge match to decide the group winner, and South Africa SHOCKED South Korea.
00:00 - Hello and welcome
00:22 - Group B
03:32 - Group A
09:39 - Group C
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Welcome back to The 90th Minute with hosts Dan Riccio and Will Lou as they break down all the drama, surprises, and standout performances from the latest day of FIFA World Cup action. The guys look back at Portugal’s emphatic 5-0 dismantling of Uzbekistan, England’s frustrating scoreless draw with Ghana, Croatia’s crucial victory over Panama, and Colombia’s narrow win over DR Congo as the race for knockout-round positioning intensified. They discuss which teams are peaking at the right time, which contenders still have questions to answer, and the biggest stories emerging from the final round of group-stage play.
The focus then shifts to Canada’s massive showdown with Switzerland, a match that could determine who tops Group B. Dan and Will analyze whether Canada can complete a remarkable group-stage campaign after their dominant win over Qatar, what Alphonso Davies’ availability and fitness could mean for the squad, and how Jesse Marsch’s side can handle the pressure of a winner-take-first-place scenario. With knockout-round implications on the line, the hosts break down the key tactical battles and what a group victory could mean for Canada’s path through the tournament.
Plus, the guys preview every other match on the day’s slate, including Brazil facing Scotland in a fascinating Group C clash. Can Brazil finally unleash their full attacking potential and stamp their authority on the tournament, or can Scotland produce another famous World Cup result? They also examine Morocco’s matchup with Haiti as both sides chase qualification scenarios, while Mexico battles Czechia in a pivotal Group A encounter and South Korea meets South Africa in a match that could reshape the group standings. From qualification races and group-winning scenarios to knockout-round projections and bold predictions, Dan and Will get you ready for another thrilling day at the World Cup.
📌 TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
3:30 Looking at the top attacking teams so far
7:00 Canada vs Switzerland
7:30 Who replaces Kone in midfield
9:45 How Canada can approach this match
11:15 Alphonso Davies available
13:45 The impact of this match on the future of the Canadian national team
18:30 Bosnia vs Qatar
20:00 Brazil vs Scotland
21:30 Neymar
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Cristiano Ronaldo has finally scored in a major tournament again after picking up two goals against Uzbekistan in Portugal’s big win. England were extremely fortunate against Ghana, Croatia beat a stubborn Panama and Colombia rise to the top of their group with a win over DR Congo.
00:00 - Elite goalscorer day
00:33 - Portugal vs Uzbekistan
04:13 - Colombia vs DR Congo
07:58 - England vs Ghana
10:16 - Panama vs Croatia
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Dan Riccio and Blake Price break down another action-packed day at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on The 90th Minute. Argentina continued their impressive run with a professional 2-0 victory over Austria, controlling possession and showing why they're among the tournament favourites. France delivered another dominant performance, defeating Iraq 3-0 behind a clinical attacking display and strengthening their grip on Group I. The hosts analyze the biggest moments, standout players, and what these results mean for the race to the knockout stage.
The show also recaps Norway's thrilling 3-2 win over Senegal in one of the most entertaining matches of the tournament so far, as Norway's attack came through in key moments to secure all three points. Plus, Algeria edged Jordan 2-1 in a crucial Group J clash, keeping their qualification hopes alive heading into the final round of group matches. Dan and Blake discuss the implications across both groups and identify the teams gaining momentum at the perfect time.
Looking ahead, the focus shifts to a massive slate of matches featuring Portugal against Uzbekistan, England taking on Ghana, Panama facing Croatia, and Colombia meeting DR Congo. The guys share predictions, key tactical battles, players to watch, and the group-stage scenarios that could shape the road to the knockout rounds as the pressure continues to rise across the tournament.
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📌 TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
2:30 Looking back at yesterday’s games
9:20 Rule change for the knockouts
13:00 Portugal vs Uzbekistan & Ronaldo discussion
19:00 England vs Ghana
22:00 Croatia vs Panama
23:45 Colombia vs Congo
25:30 Haaland’s funny quote about France
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Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria to take him two goals past Miroslav Klose’s World Cup record and become the player with the most goals in World Cup history. Mbappé and Haaland also scored a brace each make the Golden Boot race very interesting, and Mbappé isn’t too far behind Messi. And, Algeria got an important comeback win over World Cup debutants Jordan.
00:00 - Elite goalscorer day
00:19 - France vs Iraq
02:53 - Norway vs Senegal
05:28 - Argentina vs Austria
08:20 - Jordan vs Algeria
10:50 - STAT LEADERS
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Dan Riccio and Blake Price are back with another edition of The 90th Minute, breaking down a fascinating stretch of FIFA World Cup 2026 action as several contenders made major statements. The guys dive into the Netherlands' dominant 5-1 victory over Sweden, Germany's hard-fought 2-1 win over Ivory Coast, and Japan's emphatic 4-0 performance against Tunisia as some of the tournament's most in-form teams continued to build momentum. They also discuss Spain's commanding 4-0 response against Saudi Arabia after an earlier shock result and what it means for the race to top Group H.
The hosts analyze one of the tournament's biggest surprises as Cabo Verde continued its incredible run by battling Uruguay to a dramatic 2-2 draw. Dan and Blake discuss whether Cabo Verde can keep shocking the football world, the implications of the result for Uruguay, and how the group stage picture is beginning to take shape. Plus, they break down Germany's path forward, the Netherlands' attacking explosion, Japan's rise as a dark-horse contender, and the biggest winners and losers from an action-packed weekend of World Cup football.
Looking ahead, attention turns to a crucial day of matches featuring Argentina vs. Austria, France vs. Iraq, Norway vs. Senegal, and Jordan vs. Algeria. Can Argentina continue its perfect start? Will France strengthen its grip on Group I? Dan and Blake preview every matchup, offer their predictions, identify key players to watch, and examine the storylines that could shape the next chapter of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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📌 TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Stream started
2:15 Hydration break discussion
10:30 Surprise of the teams that qualified
11:45 Turkey elimination
15:45 Argentina vs Austria
19:30 France vs Iraq
21:45 Norway vs Senegal
24:00 Miguel Almiron red card
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Lamine Yamal has arrived at the 2026 World Cup after his goal against Saudi Arabia set Spain on their way to their first victory. Cabo Verde claimed another draw against a huge opponent, tying Uruguay 2 - 2. Egypt got a win over New Zealand, and Iran and Belgium played to yet another draw.
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00:24 - Belgium vs Iran
03:22 - New Zealand vs Egypt
05:59. - Spain vs Saudi Arabia
08:37 - Cabo Verde vs Uruguay
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The Netherlands thrashed Sweden, giving them a taste of the beatdown that they had dished out to Tunisia. Speaking of, Tunisia were dealt with handily by Japan in another loss. Germany really had to work for their win over the Ivory Coast and Curacao got a HISTORIC point against Ecuador!
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00:26 - Germany vs Ivory Coast
03:50 - Curaçao vs Ecuador
06:43 - Netherlands vs Sweden
09-32 - Japan vs Tunisia
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2026 World Cup Day 9: Vinicius Jr. lead Brazil to a relatively easy 3 - 0 victory over Haiti, while Morocco just edged Scotland in the earlier match. The USA got their second win of the group, 2 - 0 over Australia, and Paraguay found a winner against a flopping Türkiye once again. Türkiye is now eliminated!
00:15- Scotland vs Morocco
02:28 - Brazil vs Haiti
5:03 - USA vs Australia
8:01 - Türkiye vs Paraguay
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⚽ Canada sends a statement to the world at FIFA World Cup 2026!
Dan Riccio and Blake Price are back with another edition of The 90th Minute, breaking down all the biggest stories from the FIFA World Cup 2026. Canada delivered one of the tournament's most dominant performances, crushing Qatar 6-0 in a stunning display that has CanMNT fans dreaming of a deep World Cup run. The guys analyze Canada's attacking explosion, standout performances, tactical approach, and what the result means for their chances of advancing through the tournament.
They also dive into Switzerland's impressive win over Bosnia and Herzegovina and discuss the developing battle at the top of Group B. Plus, Mexico continued its strong FIFA World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Korea, securing first place in Group A. Dan and Blake break down El Tri's winning formula, key moments from the match, and why Mexico looks like a serious contender heading into the knockout stage.
The show also covers the draw between Czechia and South Africa, examining how the result impacts the World Cup group stage standings and qualification race.
Looking ahead, the guys preview a massive slate of upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, including:
🇺🇸 United States vs Australia
🇧🇷 Brazil vs Haiti
🏴 Scotland vs Morocco
🇹🇷 Turkey vs Paraguay
Get predictions, betting insights, players to watch, tactical breakdowns, and the biggest storylines heading into another action-packed day of World Cup football.
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📌 TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Stream started
2:30 Intro
3:30 Canada vs Qatar
7:00 Kone injury
10:40 Mexico vs South Korea
14:30 USA vs Australia
17:30 Turkey vs Paraguay
20:00 Brazil vs Haiti
22:00 Scotland vs Morocco
23:15 Current favourites
25:45 Norway travelled with their own food to the World Cup???
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Jonathan David scored a hat trick in Canada’s 6 - 0 over Qatar - a historic win for the Canadians as it was their first-ever win at the World Cup. Unfortunately, Ismael Koné broke his leg, putting a huge damper on the festivities. Mexico won group A with their second win of this tournament, defeating South Korea 1 - 0. Switzerland beat up on Bosnia with a 4 - 1 win and South Africa vs Czechia ended in a draw.
All of the day’s action, biggest storylines and highlights from the 2026 World Cup in one place, every single day!
00:19 - Czechia vs South Africa
02:25 - Mexico vs South Korea
04:35 - Switzerland vs Bosnia
07:14 - Canada vs Qatar
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Harry Kane scores twice as England thrash Croatia 4-2,
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are held to a shock 1-1 draw by DR Congo, and Colombia
stage a stunning 3-1 comeback with Luis Díaz dominating. Dan Riccio and Blake Price break
it all down on the 90th Minute Daily.
⚽ ENGLAND 4-2 CROATIA
Harry Kane delivered a dominant World Cup 2026 performance, scoring twice and continuing
his incredible legacy. Dan and Blake analyze Kane's impact, Jude Bellingham's influence in
midfield, and what England's statement win means for their path to the knockout rounds.
⚽ PORTUGAL 1-1 DR CONGO
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal 2026 World Cup campaign hits a bump as an early lead slips away
against DR Congo, leaving Group K wide open. How did this happen — and can Portugal recover?
⚽ COLOMBIA 3-1 UZBEKISTAN
Luis Díaz was unplayable in a match-winning performance as Colombia announce themselves as one
of the most dangerous teams in the tournament. Full breakdown of Colombia's World Cup 2026 surge.
⚽ GHANA 1-0 PANAMA
A narrow win keeps Ghana in the conversation. Full recap inside.
🔭 LOOKING AHEAD — Previews, predictions & key players to watch:
• Canada vs Qatar
• Mexico vs South Korea
• Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Czechia vs South Africa
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📌 TIMESTAMPS
3:30 Intro
6:00 Portugal's struggles against Congo
13:10 England dominates Croatia
15:30 Canada vs Qatar
18:10 How does Canada manage the injured players?
24:40 Bosnia vs Switzerland
27:00 Mexico vs South Korea
29:20 Most impressive team in the tournament so far
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal looked terrible against DR Congo. But can we really be surprised about this? England looked dangerous against Croatia, Ghana got a late win over Panama and Uzbekistan lost in their World Cup debut against Colombia.
01:00 - Portugal vs DR Congo
04:44 - Colombia Uzbekistan
06:59 - England vs Croatia
09:14 - Ghana vs Panama
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⚽ FIFA World Cup 2026 delivered another thrilling day of action, and Dan Riccio and Will Lou break down all the biggest stories, results, reactions, and predictions on The 90th Minute.
France kicked off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with an impressive 3-1 victory over Senegal, showing why they're considered one of the favourites to lift the trophy. Norway also made a major statement with a dominant 4-1 win over Iraq, while Lionel Messi's Argentina produced one of the standout performances of the tournament so far, defeating Algeria 3-0 in convincing fashion.
Dan and Will analyze the biggest talking points from France vs Senegal, Norway vs Iraq, and Argentina vs Algeria, including standout players, tactical adjustments, key moments, and what these results mean for the race to qualify for the World Cup knockout stage.
The guys also discuss the emerging storylines across World Cup 2026, including early Golden Boot contenders, surprise teams, tournament favourites, and which nations may already be facing pressure after their opening matches.
Plus, a full preview and predictions segment for the next slate of FIFA World Cup 2026 action:
🏆 Portugal vs DR Congo
🏆 England vs Croatia
🏆 Ghana vs Panama
🏆 Uzbekistan vs Colombia
Can Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal begin with a statement victory? Will England overcome a dangerous Croatia side in one of the most anticipated matches of the group stage? We break down the key matchups, betting angles, predictions, and storylines you need to know before kickoff.
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📌 TIMESTAMPS
4:00 Intro
6:00 Messi Magic and Argentina win
10:00 France vs Senegal
12:00 England take on Croatia
17:00 Portugal vs DR Congo
21:00 Ghana vs Panama
22:40 Colombia vs Uzbekistan
24:20 Alphonso Davies status
28:10 Match fixing and Elye Wahi
29:00 Incredible viewing numbers for Canada vs Bosnia in Canada
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Messi has done it again, as he has gone level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals after his hat-trick against Algeria. Mbappé scored a brace against Senegal, Haaland scored a brace against Iraq and Austria defeated a stubborn Jordan side who were making their World Cup debut.
00:40 - France vs Senegal
03:51 - Iraq vs Norway
05:47 - Argentina vs Algeria
08:45 - Jordan vs Austria
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The tournament favourites are dropping points — and the World Cup is already delivering chaos. Dan Riccio and Blake Price break it all down.
⚡ RESULTS RECAP
Spain 0-0 Cabo Verde — Historic defensive effort stuns a favourite
Belgium 1-1 Egypt — Egypt's resilience on the world stage
Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay — Tightly contested group battle
Iran 2-2 New Zealand — Day full of stalemates
🔮 WHAT'S COMING NEXT
France vs Senegal — Can Senegal pull the upset?
Argentina vs Algeria — Will Messi and Argentina respond?
Norway vs Iraq — Can Norway's attack break through?
Breakout stars, tactical breakdowns, and the biggest storylines as group stage drama unfolds.
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📌 TIMESTAMPS
2:00 Looking back at yesterday’s game
7:00 Argentina start their tournament
12:30 France vs Senegal
16:30 Norway takes on Iraq
18:30 Haaland makes his WC debut
20:30 Austria vs Jordan
22:30 Trevoh Chalobah is in for the injured Tino Livramento
24:15 Hervé Renard appointed as the new Tunisia Manager
25:10 Pulisic injury status
26:50 Iran forced to leave right after their match against New Zealand
28:30 Outro
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Spain were left frustrated by Cabo Verde and their heroic goalkeeper, Vozinha. Belgium were held by Egypt as Salah’s side looked great value for a win, should they have found another goal. Uruguay started slowly against Saudi Arabia, but found their flow in the second half. If not for Al-Owais, they would have won comfortably. And finally, New Zealand played some beautiful football at times against Asian giants, Iran.
00:00 - Welcome
000:27 - Coach sacked ALREADY
01:04 - Belgium vs Egypt
03:55 - Iran vs New Zealand
08:50 - Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay
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Welcome back to The 90th Minute Daily with Dan Riccio and Blake Price as we break down all the latest results, reactions, analysis, and predictions from FIFA World Cup 2026.
On today's show, we recap a dramatic day of World Cup action, including Germany's dominant 7-1 win over Curaçao, Sweden's convincing 5-1 victory over Tunisia, and a thrilling 2-2 draw between the Netherlands and Japan. We also discuss Ivory Coast's hard-fought 1-0 win over Ecuador and Australia's impressive 2-0 result against Turkey as teams continue their push toward the knockout stage.
The guys also analyze some of the tournament's biggest storylines, including Brazil being held to a surprising 1-1 draw by Morocco, Scotland's important win over Haiti, and Switzerland's draw with Qatar. Which teams are emerging as genuine FIFA World Cup 2026 contenders? Which nations need a big response in their next match?
Plus, Dan and Blake preview the next slate of World Cup matches:
🔥 Spain vs Cape Verde
🔥 Belgium vs Egypt
🔥 Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay
🔥 Iran vs New Zealand
Who will take control of their group? Which stars are ready to shine on football's biggest stage? Join us for daily World Cup coverage, match analysis, predictions, highlights, and reactions throughout FIFA World Cup 2026
Timestamps:
2:00 Looking back at the weekend’s games
8:30 Spain vs Cabo Verde
11:00 Belgium open their tournament
15:00 Uruguay vs Saudi Arabia
17:30 New Zealand vs Iran
21:00 Sweden vs Tunisia
24:00 Is Davies returning?
27:00 How important is beating Qatar for Canada
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Japan punished the Netherlands’ negative tactics by getting a late equalizer. Germany destroyed Curaçao 7 - 1, but the real story was Curaçao’s history-making by scoring a goal. Ivory Coast and Ecuador player a battle of the Dark Horses, in which the Ivory Coast came out on top. And, despite a terrible qualification campaign, Sweden were ruthless in a huge win over Tunisia.
00:27 - Germany vs Curaçao
02:18 - Ivory Coast vs Ecuador
05:07 - Netherlands vs Japan
08:18 - Tunisia vs Sweden
11:48 - Scores
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On day three of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Brazil made their debut against a very tough Moroccan team, the Aussies stunned Turkey, Haiti greatly troubled Scotland and Qatar stole a point from a disappointing Switzerland!
00:00 - Welcome!
00:36 - Qatar vs Switzerland
03:06 - Brazil vs Morocco
06:32 - Haiti vs Scotland
08:43 - Australia vs Türkiye
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Day two of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the co-hosts have all played their first matches now. Canada struggled to get going against Bosnia, but once they found their rhythm, they suffered from not being able to take their chances. The USA had no issues there, as they absolutely smothered Paraguay.
00:00 - Welcome!
00:35 - Canada vs Bosnia
05:31 - USA vs Paraguay
11:07 - Back again tomorrow!
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The World Cup officially kicked off with host nation Mexico earning a 2-0 victory over South Africa at a packed Estadio Azteca. Dan and Will react to Mexico's opening win, the incredible atmosphere in Mexico City, and what the result means for Group A as the tournament begins. The guys also discuss South Korea's opening victory over Czechia and look at the biggest takeaways from Day 1 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Looking ahead to Matchday 2, Dan and Will preview the biggest games on the schedule, including Canada's highly anticipated World Cup opener on home soil. Which teams are poised to make a statement? Which players could emerge as stars of the tournament? And who are the early favourites after the opening day of action?
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
03:20 Recapping Day 1's Matches
09:00 Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina Breakdown
14:00 Key Players to Watch
15:40 USA vs. Paraguay Analysis
18:30 Pulisic's Potential Impact on the World Cup and U.S. Soccer
19:30 Canada's Potential Knockout Round Opponents
21:30 Added Time: World Cup Storylines & Talking Points
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The 2026 World Cup has begun, which saw South Africa implode in the tournament opening match against hosts Mexico. South Korea had to come from behind against Czechia in a match that greatly overshadowed the tournament opener itself!
00:00 - Liftoff
00:58 - Mexico vs South Africa
04:49 - South Korea vs Czechia
10:06 - See you tomorrow
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Adrian makes his 2026 World Cup predictions! Let's see whether he can make better group stage predictions than a supercomputer for ever single group at this world cup.
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The WC 26 is finally here, and on today's episode of The 90th Minute, Dan Riccio and Blake Price get you set for Day 1 of the biggest tournament in sports.
The guys break down everything you need to know heading into the opening day of the WC, including the biggest storylines to watch, key matchups, projected starting lineups, tactical battles, players under the spotlight, and which teams could make an early statement on the world stage.
Dan and Blake examine how the tournament favorites are shaping up, discuss potential breakout stars, and highlight the must-watch moments that could define the opening round of action. From squad selection debates and formation analysis to tournament predictions and early reactions from around the football world, this is your complete WC day 1 preview as the road to lifting the trophy officially begins.
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In the second part of this two-part group preview, Adrian Sousa will look at every group, as well as every single team that is taking part in the 2026 World Cup. In this one, we have groups G through L.
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In the finale of his Curiosities series, Adrian Sousa of Rabona TV looks at Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan has been through a lot throughout their national history, and the same could be said of their football history. After a tragedy rocked their early football development, they had to start again. Now, they are a rising power in the Asian confederation, and have qualified for their first World Cup, 25 years after gaining independence.
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In this episode of Curiosities, Adrian takes a look at a nation that is making their World Cup debut. Jordan waited 40 years to qualify for their first World Cup, and now they will get to face the defending champions Argentina in the group stage. This video looks at the history of the country, the history of the football within the country, and how they had qualified for their first World Cup.
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Adrian Sousa dives deep into Haiti as he continues his Curiosities series leading up to the World Cup. Haiti’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup couldn’t have been more against the odds. Not just from a football perspective, but when you consider the current political and social climate in Haiti, it becomes all the more unbelievable. A look at the history of Haitian football told through the lens of the country’s history.
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Adrian Sousa shifts his focus to the clubs he's most curious about ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Haiti’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup couldn’t have been more against the odds. Not just from a football perspective, but when you consider the current political and social climate in Haiti, it becomes all the more unbelievable. A look at the history of Haitian football told through the lens of the country’s history.
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Rabona TV's Adrian Sousa previews France in his Contenders series leading up to the World Cup. France has been in the previous two World Cup finals, narrowly losing out to Lionel Messi’s Argentina in 2022. Since then, Didier Deschamps and the squad have adopted a new approach: in part due to criticism of their previous tactics, and in part due to freshening up the a natural evolution within the squad. Will they be able to win the 2026 World Cup, and become the most dominant national team of the modern football era?
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Adrian Sousa previews England as one of the main Contenders going into the 2026 World Cup. England are now coached by Thomas Tuchel, and with him, they bring some genuine tournament-winning acumen. Tuchel masterminded a Chelsea champions League win, one year after taking PSG to the final as well. England’s qualifying campaign was fantastic, not conceding a single goal, but Tuchel’s England tactics have made some question his pragmatic approach. Considering the attacking threats that this England team has, are they still considered World Cup contenders?
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Adrian Sousa of Rabona TV continues his Contenders series as we inch closer to the start of the 2026 World Cup doing a deep dive into Spain, one of the heavy favourites going into the tournament. After winning Euro 2024 when they weren’t necessarily the favourites, Spain arrive at the 2026 World Cup with a massive target on their backs, and plenty of confidence surrounding their chances to be World Champions. Lamine Yamal has improved to a point where he isn’t just a talented wonderkid, but genuinely one of the best players in the world, and someone who can win matches through his own sheer force of will. Add a supremely talented squad around him, and Luis De La Fuente’s side are top, top contenders.
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With the World Cup only days away, Adrian Sousa of Rabona TV previews his contenders for the 2026 World Cup kicking it off with Argentina. Argentina, the defending World Cup champions, will enter this tournament as one of the top contenders once again. They have an incredible pool of talent to pull from, experience in winning massive competitions, and one of the best players in football history in Lionel Messi. But, how central is he to Argentina’s potential success at the World Cup, and where are Argentina the weakest?
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After a break of several months from podcasting, host Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer explain the absence and what the future has in store for the podcast. During the open and frank conversation, Chris and Kartik discuss the history of the podcast, many of the accomplishments we achieved as well as what an honor it has been to continue sharing our episodes with you the listeners from 2006 to 2025. This is definitely not an episode to miss.
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As new coach Ruben Amorim focuses on building a competitive squad, Manchester United have received a significant boost with the return of an important player, 534 days after his last appearance. Ruben Amorim is set to begin his tenure as Manchester United manager, taking advantage of the international break to evaluate and build a competitive squad. In a significant boost, Amorim received the news that he’ll recover one important Man United after an extended 17-month injury layoff.
During an EFL Trophy match for Manchester United’s U21 team against Huddersfield Town, Tyrell Malacia played some minutes after 534 days since he last played for Manchester United. Despite the 4-1 defeat, the Dutch left-back impressed during his 45-minute appearance, showcasing both fitness and determination with a crucial tackle and solid defensive work.
Former interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy had hinted at Malacia’s return during a press conference on November 6, suggesting he could regain match fitness through U21 fixtures: “Tyrell is the furthest (along the road to recovery) *in the moment – he’s (been) part of team training for a couple of weeks now, full in team training, no restrictions. So it’s good for him to plan game minutes, maybe in the Under-21s. We have to see*.”
Malacia’s absence, combined with injury struggles for Luke Shaw, forced United’s previous managers to adopt creative solutions. Right-backs Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui were deployed out of position, winger Alejandro Garnacho was tasked with defensive duties, and even center-back Lisandro Martínez filled in as a makeshift left-back. Malacia’s return offers Amorim a reliable option as he shapes his squad for the rest of the season.
Why did Malacia’s recovery took so long?Malacia’s last competitive appearance for Manchester United was against Fulham on May 28, 2023, during the Premier League’s final matchday. Despite featuring in 39 matches during the 2022-23 season, Malacia began experiencing persistent pain in his left knee earlier that year.
To address the issue, he skipped United’s pre-season tour of the United States to undergo surgery. By October, he had progressed to individual training at Carrington, raising hopes of an imminent return. However, scans revealed small cartilage fragments around his meniscus, necessitating a second corrective surgery in November.
Faced with the choice of either removing the cartilage fragments surgically or continuing with rehabilitation, United and Malacia opted for the operation. The procedure, overseen by United representatives, initially appeared successful, but complications arose during recovery. A second setback required additional surgery in December, pushing his anticipated return to early 2024.
Progress remained slow, and his comeback was delayed further. Adding to his challenges, Malacia was hospitalized following a car accident in July, though fortunately, he escaped serious injury. After a lengthy rehabilitation, his appearance for the U21s signals he is now ready to rejoin the first team.
A Manchester United legend shared his thoughts on new coach Ruben Amorim's decision regarding Ruud van Nistelrooy's future in the coaching staff. Upon his arrival at Carrington, new Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim made a swift decision regarding Ruud van Nistelrooy’s role within the club. Opting to bring in his own coaching staff, Amorim chose not to retain the Dutchman, sparking reactions from a club legend.
Rio Ferdinand, who shared a locker room with Van Nistelrooy during some of United’s most successful years under Sir Alex Ferguson, expressed his thoughts on the matter. Speaking on his Rio Ferdinand Presents YouTube channel, the former defender praised Van Nistelrooy’s impact during his brief tenure as interim coach and questioned Amorim’s decision to part ways with him.
“His audition couldn’t have gone any better* and I think, knowing him, there was a steely determination underneath that said ‘I’m going to put myself in the best position, either to stay at the club in some capacity or someone else is going to say we need you as a manager’. He looked the part and he produced***,” Ferdinand stated.
Ferdinand emphasized the stability Van Nistelrooy brought during a turbulent period for the club. “The players needed that. We’re in a time where there was a lot of turbulence, the manager’s relationships with some players seemed fractured and irreversible and the fans seemed to have made their minds up that that was it,” he said. *“And the new manager comes in – and you always get that bounce – but this seemed a bit different from a bounce***,” he added.
Criticizing Amorim’s decision, Ferdinand continued: “We’ve been sitting here waiting for a manager to connect with the players. We have one right now. Why are you going to get rid of him? The biggest sticking point and question mark will be the manager. It’s his decision to decide whether he keeps Ruud or not.
Ferdinand also acknowledged the pressure Amorim will face following his choice. “It’s a hard decision*, because you’re going to need a massive personality and character and confidence in what you do to say ‘I don’t care who’s next to me, I can do this*’. You’ve got to work out if he’s going to be added value or a distraction,” he ended.
Van Nistelrooy’s record as interim coachVan Nistelrooy returned to Manchester United over the summer, initially as part of Erik ten Hag’s coaching staff. Following Ten Hag’s dismissal on October 28, the Dutchman stepped into the interim role, producing impressive results in a short period.
Under Van Nistelrooy, United secured a 5-2 victory against Leicester City in the Carabao Cup, a 1-1 Premier League draw against Chelsea, a 2-0 Europa League win over PAOK, and another commanding 3-0 Premier League win over Leicester. This gave him an exceptional 83% points-per-game ratio, one of the best in the club’s history, even though he was in an interim position.
Facing a wave of injuries in their defensive line, Real Madrid are reportedly looking to finalize a deal for Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold. Amid an injury crisis that has depleted their squad, Real Madrid are ramping up efforts to bolster their defense for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. Following Lucas Vazquez’s recent injury against Osasuna, Los Blancos are are reportedly moving to make a blockbuster move and sign Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Alexander-Arnold has long been on Real Madrid’s radar. The Spanish giants reportedly attempted to secure his services during the summer transfer window, but talks failed to materialize. Now, the circumstances have shifted. With the Liverpool defender’s contract set to expire in June 2025 and renewal talks reportedly stalling, Madrid are eager to address their right-back issues during the upcoming winter window.
According to Spanish outlet Marca, Alexander-Arnold’s name has been a focal point of discussions in the executive’s reunions at Valdebebas, Madrid’s training ground. While alternatives such as RB Leipzig’s Castello Lukeba and Ajax’s Jorrel Hato have been considered, either would likely demand a transfer fee north of $80 million.
Alexander-Arnold’s situation at Liverpool adds an intriguing dimension. Despite the Reds’ attempts to extend his contract, the English international has yet to agree to new terms, raising speculation about a potential move. However, ABC reports that a January transfer remains unlikely, as the player—developed in Liverpool’s academy—is expected to finish the season at Anfield.
Real Madrid, grappling with long-term injuries to Dani Carvajal (ACL) and Lucas Vázquez (adductor), see Alexander-Arnold as their primary target. The club could either push for a mid-season transfer or wait to sign him as a free agent in July 2025. Los Blancos are already moving for a centerback after Eder Militao’s injury, and the expect to do the same for the right back position.
Real Madrid and Liverpool set for Champions League clashInterestingly, the two clubs will face off in a high-stakes UEFA Champions League match at Anfield on November 27. Liverpool, the only team in the league with four wins, will aim to solidify their dominance, while Madrid—currently sitting 18th—look to avoid slipping into a precarious position.
However, Alexander-Arnold’s availability for the game remains uncertain. The 26-year-old sustained a hamstring injury against Aston Villa, sidelining him for up to a month, and his return in time for this clash appears doubtful.
Injury woes pile up for Real MadridReal Madrid’s struggles this season have been exacerbated by a slew of injuries to key players. The club’s current injury list includes seven players: Thibaut Courtois (Adductor injury), Dani Carvajal (ACL tear), Eder Militao (ACL tear), David Alaba (ACL tear), Aurelien Tchouameni (sprained left ankle), Rodrygo (rectus femoris injury), and Lucas Vazquez (long adductor injury).
A move to Juventus could offer Joshua Zirkzee an escape from his struggles at Manchester United, but the high transfer fee and the need for a loan deal create significant obstacles. The decision rests largely with incoming manager Ruben Amorim. Joshua Zirkzee’s move to Manchester United has not gone as planned. After a promising career at Bologna under Thiago Motta, the 23-year-old Dutchman has struggled to find his footing at Old Trafford.
His contributions have been limited to a single goal and a couple of assists in 15 appearances across all competitions. Furthermore, he has faced harsh criticism from the English media, adding to the challenges he’s faced.
According to reports in Tuttosport, a reunion with Motta at Juventus could be a potential solution for Zirkzee. This scenario aligns with Zirkzee’s desire to revitalize his career. Juventus themselves are looking for attacking reinforcements, with Dusan Vlahovic carrying a heavy workload and Arkadiusz Milik recovering from injury.
Transfer challenges and contingenciesHowever, securing Zirkzee’s transfer will not be straightforward. Manchester United paid €42 million for him just a few months ago, making a permanent transfer unlikely. Juventus would likely pursue an initial loan deal. The situation hinges on the arrival of new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim on November 11th.
Amorim’s assessment of Zirkzee will determine whether the player remains at Old Trafford or moves on. This makes the next few weeks a pivotal period for the young striker’s career. His future will depend heavily on Ruben Amorim’s plans for the squad, making this a particularly interesting transfer scenario to monitor.
The controversy surrounding Vinicius Junior's Ballon d'Or snub raises questions about the transparency and fairness of the selection process, as well as the potential influence of external factors beyond individual merit. The aftermath of the Ballon d’Or ceremony, which saw Rodri win the coveted award, has been a significant talking point for Real Madrid. The ceremony was especially impactful for Vinicius Junior, who was widely expected to win but ultimately lost out on the prestigious award.
But how and when did Vinicius learn of this unexpected outcome? According to Relevo, he received the news on the morning of the ceremony itself, and he was not the first Real Madrid player to find out.
The story begins on the Saturday before the Ballon d’Or ceremony. Vinicius, along with friends, celebrated what they believed would be his victory. They made plans to travel to Paris via private jet on Monday.
However, on Monday morning, Real Madrid officials visited Vinicius’s home with an uncomfortable announcement: information about Rodrigo’s win had been leaked, and the trip to Paris was cancelled as a form of protest against the alleged leak. Vinicius was understandably disappointed, not understanding why he wasn’t the winner.
The source of the leakSources indicate that the leak originated from within Real Madrid‘s first team, with someone informing Real Madrid that Vinicius would not win. This information reached the club before the ceremony, but Vinicius was only informed on the Monday morning.
This decision created a significant disruption of plans. Several guests who had been invited to travel to Paris with Vinicius were informed of the change of plans at the last minute, some even while already on their way to the airport.
Speculation and retributionMany within Real Madrid, including players and executives, were keen to attend the ceremony, but Florentino Pérez mandated that no one attend. Within the club, there was significant anger over the situation, with many believing that UEFA was retaliating for Real Madrid’s involvement in the Super League project.
While UEFA doesn’t directly participate in the Ballon d’Or selection, the club suspects UEFA influenced the outcome.
Despite the disappointment, Vinicius has shown resilience. After a subdued performance in the match against Milan, he delivered a strong performance against Osasuna, showing that the Ballon d’Or snub will not affect his determination.
He has already publicly stated his intention to win the award in the future, underscoring his commitment to his goal. The race for the 2025 Ballon d’Or is already underway, and Vinicius is determined to win.
With the winter transfer window fast approaching, Jobe Bellingham could follow in his brother Jude Bellingham’s footsteps by securing a move to a top-tier European club. Jude Bellingham has established himself as one of the brightest stars in European soccer, becoming a pivotal figure for Real Madrid at just 21 years old. Now, his younger brother, Jobe Bellingham, appears poised to replicate his brother’s footsteps with a move to an European giant.
Currently playing for Sunderland AFC in the EFL Championship, Jobe has been instrumental in his team’s push for promotion to the Premier League after a lengthy absence since 2017. However, speculation about his future has intensified, with reports linking him to Borussia Dortmund, who are eager to replicate their success with Jude.
According to The Sun, Dortmund scouts planned to assess Jobe’s performance in Sunderland’s match against Preston North End before his recent three-game suspension. The German club is reportedly prepared to pay more than $20 million for the 19-year-old midfielder, envisioning a development trajectory similar to Jude’s.
Jude Bellingham made a similar move joining Dortmund, but from a third-division team, (Birmingham City) for $30million in 2020. The German side was able to boost the English midfielder’s game, and in a 3-year span, he made his move for $130M to Real Madrid.
Borussia Dortmund’s track record of nurturing emerging talent—including Jude, Erling Haaland, Christian Pulisic, Jadon Sancho, and Ousmane Dembele—makes them a fitting destination for Jobe as he seeks to build a career as illustrious as his older brother’s.
Jobe Bellingham’s 2024-25 seasonSunderland is currently at the top of the Championship table with nine wins, four draws, and two losses in 15 matches, positioning themselves as strong contenders for promotion. Jobe has been a key contributor, playing in both defensive and attacking midfield roles. Before his suspension, he had played every minute of the season, scoring two goals and providing one assist in 13 matches.
Jude Bellingham’s time at DortmundJude’s move to Borussia Dortmund in 2020 was initially met with skepticism, but it proved to be a masterstroke for both the player and the club. During his three seasons in Germany, he made 132 appearances, scoring 24 goals and registering 25 assists while becoming a linchpin in Dortmund’s midfield.
Despite winning only the DFB-Pokal in the 2020-21 season, Jude’s time at Dortmund was marked by numerous personal accolades. In 2023, he won the Golden Boy Award and the Kopa Trophy as Europe’s and the world’s best under-21 player, respectively. At just 19 years old, he captained Dortmund, becoming the youngest captain in Bundesliga history, and was named the league’s Player of the Season for 2023-24.
Frenkie de Jong's future at Barcelona hangs in the balance, with a potential swap deal with Chelsea offering a solution for both club and player. Frenkie de Jong’s future at FC Barcelona appears increasingly uncertain. Despite being a significant signing for the club, the Dutch midfielder doesn’t fully fit into Hansi Flick’s tactical plans. Flick’s preference for a faster, more direct style of play has marginalized De Jong, creating an opportunity for a transfer.
What initially seemed improbable—selling a player of De Jong’s caliber and salary—has become more realistic thanks to a compelling offer from Chelsea.
Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, is considering a proposal from Chelsea that would involve a player exchange. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca sees De Jong as a valuable addition, appreciating his midfield control and vision.
Chelsea’s offer centers on a direct swap for Enzo Fernández, the young Argentinian midfielder who impressed at the World Cup but has struggled to adapt to Maresca’s system at Chelsea. This lack of playing time has raised questions about Fernández’s future at Stamford Bridge.
Benefits for both clubsThis potential swap offers several advantages for Barcelona. De Jong’s departure would significantly reduce the club’s wage bill, while the arrival of Fernández would strengthen the midfield with a player who fits Flick’s tactical preferences. Fernández’s dynamism, physicality, and ball-winning abilities align perfectly with Flick’s style of play.
The exchange also benefits De Jong, who has seen his role diminished at Barcelona. A move to Chelsea would allow him to regain a prominent role in a team that values his skills.
Deco is carefully evaluating this strategic move. The exchange represents not only financial relief but also a midfield reconfiguration that aligns with Flick’s vision for the future. It provides a solution to De Jong’s situation, offering him a chance to excel in the highly competitive Premier League.
The potential swap with Chelsea holds significant implications for Barcelona’s midfield and overall strategy under Hansi Flick.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal’s most decorated player, continues to redefine what it means to be a legend, setting no clear end date for his career as he eyes potential milestones Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal’s most decorated player, continues to redefine what it means to be a legend, setting no clear end date for his career as he eyes potential milestones. Recently, at an awards ceremony in Portugal where he received the prestigious Quina de Platino award, Ronaldo acknowledged the challenges of maintaining his level of performance as he nears 40. Having played in multiple leagues and won countless accolades, Ronaldo has achieved nearly everything in soccer, yet the question remains—can he reach the elusive 1,000-goal mark before he retires?
Ronaldo’s perspective on his career has shifted. In the past, he publicly expressed his ambition to hit 1,000 career goals, a feat that would be nearly impossible for most players, even those at their peak. Yet, in a reflective moment at the ceremony, the veteran expressed a newfound focus on the present, sharing, “I now face my life as living in the moment. I can’t think long term anymore.”
This change in mindset highlights his awareness of the physical demands required to perform at his level, especially as he continues to play for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League while still representing Portugal. Despite this, he doesn’t dismiss the possibility of reaching the milestone, stating, “If I reach 1,000 goals, that’s fine, but if I don’t, I’m already the player with the most goals in history.”
1,000-goal milestone: Is it feasible?With over 900 goals under his belt, Ronaldo is tantalizingly close to reaching the 1,000-goal mark. However, scoring an additional 100 goals will be no small feat, particularly as he approaches his 40s. Playing in the Saudi Pro League could favor his goal tally, as the competition there is generally considered less demanding than in Europe’s top leagues. The question remains whether his body will hold up long enough to reach that target, especially considering his comments on living day-to-day, with the future more uncertain than ever.
One of the key themes Ronaldo touched upon was his enduring pride in representing Portugal. Reflecting on recent instances where prominent players have opted out of national duties, Ronaldo voiced disappointment, saying, “I think there is nothing better than representing the national team: playing, representing the whole country, its culture, your children, your mother, your father, your best friends.”
This statement comes at a time when numerous international players have chosen to skip national team call-ups, citing injuries and the need for rest amidst grueling club schedules. Ronaldo’s dedication to Portugal remains evident, especially with the possibility of him extending his career to participate in the 2026 World Cup in North America. Although he neither confirmed nor denied his participation, this would be his sixth World Cup—a fitting close to an exceptional international career.
Will Ronaldo play until 2026?Ronaldo received the Quina de Platino award, celebrating his outstanding contributions to Portuguese soccer. Fernando Gomes, President of the Portuguese Football Federation, emphasized Ronaldo’s unique commitment to the national team, calling him “an outstanding ambassador who feels the jersey and feels Portugal.” This recognition moment underscores Ronaldo’s impact on soccer and the country’s cultural landscape, solidifying his legacy far beyond his goal-scoring records.
Looking ahead, the Al-Nassr star has left the door open for future opportunities, whether in domestic leagues or for Portugal. Playing in the 2026 World Cup would be an extraordinary testament to his longevity, though he is realistic about what it will take to remain in top form. “It’s about living in the moment, seeing how my legs will respond in the next few years,” he said, hinting that his physical condition will ultimately dictate his career length.
Barcelona's injury list is growing as Lamine Yamal, the 17-year-old sensation, has been ruled out for three weeks due to an ankle injury. Barcelona‘s injury list is growing as Lamine Yamal, the 17-year-old sensation, has been ruled out for three weeks due to an ankle injury. Following the recent injury announcement of star striker Robert Lewandowski, the absence of Yamal, one of Barcelona’s standout players this season, raises questions about the club’s offensive depth. Reports from Sport suggest that Barcelona may turn to promising talent Toni Fernandez as a replacement.
Yamal’s absence is a significant setback for the Blaugrana. After a stellar start to the season, the young winger’s performance has been critical to the team’s success, and his absence on Sunday in their 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad was felt deeply. According to Barcelona, “Tests performed on the morning of Monday, November 11, have revealed that Lamine Yamal has a grade 1 syndesmosis injury in his right ankle”. Thus, Sport adds that he will be out of action until December.
This setback means Yamal will be unavailable for Spain’s upcoming UEFA Nations League matches and will likely miss the club’s first match after the international break against Celta Vigo. Since his recovery has stretched to the full three weeks, he will also miss games against Brest in the Champions League and Las Palmas in La Liga.
Barcelona’s dependency on Yamal has been evident in his absence. In their only two domestic losses this season—against Osasuna (4-2) and Real Sociedad—Yamal either didn’t start or was unavailable. This pattern highlights the importance of Yamal’s role, especially as Hansi Flick faces challenging fixtures in both domestic and international competitions.
Toni Fernandez: Rising talent ready to fill gapBarcelona’s injury struggles are opening doors for other young talents, notably Toni Fernandez, a 16-year-old midfielder who has captured the attention of the coaching staff. Fernandez, a versatile left-footed playmaker, was identified as a promising talent by coach Hansi Flick during the preseason. Despite his youth, Fernandez has demonstrated remarkable technical ability, vision, and playmaking skills that stand out even among Barcelona’s seasoned players.
Fernandez’s performances with Barca Atletic have further proven his readiness to step up to the first team, but his progress has been hampered by an ankle injury that has kept him sidelined. However, according to Sport, the young star is expected to return to full fitness in the coming weeks, potentially aligning with Yamal’s absence.
What’s ahead for Barcelona?As both Lewandowski and Yamal recover, Barcelona faces the challenge of maintaining their offensive momentum without two of their key players. Lewandowski is expected to return sooner, likely in time for the November 23 clash against Celta Vigo, but Yamal’s status remains uncertain. With an expected return date around December 4 against Mallorca, Barcelona must rely on the remaining squad members and emerging talent to bridge the gap.
Toni Fernandez’s return could prove timely for Barcelona, especially if he fully regains his form. While he might not be a direct replacement for Yamal’s wing-based play, his creative capabilities can add an innovative dimension to Barcelona’s attack, possibly easing the pressure off their star forwards. As Fernandez awaits his full debut, the team will be hoping he can continue developing and, eventually, contribute significantly when needed.
With two young talents in Yamal and Fernandez potentially leading Barcelona’s future offense, the club may emerge from this challenging period with newfound strength and depth. The coming weeks will be a test of Barcelona’s resilience and of the readiness of their younger talents to take on greater responsibility.
FIFA has officially announced where the highly-anticipated draw for the expanded 2025 Club World Cup will take place. FIFA has officially announced that the highly-anticipated draw for the expanded 2025 Club World Cup will take place on December 5 in Miami, United States. The upcoming edition of the tournament, scheduled for June and July 2025, will feature 32 teams, marking a significant shift from previous formats and attracting both excitement and criticism. The tournament will take place across 12 US stadiums, with Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium set to host the opening match, while other venues will span both the East and West Coasts.
The draw event, scheduled to commence at 1:00 PM local time on December 5, will be streamed live on FIFA.com, FIFA+, and various international platforms. FIFA describes this tournament as the “greatest, most inclusive, and merit-based global club competition in history,” although much remains uncertain, from operational details to potential sponsors and viewership.
This year’s competition will consist of eight groups of four teams, with the top two from each group advancing to the knockout stages. Unlike past tournaments, the new format will include no third-place match, making the final showdown on July 13 the tournament’s defining moment. Inter Miami, starring Lionel Messi, has been designated to open the tournament on June 15 at the Hard Rock Stadium, underscoring the commercial draw of Messi’s influence on the event.
Last qualifier to be determinedAlthough 31 teams have already secured their spots, the final participant will be the winner of the upcoming Copa Libertadores final on November 30 in Buenos Aires, which pits Atletico Mineiro against Botafogo. Top clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Al-Hilal, Boca Juniors, and River Plate have already confirmed their place in the lineup, bringing international anticipation to the forefront.
Gianni Infantino, FIFA’s president, announced the initial structure, affirming that the expanded tournament will now run every four years. This format is intended to echo the global appeal and competitive structure of the World Cup, and the organization is yet to name a host country for the subsequent edition in 2029.
Players’ concerns over exhaustion and scheduling conflictsWhile the tournament’s broadened format seeks to enhance the global footprint of club football, it has been met with mounting criticism from players and managers. Many voice concerns over player fatigue and the burden of additional fixtures in an already demanding schedule. Top managers, including Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola and Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti, have openly criticized the increased workload, with Guardiola questioning FIFA’s mandate that teams field their “strongest players.”
In October, Guardiola expressed his frustration, stating, “Who are the strongest players? Which ones? Will FIFA tell me which players are stronger than the other ones? I don’t understand that“. Such comments reflect a growing frustration shared by others in the football community, who feel that FIFA’s scheduling demands are unsustainable.
Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, a Spanish midfielder for Manchester City, highlighted players’ growing dissatisfaction, warning that they’re on the brink of striking due to the crowded calendar. He noted, “In my humble opinion, it’s too much,” underscoring the collective sentiment among elite players. Support from players’ unions like FIFPro and the Association of World Leagues has further amplified the concern, with some groups approaching the European Commission to review FIFA’s expanding tournament demands.
As the French national team looks toward the 2024 Nations League, internal strife and high-profile disputes threaten to disrupt its progress. As the French national team looks toward the 2024 Nations League, internal strife and high-profile disputes threaten to disrupt its progress. Amid reports of Kylian Mbappe’s ongoing absence and lingering frustration among other players, Didier Deschamps finds his position as coach increasingly tenuous, with Zinedine Zidane emerging as a widely discussed alternative. Adding to the friction is Ferland Mendy’s dissatisfaction with his limited playing time, fueling broader questions about Deschamps’ leadership and squad management.
Deschamps’ decision to exclude Kylian Mbappe from the French squad for a second consecutive call-up has sparked considerable debate. The absence of the 25-year-old superstar, combined with Deschamps’ vague explanation—”It’s my decision; it’s better this way”—has fueled speculation about the strained relationship between the coach and his captain. Deschamps assured fans that he communicated directly with Mbappe, yet his reluctance to provide further details has left room for speculation about the nature and extent of their fallout.
This situation inevitably draws comparisons to the Karim Benzema affair, a scandal that saw the Real Madrid striker barred from national duty for six years due to off-field controversies. Benzema’s absence and strained relationship with Deschamps cast a shadow over the team’s unity, and similar concerns now surface as Mbappe’s national future remains in question. Romain Molina, a prominent French journalist, recently stated that Mbappe, along with his mother and manager, feels alienated from both the French press and sections of the public, leading to speculation that he may not wish to return to the squad anytime soon.
Zidane rumors fuel growing discontentWith Deschamps’ role under scrutiny, there is a rising chorus of voices within the squad and beyond who are calling for Zinedine Zidane to take charge. Zidane, a revered figure in French football and former manager of Real Madrid, is currently available, making him an appealing candidate. Romain Molina’s recent comments suggest Zidane’s arrival could reinvigorate a team mired in tension. However, the French Football Federation has dismissed rumors of an immediate managerial change, stating its confidence in Deschamps’ ability to lead France to the 2026 World Cup.
Former French international Jerome Rothen believes that Deschamps’ decision to leave Mbappe out “will leave its mark” on the team, creating a potential rift that could affect locker-room dynamics. Rothen, expressing the sentiments of many observers, questioned the logic of sidelining the squad’s captain for “protection” and warned of the long-term effects on the group’s morale and cohesion.
Mendy’s frustration: Limited playing time and growing regretIn addition to Mbappe’s ongoing conflict, Ferland Mendy—Real Madrid’s versatile defender—has also expressed dissatisfaction with his role in the French team. The 29-year-old withdrew from France’s recent international squad due to an injury but hasn’t been called up in the last two international breaks. According to L’Equipe, the defender regrets his decision to align himself with France rather than accept a call-up from Cameroon in 2018, feeling that his limited playing time during the Euro 2024 tournament has stunted his international career.
Mendy’s resentment is yet another indication of the larger issues at play within Deschamps’ squad, where talented players feel underutilized or sidelined. Deschamps’ roster decisions and management style have come under criticism, with growing voices questioning whether the current structure is enabling players to perform to their fullest potential.
Manchester United is reportedly in pursuit of a major signing, with reports indicating a £107 million transfer bid set aside for a prolific striker who could revive their scoring capacity. Manchester United is reportedly in pursuit of a major signing, with reports indicating a £107 million transfer bid set aside for a prolific striker who could revive their scoring capacity. The choice of player is notable not only for his established credentials but also for his popularity among Premier League followers, and he isn’t the typical emerging talent or untested star. United’s recent history with managers and recruits suggests a renewed direction under Ruben Amorim, the newly appointed head coach, who aims to reinforce the team with a reliable, high-impact forward.
The appointment of Ruben Amorim as United’s manager followed a tumultuous season start under Erik ten Hag, which saw United lagging in the Premier League standings. Ruud van Nistelrooy stepped in temporarily, steadying the team’s performance until Amorim’s arrival from Sporting Lisbon, where he has consistently demonstrated his tactical expertise and success. Amorim’s preferred 3-4-3 formation has proven effective, but he requires a striker who can capitalize on this system to lead United’s scoring efforts.
Currently, the Red Devils’ front line has shown gaps in consistency, particularly with recent signings Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee. The two forwards, though talented, have yet to meet expectations. Hojlund has scored only twice, and Zirkzee, acquired from Bologna, has managed a single goal. With high hopes for these players now dimming, Amorim is reportedly considering alternatives to strengthen United’s attack.
Search beyond GyokeresViktor Gyokeres of Sporting CP initially seemed a logical choice for Amorim, given their connection from his time at Sporting. Gyokeres boasts an impressive scoring record in Portugal, making him a sought-after talent across European clubs. However, it appears that Gyokeres is not Amorim’s immediate pick, with United’s new co-owners, INEOS, indicating they are open to other options. Amorim’s demands are clear: he wants a proven forward with Premier League experience.
Halfway through the season, Harry Kane’s name has surfaced as the mystery striker United is after. The 31-year-old, who moved to Bayern Munich from Tottenham Hotspur last year, had previously been pursued by United and is one of the few forwards with a formidable record in the Premier League. Despite achieving individual success, including a staggering 61 goals in 61 matches for Bayern, Kane may be open to returning to the English league. For United, acquiring a striker of Kane’s caliber would represent a significant boost in both experience and reliability.
According to Spanish sources relayed by El Nacional, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are both willing to offer around £107 million to secure Kane’s transfer from Bayern. PSG, still looking to replace Kylian Mbappe, views the 31-year-old as a prime candidate for the job. United, however, may have a tactical edge, given Kane’s desire to chase Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League scoring record, where he currently ranks second and needs 47 more goals to overtake Shearer.
What Kane’s arrival could mean for UnitedIf the deal goes through, the proposed transfer fee for Kane would surpass United’s current record, set in 2016 with the acquisition of Paul Pogba for £89 million. United’s existing forwards have come at significant expense, with £72 million for Hojlund and £36.5 million for Zirkzee, but neither player has delivered the expected results. A transfer for Kane would effectively double down on United’s commitment to strengthen their attacking lineup.
Harry Kane has continued his stellar form at Bayern, netting 44 goals in his debut season and already scoring 17 this campaign. For Amorim, Kane would bring precisely the qualities United currently lacks: a reliable, top-tier scorer who thrives in high-pressure situations. This isn’t merely a short-term solution but potentially the key to solidifying United’s ambitions under Amorim’s leadership. Kane’s arrival could serve as both a scoring boost and a morale lift, adding credibility and leadership to a team seeking to return to the Premier League’s top ranks.
Real Madrid's search for a central defender highlights the complexities of the January transfer window. The club faces a difficult decision, weighing the need for immediate reinforcement against the risks of overspending or settling for a short-term solution. Real Madrid is seeking to bolster its central defense following Éder Militão’s season-ending injury. However, according to reports in AS, the club has decided against signing a free agent center-back, deeming none currently available to be suitable. This decision effectively rules out a potential return for veteran Sergio Ramos, a move that was reportedly rejected almost unanimously by the club’s leadership.
This leaves manager Carlo Ancelotti with limited experienced options in Antonio Rüdiger and Jesús Vallejo. The latter is considered unlikely to feature prominently.
The club will instead look to integrate promising young players Raúl Asencio, who made his debut and provided an assist in the recent 4-0 victory against Osasuna, and Jacobo Ramón into the first team squad. The club will seemingly focus on developing youth talent in the short term.
Real Madrid’s decision to wait until the next transfer window stems from their desire to avoid a rushed, short-term solution. Reports in AS and Sky suggest that Jonathan Tah of Bayer Leverkusen is under consideration. Tah’s contract expires at the end of the season, potentially allowing for a relatively low transfer fee.
However, Leverkusen has recently ruled out a winter transfer for Tah, suggesting that securing his services might need to wait until next summer. Despite these challenges, agent Pini Zahavi’s recent comments regarding a potential summer transfer to a “big club,” could indicate a willingness to negotiate a move sooner rather than later.
Alternative targets for Real MadridAS reports that Tah is not Real Madrid’s top target, considering him a Plan C option. Aymeric Laporte is reportedly the preferred choice but acquiring him from Al-Nassr would require significant salary concessions from the player and a substantial transfer fee, potentially in the range of €15-30 million.
Castello Lukeba of RB Leipzig represents Plan B, although his €90 million release clause could prove prohibitive, and the club is unwilling to pay an exorbitant fee after the recent high-cost transfer of Leny Yoro.
Another potential candidate mentioned by Marca is Mario Hermoso, currently playing in Italy, who may be open to returning to La Liga. His availability from AS Roma, however, may depend on the plans of their incoming manager. Ultimately, securing a suitable central defender will depend on a combination of factors, including transfer fees and the willingness of the potential transfer targets to make a change.
The club's search for a new manager underscores their current struggles. The dismissal of the previous manager and the reported rejection by Erik ten Hag highlight the challenges facing the club and the need for a decisive and effective appointment to turn around their fortunes. Erik ten Hag‘s recent departure from Manchester United, following a period of underperformance, has not diminished his reputation as a top-level manager. News reports indicate that AS Roma, currently searching for a new manager following the dismissal of Ivan Juric, has identified ten Hag as their primary target.
Roma’s decision to part ways with Juric comes amidst a disappointing season, with the club currently languishing in twelfth place in Serie A and having secured only one victory in their last six league matches.
This poor form, coupled with the previous dismissal of Daniele De Rossi, underscores the urgency of the club’s search for a new manager. While ten Hag is the preferred candidate, other names including Graham Potter, Rudi Garcia, and Edin Terzic are also under consideration.
Ten Hag’s reported reluctanceAccording to Italian publication La Gazzetta dello Sport, ten Hag is unlikely to accept Roma’s offer. The report suggests that ten Hag is hesitant to take on a club in turmoil, particularly following his experience at Manchester United.
The report also cites the need to resolve his compensation from Manchester United, which is estimated to be around €10 million, as another factor influencing his decision.
With ten Hag’s appointment seemingly unlikely, Roma has a list of other high-profile candidates to consider. These include prominent Italian managers Roberto Mancini, Massimiliano Allegri, Claudio Ranieri, and Vincenzo Montella.
While Mancini, Allegri, and Ranieri are currently without clubs, Montella is currently managing the Turkish national team. Roma’s search for a manager continues, with the decision expected to be made after careful consideration of all candidates, suggesting that a decision is not imminent.
Juventus's reported interest in Jonathan David reflects their proactive approach to squad strengthening. By attempting to secure the Lille striker before his contract expires, Juventus demonstrates ambition and a willingness to invest in a player who could significantly enhance their attacking capabilities. Juventus, currently enjoying a strong season under manager Thiago Motta, is actively seeking to strengthen its attacking options. Their recent Champions League match provided an opportunity for the club’s scouting network to assess one of their key targets: Jonathan David, the star striker for Lille.
Italian reports indicate that Juventus officials were highly impressed by David’s performance. The 24-year-old Canadian international has established himself as a key figure for Lille, a team that has already upset both Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid in the Champions League this season.
David’s impressive goal-scoring record further strengthens his appeal to Juventus. According to Transfermarkt, he has a release clause of €45 million.
David is widely expected to leave Lille in the summer of 2025, when his contract expires. Juventus, however, appears keen to secure his services ahead of schedule. Lille is reportedly bracing for the loss of the Canadian forward, prompting Juventus to explore an earlier acquisition. This proactive approach reflects the team’s ambition to strengthen its squad and compete at the highest level.
David’s impressive statisticsJonathan David’s goal-scoring prowess has been evident throughout the current season. He has tallied seven goals in eleven Ligue 1 matches and four goals in four Champions League group stage appearances.
His tally for the Champions League qualification rounds totals two goals in four appearances. Last season he scored 26 goals in 47 games across Ligue 1 and the Europa League. These impressive statistics solidify his status as one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe.
The combination of his talent, and Lille’s impending awareness of his probable departure, creates a scenario ripe for a potential transfer to Juventus.
After the Ballon d'Or controversy, Manchester City star Rodri explained to Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior why he believes he deserved the award. One of the most debated topics in the football world recently was France Football’s decision to award the Ballon d’Or to Manchester City star Rodri over Real Madrid‘s Vinicius Junior. Two weeks after the gala, Rodri shared his perspective on why he believed he deserved the honor over Vinicius Jr.
Speaking on Cope‘s radio program El Partidazo, Rodri addressed questions about whether he was more deserving of the Ballon d’Or in the previous season when he won the UEFA Champions League with Manchester City. For the Spanish midfielder, consistency was the defining factor in tipping the scales in his favor over the Brazilian winger.
“I think consistency—I believe that’s the hardest thing in football*. I’m not trying to pat myself on the back; when I haven’t been the best, I’ve said so. When I thought someone else deserved it, I’ve acknowledged that too. I believe I was the most consistent player that season***,” the Spanish star admitted.
While acknowledging Vinicius’s high-impact moments, Rodri emphasized why consistency is vital: “Maybe not with the highest peaks, and perhaps last season I had more important or standout moments, but in terms of consistency, I think so. But what do I know? It’s not for me to debate whether I deserved it or not.”
After winning the Ballon d’Or, Rodri faced criticism from some fans and media outlets for hosting a celebration, which was perceived by some as disrespectful toward Vinicius Junior. Addressing the controversy, the Spanish international set the record straight: “I never disrespected anyone, and I truly respect Vinicius and Real Madrid.”
Vinicius is Rodri’s third choice for the Ballon d’OrWhen asked who else he would have included in his top three Ballon d’Or selections, Rodri offered a surprising ranking. While placing himself at the top, he ranked Real Madrid’s Dani Carvajal second and relegated Vinicius Junior to third. “I would vote for (Dani) Carvajal second*, and yeah, Vinicius third***,” Rodri revealed.
Rodri addresses his futureAt 28 years old and enjoying the pinnacle of his career despite his current injury, Rodri was also questioned about where he sees himself in the future. Would he end his career at Manchester City, or consider a return to Spain to play for Real Madrid, Barcelona, or Atletico Madrid?
“I don’t know. Sincerely, I like to live the present, I still have contract with my club, I’m very happy there, and since I’ve arrived to England, it felt like my home. However, in the end, closing or opening any door doesn’t make any sense. I feel really passionate while watchin the Spanish league, but the English one is special too. If anything were to force me to move, I’d have to think long and hard because I’m really comfortable there**,” Rodri admitted.
After sustaining an ACL and meniscus injury in his right knee, Rodri has provided an optimistic update on his potential return to action for Manchester City this season. Manchester City has faced challenges since Ballon d’Or winner Rodri suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus injury in his right knee. Following surgery, initial reports suggested his return might be delayed until the start of next season. However, Rodri made an injury update that brought renewed optimism to City fans.
On September 22, Rodri got injured before a corner kick in the 2-2 game against Arsenal. With an ACL and meniscus injury, Pep Guardiola stated about the midfielder that “This season is over.” Still, when asked about the possibility of returning for the 2024-25 season, Rodri was shown certainly optimistic.
“Yes, I have that goal in mind*. Besides, the seasons are getting longer. For example, the Club World Cup ends in July 13. Season are now different. It’s also helpful for my mind because I have a challenge, because if you lose the entire year it’s tougher***,” Rodri said.
The Spanish international also reflected on how he’s handling the injury and compared his situation to that of Barcelona’s Gavi, who recently suffered a similar setback: “I started walking now*. I’m feeling better, emotionally is what I’ve thought. When this happens at my age it’s different from when it happens when you’re young*.
“That’s why when it happened to Gavi… it’s really tough*. You’re building a career, being illusioned. Now, with my age, I see it as a moment to rest, to recover, and come back with more strength***,” the midfielder sincerely said.
These are some great news for Manchester City and Pep Guardiola, who’s facing his worse streak in his coaching career now that Rodri is sidelined. “I have in mind returning this season, we’ll see in which moment,” Rodri concluded, signaling a recovery against the clock.
Rodri’s remarkable record with Manchester CityRodri’s absence has been keenly felt, not just because of his irreplaceable role in Guardiola’s system but also due to his incredible Premier League record with City. Across 49 league matches spanning this season and the last, City has remained unbeaten in the 36 games Rodri featured in. Conversely, the team has suffered five losses in the 13 matches he’s missed.
Rodri’s future at City remains uncertainDespite his critical role in the team, Rodri has been linked with a move to Real Madrid. His current contract with Manchester City runs until June 30, 2027, but speculation continues about his long-term future.
“Things have slowed down with all this injury situation, maybe without it we would’ve talked about it*, but it’s not my priority right now. It’s a moment I’ve never experienced in my career. I want to recover, and then we’ll see***,” admitted the Spaniard, addressing his contractual situation.
With Ruben Amorim arriving to assume the role of head coach, the Portuguese manager made a key decision regarding interim coach Ruud van Nistelrooy's future with the team. After Erik ten Hag parted ways with Manchester United, legendary striker Ruud van Nistelrooy stepped in as interim coach to stabilize the team. With Ruben Amorim‘s imminent arrival at Old Trafford, the Portuguese manager has made a decisive call regarding Van Nistelrooy’s future at the club.
Amorim arrived in Manchester on Monday alongside his staff to officially begin his tenure as United’s head coach. Just a day after managing his final match with Sporting Lisbon, he held his first meeting at Carrington, where he was greeted by club directors. After discussions with Van Nistelrooy, Amorim decided not to retain the Dutchman as part of his coaching staff.
After the 3-0 victory against Leicester City, his future in the club remained up in the air, even with the Dutchman being under contract for at least one and a half more year as an assistant. Amorim showed his respects to Van Nistelrooy, but preferred to work with his own staff, as expected.
Following Amorim’s decision, Manchester United issued a statement announcing Van Nistelrooy’s departure: “Manchester United can confirm that Ruud van Nistelrooy has left the club*. Ruud rejoined in the summer and has taken charge of the team for the past four matches as interim head coach. Ruud is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend*.
“We are grateful for his contribution and the way in which he has approached his role throughout his time with the club. He will always be very welcome at Old Trafford**,” communicated the club in the statement.
Manchester United player saluted Van NistelrooyDespite only being interim coach for 2 weeks, Van Nistelrooy was able to make significant impact on some players. One of those was former Real Madrid Casemiro, who posted a photo with the Dutchman on Instagram. “Forever grateful. Legend,” wrote the Brazilian.
Several coaching staff followed Van Nistelrooy’s departureVan Nistelrooy’s departure was part of a broader reshuffle at the club. Alongside him, assistant director Rene Hake, goalkeeping coach Jelle ten Rouwelaar, and first-team performance analyst Pieter Morel also left, following Amorim’s decision to bring in his own backroom staff.
Manchester United under Van NistelrooyThe former United striker returned to Old Trafford in the summer to work under Erik ten Hag and was installed as interim head coach following his compatriot’s sacking on October 28. During his brief time on the position, he made United a complete different team.
Ruud coached 4 games in Manchester United: the 5-2 victory against Leicester City for the Carabao Cup, the 1-1 Premier League draw against Chelsea, the 2-0 victory against PAOK for Europa League, and the 3-0 victory again vs Leicester, now for the Premier League. His impressive 83% points-per-game ratio now stands as one of the highest for any Manchester United coach, albeit from a small sample size.
Interestingly, all four of Van Nistelrooy’s matches were at Old Trafford, where his leadership helped lift United from a challenging period. Besides, Sunday’s victory over Leicester means United head into the final international break of the year 13th in the table, four points off the Champions League qualification places.
Ahead of the UEFA Nations League matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland, England coach Lee Carsley faced a major setback as eight Premier League players, including Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Bukayo Saka, and Declan Rice, withdrew from the squad. Ahead of the UEFA Nations League matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland, England’s interim head coach Lee Carsley has been dealt a significant blow. In the span of four days, eight Premier League players, including Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Bukayo Saka, and Declan Rice, withdrew from the squad due to injuries.
Carsley, who is leading the team while former Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel prepares to take over in 2025, initially named a strong squad on November 7. However, the roster saw dramatic changes as multiple stars pulled out, leaving England’s chances of securing promotion to League A in jeopardy.
The official England website confirmed the withdrawals: “Trent Alexander-Arnold, Levi Colwill, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Cole Palmer, Aaron Ramsdale, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are all unavailable.” This exodus removes seven players from Premier League top-four sides, significantly lowering the squad’s depth and quality.
To compensate, Carsley called up five replacements: Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, who earns his first senior call-up, West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen, Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, Newcastle’s Tino Livramento, and Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford.
“A 23-man squad will now prepare for Thursday’s trip to Greece and Sunday’s match against Republic of Ireland at Wembley,” concluded the FA’s statement on Sunday.
Carsley calling up several injured playersThe withdrawals have raised eyebrows, especially as Carsley’s initial roster included players already struggling with injuries. Pep Guardiola, Manchester City’s head coach, previously questioned Grealish’s inclusion, noting that the winger had only trained once in 70 days due to injury.
Fans were also puzzled after seeing Chelsea duo Palmer and Colwill featured in a light-hearted video posted by the @England X account, as neither appeared visibly injured. This has fueled speculation about the legitimacy of some players’ absences.
Injury update: Status of withdrawn playersHere’s a breakdown of the injuries affecting England’s squad:
- Jack Grealish is injured and trained once in the last 70 days.
- Trent Alexander-Arnold is out for a couple of weeks with hamstring injury in Aston Villa game.
- Aaron Ramsdale is set to undergo surgery on suspected fractured finger.
- Bukayo Saka got subbed after a Marc Cucurella tackle. His injury status hasn’t transcended yet.
- Declan Rice reportedly has a fractured toe, and barely managed to complete the game against Chelsea.
- Cole Palmer trained only once with Chelsea after a fierce challenge in Manchester United game with Lisandro Martinez.
- Phil Foden played 90′ last game against Brighton. Details about his injury haven’t transcended.
- Levi Colwill played 90′ last game against Arsenal. Details about his injury haven’t transcended.
After insulting Liverpool and former coach Jurgen Klopp, the FA and PGMOL decided to suspend referee David Coote. The Premier League and Professional Game Match Officials Board (PGMOL) have been rocked by controversy following the suspension of referee David Coote. The decision comes after two leaked videos surfaced online, showing Coote making offensive remarks about Liverpool FC and their former manager, Jurgen Klopp.
The videos, whose recording date remains unclear, depict Coote engaging in explicit criticism of Liverpool and Klopp. The footage appears to capture Coote speaking candidly in what seems to be a private setting with another man alongside him, discussing his experience officiating Liverpool matches.
In the first video, lasting over a minute, Coote responds to a question about his experience as a fourth official in a Liverpool game: “Liverpool were s—.” He is then asked: “What do you think of Jurgen Klopp?” To which Coote replied: “C—. Absolute c—… Aside from having a right pop at me when I refereed them against Burnley in lockdown, he accused me of lying then had a right f— pop at me.
“I’ve got no interest in speaking to someone who’s f— arrogant*. So I do my best not to speak to him. James Milner’s alright,” he added. While showing a picture of him on the sideline while announcing the substitution, the referee continued his rant. “You can see me there with a mask on. Got to careful right, we’re social distancing, we’re two metres apart. But my God, German c—*. F— me,” Coote concluded in the first video.
The second video, just 23 seconds long, shows Coote warning the recipient not to share the footage. “Just to be clear, that f— last video can’t go anywhere. Seriously,” said the referee.
The videos were reportedly leaked on X (formerly Twitter) by the user @Josh97LFC and quickly gained attention from fans and authorities. The PGMOL released an official statement addressing the matter: “David Coote has been suspended with immediate effect pending a full investigation. PGMOL will be making no further comment until that process is complete.”
David Coote controversies with LiverpoolThe leaked videos reference specific incidents involving Coote and Liverpool. In one clip, Coote mentions his role in Liverpool’s 1-1 draw against Burnley at Anfield in July 2020. During that game, Klopp was seen visibly frustrated with Coote’s officiating.
This isn’t the only controversy involving Coote and Liverpool. In December 2023, Coote, acting as a VAR official, failed to advise the pitch referee to award a penalty for a handball by Arsenal’s Martin Ødegaard during a 1-1 draw. Klopp criticized the decision post-match, saying, “I am pretty sure someone will come to explain it to me why it was not a handball but I don’t know how?”
After this situation, referees’ chief Howard Webb subsequently admitted that it wasn’t pitch referee Chris Kavanagh, but VAR Coote who had made an error and that the penalty should have been awarded.
David Coote during 2024-24 Premier League seasonDavid Coote, who has been a Select Group One referee since the 2018-19 season, officiated six Premier League matches before his suspension. Most notably, he refereed Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Aston Villa last Saturday, issuing three yellow cards to Villa players: Youri Tielemans, Morgan Rogers, and Boubacar Kamara.
Paul Pogba's future remains uncertain, but the advanced talks to terminate his Juventus contract and Louis Saha's suggestion of a Manchester United return add intrigue to the narrative. Paul Pogba is reportedly in advanced negotiations with Juventus to terminate his contract, which is currently set to run until June 2026. This news comes from Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth, who reported on X (formerly Twitter) that the talks are at an advanced stage.
Pogba’s potential departure opens the door for a move elsewhere, with several clubs in England, Europe, Saudi Arabia, and the MLS reportedly interested in securing his services. This comes after the recent reduction of his doping ban, allowing him to return to play in March.
Adding fuel to the speculation, former Manchester United and France forward Louis Saha has suggested a shock return to Old Trafford could be on the cards for Pogba.
Saha believes that if given the right environment, Pogba could re-establish himself as a top-tier player. In an interview with Paddy Power, Saha expressed his belief in Pogba’s talent and expressed his desire to see him return to Manchester United, emphasizing that past mistakes made by the club, including Pogba’s initial departure, may have been detrimental to the team’s success.
Pogba’s future optionsThe 31-year-old midfielder’s career has been marked by periods of brilliance interspersed with injury setbacks and controversies. His move to Juventus in 2022 following his departure from Manchester United has not yielded the expected results.
With his contract termination seemingly imminent, several options are on the table. This leaves Pogba with a pivotal decision to make regarding his future. His choice of club will depend on a range of factors, including playing time, team ambitions, and the overall environment.
The numerous interested clubs present a variety of potential career paths for the talented midfielder, making his upcoming decision highly anticipated.
PSG's reported pursuit of Erling Haaland represents a high-stakes gamble. While the move would undoubtedly generate significant headlines, the uncertainty surrounding Guardiola's future at Manchester City. Paris Saint-Germain is reportedly planning a monumental January transfer bid for Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, according to TEAMtalk. This ambitious move comes as PSG seeks to regain prominence following Kylian Mbappé’s departure and amidst a season of underwhelming results.
The report suggests PSG is prepared to make a world-record offer to lure the Norwegian striker away from the Etihad Stadium.
The report cites uncertainty surrounding Pep Guardiola’s future at Manchester City and the club’s potential penalties for breaching Premier League financial regulations as contributing factors to Haaland’s hesitancy to extend his contract, which currently runs until 2027. These factors introduce a level of risk for Haaland should he remain at City, potentially motivating a transfer, although a move to PSG presents its own set of inherent risks.
While a transfer to PSG would undoubtedly catapult Haaland into the spotlight, the move carries significant risk. The club’s history of internal conflicts and struggles to integrate superstar talent, as exemplified by Neymar Jr.’s experience, casts doubt on the long-term stability and success of such a move.
From PSG’s perspective, this transfer would primarily serve to satisfy a desire for marquee signings rather than a calculated strategy for on-field improvement.
Haaland’s impressive record and market valueHaaland’s prolific goal-scoring record—15 goals and 14 assists in 114 appearances for Manchester City—underlines his immense value. His current Transfermarkt valuation of €200 million is likely to be significantly surpassed in any potential transfer negotiation, given Manchester City’s unwillingness to sell and Haaland’s remaining contract length.
While Real Madrid and Barcelona have previously been linked with Haaland, reports suggest PSG is now considered a ‘surprise plan B’ for the Norwegian international. The potential transfer presents a significant opportunity for PSG, but only time will tell whether the strategic risk aligns with the potential reward.
Following Inter Miami's unexpected MLS Cup elimination at the hands of Atlanta United, star Lionel Messi sent a clear message to the league's teams, signaling his focus on the upcoming season. Inter Miami suffered an unexpected setback in the round of 16 playoffs series for the MLS Cup against Atlanta United. After an amazing performance from former USMNT goalkeeper Brad Guzan, the Five Stripes overcame the series, coming victorious in the third game. Following the defeat, Lionel Messi issued a clear message to the MLS ahead of next season.
In a hard-fought series, Messi was unable to showcase his skills after Guzan pulled off 7 incredible saves. Despite converting a header to level the score 2-2, Inter Miami come up short defensively and Atlanta sealed the series with a late goal in the 76th minute, leaving Inter Miami’s postseason hopes dashed. 2 days after the game, Messi decide to break silence after the elimination via an Instagram post:
“A season ended in which we continued to grow as a club and, although we achieved some goals, we wanted more. Thanks to all the people who joined and supported us. Now let’s get ready to come back stronger next year**,” wrote the Argentine star on Instagram.
Despite the disappointment, Messi’s commitment to Inter Miami remains unwavering. The forward’s contract runs through December 2025, with an option for an additional year. Speculation about his future has quieted as Messi sets his sights on making an even greater impact in his sophomore MLS season.
Messi’s first complete season with Inter Miami may have ended early, but his individual contributions were nothing short of spectacular. In 25 appearances across the MLS regular season, playoffs, and CONCACAF Champions Cup, he tallied 23 goals and 13 assists. Messi also tied for the league’s highest goal contributions (32) alongside Gabriel Pec of Los Angeles Galaxy, who remains in the playoff hunt.
When will Messi play again?With Inter Miami’s season over, the club has no scheduled matches for the remainder of 2024. Messi is expected to return to action during the MLS preseason, which kicks off in late January 2025.
However, Messi still has international commitments this year. He has been called up by Lionel Scaloni for Argentina’s upcoming CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers. The Albiceleste will face Paraguay on November 14 and host Peru on November 19, likely marking Messi’s final matches of 2024.
What’s next for MLS Cup?While Messi and Inter Miami are out, the MLS Cup Playoffs are heating up. The quarterfinals are taking shape, with Los Angeles FC set to face Seattle Sounders, and LA Galaxy squaring off against Minnesota United on November 24.
On the other side of the bracket, Atlanta United and New York Red Bulls await their opponents. Atlanta will face the winner of Orlando City vs. Charlotte FC, while New York will take on the victor of FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC. The MLS Cup promises more drama as teams vie for the ultimate prize.
Lamine Yamal's ankle injury and Robert Lewandowski's back problem represent a significant blow to Barcelona's immediate prospects. The absences of two key players, coupled with their recent defeat to Real Sociedad, create a challenging scenario for Hansi Flick's team as they navigate a crucial period of the season. Barcelona and Spain have suffered a setback with the news that Lamine Yamal will be sidelined for up to three weeks due to a sprained ankle. The 17-year-old forward, who missed Barcelona’s 1-0 defeat to Real Sociedad on Sunday, sustained the injury during last week’s Champions League victory against Red Star Belgrade.
Further tests confirmed the diagnosis of a sprained ankle, ruling him out of Spain’s upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Denmark and Switzerland. Girona’s Bryan Gil has been called up as his replacement.
Yamal’s absence will also impact Barcelona’s immediate future. He is expected to miss their LaLiga match against Celta Vigo on November 23rd, as well as their subsequent Champions League encounter against Brest and La Liga game against Las Palmas.
The young forward’s impressive start to the season, marked by six goals and eight assists, will be sorely missed. His contributions have been instrumental in Barcelona’s successful start to the season, highlighting the significance of his injury and impact.
Lewandowski also withdraws from international dutyAdding to Barcelona’s injury woes, striker Robert Lewandowski has also withdrawn from Poland’s national team due to a back injury sustained in the same match against Real Sociedad. He is expected to be out for approximately 10 days and will miss Poland’s games against Portugal and Scotland.
This further compounds the injury situation for Barcelona, considering that Lewandowski’s 19 goals this season have been crucial to the team’s success. The absence of both key players raises concerns about Barcelona’s immediate performance and future matches.
Barcelona’s recent loss to Real Sociedad marked their first defeat and first goalless game under new manager Hansi Flick. This seven-game winning streak came to an end due, in part, to a controversial offside decision that disallowed a Robert Lewandowski goal.
Flick’s post-match comments highlighted his frustration with the decision, emphasizing the significant impact it had on the game’s outcome. The loss, coupled with the injuries to Yamal and Lewandowski, presents a significant challenge for the team as they navigate a critical period of their season.
Manchester City's "emergency" meeting with Pep Guardiola underscores the club's priority: securing his contract renewal. Despite a four-game losing streak, the club remains committed to Guardiola's leadership and is prioritizing negotiations for an extension that would mark a decade at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City has called an “emergency” meeting with manager Pep Guardiola following their worst run of form in six years. This unprecedented slump, marked by four consecutive defeats, culminated in Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Brighton at the Amex Stadium.
The defeat, despite an early lead courtesy of Erling Haaland, underscores the team’s current vulnerability. Brighton’s late goals from Joao Pedro and Matt O’Riley sealed another away loss for the Citizens.
While the meeting is ostensibly convened to address the team’s recent poor performance, reports from Relevo’s Matteo Moretto suggest that contract renewal negotiations for Guardiola will be the primary focus.
Despite speculation linking Guardiola with the Brazil national team and the ongoing Premier League charges against the club, City remains determined to retain their manager, aiming for a contract extension that would see him complete a decade at the Etihad Stadium. His current contract is set to expire at the end of the 2024/25 season.
Despite the team’s struggles and the unprecedented losing streak, Guardiola has expressed his unwavering commitment to turning things around. He has emphasized his resilience and determination to overcome the challenge, stating that he relishes the opportunity to turn the team’s fortunes.
David Ornstein of The Athletic recently echoed this sentiment, reporting that Guardiola’s contract extension is significantly more probable than any other scenario, despite the recent setbacks.
The road ahead for Manchester CityThe international break provides a much-needed respite for Manchester City, allowing time to address injuries and regroup strategically. The team will return to action on November 23rd, facing a crucial match against Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium.
This encounter presents a critical opportunity for Guardiola to demonstrate his commitment and for the team to begin reclaiming their position at the top of the Premier League.
The outcome of this match, and the subsequent games, will be crucial in determining the trajectory of City’s season, as well as Guardiola’s long-term future with the club. The emergency meeting signals a pivotal moment for both manager and club, as they navigate this challenging period together.
Real Madrid's decision to forgo a potential short-term solution in Sergio Ramos highlights their long-term strategic vision. The club's choice to seek alternative defensive reinforcements instead underlines their commitment to rebuilding their squad for sustained success, rather than relying on past glories. Real Madrid’s urgent need for a central defender following Eder Militao’s second ACL injury has led to widespread speculation regarding a potential return for club legend Sergio Ramos. The 38-year-old, currently a free agent after leaving Sevilla, is in excellent physical condition, as evidenced by recent workout videos posted on his Instagram. However, despite the apparent suitability and immediate availability of Ramos, Real Madrid’s board has definitively ruled out his return.
This decision, reached unanimously by the board and club president on Sunday, signals a definitive end to Ramos’s time at Real Madrid. The club believes Ramos is no longer up to their current standards and is unwilling to navigate the complexities of repairing their relationship following the tense contract negotiations of 2021 that ultimately led to his departure.
The decision prioritizes moving forward without revisiting past conflicts, signaling a clear break from the previous chapter in the Ramos-Real Madrid saga.
Real Madrid’s search for defensive reinforcements continues, but any new signings are likely to be delayed until the January transfer window. Until then, the existing squad will need to compensate for Militao’s absence.
This leaves Antonio Rudiger, Jesus Vallejo, Raúl Asencio, and even Aurelien Tchouameni to shoulder the defensive burden. Asencio, who made his debut in the recent match, showcased his ability with a clean sheet and an assist, providing a positive development amidst the team’s defensive challenges.
A potential move to Boca Juniors?While a return to Real Madrid is off the table, another potential destination for Sergio Ramos is emerging. Boca Juniors, aiming to enhance their squad ahead of the Club World Cup, are reportedly interested in signing the veteran defender.
Reports from Spain indicate that Boca’s Juan Román Riquelme and Sebastián Battaglia have been in contact with Ramos, initiating what some call “Operation Seduction.” This suggests a strong interest in bringing the highly decorated player to the Argentinian club.
The strong interest from Boca Juniors stems, in part, from the pre-existing relationship between Ramos and Juan Román Riquelme. The two shared a dressing room at Real Madrid for over six years, from January 2006 to June 2012. This extended period fostered a strong friendship that transcends their professional association and continues to this day.
This personal connection could play a significant role in enticing Ramos to consider a move to Argentina. Riquelme’s influence, coupled with Boca’s ambition to bolster their squad, presents a compelling alternative to offers Ramos has reportedly received from clubs in the UAE, which he has declined.
With speculation swirling around Neymar's future at Al Hilal, a Santos executive has provided a significant update regarding the Brazilian star's potential return to the club after his contract in Saudi Arabia expires. Speculation surrounding Neymar‘s future at Al Hilal has intensified following his latest injury setback. The Saudi Pro League side is reportedly considering ending the Brazilian superstar’s lucrative $200 million contract, which runs through mid-2025, sparking interest from several clubs eager to secure his signature. Amid this uncertainty, a Santos executive made a huge update on Neymar’s potential return to the club.
After earning promotion back to Brazil’s top division, Santos is eager to orchestrate a sensational homecoming for Neymar. Brazilian club’ executive director Marcio Calves addressed the rumors, giving an optimistic update for the Peixe fans:
“There are no official negotiations with Neymar at the moment, but his return to our club is every fan’s dream. Neymar’s relationship with Santos is wonderful. He started his career here, and the possibility of his return depends on his desire and performance with Al Hilal,” Calves said according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo.
Calves also offered a bold prediction on the chances of Neymar donning the Santos jersey once more: “I believe there’s a 60% chance Neymar will join us when his contract with Al Hilal ends. He might be willing to take a pay cut because he loves Santos and is thinking about the 2026 World Cup,” he ended.
Several reports suggested Santos as the main option for Neymar, but the Brazilian superstar is yet to comment on the situation. Rumors about a possible reunion with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez in Inter Miami have also appeared, Neymar’s deep-rooted connection to Santos could tip the scales in favor of a return to Vila Belmiro.
When will Neymar play again?Neymar, who had recently returned from a year-long recovery following a knee ligament injury, suffered a hamstring tendon tear during Al Hilal’s AFC Champions League match against Esteghlal FC. This new setback is expected to sideline him for four to six weeks.
The projected timeline could allow Neymar to barely regain fitness in time for Al Hilal’s Champions League clash against Al Gharafa on December 3. However, with the end-of-year break approaching, his most realistic return could come on January 7, in the King’s Cup showdown against Karim Benzema’s Al Ittihad.
Neymar draws Controversy over Brazil tripAmid his recovery, Neymar has faced criticism after being spotted at Rio de Janeiro’s airport on Friday. The forward reportedly traveled to Brazil to celebrate his daughter’s birthday at his mansion. While this personal trip has delighted fans back home, Al Hilal supporters expressed concerns about his commitment to the rehabilitation process.
After Alejandro Garnacho’s subdued celebration in Manchester United’s 3-0 victory over Leicester City, team captain Bruno Fernandes provided insight into the situation. Since Erik ten Hag‘s departure, Manchester United has seen a resurgence in form, climbing up the Premier League and Europa League table, and progressing to the next stage of the Carabao Cup. Their strong run of form continued in Matchday 11 of the Premier League with a commanding 3-0 victory over Leicester City. However, a curious moment arose during the match when Alejandro Garnacho chose not to celebrate his spectacular goal, prompting an explanation from team captain Bruno Fernandes.
The Argentine winger entered the match in the 57th minute, replacing Marcus Rashford with United holding a 2-0 lead at Old Trafford. Garnacho sealed the scoreline in the 82nd minute with a stunning strike, but instead of celebrating with his usual enthusiasm, he appeared subdued.
Addressing the incident, Fernandes provided insight into Garnacho’s muted reaction: “It was a good day at work, I have to say. We have a lot of players with big qualities, but people can get too excited after one game and too down after another. Garnacho scored a banger but didn’t celebrate like he should because he thinks he has lost faith from some fans. I told him people will always moan but lots of people like you and enjoy what you do.”
The Portuguese captain revealed he encouraged Garnacho to embrace the moment and celebrate with the fans. “I told him to celebrate, it was something special. He is a special player, we have difference makers. They are the ones who win us games. We want them to score every game but that isn’t going to happen,” the Portuguese stated.
Despite this particular incident, Garnacho has been a standout performer for United this season. After scoring the decisive goal in last season’s FA Cup final against Manchester City, the 20-year-old has carried that momentum into the 2024-25 campaign. So far, he has featured in 18 matches, scoring seven goals and providing four assists.
Bruno Fernandes reaches milestone with UnitedSunday’s victory was also a special occasion for Bruno Fernandes, as the Portuguese star made his 250th appearance for Manchester United across all competitions. Before the match, he was honored with a commemorative shirt featuring photos of his most memorable moments with the club.
Fernandes played a pivotal role in the win against Leicester City, opening the scoring and providing the assist for Garnacho’s goal. The performance brought Fernandes’ Premier League tally to 99 goal contributions, comprising 56 goals and 43 assists in 170 league appearances. Across all competitions, his total stands at an impressive 156 goal contributions, with 83 goals and 73 assists.
After the referee disallowed Robert Lewandowski's goal for an alleged offside during FC Barcelona's loss to Real Sociedad, coach Hansi Flick shared his thoughts on the controversial decision. On Matchday 13 of the 2024-25 La Liga season, Real Sociedad snapped FC Barcelona‘s seven-game winning streak with a 1-0 victory. The match’s most controversial moment came when a Robert Lewandowski goal was disallowed due to a debatable offside decision, prompting strong reactions from Barcelona coach Hansi Flick.
Eager to extend their winning streak to eight games, Barcelona started strongly at the Reale Arena. In the 12th minute, Lewandowski slotted home a rebound from a Frenkie de Jong shot after muscling past defender Nayef Aguerd. However, after a lengthy two-minute VAR review, the goal was ruled out for an alleged offside.
Flick, visibly frustrated, reviewed the play during the match and engaged in a heated discussion with the referee. Despite Barcelona’s early dominance, the disallowed goal gave Real Sociedad a lifeline, and Sheraldo Becker scored the decisive goal in the 33rd minute.
In the post-match press conference, Flick addressed the incident and shared his perspective: “I was not so angry… I only said only to him that it was a goal, he made the wrong decision, it was not offside. But it’s not his fault, and we have to accept this, and of course, until there, with a 1-0 score for us it could turn up different. It was not our day**.
Speaking to DAZN, Flick reiterated his stance while taking accountability for the loss: “Today was not our day, we have to accept this defeat*. I think there was a wrong decision about our goal, I think it was clear what I saw, but no excuses***,” the coach said.
Young star Casado backs FlickBarcelona midfielder Marc Casado also weighed in on the controversial decision, urging the league to reassess the goal: “La Liga must verify the goal scored by Lewandowski. It will be very irresponsible if a legal goal is disallowed like that,” the 21-year-old said.
Barca misses Lamine YamalAdding to Barcelona’s woes, Lamine Yamal’s absence due to a right ankle issue was a last-minute blow. Despite the lineup featuring most of Barcelona’s regular starters, the team struggled to replace Yamal’s creative spark. Flick confirmed the team had hoped he could play but ultimately decided to rest him:
“We will miss now Lamine Yamal… I don’t know if he will return after the international break. We’ve asked for him not to travel to national team**,” admitted coach Flick after the game.
With England coach Lee Carsley calling up an injured Jack Grealish, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has raised questions about the decision. Manchester City is navigating its most challenging period under Pep Guardiola since his arrival in 2016. Amid an injury crisis that has left key players sidelined, another controversy has emerged ahead of the international break. England coach Lee Carsley has called up Jack Grealish, who has struggled with fitness issues, prompting Guardiola to openly question the decision.
Grealish, who was a pivotal figure for City last season, has been unable to regain his form due to a training injury sustained before the Premier League win against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The winger has missed the last six games across all competitions, with reports initially suggesting he wouldn’t return until after the international break. Carsley’s decision to include Grealish in the England squad caught Guardiola off guard.
When asked about the situation, Guardiola chose his words carefully but couldn’t hide his frustration: “It’s his decision. In 70 days, he didn’t train once, today was his first training, and he trained 20 minutes. This is our reality. It’s a decision for the manager of England, Lee can select**.
“All I will say is that, the day after Wolves, he was injured, 70 days out, today was the first training with the team… I don’t know if he’ll be fit to play 20 minutes, but the England boss knows better than me**,” the Manchester City coach said, with a clear discomfort.
Guardiola also addressed the broader issue of balancing club and international responsibilities. “Always have been like that. I’m really pleased that player, when they’re fit, when they didn’t struggled the last 1, 2, 3 weeks or months, can to to their national team and represent their own country,” he said. “But, when they don’t fit well for any reason, I have the opinion that they have to recover,” the coach ended.
After the 1-2 loss against Brighton and Hove Albion, Guardiola is going through his worse streak in his coaching career. Due to this critical situation, he’s aching to recover as most players as possible during the international break. However, with Grealish joining the England national team, it’s normal for Pep to feel this way.
City’s nursery at full capacityFollowing their 2-1 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion, Guardiola’s City has hit an unprecedented low, with the coach enduring the worst losing streak of his managerial career. The injury crisis has played a significant role in their current form, leaving Guardiola desperate to recover as many players as possible during the break.
He highlighted the impact of injuries when asked whether this season could mirror the previous one, where City started slow but finished as champions: “In terms of results it can be similar, the point is we don’t have the players. All four central defenders are injured. And Rodri, the best player, is not there. Kevin De Bruyne is away from his best. Jeremy Doku is injured. Jack Grealish is injured. You can do it for one game but to be consistent, you cannot,” said the Spaniard.
He also revealed that Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji could not play at all despite being on the bench — Ake has a hamstring issue and Akanji “said he could not move in training” on Friday, according to the manager.
Ahead of their 2024-25 La Liga clash against Real Sociedad, FC Barcelona has issued an unexpected injury update regarding star player Lamine Yamal. At just 17 years old, Lamine Yamal has been pivotal for both FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team throughout 2024. However, coach Hansi Flick will be without his young star for the upcoming clash against Real Sociedad, as Barcelona confirmed Yamal sustained a right ankle injury.
Barcelona’s last match, a dominant 5-2 victory over Red Star Belgrade in Matchday 4 of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League, delivered mixed emotions. While the team excelled on the pitch, Yamal suffered a collision with an opponent. Despite finishing the game, concerns arose regarding his condition.
Ahead of Sunday’s La Liga fixture, Barcelona provided an update on X (formerly Twitter), ruling Yamal out for the game. The club stated, “Yamal sustained a severe right ankle contusion in last Wednesday’s game against Red Star Belgrade*. Over the past few days, he has undergone treatment, but the discomfort has yet to subside. His recovery will determine his availability***“.
Coach Hansi Flick had already hinted at Yamal’s possible absence during his pre-match press conference: “Yamal has made an specific strength training*. He had a lot of matches the last weeks , so we took care about him, and we’ll see if he’s available for tomorrow***.”
The Real Sociedad clash will mark Yamal’s first absence of the season. So far, the young Spaniard has made 19 appearances across all competitions (16 for Barcelona and three for Spain), contributing six goals and nine assists. His participation in Spain’s upcoming international break is now also in question.
Flick, on the verge of matching Xavi’s recordBarcelona’s unbeaten start to the 2024-25 La Liga season came to a halt with a loss to Osasuna on September 28. However, the setback hasn’t derailed the team. Since that defeat, Flick’s side has won seven consecutive matches and is closing in on a notable milestone.
If Barcelona secures victory against Real Sociedad, Flick will equal Xavi Hernandez’s 2022-23 streak of eight consecutive wins. With favorable fixtures ahead, Flick has a chance to extend the record further.
Barcelona’s history boasts several impressive winning streaks. Ernesto Valverde achieved nine straight wins in 2017, while Luis Enrique and Pep Guardiola both managed streaks of 11 in 2015 and 2008-09, respectively. The club’s longest winning run, however, was set by Frank Rijkaard in the 2005-06 season, with a remarkable 16 consecutive victories.
Bukayo Saka's injury casts a significant shadow over Arsenal and England's upcoming fixtures, adding to concerns about his recurring injury problems. Arsenal and the England national team suffered a setback with the injury sustained by Bukayo Saka during their Premier League match against Chelsea. The 23-year-old winger was forced to leave the game early after a challenge from Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella.
While Saka was able to walk off the pitch, he clearly showed signs of discomfort and was replaced by Gabriel Jesus in the 35th minute of the second half.
The exact nature and severity of Saka’s injury are yet to be confirmed. However, preliminary reports suggest he will miss England’s upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Greece and Ireland.
This absence represents a significant blow to both club and country, especially considering Saka’s pivotal role in both squads. The uncertainty surrounding the extent of the injury adds to the concerns surrounding his availability for future matches.
This is not the first time Saka has suffered a significant injury in recent weeks. Just two weeks prior, he limped off the pitch during England’s defeat to Greece, missing subsequent Arsenal matches against Bournemouth and Shakhtar Donetsk.
The fact that Saka has recently recovered from a muscular injury only adds to the concern about this new injury and its potential long-term consequences on his performance and Arsenal’s chances. His repeated injury struggles raises questions about his current fitness level and workload.
Chelsea vs. Arsenal: A tense drawThe match between Chelsea and Arsenal, a high-stakes London derby, ended in a 1-1 draw. The game was characterized by its intensity and tension, reflecting the competitive spirit between two clubs vying for Champions League positions.
The draw leaves Liverpool five points ahead of Manchester City and nine points clear of both Chelsea and Arsenal, underscoring the significant gap between the league leaders and the chasing pack.
Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard returned to the starting lineup after injury, his return a significant boost for the Gunners. However, Chelsea controlled the early stages of the match and created numerous scoring opportunities, testing Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya repeatedly.
Chelsea’s Kai Havertz had a goal disallowed for offside, prompting a heated reaction from the Arsenal forward towards the home crowd. The game’s intensity continued throughout, with both sides trading chances.
Chelsea’s pressure eventually led to Gabriel Martinelli capitalizing on a superb assist from Odegaard to give Arsenal the lead. Chelsea’s Pedro Neto equalized with a stunning strike from outside the penalty area, equalizing the scoreline and ensuring that the tense match ended in a well-deserved 1-1 draw.
The match showed the competitive nature of the Premier League, with several top-performing teams closely competing for Champions League qualifying spots.
Rodri's injury and subsequent recommendation have injected significant drama into Manchester City's January transfer plans. His influence, even from the sidelines, highlights his importance to the team and sets the stage for a potentially pivotal transfer battle to address their midfield crisis. Manchester City‘s unprecedented four-game losing streak, their worst run in six years, has exposed a significant weakness in their midfield. The absence of Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, sidelined for the season with an ACL injury, has left a gaping hole in Pep Guardiola’s squad.
This prolonged slump, encompassing defeats against Tottenham Hotspur, Bournemouth, Sporting CP, and Brighton & Hove Albion, has left City five points adrift of league leaders Liverpool in the Premier League title race. The team’s struggles highlight the crucial role Rodri plays in the team’s overall performance.
With Kovacic excelling in a more advanced midfield role and Gundogan’s performances showing signs of fatigue after his transfer from Barcelona, the need for a high-caliber replacement for Rodri is undeniable.
While Manchester City rarely engages in significant January transfer activity, reports suggest they are prepared to allocate £100 million for reinforcements. This substantial investment reflects the urgency of the situation and the club’s commitment to maintaining their title aspirations.
Rodri’s influence on transfer strategyAccording to the Daily Star, Rodri himself has been advising Guardiola on potential replacements, recommending Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi. This insider information suggests a strategic approach informed by Rodri’s own understanding of the team’s needs and the qualities required to fill his position effectively.
This level of involvement underscores the seriousness with which Rodri views the club’s current predicament and his dedication to maintaining the team’s competitiveness.
Zubimendi, a 25-year-old midfielder who filled in admirably for Rodri during Spain’s victorious Euro 2024 campaign, possesses a similar playing style. Despite lacking Rodri’s physical presence, his technical abilities and deep-lying playmaking skills make him an attractive prospect.
His performance in the Euro 2024 final, where he effectively controlled the midfield after replacing Rodri, further strengthens his credentials as a potential successor. This makes him an ideal candidate to address Manchester City’s current midfield woes.
Interestingly, Zubimendi was a coveted target for Liverpool during the summer transfer window. Arne Slot, Liverpool’s manager, reportedly made him his top transfer target, and initial reports indicated that Zubimendi had given his verbal agreement to join the club.
However, Liverpool’s pursuit ultimately failed, leading Zubimendi to reaffirm his commitment to Real Sociedad just last month, stating his desire to continue his development there. This underscores the competitiveness of the transfer market and the allure of remaining with his boyhood club.
However, a substantial offer from Manchester City might be enough to tempt Zubimendi away from Real Sociedad, especially given his £60 million release clause. The ensuing transfer battle, if it materializes, promises to be a significant development in the January transfer window.
With Ruben Amorim's arrival to Manchester United being a thing of hours, a $45M signing could reportedly leave the club after not even 6 months. Manchester United are entering a new era under Ruben Amorim, who has signed a deal to manage the club until 2027, with an optional one-year extension. The Portuguese coach, fresh off his final game with Sporting Lisbon, is reportedly planning a squad overhaul—and one of United’s $45M summer signings could already be on his way out.
United invested heavily under former manager Erik ten Hag, spending over $220M in the summer transfer window. Among those signings was Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee, acquired after a breakout season with Bologna in Serie A. However, Zirkzee has struggled to make an impact at Old Trafford and could be forced to move on.
According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, Amorim intends to implement his own tactical approach at United, relying on players who fit his philosophy. The Portuguese manager favors more physical and versatile center-forwards, similar to Viktor Gyokeres, who thrived under Amorim at Sporting, and Zirkzee does not align with these preferences.
Both AC Milan and Juventus had expressed interest in Zirkzee during the last transfer window, but United ultimately secured his signature. Now, with Juventus coach Thiago Motta—who previously worked with Zirkzee at Bologna—reportedly keen to bring the Dutchman in on loan, a move back to Italy seems plausible.
Zirkzee’s performances have failed to replicate the success he enjoyed at Bologna, where he featured in 37 games, scored 12 goals, and registered 7 assists while playing a free-roaming role. In contrast, his debut season at United has been underwhelming. Zirkzee has appeared in 17 matches across all competitions, scoring just one goal and providing two assists, while struggling to secure a spot in the starting XI.
Controversy surrounding Zirkzee’s arrivalThe circumstances of Zirkzee’s transfer to Manchester United have been controversial from the start. According to SunSport, former manager Erik ten Hag did not request Zirkzee’s signing. Instead, the move was reportedly driven by United’s owners, INEOS, who viewed the 23-year-old as a high-value acquisition.
The English outlet also reported that the main reason why Zirkzee struggled to find his place in the team was because he arrived with a considerable overweight. This situation resulted in the striker being benched most of the starting games of he season with Man United.
This trend seems to have repeated once interim coach Ruud van Nistelrooy took over Ten Hag vacancy. Under the 4 games the club legend coached, Zirkzee played 107 minutes out of 360, without contributing a goal or assist.
Inter Miami's stunning playoff exit at the hands of Atlanta United shocked the MLS, highlighting the inherent risks of a single-elimination playoff system and prompting calls for format reform. The recent MLS playoff upset, where Inter Miami, winners of the Supporters’ Shield, were eliminated by Atlanta United, has sparked controversy. This unexpected defeat dashed Lionel Messi’s hopes of an MLS Cup victory and prompted strong criticism of the league’s playoff format from Inter Miami’s Jordi Alba.
The MLS playoff system involves the top eight teams from each conference competing in a single-elimination format. While this is a standard structure in many sports leagues, Alba argues it inherently disadvantages teams with superior regular season records.
Inter Miami, boasting 23 wins and a record-breaking points total in the regular season, found themselves eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.
Alba’s post-match comments expressed his disappointment with the outcome and his belief that the system is fundamentally flawed. He stated, “We were the most consistent team, we broke the points record, we had a good season but what we wanted was to win these playoffs. I think this format is somewhat unfair.”
This succinct statement encapsulates the frustration felt within the Inter Miami camp after their 3-2 defeat. The team’s remarkable regular season performance seemed to count for little in the face of a single-elimination playoff format.
Inter Miami’s early exit: A detailed lookInter Miami’s impressive 23 wins from 36 matches and their record-breaking points tally proved insufficient to secure progress in the MLS playoffs. Their playoff campaign ended abruptly at the hands of Atlanta United, a team that finished ninth in the Eastern Conference during the regular season. Atlanta’s victory constitutes one of the biggest upsets in the history of the MLS Playoffs.
Despite playing the second leg at home, following a 2-1 win in the first leg and a narrow 2-1 away loss in the final moments of the return fixture, Inter Miami found themselves behind early once again.
Atlanta capitalized on defensive errors, mounting a strong comeback. Lionel Messi’s header goal, his 850th career goal, briefly reignited hopes of an Inter Miami victory, but Atlanta’s subsequent goals secured a 3-2 victory and a stunning upset.
The unexpected outcome underscores the inherent volatility of the MLS playoff structure and the risk it poses to teams with dominant regular season performances.
Atlanta United’s next opponent will be Orlando City, who defeated Charlotte FC in a penalty shootout. Their upcoming single-leg match will take place next weekend, highlighting the rapid progression and high stakes of the MLS playoff system.
Ruben Amorim's early transfer activity at Manchester United is already shaping up to be quite different from his predecessor. His interest in Danilo suggests a willingness to prioritize experience and immediate impact over the club's usual focus on younger talent. Ruben Amorim will officially become Manchester United‘s new manager on Monday, succeeding interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy. He’s already reportedly considering potential January transfer moves to strengthen the squad.
While initially linked with several of his former Sporting Lisbon players, including star striker Viktor Gyokeres, Amorim has acknowledged the financial impracticality of such a move in the current transfer window, citing Gyokeres’s high transfer fee. He’s stated that he won’t be bringing in any players from Sporting in January.
Reports from Italy suggest Amorim is now targeting Juventus captain Danilo. The 33-year-old Brazilian is out of contract at the end of the season and is actively seeking a new club, making him a potentially cost-effective option.
Danilo’s agent is reportedly exploring various possibilities, and Amorim believes the experienced defender could immediately improve United’s backline. This represents a departure from the club’s usual transfer policy that favors younger players with high resale value.
Juventus’s potential willingness to sellJuventus might be inclined to sell Danilo in January to avoid losing him for free in the summer. However, this potential transfer could clash with INEOS’s typical transfer policy, which usually prioritizes younger players with high potential and resale value.
This strategy has been apparent in recent signings, with the summer acquisitions of Leny Yoro from Lille and Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich. Injuries to Yoro and Harry Maguire, coupled with the reliance on veteran Jonny Evans, have highlighted United’s defensive vulnerabilities.
Danilo boasts extensive experience at the highest level, having captained both Juventus and Brazil. He also has Premier League experience, having won two titles during his time at Manchester City (2017-2019). His five years with Juventus yielded a Serie A title and two Coppa Italia wins. His arrival would likely introduce a level of experience and leadership sorely needed within United’s backline.
Arsenal's interest in Ousmane Diomande is clear, but securing his signature will require a substantial offer and overcoming stiff competition. The young defender's future, therefore, remains an intriguing question mark heading into the January transfer window. Arsenal have reportedly made a serious approach to sign Sporting CP’s Ousmane Diomande. The 20-year-old Ivorian defender has quickly risen through the ranks since joining Sporting in January 2023, establishing himself as one of the most exciting young centre-backs in European football.
His impressive performances have attracted significant interest from top clubs across the continent. Diomande played a key role in Sporting’s title-winning campaign last season, making 26 appearances under then-manager Ruben Amorim, now at Manchester United.
Despite his relatively recent arrival in Lisbon, speculation about Diomande’s future has intensified, suggesting a potential big-money move in the January transfer window.
According to Portuguese newspaper Record, Bayern Munich are considered frontrunners to secure Diomande’s services, but Arsenal and Chelsea are also actively pursuing the defender. While both London clubs made initial contact, Sporting swiftly rejected their offers.
Arsenal, however, have maintained their interest in Diomande for over a year, and remain determined to sign him, having already seen a £30 million bid rejected last summer.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 5: Ousmane Diomande of Sporting CP in action during the pre-season friendly match between Everton and Sporting Lisbon at Goodison Park on August 5, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)Diomande’s focus and release clauseDiomande is aware of the considerable interest from various European clubs, but remains focused on his current club. Sporting CP are currently performing well in their title defense and his primary focus remains on their continued success. Diomande has an impressive €80 million (£66 million) release clause in his contract, which runs until 2027.
Sporting acknowledges that they are unlikely to receive an offer approaching that figure but recognize the potential for a significant transfer fee.
Diomande’s agent, Luis Cassaiano Neves, has emphasized the player’s contentment at Sporting CP, describing the club as the ideal environment for his development.
He stressed Diomande’s commitment to Sporting’s objectives this season, including winning the league title. Neves publicly stated that Sporting is where Diomande sees his present and future.
Amid the interest of Real Madrid, FC Barcelona's coach Hansi Flick could play a pivotal role to hijack a deal involving a Bayern Munich's young star. Teams are already preparing to make some moves in the transfer window, specifically Real Madrid, who are going through an injury crisis with several key parts of the system absent. However, in Los Blancos attempt to sign Bayern Munich‘ young star, FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick would reportedly try to make his move and hijack the deal.
Alphonso Davies, widely regarded as one of the best left-backs in the world, is entering the final year of his contract with Bayern Munich, making him one of the most coveted players in Europe. Real Madrid, seeking more dynamism on their left flank, sees him as a potential replacement for Ferland Mendy. Meanwhile, Manchester United has also expressed interest.
Now, Barcelona could join the race, with Flick playing a key role in the effort. According to German outlet BILD, Barcelona hope that the German boss, who shared locker rooms with Davies during his time coaching Bayern, can convince the player. Flick conquered alongside Davies the 2019-2020 UEFA Champions League, overseeing Davies’ rapid development and playing a crucial part in transforming him into a global star.
On the race for Davies between the 3 giant club, 4 if we count Bayern, who are still looking for a convincing deal, Flick is betting hard for the left back. As BILD reports, he even asked Barcelona‘s president Joan Laporta to make an effort to sign him.
Alphonso Davies is certainly one of the most prolific defenders in the world, and him in the free agency is a great opportunity for clubs. Real Madrid and Manchester United are in a more advantageous position in financial terms, as Barcelona faces several struggles to sign players due to the high debts they own. However, Flick communicating with Davies could tip the scales in their favor.
Davies’ contractual situation with BayernBayern Munich has yet to secure a contract extension with Davies, and speculation about his future has grown. When asked in May about the possibility of joining Real Madrid, Davies remained noncommittal: “Will I play here at the Bernabeu next? Right now, my agent is talking to Bayern. Whatever happens, I’m very grateful to Bayern”.
Things have been really slow since then. On Bayern’s side, the club director Christoph Freund revealed feeling confident to sign a new deal with the Canadian star. “New deal for Davies? The confidence is there**,” he said.
“I’m positive about how much fun Phonzy (Alphonso) is having at the moment. The style of play suits him. We hope that things will continue this way for a long time to come,” Freund ended the topic.
After winning the UEFA EURO 2024, a Spanish teammate revealed that Lamine Yamal tried to persuade him to join FC Barcelona during the summer transfer window. Spain’s dominance in the UEFA EURO 2024 highlighted a young and vibrant squad, managed expertly by coach Luis de la Fuente. After winning the competition, a Spain national teammate admitted that Lamine Yamal attempted to convince him to join FC Barcelona.
One of Yamal’s partners during the whole competition was Nico Williams. With him on the left side, and the Barca player on the right side, they created a deadly duo that teams across Europe struggled to defend during the whole competition.
In La Revuelta TV program, the Athletic Bilbao player admitted that both Barcelona players Yamal and Alejandro Balde pressured him to join the club. “On top of that, those guys—Lamine, Balde, and all their crew—weren’t helping. They kept telling me, ‘Come on, brother, just come already,’” Nico said while laughing. “I told them, ‘I’ll let you know**,’” he added.
The 22-year-old winger also opened up about the difficulties of dealing with transfer rumors and criticism from fans of both Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao: “You try to escape a bit, but you always get some criticism, especially on Twitter, which is where it’s the harshest. I’ve suffered, honestly, I won’t lie. Even now that I’ve distanced myself from it, I still get messages saying they don’t need me anymore. They said all sorts of things to me, from both sides**.”
His older brother, Iñaki Williams, joined the interview and shared his perspective on supporting Nico during the uncertain period. “As the older brother, I didn’t want to interfere in his decision*. All I wanted was for him to be happy with whatever choice he made. If my brother was certain he wanted to stay at Athletic, I encouraged him to continue***,” commented his brother Iñaki.
Barcelona’s pursuit of Nico WilliamsBarcelona’s ongoing financial struggles have forced the club to rely on free transfers and creative solutions to strengthen their squad. However, Nico Williams was an exception. The Catalans reportedly considered meeting Athletic Bilbao’s €60 million asking price to reunite Williams with Yamal.
Despite Barca’s interest, the move didn’t materialize due to concerns about roster space and whether Nico would receive sufficient playing time. Williams, unwilling to jeopardize his career by sitting on the bench, opted to stay at Athletic.
Instead, Barca went for Lepizig Dani Olmo, who had forged a bond with the institution during his time in the Academy. Barca paid €55M for him, but Olmo was unable to feature in the first game due to the reasons specified before. However, after Andreas Christensen suffered an injury that sidelines him during the entirety of the season, Barca was able to sign up Olmo in the squad.
Nico Williams remains under contract with Athletic Bilbao until June 2026, with a market value of €70 million, according to Transfermarkt. While a transfer may not be financially feasible for Barcelona at the moment, Yamal’s continued influence within the Spain national team setup could play a role in swaying Williams’ future decisions.
With Manchester City’s 2-1 loss to Brighton in the Premier League, Pep Guardiola has reached an unprecedented low in his illustrious coaching career. Manchester City missed the chance to climb to the top of the Premier League table after a 2-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on Matchday 11. The loss marked a historic low for Pep Guardiola, who reached an unprecedented milestone in his managerial career.
For the first time, Guardiola has suffered four consecutive losses in his career as a coach. Despite dominating the first half, City failed to maintain their advantage, allowing Brighton to turn the game around in the second half.
In 898 matches across his stints with FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City, Guardiola had never endured such a streak. The last time the City boss got through a similar situation was in April 2018, when his City side lost three consecutive matches—two against Liverpool in the Champions League quarterfinals and one against Manchester United in the Premier League.
Guardiola emphasized after the 4-1 defeat to Sporting Lisbon in the UEFA Champions League that his focus was on lifting the team amid its injury crisis and performance struggles. City’s next match, a Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur on November 23 at the Etihad Stadium, will provide the opportunity to end this dismal run.
Guardiola’s four-game losing streak: A breakdownIn a span of 10 days, City endured four defeats, an unheard-of situation for Guardiola. The streak began in late October when Tottenham Hotspur eliminated City from the Carabao Cup with a 2-1 victory. Days later, Bournemouth stunned the reigning champions with a 2-1 win at the Vitality Stadium, marking the Cherries’ first-ever triumph over City.
Hoping to bounce back in the Champions League, Guardiola’s side traveled to Portugal to face Sporting Lisbon. Despite taking the lead, City crumbled under Viktor Gyokeres’ hat-trick, succumbing to a 4-1 defeat.
The streak culminated at Brighton’s Community Stadium, where City again opened the scoring but faltered in the second half. Brighton’s João Pedro and Matt O’Riley sealed the comeback, with Seagulls boss Fabian Hürzeler, at 31 years old, becoming the youngest coach to defeat Guardiola.
Manchester City’s second-half strugglesA clear pattern has emerged in City’s losses: dominance in the first half, followed by second-half collapses. This was evident in the matches against Sporting Lisbon and Brighton, where City initially took control but lost momentum after halftime.
The absence of Rodri, sidelined with an ACL injury, has left a glaring void in midfield, impacting City’s ability to manage games effectively. Against Brighton, City managed just one shot on target in the second half, further highlighting their struggles.
Over their last three matches, City has conceded six goals while scoring just one. Guardiola will need to address this drop in intensity if his side is to recover from this challenging period and reassert their dominance in domestic and European competitions.
Looking to secure a replacement for Neymar, reports suggest that Al Hilal have shifted their focus from Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo to Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah. With Neymar’s future at Al Hilal uncertain, the Saudi giants are reportedly preparing a blockbuster move in the upcoming transfer window. Initially linked with Cristiano Ronaldo, the club has now shifted its focus, making Liverpool star Mohamed Salah their top priority.
According to Ben Jacobs via GIVEMESPORT, the Saudi Pro League champions are determined to secure Salah’s signature next summer. The success of this move heavily depends on Liverpool’s stance, as Salah enters the final year of his contract with negotiations over an extension stalling.
Ronaldo, meanwhile, remains under contract with Al Nassr until 2025, with the club eager to extend his deal through 2026. The Portuguese icon has already expressed his intent to retire at Al Nassr, making a switch to a direct rival unlikely.
Beyond footballing reasons, Salah’s potential transfer could hold significant strategic value for the Saudi Pro League. Adding Egypt’s biggest star to the league would bolster its international appeal and may even secure a tailored broadcasting package for Egypt, aligning with the Pro League’s plans to renegotiate international television rights in 2025.
While Salah has not directly addressed the transfer rumors, his recent message on social media left fans wondering about his future. “Top of the table is where this club belongs. Nothing less. All teams win matches, but there’s only one champion in the end. That’s what we want. Thank you for your support last night. No matter what happens, I will never forget what scoring at Anfield feels like**,” Salah posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Salah already drew interest from Saudi Arabia beforeThis isn’t the first time Salah has been linked to the Saudi Pro League. In the summer of 2023, Al Ittihad made a massive offer of €150 million after an initial €80 million bid was rejected. However, Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp was resolute in keeping Salah, dismissing any possibility of a transfer.
“Mo Salah is a Liverpool player and is essential to everything we do. If there were anything, the answer would be no… My philosophy in life is that I think about a problem when I have it, and there is absolutely nothing right now,” Klopp stated at the time, emphasizing Salah’s value to the team.
In a landmark gesture that transcends national rivalries, Brazil will honor Argentina’s Lionel Messi at Rio de Janeiro’s legendary Maracana Stadium. In a landmark gesture that transcends national rivalries, Brazil will honor Argentina’s Lionel Messi at Rio de Janeiro’s legendary Maracana Stadium. The iconic forward’s footprints will join those of Pele, Garrincha, Ronaldo Nazario, and Neymar on the stadium’s prestigious ‘Walk of Fame’, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the sport.
The decision, officially announced by Brazilian journalist Fabricio Chicca, has been met with widespread approval and admiration from both Brazilian and Argentine fans. Messi, who lifted the World Cup with Argentina in 2022, will etch his legacy into Brazilian history at the Maracana, where he’s been invited to leave his mark during a friendly match between Flamengo and Messi’s Inter Miami in February 2025. This recognition is the culmination of years of admiration for the forward’s career; an initial invitation had come after the 2019 Copa America, though Argentina’s semifinal loss to Brazil had postponed plans.
Adriano Jose dos Santos, president of the Superintendency of Sports of the State of Rio de Janeiro, expressed his admiration for Messi’s impact back in late 2022. He stated, “Winning the World Cup is the crowning glory of a beautiful and victorious career. Nothing could be fairer than Maracana honoring him. Messi is truly a genius of the ball.”
Maracana’s ‘Walk of Fame’: Pantheon of legendsJoining Maracana’s Walk of Fame puts the Inter Miami captain alongside a select group of players who have left their mark in international soccer. He will be one of the few foreign players honored, joining legends such as Chile’s Elías Figueroa, Uruguay’s Alcides Ghiggia and Sebastian Abreu, and Germany’s Franz Beckenbauer. The walk serves as a celebration of players whose contributions transcend borders, making the 36-year-old’s addition a symbolic nod to his influence on soccer and his rivalry-turned-respect with Brazil.
Messi’s Miami and Flamengo to feature in Club World CupMessi’s presence at Maracana will coincide with another significant event: Inter Miami’s entry into the 2025 Club World Cup. Hosted by the United States, the tournament will see Inter Miami, alongside Brazilian clubs Flamengo, Fluminense, and Palmeiras, competing against international champions. Inter Miami secured its place in the tournament by winning the MLS Supporters’ Shield, awarded to the team with the best record during the regular season.
Alongside Luis Suarez, the duo will represent MLS on the global stage. Scheduled between June and July 2025, this will mark one of Messi’s last international club tournaments as he moves closer to the end of his storied career.
The ex-Barcelona star’s tribute at the Maracana underscores his global impact and a level of respect that crosses even the most fierce national boundaries. This honor not only celebrates his success but also reflects Brazil’s appreciation for a player whose talents have elevated the game for fans worldwide.
After displaying his remarkable goal-scoring prowess, London clubs Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly poised to join Manchester United in the race to sign Viktor Gyokeres. Viktor Gyokeres has solidified his place as one of Europe’s most prolific strikers over the past year, drawing interest from top clubs across the continent. Initially seen as a potential signing for Manchester United, especially with Sporting Lisbon coach Ruben Amorim set to join the Red Devils, Premier League rivals Arsenal and Chelsea are now reportedly entering the race for the Swedish forward.
After a breakthrough season with EFL Championship side Coventry City, Gyokeres made a €24 million move to Sporting Lisbon. Under Amorim’s guidance, the striker has flourished, amassing an astounding 66 goals and 19 assists in just 67 games. This near-perfect goal-per-game ratio has made him one of the most sought-after players in the current transfer market.
While Manchester United initially seemed the likely destination—given Amorim’s impending arrival and their pressing need for a reliable goal-scorer—reports from The Sun suggest that Arsenal and Chelsea are now strong contenders for the Sporting star.
Gyokeres’ price tag is reportedly around €65 million. However, United’s financial constraints, coupled with their ongoing rebuilding process and costly new stadium project, make them outsiders in this high-stakes bidding war.
When asked about the possibility of bringing Gyokeres to Manchester, Amorim preferred to remain cautious: “I‘ve just made peace with the Sporting fans so I’m not even going to make a joke about it. Gyokeres is a Sporting player and it’s is a great club, he did a lot for the club. He just has to stay and finish the season at the club.”
In contrast, Arsenal and Chelsea are currently better positioned both competitively and financially. Chelsea, under the ownership of Todd Boehly’s BlueCo, and Arsenal, buoyed by their recent resurgence, both offer more immediate chances of silverware and the resources to meet Sporting’s valuation.
Bayern Munich and PSG join the raceThe competition doesn’t end in England. According to French outlet L’Equipe, Paris Saint Germain tried to sign Viktor Gyokeres amid 2024, but coach Luis Enrique intervened to block the transfer due to the amount of strikers the team already had. However, that interest never disappeared, and will insist on signing the Sweden player in the next transfer window.
On the other hand, according to Sky Germany, Bayern Munich has also inquired about the Swedish international, turning the pursuit of Gyokeres into a five-way battle between some of Europe’s biggest clubs.
Gyokeres joins Messi and Aguero in an elite listGyokeres’ stock rose even higher after Sporting’s stunning 4-1 victory over Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League, where he netted a hat-trick to secure the comeback. With this performance, the Swedish striker joined Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero in an elite group of players.
Gyokeres is now part of the list of players to ever score three goals in a single game against a Pep Guardiola-coached team. The first to ever do such thing was Aguero in 2014, in a City-Bayern game. Messi did the same, but in a game between Barcelona and Manchester City. The other two players that complete the list are Leicester City’s striker Jamie Vardy, who did it twice, and Cristopher Nkunku in 2021.
Real Madrid’s injury woes intensified dramatically during their recent La Liga match against Osasuna, where three key players—Rodrygo Goes, Eder Militao, and Lucas Vazquez—were forced off in the first half due to various injuries. Real Madrid’s injury woes intensified dramatically during their recent La Liga match against Osasuna, where three key players—Rodrygo Goes, Eder Militao, and Lucas Vazquez—were forced off in the first half due to various injuries. Manager Carlo Ancelotti, already facing a challenging season with the absences of players like Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, and Thibaut Courtois, now has an even thinner squad as the team battles through a crucial part of the season.
The first injury blow came in the form of Brazilian forward Rodrygo, who was substituted just 20 minutes into the match. Rodrygo had only recently returned to the lineup following a brief spell on the sidelines, but he appeared to aggravate a lingering thigh injury during the game. The visibly upset Brazilian was substituted for Brahim Diaz, his left thigh packed in ice as he took his place on the bench in tears, reflecting his frustration and Madrid’s growing struggles with keeping players healthy.
Following examinations on Saturday, the La Liga winners confirmed that Rodrygo would be sidelined until the beginning of December due to a muscular issue. The 23-year-old’s exclusion also spells bad news for the Brazil national team as the player, recently called up for World Cup qualifiers, would miss upcoming international matches due to this recurrence of injury.
What happened to Militao and Vazquez and how long will they be out?Perhaps the most serious injury of the night came when center-back Eder Militao went down clutching his right knee after an aerial challenge. Militao, who previously suffered an ACL tear in his left knee, screamed in pain and had to be stretchered off. His distress suggests that this injury may also be severe, potentially sidelining him for months.
In an update, the club confirmed that an ACL and meniscus injuries have ended Eder Militao’s season. This is a devastating blow not only for the player, who has worked his way back from a previous knee injury but also for Madrid, which is now left with limited options in central defense.
With his long-term absence, Madrid’s central defense relies heavily on Antonio Rudiger and Jesus Vallejo. Ancelotti also utilized youth player Raul Asencio rather than Vallejo when Militao left the pitch, indicating a reluctance to rely heavily on Vallejo in Madrid’s demanding season.
The final blow came just before halftime when Lucas Vazquez called for medical attention after feeling discomfort in his left thigh. Despite attempting to finish the first half, he was ultimately replaced by Luka Modric at halftime. The 33-year-old’s thigh was visibly bandaged as he left the pitch, raising concerns over the extent of his injury.
Tests conducted after the game revealed that the Spanish fullback would miss three weeks due to a muscular issue. With right-back Dani Carvajal already out for the season with a knee injury Los Blancos are left without any natural right-back, adding to Ancelotti’s tactical challenges.
What now for Madrid’s defensive depth?With Carvajal and Alaba sidelined and now Militao and Vazquez potentially out, Madrid’s defensive depth is in serious jeopardy. The only fully fit defenders available to Ancelotti are Fran Garcia, Ferland Mendy, Antonio Rüdiger, and Jesús Vallejo, making squad rotation extremely difficult as they compete in both La Liga and the Champions League.
Madrid managed to win the match with goals from Vinicius and Jude Bellingham, who each helped secure a 2-0 lead. However, the victory comes at a significant cost with the team’s depth further compromised.
This latest injury crisis compounds the challenges facing Ancelotti as Real Madrid navigates a demanding season with limited options in defense. Madrid’s medical team will conduct tests to determine the extent of each player’s injuries, but initial signs indicate that both Militao and Vazquez may face extended periods on the sidelines, while Rodrygo’s injury will require careful monitoring. These injuries could prompt Madrid to explore tactical adjustments or even consider reinforcements in the upcoming transfer window to bolster their stretched squad.
The club now looks to Ancelotti’s ingenuity to manage a challenging campaign ahead, particularly if Militao’s injury is as serious as feared, threatening to leave Madrid severely weakened at the back.
Following Manchester City midfielder Rodri’s 2024 Ballon d’Or win, an unexpected tension has surfaced between him and Real Madrid’s Vinicius. Following Manchester City midfielder Rodri’s 2024 Ballon d’Or win, an unexpected tension has surfaced between him and Real Madrid’s Vinicius. The Brazilian forward’s choice to skip the awards ceremony, along with other Madrid players, did not go unnoticed by Rodri, who subtly addressed their absence in an interview with France Football. The Spaniard suggested that knowing how to lose gracefully is as important as knowing how to win, a remark widely interpreted as aimed at Vinicius and his Real Madrid teammates.
The Ballon d’Or, one of the most prestigious awards in soccer, saw an unusual absence of Los Blancos stars this year. Vinicius, along with Jude Bellingham and Dani Carvajal, all declined to attend after learning Vinicius would not take home the title. In contrast, Rodri, who has just become the third defensive player to win the award since 1996, expressed his surprise and disappointment at their absence, noting, “Would I have preferred everyone to be present? Obviously, yes… The best team of the year did not attend the ceremony despite having the best coach and the highest scorer”. His remarks underscored his belief in the importance of showing support, even in less favorable situations.
In his interview, the 28-year-old appeared to reference the Madrid players’ decision, hinting at his view that being present at the ceremony should extend beyond winning. “Knowing how to win but also knowing how to lose is important,” he remarked, adding, “For example, last year, Erling [Haaland] was in a better position than me to win. I wanted to come to support him in that special moment.” He recounted how, even in years past, he chose to attend, regardless of his odds of winning, as a show of respect and solidarity with fellow players.
Rodri, who has been sidelined by an injury since Manchester City’s draw with Arsenal in September, said the event provided him with a welcome “breath of fresh air” amid a challenging recovery period. His words reinforced his view that such gatherings honor the collective spirit of the sport, a value he believes should extend to all top players, win or lose.
What did Rodri say about Madrid’s reaction and Benzema’s comments?Upon learning of Real Madrid’s absence while en route to Paris, the midfielder admitted he initially thought it was a rumor. “My first reaction was disbelief; I didn’t believe it. It’s just fake news, I thought.” However, when he landed, congratulatory messages began pouring in, affirming his win. “When I heard George Weah say my name, I covered my face with my hands; I couldn’t believe it,” he shared, describing the moment as surreal.
When asked about recent comments by ex-Madrid player Karim Benzema, who suggested Vinicius deserved the title, Rodri remained diplomatic, acknowledging that Benzema had a right to his opinion. However, he felt justified in his achievement, noting, “I appealed to a jury of a hundred voters… Paul Scholes, another respected midfielder, also praised my play as very intelligent.” Rodri added, “Football goes far beyond scoring goals. The fact a midfielder won can inspire children to become team players.”
Reflecting on his approach to gameKnown for his intelligent play and consistency, Rodri offered some insight into the qualities he believes led to his win. The Spaniard admitted he may not be the fastest or most skillful passer, but highlighted his strategic awareness on the field: “I continuously understand where I can be the best… when to push forward with my teammates, when to pull back, when to accelerate, and when to slow down.” This unique ability to read and react effectively on the field, he believes, has earned him recognition.
Rodri attributed his success not just to his skills, but to his consistency. “That’s why I consider Messi and Cristiano as the greatest,” he explained, referring to their sustained excellence over nearly two decades. Yet, he also acknowledged areas he aims to improve, particularly his emotional control during defeats. “I need to learn to keep a cool head,” he admitted, adding that even he sometimes struggles with maintaining composure in challenging moments.
Recent decisions surrounding Kylian Mbappe’s exclusion, paired with whispers of frustration among other prominent players, have fueled calls for Zinedine Zidane to step in as the new manager. In a surprising turn, Didier Deschamps, the longstanding coach of France’s national team, is under mounting pressure as discontent reportedly brews among key players and fans alike. Recent decisions surrounding Kylian Mbappe’s exclusion, paired with whispers of frustration among other prominent players, have fueled calls for Zinedine Zidane to step in as the new manager. With cracks appearing in Deschamps’ relationship with some of his most influential players, the national team’s once-stable foundation appears to be shifting.
The current atmosphere around the French national team is one of high tension, highlighted by the conspicuous absence of Kylian Mbappe for the second consecutive call-up to the squad. Deschamps, addressing the media, stated, “It’s my decision; it’s better this way”. Though he didn’t provide specifics, Deschamps assured that he spoke directly with Mbappe, adding, “We can disagree on certain topics, but it’s my responsibility to make decisions”. Yet his response has left fans with more questions than answers, particularly with concerns surrounding the player’s off-field issues and potential legal complications in Sweden.
The 25-year-old’s absence has naturally evoked comparisons to the Karim Benzema controversy. Benzema’s fall from grace following a 2015 scandal saw the former Los Blancos striker largely barred from the national team until 2021. Though the striker eventually returned, his relationship with Deschamps remained strained. In a way, this episode set a precedent for Mbappe’s situation, as the national team once again grapples with complex dynamics involving high-profile players.
Zidane factor: Could change be imminent?The influential journalist Romain Molina recently revealed deeper layers to the Mbappe-Deschamps conflict, claiming that Mbappe himself had little desire to attend this training camp, hinting that the rift with Deschamps could be beyond repair. Molina, whose insights reach millions through his social media presence, added, “The player and his mother are somewhat disconnected from reality. They feel there’s a conspiracy against them, particularly from the French press”. This perceived isolation has made the forward wary of the national team environment, where he believes he’s misunderstood or even resented by sections of the press and fanbase.
As dissatisfaction grows within the squad, Molina is clamoring for Zinedine Zidane to take over the reins. The 45-year-old boss, who enjoyed an illustrious managerial stint at Real Madrid, is currently without a club and would be an accessible option if the French Football Federation decided to part ways with Deschamps. Although Deschamps led France to World Cup glory in 2018, his 12-year tenure is now under scrutiny, with multiple voices from within the camp calling for a fresh perspective.
The French Football Federation, however, has reiterated its confidence in Deschamps to lead France to the 2026 World Cup, dismissing suggestions of an imminent managerial change. Yet Zidane’s undeniable appeal and close ties with several national players continue to fuel speculation. Jerome Rothen, former French international, stated that Deschamps’ decision to sideline Mbappe “will leave its mark” and could foster long-term resentment within the squad. “How can you explain to your group that your leader, your captain, did not come because he needed protection? It will not be accepted in the locker room,” Rothen asserted.
What lies ahead for Deschamps, Mbappe, and France?Deschamps’ future remains uncertain, with the squad reportedly divided over his leadership and Mbappe’s absence looming over the current Nations League run. As France’s qualification to the Nations League quarterfinals hangs in the balance, the national team faces a pivotal moment in its modern era. Whether or not Zidane is called upon in the near future, the leadership crisis surrounding Deschamps and the Mbappe rift points to a potential reshaping of the team’s dynamics.
Should Deschamps continue as manager, it will require addressing the growing concerns among players and balancing his relationship with Mbappe and the rest of the squad. Conversely, if Zidane takes over, his arrival could offer a clean slate, reinvigorating a team still considered among the world’s best. Regardless, the calls for change signal that Deschamps’ established authority within the French team may soon face its ultimate test.
Spain’s latest national team selection for the November international break surprisingly comes with a notable absence: no players from Real Madrid made the roster. Spain’s latest national team selection for the November international break surprisingly comes with a notable absence: no players from Real Madrid made the roster. This marks the first time since October 2021 that Spain’s squad lacks representation from the club, and it raises questions about the current state of this soccer giant. For Madrid, a team with a historic legacy of fielding top Spanish talent, the exclusion has led many to wonder if this signals a downturn for one of the world’s most prestigious clubs.
Luis de la Fuente, Spain’s head coach, announced the team roster without a single Madrid player, which largely reflects the club’s lack of available talent for the national squad. Injuries have sidelined Dani Carvajal for the season, and other recent departures, such as Joselu and Nacho, left a gap in Los Blancos’ contributions to Spain’s team. De la Fuente could still consider other players like Jesus Vallejo, Fran Garcia, Lucas Vazquez, or Dani Ceballos in the future, but for now, they haven’t made the cut.
The last time La Roja went without Madrid players was during the Final Four of the UEFA Nations League in 2021, under Luis Enrique. At the time, they managed to defeat Italy in the semifinals but fell short to France in the final. This decision was widely discussed, as it marked a significant departure from tradition; Madrid’s top players had always been pivotal to the national team’s success, representing both Spanish and Madridista values on the international stage. But today, a noticeable shift is underway.
Shift away from legacy of producing top talentThe 2023-24 La Liga winners have long been known for their success in producing or signing Spain’s top players, with icons like Raul, Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, and Fernando Hierro defining both club and country. Known for their fighting spirit and strategic play, these icons contributed immensely to La Roja’s successes and Madrid’s record-breaking legacy as 15-time Champions League winners. However, the team’s recent academy system hasn’t matched the talent output of prior generations, and players once integral to the Spanish national team’s strength are no longer present.
The current situation points to a larger issue within the development strategy at the Santiago Bernabeu. Historically, its youth academy has consistently produced players who go on to become stars for both the Whites and Spain. The drop-off in recent years is leaving La Roja without its traditional backbone of Madridistas, and the team’s identity has subtly shifted toward the Valencian Community, Basque Country, and Catalonia, which currently contributes 22 of the 26 players in this squad.
All-time low or temporary setback?Although Real Madrid has built an unmatched history with Spanish soccer, recent results suggest that their dominance may be fading. Carlo Ancelotti’s side’s defensive issues have been increasingly concerning, evidenced by uncharacteristic losses to Barcelona and Milan in the Spanish capital, conceding seven goals in total—a feat not seen in 15 years. The issue wasn’t just in being outscored but in the way Madrid appeared disorganized and lacked their usual cohesion and determination, frustrating loyal supporters. This lackluster performance mirrored the club’s absence from the Ballon d’Or gala, adding to the perception of Real Madrid’s recent struggles.
While it’s hard to pinpoint if Madrid is experiencing an all-time low, the current absence of its players in La Roja does bring to light the need for a strategic refocus. As the club grapples with questions about talent development and tactical direction, fans are left to wonder how Real Madrid will return to its former glory. Spain’s current national roster might represent a new era, but whether Madrid will adapt and rebuild to contribute more to Spain’s squad—or risk becoming a secondary player in the future of Spanish soccer—remains to be seen.
Despite claiming the top of world soccer alongside Lionel Messi, Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni highly considered leaving the team. Lionel Scaloni cemented his name as the best Argentina national team coach in history after achieving 4 back-to-back trophies in a nation that struggled 28 whole years to get one. Despite reaching the top alongside Lionel Messi, Scaloni admitted that he “almost left” the Argentina national team after winning the 2022 World Cup.
On talks with Neura Media‘s Alejandro Fantino, the Argentine coach addressed the moment of doubt he had after conquering the trophy against France: “There was a time, after the World Cup, after Brazil and El Maracana, there was a moment were I wasn’t feeling alright. With myself, I was feeling uncomfortable… some fears that weren’t there before suddenly appeared. It was 6 months after the World Cup, and we immediately had to compete again for the World Cup qualifiers.”
When asked if he felt some sort of desperation or agony, Scaloni gave a blunt answer. “I wouldn’t be able to tell you, because I didn’t talked to anybody. My wife told me to go and speak with a professional, but I saved it for myself. It was during that time after the Maracana where I said ‘I have to think’ because I was feeling I wasn’t at 100%**,” he said.
“If you start thinking about what you’ve achieved, maybe it’s counterproductive. I talk about this with my coaching staff, my wife, I was even talking to Pablo Aimar about it. If you start to think that in terms of titles we’ve achieved something unbelievable, and then you start thinking ‘what is next?‘” the Argentine said. “Because we always go for more, the people ask you for more, and maybe your head starts thinking ‘What would be more than this?‘ That’s why I think taking a time to think doesn’t help me,” he added.
Scaloni overcame a challenging period to once again lead the Argentine national team to major success. Since making those unexpected remarks in November 2023, he has risen to the occasion and guided Argentina to victory in the 2024 Copa America.
What made Scaloni change his mind?The team was enjoying an unprecedented period of success. Yet, coach Scaloni found himself questioning whether he could continue leading the squad, grappling with the pressure, exhaustion, exposure, and other personal challenges. However, Scaloni revealed that after opening up to his inner circle about these struggles, he was able to overcome them and move forward.
“It’s useless to stay in a place where you can’t be yourself. I talked about this problems with the main actors: players, people from the Federation, my coaching staff, my family.. and the answer I received at that moment was ‘It’s ok, take your time’, and after some time I though that everyone could help me in this way, and I renew the energy I initially lost,” the coach admitted.
What did Scaloni said in El Maracana?After winning the 2021 Copa America, 2022 Finalissima and the 2022 World Cup, now Argentina won 1-0 to Brazil in his own house, El Maracana. However, in that 21st of November, the coach dropped some news that left some fans worried.
“Now it’s time for me to stop and think. These players gave us a lot to the coaching staff and I need to think what I’m going to do,” he said in the post match press conference. “This is not a goodbye, but I need some time because the bar is to high and I turns difficult to keep going, keep winning… This team needs a coach that has enough energy and be OK**,” he ended.
Hansi Flick has successfully built a winning team at FC Barcelona almost from scratch. Now, one of the club’s rising young stars has earned a call-up and will now share the field with his club teammate, Lamine Yamal. FC Barcelona has been on an impressive run, winning nine of their last 10 games across all competitions. Under the guidance of Hansi Flick, the team appears to have been transformed into a title-contending force in just his debut season. With the international break on the horizon, one of Barcelona’s breakout stars has earned a call-up to join Lamine Yamal in the Spain national team.
Following a breakthrough start to the season, Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado has received his first-ever call-up to the Spain senior team. The 21-year-old has been one of Flick’s standout discoveries, stepping up amid a midfield injury crisis. When asked about his decision, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente praised Casado’s qualities.
“His call-up is due to his quality, hard work, and talent. Some players need the highest level of demands to bring out the best in themselves. Probably, if he hadn’t been placed in Barça’s first team, we wouldn’t have seen his full potential. This is a very clear case; he’s a player who still has a lot to show and much to improve**.”
The coach also lauded Barcelona’s emphasis on nurturing young talent: “I insist, I don’t look at where players come from. We only evaluate those who are good. Barça and other clubs in Spain are doing excellent work, and the goal is to give opportunities to talented, young, and capable people. That never fails, and we celebrate when players like this emerge. The work being done at the grassroots level is remarkable**.”
Casado’s rise to prominence comes as Barcelona struggled to fill the void left by Sergio Busquets in the defensive midfield role. After several attempts to find a reliable replacement, Casado has cemented his spot in Flick’s starting XI. In 14 matches under Flick, the midfielder has averaged 2.5 tackles per game, boasts a 90.2% pass completion rate, and has recorded five assists, including one to Lamine Yamal, his now-national teammate.
Casado’s journey to the Spain national teamUnlike Yamal, who dazzled at just 16, Casado’s path to the spotlight has been one of perseverance. Spending the bulk of his development years with Barça Athletic in Spain’s third division, Casado rarely had opportunities with the first team. Doubts over his physical development were a significant factor holding him back.
Under Xavi Hernandez, Barcelona’s former manager, Casado managed just five first-team appearances, barely accumulating 90 minutes of total playtime. Facing limited opportunities, the midfielder considered leaving the club during the last transfer window to find regular playing time elsewhere.
However, circumstances shifted dramatically. Flick was appointed as head coach, Sergi Roberto departed, and injuries to Frenkie de Jong and Marc Bernal left gaps in Barcelona’s midfield. These events paved the way for Casado to step into the spotlight. Since earning his chance, he has become an irreplaceable figure in the starting lineup.
Now, after his meteoric rise, Barcelona is determined to hold onto their newfound gem. According to El Nacional, the club has no plans to sell Casado despite interest from European giants Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain, and Arsenal. A true testament to his resilience and dedication.
As tensions mount between Kylian Mbappe and Didier Deschamps, the French national team finds itself at the center of a heated debate. As tensions mount between Kylian Mbappe and Didier Deschamps, the French national team finds itself at the center of a heated debate. In a surprising turn of events, Deschamps decided to exclude Mbappe from the French squad for their Nations League clashes against Israel and Italy. For fans and analysts alike, the reasoning remains ambiguous, leaving some to wonder if there is more beneath the surface than the superstar’s reported “physical issues.”
The absence of the 26-year-old Real Madrid forward from the national squad has led to widespread speculation about possible rifts between him and his national team coach. Mbappe’s exclusion follows a string of questionable incidents. Last month, the star forward was pulled from a match window, with French management explaining his absence as precautionary for “physical problems”. Still, Deschamps offered only a vague comment, noting, “It’s better this way,” without diving into specifics. His reticence, paired with the player’s ongoing club commitments, fueled theories of a deeper tension in their working relationship.
Speculation intensified when Daniel Riolo, a prominent journalist from RMC, suggested that Deschamps’ choice could be linked to prior incidents where Mbappe seemingly bypassed the national team’s guidelines. One notable incident was when Mbappe, despite his reported injury, took to the pitch for Real Madrid just days after missing national duty, leading Riolo to claim, “Deschamps made a good and fair decision because he could not allow Mbappe to embarrass him again in front of the press and the team.”
Hard truth? Mbappe reportedly makes harsh decisionThe mystery surrounding Mbappe’s absence deepened when it was reported by Romain Molina that Mbappe has chosen to step back from the national team altogether under the current circumstances. According to Molina, the player’s preference is to avoid participation until the situation changes with Deschamps. As Deschamps announced his most recent squad, he remarked that the forward had expressed a desire to join, but Molina countered this, asserting that Mbappe had declined due to the strained dynamic with the coach.
With the captain’s absence, the team faces an immediate question: Who will fill the leadership void? Deschamps named Jules Kounde, N’Golo Kante, and Ibrahima Konate as potential captains in the upcoming matches, with Konate showing support for Mbappe. “The criticism towards Kylian is proportional to the attention he generates. It’s understandable that he is under much pressure,” he commented, offering a glimpse into the camaraderie within the squad.
Beyond the immediate concerns of form and fitness, it appears that personal and professional differences are compounding the situation. Reports suggest that Mbappe and his agent, who is also his mother, Fayza Lamari, feel isolated from a faction of the French media, seeing criticism as a concerted effort to disrupt his focus. Amid mounting pressure, the 26-year-old’s camp has allegedly adopted a “us against the world” mentality, further complicating relations with the French Football Federation (FFF) and Deschamps.
From Deschamps’ perspective, it’s clear that team unity takes precedence. The head coach has defended his stance, saying, “I speak directly with Kylian, and while we do not always agree, my priority is the team.” He did hint that Mbappe’s return might be possible in 2025, but this depends on whether harmony can be restored between the star forward and the coaching staff.
What lies ahead for Mbappe and Les BleusThe months ahead will be crucial in determining whether Mbappe, who remains one of France’s most talented and celebrated players, will continue his career with Les Bleus under Deschamps. For the fans, his exclusion feels like a pivotal moment, hinting at a more fragile relationship than previously understood. Should Mbappe hold firm in his decision to step back, the FFF will face a significant void on and off the pitch.
France fans now await clarity and resolution, eager to see if the prodigious forward can reconcile with Deschamps and ultimately rejoin his teammates in pursuit of international glory.
Inter Miami returns to action on Saturday night in a MLS game against Charlotte FC. The Herons are inching closer to securing the Supporters’ Shield. If the team can accomplish that achievement, it guarantees Inter Miami a home-field advantage in the MLS Cup playoffs. Are Inter Miami tickets cheaper via Ticketmaster or resale sites? As […] Inter Miami returns to action on Saturday night in a MLS game against Charlotte FC. The Herons are inching closer to securing the Supporters’ Shield. If the team can accomplish that achievement, it guarantees Inter Miami a home-field advantage in the MLS Cup playoffs.
Are Inter Miami tickets cheaper via Ticketmaster or resale sites?As of Friday at 8 AM ET, the cheapest ticket from Inter Miami’s official Ticketmaster site is $89 for a standing-room-only spot in the supporters section. Meanwhile, Ticketmaster’s cheapest actual seat is $95, tucked away in the stadium’s northeast corner in the temporary seats.
On the secondary market, the cheapest seat from Vivid Seats for the same game is $77 for a seat behind the goal in section 110. Meanwhile, Vivid Seats has seats on the sidelines for as low as $87. That same seat on Inter Miami’s Ticketmaster site is $156.
The other advantage of Vivid Seats is that it doesn’t include Ticketmaster’s expensive service fees, so you save even more at checkout.
Overall, this is par for the course when it comes to Inter Miami where tickets have been cheaper all season on the secondary market compared to the face value.
If you’ve never purchased a ticket from Vivid Seats, they’re offering World Soccer Talk readers a $20 discount on your first order if it’s over $200. To redeem the special offer, use this link and enter promo code SOCCER20 at checkout.
Whether you buy tickets from Vivid Seats, Ticketmaster, or any resale site, the first 6,000 fans who enter Chase Stadium will receive a limited-edition Inter Miami CF tote bag.
World Soccer Talk has been tracking the pricing of Inter Miami tickets throughout the season. Overall, the resale ticket prices on Vivid Seats have consistently been less expensive than the face value of Inter Miami tickets this season. At times, ticket prices dropped to as low as $4 when Messi was injured for a Leagues Cup game.
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This weekend's slate of Premier League games may not have the top-of-the-table clash that fans watched last weekend. That drama at the Etihad was great for fans, and they will hope to see more of the same with several great games on the schedule this weekend. The most enticing of those is likely Manchester United's […] This weekend’s slate of Premier League games may not have the top-of-the-table clash that fans watched last weekend. That drama at the Etihad was great for fans, and they will hope to see more of the same with several great games on the schedule this weekend. The most enticing of those is likely Manchester United’s game against Tottenham Hotspur. United has been struggling to find consistent form across all competitions. Likewise, Tottenham has been up and down this campaign. Both sides are in the middle of the table with two wins, two losses and a draw. If either is going to re-enter the race toward the top, this is a pivotal game on Sunday.
Other fans would have their eye on the opening game of the weekend. Newcastle is hosting Manchester City in a fixture with early title implications. Newcastle, despite struggling last season, is back in the top-four mix. However, a loss last weekend against Fulham crushed the momentum it formed. Hosting Manchester City at a boisterous St. James’ Park could be just the fixture to get things back on track.
Crystal Palace and Everton face one another in search of their first wins of the season. Sean Dyche may be on the hot seat at Goodison Park as the Toffees are desperate for results. The possibility of a new owner could be salvation for Everton, but the immediate issue is staying in the Premier League. Crystal Palace has been off to a sluggish start in Oliver Glasner’s first full season, but this is certainly a winnable game.
NBC coverageAfter spending the previous weekend in Chicago, the NBC crew returns to their home base for matchweek six in the Premier League. Rebecca Lowe, Tim Howard and Stephen Warnock are in the studio to cover the English top flight on Saturday and Sunday. Then, on Monday, Paul Burmeister hosts alongside Warnock and Danny Higginbotham.
Even though the games spread out over three days, the 10 a.m. kickoff window on Saturday is busy. There are five games available for fans. Therefore, it is a great chance to take advantage of GOAL RUSH, which is exclusively available on Peacock. This program focuses on one game, but it will show the major moments as they happen from simultaneous kickoffs.
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Fans can also watch the Premier League in 4K this weekend. The game available in higher resolution is the Wolves-Liverpool game on Saturday. This will require specific hardware and subscriptions to watch in 4K.
Premier League commentators on NBC: Matchweek 6Saturday, Sep. 287:30 a.m. — Newcastle vs. Manchester City. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream — Jon Champion and Michael Bridges.
10 a.m. — Brentford vs. West Ham United. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream — Andy Bishop and Tony Gale.
10 a.m. — Chelsea vs. Brighton and Hove Albion. Peacock Premium — Guy Havord and Lee Hendrie.
10 a.m. — Arsenal vs. Leicester City. Peacock Premium — Tony Jones and Matt Upson.
10 a.m. — Everton vs. Crystal Palace. Peacock Premium — Ian Crocker and Iain Dowie.
10 a.m. — Nottingham Forest vs. Fulham. Peacock Premium — Rob Jones and Dave Edwards.
12:30 p.m. — Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Liverpool. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream — IN 4K. — Peter Drury and Jim Beglin.
Sunday, Sep. 299 a.m. — Ipswich Town vs. Aston Villa. USA Network, Telemundo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream — Daniel Mann and Matt Holland.
11:30 a.m. — Manchester United vs. Tottenham Hotspur. USA Network, Telemundo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream — Jon Champion and Jim Beglin.
Monday, Sep. 303 p.m. — Bournemouth vs. Southampton. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream — Martin Tyler and Scott Minto.
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CONCACAF has officially revealed the 14 host stadiums in the USA and Canada for the 2025 Gold Cup. The biennial men's soccer tournament features national teams from North and Central America and the Caribbean. Like previous iterations of the competition, a majority of the matches will be in the United States. Only one city outside […] CONCACAF has officially revealed the 14 host stadiums in the USA and Canada for the 2025 Gold Cup. The biennial men’s soccer tournament features national teams from North and Central America and the Caribbean. Like previous iterations of the competition, a majority of the matches will be in the United States. Only one city outside of America, Vancouver, will serve as a host venue.
All 14 cities to host the 2025 Gold Cup games are also primarily on the western side of North America. This was previously planned as a way to ease scheduling conflicts with the 2025 Club World Cup. Both tournaments are happening simultaneously in the United States next summer. Because of this, the Gold Cup will be mostly on the West Coast. The Club World Cup, on the other hand, is set to be played out in the Eastern part of the country.
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— Gold Cup (@GoldCup) September 25, 2024
Other leading tournaments are not always in the same countryThe United States has hosted, or at least co-hosted, every single CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament in its history. This, however, is drastically different from competitions in other confederations.
For instance, host nations of UEFA’s European Championship rotate to make the tournament fairer. CONMEBOL also selects different host countries for the Copa America competition as well. These two tournaments are the top national team soccer competitions outside of the actual World Cup. Teams would likely never agree to have a set host nation for these continental tournaments.
Despite having a regular unfair advantage in the Gold Cup, the USMNT has not been the most successful team in the tournament’s history. In fact, Mexico currently has collected more Gold Cup trophies (9) than any other team. The Stars and Stripes, on the other hand, have triumphed seven times in the competition. The USMNT has also finished runners-up to their rivals to the south five times.
CONCACAF devalues the Gold Cup by continuously selecting the USA as the hostThe main reason that the United States continuously hosts the Gold Cup comes down to money. CONCACAF officials seemingly want to cash in on selling tickets in the United States, where there is such a melting pot of immigrants from across the region.
America continues to lead the world in foreign-born residents by some margin. This allows CONCACAF to reach soccer fans from many different countries rather than mostly just one nation. Nevertheless, the governing body is essentially devaluing the tournament by always choosing the U.S. as the Gold Cup host country.
Outside of sporting integrity and sending a wrong message about money, the Gold Cup has also become quite predictable. USMNT supporters know that the tournament will be nearby every two years. Meanwhile, fans of other CONCACAF teams make lengthy trips to watch their country play in the competition.
This particular year would have been the perfect time to schedule the Gold Cup in another region. The United States is already hosting the Club World Cup next summer. As a result, another nation could have benefited from holding the CONCACAF tournament. The governing body and FIFA, however, are trying to capitalize on drumming up interest in the 2026 World Cup. The prestigious competition is also in America.
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In preparation for their next World Cup qualifying match, Argentina and Lionel Messi will base themselves in Miami, Florida. Before traveling to Venezuela, the team will use the facilities at Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium, where Lionel Messi currently plays. The decision to train there comes in light of logistical challenges and airspace restrictions for Argentine […] In preparation for their next World Cup qualifying match, Argentina and Lionel Messi will base themselves in Miami, Florida. Before traveling to Venezuela, the team will use the facilities at Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium, where Lionel Messi currently plays. The decision to train there comes in light of logistical challenges and airspace restrictions for Argentine flights entering Venezuelan territory. They have been in place since March due to diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is working diligently to finalize logistics for the team’s upcoming fixtures, per TyC Sports. On Oct. 10, Argentina faces Venezuela in Maturin in Matchday 9 of the 2026 World Cup South American Qualifiers. The team’s decision to base themselves in Miami allows them to continue their training uninterrupted while awaiting travel arrangements to Venezuela.
Miami offers a familiar setting for La Albiceleste. They trained in the city earlier this year during preparations for the Copa America. The choice to use the Herons’ facilities not only provides state-of-the-art amenities. It brings Messi back to his home ground. Scaloni’s squad will use this time to refine their strategy as they look to bounce back from their recent 2-1 loss to Colombia. Argentina still leads CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying with 18 points.
Airspace closure complicates travel to VenezuelaOne of the main factors driving Argentina’s decision to base itself in Florida is the ongoing closure of Venezuelan airspace to Argentine flights. The restriction in place since March 2023, stems from a diplomatic dispute between the governments of Argentina and Venezuela. This situation has previously affected Argentine clubs such as River Plate and Rosario Central. They have had to find alternate routes while participating in the Copa Libertadores.
Given these complexities, the AFA is exploring various options to ensure the national team can safely travel to Venezuela. Training in Miami provides a convenient location where the team can stay focused while final travel logistics are arranged.
Messi’s return to the squad at a crucial timeArgentine captain Lionel Messi will make his return to international duty during these qualifiers after missing the previous matches due to injury. His absence was keenly felt in Argentina’s 2-1 loss to Colombia, which marked their first defeat in the qualifying campaign. Messi’s return is crucial as the team looks to maintain its top position in the standings. That way, they can secure a direct spot in the 2026 World Cup.
Messi’s familiarity with Inter Miami’s training facilities, where he has been playing since joining MLS is expected to provide a sense of comfort for the Argentine star. It is the perfect place for Messi and his teammates to train. The national team has already used the facilities during the Copa America preparations.
Argentina’s upcoming match against Venezuela at the Estadio Monumental de Maturin is crucial for their qualification campaign. Following that, the team will return home to face Bolivia at the Estadio Monumental de River on October 15. With Messi back in the squad and the team training in top-notch facilities, Argentina will be aiming to secure six points from these two matches to solidify their lead in the standings.
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Barcelona’s much-anticipated return to their historic home, the Spotify Camp Nou, has hit a delay until April 2025. Originally slated for the end of 2024, the club has now had to push back the date. The stadium hit complications related to the installation of essential utilities such as water and electricity. This hold-up is a […] Barcelona’s much-anticipated return to their historic home, the Spotify Camp Nou, has hit a delay until April 2025. Originally slated for the end of 2024, the club has now had to push back the date. The stadium hit complications related to the installation of essential utilities such as water and electricity. This hold-up is a significant blow to Barcelona, not just in terms of their soccer operations but also financially.
The Blaugrana had hoped to make a partial return to Camp Nou by the end of 2024. The original plan aimed to coincide with the club’s 125th anniversary celebrations on Nov. 29. However, this will no longer be possible due to unforeseen logistical challenges. According to a report by Relevo, construction has been moving forward at a satisfactory pace. However, critical infrastructure installations have caused delays, making it impossible for the team to return as initially projected.
Despite the setback, the construction company Limak has been praised for their work on the stadium. The stadium’s rebuild began in June 2022. Since then, the Catalans have been playing their home games at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. Although progress on the stadium itself is visible, it is the behind-the-scenes work that has caused the delay.
Barca President Joan Laporta had previously refrained from providing a firm timeline for the team’s return. “We don’t want to set dates because it might happen later or it might even happen earlier”, he explained in the summer. While he remained optimistic, stating, “Despite the obstacles, I believe that by the end of the year we will be able to come back,” it’s now clear that the return will not happen until 2025.
Financial implications of Camp Nou delayBarcelona’s delayed return to the Camp Nou is not just a logistical issue. Playing at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys has cost the club a significant amount of money. Estimates from last year suggested that playing the 2023-24 season at their temporary home would result in losses of around $100 million. There would be less revenue and additional expenses to prepare the ground for home matches.
Meanwhile, the overall cost of the Camp Nou renovation, part of the larger Espai Barca project, has risen to an estimated $1 billion. This project aims to modernize the club’s entire facility infrastructure with a total projected cost of $1.7 billion.
The club has not yet obtained all the licenses and permissions required to hold games at the renovated stadium. It further adds to the financial burden. In addition to securing validation from local authorities, Barcelona will also need clearance from UEFA and La Liga before hosting any home games at the Spotify Camp Nou.
Ongoing neighborhood concernsWhile Barcelona is eager to finish the renovations, the local community around the stadium has voiced concerns about the project, per The Athletic. The ongoing development has had a tremendous influence on the locals, particularly those in the Travessera Les Corts district, who live close to Camp Nou. These blocks of flats are only 35 meters from the stadium, and during the demolition phase, dust and debris from the construction damaged their air conditioning units and left their facades covered in dust and pigeon droppings.
The construction work has also led to tensions between the club and residents over noise and disruptions. While there is an agreement to limit noisy work to certain hours of the day, construction around the clock has resumed. Night work is now permitted, but with strict restrictions to prevent noise and light pollution. Nevertheless, the disruptions have taken a toll on the community.
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Arrests at soccer games in the UK are on the rise. United Kingdom government officials revealed that 2,584 total soccer-related arrests happened across the 2023/24 season. This figure represents 320 more arrests (14%) compared to the previous year. Because there were more arrests, bans are also trending upward as well. For instance, as of August […] Arrests at soccer games in the UK are on the rise. United Kingdom government officials revealed that 2,584 total soccer-related arrests happened across the 2023/24 season. This figure represents 320 more arrests (14%) compared to the previous year. Because there were more arrests, bans are also trending upward as well.
For instance, as of August 2024, 2,172 stadium bans were in place in the United Kingdom. This is a fairly significant increase of 34% over the previous calendar year. A total of 825 new bans were handed out during the 2023/24 season, an increase of 21% compared with the previous campaign.
The latest results came from two specific areas of concern. Firstly, a significant chunk of new arrests came from class A drug busts. Illegal substances in this category include cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, and Fentanyl. Arrests in this category were up 144 over to 2022/23.
Along with the increase in drug busts, arrests pertaining to Euro 2024 also contributed to the latest statistics. For reference, 417 total arrests came in connection with national team games. This represents 16% of all soccer-related arrests revealed by the UK government. Of these arrests, 281 related directly to Euro 2024. This comes even though the tournament was in Germany.
Police official claims figures are ‘encouraging’ moving forwardDespite the precarious statistics, UK police claim that the figures do have a silver lining. Chief Constable Mark Roberts of Cheshire, the head of soccer policing in England and Wales, says that the arrests show that there is a more “proactive” approach to dealing with issues at soccer stadiums.
“While the total number of incidents is still above pre-pandemic levels, it’s encouraging to see them stabilizing and going in the right direction, with a 12% fall in the number of matches where football-related incidents were reported,” said Roberts. “That correlates with the proactive approach we have seen from police forces across the country.”
“It is important that these figures are put into context. Last season, around 47 million people attended men’s domestic and international matches, the highest number we have on record, and the vast majority of football fans are law-abiding citizens who want to support their team.”
“However, there are a small number of fans who commit offenses, and we will continue to work closely with the CPS [Crown Prosecution Service] and our other partners to ensure that those responsible are held accountable.”
West Ham supporters arrested more than any other fan baseAccording to the data, more than half of these arrests came from soccer fans at away matches. In total, West Ham supporters once again led the Premier League in arrests during the 2023/24 season with 103. Hammers supporters previously had the most arrests of any fan base in the two previous years as well.
Manchester City and Manchester United fans each had 88 arrests during this timeframe, joint second of any supporter group. Rounding out the top five most-arrested fan bases were Arsenal (85) and Chelsea (67). Public disorder was the most common reason for arrests among all of these fan bases.
Leeds United, likely fueled by their relegation to the Championship, experienced the biggest decrease in arrests (-46) compared to the previous season. West Brom, on the other hand, had the largest increase in arrests (+40) compared to 2022/23. A large portion of these arrests came during the FA Cup competition. The Baggies fell in the tournament to bitter rivals Wolves.
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After having the hosting rights for the 2027 Champions League final revoked from the San Siro stadium, UEFA formally reopened the bidding process. They initially selected it to host Europe’s most prestigious soccer match. However, Milan and Inter’s iconic venue is no longer viable due to ongoing uncertainties surrounding planned refurbishments. As a result, new […] After having the hosting rights for the 2027 Champions League final revoked from the San Siro stadium, UEFA formally reopened the bidding process. They initially selected it to host Europe’s most prestigious soccer match. However, Milan and Inter’s iconic venue is no longer viable due to ongoing uncertainties surrounding planned refurbishments. As a result, new stadiums across Europe are being considered, including the Stadio Olimpico in Rome and Marseille’s Stade Velodrome.
On Tuesday, UEFA confirmed that the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, commonly known as San Siro, would no longer be the venue for the 2027 Champions League final. The city’s failure to ensure that the stadium would be ready and fully operating by the planned time led to the decision.
“The nomination had been suspended awaiting the confirmation there would not be work performed on the stadium at San Siro”, said UEFA’s vice-secretary general Giorgio Marchetti. “Unfortunately, the local authorities in Milan were unable to guarantee the stadium would be completely clear and in its current configuration.”
This loss is a blow to Milan, a city that has a rich history of hosting major events including past Champions League finals. Marchetti added, “Milan is a great city, and San Siro is an iconic stadium. Obviously, we are not happy that we cannot proceed. However, the assignation was subordinated to confirmation that the stadium would be available.”
Rome’s Stadio Olimpico as Italy’s last hopeFollowing the announcement, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) quickly pivoted. It proposed Rome’s Stadio Olimpico as a potential alternative to San Siro. It’s one of the few stadiums in Italy capable of meeting UEFA’s requirements for hosting a Champions League final. It has a seating capacity of over 60,000. The stadium has previously hosted major international events. For example, it was the site of the 1990 World Cup and multiple European finals.
Italian sources suggest that FIGC had already anticipated UEFA’s decision regarding San Siro and had begun preparing the Stadio Olimpico as a fallback. As reported by Gazzetta dello Sport, the FIGC is working with local and national governments. They want to push for the Olimpico to become the official venue.
Though the Stadio Olimpico is a logical choice, UEFA’s decision to reopen the bidding process means that other national associations across Europe will also have the opportunity to propose their stadiums. As Marchetti clarified, “UEFA will open up the process for candidates over the next few days. If Italy wants to participate by proposing a suitable and available venue for 2027, it can do so. However, we must all follow the formal process.”
Marseille enters the race for the Champions League FinalItaly isn’t the only country eyeing the opportunity to host the 2027 final. Marseille, France, has emerged as a strong contender. The city’s deputy mayor, Sebastien Jibrayel, confirmed their intention to bid for the event. The Stade Velodrome, with a capacity of 67,000, is the largest stadium in southern France. Nonetheless, has unfortunately never hosted a Champions League final.
Jibrayel took to social media to express his excitement. He wrote: “Why not Marseille, in the most beautiful stadium in France: the Velodrome. With Mayor Benoît Payan, we will support Marseille’s bid to host the Champions League final in 2027.”
France has a storied history of hosting the Champions League final, having done so three times at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, including in 2022. Organizational problems tainted the most recent final in 2022. It included incidents of violence and safety concerns between Liverpool and Real Madrid supporters. Despite these past problems, Marseille believes the Velodrome offers a fresh and exciting alternative for UEFA.
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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 interview as part of a promotional feature with Puma, Pulisic was asked to weigh in on the rivalry between the two iconic players. For more than two […] 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 interview as part of a promotional feature with Puma, 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 accolades. They have won a combined 13 Ballon d’Or awards. The debate over who reigns supreme between the two has captivated fans and pundits alike. However, Pulisic, who has admired both players throughout his career, made it clear where his loyalties lie.
When asked directly to choose between the lethal duo, Pulisic didn’t hesitate, naming the Argentine as the greatest player. “Messi,” he responded confidently, cutting straight to the point. The Milan winger has admitted that he admires both players for their contributions to the game. However, it’s Messi’s all-around abilities and unparalleled creativity on the pitch that won him over.
The 26-year-old’s choice aligns with many who see the Argentine star as the epitome of footballing excellence. Messi’s ability to orchestrate attacks, dribble past defenders, and deliver moments of pure magic has earned him a legion of fans worldwide. That includes the USMNT international. The forward has long admired Messi’s skill set, and his recent statements solidify his place in the Messi camp of the debate.
Pulisic chooses between Ronaldo and MessiAlthough Pulisic selected Messi as the best overall player, he didn’t shy away from praising Ronaldo for his unique qualities. In the same interview, when asked who he thought was the best finisher in soccer, Pulisic gave that title to Ronaldo. With an unbelievable goalscoring record, the Portuguese attacker is famous for his pinpoint finishing. Thus, he stands at the top in this category for the Rossoneri star.
“Ronaldo,” Pulisic answered when asked about the best finisher, acknowledging CR7’s immense talent in front of goal. Over his career, the Portuguese has racked up over 900 goals. That extraordinary feat underlines his ruthless efficiency and ability to score in a variety of ways. Whether it’s a header, free-kick, or a powerful strike from distance, he has proven time and again that he is one of the most lethal forwards in the game.
Knockout quiz of legendsIn the interview, the USMNT ace participated in a knockout quiz where he chose between legendary players in various categories. After choosing Ronaldo as the best finisher and Messi as the best player, Pulisic had to decide between these two giants once again. Ultimately, he stuck with Messi, picking him over CR7 in a head-to-head showdown.
Interestingly, the quiz was more than the eternal ‘GOAT’ debate. Pulisic also revealed his admiration for other soccer greats. When discussing the best teammate in his career, the 26-year-old singled out one of his former teammates at Chelsea. “N’Golo Kante, for sure,” he said, praising the French midfielder’s tireless work ethic and defensive prowess.
Additionally, Pulisic was asked to name a retired legend he would like to play alongside. Faced with a tough choice between Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Ronaldinho, he picked the Swedish icon. His reason? “Just because I don’t want him to say anything to me,” the winger joked. The Swede is known for his strong personality and reputation for making bold statements.
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Inter Milan has officially released positive news regarding the club's finances. The Serie A side posted revenues of $527 million for the 2023/24 financial year. This is an increase of about $53 million compared to the previous term. Rising revenues were also mixed with a significant decrease in overall debt. Inter's debt fell during this […] Inter Milan has officially released positive news regarding the club’s finances. The Serie A side posted revenues of $527 million for the 2023/24 financial year. This is an increase of about $53 million compared to the previous term. Rising revenues were also mixed with a significant decrease in overall debt. Inter’s debt fell during this period from around $96 million to $56 million.
According to a statement released by the club, the good financial news was influenced by Inter’s on-field performance last season. Led by manager Simone Inzaghi, I Nerazzurri easily controlled the Italian top flight throughout the 2023/24 campaign.
Inter not only collected their twentieth Serie A title, but they dominated the division. They eventually led the final table over their rivals AC Milan by 19 points. As a result, Inter began the current campaign with a second star above their badge. Only Juventus has more Serie A titles (36), than Inter.
American firm guides Inter Milan to record revenueWhile 2023/24 ended up being a stellar year for Inter, it was not exactly an easy road to success. Chinese firm Suning Holdings Group previously purchased a majority stake in the club back in 2016. With the group at the helm, Inter experienced moderate success. This included collecting the 2020/21 Serie A title and two Coppa Italia trophies.
Nevertheless, Suning, like many other companies, endured financial strain during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of this, the firm borrowed over $400 million from American firm Oaktree Capital Management. The U.S. company reportedly charged Suning 12% interest for the loan.
Suning, however, eventually defaulted on this loan in May of 2024. As a result, Oaktree became the new controlling owner of Inter at the time due to the terms of the deal. The takeover happened to occur just days before the 2023/24 officially ended. Oaktree now owns a massive 99.6% stake in the Italian club.
Oaktree injected additional $52 million into Inter this summerImmediately following the triumphant campaign, the American firm provided Inter with $52 million in additional funding. A vast majority of this money was a direct cash injection. The remaining money was created using shareholder loans.
Under new ownership, Inter recorded a net spend of $63 million during the summer transfer market. Star Italy international midfielder Davide Frattesi was the club’s marquee signing after he joined from Sassuolo for around $32 million. The new ownership brought in Josep Martinez, Carlos Augusto, and Marko Arnautovic as well. However, Inter also signed two key players, Piotr Zielinski and Mehdi Taremi, as free agents.
Inter officials directly referenced their positive summer moves in the aforementioned statement regarding the future of the club. Not only is Oaktree happy with their recruitment, but they also pointed to added value in recent sponsorship deals.
This includes a club-record jersey partnership with Betsson Sport. It is Inter’s fourth different front-of-shirt sponsor in as many seasons. Oaktree also brought in cryptocurrency exchange platform Gate.io as a new sleeve sponsor as well.
So far this season, Inter has experienced a bit of a mixed bag of results. They currently sit sixth in the Serie A standings after a recent loss to AC Milan. Inter also managed to grab a draw on their travels against mighty Manchester City in Champions League play.
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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 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 United States. That amounts to roughly 63 games in one year, depending on how deep the team goes into the cup competitions.
Such a widespread issue does not have one culprit. All governing bodies for soccer, from domestic to international levels, are culpable for this new pandemic of games.
Looking across the globe, there have been competitions that are secondary in the pecking order that create more games. These tournaments, which often include every team in a league, are different from traditional domestic or international cups.
Too many games, too many competitions for playersIn the United States, the US Open Cup is the oldest domestic soccer competition. That did not stop Major League Soccer from expanding the Leagues Cup in 2023 with each team in MLS along with all Liga MX clubs. In England, the FA Cup is historically significant. However, there is also the EFL Cup, or Carabao Cup based on sponsorship reasons, that includes all teams in the top four divisions.
Even FIFA wanted to make more out of its Club World Cup. Rather than a representative from each of the six confederations, the 2025 Club World Cup, the tournament in the United States will have 32 teams.
It does not stop there. The number of new competitions added to various soccer schedules is diverse. This problem is not exclusive to Europe or North America. However, the fact remains consistent that it harms players because they play so many games at a high level.
New soccer competitions added or expanded in recent years* Leagues Cup (expansion) * FIFA Club World Cup (expansion) * UEFA Champions League (expansion) * UEFA Conference League * NWSL Challenge Cup * USL Jägermeister Cup * UEFA Nations League * Concacaf Nations League * Supercopa de España (expansion) * Supercoppa Italiana (expansion)
🗣️ "It's going to get to the point where we're not going to have the best players playing"
Ange Postecoglou echo's Heung-min Son's comments on the expanded fixture schedule and says the situation 'needs to be addressed' ⚽ pic.twitter.com/8eEukPKS5t
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The goal of organizing bodies is to, as they say, create more opportunities for teams to play in bigger competitions. The 2025 Club World Cup provides global teams “with a fitting stage on which to shine at the highest level of the game,” according to FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Yet, in reality, this is a move to force clubs to play more games and give organizers more money. Top players and managers have voiced their dissatisfaction with the 2025 Club World Cup, including Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola and Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti. The latter even mentioned the chance of a boycott of the tournament. Those managers want to protect their players, as City star Rodri said the match calendar is far too congested. The ignorance of FIFA and UEFA has led Rodri to mention the possibility of a strike.
The fact remains that player health is a top concern, and it is disregarded by governing bodies. However, tournaments and leagues have to stay competitive with one another. UEFA cannot risk the Club World Cup being more popular than it. With more teams and games in the Club World Cup, the Champions League expanded its format.
One would think broadcasters would be more enticed by this. The oversaturation of the soccer market has not been kind to FIFA though. The organization has struggled to land broadcasting rights because of general disinterest in the tournament. This shows that governing bodies have overestimated how much soccer fans want to see.
Correcting the wrongs in the soccer schedule crisisThere is not one remedy for what can solve this pandemic of soccer’s growing calendar crisis. FIFA, UEFA, and like-minded organizers will not stop their plans because of the prospect of more money. Furthermore, smaller clubs and nations that have the chance to play more games and earn more money from competitions like the Conference League will take every opportunity.
It may take bold action from players like Rodri or managers like Carlo Ancelotti. Players and coaches must take a stand to show their dissatisfaction. Words can only do so much, particularly with how stubborn FIFA and UEFA have been in propagating the number of fixtures. Or, the onus falls on fans. The lack of interest from broadcasters for the Club World Cup shows the disinterest from supporters. Depending on in-person support during the Club World Cup in 2025 in the United States, the tournament’s success will be evident.
If it is weak, it could be a statement to organizers that fans do not need more games, they want better games.
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Milan is looking to bolster their midfield, and one of the names on their radar is USMNT international Johnny Cardoso. The Rossoneri faces a shortage of midfield options. Ismael Bennacer picked up an injury. Therefore, the Rossoneri is once again considering Cardoso despite competition from Tottenham. The Italian giants are on the hunt for midfield […] Milan is looking to bolster their midfield, and one of the names on their radar is USMNT international Johnny Cardoso. The Rossoneri faces a shortage of midfield options. Ismael Bennacer picked up an injury. Therefore, the Rossoneri is once again considering Cardoso despite competition from Tottenham.
The Italian giants are on the hunt for midfield reinforcements in the absence of Bennacer. He will be on the sidelines for at least four months due to surgery. This has left the club’s technical director, Geoffrey Moncada, and manager Paulo Fonseca exploring various options to strengthen the squad. According to Calciomercato, the club is weighing whether to bring in a midfielder who excels in transitions or one with stronger defensive capabilities.
Moncada has his eyes on a few potential targets. That includes Chelsea’s Carney Chukwuemeka, who is reportedly eager for a January move due to limited game time at Chelsea. The 20-year-old has played just 14 minutes in the Carabao Cup this season and is seen as a versatile player capable of bolstering Milan’s midfield depth.
However, among the more defensively-minded options, two names stand out: Lucas Gourna-Douath from Salzburg and Johnny Cardoso of Real Betis. While they are considering Gourna-Douath, it’s the other one who has captured more attention. Milan has a past interest in the American midfielder. However, the road to signing Cardoso may be difficult due to a clause that gives Tottenham the right to sign him.
Tottenham’s edge in battle for Johnny Cardoso with MilanThe deal that saw Giovani Lo Celso return to Real Betis from Tottenham in August included a clause granting Spurs the option to buy Cardoso in the summer of 2025. This clause could be a significant obstacle for Milan if they decide to move for the player. According to Real Betis president Angel Haro, Spurs hold an option to buy the American. So long as the LaLiga team sells him to another club, they may also claim a cut of the transfer money.
The defensive midfielder, who moved to Spain last season, has made limited appearances so far this year. Cardoso has played just 48 minutes in LaLiga while starting two matches in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers. Despite this, his performances have attracted suitors, including the San Siro outfit. The Rossoneri reportedly made a bid for his services last summer, offering $22 million. However, the Green-and-Whites were asking for $33.5 million, leading to a gap that stalled the deal.
What could Cardoso offer Serie A giant?Johnny Cardoso has been a consistent performer for both Real Betis and the USMNT. Known for his steady passing and emerging defensive presence, the 23-year-old midfielder has caught the eye of European clubs. He made 17 appearances for Betis in La Liga last season, contributing a goal and two assists after joining the team in the winter transfer window.
Cardoso’s versatility makes him an appealing option for AC Milan, especially since he holds an Italian passport. This would allow the club to sign him without using their limited non-EU player slots.
Milan’s midfield issues have been evident for some time, with a lack of depth impacting the team’s overall performance last season. Moncada and Fonseca are reportedly keen on addressing these shortcomings. Thus, Cardoso could be the perfect fit to strengthen the squad both defensively and in transitions.
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The fourth round draw of the 2024/25 Carabao Cup was held on Wednesday, following a pair of matches. Arsenal and Liverpool both booked a place in the next round of the competition on the night. The Gunners took care of League One side Bolton, while Liverpool beat fellow Premier League club West Ham. Both victorious […] The fourth round draw of the 2024/25 Carabao Cup was held on Wednesday, following a pair of matches. Arsenal and Liverpool both booked a place in the next round of the competition on the night. The Gunners took care of League One side Bolton, while Liverpool beat fellow Premier League club West Ham. Both victorious teams recorded impressive winning scores of 5-1.
Tournament organizers previously introduced a new controversial seeding system in the Carabao Cup. The move kept Champions League and Europa League clubs from facing off in the third round of the tournament. The decision was designed as a way to ease fixture congestion of these big clubs.
Nevertheless, this seeding system was not in place during the Carabao Cup fourth-round draw. As a result, the marquee matchup of the draw is undoubtedly Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur. The North London club will host the reigning Premier League champions in the round.
City manager Pep Guardiola recently made headlines by claiming that he will not “waste energy” on the Carabao Cup. The comments came as the English champions are dealing with injuries to Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri. City also have a packed fixture list throughout the 2024/25 season as well.
Spurs coach Ange Postecoglou, however, also opted to rotate his team for their third-round win over Coventry. Regular starters such as Son Heung-Min, James Maddison, Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Mickey van de Ven, and Guglielmo Vicario were all not named in the manager’s starting XI on the night.
Several top Premier League teams to face off in the tournamentThe matchup between the two Premier League heavyweights is not the only big fixture of the draw. Current Carabao Cup holders Liverpool will also travel to face Brighton. The Seagulls are currently just one of four English top-flight teams to be undefeated in league play this season.
Chelsea could play Newcastle in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup as well. The Magpies, however, first have to play their third-round fixture against Wimbledon. The matchup from the previous round was forced to be postponed due to flooding issues at the League Two side’s stadium. Newcastle will now host Wimbledon on October 1st, with the winner to play Chelsea.
Lower-level clubs face tough Carabao Cup drawsIncluding Newcastle, 13 of the 17 teams remaining in the Carabao Cup are from the Premier League. Wimbledon is now the lowest-ranked team to still be alive in the competition. No other club in the knockout tournament is currently outside of the Championship. Three second-tiered teams, Sheffield Wednesday, Stoke City, and Preston North End, are hoping to be a Cinderella story in the competition.
Preston, however, has the toughest matchup of the trio of Championship clubs. The struggling side will host Arsenal in the fourth round of the tournament. Wednesday also must travel to face Brentford as well.
This could leave Stoke as the most likely candidate to shock a Premier League team in the Carabao Cup. The Potters are enduring a tough campaign so far but will play Southampton in the fourth round of the tournament. The Saints have yet to win a top-flight game so far this season.
Official dates of the Carabao Cup fourth round are not yet set. Nevertheless, matchups will be played at some point during the week of Oct. 28.
Carabao Cup fourth-round draw:Brentford vs Sheffield Wednesday
Southampton vs Stoke
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City
AFC Wimbledon or Newcastle vs Chelsea
Manchester United vs Leicester
Brighton vs Liverpool
Preston vs Arsenal
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
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World Cup qualifiers TV schedule This World Cup qualifiers TV schedule lists out every game from across the world as nations vie for spots at the biggest tournament in sports. You can pick and choose which games you want. Then, follow the links for how to watch each game, regardless of confederation. For soccer fans […] World Cup qualifiers TV scheduleThis World Cup qualifiers TV schedule lists out every game from across the world as nations vie for spots at the biggest tournament in sports. You can pick and choose which games you want. Then, follow the links for how to watch each game, regardless of confederation.
For soccer fans in the United States, the World Cup qualifiers TV schedule offers a number of games on both television and streaming online. These matches are being broadcast in English-language through a partnership between FOX Sports and ESPN. Also, some of the games are available in Spanish-language on Univision, TUDN and UniMas to add to the growing number of matches televised in the US. South American qualifiers are mostly available via pay-per-view through Fanatiz.
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Where to watch World Cup Qualifiers in the USADepending on the confederation, you can watch World Cup qualifying in the USA on different providers. UEFA and CAF have World Cup Qualifying coverage in the U.S. on ESPN and ESPN+. AFC and the majority of CONCACAF qualifying are on Paramount+.
The exception is the USMNT. Games for the 2022 cycle aired on CBS Sports Network, FS1 and ESPN throughout qualifying.
World Cup Qualifiers – English language broadcastsEach of the aforementioned broadcasters airs games in English. The broadcast rights to World Cup qualifying matches are spread throughout the previous channels.
There is often pregame coverage for English-language fans depending on how the scheduling plays out. For example, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying is almost always on the same day for each side. Therefore, the CBS and Paramount+ crew have pregame coverage on each matchday.
World Cup Qualifiers – Spanish language broadcastsWorld Soccer Talk provides details about the English and Spanish language broadcasts for each schedule when applicable.
Spanish-language coverage of World Cup qualifying often comes on Univision, Universo and Telemundo. These broadcast rights are more consolidated.
Generally, there are also pregame shows that follow the same kind of suit, particularly surrounding the USMNT and Mexico in CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying.
Fanatiz offers pay-per-view coverage of CONMEBOL qualifiers.
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World Cup 2026 TV schedule This World Cup TV schedule has everything you need to know about the biggest sporting event on Earth. Where to watch the World Cup on TV? World Cup 2026, like those of 2018 and 2022, is live across FOX and FS1 (English-language) plus Telemundo and Universo (Spanish-language). All World Cup […] World Cup 2026 TV scheduleThis World Cup TV schedule has everything you need to know about the biggest sporting event on Earth.
Where to watch the World Cup on TV?World Cup 2026, like those of 2018 and 2022, is live across FOX and FS1 (English-language) plus Telemundo and Universo (Spanish-language). All World Cup games are shown live across streaming services fuboTV, Peacock TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV.
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As the 2026 World Cup nears, there will be new developments in regard to the full schedule. Teams and actual time slots are not confirmed until just months before the World Cup. However, the format should smooth out in the years leading up to the competition.
When is the next World Cup?After Argentina defeated France in the 2022 World Cup Final, heads already started turning to 2026. That tournament, hosted jointly by the USA, Mexico and Canada, kicks off in the summer of 2026. There are no specific dates lined up yet. However, it is a return to the more traditional timing of June to July. The previous World Cup was the first to take place outside that time frame, as it went from November through December.
The 2026 World Cup also has a number of changes. There will be 48 teams competing, up from 32 in 2022.
It is the second time the United States is the host, and the third for Mexico. Canada, on the other hand, only has experience with a Women’s World Cup. Yet, that is valuable experience for a country hosting its first men’s World Cup.
2026 HOST CITIESSixteen host cities across the three nations have been selected and broken into three regions – East, Central, and West. Half of the venues usually use artificial turf, but will have natural grass playing surfaces installed for the tournament.
Guadalajara (Estadio Akron), Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium), San Francisco Bay (Levi’s Stadium), Seattle (Lumen Field), and Vancouver (BC Place) make up the West region.
Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium), Dallas (AT&T Stadium), Houston (NRG Stadium), Kansas City (Arrowhead Stadium), Mexico City (Estadio Azteca), and Monterrey (Estadio BBVA) are the Central hosts.
And in the East, matches will be staged in New England (Gillette Stadium), Miami (Hard Rock Stadium), New Jersey/New York (MetLife Stadium), Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field), and Toronto (BMO Field).
Several of the host cities have hosted World Cup games in past tournaments. However only one stadium has been used before – Estadio Azteca. None of the stadiums from the 1994 World Cup are being used. Three no longer exist, and the rest were either not submitted as potential hosts and/or passed over in favor of more modern facilities. Toronto’s BMO Field will be the only World Cup venue that was specifically built for an MLS team. But four others are the regular home venues for MLS sides. And every stadium in the tournament has hosted high-level soccer matches in some capacity in the past.
Vancouver hosted matches at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, but 2026 will be Toronto’s first World Cup games of any sort. BMO Field will be expanded for the tournament to meet seating capacity requirements.
World Cup HistoryFor almost a century, the history of the FIFA World Cup captivated supporters across the world. It is, after all, the ultimate event in the world’s most popular sport. The competition began modestly with the goal of bringing people together through sport and has since grown into a massive spectacle that attracts billions of viewers.
Nothing in soccer can rival the prestige of the World Cup. While the UEFA Champions League may deliver games of similar quality, it falls short of the status earned by the World Cup due to its long-standing tradition and the unique aspect of one team representing an entire country.
Supporters journey from various corners of the globe to witness their preferred teams play against some of the world’s most skilled soccer players. Teams representing Africa, Asia, Europe, North and Central America, and the Caribbean, Oceania, and South America compete in the World Cup. In addition, in terms of significance, no other sports event can compete.
The World Cup stands as the most prestigious soccer tournament globally, recognized as the most extensively watched and followed single sporting event across the world. The 2018 World Cup pulled in about 3.57 billion viewers, which is nearly half of the global population. In comparison, engagement with the 2022 World Cup hit 5 billion. Approximately 1.5 billion individuals tuned in for the final match.
Qatar hosted the 2022 World Cup, making it the most recent of 17 countries to host the competition. Mexico will hold the unique distinction of being the first nation to host games in three World Cups when it co-hosts the 2026 event with the United States and Canada.
Argentina is the defending World Cup champion. A win over France in Qatar in 2022 was the third title for the South American nation.The idea behind the World CupScotland vs. England was the world’s first international soccer match, which took place in Glasgow in 1872. England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland competed in the first-ever British Home Championship, the first-ever international competition for nations held in 1884.
In the early 1900s, soccer gained popularity in various regions of the world. It was a demonstration sport at the Summer Olympics, with no medals given out in 1900 and 1904.
FIFA attempted to set up an international soccer competition in 1906 in Switzerland amongst countries not affiliated with the Olympic Games after it was established in 1904. International soccer was still in its infancy during these times, and the first preview of what a World Cup could be was deemed a failure by FIFA’s official history.
Soccer gained formal Olympic status in 1908 during the Summer Olympics in London. The Football Association (FA) is responsible for overseeing soccer in England. The FA organized the event. Yet many viewed it as a show, not a competition. This tournament exclusively featured amateur athletes.
In 1909, Sir Thomas Lipton organized the Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy tournament in Turin, although the Olympic event remained an amateur competition. Several clubs from various countries competed in the Lipton competition, each of which represented a whole nation – these clubs were not national teams.
It was contested by the most elite professional club teams from Italy, Germany, and Switzerland, and is frequently referred to as “The First World Cup.” The Football Association of England, however, turned down the invitation to send a professional squad and refused to be connected to the event.
Because of the Olympics’ ban on professional athletes, a global tournament featuring the best teams in the sport was badly needed. The game was going through a professionalization process in the 1920s that was not in line with the Olympic ideals. As a result, FIFA, the government organization, started planning to host a World Cup. On May 26, 1928, the decision to organize the inaugural edition was formally announced.
Inaugural tournament and how it came to beSince its first event in Uruguay in 1930, the World Cup has been contested every four years. There were a pair of interruptions due to World War II. Now, the World Cup serves as a symbol of togetherness and joy for a host country. It welcomes the world to get a taste of its culture.
Contrast the magnificent event we know now with the humble beginnings of the World Cup. There were 13 teams in the tournament. Hosts Uruguay came out on top following a 4-2 victory against Argentina in the championship match.
In any case, the tournament’s triumph paved the way for a worldwide soccer revolution. Since then, the World Cup has become a scheduled event. Supporters rejoice in the spirit of teamwork and competition every four years.
The competition experienced an unexpected pause during World War II. Worldwide struggle canceled the 1942 and 1946 tournaments. The 1950 edition, held in Brazil, became a symbol of optimism and healing. The tournament pioneered a new group stage structure. In that same tournament, Uruguay famously upset Brazil in the final. Roughly 200,000 fans at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro watched the “Maracanazo.”
Pele helped Brazil win its first World Cup title in 1958. His hat trick in the final against Sweden set up arguably the best international career of all time.Before 1978, only 16 teams competed. In 1982, there were 24 teams; in 1998, that number doubled to 32. Starting in 2026, there will be 48 teams competing in one event. There will be a total of 16 groups, each with three teams.
From 1930 until 1970, the tournament’s winner took home the Jules Rimet Trophy. That commemorated the Frenchman who first came up with the idea for the competition. In 1970, Brazil became the first team to lift the trophy three times. Brazil ended up keeping the Jules Rimet trophy. Therefore, FIFA brought a new trophy to the World Cup.
World Cup: 21 century and modern historyGermany, Italy and France rose to prominence in the 1990s and 2000s. In 1998, with the increase to 32 teams, the tournament became more than just a soccer competition; it also served as a forum for diplomatic and cultural interaction.
South Africa hosting the 2010 World Cup was the first time for an African country. Enthusiastic fanfare, the unmistakable sound of vuvuzelas and Spain’s innovative tiki-taka style brought an unforgettable tournament. This demonstrated the power of soccer’s World Cup to bring together people from all walks of life.
Nearing its centennial, the FIFA World Cup is a symbol of the power of sports to bring people together. The World Cup has grown from its humble origins in Uruguay to the worldwide spectacle it is today. Now, it is an indelible part of the fabric of human culture. Beyond the excitement of competition, it has functioned as a cultural bridge, building understanding and solidarity across cultures.
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The host nation(s) for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 has yet to be announced.
Similarly, broadcasting rights for the next edition of the biggest women’s soccer tournament in the world are also up in the air. Previously, FOX and Telemundo had been the rights holder for recent tournaments.
In 2019, Telemundo Deportes set the Spanish-language record for the most-watched FIFA Women’s World Cup ever. The network pulled a Total Audience Delivery average of 301,000 viewers – posting a 27% increase over the full 2015 tournament (237,000 viewers). Plus, Telemundo Deportes’ coverage delivered four of the five most-watched FIFA Women’s World Cup matches in Spanish-language history. This was led by the US-Netherlands final that registered a Total Audience Delivery of 1.6 million viewers. It ranked as the most-watched FIFA Women’s World Cup match in Spanish-language history, surpassing by 22% the 2015 USA vs. Japan final (1.27 million).
The 2023 Final, in which Spain defeated England, was the most-watched Women’s Final ever in the US that didn’t involve the United States team.
Speaking of the USWNT, they drew the highest viewership of the 2023 tournament for each of their games. That’s despite some middle-of-the-night kickoff times and a disappointing early exit.
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Women’s World Cup HistoryAn inspiration in the mosaic of world soccer, the Women’s World Cup has broken down boundaries and championed equality on the biggest platform. This illustrious event has a rich history that reflects the progress of women in sports.
It has transformed into a tribute to perseverance, teamwork, and elegance. It has gone from its modest origins to a spectacular extravaganza, compared to its unofficial forerunners.
The Women’s World Cup has been an integral part of the fight for gender equality and has changed the story of women’s soccer.
The idea behind Women’s World CupIn 1928, the first-ever documented soccer match included ladies playing. However, the Women’s World Cup has its origins in the late 19th century when female players made their soccer debut. Nonetheless, women-only worldwide contests did not arise until the 1970s.
The Italian Federazione Internazionale Europea Football Femminile (FIEFF) held an unofficial Women’s World Cup in 1970 long before FIFA became involved. Martini & Rossi sponsored the event, attracting considerable audiences.
The next year, in Mexico, Martini & Rossi sponsored yet another “Women’s World Cup” event. The country’s enthusiasm for the event was palpable after the men’s World Cup.
In addition, even match attendance soared into the tens of thousands (and even six figures) in many instances. Named after the Nahuatl word for flower, the mascot Xochitl appeared on keychains, badges, t-shirts, and pennants, among other goods.
The 1980s were filled with a slew of “Mundialitos,” often known as “Little World Cups”. The achievement of the Women’s European Cup, which was established in 1984, served as the impetus for the establishment of the Women’s World Cup.
A worldwide version of this regional event was considered by FIFA after it highlighted the growing interest in and skill level of women’s soccer. In 1988, FIFA hosted an Invitation Tournament in China to gauge interest. Plans to have an official women’s global championship were made after its success, however, FIFA was hesitant to bestow the tournament with the “World Cup” name at the time.
Inaugural tournament and early yearsA watershed point in women’s soccer history occurred in 1991 when China hosted the first Women’s World Cup. There were a total of twelve countries who competed, and the first-ever winner was the United States. This tournament proved that women’s soccer could attract spectators and promote the sport to the next level, paving the way for subsequent competitions.
But, people stereotyped women’s soccer players as being inferior to their male counterparts. They also did not see players as professionals and did not treat them accordingly. There was a 10-minute time difference between men’s and women’s games back then.
Problems including underrepresentation, inadequate media coverage, and financing inequality plagued the Women’s World Cup In the ’90s and ’00s. This didn’t stop the event from becoming more prestigious, however.
Notable among these editions is the 1999 tournament that the US hosted. Brandi Chastain’s penalty kick brought women’s soccer into the worldwide limelight. She earned a dramatic win for the host country against China in the legendary final at the Rose Bowl.
Women’s World Cup: 21st century and modern eraUpon the turn of the century, the Women’s World Cup grew and gained more attention than ever before. More countries were able to play and the level of competition increased as the event grew from 16 teams in 1999 to 24 teams in 2015, and again to 32 teams in 2023.
France 2019 was a turning point for the Women’s World Cup. Record-breaking crowds, widespread media attention, and thrilling on-field performances demonstrated women’s soccer’s growing popularity throughout the world.
Interestingly, it wasn’t until 2007 that the Women’s World Cup also included cash prizes. But so much has transpired in that time. In contrast to previous editions, the 2023 competition had four base camps spread out throughout Australia and New Zealand, with a total budget of $435 million.
There was a total of $150 million up for grabs, which is a huge jump from the $30 million prize pool at the 2019 Games. Albeit it’s still less than one-third of the $440 million prize money for the men’s World Cup.
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Women's World Cup Qualifying TV schedule The 2023 Women's World Cup Qualifying TV schedule keeps you set on the buildup for the biggest women's sporting event. Just like the counterpart for the men, the FIFA Women's World Cup features teams from the six different federations. Of course, each confederation has their own method of qualification. […] Women’s World Cup Qualifying TV scheduleThe 2023 Women’s World Cup Qualifying TV schedule keeps you set on the buildup for the biggest women’s sporting event.
Just like the counterpart for the men, the FIFA Women’s World Cup features teams from the six different federations. Of course, each confederation has their own method of qualification.
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For the most part, each confederation sends teams that do well in the continental competitions to the World Cup. For example, the Confederation of African Football, or CAF, sends four teams to the tournament, scheduled to be in Australia and New Zealand in 2023. These teams are the semifinalists from the 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations, as was the case ahead of the 2019 Women’s World Cup.
UEFA World Cup QualifyingThe one exception to this is UEFA. European qualifying for the Women’s World Cup resembles that of the men’s competition. There are nine groups in the UEFA women’s World Cup qualifying, one less group than the men. Each group winner advances to the knockout stages. Then, the nine second-place finishers enter a playoff where two teams advance. One team from the European playoff stage goes to an intercontinental playoff.
In total, 32 teams will travel to Australia and New Zealand for the monthlong competition in July and August 2023. Here are the spots broken down based on how many countries come from the different confederations.
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| Confederation | Tournament to Qualify | Spots in World Cup | Spots in Intercontinental Playoff | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | UEFA | 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualification (UEFA) | 11 | 1 | | AFC | 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup | 6 (Australia as hosts) | 2 | | CAF | 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations | 4 | 2 | | CONCACAF | 2022 CONCACAF W Championship | 4 | 2 | | CONMEBOL | 2022 Copa América Femenina | 3 | 2 | | OFC | 2022 OFC Women’s Nations Cup | 1 (NZ as hosts) | 1 |
As seen, the majority of spots in the World Cup are decided about a year in advance of the World Cup. However, three teams qualify via the playoffs.
FIFA Women’s World Cup Intercontinental PlayoffsWhile the men’s competition also has a playoff, it is much smaller than what we see for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Ten teams enter the competition, which serves as a test event for the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
These 10 teams compete for just three spots in single-elimination games. The order of games depends on each nation’s FIFA Women’s World Ranking. The top two teams just have to win one game to advance to the World Cup in 2023. However, the other eight teams must all win twice to advance.
In accordance with the first part of qualifying, the teams that qualify for the intercontinental playoff are often determined from the continental tournament from the prior year. Again, the exception is UEFA.
Watch the FIFA Women’s World Cup QualificationThe best way to watch teams qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup is through Paramount+.
Paramount+ holds the rights to a number of qualifiers for UEFA. However, as the women’s game is still growing in terms of popularity, not all games will be easily viewable.
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Launched in 2010, the Women’s Super League is run by the English Football Association (FA) and features 12 professional women’s teams from across England.
Over recent years, several Women’s Super League clubs signed many of the best women footballers from around the United States to play in the top league in England. At the same time, many of the top clubs are putting more energy and money into promoting the women’s teams.
For the matches themselves, CBS acquired the rights to broadcast the league from NBC ahead of the 2022/23 season. Therefore, you can watch the FA Women’s Super League in the United States on Paramount+.
Every week, we update the Women’s Super League TV schedule below to keep you apprised of where to watch the best action from the WSL.
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The women’s soccer environment is rapidly growing. For years, the only competition that truly garnered major attention was the FIFA Women’s World Cup. However, growth in the club game as well as the rest of international soccer put more emphasis on the women’s game.
Take the U.S. Women’s National Team as an example. The side regularly pulls in a healthy quantity of viewers. Now, fans can watch USWNT players in the NWSL or a variety of European leagues.
Furthermore, FC Barcelona Femení broke the record for highest attendance at a women’s soccer game. As Barcelona played Wolfsburg in the first leg of the semifinals in the 2020/21 UEFA Women’s Champions League, 91,648 fans watched the Catalan club.
With the ease of watching women’s soccer, you can watch Women’s Champions League action for free on YouTube.
Therefore, World Soccer Talk has individual schedules for some of the major women’s competitions in the modern sport.
For American fans, however, the USWNT is still a major focus. Here is the USWNT schedule. The Women’s soccer TV schedules for other leagues and competitions are also below. Simply click the image to learn more about how to watch that specific competition.
Here are World Soccer Talk’s TV schedules for other women’s soccer leagues and competitions:
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Watch women’s soccer on TV and streamingFor the NWSL, the league has entered a new broadcasting deal set to start in 2024 with four partners – ESPN, CBS, Amazon, and Scripps (who produce over-the-air networks such as Ion TV).
US Women’s National Team matches are on Turner Sports – this means TNT, TBS, and streaming on the Max (formerly HBO Max) service. This covers friendlies, World Cup qualifying, and the She Believes Cup. In Spanish, USWNT games can be found on Peacock, Telemundo and Universo. FOX holds the rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
For club soccer, fans can watch the UEFA Women’s Champions League on DAZN. Select games are available for free on their YouTube channels.
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Women's French Cup Schedule Started in 2017 as the Toulouse International Ladies Cup, the Womens French Cup is an invitational preseason tournament for elite women's clubs in Europe. Past champions include Montpellier Hérault, Arsenal and Bayern Munich. The 2022 tournament features Bayern, FC Barcelona, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain. Recommended viewing option: Watch Womens French […] Women’s French Cup ScheduleStarted in 2017 as the Toulouse International Ladies Cup, the Womens French Cup is an invitational preseason tournament for elite women’s clubs in Europe.
Past champions include Montpellier Hérault, Arsenal and Bayern Munich. The 2022 tournament features Bayern, FC Barcelona, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain.
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The 2022 Womens French Cup is being broadcast live on CBS Sports Network, which as available on Fubo TV and DirecTV Stream, and also in certain packages with cable and satellite.
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The 2022 edition of the tournament is again being hosted by Toulouse, with all four games held at Stade Ernest-Wallon.
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Women's Copa América TV schedule The CONMEBOL Copa América Feminina schedule has all the games for South America's premier women's tournament. First held in 1991, Copa América Feminina features all 10 of CONMEBOL's member nations, and starting in 2022 the tournament will be held every two years. Recommended viewing option: Watch Copa América Feminina on […] Women’s Copa América TV scheduleThe CONMEBOL Copa América Feminina schedule has all the games for South America’s premier women’s tournament.
First held in 1991, Copa América Feminina features all 10 of CONMEBOL’s member nations, and starting in 2022 the tournament will be held every two years.
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FOX Sports will be broadcasting 25 matches from the 2022 Copa América Feminina, with 23 games (including all knockout matches and the final) appearing live on FS1 or FS2, and two matches FOX Soccer Plus.
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The 2022 edition of Copa América Feminina will be hosted by Colombia, with matches held in Cali, Armenia and Bucaramanga. The tournament also acts as the qualifiers for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia/New Zealand, as well as for the 2023 Pan Am Games in Chile and the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics – so a lot is on the line in this competition.
The men’s version of Copa América is generally considered a stronger competition, as on the women’s side Brazil is the only nation from CONMEBOL that regularly features in the top 10 of FIFA’s world rankings, and they have won the tournament 7 of the 8 times it has been contested (Argentina won the other). However overall the women’s game is growing and improving in South America, and more nations will be looking to battle for the trophy in the now biennial contest.
The Final is set for Saturday, July 30 at Estadio Alfonso López in Bucaramanga.
In the United States, you can find the majority of tournament coverage on FS1 and FS2. Saturday, July 9th’s matches however are only available in English via Fox Soccer Plus, but can be found in Spanish on TUDN and ViX respectively.
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Women's Champions League TV schedule The UEFA Women's Champions League TV schedule features the biggest European clubs in women's soccer battling for supremacy. To get access to the UEFA Women's Champions League TV schedule here in the United States, it differs from the men's side of the competition. DAZN is the home of the Women's […] Women’s Champions League TV scheduleThe UEFA Women’s Champions League TV schedule features the biggest European clubs in women’s soccer battling for supremacy.
To get access to the UEFA Women’s Champions League TV schedule here in the United States, it differs from the men’s side of the competition.
DAZN is the home of the Women’s UCL. Most games are available exclusively through their subscription service for 2023/24. However a selection of games throughout the tournament – including the 12 group matches, the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final – will again be shown free on DAZN’s YouTube channel. Previously all games were free on YouTube.
DAZN holds the global rights to the competition through 2025.
History and FormatThe rapid growth of the women’s game over the last two decades spans across the globe. Despite the UEFA Women’s European Championship being something of a pioneer for the sport, starting in 1984, the club game is ferociously picking up.
The Women’s Champions League pits Europe’s best women’s club teams against one another. Over recent seasons, French side Lyon established itself as the best club team in Europe. From 2010 to 2020, Lyon appeared in all but two Women’s Champions League Finals, winning seven of them. That being said, German clubs are actually the most successful. With nine titles split among four teams, Lyon accounts for all seven of France’s Champions League victories.
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| Club | Wins | Years won | | --- | --- | --- | | Olympique Lyon (FRA) | 8 | 2011, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 | | Frankfurt (GER) | 4 | 2002, 2006, 2008, 2015 | | Umea (SWE) | 2 | 2003, 2004 | | Wolfsburg (GER) | 2 | 2013, 2014 | | Turbine Potsdam (GER) | 2 | 2005, 2010 | | Barcelona (SPA) | 2 | 2021, 2023 | | Arsenal (ENG) | 1 | 2007 | | Duisburg (GER) | 1 | 2009 |
In the modern format, 16 teams enter a four-group first round. Therefore, each group has four teams.
After a round-robin of home and away games against each other side in the group, the top two teams from each group advance the the knockout stages. It is just like the men’s UEFA Champions League from that point. Home-and-away ties before a one-off final.
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USL League One TV schedule The USL League One TV schedule represents the third level on the American soccer pyramid. While the USL Championship has a number of teams on the verge of competing in Major League Soccer, USL League One is much more of a development league. However, no sides currently in the league […] USL League One TV scheduleThe USL League One TV schedule represents the third level on the American soccer pyramid.
While the USL Championship has a number of teams on the verge of competing in Major League Soccer, USL League One is much more of a development league. However, no sides currently in the league are explicitly developmental teams tied to a parent club, with all of the MLS reserve clubs moving over to MLS NEXT Pro, Major League Soccer’s in-house 3rd division league.
Twelve clubs are slated to compete in 2024, with Spokane Velocity FC being the newest addition. North Carolina FC, formerly known as the Carolina RailHawks, are moving back to the second-tier USL Championship division for 2024.
Brooklyn FC, Santa Barbara Sky FC, and yet-to-be-named clubs in Lancaster, CA, Portland, ME, and Sherman, TX are planned for 2025.
A new, in-season cup competition for League One sides will debut in 2024. This will add a fourth trophy for League One teams to vie for, in addition to the regular season title, League One playoffs, and U.S. Open Cup.
The USL League One TV schedule airs on ESPN+. However, there are select games that air on some of the major ESPN networks. For instance, ESPN2 airs select games on the schedule below.
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USL Championship TV schedule The USL Championship TV schedule features a total of 34 games for each team. However, with some former USL Championship teams moving to MLS Next Pro, the quantity of teams is a nice round number of 24. Those 24 teams are split down the middle of the country to make two […] USL Championship TV scheduleThe USL Championship TV schedule features a total of 34 games for each team. However, with some former USL Championship teams moving to MLS Next Pro, the quantity of teams is a nice round number of 24. Those 24 teams are split down the middle of the country to make two conferences of 12 teams each.
Like 2022, the 2023 USL Championship season features a total of 34 games for each team.
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The 2023 USL Championship has a the two-conference alignment. Each team will play every other team. With a total of 24 teams split into two conferences of 12, intra-conference foes play each other twice. Then, the remaining 12 games of the season are six games at home against non-conference opponents, and six games on the road.
At the end of the regular season, the top-eight teams from each conference qualify for the playoffs. From there, it is single-elimination playoffs to get to the USL Championship Final.
Playoffs conclude on a date to be determined. However, expect that to be in the range between November 9 and 13.
Broadcast informationThe schedule will mostly stream on ESPN+, but some matches will also be aired on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes. And the league will be highlighted by high-profile clashes and venues across the country. The season between the East and West will ultimately conclude in November and one team will take home the USL Championship title.
We’re continually updating the USL Championship TV schedule throughout the season, so bookmark the page to keep an eye out for the latest listings.
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U.S. Open Cup TV schedule The US Open Cup TV schedule provides the timing and TV information for each game in the competition. Officially known as the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, the nation's oldest open-style knockout competition is actually quite historic. Only the FA Cup and Scottish Cup are older competitions that follow this […] U.S. Open Cup TV scheduleThe US Open Cup TV schedule provides the timing and TV information for each game in the competition.
Officially known as the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, the nation’s oldest open-style knockout competition is actually quite historic. Only the FA Cup and Scottish Cup are older competitions that follow this format.
The format of the U.S. Open Cup invites any organized soccer team affiliated with U.S. Soccer. This is a single-game knockout competition featuring 103 teams as of the 2022 competition.
After a few seasons of easy viewing with the entire tournament on ESPN+, the new US Soccer rights deal with Turner Sports has complicated things for the Open Cup.
2023 has seen only a selection of matches each round officially streamed. Rounds one and two had eight games each streamed on the Bleacher Report Football YouTube page and app. In round three, a few additional games were added on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, a free streaming network available on CBSSports.com, Pluto TV, as well as on Paramount+. Games not officially streamed by US Soccer are left to the teams themselves, which makes for a patchwork of locations to find games, if they are streamed at all.
With the rise of Major League Soccer over the last 15 to 20 years, the teams from America’s top flight have something of a stranglehold over the competition. Non-MLS clubs making the final have been rare occurrences. In 2008, USL side Charleston Battery reached the final, eventually losing to D.C. United. Interestingly, Charleston knocked off two MLS sides, and Seattle Sounders in its last year in USL. 2022 saw the Sacramento Republic make a cinderella run before falling to Orlando City in the final.
The last time a non-MLS side won the competition came in 1999. The Rochester Rhinos defeated the Colorado Rapids, 2-0. The Rhinos rebranded as Rochester New York FC, and moved to the division 3 MLS NEXT Pro league in 2022. Sadly, after just one season in the new league, they folded just weeks before the start of the 2023 Open Cup, resulting in a forfeit of their scheduled match. Truly it is somewhat similar to the FA Cup, which saw its last non-EPL side in a final in 2008 as well. However, the last non-top-flight side to win the FA Cup was West Ham United back in 1980.
Watching the U.S. Open CupAs noted above, watching the Open Cup in 2023 can be a little confusing, with a myriad of platforms streaming the games.
The silver lining is that, as of April 2023, games are all free to watch. Be it official streams on Bleacher Report and CBS Golazo, or team streams via YouTube or other platforms, you can catch the games with no cost attached.
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UEFA Nations League TV Schedule Check out the UEFA Nations League TV Schedule below for all the competition's matches shown on US television and streaming. Launched in 2018, UEFA's concept for the competition was to play competitive games between nations instead of meaningless friendlies. By doing so and offering incentives for nations including a pathway to […] UEFA Nations League TV ScheduleCheck out the UEFA Nations League TV Schedule below for all the competition’s matches shown on US television and streaming.
Launched in 2018, UEFA’s concept for the competition was to play competitive games between nations instead of meaningless friendlies. By doing so and offering incentives for nations including a pathway to qualify for the UEFA European Championship and to the World Cup via the UEFA World Cup qualifiers. The competition re-energized the “international break” by making games more watchable for viewers around the world.
Read more about how the UEFA Nations League works, as well as a deeper dive into the tournament.
In the United States coverage of the UEFA Nations League now belongs to FOX. While the first two iterations of the competition aired on ESPN and ESPN+, FOX’s acquisition of the UEFA Nations League represents the commitment to international soccer.
While FOX only has three channels to broadcast on (FOX, FS1 and FS2), a number of games will be watchable via Fubo. The streaming service also does carry FOX, FS1 and FS2. Therefore, Fubo will be the home of the UEFA Nations League for the near future.
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Meanwhile, details about the UEFA Nations League TV Schedule are below.
BackgroundThe UEFA Nations League is a biennial international soccer competition contested featuring the senior men’s national teams of the member associations of UEFA, the confederation of Europe.
For the first UEFA Nations League, the four group winners from League A that qualified for the finals, played in Portugal in June 2019. Four nations, one from each League, also qualified for the UEFA Euro 2020 finals.
For the first UEFA Nations League, played during the 2018-2019 season, Portugal won the competition after defeating Netherlands one-nil. Then, in 2021, France defeated Spain 2-1 at the San Siro in Milan.
FOX only acquired the rights to the competition in October 2021. It arrived as part of the deal to broadcast the European Championship in 2024 and 2028. Both UEFA competitions had aired on ESPN and Univision networks. These included ESPN+, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNEWS, TUDN and UniMas.
Now, the UEFA Nations League TV schedule will feature the FOX family of networks. Plus, the high quantity of games means more fixtures are set for Fubo, which is also a part of the deal.
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Gary Neville is our guest on the latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, where we interview the Manchester United and England legend about his new digital series called 'It's Called Soccer!' which also includes Rebecca Lowe and Jamie Carragher.
Gary Neville discusses what to expect in the series, as well as his memories of how close he was to becoming a co-commentator for a US television broadcaster, his thoughts on promotion and relegation, and how "It's Called Soccer!' plans to differentiate from the competition.
Episode 1 of 'It's Called Soccer!' debuts on September 18, 2024 on the YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapUS
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Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris are back to share their analysis regarding the latest announcement from CBS Sports where they reveal the new soccer rights they've acquired in the United States.
We dive into what the EFL and Serie A deals mean for soccer fans, as well as how it'll impact viewers in the United States.
In other discussions, we answer your questions in the Listener Mailbag about what's best for the USMNT players wanting to raise their levels, what France's Ligue 1 should do with their US media rights, and how the Canadian national team gets disrespected by a lot of soccer analysts and fans in the United States.
Also discussed are the similarities between playing Football Manager and working as an executive at a real soccer club.
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Nick ends the Inside Euro 2024 series with his memories of England's journey in major tournaments during his lifetime from World Cup 1966 to Euro 2024. It's a sad tale of depression, defeat, and the Dutch (as well as the Germans).
Memories of Wayne Rooney, Gary Lineker, David Beckham, Luke Shaw and Harry Kane, it's a story of heartache and heartbreak.
Thanks for joining us on Nick's travelogue around Euro 2024.
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Nick Webster is back in the United States where he shares his thoughts about the Euro 2024 quarterfinals and semifinals. Watching the games in Los Angeles at a local pub, he adds his thoughts about England's win versus the Netherlands, and what a complete performance it was.
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Kartik and Chris return to give you their honest opinions about everything from Euro 2024 vs Copa America to FOX's coverage of both competitions. Chris discusses what he experienced watching soccer while traveling through Europe, while Kartik dives into his new job at a USL club has impacted his viewing experience.
Chris and Kartik also share their uncensored analysis about the United States Men's National Team under Gregg Berhalter, as well as Gareth Southgate's England, in addition to the national teams of Brazil and Canada.
Last but not least, we discuss how US media created the "golden generation" tag, and why they built up a team only to knock them back down again.
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Nick Webster travels to Leipzig for one of the best match atmospheres in Euro 2024 for the Turkey against Austria game, playing us the sounds from the stadium including the national anthem and post-match celebrations.
Nick gets ready to head back to the States where he'll record more podcast episodes before wrapping up this series of Inside Euro 2024.
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Nick's travels continue through Germany where he reflects on the France versus Belgium game. Plus he shares what it's like traveling around Frankfurt, Germany, and what the match atmosphere is like inside the stadium there.
He also shares his thoughts on Portugal versus Slovenia, and how some segments of the crowd came specifically to watch Cristiano Ronaldo instead of Portugal or Slovenia. Nick includes audio recorded live inside the stadium during the national anthems for both countries.
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Nick Webster takes us on a journey to the Olympic Stadium in Berlin for the Switzerland versus Italy game. He also interviews an Italian soccer journalist about Italy, soccer history and when Italy last won the FIFA World Cup.
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Nick explores Germany along the Rhine River before interviewing journalist and author Andrew Warshaw. During this episode of Inside Euro 2024, he shares his favorite game of the tournament thus far, what it was like to witness Portugal versus Georgia in person at the stadium, as well as his thoughts on one of England’s best footballers of all time.
Warshaw is the author of the book, “Tottenham Hotspur: The Perfect Eleven.”
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On Inside Euro 2024, Nick Webster discusses one of the games of the tournament.
Nick walks down memory lane and explains the controversy from the Germany-Austria “The Disgrace of Gijon” game from 1982, and why it’s relevant to Euro 2024. He travels to Frankfurt to interview Romania and Slovakia fans and journalists ahead of the game, as well as sharing his thoughts post-match after a brilliant day of football.
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Reporting from Cologne, Nick Webster shares the experience of going to an England game in person at Euro 2024 including interviews with several England fans who have spent thousands following The Three Lions. Notably, the conversations were done before England played Slovenia.
Questions are asked of Gareth Southgate, his team selection, and his stubbornness in trying to prove the critics wrong to the detriment of England's performances.
Nick discusses what to do with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham.
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Nick Webster looks back at a full day of Euro 2024 action from Dusseldorf. There, he interviewed a British football journalist about how Euro 2024 is a microcosm of life with so many different cultures getting to know each other better. They walk down memory lane about their favorite World Cup and European Championship nations and matches.
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Nick Webster reports from Cologne, Germany where sunshine appears but it also means dark clouds for Scotland. Nick shares his experiences traveling around the streets and river of Cologne, giving us a flavor of the cathedral city. Onwards, Nick also mentions what his visit to Bochum was like, including an interview with a soccer bar owner and what it's like supporting a club in Germany.
If you want to learn how German football culture is different, tune in.
Also included is an interview with a Scottish reporter who gives listeners a better understanding of why Scotland is in the state they are right now. He shares his thoughts on whether Celtic and Rangers should join the Premier League, and what the impact would be on the Scottish football system down through the pyramid.
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Jude Bellingham is the darling of world football and he lit up the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen with a virtuoso performance against Serbia. Meanwhile one of football's greatest scribes lit up insideeuro2024...please meet Henry Winter.
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Day 2 of the Euros and 3 matches - Nick Webster was in Cologne for Switzerland vs. Hungary and it was a great game. He also had the chance to talk with Clive Tyldesley about commentary and his legendary call during the 1999 Champions League Final.
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Nick Webster reports from Germany to share his experiences about his Euro 2024 journey. Included in this podcast episode, Nick sits down with ARD journalist Oliver Hintz to talk about the European Championship tournament.
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Former FOX Soccer TV presenter Nick Webster previews his new podcast series that we'll be bringing to you all summer long through World Soccer Talk. Nick explains what to expect, and how it'll be different than other Euro 2024-related podcasts. Plus, he'll be on site in Germany to bring you all of the sights, sounds and exclusive interviews.
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Some argue that "American soccer should do American soccer in its own unique American way." What is the American way, anyway, when it comes to soccer? A long regular season of meaningless games followed by playoffs to crown a champion. We take a closer look at the pros and cons of the playoffs, how they came about, and why they don't work in American soccer. We also offer ideas for what a better system would be, and what the main reason is why playoffs exist in the first place.
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Bologna vs Juventus on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Bologna vs Juventus WHAT Serie A WHEN 2:45pm ET / 11:45am PT • Monday, May 20, 2024 WHERE Paramount+ FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day free trial promotion for […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Bologna vs Juventus on US television and via legal streaming:
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Manchester City beat West Ham United 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon as Pep Guardiola’s side claimed a fourth successive Premier League title. Phil Foden got the hosts off to a perfect start when he superbly drilled in the opening goal from the edge of the box after only 79 seconds. The English […] Manchester City beat West Ham United 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon as Pep Guardiola’s side claimed a fourth successive Premier League title.
Phil Foden got the hosts off to a perfect start when he superbly drilled in the opening goal from the edge of the box after only 79 seconds.
The English midfielder showed why he was named the Premier League Player of the Year. He dominated the game and was untouchable in the opening first quarter.
The 23-year-old made it 2-0 for City in the 18th minute finishing off a fine team move and a pinpoint low drilled cross from Jeremy Doku from the left wing.
Erling Haaland had several glorious opportunities to extend the lead, but the Norwegian striker failed to hit the back of the net on each occasion.
West Ham give Etihad a scareWest Ham were thoroughly outplayed throughout the half, but they halved the deficit from Mohammed Kudus’ stunning overhead kick following a corner in the 42nd minute. City, however, slammed the door shut just on the stroke of the hour with a fine strike from 18 yards out.
Guardiola’s side saw the game out by dominating possession and their usual verve as they created history. Interestingly, only Sir Alex Ferguson, during his reign from 1993 to 2013, has more Premier League trophies than Guardiola at City.
Arsenal did their part on the day as they clawed back from behind to beat Everton 2-1 with a late goal from Kai Havertz. However, it proved to be a little too late as the Gunners ended two points shy of City in what has been an outstanding season for Mikel Arteta’s side.
Elsewhere on an emotional day at Anfield, on Jurgen Klopp’s farewell day as Liverpool manager, the Reds ran out 2-0 winners against Wolves.
Aston Villa, who were already guaranteed of a fourth placed finish were humbled 5-0 by Crystal Palace thanks to Jean-Philippe Mateta’s sumptuous hattrick. The London side who have been in terrific form of late, finished 10th with 4 wins in their last 5 league games.
Manchester City have won the title four times in a row.Europa league qualification for SpursTottenham Hotspur guaranteed a Europa League spot as they beat already relegated Sheffield United 3-0 away from home. The North London side finished with 66 points, three ahead of Chelsea, who beat Bournemouth 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.
Should Manchester City beat Manchester United next weekend in the FA Cup final, Chelsea will be playing in the Europa League. That will also guarantee European football for Newcastle United who beat Brentford 4-2 and finished seventh, level on 60 points with Manchester United but having a higher goal difference.
United, however, will have fate in their own hands for Europe next season as they take on City in the FA Cup final. Eric ten Hag’s side finished the league season by beating Brighton 2-0 at the Amex Stadium.
Luton Town joined Burnley and Sheffield United back into the Championship as Nottingham Forest beat Burnley 2-1 at the City ground. Forest finished with 32 points; six clear of 18th placed Luton.
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In a new challenge system tested in soccer, managers may now wave their finger in the air to start a video review of a referee's call. Sports like cricket and tennis already have this feature. Now FIFA has implemented a new challenge mechanism for trials. Football Video Support, also known as FVS, is a less […] In a new challenge system tested in soccer, managers may now wave their finger in the air to start a video review of a referee’s call. Sports like cricket and tennis already have this feature.
Now FIFA has implemented a new challenge mechanism for trials. Football Video Support, also known as FVS, is a less complex substitute for the VAR. The results from its testing in young football thus far are encouraging.
At this week’s FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Pierluigi Collina—the head of referees for FIFA—said as much while praising the system. “The outcome was very, very positive”, Collina said.
“Our aim is to continue to trial this new system, namely in our youth competitions. We hope to be able to give all of you who have indicated an interest in the possibility to implement this system in your competitions.”
What is Football Video Support (FVS)?Each manager gets to question two referee calls every game; if they win, they get to retain the call for the next time. Goals, penalties, red cards, and incidents of mistaken identification are all scenarios that call for its use.
The challenge begins with the coach spinning their finger and passing a card to the fourth official.
They then explain to the referee what they would want reviewed on the pitch-side monitor. Players have the opportunity to suggest a review, but ultimately, it is up to the coach to make the call.
Earlier this week, during the Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup, the first trial happened. ESPN reports that there are currently no plans to use it in the Premier League or any other top-tier leagues.
The original intention of FVS was to help events that couldn’t afford to deploy VAR at the outset.
But what happens when managers, players, and fans all lose reviews? What happens if a team manipulates the system in any way, such as to waste time strategically? These are important questions to ponder.
For the time being, FIFA are content to retain its testing inside their youth events. Therefore, trials will not be expanded to other leagues or competitions.
The reasons Wolves propose scrapping VARWhat will happen to VAR?Premier League teams will vote next month on whether to eliminate VAR, and news of the FVS system comes less than a week after that. Wolverhampton Wanderers having set this maneuver in motion.
In preparation for the Premier League meeting in Harrogate on June 6, Wolves officially presented a proposal that would initiate a vote. “The price we are paying for a small increase in accuracy is at odds with the spirit of our game”, they said.
According to the club, video assistant referee was used “in good faith”. However, it has had “numerous unintended negative consequences that are damaging the relationship between fans and football.”
Since its introduction in 2019, VAR has been involved in many contentious events. That’s despite its intended purpose of assisting on-field officials with crucial match judgments. There were worries about VAR, and the Premier League admitted as much.
In any case, they’re on board with the system and will keep collaborating with the referees’ organization, PGMOL, to refine it. For a rule change to be approved, 14 out of 20 clubs must give their votes in favor.
The 2024-25 Premier League season will see the introduction of semi-automated offside technology, as previous votes by clubs have indicated.
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Detroit City FC is set to move into a brand new stadium in the near future. The USL Championship side revealed this week that they recently purchased property to build the arena. An abandoned hospital just southwest of the downtown currently sits on the site. Public land records show that the property was purchased for […] Detroit City FC is set to move into a brand new stadium in the near future.
The USL Championship side revealed this week that they recently purchased property to build the arena. An abandoned hospital just southwest of the downtown currently sits on the site.
Public land records show that the property was purchased for $6.5 million back in March. The exact details of the new arena are set to be revealed later in the month.
Nevertheless, the old hospital will be torn down in order to create ample space for the stadium. The arena is expected to be completed ahead of the 2027 season.
“This is a huge step for our organization to build a modern venue to serve our club and community,” stated Detroit City CEO Sean Mann. “As longtime residents of the city, with a few of us even living within walking distance of the site, the leaders and founders of the club view this project not only as an opportunity to grow our organization and sport, but as a civic endeavor to give back to the city we love.”
“We look forward to starting a process to connect with our supporters, city residents, and community leaders, among others, to craft a community-focused, grassroots professional soccer stadium that serves the city of Detroit.”
A sign on the site of the future stadium has gone upFans help deliver impressive atmosphere inside historic arenaThe club currently calls Keyworth Stadium home. Built way back in 1936, the historic arena was previously visited by former presidents Franklin Delano Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy.
Detroit City eventually moved into the stadium in 2016 after they raised over $700,000 from the public. The funds were vital to the team playing at the arena due to necessary renovations.
Keyworth Stadium currently offers fans one of the more unique experiences in American soccer. The arena, which has a max capacity of around 7,000 people, is essentially plopped down in the middle of a Detroit neighborhood.
In fact, some homes in the Hamtramck area are just feet from the exterior of the arena. Fans of the club walk past neighboring houses in order to enter the stadium.
While the concourse and bleachers are undeniably ancient, the atmosphere inside Keyworth Stadium is truly special.
Fans generally pack the relatively small arena on matchdays. This is quite impressive considering the overall outdated ground. A train also runs right behind the stand, delivering a distinctive backdrop to the games.
Club made huge leap to USL Championship in recent yearsNevertheless, the Detroit City fans obviously play a key part in this incredible atmosphere. These stellar supporters will almost certainly continue their intensity to the new arena in the coming years. While most details of the new stadium are yet to be released, it will accommodate more fans than Keyworth Stadium.
Detroit City currently sits third in the USL Championship Eastern Conference table. The club has experienced significant growth since forming as a National Premier Soccer League side in 2012. Detroit also moved on to the National Independent Soccer Association before finally joining the USL in 2022.
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As the last round of matches in the Bundesliga came to a close, Harry Kane's already dismal season took a fresh turn for the worse. The Englishman’s quest for his first career trophy suffered another setback as Bayern Munich concluded their season with a disappointing defeat, finishing third in the Bundesliga. This outcome means Bayern, […] As the last round of matches in the Bundesliga came to a close, Harry Kane’s already dismal season took a fresh turn for the worse.
The Englishman’s quest for his first career trophy suffered another setback as Bayern Munich concluded their season with a disappointing defeat, finishing third in the Bundesliga.
This outcome means Bayern, and by extension Kane, will not compete in next season’s German Super Cup. Thus, it marks a significant departure from their usual dominance.
On the final day of the German league season, Bayern Munich faced Hoffenheim, needing a positive result to secure second place. However, despite taking a 2-0 lead, Thomas Tuchel’s players crumbled in Kane‘s absence, ultimately losing 4-2.
This defeat, combined with Stuttgart’s victory over Borussia Monchengladbach, allowed Stuttgart to leapfrog Bayern into second place. Consequently, the Bavarians finished third, their lowest position since the 2011-12 season.
Harry Kane has not won a trophy since moving to Bayern MunichWhat does it mean for Bayern?For the Bundesliga giants, the third-place finish has notable repercussions. The German Super Cup, played by the winners of the German Cup and Bundesliga, will not include Bayern for the first time since 2011.
Bayer Leverkusen, who triumphed in the Bundesliga and are favorites to win the German Cup, will play in the Super Cup. If they secure both titles, Stuttgart will face Leverkusen, sidelining Bayern from the competition.
Despite his side’s struggles, the England international has enjoyed a remarkable debut season in the German top flight. The former Tottenham striker has scored 36 goals in 32 league matches; that’s totaling 44 goals in 45 appearances across all competitions.
His prolific scoring, however, has not translated into team success. Bayern were eliminated early from the German Cup and fell in the semi-finals of the Champions League, adding to a season of disappointments.
When is Kane’s next trophy opportunity?Reflecting on the season earlier, Kane acknowledged the high expectations at Bayern and the disappointment of not securing any trophies. “Of course, from the club’s point of view, it will be a failed season if we don’t win anything this year because we’re expected to win, but all we can do is take that into next year and try and turn that around”, he stated.
The 30-year-old remained optimistic about his future in Germany, emphasizing his long-term commitment to the club. “I’m here for many years. It’s not a one-off year I’m here for. The Champions League is the biggest one. If we can somehow get our hands on that one, it would be an amazing season. These are the big games. The atmosphere was incredible. This is exactly why I came here, I want to be playing in these big games, these big moments.”
Kane’s next opportunity for silverware will come with the England national team at the upcoming European Championship. Having reached the finals in the last Euros and the semi-finals in the 2018 World Cup, Kane and the Three Lions will be eager to go one step further. His impressive form for Bayern bodes well for his contributions on the international stage.
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AC Milan's search for a new head coach has been anything but straightforward, leaving fans in suspense as Stefano Pioli prepares to conclude his five-year tenure. Despite the uncertainty, a clearer picture is emerging about the potential candidates to lead the Rossoneri into a new era. Most recently, Paulo Fonseca, currently at Lille, has risen […] AC Milan’s search for a new head coach has been anything but straightforward, leaving fans in suspense as Stefano Pioli prepares to conclude his five-year tenure.
Despite the uncertainty, a clearer picture is emerging about the potential candidates to lead the Rossoneri into a new era.
Most recently, Paulo Fonseca, currently at Lille, has risen to the top of AC Milan‘s list. The former Porto and Roma manager has surpassed other notable names like Sergio Conceicao, Mark van Bommel, and Julen Lopetegui.
The Portuguese’s tactical acumen and experience in European competitions make him a strong contender for the job. However, the club has not made a final decision just yet, leaving the situation unresolved as the summer break approaches.
While Fonseca remains the frontrunner, Milan are not putting all their eggs in one basket. The club is also considering Marcelo Gallardo and Graham Potter. Both of them have impressed in their respective tenures at River Plate and Brighton. Notably, Antonio Conte and Massimiliano Allegri are not in the running, as their profiles do not align with the Rossoneri’s current project.
Scaloni has been linked with the Milan job.Milan look to Argentina’s World Cup-winning bossBut in a surprising development, the San Siro outfit has also reached out to Lionel Scaloni, as per Gazzetta dello Sport. He famously led Argentina to a World Cup victory in 2022. Scaloni, who will be occupied with the Copa America until mid-July, has not yet had a formal meeting with Milan’s management.
Nonetheless, the club sees him as an attractive candidate due to his charisma, ambition, and modern coaching ideas. Contacts have been made through his agents, suggesting that the 46-year-old is open to leaving La Albiceleste to embark on his first club management role.
Scaloni was once considered by Real Madrid as a possible successor to Carlo Ancelotti, but Ancelotti decided to stay put. That would have been a great opportunity for the Argentine, who has a good grasp of Spanish soccer.
He played in almost 200 matches for Mallorca, Racing Santander, and Deportivo La Coruna. Not only that, but his tenures at Lazio and Atalanta have given him strong ties to Serie A.
Worth the wait until mid-July?If Milan decide to pursue Scaloni, they will have to wait until after the Copa America in mid-July. Scaloni’s willingness to transition from international to club play adds an intriguing layer to the negotiations. But it is all up to the Serie A giants whether they want to wait that long to find Pioli’s successor.
His recent success with Argentina has bolstered his reputation, making him a desirable candidate despite his lack of club management experience. However, this potential move carries risks, as Pulisic’s side needs stability and proven success at the club level.
As the summer break looms, AC Milan fans are left in a state of anticipation. The club’s proactive approach in contacting multiple candidates shows their commitment to finding the best possible fit. Whether it will be Fonseca, Scaloni, or another emerging candidate, the decision will be crucial for their ambitions next season.
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Jose Mourinho, one of the most celebrated managers in soccer history, is at the center of an intense bidding war between Turkish soccer giants. As the season draws to a close, speculation surrounding the Portuguese’s next move has reached fever pitch, with multiple clubs vying for his signature. After parting ways with Roma in mid-January, […] Jose Mourinho, one of the most celebrated managers in soccer history, is at the center of an intense bidding war between Turkish soccer giants.
As the season draws to a close, speculation surrounding the Portuguese’s next move has reached fever pitch, with multiple clubs vying for his signature.
After parting ways with Roma in mid-January, the 61-year-old has been meticulously considering his next career step.
The “Special One” has been linked with several high-profile roles, including potential returns to Europe’s top five leagues and other lucrative offers. However, Turkey has recently emerged as a surprising but strong contender for his services.
What did Besiktas say?Apparently, Besiktas, one of Turkey’s most storied clubs, have officially entered the race to sign Mourinho. The club’s vice-president Huseyin Yucel confirmed that they initiated contact with the coach a month ago.
According to Yucel, Mourinho welcomed their offer, and the financial aspects have already been settled. He stated, “We contacted Jose Mourinho a month ago, and he welcomed our offer. We already resolved the economic details and will go to Italy next week so we can meet face to face. If we reach an agreement with Mourinho, then we will recommend he include Ricardo Quaresma in the staff.”
Yucel also mentioned that a sponsorship agreement would cover Mourinho’s wages, minimizing the financial impact on the club. Fenerbahce, another Turkish Super Lig powerhouse, had previously vowed to lure the veteran as part of their presidential election campaign. However, despite the publicized intent, it appears Besiktas are now in a stronger position to secure the Portuguese manager’s services.
Mourinho has reportedly agreed terms with BesiktasMourinho’s ex-player holds key to move?While Turkey is a strong contender, Mourinho has other options on the table. Reports suggest that he has expressed a willingness to return to Manchester United if the club were to part ways with Erik ten Hag. Additionally, clubs from Saudi Arabia have shown interest, offering lucrative deals to lure the legendary manager.
The allure of managing in the Premier League remains strong. But there are also potential vacancies at top clubs like Bayern, Juventus, Chelsea, and even Barcelona. That’s where his managerial prowess would undoubtedly make him a top candidate.
Mourinho’s decision will be crucial not only for his career but also for the clubs vying for his expertise. His next move could significantly impact the soccer landscape, given his track record of success at clubs like Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Manchester United.
The 61-year-old tactician previously emphasized the importance of making the right choice for his next career step. Not only that but he also highlighted his meticulous approach to selecting his future destination.
Should Mourinho opt for a move to Turkey, it would mark a new chapter in his illustrious career. Turkish soccer has a passionate fan base and a competitive league, providing a unique challenge for the experienced manager. The potential inclusion of Ricardo Quaresma, his ex-player, in the coaching staff adds an interesting dynamic to the negotiations with Besiktas.
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In recent days, Barcelona coach Xavi has found himself at the center of a swirling storm, with his future at the club hanging in the balance. The Spaniard had initially planned to depart Barcelona ahead of the season's conclusion. Nonetheless, he reversed his decision following a series of discussions with club president Joan Laporta. This […] In recent days, Barcelona coach Xavi has found himself at the center of a swirling storm, with his future at the club hanging in the balance.
The Spaniard had initially planned to depart Barcelona ahead of the season’s conclusion. Nonetheless, he reversed his decision following a series of discussions with club president Joan Laporta. This apparent resolution, however, now seems far from settled.
The turmoil began with the 44-year-old’s comments during a pre-match press conference ahead of Barca’s midweek victory over Almeria. These remarks reportedly incensed Laporta, casting a shadow over Xavi’s tenure and prompting speculation about his immediate future with the club.
The tension between the manager and Laporta could culminate in a decisive meeting in the coming days, with a resolution anticipated early next week. Adding another layer to this saga, Marca reports that some players within the squad are advocating for Xavi’s departure.
These players reportedly feel mistreated under Xavi’s management and have conveyed their discontent to the president, influencing his stance ahead of the crucial meeting. To make matters worse, the alleged friction between Xavi and his players has become increasingly public.
Who wants Xavi gone?Key figures within the squad, including Vitor Roque, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Joao Felix, and Ronald Araujo, have all expressed dissatisfaction with Xavi’s approach. Roque, who moved to Catalonia just four months ago from Athletico Paranaense, finds his future at the club uncertain.
The club’s most popular name, Lewandowski is also reportedly unhappy with the coach substituting him early in matches. In fact, it is a frustration that was visibly evident during the game against Almeria. However, Raphinha’s disappointment is particularly notable, as per Mundo Deportivo.
Despite his recent impressive form, the Brazilian ace has found himself frequently benched or substituted early. His dissatisfaction reached a peak following an incident against Valencia on April 29.
It will be expensive for Barcelona to sack XaviThe 27-year-old left the pitch with the score tied at 2-2 and reacted furiously, allegedly insulting Xavi’s brother and assistant coach, Oscar Hernandez. In response, Xavi benched Raphinha for the subsequent match against Girona. It was a game Barcelona lost 4-2, further straining their relationship, Jijantes add.
What’s more, Joao Felix has also voiced displeasure over his limited playing time, having started only once in the last two months; despite scoring the winning goal in that appearance against Cadiz. Ronald Araujo’s disagreements with Xavi, though less publicized, add to the mounting tensions within the squad.
What did Xavi recently say?The culmination of these conflicts suggests that Xavi’s position is increasingly untenable. The coming days are expected to be critical as Xavi and Laporta hold showdown talks to determine the head coach’s future. This dramatic situation at Barcelona has unfolded rapidly this week; but all signs indicate that a resolution, one way or another, is imminent.
In the lead-up to Sunday’s La Liga encounter against Rayo, Xavi addressed the rumors regarding his future rather lately. “The club gives me peace of mind and enthusiasm and we continue with the same ambition”, he said.
“I understand all the noise, but it doesn’t change anything. I’m not interested. I receive information, but I am interested in having the trust of the president and Deco, which remains intact. Nothing changes. I understand that the media has to publish nothing, but for me nothing has changed.
“We will sit down. If we have to talk about something we will do it. Three weeks ago we sat here to announce that it was still going on. Absolutely nothing changes. If there is any change we will say it. I am calm and eager to face tomorrow’s [Sunday’s] game.”
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In a thrilling conclusion to the Scottish Premiership season, Celtic demonstrated their resilience and championship mettle. They came from behind twice to secure a 3-2 victory over St Mirren at Parkhead. This victory added an exclamation point to their already successful campaign, having clinched the league title earlier in the week. The match began with […] In a thrilling conclusion to the Scottish Premiership season, Celtic demonstrated their resilience and championship mettle. They came from behind twice to secure a 3-2 victory over St Mirren at Parkhead.
This victory added an exclamation point to their already successful campaign, having clinched the league title earlier in the week.
The match began with an early setback for Celtic. St Mirren’s captain Mark O’Hara capitalized on a defensive error to put the visitors ahead in the seventh minute. Celtic, undeterred, responded with an equalizer from Matt O’Riley in the 21st minute, setting the tone for a high-energy encounter.
However, the Saints quickly regained the lead when O’Hara converted a penalty. It was awarded to them after the Bhoys’ defender Stephen Welsh fouled Toyosi Olusanya in the box. The relentless pace continued, and Brendan Rodgers‘ players managed to level the score again before half-time; all thanks to Kyogo Furuhashi’s deft finish from Reo Hatate’s precise cross.
The second half saw fewer dramatic moments but maintained a palpable tension as both teams vied for control. As the clock ticked towards the final whistle, it seemed the match might end in a stalemate. However, the game’s decisive moment came in the 86th minute when Luis Palma turned in Anthony Ralston’s cross, igniting celebrations among the Celtic faithful.
An emotional end to Joe Hart’s Celtic careerEmotional farewell for Joe HartPalma’s late heroics allowed manager Brendan Rodgers the opportunity to substitute veteran goalkeeper Joe Hart, giving the 37-year-old a heartfelt send-off in what marked his final league appearance. Hart has enjoyed a distinguished three-year spell in the Scottish Premiership. He will now look forward to potentially lifting his seventh trophy with the club in the upcoming Scottish Cup final against arch-rivals Rangers.
Celtic’s triumph over St Mirren capped off a remarkable season in which they secured their 54th league title, bringing them tantalizingly close to Rangers’ record of 55 titles. They clinched the title midweek with a commanding 5-0 victory over Kilmarnock, demonstrating their dominance in Scottish soccer.
Elsewhere in PremiershipWhile Celtic celebrated at Parkhead, Rangers ended their season with a dramatic 3-3 draw against Hearts. Lawrence Shankland initially put Hearts ahead, but Rangers fought back with goals from Ross McCausland, Todd Cantwell, and Fabio Silva.
Hearts, however, showed resilience, with Dexter Lembikisa and Kyosuke Tagawa ensuring a share of the points in stoppage time. This result halted Hearts’ five-game losing streak against Rangers and solidified their third-place finish.
In another Premiership match, Dundee and Kilmarnock played out a 1-1 draw at Dens Park. Gary MacKay-Steven gave Kilmarnock the lead, only for Luke McGowan to equalize for Dundee. The game saw late drama as Kilmarnock’s Robbie Deas received a second yellow card, reducing his team to 10 men, and McGowan missed a penalty that could have secured victory for Dundee.
As the league season concludes on Sunday, attention shifts to the bottom half of the table, where the battle for positions continues. Livingston, already relegated, will face Hibernian, while Motherwell takes on struggling St Johnstone, and Ross County meets Aberdeen in their final fixtures.
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Chelsea's managerial situation remains fluid as the club explores potential changes ahead of the new season. Reports indicate that the Blues have initiated discussions with representatives of Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna. This move highlights the club’s ongoing uncertainty about current coach Mauricio Pochettino; despite a recent uptick in form that has propelled the team […] Chelsea’s managerial situation remains fluid as the club explores potential changes ahead of the new season. Reports indicate that the Blues have initiated discussions with representatives of Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna.
This move highlights the club’s ongoing uncertainty about current coach Mauricio Pochettino; despite a recent uptick in form that has propelled the team into the top six of the Premier League.
A string of victories has marked Chelsea‘s recent revival under Pochettino. What’s more, it has boosted their chances of securing a return to European competition. A positive result against Bournemouth on the final day of the season will ensure their unexpected qualification for Europe.
In fact, it would be a significant turnaround given their mid-table struggles for much of the campaign. However, despite this resurgence, reports from England suggest that Chelsea’s hierarchy remains divided over the Argentine’s future.
Not all Chelsea fans are in favor of such a move.This means warAs a result, they are willing to battle it out with other Premier League rivals to lure the newcomer. Kieran McKenna has rapidly emerged as one of Europe’s most promising young managers.
His remarkable achievement of guiding Ipswich from League One to the top division in just two seasons has caught the attention of several greats. It’s no secret that Chelsea’s intrigue with McKenna also stems from his tactical acumen and success at the Portman Road.
The Guardian say that the Stamford Bridge outfit have engaged in preliminary talks with the boss’ agents, assessing the feasibility of bringing him to London. While some within the team advocate for retaining Pochettino, others believe McKenna could be the right fit for their future.
What did Ipswich say?The young coach, who is contracted with Ipswich until 2027, is attracting significant interest not only from Chelsea but also from Manchester United and Brighton.
Manchester United, facing potential managerial changes with Erik ten Hag’s position under scrutiny, have reportedly shown interest in McKenna. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, United’s co-owner, is allegedly considering the 38-year-old as a candidate to replace the Dutchman, particularly if the team fails to secure European qualification.
The Red Devils’ poor performance this season, coupled with unsuccessful transfers and a lack of silverware, has intensified speculation about Ten Hag’s future. Meanwhile, Brighton, set to lose Roberto De Zerbi at the end of the campaign, also see the Northern Irish as a potential successor.
The Seagulls’ stable environment might appeal more to McKenna compared to the high-pressure roles at Chelsea and Manchester United. The 38-year-old could be fond of returning to Old Trafford where he previously served as an academy coach.
Earlier this year, McKenna turned down an approach from Crystal Palace, demonstrating his loyalty to Ipswich. However, the opportunity to manage an established Premier League club might prove too tempting to resist. Chelsea’s interest, alongside United and Brighton, places McKenna at the center of a potential managerial merry-go-round.
Sky News recently asked Ipswich CEO Mark Ashton about the manager’s future. However, he wouldn’t say for sure that the club wouldn’t lose him. “Those are challenges that success will always bring”, Ashton said.
“I’d certainly rather have the challenges of success than the challenges of failure, but Kieran’s been great. He signed a new long-term contract last summer and he’s been in the office, he hasn’t had a day off, he’s been working by my side tirelessly on recruitment and planning and analysis and tactics for next season.”
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There are few more high-pressured positions in England than taking on the role of the country’s soccer manager. Known as The Impossible Job, it’s a position that comes with expectations topping any other national team job. In overseeing the country’s obsession, the manager’s decisions come face to face with 55 million other opinions, each unafraid […] There are few more high-pressured positions in England than taking on the role of the country’s soccer manager. Known as The Impossible Job, it’s a position that comes with expectations topping any other national team job. In overseeing the country’s obsession, the manager’s decisions come face to face with 55 million other opinions, each unafraid to fiercely voice them.
Of all those who’ve taken on the role since England’s sole tournament victory in 1966, nobody has come closer to success than current manager Gareth Southgate. At his first tournament in charge, he took the team to the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup. He went one step better at the following Euros. England reached its first final in 55 years. One year later at the 2022 World Cup, England was a Harry Kane penalty miss away from a possible victory over France at the Qatar World Cup.
And yet there remains a large proportion of England fans who are wholly unconvinced by his ability to lead the team to glory come this summer’s Euros.
A large part of that comes from the knowledge that he has at his disposal one of the finest selections of players that the country has seen. It is a squad that should be able to finally lay to rest those years of heartbreaking defeats, missed opportunities, and out-and-out failure. The heralded ‘golden generation’ of Beckham, Rooney, Lampard, Ferdinand, Gerrard, Scholes and more could not get it done. The current crop of players are proven talents at the top of their game, they can lead England to glory.
In short, this is undeniably Southgate’s most important decision of his time as England manager. There will be little forgiveness if he gets it wrong.
Southgate faces critical Euro 2024 squad decisionsIt wouldn’t be a stretch to say that the best players in the Premier League, La Liga and the Bundesliga this season are all English – something that seemed near-impossible not long ago. Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham’s successes overseas can only be to the benefit of their national team.
Those two players will be among the first on Southgate’s team sheet but the make-up of the rest of his Euros squad is likely to be more fiercely debated than ever and the outcome will be the defining factor in determining how successful his reign as manager has been.
Most of the attention will be on the players that he will leave out of the squad. With the strength of his options at the top of the pitch, there will be strong opinions about those unable to fit into the front-line positions. In addition to captain Kane, Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden are sure to make the cut. The rest, however, face a nervy wait by the phone. Among them are Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney, vying for the position of understudy to Kane and only likely to get on the pitch when he’s being rested – or worse, injured.
The wide options in what will probably be a three-man attack cause even bigger headaches. Cole Palmer has had an incredible season at Chelsea, but he favors more of a central role. Jack Grealish and Marcus Rashford – both regulars in the squad – have had uneven seasons. Injury and drops in form make them less reliable for Southgate’s plans. Anthony Gordon and Jarrod Bowen remain largely unproven at international level. Both offer Southgate a different profile of player and a more direct route to the goal.
Completing a midfield trioJames Maddison is another player who has failed to win Southgate over. He is better suited to a No. 10 role that Jude Bellingham is sure to dominate in Germany. Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze is another exciting talent who might just have to wait for the next tournament. For Raheem Sterling, England’s second-highest scorer of the current crop, it seems he’s fallen out of favor. Consequently, he may not feature in the coming squad for Southgate at Euro 2024
Who partners Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham? That question highlights the lack of great central midfielders in this generation of England. Jordan Henderson would prove an unpopular choice among supporters. Regardless, Southgate puts his faith in the 33-year-old who no longer plays in the Premier League regularly. Will he be brave enough to start the former Liverpool captain over bright young thing Kobbie Mainoo? And what of Connor Gallagher?
Defensive puzzleAnother headscratcher comes in the back four of the Euro 2024 squad for Southgate. Harry Maguire – as unpopular as Henderson in many fans’ eyes – is a near-guaranteed starter. Barring injury, he’ll partner John Stones. Kyle Walker will occupy the right and Luke Shaw, if fit, will work the left. That is a big if. The Manchester United full-back has missed the majority of the season. Throwing him in a starting line-up with little action will represent a huge risk from Southgate. The England manager has not been one to take significant risks in his time leading the Three Lions.
England fans would be happy to see some defensive changes from the previous Southgate squads. For several reasons, these options will not win over Southgate. Despite winning Serie A with AC Milan two seasons ago, Fikayo Tomori has yet to convince Southgate. Hotly tipped Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite featured in the last squad. He failed to see any minutes, confusing a large number of supporters. They recognize the urgency in securing a decent ‘Plan B’ at the heart of defense. Eric Dier’s turnaround at Bayern Munich is another player who thinks he deserves a spot on the plane to Germany. He can fill this much-needed role as a backup for England.
Whatever the make-up of the squad ends up being, it will be met with anger and confusion. The only hope for Southgate will be that those who earn a call-up justify his decision. England can end the summer with their heads – and maybe even the trophy – held high.
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Many Premier League matchups are regularly available on PeacockNBCUniversal launched over-the-top video streaming service in the summer of 2020. This came when many people around the world had to remain at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Peacock generally features television shows and movies from NBCUniversal’s vast catalog. However, the service also has various third-party content and live sports as well.
As far as soccer goes, NBC is the current English-language home of the Premier League here in the United States. Select English top flight matches are available on the company’s main over-the-air channel. This is typically reserved for 12:30PM (ET) Saturday fixtures. Other games in the world’s most popular soccer league can also be seen on the USA network. The basic cable channel began in 1977 and is currently available in 72.4 million households.
Nevertheless, NBCUniversal opts to put a plethora of Premier League fixtures on Peacock throughout the season. There are currently more English games on the streaming service each week than the other two television channels. This means that Premier League fans Stateside basically need Peacock to catch all of the action.
Women’s football in the 2024 Olympic Games will be broadcast on Peacock and those with an annual pass can watchThe upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics set to feature heavily on PeacockAlong with the Premier League, NBC Sports also has exclusive rights to the 2024 Summer Olympics. Much like the English soccer division, the summer games will be spread across NBCUniversal’s current platforms, including Peacock. In fact, it was recently announced that the Olympic games are set to feature heavily on the streaming service.
Sports fans can access over 5,000 hours of live coverage of the 329 events during the competitions. This extensive presentation also includes both men’s and women’s soccer at the Olympics. Peacock will have specific hubs dedicated to 40 different sports throughout the games as well. The 2024 Summer Olympics in France will start on July 26th and run until August 11th.
Peacock is currently accessible by using Amazon Fire, as well as Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD; Roku; Google platforms and devices including Android, Android TV devices, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices; Microsoft’s Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One S and Xbox One X; and VIZIO SmartCast TVs and LG Smart TVs; as well as Sony PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro.
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Emma Hayes will leave Chelsea women's team on a high note. The soon-to-be United States women's national team manager lifted the Women's Super League (WSL) title on Saturday thanks to a 6-0 thumping of Manchester United. It previously seemed as if Hayes may depart the west London side without a trophy this season. This would […] Emma Hayes will leave Chelsea women’s team on a high note. The soon-to-be United States women’s national team manager lifted the Women’s Super League (WSL) title on Saturday thanks to a 6-0 thumping of Manchester United.
It previously seemed as if Hayes may depart the west London side without a trophy this season. This would have been a rare failure, as the coach entered the current campaign with 13 trophies since joining in 2012.
Hayes even recently conceded the 2023/24 WSL title race to Manchester City just two weeks ago. The bizarre comments came as Chelsea found themselves six points behind the league leaders. Hayes and her team, however, did have an extra game in hand compared to City.
Despite the remarks, the Blues fought back and edged out City on goal differential. Both clubs finished the domestic campaign on 55 points, but Chelsea grabbed the title thanks to the lopsided win on Saturday.
While the Blues netted six goals in their final matchup, City only managed to beat Aston Villa by a scoreline of 2-1.
Chelsea players overcome with emotion after dramatic winThe dramatic triumph is particularly emotional for the club due to the pending departure of Hayes. The coach will go down as the top manager in WSL history. With Hayes at the helm, Chelsea became the most prestigious women’s club in English soccer.
After Arsenal won the first two titles of the competition, the Blues have now collected seven of the last nine league championships. This includes a series of five consecutive league triumphs for Hayes.
Following the final whistle on Saturday, players wildly celebrated their triumph with Hayes. Substitutes near the bench surrounded their manager as soon the game ended.
Club captain Millie Bright also rushed back towards the sidelines to jump into Hayes’ arms. Players then pushed the coach to the front of the celebrations with the traveling fans. Hayes even pointed to the Chelsea badge as supporters cheered for their outgoing manager.
After the win, Bright spoke on the added intensity of the title race due to Hayes’ future with the club. “It’s extra special to get it for Emma [Hayes] and the players who are leaving us,” proclaimed Bright. “We were up against a tough opponent and we needed a 10 out of 10 performance. Every player was incredible.”
“That’s our standards, we shouldn’t be underestimated to make this sort of comeback because we’re defending champions. It’s been an emotional season for Emma especially. We picked her up [after the loss at Liverpool] like she does for us everyday.”
Emma Hayes record at Chelsea is incredible.Coach now set to join USWNT at crucial timeHayes will now head across the pond to lead the USWNT. The Chelsea triumph should give the coach a boost going into a pressurized situation with the Stars and Stripes. Typically a powerhouse in the women’s game, the USWNT is coming off of massively disappointing display at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
As a result, Hayes must work her magic to get the Americans back to the pinnacle of the sport. The USWNT is also experiencing somewhat of a changing of the guard, as many veteran stars have recently retired. Hayes will get to lead the Americans on the sidelines for their upcoming friendlies with South Korea on June 1st and 4th. The USWNT will then head to the Summer Olympics in France in July.
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With Fubo, you can watch Cruz Azul vs Monterrey and tons more games with a 7-day trial. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC (in select cities), CNBC, USA, FOX (in select cities), FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox One.Here are the steps to take to watch the game with your free Fubo trial:1. Click on this link for the Fubo 7-day trial.2. Click on the red ‘Start your free trial’ button (see screengrab below)3. Click the “Next” button on the the next page. Then you’ll enter your e-mail address to sign up (see screengrab below)4. During the sign-up process, you’ll select your plan level and enter billing info – you won’t be charged until the 7-day trial is over (see screengrab below)5. After signing up for the free trial, you’ll be taken to the Fubo main screen. From here, you can either scroll down the page to see the TV listings which include your game (see screengrab below)6. Or you can click on the ‘Guide’ button at the top to see all of the channels available to you (see screengrab below)Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Crawley vs Crewe on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Crawley vs Crewe WHAT EFL League Two Playoff Final WHEN 8am ET / 5am PT • Sunday, May 19, 2024 WHERE ESPN+ STREAM WATCH NOW With ESPN+, you can watch Crawley vs Crewe […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Crawley vs Crewe on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Crawley vs Crewe | | WHAT | EFL League Two Playoff Final | | WHEN | 8am ET / 5am PT • Sunday, May 19, 2024 | | WHERE | ESPN+ | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
With ESPN+, you can watch Crawley vs Crewe and tons more EFL games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple, Android, and Amazon Fire devices, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Chromecast, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Oculus Go.Now with ESPN+, you can stream Bundesliga, LaLiga, Championship, League One, League Two, FA Cup, League Cup, International Champions Cup, Eredivisie, USL, and more.ESPN+ is only $10.99/month.Even better, ESPN is now offering The Disney Bundle that includes ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ for only $14.99 per month. Not only do you get all of the soccer with ESPN+, but you also get hit movies and TV shows with Hulu AND you get Disney+ that features Star Wars, Marvel movies, Disney movies and shows, films from Pixar and feature documentaries from National Geographic.In addition to all of the soccer coverage, ESPN+ also includes UFC, MLB, MLS, NHL, select PGA TOUR golf, Top Rank Boxing, cricket and Grand Slam tennis from Wimbledon to the US Open and Australian Open. Plus you get instant access to your favorite college sports like football, basketball, lacrosse, softball and more.There’s also the daily ESPN FC show, 30 For 30 documentaries, exclusive access to studio programs and more.Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Man City vs West Ham on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Man City vs West Ham WHAT English Premier League WHEN 11:00am ET / 8:00am PT • Sunday, May 19, 2024 WHERE NBC, Fubo, Peacock, DirecTV Stream, and Sling FREE TRIAL WATCH […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Man City vs West Ham on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Man City vs West Ham | | WHAT | English Premier League | | WHEN | 11:00am ET / 8:00am PT • Sunday, May 19, 2024 | | WHERE | NBC, Fubo, Peacock, DirecTV Stream, and Sling | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
With Fubo, you can watch Man City vs West Ham and tons more Premier League games with a 7-day trial. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC (in select cities), CNBC, USA, FOX (in select cities), FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox One.Here are the steps to take to watch the game with your free Fubo trial:1. Click on this link for the Fubo 7-day trial.2. Click on the red ‘Start your free trial’ button (see screengrab below)3. Click the “Next” button on the the next page. They you’ll enter your e-mail address to sign up (or you can use your Facebook or Google logins) (see screengrab below)4. During the sign-up process, you’ll select your plan level and enter billing info – you won’t be charged until the 7-day trial is over (see screengrab below)5. After signing up for the free trial, you’ll be taken to the Fubo main screen (see screengrab below)6. From here, you can either scroll down the page to see the TV listings which include your game (see screengrab below)7. Or you can click on the ‘Guide’ button at the top to see all of the channels available to you (see screengrab below)SEE MORE: Schedule of Premier League games on US TV and streamingCourtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Brighton vs Man United on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Brighton vs Man United WHAT English Premier League WHEN 11:00am ET / 8:00am PT • Sunday, May 19, 2024 WHERE CNBC, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Sling FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW With Fubo, […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Brighton vs Man United on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Brighton vs Man United | | WHAT | English Premier League | | WHEN | 11:00am ET / 8:00am PT • Sunday, May 19, 2024 | | WHERE | CNBC, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Sling | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
With Fubo, you can watch Brighton vs Man United and tons more Premier League games with a 7-day trial. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC (in select cities), CNBC, USA, FOX (in select cities), FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox One.Here are the steps to take to watch the game with your free Fubo trial:1. Click on this link for the Fubo 7-day trial.2. Click on the red ‘Start your free trial’ button (see screengrab below)3. Click the “Next” button on the the next page. They you’ll enter your e-mail address to sign up (or you can use your Facebook or Google logins) (see screengrab below)4. During the sign-up process, you’ll select your plan level and enter billing info – you won’t be charged until the 7-day trial is over (see screengrab below)5. After signing up for the free trial, you’ll be taken to the Fubo main screen (see screengrab below)6. From here, you can either scroll down the page to see the TV listings which include your game (see screengrab below)7. Or you can click on the ‘Guide’ button at the top to see all of the channels available to you (see screengrab below)SEE MORE: Schedule of Premier League games on US TV and streamingCourtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Liverpool vs Wolves on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Liverpool vs Wolves WHAT English Premier League WHEN 11am ET / 8am PT • Sunday, May 19, 2024 WHERE Peacock Premium STREAM WATCH NOW With Peacock Premium, you can watch Liverpool vs Wolves […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Liverpool vs Wolves on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Liverpool vs Wolves | | WHAT | English Premier League | | WHEN | 11am ET / 8am PT • Sunday, May 19, 2024 | | WHERE | Peacock Premium | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
With Peacock Premium, you can watch Liverpool vs Wolves and tons more Premier League games. Now with Peacock Premium, you can stream 175 Premier League matches per season that are exclusive to Peacock. Plus, you get access to the Premier League TV channel, which features Premier League reviews, previews, interview shows, daily news programs and classic Premier League games. Plus, it’ll include every single game of the 2022 World Cup in Spanish.Peacock Premium is only $5.99/month.Replays of all 380 games for the season will be available to Peacock Premium subscribers. Matches will be available on replay and then for 30 days after they air.Peacock is widely available across different platforms and devices, including:• Computers: PC and Mac• Apple: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD • Google: Android, Android TV devices, Roku, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices • Microsoft’s Xbox One family of devices: Xbox One S and Xbox One X• VIZIO SmartCast TVs and LG Smart TVs • Sony PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 ProIn addition to all of the soccer coverage, Peacock Premium offers more than 20,000 hours of programming from NBC Universal including movies, TV shows, original programming and live TV channels.To learn more about Peacock, we’ve put together a how-to video.More resourcesCourtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
The biggest rivalry in Turkish soccer is both a local derby and a match that crosses continental borders. Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce is over a century old and is one of the fiercest rivalries in the sports world. Where to watch Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce The primary place to look for this immense clash is on beIN […] The biggest rivalry in Turkish soccer is both a local derby and a match that crosses continental borders. Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce is over a century old and is one of the fiercest rivalries in the sports world.
Where to watch Galatasaray vs FenerbahceThe primary place to look for this immense clash is on beIN SPORTS. beIN has the rights to the Turkish Süper Lig in the USA, and it’s the only place to view Turkish soccer at this time.
| WHO | Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce | | WHAT | Turkish Super Lig | | WHEN | Noon ET / 9am PT • Sunday, May 19, 2024 | | WHERE | beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español and Fubo | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
While many Turkish league games are featured only on beIN’s overflow streaming platform, beIN SPORTS Connect, a rivalry game such as this often is aired on both the English and Spanish TV networks.
You can find beIN on Fubo, Fanatiz, and Sling, as well as select cable and satellite providers.
The Turkish Super Cup currently does not air anywhere in the United States. So for games such as the December 29, 2023 clash between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, unfortunately it’s unavailable.
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Watch Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce on US TVIf the two meet up in the late stages of any UEFA club competition, those games can be found on CBS/Paramount+ in English, and Univision/TUDN/ViX in Spanish. Every game airs on Paramount+, with select matches shown on the main CBS network, CBS Sports Network, or the streaming CBS Sports Golazo! Network.
Streaming offers Fubo (with access to beIN – including Connect – for league games) is $74.99/month and offers a free 7-day trial.
Paramount+ as of fall 2023 is $5.99/month for the basic plan, which includes all UEFA club competitions as well as a bunch more soccer.
History of the Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce rivalryThe very first game between these two historic sides was played over 100 years ago, in 1909. It was played on the site where Fenerbahçe’s stadium now stands, but Galatasaray won 2-0 in the friendly.
It helps boost the importance of the rivalry when both clubs are among the most dominant in the history of a country, and this is certainly the case here. Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray are one and two respectively in terms of most Turkish league titles ever. They’re also among the top winners of the Turkish Cup, as well.
But what makes this rivalry interesting is the unique geography.
Both clubs play in Istanbul, making this a major inter-city derby like those in London, Madrid, Manchester, Buenos Aires, and so on. But the Bosporus Straight runs through the city, and this marks the line between Europe and Asia. Galatasaray plays in the European side of the city, while Fenerbahçe is based in Asia.
Fenerbahçe has the all-time edge overall between the two teams, but the results remain fairly close, with about a third of the result going to each team, and the other third as draws.
For more info about each club, as well as upcoming schedules and TV listings, check out our Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe club pages.
Here are all of the details of where you can watch PSG vs Dortmund on US television and via legal streaming: WHO PSG vs Dortmund WHAT UEFA Champions League WHEN 3pm ET / Noon PT • Tuesday, May 7, 2024 WHERE Paramount+, CBS and ViX FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch PSG vs Dortmund on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | PSG vs Dortmund | | WHAT | UEFA Champions League | | WHEN | 3pm ET / Noon PT • Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | | WHERE | Paramount+, CBS and ViX | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day free trial promotion for new subscribers, giving fans the ability to watch a ton of soccer fans (and other content) for free.After the 7-day trial, Paramount+ is just $5.99 per month.Paramount+ features more than 2,000 live matches each year. In addition to Serie A, the extensive portfolio of soccer properties also includes Coppa Italia, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League; The Women’s Cup; NWSL; Concacaf national team competitions (Men’s World Cup Qualifiers, Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, Men’s Nations League, and Women’s Nations League); Argentina’s Liga Profesional de Fútbol; Brazil’s Campeonato Brasileirão Série A; and AFC competitions (AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar, AFC Champions League, AFC Women’s Asian Cup and AFC Asian Cup).Paramount+ includes exclusive original programs such as: Halo, Star Trek: Discovery, Frasier, Lawmen: Bass Reeves, and Evil, as well as movies including Mean Girls, Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning and more. You can also stream CBSN (CBS News), CBS Sports HQ and ET Live, as well as — with the Premium Plan — your local CBS network.Paramount+ is available on PC or Mac as well as Roku, iPhone and Android phones, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation 4, Samsung smart TV, Vizio and XBOX One.Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Here are the steps to sign up for your 7-day free trial to Paramount+:1. After clicking the ‘Try It Free’ button, you’ll see the following page that explains the two choices you’ll find. Click ‘Continue’ to be presented with the options:2. Choose between the ‘Paramount+ Essential’ or ‘Paramount+ With Showtime’ options. If you want to save over 15% with an annual plan, click the Annual option. Then hit ‘Continue’ to move on.3. Next, you’ll need to create a free Paramount+ account:4. Enter your contact details, and click ‘Continue’ to move to the next step.5. The following page explains the free 7-day trial:6. Enter your payment details and then click ‘Start Paramount+’ to begin your free trial.Photo credit: Imago
The second leg of the semifinal between PSG and Borussia Dortmund has TV coverage that differs from last week's first leg. Following Borussia Dortmund's narrow 1-0 victory over Kylian Mbappe and PSG, Edin Terzic and company have one foot in the final for the first time since 2013. However, it will need some form of […] The second leg of the semifinal between PSG and Borussia Dortmund has TV coverage that differs from last week’s first leg. Following Borussia Dortmund’s narrow 1-0 victory over Kylian Mbappe and PSG, Edin Terzic and company have one foot in the final for the first time since 2013. However, it will need some form of a result at the Parc des Princes to ensure it earns a ticket to Wembley.
In the first leg, coverage was available on both CBS and Paramount+. That is not the case for Tuesday’s game in France. For viewers in the United States, coverage of the UEFA Champions League semifinal between PSG and Borussia Dortmund is only available on Paramount+, which means there is no over-the-air TV broadcast. Paramount+ has been the home of the Champions League in the United States for several years. As usual, it will have pregame and postgame coverage.
Tuesday’s game kicks off from the Parc des Princes at 3 p.m. ET. However, coverage starts well before then. Also, it goes well after the final whistle. Here is all the information you need ahead of Tuesday’s game in the Champions League semifinals.
TV coverage for PSG vs Borussia DortmundKickoff time: 3 p.m. ET / Noon PT – Tuesday, May 7
Stream now (in USA): Live on Paramount+.
Commentators: Chris Wittyngham and Ray Hudson.
US TV: Match is exclusively on Paramount+.
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With the game only airing on Paramount+ at 3 p.m. ET, it makes sense that the buffer coverage is also on Paramount+. This is the only game on Tuesday, with the prematch show of the UEFA Champions League Today starting at 2 p.m., one hour before kickoff. Yet, this program is also available on the free CBS Sports Golazo Network. Similarly, the one-hour postgame program is also available on both Paramount+ and the CBS Sports Golazo Network.
Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry, Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher, back in the studio, will be featuring throughout CBS’s coverage of Tuesday’s game. Peter Schmeichel and Anita Jones will be in Paris to give analysis of both teams before and after the game. Also, Christina Unkel is on standby for officiating controversy. Chris Wittyngham and Ray Hudson, the duo that called the first leg, reprise their roles for this week’s second leg.
Slim lead for Borussia Dortmund in a hostile environmentDortmund’s one-goal lead after the first leg is important, but it is not close to a sure-fire spot in London later this season. This will be the fourth game between Dortmund and PSG this season. In the group stage, PSG and Dortmund drew in Germany. However, on matchday one, PSG defeated Dortmund, 2-0. That result would be enough to send PSG through to the club’s second Champions League Final in its history.
History is not on Dortmund’s side. This is the German side’s fourth time playing away in Paris. It has drawn one game and lost twice, including the fixture earlier this season. In each of those games, Dortmund failed to score. Granted, the last time the UEFA Champions League Final was at Wembley Stadium, Borussia Dortmund played. By chance, if the German side advances, it would set up a potential rematch of the 2013 Final where the Black and Yellows lost to fellow German club Bayern Munich.
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Crystal Palace held Manchester United to the Red Devils' first scoreless outing of 2024 with a 4-0 demolition at Selhurst Park. A brace from United transfer target Michael Olise made it 18 points from 11 games under new manager Oliver Glasner. In the other dugout, more criticism rises toward Erik ten Hag. After Monday evening's […] Crystal Palace held Manchester United to the Red Devils’ first scoreless outing of 2024 with a 4-0 demolition at Selhurst Park. A brace from United transfer target Michael Olise made it 18 points from 11 games under new manager Oliver Glasner. In the other dugout, more criticism rises toward Erik ten Hag. After Monday evening’s result, United has won just one game in its last seven Premier League outings. In total, Manchester United has now lost 13 Premier League games. That is the most in the club’s Premier League history.
Only an FA Cup stunner against Manchester City at the end of the season may be enough to salvage this season for United.
Palace takes advantage of poor Manchester UnitedManchester United’s defensive inefficacies reappeared after just 12 minutes. A clumsy decision from an out-of-form Casemiro challenged Michael Olise in the middle of the park. The French talent, who is rumored for a move to Manchester United this summer, breezed beyond the sliding Brazilian. No Manchester United player stepped up to defend Olise as he waltzed to the edge of the area. A scuffed shot bounced into the ground and past a diving Andre Onana.
Palace had the better of the ball in the first half, despite Manchester United leading the possession category. United briefly had the ball in the net on a scramble following a corner kick. However, the referee deemed Rasmus Hojlund interfered with Dean Henderson, and the goal did not stand.
Instead, it was Palace to score the next goal via Jean-Phillippe Mateta. Ineffective defending from Manchester United allowed Mateta to cruise into the Manchester United box on a mazy run. The forward pounded the ball into the back of the net to double Palace’s advantage. Manchester United, already under the microscope with a massive dip in form, now trailed against a team in the bottom half of the table by multiple goals.
From bad to worse for UnitedThe issues did not stop there for Erik ten Hag and United. A long cross from the right side of Palace’s midfield met a sliding Joachim Andersen in the box. The ball squirmed free and Tyrick Mitchell slid the ball home to make it 3-0 to Palace on the night.
Eight minutes later, Michael Olise secured his brace. After Daniel Muñoz won possession from Casemiro deep in the United half, he passed the ball to Olise. The Frenchman got the ball on his left foot and curled a shot into the near side of Onana’s goal. A bad night had turned horrid for United at Selhurst Park.
Erik ten Hag points to injuries before the gameUnited can point to a variety of excuses as to why it capitulated against Crystal Palace on Monday evening. Lack of desire, poor tactics, individually poor performances or even a clinical Palace side. Erik ten Hag, at least before the game, pointed to the injuries that Manchester United is dealing with. For example, Bruno Fernandes missed a game for the first time in his 13-year professional career. Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay have missed extended time with injury. As a result, Manchester United’s squad was remarkably young. Some of the unused substitutes have yet to see first-team action.
However, injuries are something every team deals with. Even long-term injuries are something a team like Manchester United should be able to handle. Real Madrid has been without several top players for the entire season. Yet, Los Blancos are in the UEFA Champions League semifinal. Additionally, they won LaLiga this season. Closer to home, Liverpool’s injuries forced it to depend on new signings and academy call-ups. Say what one will about Liverpool’s curtailing of the season toward the end. Jürgen Klopp did wonders to get that side to third in the Premier League.
Erik ten Hag is losing the patience of supporters and crucially the Manchester United ownership. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has not been shy to speak his mind regarding the future of the Manchester United coaching staff. Had injuries been a problem, quality depth would have been the main focus for Manchester United in the transfer window. Instead, it brought in underwhelming players who have been part of a historically poor season at Old Trafford.
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We’re your No. 1 source for the UEFA Europa League schedule for fans in the USA. In the United States, CBS Sports have the exclusive English-language rights to broadcast the UEFA Europa League until the end of the 2029/30 season. In total, it’ll be more than four full seasons of coverage from the Group Stage […] We’re your No. 1 source for the UEFA Europa League schedule for fans in the USA.
In the United States, CBS Sports have the exclusive English-language rights to broadcast the UEFA Europa League until the end of the 2029/30 season. In total, it’ll be more than four full seasons of coverage from the Group Stage all the way to the league finals every year.
Watch Europa League on Paramount+:
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Spanish-language rights for the UEFA club competition have been acquired by Univision Deportes (TUDN), which will run until the end of the 2026/27 season.
Europa League TV scheduleAll times Eastern USA
For the Europa League, every single game will be streamed exclusively through the streaming service Paramount+, which offers a 7-day free trial. Read our Paramount+ FAQ for more info. Select TV games will air on CBS and/or CBS Sports Network.
A viable alternative is to consider watching Europa League games on Univision where many of the games will be shown on television in Spanish, which are streamed via Fubo.
Annual Europa League Schedule Preliminary rounds begin in July while playoff rounds of the tournament are in August. The group stages of the competition are played from September through December. Round of 16 games are played during February-March, quarter-finals in April, semi-finals in late April and May, while the final is at the end of May.
Europa League HistoryAfter the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup was discontinued in 1971–72, the Europa League – then called the UEFA Cup – was established. Popular during its time, the Fairs Cup was a tournament available to teams from cities that held trade fairs.
The competition became more difficult to manage as the number of teams competing increased, therefore UEFA opted to substitute the UEFA Cup. The event quickly gained a reputation for being very competitive as its popularity soared over the years. In order to keep fans interested, the UEFA Europa League changed its structure many times.
In the past, only the domestic league runners-up were eligible to participate. However, in 1999, it was combined with the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup, UEFA’s former inferior European tournament.
Since then, the UEFA Cup has expanded to include the champions of domestic cup tournaments. And those teams that didn’t make it beyond the UEFA Champions League’s third qualifying round could still play in the UEFA Cup.
The same was true for the third-place teams in the UCL group stage. A total of three clubs chosen from the domestic League Cup winners and Fair Play representatives will also be participating.
Format changes and expansionWith more clubs from lower levels taking part, the number of teams competing grew, and the competition’s structure underwent many revisions. A group stage, similar to that of the Champions League, was added to the competition in 2004–05 as it grew to include more clubs.
Because of this change, not only was the level of competition raised, but lesser teams were given an equal opportunity to play in the European grand arena.
Becoming the ‘UEFA Europa League’Its current name, the UEFA Europa League, dates back to the 2009–10 championship. Also at this period, the new Europa League replaced the UEFA Intertoto Cup, the third-tier tournament run by UEFA.
The current format calls for qualifying and a play-off to set the scene for the group stage at the beginning of September. Currently, there are 48 teams competing in the group stage. The teams who finish first and second in their respective groups will advance to the knockout round.
Except for the final, every elimination round is a two-legged tie, much as in the Champions League. A year after the tournament ends, the victorious team returns the trophy to UEFA. When the trophy is returned, the club will be allowed to retain a miniature version of it.
Europa League: 21st century and modern historyOver the years, the UEFA Europa League has played host to many memorable finals. Amazing comebacks and nail-biting finals have left a lasting impression on football fans from the tournament. As an example, consider Liverpool‘s 2000–01 season victory against Alaves, in which they rallied from a 3–1 halftime deficit to win 5–4 in a historically exciting final.
Also unforgettable from the 2020–21 campaign was the nail-biting final between Villarreal and Manchester United, which went to a penalty shootout. In a momentous occasion for the club, Villarreal came out on top, winning their first major European championship.
Winners of the Europa League now get automatic entry to the Champions League group stage, elevating the competition’s profile in recent years. Clubs are much more interested in participating in the tournament now that they may compete against the top teams in Europe.
UEFA Club CompetitionsThe UEFA Europa League isn’t the only European club competition. UEFA also features the following European football competitions: UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa Conference League.
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Find out where, when, and how to watch the giants of European soccer with our Champions League TV schedule. In the United States, CBS Sports have the exclusive English-language rights to broadcast UEFA Champions League games. This also includes UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup until the end of the 2029/30 season. Coverage from […] Find out where, when, and how to watch the giants of European soccer with our Champions League TV schedule.
In the United States, CBS Sports have the exclusive English-language rights to broadcast UEFA Champions League games. This also includes UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup until the end of the 2029/30 season. Coverage from the Group Stage all the way through to the final every year to determine who will be crowned UEFA champions will continue through the rest of the decade.
Spanish-language rights have been acquired by Univision Deportes (TUDN), which will run until the end of the 2026/27 season.
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For the Champions League schedule, every single game of the super league will be streamed exclusively through the streaming service Paramount+, which offers a 7-day free trial. Read our Paramount+ FAQ for more info. Very few games will air on TV via CBS and/or CBS Sports Network.
An alternative is to consider watching Champions League games on Univision/TUDN where many of the games are shown on television in Spanish, which are streamed via Fubo.
Annual Champions League SchedulePreliminary rounds begin in July while playoff rounds of the tournament are in August. The group stages of the competition are played from September through December. Round of 16 games are played during February-March, quarter-finals in April, semi-finals in late April and May, while the final is at the end of May.
UCL on American TV, from past to presentAn average of 2.1 million fans watched the 2023 Final between Manchester City and Inter Milan on CBS in the United States.
The Champions League started out on US TV in the late 1990s on ESPN. During the mid-2000s on ESPN is really when the competition began to become somewhat of a phenomenon in the US for the first time. By 2010 broadcasts shifted to FOX Sports, where UCL games in English would remain for nearly a decade.
In 2018, coverage moved to Turner Sports. English broadcasts on TNT and Bleacher Report Live were not particularly well received, similar to FOX’s tenure with the competition. However Turner’s viewership figures ended up much higher than FOX Sports due to better distribution for their networks.
Meanwhile Univision acquired the Spanish rights, which has proven to be a popular move.
CBS surprisingly swooped in to secure English-language UEFA club competition rights from 2021-24. Comprehensive coverage of games, across Paramount+, CBS Sports Network, and the main CBS Network, have generally been received positively.
Both the CBS and Univision deals have since been extended (through 2029/30 and 2026/27, respectively).
Champions League HistoryMidway through the twentieth century, the Champions League‘s history began. In 1930, Swiss club Servette attempted to establish a competition for the continent’s best clubs by fielding a national champions’ team.
Champion teams from the ten most powerful European soccer countries of the time were invited to compete in a competition known as “Coupe des Nations,” which was a huge success. Hungarian club Ujpest won the championship, but despite the tournament’s popularity, it was never held again owing to funding constraints.
Then almost two decades later, a precursor to the Copa Libertadores, the Campeonato Sudamericano de Campeones (South American Championship of Champions) began play in 1948 following years of planning and preparation. The notion of a continental club champions league only captivated French sports writer Jacques Ferran.
Thus, the European Football Association’s official history of the European Cup credits Jacques Ferran and Gabriel Hanot, writers for the French sports daily L’Équipe, as the tournament’s original creators. Hanot had a dream that was realized in 1955 when he saw the first European Cup play.
Meanwhile, Ferran revealed that the South American Championship of Champions provided the impetus for the creation of the European Cup in interviews with the Brazilian sports TV show Globo Esporte in 2015 and the Chilean daily El Mercurio in 2018. “How could Europe, which wanted to be ahead of the rest of the world, not be able to accomplish a competition of the same kind as the South American one? We needed to follow that example,” he said.
How did the European Cup come to be?In April of 1955, officials from Europe’s top clubs got together to draft competitive guidelines. Game one of the inaugural UEFA Champions League, featuring Sporting Club de Lisbon and FK Partizan, has begun. The name “UEFA Champions League” did not appear until much later. The European Champion Clubs’ Cup or European Cup has been the name of this competition from its inception.
The first event included the best clubs in Europe, and Real Madrid came out on top. This event marked the beginning of a tournament that would come to stand as a benchmark for success and a showcase for thrilling contests.
Early editions of the European Cup used a knockout-style bracket that matched together national champions from different countries. Real Madrid, led by legends like Alfredo Di Stefano and Ferenc Puskas, established early dominance and won the championship five times in a row between 1956 and 1960. It was not until the 1960s, however, that the event was open to more than just the national winners.
Becoming the ‘UEFA Champions League’The 1992 rebranding to the UEFA Champions League was a watershed moment for the event. Many people see the Champions League’s use of groups instead of a round-robin structure as what sets it apart from the European Cup.
Marseille won the first edition of the ‘UEFA Champions League’ following its rebranding from the European Cup for the 1992/93 season.The group stage increased the competition’s competitiveness and gave more teams from around Europe a chance to participate. This broadened the Champions League’s field of participants and paved the way for it to become a worldwide phenomenon.
However, a group stage was implemented in 1991; the name change only formalized the reorganization. The format of the tournament has evolved to include elements of both group play and round-robin play.
UEFA Champions League: 21st century and modern historyDuring the ’90s and ’00s, the Champions League schedule saw unparalleled levels of acclaim. The introduction of satellite television and other technological developments helped spread the game over the world. The competition was watched by people throughout the globe, not only in Europe. Because of this increase in attention, the Champions League has received significant commercial investment. This has turned it into a successful business with attractive sponsorship agreements and media contracts.
In the minds of soccer fans everywhere, the UEFA Champions League produces legendary occasions. The 2005 final between Liverpool and AC Milan and Manchester United‘s last-minute heroics against Bayern Munich in 1999 are just a few instances. These moments embody the raw passion, unpredictability and absolute brilliance that constitute the core of the event.
Manchester United dramatically winning the 199 UEFA Champions League Final showed how wild the competition can be.Teams and styles emergeSoccer ideologies and tactical advancements have all met in Champions League games. The tournament showcased emerging playing styles as they became commonplace. In the 1990s, defense dominated as Italian teams controlled Europe. In the mid-2000s, Barcelona showed tiki-taka can beat the best teams with ease. Roberto Baggio’s dominant AC Milan side of the late 1980s and Pep Guardiola’s 2009-11 Barcelona epitomize these elite squads in the history of the UEFA Champions League.
Contemporary dynasties emerged in European soccer around the start of the 21st century. Real Madrid’s Galacticos era made long-term dominance by teams like Barcelona and Bayern possible. Zinedine Zidane, Luis Figo and Ronaldo exemplified the wave of talent from across the world coming together on one team. However, that Real Madrid side never achieved what became the greatest feat for any club. The best teams of all time won the treble, a collection of three trophies in one season. Those trophies are the domestic league, domestic cup and the UEFA Champions League. Manchester City accomplished this most recently in 2022/23.
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West Ham is set to sign Julen Lopetegui as its next head coach. Veteran Scottish manager David Moyes has been at the helm of the Hammers ever since late 2019. His arrival at the time was his second stint with the club after he previously took over during the 2017/18 season. Moyes was previously under […] West Ham is set to sign Julen Lopetegui as its next head coach. Veteran Scottish manager David Moyes has been at the helm of the Hammers ever since late 2019. His arrival at the time was his second stint with the club after he previously took over during the 2017/18 season.
Moyes was previously under fire last season as the east London side slipped in the Premier League standings. The Hammers dropped down to 14th in the table in 2022/23, a year after finishing seventh. Nevertheless, the coach essentially saved his job by winning the Europa Conference League last summer. The triumph was certainly unique as the club became the lowest-placed team in their domestic table to win a European trophy.
There have been various suggestions that West Ham recently offered their current coach a new contract. Despite feeling the heat from the fans, Moyes then claimed that any decision on his future would not come until the end of the season. The writing, however, is now on the wall and Scot is likely to depart London in the coming weeks.
Hammers turned to Spaniard after Amorim negotiations fell throughAccording to a report by The Guardian, Hammers brass is advancing in talks with Lopetegui. While the details still need to be ironed out, an agreement between the two sides seems to be within reach. Even though Moyes is not yet out the door, the club is certainly actively looking for his successor. It was previously reported that Sporting CP‘s Ruben Amorim was negotiating a deal to join West Ham.
Amorim is widely seen as one of the top young coaches in all of Europe. The Portuguese manager was previously linked with fellow English side Liverpool. Nevertheless, West Ham, or any other team, would have to pay Sporting a supposed fee of around $16 million to sign the coach. This price tag was too much for the Hammers to even consider paying.
Unlike Amorim, Lopetegui is currently without a job, thus making him a free agent. The Spanish manager most recently took over at Wolves during the 2022/23 campaign. He also previously coached at successful European clubs such as Real Madrid, Sevilla, and Porto. Before joining Los Blancos, the Spaniard had an unbeaten run of 20 games with the Spain national team.
Lopetegui worked wonders last season at WolvesLopetegui may not be the most popular pick for Hammers fans. Yet, his recent work at Wolves cannot go unappreciated. The manager entered the fray at the West Midlands side with the club sitting bottom of the Premier League standings. However, Lopetegui made an instant impact with his new squad. With the Spaniard at the helm, Wolves not only avoided relegation. They climbed up to 13th in the table.
Lopetegui’s departure from the English club was not down to his failures as their coach. Instead, the manager opted to leave the team due to their precarious financial situation. Lopetegui wanted to improve the squad by spending in the summer transfer window. The club, however, sold several key players. This list included stars such as Ruben Neves, Matheus Nunes, and Nathan Collins.
West Ham currently finds themselves ninth in the English top-flight table at the moment. The Hammers will have to make a late push to grab a European place next season, something that Lopetegui will surely be hoping for.
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An era came to a close in 2022 when Riqui Puig departed Barcelona. Puig brought his infectious spirit to Major League Soccer and the warm beaches of Los Angeles with him when he signed with the Galaxy. In 2023, the Los Angeles Galaxy had a terrible season. Everyone was watching as the most legendary team […] An era came to a close in 2022 when Riqui Puig departed Barcelona. Puig brought his infectious spirit to Major League Soccer and the warm beaches of Los Angeles with him when he signed with the Galaxy.
In 2023, the Los Angeles Galaxy had a terrible season. Everyone was watching as the most legendary team in MLS reached rock bottom. They started the season with a losing record (2–14) and missed the playoffs for the sixth year in a row.
The performance of midfielder Riqui Puig stood out, however. Even though he missed some time due to an ankle injury, the Spaniard was the team’s most important player. He scored seven goals, leading the squad in scoring.
Now when we’re in the present, Puig isn’t your average Major League Soccer player; he’s a superstar in his own way. The former Barcelona sensation is now the center of attention in Los Angeles, and his impressive form has carried over into the year 2024.
He has helped propel the Galaxy to the top of the Western Conference with seven goal contributions after nine games. He is already among the favorites to win MLS MVP.
How has Puig fared for LA Galaxy so far?Riqui Puig was also named to Live Sports on TV’s Major League Soccer ideal squad. When it comes to the league’s top players, Lionel Messi and his ex-Barcelona teammate are neck and neck.
However, the 24-year-old’s statistics are very remarkable. Not having a championship under his belt doesn’t diminish his talent at all. Puig has been a mainstay for the Galaxy, appearing in 56 games and contributing significantly with 15 goals and eight assists.
This has resulted in a stunning increase in Puig’s worth to $12.7 million, as per Transfermarkt. Rumor has it that his old side is watching the situation closely.
Bargain return for Riqui Puig to Barcelona?Last year there were already rumors of Riqui Puig’s possible return to Camp Nou, although a transfer did not materialize in the end. His current contract ends on December 31, 2025, so there is not much room for maneuvering for the MLS side if they want to cash in on him.
Barcelona were astute enough to include a provision that would provide them with a portion of any future sales of Puig. So, the Spaniards will be taking home a tidy sum—$7 million to be exact—the day he chooses to depart Los Angeles.
This scenario keeps the Catalans attentive, Culemania reports. He played on the senior squad with Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba after rising through the ranks of Barcelona’s renowned La Masia program.
After signing with the club in 2013 when he was thirteen years old, the midfielder waited five years before making his senior debut, at the tender age of eighteen. Throughout his four years there, Puig was able to earn 58 appearances with the first team.
Nevertheless, he was one of the academy graduates given up when the club’s finances took a turn for the worse in the summer of 2022. Thus, the Galaxy signed him for free.
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The legendary Gerard Pique was driven to continue playing in his later years only by his devotion to Barcelona. Suddenly retiring in November of last season, the 37-year-old contributed significantly to the club's financial situation. He passed on a large portion of his remaining contract salary. After leaving the academy as a youngster to play […] The legendary Gerard Pique was driven to continue playing in his later years only by his devotion to Barcelona. Suddenly retiring in November of last season, the 37-year-old contributed significantly to the club’s financial situation. He passed on a large portion of his remaining contract salary.
After leaving the academy as a youngster to play for Manchester United, the center defender spent 15 years with the Barcelona first team. Following a four-year stint with the Red Devils, he made his comeback in 2008. During that time, he spent one season on loan with Real Zaragoza,
He learned the ropes from Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic. However, the veteran brought home one Premier League and one Champions League trophy during his brief but unimpressive stint.
But it seems like the World Cup winner’s career almost took a very other turn. One in which, instead of playing for them, he would have faced off against the Red Devils.
Pique on failed Arsenal moveArsenal and Manchester United, both from the Premier League, showed interest in Pique before he signed his first professional contract. Even though they had previously acquired Cesc Fabregas, the Gunners attempted to capture Pique from the Spanish club. United, however, came in to derail the plan.
“The first one was Cesc [Fabregas] the summer before I left to go to Manchester United,” he told BBC Five Live. “Then Arsene [Wenger] came to sign me. At that time Arsenal didn’t want to get into a big fight with Barcelona because they already took Cesc.”
“So, they were trying to arrive to a deal with Barcelona and it took more time than we wanted to so Manchester United arrived and said, ‘Listen, we want you, let’s make a decision right now,’ and I decided to go there.”
“And it’s true that later on I think Arsene also tried to sign Messi – but he didn’t have a chance. So, then the good part of that is all of us went back to Barcelona, we played together again for the first team of Barcelona.”
Pique on how Barcelona saved his careerPiqué accomplished tremendous things on the field, both on a global and a national scale during his stellar playing career. He was a rock for Barcelona‘s defense during their golden age. The defender formed an unbeatable tandem with Carles Puyol and, subsequently, Javier Mascherano.
He was one of the greatest defenders of his time, cemented by his several La Liga, Champions League, and domestic cup victories with the Blaugrana. The question of whether he ever had the opportunity to join Manchester City or Manchester United was posed to him upon his return to Catalonia.
“No, no, not really. There was a moment in my career when I was like 30, where I don’t think I would’ve played for any other team if it wasn’t Barcelona. Because I was not tired, but the career was already long, and for me Barcelona was everything.
“If not, playing for another club, the last four or five years I played because it was Barcelona, I’m not sure I would have found the motivation to keep going. I would have retired,” he added.
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Following an 18-point penalty and relegation, Dutch club Vitesse has been pushed to the brink of bankruptcy. This has only forced supporters to pitch in for survival. This season was the first time in 35 years that Vitesse had been demoted from the top division. The Dutch Football Association docked them 18 points for willful […] Following an 18-point penalty and relegation, Dutch club Vitesse has been pushed to the brink of bankruptcy. This has only forced supporters to pitch in for survival.
This season was the first time in 35 years that Vitesse had been demoted from the top division. The Dutch Football Association docked them 18 points for willful and repeated violations of their license terms; and for giving the authorities false information.
Thus, the team is now in a mad dash to save their professional license for next season; especially after deciding not to appeal the suspension. According to Dutch news reports, they have until May 17, the next licensing committee meeting, to pay off their $20.3 million in debt.
While the exact sum is not necessary, the club must demonstrate that they have a long-term strategy. If not, a possible dissolution and revocation of the football club’s professional license is imminent.
Within two weeks, the Arnhem club must prove to the KNVB licensing committee that they are financially healthy enough to play next season or beyond. Fail to do so, and they will be deemed bankrupt.
Many ex-players come to rescue for Vitesse in face of bankruptcyAs a result, a campaign called “For Yellow-Black” has been started on the club’s website, and it asks fans to provide large amounts of money to ensure the club’s survival.
“Donations are coming in from every nook and cranny,” Vitesse captain Marco van Ginkel told the club’s website. “Of course, we as a group cannot lag behind. That is why we have all decided to make a salary sacrifice to the club. We also hope to make a nice contribution. On to the two million!”
Some of the people who helped out with the crowdfunding effort include Guram Kashia, Wilfried Bony, Roy Makaay, Ronald Koeman, Leo Beenhakker, and Henk ten Cate, among others. The crowdfunding campaign was formally launched by John van den Brom, a former player and the new manager of Vitesse.
His announcement as head coach came just this week, but he already has a message up on the crowdfunding website pleading for supporters to chip in.
“With this, we hope to show everyone and everything in the Netherlands that Vitesse is alive. We also really need the revenue. This is the time to support the club!”, he said.
How close were Vitesse and Chelsea in their relationship?Also, a number of ex-Chelsea players have chipped in to help salvage their struggling old club via the crowdfunding initiative. The Standard reports that Matt Miazga and Lewis Baker, both of whom were members of the Blues Academy, donated monetarily to the initiative.
Because of their penchant for signing Chelsea loanees, the former Eredivisie club gained fame outside of the Netherlands. They were even known as “Chelsea B” at one point because of the large number of Blues players loaned out to the Dutch club. The list even includes luminaries like Armando Broja and Mason Mount.
The two sides had a great working relationship during Roman Abramovich’s ownership of Chelsea. A number of the club’s younger players had productive loan stints. Players such as Baker, Miazga, as well as Dominic Solanke were members of the club.
On loan from Stamford Bridge, Vitesse received 29 players over a whole decade. Former Real Madrid player Martin Odegaard also played for the Arnhem outfit on a season-long loan in 2018-19.
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Could Inter Miami do anything this year that they failed to achieve last? Making the playoffs is the first and foremost objective for every Major League Soccer team before the season begins. Looking at it objectively, it isn't very challenging. After all, more than half of the league makes it to the next phase. And […] Could Inter Miami do anything this year that they failed to achieve last? Making the playoffs is the first and foremost objective for every Major League Soccer team before the season begins. Looking at it objectively, it isn’t very challenging. After all, more than half of the league makes it to the next phase.
And then there are the ancillary objectives, such as off-field projects, prizes, and transfers. On the other hand, once the new year begins and every club begins its preseason training, the playoffs become the first objective.
That is where Inter Miami was unsuccessful last season. They failed to make the playoffs last year after almost making it in 2022. The Herons were out in the cold with only two games remaining.
There was just no room in the screenplay for Lionel Messi to participate in the celebrations. Nobody could help Inter Miami escape the hole they had dug for themselves; not even the Argentine veteran could. Looking on as Messi attempted to save Miami in the MLS Playoffs would have been an incredible spectacle.
How has Miami fared so far this season?Last season did not live up to expectations, but who knows—2024 may be their breakout year! So, to get into the MLS Cup playoffs, how many more points must Inter Miami accumulate?
What is the minimum number of points required to be eligible for the MLS Cup Playoffs? Will they be able to coast for the remainder of the season to give Lionel Messi and the rest of the team a break before Copa America?
Even before Messi came in, the Herons had already retreated to the bottom of the standings. But they have since shown that they can at least attempt to compete with the greatest in Major League Soccer.
With 11 games under their belts, Tata Martino’s side has a commanding lead in the Eastern Conference. Six victories, three ties, and two losses give them 21 points.
Not far behind them comes a caravan of rivals, with Cincinnati, in second place, trailing by just three points. Next in line are the New York Red Bulls, Toronto, Columbus Crew, New York City FC, and Philadelphia Union, all of whom are separated by only one point.
But the Miami team has also had its share of challenges this year. For four MLS games, they were without their star player, Lionel Messi, and they came out on top only once.
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How many more points does Miami need to reach the Playoffs?For the rest of the season, they will be crossing their fingers that the 36-year-old stays healthy and gets plenty of rest. Especially considering that the regular season is far from over with 23 games yet to play.
With 23 games to go, they’ll probably need a point per game to advance. The data from the previous season suggests as much. In 2023, Charlotte FC and the New York Red Bulls narrowly clinched the two Wild Card spots in the Eastern Conference with just 43 points each.
The wild-card round currently includes the eighth and ninth-place teams from each conference, according to a change in the tournament structure last season. Following that, the victor will go on to Round One to take on the top-ranked team.
At the same time, Nashville finished the previous season with 49 points, good enough for seventh place and the last Playoff slot. Based on that reasoning, for Miami to finish ninth and earn the Wild Card or seventh and guarantee themselves a berth in the Playoffs, they will need an additional 20-30 points.
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The final day of the English Championship could go down as one of the more memorable in recent history. Only one more team can secure automatic promotion to the Premier League after Leicester secured a top-two finish midweek. So, it comes down to either Ipswich Town or Leeds United to get promoted to the Premier […] The final day of the English Championship could go down as one of the more memorable in recent history. Only one more team can secure automatic promotion to the Premier League after Leicester secured a top-two finish midweek. So, it comes down to either Ipswich Town or Leeds United to get promoted to the Premier League.
As things stand entering the final matchday, Ipswich is in second with a three-point lead over Leeds. A 4-0 demolition at the hands of QPR may have sunk Leeds United’s chances of returning to the Premier League at the first time of trying. There is still a chance for automatic promotion, but Leeds will require help.
The final day of EFL Championship games is on Saturday, May 4, at 7:30 a.m. ET. For fans in the United States, three of the 12 games are available on streaming or TV. Fortunately, that includes three of the most important games on offer. Those are Leeds-Southampton, Ipswich-Huddersfield and Birmingham City-Norwich.
EFL Championship Final Day: Who gets promoted?* Ipswich Town vs. Huddersfield Town. — ESPN+, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, SlingOrange * Leeds United vs. Southampton. — ESPN+ * Birmingham City vs. Norwich City. — ESPN+
The Leeds United game at home against Southampton is available exclusively on ESPN+. The battle between the teams in third and fourth is truly only important for Leeds. Southampton, regardless of what happens on Saturday, will finish fourth. As a result, the Saints will host the second leg of the promotion playoffs against whichever team finishes fifth. That could be Norwich, West Bromwich Albion or Hull City.
Leeds, on the other hand, can jump into second with a win. However, this scenario requires Ipswich Town to lose to Huddersfield Town, a team effectively already relegated to League One. Huddersfield did hold Ipswich to a draw earlier in the campaign, so that could be crucial as Leeds becomes a massive Huddersfield supporter.
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That game between Ipswich and Huddersfield, which also kicks off at 7:30 a.m. ET is available on both ESPN2 and ESPN+. Likewise, the final game available for American audiences is the game between Birmingham City and Norwich City. Only available on ESPN+, this game has significance at both ends of the table. For Norwich, one point is good enough for the Canaries to guarantee a spot in the promotion playoffs. Even then, Norwich is effectively already guaranteed a spot in the playoffs. With a three-point lead over Hull City, it would take a massive loss from Norwich and a multi-goal win from Hull to usurp that promotion place. Norwich’s goal differential is seven better than Hull’s. Regardless, securing at least one point takes all the math out of play.
Birmingham City is desperate for a win to have any chance of staying up. The club has undergone such rapid change this year, and it is now going to suffer the consequences. A win over Norwich would bring Birmingham City above Plymouth Argyle. Yet, Plymouth could pull out a result against Hull City to officially send Birmingham City down.
Follow along on the radioESPN+ has coverage of Leeds-Southampton, Birmingham City-Norwich City and Ipswich-Huddersfield, with the latter also available on ESPN2. If you want to tune into action from the other grounds, BBC Radio 5 Live or BBC World Service radio commentary can provide action from the other grounds. The in-game commentary crews for the three games on ESPN’s services will likely provide updates, but sometimes it is more thrilling to listen to the action.
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Eintracht Frankfurt could find themselves in a precarious position heading into their final Bundesliga match of the campaign. While the Eagles have not thrived, they could still grab a spot in the Champions League. This is even though Eintracht currently sits sixth in the domestic table and has only won three of their last 12 […] Eintracht Frankfurt could find themselves in a precarious position heading into their final Bundesliga match of the campaign. While the Eagles have not thrived, they could still grab a spot in the Champions League. This is even though Eintracht currently sits sixth in the domestic table and has only won three of their last 12 top-flight fixtures.
Germany recently secured an extra place in next season’s Champions League group stage. Due to upcoming format changes in the tournament, two additional clubs will take part in the expanded competition. Italy previously picked up one of these spots after Serie A teams performed well in various European competitions this season.
Eintracht Frankfurt can be sixth German club in 2024/25 Champions LeagueWhile Germany now knows they will have five clubs in the 2024/25 Champions League, they could have six. If this is the case, Borussia Dortmund would have to win the current Champions League title. However, the scenario is not finished just yet. A sixth German team would only qualify for the tournament if BVB triumphs and finishes fifth in the Bundesliga table. The sixth-placed Bundesliga team would join Dortmund and the top four German clubs in the competition.
Dortmund currently holds a slender 1-0 lead over Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League semifinal matchup. The two teams will face off in the return leg on Tuesday, May 7th in France. The eventual winner of the fixture would then advance on to the tournament final later in the month. Fellow German side Bayern Munich is battling it out with Real Madrid in the other semifinal.
Dortmund has secured themselves a nice safety net for next season’s Champions League. As a result, they do not necessarily have to finish inside the top four of the Bundesliga. BVB is currently five points behind RB Leipzig in the current standings.
Eintracht could face Leipzig on the final day needing to loseNevertheless, Eintracht could very well find themselves needing to lose their final game of the season to qualify for the Champions League. The Eagles currently have a five-point advantage in the table over Freiburg. Assuming Eintracht has secured the sixth spot by the final Bundesliga matchday, their last match against Leipzig would certainly be worth keeping an eye on.
If Dortmund and Leipzig continue to fight for fourth place, Eintracht would benefit from actually losing to Leipzig on the final day. Dortmund’s last domestic match of the season comes against soon-to-be relegated Darmstadt. Although not a given, BVB will be overwhelming favorites to win the fixture. Dortmund grabbing fourth in the Bundesliga table would signal the end of Eintracht’s Champions League hopes.
The situation could get even crazier if Eintracht needs a single point to secure sixth in the table, but cannot beat Leipzig to help out Dortmund. In this event, things may get prickly if Eintracht holds a lead in the final stages of the Leipzig match. This particular scenario would be a potential nightmare for Bundesliga officials and the teams involved.
Nevertheless, there are plenty of situations that would need to align for such an event to occur. And Eintracht, Leipzig, and Dortmund will all hope to avoid dealing with these headaches.
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There are now just two weeks left in the 2023/24 Premier League season. In truth, it does not seem like that long ago people were making their Premier League predictions for the campaign. The dominating favorite to win yet another league title was Manchester City. Now, after a wild season, Pep Guardiola's side is in […] There are now just two weeks left in the 2023/24 Premier League season. In truth, it does not seem like that long ago people were making their Premier League predictions for the campaign. The dominating favorite to win yet another league title was Manchester City. Now, after a wild season, Pep Guardiola’s side is in the driver’s seat for the rest of the campaign.
However, with each team needing to play three or four games this season, there is still plenty of time for a shake-up to the standings. Could it happen this weekend? Manchester City has a road game at Wolves. The last time City did not win the Premier League was in 2019/20. In that season, Wolves beat Manchester City both home and away, with the win at Molineux setting Liverpool on an impassable path for the rest of the season. Wolves defeated Manchester City earlier this season. If Wolves can do it again at the Etihad, there could be more drama as the end of the season approaches.
That, of course, assumes Arsenal can maintain form during the run-in to the season’s finale. A game against Bournemouth last season had fans dreaming of Premier League riches. That will be the hope at the Emirates again on Saturday. Liverpool is all but out of the title race, and its game against Tottenham has more of an impact on Spurs, which is desperately trying to claw its way back into the top four.
The relegation race should also be interesting this weekend. A strong run of form from Everton has the Toffees safe in the Premier League barring any more points deductions. Sean Dyche’s side may still have a say on Luton’s chances in the top flight, though, when the two meet on Friday. Then, on Saturday, Sheffield United, which is going down to the Championship, could pull Nottingham Forest down with it.
NBC coverageIn celebration of this weekend’s Kentucky Derby, Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe will do pregame coverage from Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY. Then, on Sunday, it is Paul Burmeister to work alongside Earle and Danny Higginbotham for pregame and postgame coverage.
GOAL RUSH is available on Saturday at 10 a.m. ET. The Premier League whiparound show focuses on one game, but it will show other major moments as they happen from around the grounds. Goal Rush is only available on Peacock.
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Finally, there is one game available in 4K this weekend. You can watch Manchester City against Wolves in higher resolution on Saturday. Remember, watching the Premier League in 4K requires specific subscriptions and hardware.
Premier League commentators on NBC: Matchday 36Friday, May 33 p.m. — Luton Town vs. Everton. Peacock Premium — Jim Proudfoot and Matt Upson.
Saturday, May 47:30 a.m. — Arsenal vs. Bournemouth. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Conor McNamara and Matt Holland.
10 a.m. — Sheffield United vs. Nottingham Forest. USA Network, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Rob Jones and Stephen Warnock.
10 a.m. — Brentford vs. Fulham. Peacock Premium — Andy Bishop and Tony Gale.
10 a.m. — Burnley vs. Newcastle. Peacock Premium — Ian Crocker and Michael Bridges.
12:30 p.m. — Manchester City vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers. NBC, Telemundo, Peacock Premium, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — IN 4K — Peter Drury and Graeme Le Saux.
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Marco Reus will depart Borussia Dortmund later this month after a mutual agreement not to extend his contract. The midfielder has been with the Bundesliga side since joining from Borussia Monchengladbach in 2012. However, Reus previously excelled in the youth ranks at Dortmund from the age of seven. After departing as a teen, he then […] Marco Reus will depart Borussia Dortmund later this month after a mutual agreement not to extend his contract. The midfielder has been with the Bundesliga side since joining from Borussia Monchengladbach in 2012. However, Reus previously excelled in the youth ranks at Dortmund from the age of seven. After departing as a teen, he then rejoined his former club after a spell with the fellow North Rhine-Westphalia team.
In 12 seasons with BVB, Reus has racked up 168 goals and 128 assists in over 420 total matches. An attacking midfielder, the Germany international was previously seen as one of the top creative players in all of Europe. Nevertheless, injuries took a toll on the star throughout his career. Reus has missed over 200 games due to various injuries and setbacks. The midfielder was sidelined for 220 days after suffering an ACL injury in 2017.
Reus has chance to win Champions League title before departing clubDespite the injuries, Reus has remained a key figure at Dortmund. With the midfielder running the show, the German club finished runners-up for the UEFA Champions League title in 2013. He then helped his boyhood team lift the DFB-Pokal twice (2017 and 2021), as well as the DFL-Supercup twice as well (2013 and 2019).
“I’m incredibly grateful for and proud of this special time at my club Borussia Dortmund,” proclaimed Reus. “I have spent more than half of my life at this club and enjoyed every day, even though there have of course been difficult moments too. I already know now that I will find it difficult to say goodbye at the end of the season.”
“And yet I’m happy that there is now clarity and that we can focus fully on the very important final games that we still have to play. We have a big objective in our sights that we all want to achieve together. To do so, we will need every single one of our unbelievable fans, to whom I would like to express my sincere thanks for their unbelievable support over the years.”
Reus now has a chance to go out in style by potentially winning the Champions League. Dortmund currently has a slim 1-0 edge against Paris Saint-Germain in their semifinal matchup. The Germans will travel to France to play the second leg on Tuesday, May 7th. If they advance, Reus and company would then play either rival Bayern Munich or Real Madrid in the tournament final.
Dortmund hires midfielder’s ex-teammate to coach reservesAlthough he will soon turn 35, Reus has shown that he still has some gas left in the tank. The midfielder has managed to make 37 total appearances for Dortmund in the current campaign. In these games, the German has netted seven goals while adding another seven assists.
Along with announcing the star’s future, Dortmund also revealed that Marcel Schmelzer has been hired by club brass to help coach their under-23s. The defender was a longtime teammate with Reus up until his retirement in 2022. Schmelzer missed his final two years under contract with Dortmund due to a serious knee issue.
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Outgoing Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp seems intent on going out with a bang. The German coach is set to play out his final few matches at the club before stepping away to receive some much-needed rest. The Reds were previously in place to potentially target four trophies in their manager's final campaign. Nevertheless, it seems […] Outgoing Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp seems intent on going out with a bang. The German coach is set to play out his final few matches at the club before stepping away to receive some much-needed rest. The Reds were previously in place to potentially target four trophies in their manager’s final campaign. Nevertheless, it seems as if a sole Carabao Cup will have to suffice for the legendary manager.
While his team has faltered heading into the home stretch of the season, Klopp has opted not to go quietly into the sunset. Instead, the coach has ripped the Premier League‘s schedule, as well as their broadcasting partners. The German spoke to the media on Friday ahead of their massive match against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. The two teams are set to face off at 11:30 a.m. ET.
Klopp, Liverpool have played more early kickoffs on Saturday than any other clubAlthough the game is one of the later English top-flight matches of the weekend, Klopp vented his frustrations over how many early Saturday fixtures his team has played over the years. The Reds have been forced to play the opening game of the weekend six total times during the current campaign. No other Premier League side has had to play in this time slot more than Liverpool.
“They dare to give Thursday, Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday 12:30 – it’s a crime!” proclaimed Klopp. “I was waiting for Amnesty International to go to them. I would like to be part of that meeting when someone says: ‘Liverpool 12:30’ and the whole room bursts into a laugh. The quickest turnaround in the whole world … Liverpool! It’s absolutely insane.”
The Reds have been forced to play more early Saturday games than any other Premier League team since Klopp joined the club in 2015. The German’s side has played 13.6% of its top-flight matches in this particular slot. Manchester City and Spurs are tied for second with 12.1% of their fixtures on early Saturday.
The early kickoffs also certainly appear to affect Liverpool’s chances of winning matches as well. Klopp has historically won 63% of his Premier League matches in charge of Liverpool. However, this win rate drops down to just 49% when the Reds play at local lunchtime on Saturday. The Reds have played 45 total early Saturday games since Klopp signed on with the team.
Reds coach also targets TNT Sports in latest rantNot only did Klopp complain about early kickoffs regarding his club, but he also blamed broadcasters for England’s woes in European competitions this season. With all three of the European tournaments at the semifinal stage, just one Premier League side remains alive in the contests. Aston Villa is featuring in the Europa Conference League, but is now in a 4-2 hole after a recent defeat to Olympiacos at home.
Klopp singled out TNT Sports in his epic rant on Friday. The network owns the domestic television rights to the early Saturday fixture. “I had a discussion the other day with colleagues from my favorite TV channel which I will definitely never watch again, TNT,” continued Klopp.
“They always say: ‘They pay you. They give money for football.’ It’s the other way around. Football pays them. They broadcast and deliver it but it’s not like TNT or Sky is doing really well and can pay all of you. You have to become a partner of football again and not just the squeezer. That’s just a little advice from an old man on the way out. I will watch a lot of football but not all – people can survive without matches from time to time.”
The Liverpool boss finished the discussion by claiming that Premier League players are exhausted due to fixture congestion. “The Premier League is the best league in the world. It is not overrated, the players are overworked. Somebody needs to help the people.”
Football Association (FA) and Premier League officials recently agreed to cancel FA Cup replays from the first round onwards. The controversial move was made to help ease fixture congestion with the top English teams. FIFA and UEFA have bloated their tournament schedules in recent years, resulting in player burnout.
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Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt is making a trip to North America this summer to play several friendlies. Frankfurt announced a pair of friendlies in preparation for the 2024/25 season. This is the first time Eintracht Frankfurt is hosting a training camp in the United States since January 2020. However, this time, Frankfurt is setting up […] Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt is making a trip to North America this summer to play several friendlies. Frankfurt announced a pair of friendlies in preparation for the 2024/25 season. This is the first time Eintracht Frankfurt is hosting a training camp in the United States since January 2020. However, this time, Frankfurt is setting up in Louisville, KY. That is also the place where the German side will play a friendly.
Yet, before then, Eintracht Frankfurt is going south to Mexico to play against FC Juarez. The Liga MX side is hosting Frankfurt on Thursday, July 25, at the Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez. The game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. local time, or 9:30 p.m. ET. This game is just before the beginning of the Leagues Cup for Juarez. That is the competition that includes every team in both Liga MX and Major League Soccer.
After this game, Frankfurt returns to the United States for a friendly against Louisville City FC. Going against the grain of the schedule of summer friendlies in the United States, Frankfurt is taking on a side from the USL Championship. This game, scheduled for July 30, Lynn Family Stadium will host a Frankfurt side that has played in European competition in each of the last three seasons.
Louisville City FC has become one of the top teams in the USL Championship, and the side recently pulled a strong TV audience for a regular-season game on CBS. Even though Louisville City FC plays in the second tier, it has won the USL Cup twice. Amid its 2024 campaign, Louisville will provide a good test for an Eintracht Frankfurt side coming back into action.
Eintracht Frankfurt to play two friendlies in North AmericaThe real winners of this news are American soccer fans. There are already ample teams coming to the United States to play in friendlies this summer. Eintracht Frankfurt is now the second team from the Bundesliga to announce at least one game in the United States. The other is RB Leipzig, which will play Aston Villa on July 31 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ.
As a result, there are teams from England, Spain, Italy and Germany coming to the United States in the span of a few weeks. The addition of a team going to Mexico is also welcome news for everyone in North America. Teams have played friendlies in Mexico before, including last summer. LaLiga had two friendlies in Mexico in 2023 before the four teams traveled north of the border to play two more friendlies.
As the summer approaches, fans are more likely to see an increasing number of teams announce friendlies in the United States. Teams are looking to increase their presence in the United States. With so many teams coming across the Atlantic Ocean in 2024, the United States continues to establish itself as a hot spot for soccer. The Copa America, Club World Cup and World Cup in consecutive years, in addition to ample friendlies throughout, provide endless soccer to watch.
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The extra Champions League spot for the 2024/25 season has officially been awarded to Germany's Bundesliga. Due to upcoming changes in the competition, two additional teams will take part in the tournament. Italy's Serie A previously locked up one of these spots due to various European successes inside the country. However, the final place was […] The extra Champions League spot for the 2024/25 season has officially been awarded to Germany’s Bundesliga. Due to upcoming changes in the competition, two additional teams will take part in the tournament. Italy’s Serie A previously locked up one of these spots due to various European successes inside the country. However, the final place was essentially a ping-pong match between the Bundesliga and Premier League.
Nevertheless, Germany finally secured the extra place following Borussia Dortmund‘s 1-0 victory against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. The two teams are locked in a Champions League semifinal battle, with the return leg set for May 7th. The eventual winner of the tie will then face either Bayern Munich or Real Madrid for the trophy.
Extra Champions League spot directly affects DortmundDortmund’s victory not only helped their Champions League chances this season, but they also now have a significant safety net. BVB currently sits fifth in the Bundesliga table, five points behind RB Leipzig. As the top four German clubs typically qualify for the elite European competition, the fifth-placed team this season will join the quartet in the 2024/25 Champions League.
Edin Terzic, Dortmund’s manager, told reporters after the massive win on Wednesday that grabbing a place in next season’s Champions League was a minimum precondition heading into the current campaign.
“We wanted to qualify for the Champions League through the Bundesliga and not this way,” stated Terzic. “But the fact that it will be enough to qualify as fifth is also partly down to our success, our contribution.”
“Our minimum goal was to qualify for the Champions League. Now it [added spot] does not improve our Bundesliga season, but it does offer a softer landing.”
The 2024/25 Champions League may feature six German clubsThe Bundesliga could have yet another club in the 2024/25 Champions League group stage. Assuming Dortmund collects the European title and finishes fifth in the Bundesliga, a sixth German side will be added to the tournament. Under this scenario, the sixth-placed Bundesliga team would join Dortmund and the top four German clubs in the competition.
Eintracht Frankfurt is currently holding on to sixth in the table. The Eagles have a five-point lead over Freiburg in the standings at the moment. Nevertheless, Germany would also lose one of their Europa League spots if this particular sequence of events pans out.
The scenario is, however, not exactly set in stone. Despite the slim advantage against PSG, Dortmund does not have a high chance to win the Champions League this season. They currently have the lowest odds of any of the four clubs remaining in the competition. Even if they get by the Parisians, a tough matchup against either rivals Bayern or mighty Real remains.
Dortmund’s recent win now affects how Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur will tackle the end of their domestic campaigns. The English duo previously thought that they just had to finish in the top five of the Premier League to nab a Champions League place. This is now obviously not the case. Villa currently holds a seven-point advantage over Spurs, but the north London outfit has two games in hand compared to the West Midlands side.
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One of Inter Miami’s rising star players, Benjamin Cremaschi, has dropped hints that he may go to Europe for a more established team. Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Sergio Busquets have been the club's most talked-about stars this season. However, the Herons’ younger players have been quietly making waves alongside the veterans. Among Tata Martino’s […] One of Inter Miami’s rising star players, Benjamin Cremaschi, has dropped hints that he may go to Europe for a more established team.
Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Sergio Busquets have been the club’s most talked-about stars this season. However, the Herons’ younger players have been quietly making waves alongside the veterans.
Among Tata Martino’s promising young players this season, Diego Gomez stands out. Reports have it that clubs like Brighton are interested in the Paraguayan international.
Another player who has made an impression thus far this season is Federico Redondo. Another promising player, however, has recently hinted that he is considering a move.
What did Cremaschi say about the future?Benjamin Cremaschi has recently announced his desire to leave Inter Miami and play in Europe. Given the midfielder’s skill, this seems like a sure bet. According to rumors, Lionel Messi is a huge admirer of USA international 19-year-old Cremaschi. He just scored his first Major League Soccer goal in 2024 against the New England Revolution.
Because of his Argentinean citizenship, Cremaschi was questioned whether he ever planned to play for his nation. The midfielder was blunt about his plans, however.
“In the near future, not just yet,” Cremaschi told Urbana Play 104.3 FM about his potential relocation to Argentina. “I think now I am more interested in going to Europe, but maybe on the back? Yes, why not.”
The Inter Miami academy product has shown glimpses this season that the midfielder may soon surpass MLS. That’s even though he is only a youngster and just recently returned from injury.
Joining Messi on Miami’s starting lineup regularly at the age of 19 makes the American international one of the league’s most intriguing talents. What’s more, he has the potential to do great things in the following 18 months.
And for Cremaschi, it’s not a question of if he would leave Inter Miami; the question is when since he is too talented to stay there indefinitely.
Cremaschi makes up his mind on dual eligibilityIn addition, the Miami rising star has come clean about his conversations with Javier Mascherano about his dual eligibility for both the United States and Argentina.
The coach of the La Albiceleste Olympic team reportedly spoke to the youngster openly and honestly. So, after much consideration, Cremaschi has decided that the United States is the best option for his international eligibility.
“I haven’t spoken to Scaloni, I spoke with [Mascherano]. The truth is he was very honest with me. He said he wants the best for me. It wasn’t an egotistical conversation and I’m very thankful for it.”
“Mascherano had things clear. He told it to me in the best way and I understood him perfectly, so I’m leaning toward the United States. I hope it’s my turn to go.”
After making his US national team debut in a September friendly against Oman, he was a mainstay in coach Vladimirovic’s training camps for the Olympics in October and November. But with an injury that prevented him from participating in March camp, time is running short.
He has only several more games to show the world why he deserves one of the eighteen spots available to him on the U.S. Olympic team.
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After winning Serie A in 2022, Milan will fire Stefano Pioli this summer, failing to deliver any trophies since. Although the Italian is still in charge, the club will unlikely retain him for his last year on the contract. This summer, he looks to depart San Siro after a disappointing season. Milan finished outside of […] After winning Serie A in 2022, Milan will fire Stefano Pioli this summer, failing to deliver any trophies since. Although the Italian is still in charge, the club will unlikely retain him for his last year on the contract. This summer, he looks to depart San Siro after a disappointing season. Milan finished outside of the Champions League Knockout picture and failed to push Inter for the Serie A championship.
It was previously reported that he was interested in the Napoli position that might open up this summer. However, now reports indicate that Bologna is also considering him if Thiago Motta decides to depart.
Who will replace Stefano Pioli?Milan has picked out many potential successors, including Motta. The list also includes Roberto De Zerbi, Paulo Fonseca, Mark van Bommel, and Roberto De Zerbi. But a growing number of outlets have cast Julien Lopetegui in a more prominent light.
It would seem, nevertheless, that the Rossoneri have opted not to hire the former Spain boss. The 57-year-old had a long and storied career that includes stops at Porto, Rayo Vallecano, and Real Madrid as well.
Allegedly, they had already drafted a contract with the former Sevilla coach and were ready to go further with him. But supporters wasted no time voicing their disapproval of the plan by creating a “Nopetegui” petition.
So, the club finally chose to divert their attention elsewhere. Due to this, the Italian giants are still looking for a new head coach and have reportedly set several criteria that candidates must meet.
Which recruits will Milan target in the summer 2024 market?For the position of head coach, the Red-and-Blacks have established five criteria that potential candidates must fulfill.
These include having a clear strategy for each game, being able to inspire the players, and taking charge in the locker room. The new coach would also have to devise methods to cut down on injuries and find a better equilibrium between league play and cup tournaments.
Upon hiring the ideal coach, they want to pursue four significant acquisitions this summer. So says Antonio Vitiello of MilanNews.
“Milan will make four signings in the summer to strengthen the squad and from what we understand they will be good quality signings,” he said.
“It won’t be another window with 10 signings, but rather a lower number with higher quality. A strong striker will arrive, and we insist that everything will be done to get [Joshua] Zirkzee.
“A midfielder with more defensive characteristics [will arrive], a central defender and also a right-back is being eyed.”
Those four players, however, pose no danger to the current USMNT tandem of Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah at the San Siro. In all likelihood, Pulisic will remain put in Milan. He is under contract there until 2027.
Still, he has a lot of work to do before next season begins, both to win over a new coach and to beat off other attackers like Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze.
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Following video assistant referee intervention, Premier League fans may finally find out next season why officials have altered their minds. PGMOL has suggested a significant modification to the VAR system. As things are, spectators have no idea why referees consult the pitchside monitor and then reverse their judgment. As a result, the Premier League officials […] Following video assistant referee intervention, Premier League fans may finally find out next season why officials have altered their minds.
PGMOL has suggested a significant modification to the VAR system. As things are, spectators have no idea why referees consult the pitchside monitor and then reverse their judgment. As a result, the Premier League officials board wants to have referees announce their decisions to the crowd. This uses the PA system in a stadium after referees depart the video board.
Premier League shareholders recently discussed the plan. Therefore, in the most recent episode of Match Officials Mic’d Up, Webb—an ex-official—discussed the suggestion.
According to him, if the plan is greenlit, it will clarify the process and put fans’ minds at ease. However, this does not include explanations between referees during actual reviews. Nor will referees speak publicly when the on-field judgment stands.
What did Howard Webb say about upcoming VAR changes from PGMOL?“It does need improving, doesn’t it?” the 52-year-old admitted. “When you hear the clips on shows like this it makes sense what’s happening, it all becomes apparent. We’re looking at ways to improve the in-stadium experience.
“You’ll hear the referee, Andy Madley, having been to the screen saying, ‘I’m going to speak to Lewis Dunk to explain why the penalty that he feels he should have isn’t going to happen because he’s fouled [Yoane] Wissa before that.’
“We’re looking at ways to improve the in-stadium experience. One of the things you’ll have seen maybe in FIFA tournaments, like the Women’s World Cup, is announcements from the referee once they’ve been to the screen.
“So, we’re looking at that, we’re keeping an open mind about whether that’s something we could utilise in the Premier League. It would be really useful for the referee to be able to speak to all of the people in the stadium — [to explain] the rationale.”
Changes to start from next season?The International Football Association Board (IFAB) gave this method a go in international competitions for a year. Then, they added it to the Rules of the Game.
Liga MX, Major League Soccer, and the Australian A-League are among the leagues that have implemented this regulation. That the decision should come after the explanation was something FIFA picked up during the Women’s World Cup.
Nevertheless, the IFAB is certain that broadcasters would not be able to access the real-time exchanges between the VAR and the on-field referee.
Furthermore, beginning with the next season, the English top flight will use semi-automated offsides. But the system won’t be ready for action until much later in the season when the campaign has already begun.
“It will make us quicker in a lot of situations involving tight offsides,” Webb remarked in response to a question on the semi-automated offside calls.
In addition, Webb acknowledged that Everton deserved a penalty in its Premier League match against Nottingham Forest. This led the Midlands club to openly criticize Stuart Attwell, the video assistant referee. Forest stated he had a bias due to his support of Luton Town.
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With Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Bari, Serie B leaders Parma officially sealed their promotion to Serie A with two games to go. After 36 league matches, the Crociati have 74 points, good enough for first place in Italy's second level. Assuming nothing else changes this weekend, a victory against Cremonese would mathematically cement their position […] With Wednesday’s 1-1 draw against Bari, Serie B leaders Parma officially sealed their promotion to Serie A with two games to go.
After 36 league matches, the Crociati have 74 points, good enough for first place in Italy’s second level. Assuming nothing else changes this weekend, a victory against Cremonese would mathematically cement their position as Serie B champions.
After failing to make the promotion playoffs last season, Fabio Pecchia’s squad has been able to recover and return to form. On aggregate, they lost to Claudio Ranieri’s Cagliari in the play-off semi-finals, 3-2.
This season, Parma has only suffered four league defeats, with a record of 21 victories and eleven draws. A single win in their last three games would have sent the Crocati back to the Italian first division. They have not played there since the 2020-21 season.
Having played two games less than their third-place rivals, Venezia, Parma now sits atop the league. With three points separating them from first place, second-place Como will likely also play in the top division.
With 24 goals between them in all competitions this season, Parma’s wingers Dennis Man and Adrian Benedyczak have been unstoppable. One has 13 goals, whereas the other has 11. Two crucial matches remain this season; on Sunday, they will face Cremonese, and on Friday, they will play away at Reggiana.
US owner aims to revive glorious pastOnly Salernitana, the team now ranked worst in Serie A, has been officially demoted to Serie B. Meanwhile, Parma may be without an Italian league championship, but they have won the Italian Cup three times.
They took home the trophy in 1993 for Europe’s Cup Winners’ Cup and two UEFA Cups in 1995 and 1999. The club’s storied past was a factor in Kyle Krause, founder of the Krause Group, acquiring a 90% share in the team in September 2020.
In fact, the Gialloblu have a glittering past filled with championships and legendary players. Some notable players who donned the shirt include Gianluigi Buffon, Juan Sebastian Veron, Fabio Cannavaro, Lilian Thuram, Hernán Crespo, and Gianfranco Zola.
At 44 or 45 years old, Buffon was back in the lineup until last year. After the bankruptcy in 2015, a new project began to take form in 2020, and it served as a connection between the occasionally magnificent past and the project.
Despite being in the midst of his fifth decade, Buffon stayed there again from 2021 until last year. He bridged the gap between the illustrious past and the new endeavor that has been in the works since 2020, after the 2015 bankruptcy.
Why did Krause pick Parma?“It all started with a bit of investigation into Italian soccer and evolved into this fantastic opportunity. Some of the research was initiated because of work I was doing related to Pro Iowa. I was exploring clubs and ownership structures, trying to better understand opportunities and the process. But networking in Italy for Pro Iowa knowledge led to me developing more intentional interest in purchasing a club in Italy.
“When I discovered Parma Calcio was for sale, I knew it was the right choice. The club has an incredible brand and history and celebrated its 110-year anniversary in December. Parma Calcio is the fourth most successful Italian team in UEFA competitions having won four national trophies and four international trophies. In addition, Parma is a beautiful city with rich history, cuisine, culture, and soccer.
“What’s not to love?”, admitted Kyle Krause in an interview on Wednesday.
PARMA COACHES AND PLAYERS CELEBRATE PROMOTION TO SERIE A
Founded in 1913, the club has gone bankrupt and returned from the dead a few times. Next season, the club is back where it belongs. Forza Parma 🟡🔵pic.twitter.com/xaFNSPJBxY
— World Soccer Talk (@worldsoccertalk) May 1, 2024
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Chelsea women's team head coach Emma Hayes is already throwing in the towel during the Women's Super League title race. The Blues currently find themselves six points behind league leaders Manchester City. Hayes and her squad had the opportunity to close the gap to three points on Wednesday against Liverpool. The Reds, however, grabbed the […] Chelsea women’s team head coach Emma Hayes is already throwing in the towel during the Women’s Super League title race. The Blues currently find themselves six points behind league leaders Manchester City. Hayes and her squad had the opportunity to close the gap to three points on Wednesday against Liverpool. The Reds, however, grabbed the victory on the night in dramatic fashion. With the game level at 3-3, Gemma Bonner netted the winner late in added time.
While Chelsea are six points back, they do have an extra game in hand compared to City. Assuming the Blues beat Bristol City, a team set to be relegated from the top flight, they would still have two matches remaining to make up the three points. Despite the Liverpool loss, the reigning Women’s Super League champions are still alive in their quest to collect a fifth consecutive title.
English pundits left stunned as Emma Hayes concedes Super League title raceAfter the aforementioned disappointing defeat, Hayes was interviewed by Sky Sports. The coach, who is departing the club to join the United States women’s national team, essentially conceded the title race to City.
“I have amazing memories of this football club and we won a lot of things and I’d love to bring titles again to Chelsea,” stated Hayes. “But that’s not going to be this year I’m afraid. My job now is to prepare the team for the last few games to continue to compete and enjoy.”
The reporter, seemingly thrown back a bit, then questioned the comments to give up on the title race. “We will never give up, but the title is far from us,” responded Hayes. “It’s not in our hands. City deserve it, their consistency has put them in that position. We will go to the end, but I don’t think the title will be heading to us this year.”
"I'd love to bring titles again to Chelsea, but that's not going to be this year I'm afraid" 💬
Emma Hayes admits the title is 'far' from Chelsea after a damaging defeat to Liverpool 👇 pic.twitter.com/2gaZdNVdRm
— Sky Sports WSL (@SkySportsWSL) May 1, 2024
Sky Sports pundits Karen Carney and Courtney Sweetman-Kirk both agreed that the remarks by Hayes were a bit odd. “It just felt weird,” stated Carney. “You’ve got games left. [Third-placed] Arsenal still play City, but you’ve told the whole world that it’s over, which is not like her.”
Sweetman-Kirk agreed with her colleague by saying that the comments were unusual for the Chelsea coach. “I think we are normally used to seeing Emma so defiant,” continued Sweetman-Kirk. “It’s definitely a peculiar one. We’ve talked about the psychology of it all [Hayes departing the club] and how it must be affecting them.”
"It just felt weird" 💬
Karen Carney and Courtney Sweetman-Kirk react to Emma Hayes seemingly conceding the title after Chelsea's defeat to Liverpool 👇 pic.twitter.com/aoVVXs8SsL
— Sky Sports WSL (@SkySportsWSL) May 1, 2024
Hayes has endured odd final season at ChelseaThe 2023/24 campaign at Chelsea has undoubtedly been a strange one for Hayes. While the Blues have typically been dominant in recent years, the club could potentially go trophyless this season. Chelsea was recently dropped out of the UEFA Champions League at the hands of Barcelona, despite holding an advantage in the tie. Before that, Hayes suffered defeat in both the League Cup and FA Cup competitions.
Besides results on the pitch, Hayes has also received heat for multiple off-field decisions this season. The Chelsea boss recently shoved Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall immediately after a loss to the Gunners. Following the event, Hayes recited poetry in a bizarre press conference during a response to the previous incident.
Once the current campaign is completed, Hayes is set to join the USWNT. The Blues finish out their season with an away match against Manchester United on May 18th. The coach is then set to travel to the United States ahead of a friendly between the Stars and Stripes and South Korea on June 1.
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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is prioritizing a top-four Premier League finish over a potential Europa Conference League trophy. The Spanish coach has been a revelation at the club since he joined back in the fall of 2022. While Villa sat 16th in the English top-flight table at the time, Emery eventually guided the team […] Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is prioritizing a top-four Premier League finish over a potential Europa Conference League trophy. The Spanish coach has been a revelation at the club since he joined back in the fall of 2022. While Villa sat 16th in the English top-flight table at the time, Emery eventually guided the team to seventh in the standings. As a result, the West Midlands qualified for European competition for the first time since 2011.
As good as his freshman season was, Emery currently has Villa inside the top four of the standings. The Birmingham-based team is seven points clear of fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur. However, the north London side does have two extra games in hand compared to Emery’s club.
Not only is Villa fighting for a potential place in next season’s Champions League, but they have also advanced to the Europa Conference League semifinals. The English team is set to face Greek powerhouse Olympiacos in the first leg of the matchup on Thursday.
Unai Emery emphasizes importance of Champions League spotAhead of the big game, Emery was asked about which was more important to the club. The Spaniard initially claimed the club was in a position to succeed in both competitions. However, the coach then asserted that the Premier League was the clear priority for his team.
“We are very excited for the Conference League and very motivated with the Premier League,” stated Emery. “It’s not changing my first message when we started the season – the most important thing is the Premier League, then we can add the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Conference League.
“If we get to the end of the season being a contender, of course, the importance is changing a little bit. The first priority is the Premier League but we’re trying to do the best in both.”
Big European clubs crave Champions League nightsThe argument over securing a top-four in the Premier League versus winning a trophy has been debated for years. Some fans and pundits will point out that Villa has not collected silverware since 1996. As a result, the club should prefer a triumph in the Europa Conference League.
Nevertheless, Emery is correct in his survey of his club’s current situation. Qualifying for the Champions League, particularly for a team such as Villa, provides clubs with significant money. Team brass can then flex their financial muscles even further in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Not only will grabbing a top-four place give Villa a massive monetary boost, but they will also take part in the top European tournament next season. The Villans have not played a Champions League match since 1983. Potentially winning the Conference League, while providing a trophy, will only put Villa in the second-tiered Europa League for the 2024/25 campaign.
Although Emery may be prioritizing the Premier League, it is also still possible that Villa can triumph in both competitions. The best-case scenario for the club is to win the Conference League and finish fourth in the domestic table.
Emery’s squad can book a place in next season’s Champions League as early as this weekend. In this scenario, Spurs would have to lose to both Chelsea and Liverpool this week, while Villa needs to top Brighton on Sunday.
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Angel Di Maria, the World Cup-winning Argentina teammate of Lionel Messi, is in the process of joining his compatriot at Inter Miami. The winger is currently playing for Portuguese side Benfica. His contract with Benfica expires at the end of the 2023/24 season, allowing him to be free to join any club he desires. Now, […] Angel Di Maria, the World Cup-winning Argentina teammate of Lionel Messi, is in the process of joining his compatriot at Inter Miami. The winger is currently playing for Portuguese side Benfica. His contract with Benfica expires at the end of the 2023/24 season, allowing him to be free to join any club he desires. Now, the leading candidate to bring on Di Maria is the Major League Soccer club that continues to make headlines.
According to Leo Paradizo of ESPN Argentina, Di Maria and Inter Miami are already starting discussions about joining the MLS club in July. Details regarding how long Di Maria would stay at Inter Miami and how much he would make are still far from finalized. Regardless, the fact that the winger and club are in talks shows Miami’s intent to bring another international star to the team.
Inter Miami, and Major League Soccer as a whole, have benefited mightily from having Lionel Messi and his teammates join the league. Subscriptions to MLS Season Pass skyrocketed upon his arrival last summer. In the current season, Inter Miami’s road games have drawn major crowds. In Kansas City, over 72,000 fans showed up at Arrowhead Stadium to watch Inter Miami defeat Sporting Kansas City. Most recently, Inter Miami had a game at Gillette Stadium against the New England Revolution. Over 65,000 fans attended to set a soccer record for the stadium. Most of those fans want to see the all-star team Inter Miami has assembled.
If Di Maria makes the MLS switch to Inter Miami, he will not just link up with Messi. Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba also play for Inter Miami. While Di Maria has never donned the same jersey as those three, he has certainly shared the pitch with them.
Inter Miami must make room for Di MariaInter Miami will have to work around the salary cap MLS has imposed if it is to sign Di Maria as a free agent. MLS sides are allowed three designated players. Club owners can pay these stars any amount they want, and it only counts against the salary cap by a certain amount. However, Inter Miami has already used each of its Designated Player spots. Lionel Messi occupies one, and the other two go to Sergio Busquets and Leonardo Campana.
On one hand, Inter Miami could deal with the contract of Leonardo Campana to open a Designated Player spot. That would ensure Inter Miami’s owners can pay Di Maria whatever the Argentine desires. The other plan would be for Di Maria to take on a team-friendly contract. Take Jordi Alba or Luis Suarez as examples. They are not on Designated Player contracts. While they do make more than most other MLS players, it is a stark contrast from what they made in their European heydays.
Gauging success if Inter Miami gets another international starAngel Di Maria certainly makes Inter Miami better. However, his position in the squad is interesting. Di Maria generally plays out of the right side, the same as Lionel Messi. Yet, with the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner unlikely to relinquish that spot, Inter Miami head coach Tata Martino could swap Di Maria out to the left side. In the 2022 World Cup Final for Argentina, Messi started on the right, while Di Maria occupied the left. Therefore, it would not be an unfamiliar spot for the current Benfica winger.
Inter Miami currently leads the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer. Even though he would not join the side until the commencement of the Leagues Cup, adding Di Maria would only reinforce Miami’s spot as the favorite to win the MLS Cup in 2024. Plus, with the development of Inter Miami’s new stadium at Miami Freedom Park, having as many stars as possible on hand can make that new venue even more noteworthy.
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The UEFA European Championship TV schedule regularly features the top teams in the world battling it out for a major international trophy. Commonly referred to as just the Euros, many see the European Championship as the best international trophy available after the World Cup. In the United States, coverage of the European Championship belongs to […] The UEFA European Championship TV schedule regularly features the top teams in the world battling it out for a major international trophy. Commonly referred to as just the Euros, many see the European Championship as the best international trophy available after the World Cup.
In the United States, coverage of the European Championship belongs to FOX and its channels. However, the broadcaster has sublicensed games from the European Championship and qualifiers to Fubo. For the tournament proper in the summer of 2024, the majority of games are available on the FOX broadcast channel. Twenty-nine of the 51 games in Germany will air on FOX, with an additional 17 available on Fox Sports 1. The other five games of the tournament are streaming exclusively on Fubo, and that applies to select group-stage matches.
In addition to having exclusive games, Fubo carries FOX, FS1 and FS2. Therefore, it is the most sensible English-language streaming option to watch the European Championship and qualifiers.
Lastly, for Spanish-language coverage of the Euros, ViX will have every game streaming, with select games televised on TUDN, Unvision, and UniMás.
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UEFA European Championship TV scheduleThe European Championship TV schedule became visible following the draw for the tournament. UEFA divided the 24 teams into six groups of four, and fans immediately learned the full schedule. For the first two matchdays of Euro 2024, there are no overlapping games. However, as seen with the schedule below, there are simultaneous kickoffs in matchday three, with both games in each group happening at the same time.
The EurosBased on the name, it only consists of teams in Europe. However, with an expansion to 24 teams in the tournament proper in 2016, and 53 teams vying to qualify, the Euros encapsulate many of the game’s recognizable names. Many of those teams are among the elites of the world, not just in the continent.
Spain, Italy, Germany, France and Portugal all won the tournament within the last seven editions. The first four of those are the only nations to have won multiple European Championships.
The draw for Euro 2024 happened on December 2, 2023. As seen, the group stage is full of intriguing matchups on seemingly every day of the tournament.
History of the European ChampionshipBefore there was a true European-wide competition, there were regional competitions for national teams. English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish national teams competed annually in the British Home Championship since the tournament’s inception in 1883. Six editions of the Central European International Cup played out over the same duration (1927-1960). Several national teams participated, including those from Austria, Hungary, Italy, Czechoslovakia, Switzerland and Yugoslavia.
The origins of the European Championship trace back to the early 1960s. Henri Delaunay, secretary-general of the French Soccer Federation, first introduced the concept of a pan-European soccer tournament in 1927. However, it was not until 1958—three years after Delaunay’s death—that the competition began.
Spain and Germany are the only two countries to have won the European Championship three times.In 1960, the UEFA European Soccer Championship was formally announced, with the first competition scheduled for the same year. Four countries qualified for the 1960 finals, which were held in France: Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, the Soviet Union and France.
With Yugoslavia downed 2-1 in the championship match, the Soviet Union won the knockout format competition. The 1960 European Championship’s structure and achievements served as a model for subsequent championships.
Inaugural tournament and how it came to beThe European Championship experienced multiple format changes over time. Originally known as the European Nations’ Cup, it was slated to take place in the even-numbered year in between World Cup competitions. In 1968, it changed to its current name.
That year, the tournament marked a historic moment. For the first and only time, a coin toss determined a fixture. This occurred during the semi-final clash between Italy and the Soviet Union. To accommodate more competitors, the event expanded in the late 1970s from its original knockout structure, which only allowed four teams to compete.
The Yugoslavian tournament of 1976 was the last to require the hosts to qualify and the last to feature only four teams in the championship round. When the group stage was first used in 1980, it increased the drama and competitiveness.
UEFA Euro: 21 century and modern historyThe European Championship kept changing as soccer’s appeal grew throughout the world. In 1996, the competition added a 16-team division for even further expansion. The European Championship in 2000 made history because it was the first to feature co-hosts. The Netherlands and Belgium both hosted games that year. In 2012, the format came back. Poland and Ukraine both hosted games. Euro 2020 took it to the maximum as 11 countries hosted games during the competition.
Italy won the most expansive European Championship in history when it was in 11 different countries.“UEFA Euro” is the name each competition has used since 1996. The Football Association of Scotland and Ireland suggested adding 24 teams to the competition in 2007.
The winner of the European Championship earns the Henri Delaunay Trophy. This commemorates the first General Secretary of UEFA. It was Delaunay who originally proposed the idea for a European tournament.
Soccer’s lasting influence on the development of European culture is exemplified by the European Championship’s history, which continues to enthrall viewers throughout the globe.
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Euro 2024Here are some resources to get you ready for Euros!Euro Bracket: Download a free PDF bracket for the tournamentEuro 2024 Schedule: Full schedule of all games for the 2024 tournamentHow to watch: Information on where to find the games on TV and streamingHow to Stream Learn how you can stream Euro games live in 2024Qualifying: Get the breakdown on how qualifying shook outEuros on FOX & Fubo: Details on broadcasting rights for the competition2024 Soccer Calendar: Get the lowdown on what will be a busy year in soccer
Bayern Munich will now have to go to plan D after Ralf Rangnick rejected a chance to join the club. The German giants have been on the search for a new manager ever since they announced in February that Thomas Tuchel would leave at the end of the current campaign. Xabi Alonso and Julian Nagelsmann […] Bayern Munich will now have to go to plan D after Ralf Rangnick rejected a chance to join the club. The German giants have been on the search for a new manager ever since they announced in February that Thomas Tuchel would leave at the end of the current campaign. Xabi Alonso and Julian Nagelsmann were both offered the job. Yet, the duo, like Rangnick, opted to resist joining the Bavarian side.
Rangnick will now remain with the Austrian national team and lead the squad into the 2024 Euros in Germany. “I am the Austrian team boss with all my heart,” the coach stated on Tuesday. “I really enjoy this task and am determined to successfully continue on our chosen path.”
Austria is playing a difficult group at Euro 2024 with France, the Netherlands and Poland.
“I would like to expressly emphasize that this is not a rejection of Bayern, but rather a decision for my team and our common goals. Our full concentration is on the European Championships. We will do everything we can to get as far as possible!”
While Rangnick claims that he has not “rejected” Bayern, it certainly seems to be the case. Club brass wanted the coach to join the team, but Rangnick reportedly wanted certain conditions to be met. This involved having a significant say in the team’s transfers. Bayern executives, however, reportedly take nearly full control of such business. As a result, Rangnick will remain in his current role with Austria.
Rangnick rejects Bayern, Tuchel U-turn unlikelyRangnick’s decision throws yet another curveball to Bayern. Nevertheless, the club’s fan base will be relatively happy with the news. Fans of the club recently created a petition for Tuchel to remain in his current role. The protest, called “We want Juppel (Thomas Tuchel) and not Rangnick” has over 18,700 signatures at the moment.
While a large chunk of the fanbase wants to keep hold of Tuchel, a potential U-turn seems fairly unlikely. Barcelona also recently revealed that head coach Xavi would be departing the Spanish side at the end of the season. However, the manager has since reversed his position and will now remain with Barca for the 2024/25 campaign.
The Tuchel situation is a bit different though. Unlike Barca and Xavi, Bayern brass has publicly criticized their coach in recent weeks. Honorary Bayern president Uli Hoeness recently lambasted the team’s coach for his apparent inability to develop players. The executive also claimed that Tuchel does not create a positive environment for the young players in the squad. It is safe to say that Tuchel did not appreciate the remarks.
Hoeness relative may soon become latest coach linked with Bayern jobWith Alonso, Nagelsmann, and now Rangnick all off of the board, Bayern will have to move on in their search for a new coach. Brighton‘s Roberto De Zerbi has been linked with a potential move to the German side practically ever since February. Although the Italian is capable, Bayern brass overlooked making an official move for him.
The snub could very well be down to Brighton’s drop in form over the last few months. The Seagulls have only managed to win two Premier League games since early February.
Along with De Zerbi, Bayern could turn their attention to Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeness. The former midfielder has done an exceptional job with the fellow Bundesliga club and is the nephew of the aforementioned Bayern executive. Nevertheless, the coach recently extended his contract with Stuttgart in March. Hoeness fielded questions about the Bayern job on Thursday but claimed that “nothing has changed” on his end.
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One of the biggest international tournaments is set to return next summer, and now we know the matchups. With the draw for Euro 2024 complete, the groups are set and the real buildup to the competition can begin. To help you keep track of the action, we've created a free printable Euro 2024 bracket. Draw […] One of the biggest international tournaments is set to return next summer, and now we know the matchups. With the draw for Euro 2024 complete, the groups are set and the real buildup to the competition can begin. To help you keep track of the action, we’ve created a free printable Euro 2024 bracket.
Draw complete for EurosThe six groups for the competition, set to take place from June 14-July 14 next summer, are now set. Well, almost. Three spots are still up for grabs in the tournament, with playoffs kicking off next March. Poland, Wales, Finland, and Estonia will battle for one of these places, with the winner slotting into Group D. The Group E participant will be one of Israel, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ukraine, or Iceland. And finally, Georgia, Greece, Kazakhstan, and Luxembourg will compete for the last position in Group F.
The six playoff semifinal games will take place on March 21, with the three finals on March 26.
Group A is headed by hosts and three-time winners Germany. They’ll be joined by Scotland, Hungary, and Switzerland. Spain, co-record holders for most titles, are in Group B with Croatia, Italy, and Albania. Group C features Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, and England. Group D has playoff winner A paired with the Netherlands, Austria, and France. For Group E, we’ll see Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, and playoff winner B. And finally, group F, has Turkey, playoff winner C, Portugal, and the Czech Republic.
It should be a competitive tournament for sure. Every former European champion (except for Russia who, as the USSR, won in 1960 but is currently banned from international competition) as well as every team that has appeared in a final, but not won, has qualified.
How to watch Euro 2024 on US TV and streamingWith so many big-name nations at the tournament, each game is worth a watch. For fans in the United States, that means coverage on FOX and Fox Sports 1. This is the first year FOX is broadcasting the European Championship after seizing the role from ESPN. FOX and FS1 are available on most cable and satellite packages. However, not all games are available on those two channels. Fubo, the streaming service with a wide array of channels, is the exclusive home of five games in the tournament. Subscribing to Fubo is the only way to have English-language coverage of every game in the tournament.
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Fubo has access to both FOX and FS1. However, if you are only concerned about some games and do not want to add a streaming service to your portfolio, the majority of games in Euro 2024 are available on FOX. In total, 29 of the 51 games at Euro 2024 will be available on FOX’s over-the-air broadcast channel, which only requires an antenna.
For Spanish-language coverage, TelevisaUnivision has the rights to the tournament, but it has not released its coverage plans as of yet.
Get your Euro 2024 bracketFans can click the image above, or click here to download a free PDF of the Euro 2024 groups and bracket.
It includes dates and locations for each of the knockout games, as well as the matchups for the round of 16. That way you can see where your team could end up and who they might face should they advance from the group stage.
Euro 2024 will take place in Germany, across ten different cities. The final will take place at the famed Olimpiastadion in Berlin, Germany on July 14.
Euro 2024Here are some resources to get you ready for Euros!Euro Bracket: Download a free PDF bracket for the tournamentEuro 2024 Schedule: Full schedule of all games for the 2024 tournamentHow to watch: Information on where to find the games on TV and streamingHow to Stream Learn how you can stream Euro games live in 2024Qualifying: Get the breakdown on how qualifying shook outEuros on FOX & Fubo: Details on broadcasting rights for the competition2024 Soccer Calendar: Get the lowdown on what will be a busy year in soccer
We jump into reading the feedback from soccer fans throughout the United States and our analysis and experience about why soccer fans are not signing up for MLS Season Pass, fifteen months after the service launched on Apple TV. Has MLS moving to Apple left the door wide-open for USL, NWSL, and EPL to increase their viewership on US TV? How can MLS compete against other streaming services that offer better soccer for less money? How fans of Liga MX are flipping to the Premier League, and how the rest of the leagues are left picking up the scraps?
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Jesse Marsch has a new link to a head coaching position, and it is with the South Korea national team. The Asian nation relieved head coach Jurgen Klinsmann of his duties after falling in the Asian Cup semifinals to Jordan. Marsch has been out of a job since Leeds sacked the American on Feb. 6, […] Jesse Marsch has a new link to a head coaching position, and it is with the South Korea national team. The Asian nation relieved head coach Jurgen Klinsmann of his duties after falling in the Asian Cup semifinals to Jordan. Marsch has been out of a job since Leeds sacked the American on Feb. 6, 2023. However, he has been linked to several new coaching roles over the last year. That includes the United States Men’s National Team post, but that never came to fruition.
South Korean publication Sports Chosun reports Marsch and the South Korean FA are currently negotiating a deal to bring him aboard. Currently, Jesse Marsch is working as an analyst with CBS Sports for its portfolio of international soccer coverage. For example, he worked the Nations League Finals alongside Clint Dempsey and Charlie Davies. That helps the negotiation process, as South Korea does not have to bring on a manager currently at a club.
The report went on to add that Marsch is one of three final candidates for the job. However, Marsch and representatives from South Korea met in London in recent days, and the successful talks led to contract negotiations. The South Korean coaching search had several facets of a head coach that it looked for. That included tactics, communication and training. As seen with the motion to bring Marsch on board, he fit the parameters South Korea set.
South Korea gets Jesse Marsch into the international spotlightSouth Korea presents a fascinating opportunity for Jesse Marsch. With a talented squad that includes the likes of Son Heung-min, Kim Min-jae of Bayern Munich or Hwang Hee-chan from Wolves, South Korea has the potential to make waves in international competition. Reaching the Asian Cup semifinals just a few months ago was clearly not good enough for the federation’s liking, though. Marsch will face the task of bettering the results of Jurgen Klinsmann, which were strong.
It helps that Marsch already has a connection with one of South Korea’s best players. Hwang Hee-chan played at Salzburg under the tutelage of Marsch and very briefly at RB Leipzig before leaving on loan. Hwang Hee-Chan emerged as one of South Korea’s best players, and he has done well at Wolverhampton Wanderers, his current club of residence.
Replacing KlinsmannStill, Marsch will need to have success to appease South Korean supporters. Critics of Jurgen Klinsmann pointed to the fact that he predominantly selected players at foreign clubs rather than picking home-grown South Korean players in the K-League. Eleven of the 26-man squad at the Asian Cup came from South Korean clubs. Only three other nations had fewer players playing league soccer in their home nation.
Marsch has made headlines for his training regimen. Hailing from the RB Leipzig school of coaching also provided the American with something to stand out among other coaching candidates. If Marsch is the man for the job, his first chance to prove himself will be in AFC World Cup qualifying games in June.
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Monterrey, a Mexican club, isn't one that Lionel Messi will cherish fondly in his memory. In the CONCACAF Champions Cup, they eliminated the Argentine and Inter Miami, putting them in the limelight across the world. Now, the semi-final matchup has pitted them against Columbus Crew. Among Liga MX’s top teams, the renowned Rayados have been […] Monterrey, a Mexican club, isn’t one that Lionel Messi will cherish fondly in his memory. In the CONCACAF Champions Cup, they eliminated the Argentine and Inter Miami, putting them in the limelight across the world.
Now, the semi-final matchup has pitted them against Columbus Crew.
Among Liga MX’s top teams, the renowned Rayados have been making waves as of late. Reason being: with little expenditure, they secured the services of famous players. Such are Maxi Meza, Jesus Corona, and German Berterame.
The speculation that Cristiano Ronaldo would play in Liga MX further raised the stakes. Think about it: they might sign Messi’s bitter rival, delivering him a second knockout punch in less than thirty days.
The fans have been rallying around his acquisition ever since the decisive aggregate win over the Herons. And, as usual, it turned out to be too good to be true; much to the dismay of the most loyal White-and-Blues supporters.
What did Monterrey president say?Lots of fans had questions for Monterrey president Antonio Noriega about that scenario before the CONCACAF Champions Cup semi-final. In fact, the Mexican powerhouses lost the first leg 2-1. But despite the claims, Noriega denied any involvement with Ronaldo.
He answered sarcastically, as Bolavip said, by saying that it may be feasible provided the fans raise the necessary funds. “No way”, he added.
Reports indicate that Ronaldo wants to stay put in Saudi Arabia beyond the conclusion of his current deal in June 2025. Since joining Al-Nassr last winter, the veteran has played in 56 games, scoring 50 goals and assisting on 14 others.
Regarding what may be the last major agreement of the legend’s remarkable career, the Saudi Pro League figures simply cannot be beaten. That’s even if the Estadio BBVA outfit is one of the most powerful clubs in Mexico monetarily.
After departing Manchester United, Ronaldo inked a jaw-dropping contract with the Riyadh-based team, allegedly earning $215 million a year.
Speculation continues about the next chapter for Cristiano RonaldoRonaldo continues collecting all negative pressDespite his impressive statistics for Al-Nassr, the 39-year-old has mostly been the subject of negative headlines in the Kingdom. On a particularly bad night for the Portugal great not long ago, he was sent off for what looked like an elbow to an opponent player.
After he lost his cool in a heated confrontation, the club’s Super Cup ambitions went up in flames, and Ronaldo’s evening came to an abrupt stop.
It has even led to Tim Spiers of The Athletic discussing the superstar’s behavior, highlighting instances of aggression and unsportsmanlike conduct towards an opponent. It allegedly reflects on his move to a league perceived as a “retirement league” for a lucrative salary, contrasting it with Stuart Broad’s graceful retirement from cricket.
What’s more, the author questioned Ronaldo’s actions. He suggested that despite his achievements and status, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner should exhibit more maturity and set a better example for his fans.
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According to former Premier League great Sami Nasri, two players had more natural potential than Messi and Ronaldo. According to the Frenchman, Brazilian duo Ronaldo and Ronaldinho were more gifted and may have been more successful had they taken their careers more seriously. The last twenty years have seen Messi and Ronaldo rise to the […] According to former Premier League great Sami Nasri, two players had more natural potential than Messi and Ronaldo.
According to the Frenchman, Brazilian duo Ronaldo and Ronaldinho were more gifted and may have been more successful had they taken their careers more seriously.
The last twenty years have seen Messi and Ronaldo rise to the top of their sport.
Many consider them to be the best footballers the world has ever seen; all thanks to their unparalleled domination that earned them every club and international prize imaginable.
Though Sami Nasri feels significantly differently on the two A-listers. In terms of raw ability, the ex-Manchester City and Arsenal midfielder thinks Ronaldo and Messi are not number one. He went with Ronaldo and Ronaldinho instead because of their superior skill.
In an interview with the AmineMaTue podcast, the Frenchman said: “Ronaldo and Ronaldinho in pure talent, if they had been serious, they would extinguish Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. What Ronaldinho does with a ball is unheard of”.
The ex-midfielder, who had several stints in the Premier League, retired from soccer in 2021. Retiring at the age of 34, the Frenchman won two Premier League championships and a League Cup victory after leaving Arsenal for Manchester City in 2011.
On top of that, he was suspended for doping for 18 months starting in 2018. Ex-City manager Manuel Pellegrini signed the player to a contract with West Ham after his suspension.
Unfortunately, he only made six appearances for the Hammers during his tenure in east London. Worse still, he failed to contribute in any way, either offensively or defensively. He does, however, seem to have some intriguing views on the soccer greats.
How have Messi and Ronaldo fared this season?The likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo keep delighting supporters and garnering praise for their performances. The question of whether the pair is more gifted on its own will always be a matter of personal taste.
The Argentine has been a part of Inter Miami’s roster since the summer of 2023. He has been a major contributor this season, appearing in ten games across all competitions and netting 11 goals with six assists.
Meanwhile, this season, his Portuguese rival has appeared in 38 games for Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia, netting 36 goals and assisting on 12 more. He joined the wealthy club last January.
Ronaldinho was an immense talent for Barcelona and BrazilHow did Ronaldinho and Ronaldo fare during their career?Simultaneously, Ronaldinho and Ronaldo Nazario are undeniably two of the most gifted players who have ever lived. Together, they helped propel Brazil to its heyday and, in 2002, a spectacular World Cup victory for the Selecao.
Their incredible on-field accomplishments also enriched European football; they won fans over with their Samba flair and won individual accolades like the Ballon d’Or and FIFA Player of the Year, among many others.
While playing for teams like PSG, Barcelona, and AC Milan, Ronaldinho won titles in Italy and Spain. France Football presented him with the Ballon d’Or in 2005, recognizing him as the finest player in Europe.
At the same time, Ronaldo won many league and continental championships while playing for Cruzeiro, PSV, Barcelona, and Inter. For his outstanding performance in both 1997 and 2002, he was named Ballon d’Or winner in Europe.
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The meeting between Ruben Amorim and West Ham concerning his potential summer appointment as manager was a misstep, the coach has admitted. This time last month, the manager from Sporting was considered the favorite to take over at Liverpool. He won the Portuguese championship in 2020-21 and will most likely repeat the feat this year. […] The meeting between Ruben Amorim and West Ham concerning his potential summer appointment as manager was a misstep, the coach has admitted.
This time last month, the manager from Sporting was considered the favorite to take over at Liverpool. He won the Portuguese championship in 2020-21 and will most likely repeat the feat this year.
Although Amorim had hoped that the Reds would make an offer for him, his efforts had the opposite effect. Evidently, they lost interest, and Arne Slot is just a confirmation away from leading Liverpool next season.
Still, the Anfield outfit aren’t the only Premier League club that have supposedly been connected to the 39-year-old boss. Finally compelled to do so, Amorim recently made the journey to London to negotiate with West Ham.
London trip to decide Amorim’s fate?When the current season ends, the Hammers want to make a change by hiring a new management. Their league campaign has been less than stellar, and David Moyes will most certainly get the boot at this term’s conclusion.
If they are successful in their pursuit of Amorim, they will have made a great signing. It’s no secret that the Portuguese is generally considered to be one of the best young managers in European soccer.
There seems to be a growing number of people interested in marrying Ruben Amorim, which makes it seem like he won’t be hanging around for another season. At the same time, he is not quite through with his tasks in Lisbon.
He is only four games away from a second Portuguese league championship with Sporting. The Lisbon native has been a part of the club since March 2020, and they now have a seven-point lead.
During this journey, Sporting were at a pivotal point in their pursuit of the Portuguese title. As a result, Amorim has been in hot water because of his meeting with the Premier League side.
Amorim was criticised for meeting West HamWhat did Amorim say?Thus, the Portuguese manager freely admitted that he should have thought twice about when he took this trip. He then apologized to the club and Sporting supporters for his inappropriate behavior. The ex-Benfica man regrets going to London to negotiate while he is still on the payroll in the Primeira Liga.
“So, let’s get the elephant out of the room and I’ll talk about it once. The first thing is to say that the club was aware of my trip. It’s important and changes the context”, he told reporters.
“Then, talk about the cloak of secrecy that surrounded the trip. I secretly parked the car outside, secretly walked past 15 people, past people and took photographs and got on a plane to take away a little bit of this thing that was all done behind the club’s back, that didn’t happen.
“Obviously my trip was a mistake, the timing was completely wrong, it didn’t seem right at the time. It was wrong, especially when I’m so demanding with my players and always the first to say that each one’s problems don’t go away. They can overpower the team, I have already removed players from the squad for much less. It was my mistake, I have to accept it and live with it.”
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Andre Villas-Boas has ended Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa's 42-year rule as president of Porto with a resounding win. This has been a long-held goal for the ardent Dragões supporter. He left his managerial position in 2022 to devote himself fully to his presidential campaign. Villas-Boas, who had a short and difficult time as Chelsea […] Andre Villas-Boas has ended Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa’s 42-year rule as president of Porto with a resounding win.
This has been a long-held goal for the ardent Dragões supporter. He left his managerial position in 2022 to devote himself fully to his presidential campaign.
Villas-Boas, who had a short and difficult time as Chelsea manager in 2011, celebrated his victory by dancing about in a Porto home jersey and a scarf. He had a miserable time at Chelsea, where he had served under Jose Mourinho until being fired in March 2012.
Then, with Tottenham, the Portuguese coach made a swift comeback to the Premier League; the team came dangerously close to qualifying for the Champions League before he departed in December 2013.
Now, more than ten years after his breakthrough, Villas-Boas is back at the club that gave him his name. Upon being chosen president of the club, the former manager couldn’t contain his joy. He won a triple with Porto in his one season as manager.
What did Villas-Boas say?Pinto da Costa presided over the Blue and Whites as they won 68 trophies, including two Europa League and two Champions League championships.
With 26,741 people casting ballots, the 46-year-old received over 80% of the vote, resulting in a resounding victory. It shattered the previous record of 10,000.
After taking the oath of office, Villas-Boas stated: “I want to convey my gratitude to Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa for everything he has given to our FC Porto, the life he gave to FC Porto and guarantee him that it will always be his home.
“I hope to correspond fully to the demands of all Portistas: to win, to lift trophies and to build a sustainable club for the future. We have a long mission ahead of us. It will take arduous work in a house that has to be restructured, sorted out and reorganised.”
Andre VIllas Boas won his campaign to become Porto presidentWhat does it mean for club?How does this factor into the overall picture? One consequence is that, even though he recently signed a new deal, coach Sergio Conceição will probably leave this summer.
Just before he took over in the summer of 2017, Benfica had won the previous four league championships. It all came to an end in his first season, when he ended a trophy drought of five years and restored Porto’s supremacy. In the time after, he won three Taça de Portugal crowns, one Taça da Liga, and two further Primeira Liga championships.
But the Portuguese club confirmed on Thursday that Conceicao has renewed his long-term deal, which will keep him with the team until June 2028.
Since then, he has been inaccessible to other teams, including AC Milan. Thus, they have had to look elsewhere for an option to replace Stefano Pioli.
Multiple other consequences will affect several sports in addition to Porto’s sports department. Reportedly, Gian Piero Gasperini and Andoni Zubizarreta are the targets of Villas-Boas’ search for a new manager and a sports director, respectively.
Maybe the most peculiar outcome of this is the predicament that Sergio’s son, Francisco Conceição finds himself in. After selling him for $5.3 million, Porto repurchased him for $10.7 million. Also, the ex-president included a 20% resale provision in the player’s own transfer agreement that Francisco might take advantage of.
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Julen Lopetegui, who was the frontrunner for the managerial job at West Ham, has reportedly turned down the offer. While Lopetegui was in command of Wolverhampton before, that tenure was brief. Having taken over for Bruno Lage in November 2022, the Spaniard led Wolves to a 13th-place finish the previous season. On the other hand, […] Julen Lopetegui, who was the frontrunner for the managerial job at West Ham, has reportedly turned down the offer.
While Lopetegui was in command of Wolverhampton before, that tenure was brief. Having taken over for Bruno Lage in November 2022, the Spaniard led Wolves to a 13th-place finish the previous season.
On the other hand, Lopetegui’s relationship with Wolves’ upper management quickly began to fray. He lost his temper last summer when Wolves could not replace star players like Ruben Neves, Matheus Nunes, and Nathan Collins due to financial constraints.
It was Gary O’Neil that the club had to recruit to replace the Spaniard. The latter opted to depart Molineux only days before the start of the current season. After that, the Saudi Pro League offered Lopetegui a substantial deal to join up there.
But he allegedly turned it down since running a big club in Europe is his next managerial goal. It appears that it will not be long before AC Milan officially name the Spanish manager as their new head coach.
Not all fans are happy with the prospect of Lopetegui taking over at AC MilanLopetegui in high regard in ItalyAfter losing the Serie A championship to Inter, the Italian giants are getting ready for a leadership shakeup. The 57-year-old is favored above all other candidates to succeed Stefano Pioli as the San Siro manager when the current season concludes.
Despite renewed interest from West Ham, the Rossoneri are now in the final stages of negotiations with Lopetegui to complete a contract. The Guardian states that he turned down the opportunity to succeed David Moyes at the London Stadium and return to the Premier League.
As part of their rebuilding strategy, the San Siro outfit are poised to offer the ex-Spain boss a two-year deal. Actually, La Gazzetta dello Sport suggest that Milan leaders like Lopetegui’s ability to bring out the best in young players. After reviewing his resume, the Serie A giants were likewise pleased.
Going to Italy would be a fresh start for the manager, who has had spells in charge of England, Portugal, Spain, and Spain since 2003.
What do Milan fans think?He would be an excellent match for the Rossoneri, according to even Monchi, the ex-director of Sevilla, who spoke highly of his countryman. In 2019, he named Lopetegui head coach of the Rojiblancos.
“Julen has three virtues that I find fundamental for any coach: great professional qualities, competitiveness, and group management. I immediately felt these qualities when I started talking to him about the Sevilla job. You don’t lose these characteristics with time; on the contrary, you consolidate them with experience.”
“He’d have no problems because he is accustomed to working in top clubs, so with great expectations and pressure.
“Think about Porto, Real Madrid and the Spanish national team. For this reason, I am convinced Julen is the ideal candidate to take charge of a club like Milan, one of the biggest in Europe. Julen perfectly understands what a big club needs, he has his requests.
“However, it’s normal, and he always works in sync with the club. He is demanding but only for the good of those who appointed him and never out of selfishness.”
In spite of this, Milan supporters are still fuming about the reports of discussions between the club and Lopetegui. In an effort to halt the possible appointment, fans of the Serie A powerhouse have launched a “Nopetegui” petition.
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Fans from all over New England flocked to Gillette Stadium, the home of the Revolution, to see Messi in action. The attendance was a record-breaking crowd. An unprecedented 65,612 spectators flocked to Gillette Stadium on Saturday night. The previous record was set on October 20, 2002, when 61,316 fans filled the same stadium. They went […] Fans from all over New England flocked to Gillette Stadium, the home of the Revolution, to see Messi in action. The attendance was a record-breaking crowd.
An unprecedented 65,612 spectators flocked to Gillette Stadium on Saturday night. The previous record was set on October 20, 2002, when 61,316 fans filled the same stadium. They went there to witness the New England Patriots play the Los Angeles Galaxy.
The greatest of all time delivered as promised. The 36-year-old put on a spectacular display, scoring twice and setting up another as Miami cruised to a 4-1 win. In fact, the Herons captain was instrumental in all three of his side’s goals.
It has thus made him the first player in Major League Soccer history to do so in five straight games. From seven games, he has scored nine goals, which is the most in the league.
Messi is having a huge impact on Inter Miami on and off the pitchHow did Inter Miami fare in first half?At Gillette Stadium, Tata Martino fielded a starting eleven that included two substitutes from last weekend’s victory against Nashville. They took the field with Drake Callender in goal, alongside Marcelo Weigandt, Tomas Aviles, Nicolas Freire, and Franco Negri forming the four-man defense.
In the middle of the field, Julian Gressel, Sergio Busquets, and David Ruiz lined up, while captain Lionel Messi and Robert Taylor flanked striker Leonardo Campana. Hosts Tomás Chancalay put the game on the board in the first minute of play, giving his team a commanding lead.
A goal from Inter Miami in the 32nd minute gave the visitors hope after the hosts took an early lead. After gaining control beyond the penalty area, Taylor set up Messi with a through pass; the Argentine genius got the ball on the right side of the penalty area and calmly finished off a left-footed shot that beat the keeper.
Leo scored his eighth goal of the regular season and his tenth goal of the season in all competitions with this goal. Meanwhile, Taylor picked up his second assist of the season with this assist. In the first seven games of his season, the Argentine contributed to 14 goals, making him the leader in this season’s MLS scoreboard.
This makes him the first player in league history to accomplish the milestone, surpassing Carlos Vela (13 goals) and Thierry Henry (11 goals). On top of that, he became only the sixth player in MLS history to have a goal assist in each of his first seven games that season.
How did Inter Miami fare in second half?The former Barcelona captain kept up his brilliant play in the second half, assisting Inter Miami in turning the game around. He found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper in the 68th minute after Busquets threaded a pass into the area; he scored the first goal for the visitors with a left-footed effort to the far post, putting them up 2-1.
Messi now has nine goals for the season and eleven for the year in all competitions, while Busquets now has three assists for the season and four for the year in all competitions. Cremaschi then put his club up 3-1 in the 83rd minute after scoring off a rebound.
With this, the 19-year-old scored in only his third appearance of the season. To cap off the goal-scoring extravaganza, Luis Suarez would score five minutes later.
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Throughout his lengthy tenure as president of Real Madrid, Florentino Perez has made significant worldwide changes to the club. As if the Santiago Bernabeu refurbishment weren't enough of a legacy move, he is allegedly contemplating an even bigger one before he departs. The club's president, who is 77 years old, is looking at ways to […] Throughout his lengthy tenure as president of Real Madrid, Florentino Perez has made significant worldwide changes to the club. As if the Santiago Bernabeu refurbishment weren’t enough of a legacy move, he is allegedly contemplating an even bigger one before he departs.
The club’s president, who is 77 years old, is looking at ways to improve the organization’s financial and legal standing. Especially as he plans to seek another term in office.
Perez has characterized UEFA’s actions—most notably the worldwide decision to ban the Superleague—and La Liga’s decision to sell 11% of its TV rights for 50 years as aggressive actions against the club’s financial resources. Thus, he feels Real Madrid should have authority over these issues.
Worse still, Los Blancos might end up in “the wrong hands,” according to Perez. Especially because of the increasing number of teams owned by states and billionaires in the Premier League.
Why would Perez allow Real Madrid to be sold?According to El Confidencial, Perez is considering two paths forward. One of them would increase members’ rights while updating the club’s structure. That way, he would make sure it stays in the right hands. The specifics of this plan are unclear at the moment. However, it would entail turning the club into a private company with the members as shareholders.
A second scenario would cause a dramatic change in the Spanish soccer scene. The 77-year-old Spaniard has been in talks with Key Capital Partners and Clifford Chance, two investment banking firms, about many possibilities. One of which is to put the La Liga giants on the stock market.
The article goes on to say that banker John Hahn and JP Morgan are also aware of Perez’s plans. As a result, under this alternative, members would have to vote to sell as much as 49.9% of the club. However, there would be a limit on how much could be sold so that the members could always keep control.
Florentino Perez has overseen huge success as president of Real Madrid, although he remains intent on launching the European Super LeagueBy going with the second option, the club’s ownership arrangement would drastically change, and they may end up in a different legal position. It would entail giving over a significant portion of the club to investors with selfish interests instead of the members.
In theory, all members have an equal vote in the club’s destiny; nevertheless, this would be rendered moot if the club were to welcome investors, who would still have ultimate authority over important decisions.
That couldn’t happen unless Perez called for a vote on the proposed modifications. The membership, meanwhile, has done very little to question his plans in the last several years.
What does it mean for club and La Liga?For Real Madrid, this proactive reorganization signifies a sea change in how they handle ownership and management. To ensure its financial security and integrity in the changing football scene, the club is striving for a balance between modernization and heritage.
In addition to shielding the club from financial instability, this plan will perpetuate the club’s rich history of democratic governance and fan engagement. It intends to put power and ownership of the club squarely in the hands of the club’s members and supporters.
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Sheffield United has officially become the first Premier League team this season to suffer relegation. The Blades have endured a dismal campaign back in the top flight for the first time since the 2020/21 campaign. In fact, they have remained bottom of the standings since November and have only managed to win three league matches. […] Sheffield United has officially become the first Premier League team this season to suffer relegation. The Blades have endured a dismal campaign back in the top flight for the first time since the 2020/21 campaign. In fact, they have remained bottom of the standings since November and have only managed to win three league matches.
Sheffield United entered the weekend essentially needing a miracle to remain a Premier League side. Nevertheless, the Blades were thoroughly beaten away to Newcastle on Saturday.
Manager Chris Wilder saw his team take an early lead in the fixture thanks to a goal by Anel Ahmedhodžić in the fifth minute. Nevertheless, the Magpies rattled off five straight goals to put the final dagger in the Blades.
The heavy defeat was certainly not the lone Sheffield match to end with such a lopsided scoreline. Newcastle previously thumped the South Yorkshire side 8-0 in their initial meeting back in September. Arsenal, Burnley, Aston Villa, and Brighton all also dominated the Blades by at least a score of 5-0 this season.
Blades manager is under contract with club until 2025After learning his club’s fate, Wilder discussed the disappointing season, as well as his future with the team, with BBC‘s Match of the Day. “[Relegation] stings and it hurts. We have to own it,” stated the Sheffield manager. “We have got so much work to do on the training ground and we have got to have a proper preseason.”
“Sheffield United is a really good football club. I think everyone understands that but it’s been a really poor season.”
“I’ve still got another year left of my contract. I’d like to think that the supporters can trust me. I’m enthusiastic and committed along with my coaching staff to get it right. We know exactly what direction we need to go, what the culture is going to look like, what preseason is going to look like. It’s going to be a tough summer for everybody.”
Chris Wilder made clear to the fans that the Sheffield United season was not acceptableClub has set unfortunate Premier League defensive record this seasonThe Blades have already broken the modern Premier League record for most goals conceded in a 38-game campaign. Wilder’s squad has allowed an incredible 97 scores by opposing offenses so far this season. The club still has three games remaining on the schedule as well. Only two other current English top flight clubs, both also in the relegation zone, have conceded more than 65 goals.
Despite the leaky defense and low number of wins, Sheffield will avoid having the worst point total in the division’s modern history. Derby County currently holds the record with just 11 total points during the 2007/08 campaign. However, the Blades could ultimately have the third-fewest points in a 38-game season if they lose their remaining matches.
Not only has Sheffield United booked a place in the second-tiered Championship next season, but they will begin the 2024/25 campaign in the hole. EFL officials recently docked the club two points for failing to make appropriate transfer payments to other teams. It remains to be seen if Wilder will retain his job and continue on in charge of the Blades.
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Over the last year, rumors have circulated that Real Madrid would sign Canadian fullback Alphonso Davies this summer. However, in light of recent events in the Spanish capital, it seems to be very improbable that he will now arrive. According to reports, Davies has verbally agreed terms with Real Madrid and has decided not to […] Over the last year, rumors have circulated that Real Madrid would sign Canadian fullback Alphonso Davies this summer.
However, in light of recent events in the Spanish capital, it seems to be very improbable that he will now arrive.
According to reports, Davies has verbally agreed terms with Real Madrid and has decided not to extend his contract with Bayern Munich. Interestingly, he has one year remaining on it. The Bavarian club has already said openly that they would try to move Davies this summer if he does not sign a new contract.
During this time, Real Madrid were considering paying a bargain price of $32–43 million to get his services this summer. But Madrid and Davies’s communication has cooled in the last several weeks, according to Relevo.
Why won’t Real Madrid pursue Davies deal?Los Blancos’ hierarchy are reportedly contemplating rearranging their 2024 summer agenda. In the forthcoming transfer window, the emphasis has changed from adding left-back reinforcements to a central defender.
Apparently, a number of things have prompted this shift. First, the club needs a centre-back since Nacho Fernandez, a mainstay in the defense for more than ten years, is leaving soon. Nacho has informed the board of his intention to go at the end of the season, therefore they need to go forward and strengthen the defense.
Furthermore, David Alaba’s health has come under scrutiny after a December injury; the 24-year-old is not likely to return to full strength until October at the earliest. Thus, the Whites won’t try to close a deal unless they acquire very favorable conditions or until Ferland Mendy departs this summer.
To make matters worse for Davies, there are Mendy’s unexpectedly good performances, which have delighted Real Madrid. A renewal may be in his future, despite the fact that some at the club think he should be sold.
Ferland Mendy’s recent form has seen a lot of opinions about him change in MadridWith these things in mind, the La Liga leaders supposedly no longer want the Canadian. For the time being, Madrid will not sign the 23-year-old despite his continued high esteem at Valdebebas. It has been stated that the club and player had an agreement months ago. Nonetheless, whether or not Davies really signs with them now depends on many factors at the moment.
What now for Real Madrid?In light of everything, the article adds that Florentino Perez will concentrate on acquiring Leny Yoro, a defender from Lille, this summer. In what seems to be an effort to acquire a star of a new generation, they have made the 18-year-old defender a primary focus of their attention. Especially after months of tracking him.
Yoro is reportedly eager to go, has one more year on his contract, and apparently will be sold this summer. Then, Davies will have the opportunity to leave Munich for free the following summer.
Of all, there’s always the chance that the defender could sign a contract extension with Bayern. Eventually, they might force him off the team once the season ends. Premier League clubs have wanted Davies for a while now, but his rumored transfer to Real Madrid has prevented any serious competition. Things might shift right now.
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Fanatiz has officially confirmed that they will broadcast Brasileirao matches during the 2024 season in the United States and Canada. The current campaign of the Brazilian top flight previously began back on April 13th. However, league officials were apparently not too concerned about having their games in overseas markets. As a result, the league started […] Fanatiz has officially confirmed that they will broadcast Brasileirao matches during the 2024 season in the United States and Canada.
The current campaign of the Brazilian top flight previously began back on April 13th. However, league officials were apparently not too concerned about having their games in overseas markets. As a result, the league started their season without an agreement in place with broadcasters outside of the country.
Media distribution company 1190 Sports previously licensed Brasileirao matches to Paramount+. Fanatiz also had American television rights to the Campeonato Brasileirao Serie A through the end of 2023. As the current campaign started without a deal in place, Fanatiz publicly expressed a willingness to agree a deal with the Brazilian league.
Over 300 Brazilian league games set to hit streaming serviceThe streaming service announced an official deal with the Brazilian soccer league on Friday. Juan Pablo Buscaglione, Fanatiz’s general manager, thanked fans for their patience in the negotiations and confirmed the company will keep on targeting South American soccer.
“We are thrilled to bring back Brasileirao to Fanatiz, reaffirming our commitment to Brazilian soccer fans,” Buscaglione stated in a press release. “With Brasileirao alongside Estaduais and top-tier international cups like Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana, we continue to be the premier destination for Brazilian soccer fans.”
“We want to thank our loyal followers for always choosing us. We will continue working to bring more Brazilian soccer and keep them informed about the latest news.”
RB Bragantino and Corinthians have refused to give permission for Fanatiz to broadcast their home matchesIn the deal, Fanatiz will broadcast over 340 total Brasileirao matches this year. However, not every club agreed terms with the streaming service. 18 of the competition’s 20 teams will have their home games available on Fanatiz. Nevertheless, RB Bragantino and Corinthians home fixtures will not air on the American streaming service in 2024. Fans of the two sides will have to catch their team on Fanatiz when they are on the road.
Brasileirao matches on Fanatiz will not include commentary for nowWhile Fanatiz is set to offer live and on-demand recordings of the Brazilian top flight, there is a bit of a catch. Feeds of the matches will not include commentary for the time being. Instead, viewers must settle for stadium noise. The streaming service has indicated that this could very well change in the near future though.
Along with live matchups, Fanatiz is also including additional coverage of the Brasileirao. This includes instant highlights during games, as well as postgame content as well. Brazilian soccer fans can find this extra content on the actual Fanatiz app and their official YouTube channel.
Fanatiz currently offers a fairly large amount of live soccer coverage. In fact, beIN SPORTS, TyC Sports, Real Madrid TV, and Sevilla TV are all currently available on the streaming service. Plans start at $9.99 per month, but the company does offer a seven-day free trial. The streaming service can be accessed on a plethora of devices including Roku, Amazon FireTV, Apple TV, and Chromecast. Several smart TVs also include the Fanatiz app as well.
The Brasileirao is one of the top soccer leagues in the Western Hemisphere. Palmeiras are currently the reigning champions of the division after they narrowly edged Gremio for the 2023 title. While the current campaign has begun, most clubs have only played three games so far this season.
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Bayern Munich have often been accused of cherry-picking talents from Bundesliga rivals, and there now appears to be serious interest in a 2025 transfer for Bayer Leverkusen starlet, Florian Wirtz. Wirtz's rise from promising youth to legendary status at Bayer Leverkusen was not without its share of obstacles. In March of 2022, he experienced a […] Bayern Munich have often been accused of cherry-picking talents from Bundesliga rivals, and there now appears to be serious interest in a 2025 transfer for Bayer Leverkusen starlet, Florian Wirtz.
Wirtz’s rise from promising youth to legendary status at Bayer Leverkusen was not without its share of obstacles.
In March of 2022, he experienced a severe ACL rupture, which completely disrupted his linear growth. With his prospective senior career off to a good start, Wirtz would have to start all over when he returned from a lengthy absence.
There was little space for development, but since then, the German’s career has flourished exponentially. A little over two years later, he would lead Leverkusen to their first league championship, much to everyone’s surprise.
The BayArena has two of the most sought-after prospects in the league in Xabi Alonso and Florian Wirtz. Thus, the latter’s incredible comeback from a career-threatening injury couldn’t have come at a better moment.
The Black and Reds will be crossing their fingers that their on-field prodigy continues with the German club; especially after Alonso also committed to staying for another year. Not even a massive offer from Europe’s wealthiest clubs would allegedly get this one to sit down and negotiate.
Many clubs lurking but Bayern in pole positionThus, many clubs want to sign Florian Wirtz. Also, in 2025, a huge bidding war may break out between Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Liverpool, among others. In fact, more teams may express interest in him in the event of a stellar performance for Germany in the European Championship on home soil this summer.
Additionally, according to Sky Germany, Bayern Munich have identified Wirtz as their top goal for the year 2025. A transfer fee of over $107 million would be reasonable given that his current deal does not run out until the 2026-27 season concludes.
The Bavarian club’s upper management is looking forward to a summer transfer, and they have a good chance of signing the Germany international. The player and his family see the club as a vital stop on the path to a possible move overseas.
Uniting German teammates Wirtz and Musiala could tip the domestic balance back in favor of the Bavarian giantsThe idea of Germany’s two best young players, Wirtz and Jamal Musiala, forming a formidable combo on the field is thrilling for the Bavarians. For a long time, they have wanted to sign the latter, and they would stop at nothing to accomplish it. His signature, however, will most likely be up for grabs next summer.
What did Bayer Leverkusen say about Wirtz?The offensive diamond won’t leave to join Munich this summer, even according to Bayer Leverkusen managing director Fernando Carro. Already one of Germany’s top players, according to him, the attacker has future Ballon d’Or potential.
“There is interest from many clubs. We have a very good relationship with his parents. Their idea is for him to continue with us. In football, you can’t plan much longer than a year, but he will play in Leverkusen next season“, the 59-year-old confirmed in an interview with Sky.
In fact, much of the credit for Wirtz’s success goes to Simon Rolfes, director of sports at Bayer. “He has been following his development since he was twelve or 13 years old.
He had a lot of meetings with his parents, who also advised him. Many clubs were interested in him. He was no longer committed to Koln and we seized the moment so that he wouldn’t go to Munich, Gladbach or Hoffenheim. It took years of work”, he added.
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Liverpool once again stumbled on Saturday in their quest to grab the 2024 Premier League title, although the match will be remembered for the touchline spat between Mohamed Salah and Jurgen Klopp. The Reds previously suffered a shock defeat to crosstown rivals Everton on Wednesday. The defeat put a massive dent in their title charge, […] Liverpool once again stumbled on Saturday in their quest to grab the 2024 Premier League title, although the match will be remembered for the touchline spat between Mohamed Salah and Jurgen Klopp.
The Reds previously suffered a shock defeat to crosstown rivals Everton on Wednesday. The defeat put a massive dent in their title charge, as they sat three points behind league-leading Arsenal. Along with the points advantage, the Gunners also have a far superior goal difference as well.
Not only is Liverpool fighting with the north London team, but reigning Manchester City is also in the mix. City currently finds themselves just one point behind Arsenal at the moment. The English champions also, however, have an extra game in hand compared to Mikel Arteta’s team.
Klopp seen arguing with Salah during Liverpool gameThe Reds desperately needed a win against West Ham on Saturday to essentially have any real chance of keeping pace with their rivals. Nevertheless, Jurgen Klopp’s club could only manage a 2-2 draw on the day and take just one point back to Merseyside.
Liverpool did make a quick second-half comeback to take a 2-1 lead in the 65th minute. However, the home side eventually leveled the scoreline just 12 minutes later.
With the game tied, Klopp opted to put superstar forward Mohamed Salah into the game from the bench. After a poor display in the aforementioned Everton fixture, the manager chose to start Harvey Elliott in the Egyptian’s typical place on the right flank. As Salah was set to enter the fray, the star exchanged words with Klopp on the sideline.
Liverpool’s manager seemingly sparked the animated conversation by saying something to his star player. The two then jawed back and forth for around 15 seconds. The confrontation became so heated that fellow substitutes Darwin Nunez and Joe Gomez got in between the two figures in an attempt to diffuse the situation.
🔴 Jurgen Klopp and Mo Salah, arguing with each other on the touchline. pic.twitter.com/Y2hc6r9xQp
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 27, 2024
After the match, Klopp was asked specifically about the incident. The Reds boss downplayed the issue and claimed that his relationship with Salah is fine. “We spoke about that in the dressing room and it’s done for me, that’s all,” the coach said in his postgame interview.
However, Salah also added a few words of his own following the disappointing result in east London. While he declined an official interview in the stadium’s mixed zone, the forward did make an interesting remark. “There is going to be fire today if I speak,” proclaimed Salah.
🔥”THERE’S GOING TO BE FIRE TODAY IF I SPEAK”
Salah after discussion with Klopp during the West Ham match.
Vai pegar fogo se eu falar hoje! Disse Salah na zona mista em Londres após discussão com Klopp pic.twitter.com/oJPhbGm3aL
— Joao Castelo-Branco (@j_castelobranco) April 27, 2024
Klopp’s Liverpool farewell tour has not exactly gone as plannedThe clash is certainly not a good look for Liverpool as their title charge seems to be slipping away. Salah was likely upset that he wasn’t in Klopp’s starting lineup. Nevertheless, a public spat between player and coach, particularly in this specific situation, only adds more negative attention to the club.
Klopp will leave the Anfield club at the end of the campaign. Many assumed that the coach’s decision to leave the team would galvanize the squad heading into the home stretch. This, however, has not been the case. Along with seemingly now being out of the Premier League title race, Liverpool also recently bounced out of the Europa League and FA Cup competitions as well.
While Klopp’s future is clear, Salah’s is not. The star has been the subject of Saudi Arabian interest for months now. Although he stayed for the current campaign, Middle Eastern clubs are expected to return for the veteran attacker this summer.
It’s unclear whether Salah will now leave the Reds after seven years on Merseyside.
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Leicester City has officially earned promotion back to the Premier League after one season in the second-tier Championship. Despite shocking the sporting world by winning the Premier League title in 2016 and playing nine consecutive seasons in the division, the Foxes were relegated from the English top flight after the 2022/23 campaign. Nevertheless, Leicester will […] Leicester City has officially earned promotion back to the Premier League after one season in the second-tier Championship. Despite shocking the sporting world by winning the Premier League title in 2016 and playing nine consecutive seasons in the division, the Foxes were relegated from the English top flight after the 2022/23 campaign.
Nevertheless, Leicester will now be back in the Premier League for the 2024/25 campaign. The East Midlands club, however, did not secure a move up with a big victory. Instead, the Foxes benefited from Queens Park Rangers handing Leeds United a 4-0 beating on Friday. The result means that Leicester holds a four-point lead over the Whites, with Jesse Marsch’s old club having just one match remaining on the schedule.
While the Foxes have earned automatic promotion, the Championship title race is now yet over. Third-placed Ipswich Town is currently five points behind Leicester, but have three games on their fixture list. Leicester can secure the title with a win against Preston on Monday, along with Hull City getting a positive result at home to Ipswich. The top two Championship teams in the table are automatically promoted, while a third team must advance through the playoffs.
Club execs were forced to revamp squad ahead of current seasonLeicester will now head back to the Premier League with essentially a new era of players. Club brass basically made wholesale changes to the squad last summer. Stars such as James Maddison, Harvey Barnes, and Timothy Castagne were all sold ahead of the current campaign. Youri Tielemans, Ayoze Perez, Caglar Soyuncu, Jonny Evans, and Daniel Amartey also departed on free transfers as well.
Enzo Maresca has done some fine work, but concerns remain that Leicester will be forced to sell players again before their Premier League adventure beginsDespite losing all of these key players, the Foxes were able to triumph under new manager Enzo Maresca. The Italian coach got the club off to a flying start by winning 13 of their first 14 league matchups. This included a string of nine consecutive victories, a club record in the division. Maresca previously spent time under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
While Leicester may have experienced a major revamp of their roster, Jamie Vardy remains a key figure at the club. The 37-year-old striker netted 16 Championship goals to lead the team on the season. Club brass will, however, have to extend the veteran’s contract if he is to join the Foxes in the Premier League. Vardy’s current deal will expire in June.
Foxes found guilty of breaking spending rulesEarning promotion back to the Premier League is obviously fantastic news for the club. Nevertheless, there are some serious financial issues looming in Leicester at the moment. The Premier League recently charged the Foxes with breaching profitability and sustainability rules (PSR). As a result, the English Football League (EFL) issued a transfer embargo to the team.
It remains to be seen how Premier League officials will handle the situation given that Leicester will return to the top flight.
Team brass also recently revealed new financial losses as well, which could further complicate the matter.
Along with these issues, the club could face a points deduction before they even play another Premier League match. Despite the ongoing headaches, Leicester will certainly take a break from the stress to celebrate their success in the Championship.
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RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko joined the club in the summer of 2023 from sister club RB Salzburg. Thus far, he’s scored 10 goals in 27 appearances for Leipzig as the team continues its run toward UEFA Champions League qualification. Before joining RB Leipzig, the Slovenian international was on the radar of a lot of […] RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko joined the club in the summer of 2023 from sister club RB Salzburg. Thus far, he’s scored 10 goals in 27 appearances for Leipzig as the team continues its run toward UEFA Champions League qualification.
Before joining RB Leipzig, the Slovenian international was on the radar of a lot of clubs, particularly because of his goalscoring form in the Austrian Bundesliga. In 55 appearances for Salzburg, he netted 21 times.
Asked how he relaxes after games, Sesko told World Soccer Talk, “After games, I try to play basketball. Just throwing [the ball] in the basket is what I really like. If it’s good weather, most of the time I go to the hoop a little bit, and the mind goes away.”
Sesko on Zlatan and NBASesko also likes to watch the NBA for one particular reason.
“I actually watched [NBA] more than before especially the playoffs, and I watch Dallas Mavericks because Luka Dončić is Slovenian. Before, I loved to play but I didn’t really follow the game.”
Sesko told World Soccer Talk who his role model is outside of basketball.
“Most of the time, I was [watching] YouTube videos of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, which were really good to watch. To be honest, [I liked] the way he was having fun with other players. I love his confidence.
“I watched all of the [Zlatan] videos that were [available]. And then when there was no more, I just continued to watch the same thing again, and I tried to do those skills on the pitch.”
His favorite Zlatan goal was the bicycle kick the Swedish international scored against England.
Signed for $25 million from RB Salzburg, Sesko’s confidence and goalscoring have come together at just the right time for him and his club.
Sesko is looking forward to RB Leipzig’s US tour where the German club faces Aston Villa at Red Bull Arena in late July.
“I think it’s a good opportunity,” said Sesko. “It’s a good experience and, yes, I look forward to it.”
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One of the highlights of the annual soccer calendar is looking to see which international and club soccer teams are heading to the United States to play exhibition matches on US soil every summer. If you’re looking for the schedule of soccer friendlies in the US, you’ve come to the right place. We'll be updating […] One of the highlights of the annual soccer calendar is looking to see which international and club soccer teams are heading to the United States to play exhibition matches on US soil every summer. If you’re looking for the schedule of soccer friendlies in the US, you’ve come to the right place.
We’ll be updating the following soccer friendlies schedule as soon as the details break, so go ahead and bookmark the page and keep on returning to find out all of the details you need.
Upcoming friendly matchesWhich teams are coming to your state? Browse the schedule of upcoming preseason soccer games in the USA below. Plus, we’ve included links so you can find tickets. There is nothing like seeing your favorite stars up close and in person.
All times Eastern United States
May 2024
Mexico vs Bolivia – May 31, 8 PM – Chicago, IL: Tickets
June 2024
USWNT vs South Korea – June 1, 3 PM – Commerce City, CO: Tickets
USWNT vs South Korea – June 4, 6 PM – St Paul, MN: Tickets
Mexico vs Uruguay – June 5, 7 PM – Denver, CO: Tickets
USA vs Colombia – June 8, 5:30 PM – Landover, MD: Tickets
Mexico vs Brazil – June 8, time TBD – College Station, TX: Tickets
Argentina vs Ecuador – June 9, 6 PM – Chicago, IL: Tickets
USA vs Brazil – June 12, 7 PM – Orlando, FL: Tickets
Argentina vs Guatemala – June 14, 8 PM – Landover, MD: Tickets
Detroit City vs Pumas – June 22, 7 PM – Detroit, MI: Tickets
July 2024
USWNT vs Mexico WNT – July 13, 3:30 PM – Harrison, NJ: Tickets
DC United vs Celtic – July 20, 7:30 PM – Washington DC: Tickets
Bournemouth vs Wrexham – July 20, 7 PM – Santa Barbara, CA: Tickets
Manchester City vs Celtic – July 23, time TBD – Chapel Hill; Tickets
Chelsea vs Wrexham – July 24, time TBD – Santa Clara, CA: Tickets
MLS All-Stars vs Liga MX All-Stars – July 24, 8 PM – Columbus, OH: Tickets
Liverpool vs Real Betis – July 26, 7:30 PM – Pittsburgh, PA: Tickets
Chelsea vs Celtic – July 27, 10 AM – South Bend, IN: Tickets
Manchester City vs Milan – July 27, time TBD – New York, NY: Tickets
Vancouver vs Wrexham – July 27, 7:30 PM – Vancouver: Tickets
Columbus vs Aston Villa – July 27, 8 PM – Columbus, OH: Tickets
Arsenal vs Manchester United – July 27, 5 PM – Inglewood, CA: Tickets
Manchester City vs Barcelona – July 30, time TBD – Orlando, CA: Tickets
Manchester United vs Real Betis – July 31, time TBD – San Diego, CA: Tickets
Arsenal vs Liverpool – July 31, 7 PM – Philadelphia, PA: Tickets
Chelsea vs Club America – July 31, 7 PM – Atlanta, GA: Tickets
Real Madrid vs AC Milan – July 31, time TBD – Chicago, IL: Tickets
Aston Villa vs RB Leipzig – July 31, time TBD – Harrison, NJ: Tickets TBD
August 2024
Man United vs Liverpool – August 3, 7:30 PM – Columbia, SC: Tickets
Real Madrid vs Barcelona – August 3, time TBD – East Rutherford, NJ: Tickets
Manchester City vs Chelsea – August 3, time TBD – Columbus, OH: Tickets
Club America vs Aston Villa – August 3, 6:30 PM – Chicago, IL: Tickets
Barcelona vs AC Milan – August 6, time TBD – Baltimore, MD – Tickets
Real Madrid vs Chelsea – August 6, time TBD – Charlotte, NC – Tickets
September 2024
Mexico vs New Zealand – Sept. 7, time TBD – Pasadena, CA: Tickets
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How can I watch these soccer friendlies if I can’t attend in person?If tickets are not your aim, many of these friendlies are still available via streaming or even on TV. For example, in the past, MLS All-Star Games aired on ESPN or FOX. Now that Apple has the MLS streaming rights, the MLS All-Star Game is available via MLS Season Pass. Other games are available via TV.
The full streaming schedule for the list of summer friendlies will be available on the full schedule of soccer games as those dates near.
How do these friendlies differ from other soccer matches in terms of rules and gameplay?The main thing is that there is nothing of note on the line. For some, there are bragging rights. American-centric soccer fans would like to see the best of MLS compete against one of England’s top sides. Likewise, if there is ever a derby, there can be some international bragging rights, like Barcelona over Real Madrid based on USA friendlies.
Therefore, the gameplay is tamer than what some fans may be used to. Players are not diving into challenges or putting their bodies on the line as much as they would in a league or cup game during the proper season.
In terms of rules, there are some changes as well. One of the main ones is the lack of a limit on substitutions. Teams, particularly those out of Europe, want to interchange players to allow everyone to get some preseason action in. Also, games may not always end in draws. The MLS All-Star Game, for instance, will go to penalties if the game is tied. Other friendlies would settle with a draw, it truly depends on the competition.
2024 Summer Friendly ResultsThursday, March 21
Italy 2-1 Venezuela, in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Ecuador 2-0 Guatemala, in Harrison, NJ
Friday, March 22
Argentina 3-0 El Salvador, in Philadelphia, PA
Saturday, March 23
Club America 2-3 Cruz Azul, in Carson, CA
Sunday, March 24
Ecuador 0-2 Italy, in Harrison, NJ
Chivas 0-0 Atlas, in Los Angeles, CA
Tuesday, March 26
Argentina 3-1 Costa Rica, in Los Angeles, CA
Other ways to watchCan’t make it to live preseason games in the USA this year, or out of your budget? You can still watch many of the soccer friendlies on TV or online. For instance, the schedule of upcoming games are always updated on our website. Many of the games may be available across streaming, too, including Fubo.
Why do teams play friendlies?Friendlies serve two purposes for teams. First, they’re an ideal way to gain match fitness before a new season begins. For instance, European soccer seasons usually begin in August. Therefore, the games give coaches and managers an opportunity to play new star signings, as well as trying different formations. Second, the games generate more revenue for the teams and increase the size of the teams’ fan bases.
Historically, major soccer teams have been visiting the United States to play games for decades. For instance, Everton first played friendlies in the United States in 1956. Similarly, the first record of English teams playing in the United States was from 1905.
Nowadays, the summer soccer friendlies are an annual tradition in the United States.
Who plays in soccer friendlies?Soccer friendlies provide a great opportunity for US fans to see their favorite international stars, sometimes in their own cities. Soccer friendlies also provide the chance for newer players to gain more experience.
For this reason, it’s up to each team’s manager (or coach) to decide who plays in the games. Some coaches prefer to give their youth stars an opportunity to get valuable playing time. Other managers like to build the team’s chemistry by playing the stars who will start the upcoming European season.
Do friendlies count?Friendlies, also known as exhibition games, do not count for points. In spite of this, promoters sometimes entice clubs with a cup if they win their series of friendlies. For example, Relevent Sports launched the International Champions Cup as a way to make the friendlies more meaningful. Having said that, clubs rarely put much emphasis on winning these friendly competitions. At the end of the day, football teams play friendlies because the games grow fanbases and get teams ready for the new season. Preseason ranked games do not count for points.
You may wonder, what is a friendly in soccer? When soccer clubs first originated in the 1800s, there were no leagues or competitions. So, teams would play against each other in a friendly game. It wasn’t until 1888 when the Football League was created that teams faced each other in competitive games.
If you have questions about the schedule of soccer friendlies in the United States, let us know in the comments section below.
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LaLiga president Javier Tebas has claimed that official Spanish league matches are set to be played in the United States. The statement by the executive comes as Relevent Sports is currently feuding with U.S. Soccer over alleged antitrust regulation issues. The promoter wants to host official LaLiga games here Stateside to increase the division's global […] LaLiga president Javier Tebas has claimed that official Spanish league matches are set to be played in the United States. The statement by the executive comes as Relevent Sports is currently feuding with U.S. Soccer over alleged antitrust regulation issues. The promoter wants to host official LaLiga games here Stateside to increase the division’s global popularity.
Interestingly enough, Relevent is currently in a joint venture with LaLiga North America. The 15-year agreement between the two sides was initially signed back in 2018. At the time of the deal, Tebas declared that he intended to bring Spanish soccer to the States. While this has yet to occur, the outcome of the aforementioned court battle between Relevent and FIFA/U.S. Soccer will prove to be crucial to the plans.
It is certainly possible that Tebas is speaking too soon to apply pressure on FIFA in the ongoing battle. Nevertheless, if LaLiga soccer is coming to America, it would only happen if FIFA bent on its stance or the courts favor Relevent. UCLA law professor Steven Bank asserts that this would then open the floodgates for other high-profile leagues to play here.
Hosting LaLiga games in USA by 2026 is ‘a goal’ for Tebas Tebas made the most recent remarks during a Q&A session with Madrid-based business newspaper Expansión. The news outlet initially asked Tebas about a possible timeframe for LaLiga matches abroad. Tebas was not able to pin down an actual date but did say that he believes it will be “sooner rather than later.”
When pressed even further, the LaLiga president stated that the 2024/25 campaign would come too soon to make the plans. However, hosting a Spanish top-flight game in the States at some point during the 2025/26 season “is a goal” for Tebas.
The Spanish league official went on to claim that the move would help LaLiga rival other top divisions.
“It is not enough to just show the games on television,” proclaimed Tebas. “Official matches in the U.S. will strengthen our position in the North American market, which is the second for LaLiga after Spain. There are other very competitive leagues emerging so we can’t always do the same thing, they would overtake us.”
“We have to do different things, be at the most technologically advanced, and doing things like taking a game abroad is a strategically very important issue. We have to address all of these issues. And if we are not at the international level, we would lose a lot. I think that one of the secrets why we have been able to maintain international television contracts at the level we have without lowering ratings, as has happened to Italian football and French football, is our international strategy. If not, we would have gone down.”
LaLiga trying to compete with Premier League’s popularity in United StatesThe comments by Tebas come days after a high-profile sports agency claimed that Premier League matches were coming to America. LaLiga seems adamant about beating their biggest rivals to the cash cow that is the United States.
The move will surely upset Spanish soccer fans of LaLiga. After all, these staunch supporters will see at least one fewer meaningful game, perhaps more, than usual. However, American soccer fans will have the opportunity to potentially watch clubs like Barcelona or Real Madrid play meaningful matches.
The National Football League (NFL), the most profitable sports league in North America, has been playing regular-season games abroad for over 15 years. The decision has not gone down well with domestic fans. But the game has since opened up to other foreign markets.
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Feyenoord manager Arne Slot outwardly revealed his intention to join Liverpool in the summer as the replacement for Jürgen Klopp. The German boss is departing at the end of the season after nine seasons at Anfield. Liverpool has struggled in its recent managerial search to replace Klopp. Slot remains one of the few high-profile candidates […] Feyenoord manager Arne Slot outwardly revealed his intention to join Liverpool in the summer as the replacement for Jürgen Klopp. The German boss is departing at the end of the season after nine seasons at Anfield. Liverpool has struggled in its recent managerial search to replace Klopp. Slot remains one of the few high-profile candidates to have links to the Liverpool position. Now, he says he wants the club to bring him in.
Speaking ahead of a matchup on Thursday against Go Ahead Eagles, the Feyenoord manager said he wants to be the next manager at Liverpool.
“The clubs are negotiating, I am awaiting the outcome,” Slot said on Thursday to ESPN NL. “It’s no secret I want to go to Liverpool. Now, I am waiting for the clubs to reach an agreement. I am confident that will happen.”
The fact that Slot is confident he will replace Klopp this summer is particularly noteworthy. Plenty of managers would want to be the boss at Liverpool, but the club has a certain standard. Slot has had success with Feyenoord in recent seasons, including winning the Eredivisie in 2022/23. The fact that he thinks a deal to bring him to Liverpool is close should indicate that Liverpool finds his successes impressive. Currently, Feyenoord is second in the Eredivisie and also won the KNVB Cup this season.
Arne Slot is a natural fit for Liverpool as Klopp’s successorEven though Feyenoord is out of the running to win the Eredivisie for a second consecutive year, Slot has proven that he is a capable mind. He is a two-time recipient of the manager of the year award in the Eredivisie. Last season, his performances with Feyenoord earned him links to the vacant Tottenham job. Spurs eventually went with Ange Postecoglou, who has led to positive results for the north London club.
For Liverpool, Slot is a coach who fits the mold of Liverpool. The Dutchman is one who prioritizes the attack and makes play enjoyable for the fans. Feyenoord is averaging 2.57 goals per game in the Eredivisie, which is better than Liverpool’s 2.27. In fairness, the opposition Slot manages against in the Netherlands is far easier than Klopp’s opponents. Yet, with talent at his disposal, Slot can put players in the correct positions.
Offense is one thing, as Feyenoord has released the second most shot attempts in the Dutch top flight. Yet, Feyenoord has allowed the fewest shot attempts in the Eredivisie. Many of those statistics align with Klopp’s Liverpool in the Premier League.
Options running out for LiverpoolPart of the reason Slot may be confident is because the candidates for Liverpool are wearing thin. Xabi Alonso certainly topped the most-wanted list at Anfield, but he is staying with Bayer Leverkusen for at least one more season. Ruben Amorim of Sporting CP has not materialized into any concrete development. Finally, Roberto de Zerbi’s progression of a move to Liverpool has stalled. That leaves Slot, who would still be a strong candidate for the Liverpool job if his tactics can translate to the Premier League.
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Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that he has not spoken to the club's owners in months. Todd Boehly and company initially brought the highly-rated coach into the team in the summer. The Argentine was only given a two-year contract with the West London side. Chelsea, however, can add one more year to the deal […] Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that he has not spoken to the club’s owners in months. Todd Boehly and company initially brought the highly-rated coach into the team in the summer. The Argentine was only given a two-year contract with the West London side. Chelsea, however, can add one more year to the deal if they choose.
Nevertheless, Pochettino currently finds himself under pressure at the moment. Despite the club expecting to bounce back from an awful 2022/23 season, the Blues have once again struggled during the current campaign. Chelsea is still middle of the pack in the Premier League standings.
Following the team’s 5-0 defeat to rivals Arsenal on Tuesday, rumors began to intensify over Pochettino’s place in the team. There have already been suggestions that the club is compiling a wish list of coaches should they part ways with their manager.
The Blues boss did not exactly ease the concerns regarding his future on Friday. Instead, Pochettino claimed that he now does not even speak with Boehly. “To be honest, in the last few months we didn’t [speak face-to-face],” claimed the coach. “We communicate through the sporting directors. My views and feelings have not changed despite not crossing paths.”
“It looks [in the media] like only I need to prove myself. It’s always ‘the coach needs to prove himself.’ But we are all responsible. We all need to prove that we deserve to be here next season.”
Blues brass could risk player revolt if they fire managerWhile a significant chunk of Chelsea fans may want a managerial change after constant frustrations, it appears as if the players mostly support Pochettino. Reports out of England claim that many Blues stars still feel as if the Argentine is the right man for the job. This is particularly the case with the youngsters in the squad.
The coach’s man-management skills are appreciated by the youth players teetering on the brink of the first team. This support is at least partially because Pochettino has generally supported his squad throughout the season. Although the British media has been tough on the team, the manager has attempted to shield his players from criticism.
Along with player approval reportedly being high, Chelsea has dealt with some significant injuries throughout the campaign. The Blues currently have 10 players sidelined with various setbacks. This list includes regular starters such as Robert Sanchez, Reece James, Ben Chilwell, and Christopher Nkunku. Enzo Fernandez will also miss the remainder of the season after undergoing groin surgery on Friday.
Chelsea must think long-term due to their transfer strategy Chelsea brass could very well be tempted to make a coaching change. However, there are not exactly a ton of potential managerial options at the moment. The club has been linked with a possible move for Brighton‘s Roberto De Zerbi if they fire Pochettino. While the Italian coach is rated highly by many, Bayern Munich and Liverpool have (so far) steered clear of hiring the manager. This comes despite the fact that De Zerbi has been quite vocal about being open to leaving the South Coast.
The Blues could also take a page out of Arsenal’s book by backing their respected coach during tough times. Owners of the Gunners publicly supported manager Mikel Arteta while the team suffered on the pitch. The move to be patient has certainly paid off for the north London side. Arsenal currently find themselves atop the Premier League standings and have one of the more exciting teams in all of Europe.
Much like Arsenal, Chelsea has one of the youngest teams in the entire English top flight. The Gunners have endured growing pains but have allowed their core group to mature together. Boehly and company should have expected similar issues when they targeted such a young squad.
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RB Leipzig has announced that they will play preseason matches in the United States this summer. The upcoming trip is set to be the first American tour for the German side in their history. While the club has established itself as a Bundesliga powerhouse, Leipzig was only just formed back in 2009. “This will be […] RB Leipzig has announced that they will play preseason matches in the United States this summer. The upcoming trip is set to be the first American tour for the German side in their history. While the club has established itself as a Bundesliga powerhouse, Leipzig was only just formed back in 2009.
“This will be our first preseason outside of Europe, and with the USA we decided to go to a key target market for our club,” stated Leipzig general manager Johann Plenge.
“We’ve brought the world of soccer back to Leipzig with our exciting European runs in recent years and as a host city for Euro 2024. Now we’re bringing Leipzig to the world! We want to take advantage of our good and special connection to New York and strengthen it for years to come. It’s an important step for us, but also for the Bundesliga, which rightly enjoys a great reputation in the U.S.”
RB Leipzig to face Villa as part of USA tourLeipzig’s American tour is set to be based in the New York area and will last from July 28th to August 4th. The move certainly makes sense considering their connections with Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls. Former Leipzig star Emil Forsberg also recently joined the American team back in January as well.
Although the same company owns the two teams, they are not currently scheduled to face off this summer. Instead, Leipzig has revealed that their first preseason friendly will come against Aston Villa. The Premier League club is scheduled to play three summer matches in the States as well. The matchup against the two potential 2024/25 Champions League clubs will take place on July 31st at 8 p.m. ET at Red Bull Arena in New Jersey.
Leipzig is also planning a second friendly in America as well. An official opponent has not yet been announced for this particular matchup. Nevertheless, the club has declared that the game will take place somewhere on the East Coast. The German side has, however, scheduled various events in the New York area before they depart. This includes revealing their new 2024/25 jerseys, autograph sessions, and public practices.
Leipzig executive says Villa matchup likely air on ESPNWhile official broadcasting plans for the friendly between Leipzig and Villa have not yet been announced, there are suggestions that the match will be available to watch on ESPN.
Asked whether the game will be televised by Bundesliga’s USA TV partner ESPN, RB Leipzig general manager Johann Plenge told World Soccer Talk, ”Yes, there are plans, and we’re working on them not only for the fans in the U.S. but also for the fans in Germany.”
Historically speaking, Leipzig has several links to the U.S. outside of sharing ownership with the MLS club. Former USMNT forward Terrence Boyd and current American star Tyler Adams both previously played for the German outfit. Jesse Marsch also coached at Leipzig after departing NYRB in 2018 as well.
Leipzig now becomes the latest high-profile European club to schedule a summer tour of the U.S. Several top English and Spanish sides are on the schedule of summer friendlies in the United States. Also, AC Milan and Wrexham revealed their plans to play Stateside.
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Bayern Munich is willing to bend on its current transfer strategy to sign Ralf Rangnick. The Bundesliga club has had a tough time in its search for a new manager. Bayern brass announced in February that current coach Thomas Tuchel would depart at the end of the current campaign. Since then, the Bavarians have been […] Bayern Munich is willing to bend on its current transfer strategy to sign Ralf Rangnick. The Bundesliga club has had a tough time in its search for a new manager. Bayern brass announced in February that current coach Thomas Tuchel would depart at the end of the current campaign. Since then, the Bavarians have been linked with a plethora of potential managers.
This wish list undoubtedly started with Xabi Alonso. The former midfielder, however, shocked many by committing his future to Bayer Leverkusen. Bayern then switched its attention to Julian Nagelsmann. Like Alonso, the highly rated coach opted to stay on with the German national team instead of rejoining the Bundesliga side.
While Brighton‘s Roberto De Zerbi has been listed as a top candidate to join Bayern, the club looks to have moved in a different direction with Rangnick. And it seems as if the Germans will accommodate the coach’s demands to finally grab a new manager.
Rangnick apparently wants major input in transfer Bayern Munich businessRumors surfaced earlier in the week that Rangnick would only take the Bayern job if he has a significant say in their transfers. Coaches typically tend to have major input on potential player moves. This is not exactly the case, however, at the Bundesliga team. Bayern executives reportedly take near full control of the transfer business in the summer and January periods.
Rangnick himself hinted at this demand on Wednesday. The current coach of the Austria national team revealed that Bayern contacted him about the job opening. He was then asked if a switch to the German club would be financially motivated. “No, that doesn’t matter to me at all,” replied Rangnick.
“For me, it’s about other things: can I make a difference? Is there a chance of developing a team and being successful? That’s what drives me. When that no longer motivates me, it’s time to retire.”
Instead of a big payday, Rangnick wants to help bring the right players to Bayern and develop them. Bayern Munich executives Max Eberl and Christoph Freund have reportedly given Rangnick their word that the coach’s recommendations will be heard if he joins Bayern.
German coach has eye for talent, but has zero trophies since 2011Rangnick previously worked with several German teams including Schalke, Hoffenheim, and RB Leipzig. However, his most recent job with a club before the Austria position was at Manchester United. The coach took over on an interim basis following the firing of Ole Gunnar Solskjær.
Rangnick’s time with the Red Devils will go down as forgettable, to say the least. The club ultimately finished sixth that season, the exact place they were when the German joined the team in December. United only managed to win 11 of 29 total matches with Rangnick in charge.
Nevertheless, the interim coach did make several quality transfer recommendations to United brass during his time with the club. This list included Manchester City duo Josko Gvardiol and Julian Alvarez, as well as Luis Diaz and Konrad Laimer. The Red Devils failed to take Rangnick’s advice for any of these moves.
Potentially hiring the Austria national team coach would still be fairly risky. Although his eye for talent is seemingly solid, his record as a manager is not very stellar. Rangnick’s last trophy came 13 years ago with Schalke.
However, Bayern brass is reportedly negotiating the final details with the coach regarding a contract. If the two sides agree to a deal, Rangnick could very well bring a Leipzig school of thought to Bayern.
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Jurgen Klopp claimed it may be easier for his successor if Liverpool fails to win the Premier League title. The Reds find themselves third in a three-horse race for the English top-flight crown. While Klopp's club was previously in a decent position in the table, a recent 2-0 defeat to local rivals Everton has put […] Jurgen Klopp claimed it may be easier for his successor if Liverpool fails to win the Premier League title. The Reds find themselves third in a three-horse race for the English top-flight crown. While Klopp’s club was previously in a decent position in the table, a recent 2-0 defeat to local rivals Everton has put a major dent in their title chances.
Liverpool is now three points behind leaders Arsenal with just four fixtures remaining in the schedule. Not only are they essentially a game behind the Gunners. The north London side has a significantly better goal differential as well. This gives Mikel Arteta’s side an extra advantage over the Reds. Manchester City, however, remains the favorite to lift the trophy due to having an extra game in hand. The reigning European champions are just one point behind Arsenal in the table.
Dutch coach reportedly set to agree Liverpool deal in coming daysCurrent Feyenoord coach Arne Slot is now reportedly close to joining Liverpool as their next manager. The Dutchman publicly confirmed on Thursday that he wants to succeed Klopp at the Merseyside club. He also admitted that the Reds are currently discussing a fee to give to Feyenoord to sign the coach. Slot does not have an official release clause, so Liverpool must negotiate a price.
While following Klopp will not be easy for any coach, the German is now claiming that his failures this season may very well be a plus for Slot. Klopp initially told reporters on Friday that the Dutchman would be taking over the “best club in the world” if he was to officially join Liverpool.
However, the current Reds manager also claimed that failing to win the Premier League this season may ease the pressure on Slot. Klopp expounded on the assertion by saying that it might help the new coach if he was not entering the fray at a “club on a high.”
Reporters then asked the coach about Slot’s imminent arrival at the club. Klopp stated that while he is not “involved in the process,” he is supportive of the Dutchman. “I like the way his team plays football,” proclaimed the German. “All the things I hear about him as a guy – a good guy. I don’t know him, but some people who know him say he’s a good guy. I like that a lot.”
Klopp may have to settle for the lone trophy in his final season at LiverpoolKlopp’s take on his team’s potential failures this season is certainly interesting. Coaches typically do not necessarily find many silver linings about losing out on a title race. Liverpool’s situation, however, is fairly unique. Managers usually join clubs that are struggling. The Reds, on the other hand, are only making a change because Klopp decided to leave the team.
Nevertheless, Klopp is attempting to deflect attention away from the club’s recent poor form and ease pressure from Slot. Liverpool was previously in serious contention to win four trophies in the coach’s final campaign with the team. While they have collected the Carabao Cup, the Reds have since faltered in both the FA Cup and Europa League. Wednesday’s defeat to the Toffees also puts them behind the eight ball in the Premier League.
Liverpool previously decided to film the final months of Klopp’s time with the club. The footage will then become an eight-part documentary airing in August. Although the team hoped that the series would highlight a series of trophy collections, it may be a more somber storyline.
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Apple is in talks with FIFA to acquire the global broadcast rights to 2025's FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. If the deal between FIFA and Apple goes through later this month, the FIFA Club World Cup could be the rocket fuel that MLS (Major League Soccer) needs to drive subscriptions to MLS […] Apple is in talks with FIFA to acquire the global broadcast rights to 2025’s FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. If the deal between FIFA and Apple goes through later this month, the FIFA Club World Cup could be the rocket fuel that MLS (Major League Soccer) needs to drive subscriptions to MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
The New York Times indicates that FIFA has had difficulty selling the Club World Cup rights to the competition. The 2025 edition of the FIFA Club World Cup is the biggest ever featuring 32 teams. However, FIFA’s $4 billion valuation of the rights could be sold for a quarter of that, roughly $1 billion.
“FIFA was hoping that the tournament, which will feature a mix of successful teams from across the globe, including 12 from Europe, where most of the world’s top talent plays, would create huge demand from broadcasters and commercial partners,” wrote reporter Tariq Panja. “But a combination of poor planning and delays prompted broadcasters to balk at the figures FIFA had sought.
“A global deal with a major company like Apple may give the tournament the veneer of high quality that Infantino has been trying to secure.”
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How MLS fits into the Apple and FIFA Club World Cup dealThe clubs already qualified for the 2025 Club World Cup include several headline acts. Those are Real Madrid, PSG, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Flamengo, Fluminense, and Palmeiras. Unfortunately, Arsenal and Barcelona didn’t qualify. Elsewhere, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami team is out of the competition after losing in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Yet, Inter Miami could still reach the competition if they win MLS Cup 2024.
So far, Seattle Sounders is the only MLS team in the Club World Cup. Regardless, if Apple acquires the exclusive global rights to the Club World Cup, this could be the rocket fuel that MLS needs to increase subscriptions to MLS Season Pass.
Having MLS Season Pass and a FIFA Club World Cup subscription on the same Apple TV platform will allow Apple to cross-sell both competitions to each audience. For Apple and MLS, it’ll also bring in a whole new audience that’s currently not watching MLS. In addition, having the FIFA Club World Cup on Apple TV will help ease more sports fans into watching soccer on the platform.
If Apple wants its Apple TV platform to be the future of soccer broadcasting, having the FIFA Club World Cup and MLS available as global deals is certainly heading in the right direction. It’ll also encourage other soccer leagues to consider making global rights a possibility as they contemplate future rights deals.
Is the FIFA Club World Cup important enough for fans to care?While the trio of Apple, MLS, and FIFA will certainly be buoyant about how it can exploit the global viewing audience for the tournament, the big question is, does anyone care about the Club World Cup?
All of the different iterations of the FIFA Club World Cup have largely been ignored by most soccer fans in Europe. In fact, most European fans see the competition as a glorified friendly. Winning it isn’t that important to them. Conversely, in South America, the competition is seen as hugely important. It’s a matter of pride for fans in South America, who often boast about teams from Brazil winning the contest.
So, when the 32 teams worldwide start the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, will the competition have enough swagger to get people to pay to watch the games on Apple TV? For instance, will fans of the European clubs care? And if the hardcore fans of clubs won’t care, will the neutrals be that interested either?
A lot of it will depend on each individual. For Apple, though, it can expect a lot of interest from Brazil, in particular.
Could it make a difference in the United States?Perhaps more importantly for Apple and MLS, it can expect a lot of interest from sports fans in North America who value the FIFA Club World Cup much more than how Europeans rate it.
Having the global rights to the FIFA Club World Cup could be ideal for Apple. The tech giant can position the competition as bringing the world’s best teams together to crown a world champion. On paper that makes sense, but will it be enough to win over fans or create new ones?
With World Cup 2026 around the corner, it’s a gamble that FIFA and Apple are willing to take. The consequence could be a big boost for MLS Season Pass which, at last count, had two million subscribers at the end of 2023.
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A recent advertorial in AdAge describes the Leagues Cup as the "soul of North American Soccer" ahead of the 2024 Leagues Cup. Certainly, the organizers of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, a competition that was originally established in 1962, may have a bone to pick with that story. The article, paid for and approved by Soccer […] A recent advertorial in AdAge describes the Leagues Cup as the “soul of North American Soccer” ahead of the 2024 Leagues Cup. Certainly, the organizers of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, a competition that was originally established in 1962, may have a bone to pick with that story.
The article, paid for and approved by Soccer United Marketing (SUM), Major League Soccer’s marketing arm, reads, “Here to showcase the soul of North American soccer, Leagues Cup represents unity off the pitch, rivalry on the pitch and audacity everywhere.”
The competition only started last year, and it found decent success. However, much of that interest came from the arrival of Lionel Messi at Inter Miami. The Argentine went on to win the inaugural Leagues Cup last year.
Is the Leagues Cup the ‘soul of North American soccer’?SUM paid for the editorial in AdAge to build up anticipation for the competition, which is less than 100 days away. Similarly, SUM published the article to court new advertisers for the competition as well as a way to tell its own story with complete editorial control and approval over the finished article. After all, when you’re paying to have a story published, you can say whatever you want.
While the Leagues Cup encompasses every MLS and Liga MX team, saying it represents unity off the pitch is close-minded regarding North America as a whole. There are far more clubs in North America than just the 47 that took part in the Leagues Cup. The continent of North America also includes nations in Central America and the Caribbean. In total, there are 21 sovereign states in the continent of North America other than the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
The better representation of the soul of North American soccer would be the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Not only does the CONCACAF equivalent to the Champions League feature clubs from every member association. The history of the tournament shows the development of North American soccer over the years.
The Champions Cup is not a perfect tournament, particularly compared to both the UEFA Champions League and the Copa Libertadores. However, several key blemishes also exist within the Leagues Cup that show it is not the ‘soul’ of CONCACAF.
Lacking the character of a true international tournamentHaving every MLS and Liga MX team compete in one competition is a great way to demonstrate competition between the two leagues. Indisputably, these two leagues top the popularity rankings in North America, and they are likely the best teams in the continent and the Caribbean, too. However, the fact that almost every game of the tournament was played in the United States does little to establish itself as the “soul” of a continent. In 2023 and 2024, Liga MX teams are playing all of its Leagues Cup games in the United States.
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Throughout the 2023 tournament, there were iterations of Liga MX sides finding travel issues in addition to playing in front of hostile crowds. One report claimed Liga MX sides traveled twice as far on average to play their Leagues Cup games than their MLS counterparts. One notable issue forced a delay in the fixture between Leon and the LA Galaxy. The Mexican team’s charter flight had a mechanical delay that stranded the players and staff at the airport.
Putting games in Mexico would make it a more balanced competition. Even though it requires teams to go to smaller nations and venues, the CONCACAF Champions Cup goes across the continent. That can make it more compelling for underdog clubs in the tournament.
Watching the Leagues Cup did not fulfill MLS or Liga MX sidesLikewise, attendance and viewership for the Leagues Cup were not as strong as SUM would have readers and advertisers believe. The best of the Leagues Cup centered on Lionel Messi. His arrival, not necessarily the Leagues Cup, brought hundreds of thousands of new subscribers to MLS Season Pass. Fittingly, any game he played in on either English- or Spanish-language TV and streaming brought the averages up.
The actual attendance for the Leagues Cup was weak. On average, Leagues Cup games averaged 17,678 people. That was the lowest among the four competitions in the United States last summer. For reference, those were the Leagues Cup, Gold Cup, Premier League Summer Series, and Soccer Champions Tour. To be fair, though, the three other competitions included much larger NFL stadiums. However, the percentage of capacity filled put the Leagues Cup in third out of the four. The Leagues Cup games averaged 75% attendance capacity.
The AdAge article claimed part of the big draw for the Leagues Cup is that “Liga MX is the most-watched league in the United States.” However, that isn’t true. The Premier League overtook Liga MX last year when it comes to popularity in the United States. The Mexican top flight still ranks second in terms of American audiences, but the Premier League continues to grow.
What is an advertorial?Sometimes business or industry publications will offer clients the opportunity to publish an advertorial in a magazine, newspaper, or website. The article looks like a typical article you’ll see, accompanied by a headline, photographs, and copy. But it’s paid for, reviewed, and approved by the client before publication. One of its purposes is to make it look like a real article so that the unsuspecting readers don’t realize they’re reading what is essentially a puff-piece, full of exaggerated praise.
If MLS and Liga MX can find a way to make the Leagues Cup more compelling, it could be the soul of North American soccer. Whether that be more international games or a format change, it is hard to say. However, the second iteration of the Leagues Cup this summer will be a test to see how viable the competition is.
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Former United States men's national team goalkeeper Tim Howard has given his support for the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in soccer. The former star Everton shot-stopper even claimed that it is "low hanging fruit" to constantly complain about the technology. Howard made the comments in an article for Mail Sport. VAR has been […] Former United States men’s national team goalkeeper Tim Howard has given his support for the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in soccer. The former star Everton shot-stopper even claimed that it is “low hanging fruit” to constantly complain about the technology. Howard made the comments in an article for Mail Sport.
VAR has been a heated topic of debate for fans, players, and coaches ever since it was introduced in the sport. FIFA initially approved the use of the replay technology ahead of the 2018 World Cup. It is now in use in most of the top soccer competitions, both club and international, around the globe.
Howard proclaims to be ‘big fan’ of VAR but technology needs improvingHoward initiated his thoughts on VAR by addressing Nottingham Forest‘s unique social media complaints at the weekend. The English side publicly criticized the Premier League‘s officiating after three separate incidents went against them. Forest claimed that VAR Stuart Atwell is a Luton Town fan and he failed to award Forest three penalties due to his apparent allegiance. Forest and Luton are currently fighting to avoid relegation in the standings.
The former USMNT star backed Forest’s public comments on the issue by stating that he “understands the gripe.” Howard continued by admitting that he is aware that many fans disagree with the club’s approach to their concerns. Nevertheless, despite understanding Forest’s claims, the former goalkeeper is still a “big fan” of VAR.
“We used to complain that the technology was there and we weren’t using it,” proclaimed Howard. “So now the question should not be: technology vs. no technology. Only: how do we make it better? The technology is still operated by humans and that means you’re going to get wrong decisions. But for the most part VAR works.”
“The introduction of semi-automatic offsides will help speed it up and take away human error. And to me, it is low hanging fruit to complain about it all the time. We’d moan if we didn’t have it!”
English fans have lower support for VAR due to refs involvedHoward is certainly correct in asserting that fans, players, and coaches griped about refereeing decisions before VAR. Officiating will almost always be a main talking point in games, particularly close matchups. These complaints will occur whether the technology is in use or not. However, the use of replay and semi-automated offside does still help referees make correct calls.
A recent study showed that a majority of European soccer supporters approved the use of VAR in their specific leagues. 70% of fans in Italy, Spain, and France agreed that the technology has made the sport more fair. Nevertheless, of the top five leagues in the continent, English fans had the lowest appreciation for VAR (62%).
This figure would indicate that there is perhaps more of an issue with the people running the technology, rather than VAR itself. Replay technology, due to human error, cannot exactly be perfect. However, having competent and reliable people in charge of VAR certainly raises the accuracy level of the technology.
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PSV Eindhoven manager Peter Bosz has claimed that he wants to sign Sergiño Dest to a permanent deal despite the star's recent setback. The Dutch club announced on Saturday that Dest suffered a "serious" knee injury in training. The exact extent of the issue has not yet been revealed, but the defender will miss the […] PSV Eindhoven manager Peter Bosz has claimed that he wants to sign Sergiño Dest to a permanent deal despite the star’s recent setback. The Dutch club announced on Saturday that Dest suffered a “serious” knee injury in training. The exact extent of the issue has not yet been revealed, but the defender will miss the remainder of PSV‘s season.
Dest joined the Eredivisie side in August on a one-year loan deal from Barcelona. While the American has struggled to keep a starting place back in Spain, he has performed well for PSV. Whoscored currently ranks Dest as the second-best defender in the Dutch league during the 2023/24 campaign. The full-back has netted two goals and added six assists in Eredivisie play this season.
With Dest regularly in Bosz’s starting lineup, PSV has dominated the Dutch league. The club has only recorded one league loss in the campaign and currently leads Feyenoord by nine points. Only four more fixtures are remaining for both teams this season.
Coach claims Dest has ‘clicked’ with pending Dutch championsBosz spoke to reporters about Dest during a press conference on Wednesday. The coach claimed that he wants to re-sign the American even though the defender will likely miss significant time due to the injury. “I am talking for myself as a coach and as a staff,” Bosz began. “I would very much like to have him here. It clicked in the way we played. It clicked as a person, and it clicked with the player group.”
“He also just played well actually all season. Then you want to keep him. The same goes for the club, actually. I think they would also like to keep him here.”
The manager also stated that he would allow Dest to address the extent of his injury himself, rather than have the club make the announcement. “He would love to be allowed to explain himself what exactly is going on and what the follow-up will be. That will happen soon,” continued Bosz.
“He told [his teammates] with the doctor. After that, there was a dead silence and I think that says it all. It’s terrible.”
Star USMNT defender is set to likely miss 2024 Copa AmericaAlong with missing the final few matches of the season with PSV, Dest is also now a major doubt for the 2024 Copa America. The defender is a regular mainstay in defense with the USMNT under Gregg Berhalter. He most recently played a key part in the Americans collecting the 2023 and 2024 CONCACAF Nations League titles.
The upcoming tournament, however, will be a much tougher test for Berhalter’s group. All of the best teams from South America are set to make the trip to the States for the competition. This includes a stacked Brazil squad, as well as the defending World Cup champions Argentina. Nevertheless, it seems as if the USMNT will have to make a run at the tournament without Dest.
The 2024 Copa America is scheduled to start on June 20th in Atlanta. The USMNT, however, will begin their journey three days later in Texas against Bolivia. Berhalter’s team has been placed in Group C alongside Uruguay, Panama, and Bolivia.
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CBS Sports has officially launched a new broadcasting channel solely dedicated to the UEFA Champions League. The channel, appropriately called 'Champions League,' will feature year-round, 24/7 access to highlights from the prestigious competition. Not only can fans relive all of the best action from the current campaign, but the channel will also feature unforgettable moments […] CBS Sports has officially launched a new broadcasting channel solely dedicated to the UEFA Champions League. The channel, appropriately called ‘Champions League,’ will feature year-round, 24/7 access to highlights from the prestigious competition. Not only can fans relive all of the best action from the current campaign, but the channel will also feature unforgettable moments from throughout the tournament’s history.
Starting from Friday, April 26, ‘Champions League’ will be available for free on Pluto TV. The free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) streaming service was previously launched as a website in 2014. Pluto eventually became part of the CBS/Viacom family in 2019 as part of a $340 million deal. The massive media conglomerate is under the same umbrella as CBS Sports and Paramount.
Along with Pluto TV, soccer fans can also access the Champions League channel on connected TV devices through the CBS Sports app. Beginning in May, users can then find the channel on the mobile CBS Sports app, CBSSports.com, as well as Paramount+.
CBS Sports’ coverage of Champions League has been highly successfulLive matches of the UEFA Champions League, however, are not available on the free new channel. These games will still be exclusive to Paramount+ for the foreseeable future.
“UEFA Champions League represents the absolute best soccer in the world,
and this new channel delivers fans an always-on venue to relive the
special moments, sensational goals, iconic players, and storied clubs that
define this one-of-a-kind tournament,” stated CBS Sports exec Jeffrey Gerttula.”
“CBS Sports is the 24/7 home for soccer fans in this country, and we’re
excited for this latest addition to our industry-leading multiplatform
soccer coverage.”
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CBS Sports initially acquired the English-language rights to the top European soccer tournament in 2020. Since then, the network has established itself as one of the more entertaining broadcasting avenues in the sport. This obviously has to do with securing such a competition as the Champions League, but also with the inclusion of popular figures such as Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry, and Micah Richards.
The CBS Sports Golazo Network has also been immensely successful since its launch in 2023. The free soccer streaming network and social media platform quickly became one of the top soccer media brands in the United States. The network has racked up over 4.2 billion video views in the last year alone.
Media company recently revealed record viewership for quarterfinalsThe news of the free Champions League highlight channel comes as CBS Sports revealed record viewership of the competition last week. The company announced that the games between Real Madrid–Manchester City and Bayern Munich–Arsenal set records. They are the two most-watched Champions League quarterfinals ever on U.S. television.
The matchup between Real and City, in particular, had 1.11 million viewers. Viewership of the big game eventually peaked at 1.58 million people. It was the most-watched Champions League quarterfinal game in American broadcasting history. The impressive figures represented a 25% bump compared to last season’s quarterfinal fixtures.
Pluto TV currently offers a wide range of sports-related shows, including the aforementioned Golazo Network, all available for free.
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Without the Indy Eleven, Indianapolis is pursuing a Major League Soccer franchise. The news casts doubt on the city's second professional soccer club's long-term viability. The city is taking a huge risk to lure MLS, but an undisclosed investor group supports the idea. The Indianapolis Business Journal says this group would pay the projected $500 […] Without the Indy Eleven, Indianapolis is pursuing a Major League Soccer franchise. The news casts doubt on the city’s second professional soccer club’s long-term viability.
The city is taking a huge risk to lure MLS, but an undisclosed investor group supports the idea. The Indianapolis Business Journal says this group would pay the projected $500 million expansion fee.
Doing so means the city will not pursue a deal with Keystone Development Group and the Indy Eleven. The 20,000-seat soccer stadium is part of Eleven Park, a mixed-use complex along the White River that Keystone is developing for $1.5 billion. Construction has already begun.
Indianapolis Mayor presses forward with Major League Soccer aspirationKeystone has been hard at work developing an 18-acre complex on the western edge of downtown Indianapolis. A multi-use stadium with 20,000 seats was supposed to be the complex’s focal point; it would have been home to the Indy Eleven USL Championship soccer club.
Earlier versions of this story said that Eleven Park will include 600+ residences, a concert hall, shops, offices, parks, and a public parking garage. Victory Field and Lucas Oil Stadium, two of the city’s most prominent athletic facilities, were to be located in the complex.
But on Wednesday, the city submitted a resolution to the Metropolitan Development Commission. That’s in order to establish a soccer stadium in the planned professional sports development area on the downtown southeast side.
Next to the downtown transit hub and running parallel to the planned Blue Line of the city’s bus rapid transit system, the stadium would be on the southern side of Washington Street.
According to Hogsett, he spoke with the Major League Soccer commissioner about the possibility of relocating a club to Indianapolis. The name of the ownership group that was in discussions with the city is not available to the public.
“Today, we enter our pursuit of the world’s game. Our city knows how to navigate the business of sports. Every great achievement in our city’s history has begun where opportunity was met with action,” he said.
What did Keystone say?The Indianapolis mayor, Joe Hogsett, is reportedly withdrawing from what the Keystone Group described as “years of good-faith negotiations,” they said in a press statement.
“Unfortunately, after recent bipartisan approvals from the City-County Council, Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration is preparing to walk away from the state and city leaders who entrusted him with this project and the neighborhoods who are depending on the progress Eleven Park represents,” the release read.
Keystone reaffirmed its commitment to revitalizing a “long-neglected” area of Indianapolis with a “transformational project” and a “vibrant community space” in the statement.
Also, the organization insisted that no additional taxes would be levied on Indianapolis citizens due to the developer-guaranteed partnership. That’s even though the project’s budget had doubled from $500 million to $1 billion.
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The Spanish soccer scene has been rocking recently. Following Barcelona's "phantom goal" at the Bernabeu, there is a continued and boisterous discussion on the use of goal-line technology. In the meantime, La Liga president Javier Tebas has mentioned the possibility of holding games in the US. Then as it turns out, Xavi reconsidered his plans […] The Spanish soccer scene has been rocking recently. Following Barcelona’s “phantom goal” at the Bernabeu, there is a continued and boisterous discussion on the use of goal-line technology. In the meantime, La Liga president Javier Tebas has mentioned the possibility of holding games in the US. Then as it turns out, Xavi reconsidered his plans and will remain with the club for the next season.
Luis Rubiales’s kiss of Jenni Hermoso last summer—without her consent—had set the Spanish Federation ablaze. Since then, Spain has been engulfed in controversy, scandal after scandal.
Pedro Rocha is now the head of the Spain Football Organization (RFEF). In connection with a corruption case involving ex-president Luis Rubiales, Rocha is now being investigated. Rubiales resigned in September after receiving criticism for his interaction with Hermoso. The 69-year-old had served as temporary president at that time.
“Pedro Rocha has today been proclaimed the new president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), after having received the support of the majority of the assembly members of this institution that governs Spanish football,” the federation said.
Spain government may step into combat Pedro RochaThe Spanish government, however, does not want interim president Pedro Rocha representing the nation. Rocha is facing accusations of embezzlement and has been provisionally suspended for going beyond his duties.
Now, in a first, the Spanish government is eager to meddle in the RFEF’s operations when summer rolls around. So, Diario AS says that the High Commission for Sport plans to appoint a three-person commission.
It will be headed by Vicente del Bosque, a former Spain manager and World Cup winner. They are still waiting for a response from the former coach, who is curious about the current situation at the Federation. He reportedly also wants to know what will happen if Rocha is not banned for the remainder of the summer, and FIFA’s position on the topic.
A prominent person in the field of sports law, a member of the women’s squad (most likely Virginia Torrecilla), and del Bosque himself would make up the committee. After that, they’d be the RFEF’s representatives until the Olympics and the Euros are done and Rocha calls for elections.
If Rocha’s suspension is lifted, the RFEF will consider it a win. On the other hand, they are open to collaborating with the proposed committee, so long as they retain their authority. Even though Rubiales stepped down last year, a power battle has been brewing in Spanish football ever since.
Rocha, like Rubiales, has denied any wrongdoing relating to his tenure in office and the misappropriation of money. The widespread disarray in Spain’s national football team has many worried that they may lose out on hosting the 2030 World Cup final to Morocco.
Could Spanish teams pay the price?According to Diario AS, the current state of affairs does not please UEFA. It has the power to exclude Spanish clubs from their tournaments. Political intervention from the Spanish government violates UEFA regulations. Doing so coincided with the outbreak of hostilities in Ukraine and Russia and their clubs.
The Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League would be off-limits to La Liga teams if legislation went into force. In addition, Spain would miss out on competing in the European Championships and the UEFA Nations League.
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According to Thursday's Italian Referee Association (AIA) announcement, a referee crew consisting of only female officials will oversee a Serie A game this coming weekend. After last Monday's Derby della Madonnina victory against AC Milan, Inter Milan was crowned Serie A champions. There was no more gratifying method for Inter to earn their 20th Scudetto […] According to Thursday’s Italian Referee Association (AIA) announcement, a referee crew consisting of only female officials will oversee a Serie A game this coming weekend.
After last Monday’s Derby della Madonnina victory against AC Milan, Inter Milan was crowned Serie A champions. There was no more gratifying method for Inter to earn their 20th Scudetto in club history. With 19 league championships between them, the two Milan teams came into this season in a dead heat. Finally, Inter will get the second gold star on their club emblem before their arch-rivals.
Unprecedented event in Italian soccerBut before heading out on summer break, Simone Inzaghi’s squad still has five games to play. When Serie A kicks off early on Sunday, they will play host to Torino before taking an open-air bus parade across the city.
Sunday sees the newly crowned league winners play in a match that Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi will officiate. Tiziana Trasciatti and Francesca Di Monte will be her assistants.
As Italian soccer struggles with concerns of representation and diversity, this momentous occasion occurs in a world that men have long controlled. With her call of Sassuolo vs Salernitana in 2022, 33-year-old Ferrieri Caputi became the first female referee in Serie A.
This season, she has presided over six games in Italy’s top division. That means she will be refereeing her seventh Serie A match of the season. Officiating a match for the Nerazzurri this season is something she has never done before.
The 33-year-old had 31 yellow cards and 1 red card in her six appearances in Serie A. The referee even gave out penalty kicks twice. Additionally, Ferrieri Caputi presided over eight games in Serie B this year.
A FIFA-certified official, she oversaw a UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifier. Along the lines, the Livorno native will have the support of Francesca Di Monte and Tiziana Trasciatti, rounding out the all-female squad.
With that said, Di Paolo and Aureliano will be in charge of the video assistant referee booth, while Matteo Marchetti will play the role of fourth official.
Almost perfect record for Inter’s 20th titleGoing back to Inter Milan lifting the Scudetto, there was no more fulfilling way to earn it, in their minds. Inter missed a chance to become the first team to win the title in a Milan derby. In May 2008, they eventually lost 2-1 to their rivals.
In a match played at the San Siro, where both take great pride, Inter came out on top, winning 2-1. Fikayo Tomori scored in stoppage time, but the visiting team’s goals from Francesco Acerbi and Marcus Thuram decided the game.
First to go earn marching orders were Denzel Dumfries and Theo Hernandez, who had been battling in the middle of the field since the beginning of injury time. Then, the Rossoneri captain Davide Calabria was the next to go down the chute a few minutes later after he smacked Davide Frattesi in the face in a corner.
Inter have had a remarkable season under manager Simone Inzaghi, finishing Serie A with only a single defeat. It was in September when they were host to Sassuolo and lost 2-1.
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Video assistant referee (VAR) will not be coming to Sweden's top soccer leagues. Fredrik Reinfeldt, the president of the Swedish Football Association, announced on Friday that the decision to avoid VAR was made after a vote by the top two divisions in the nation. As a result, Sweden has become the first European country to […] Video assistant referee (VAR) will not be coming to Sweden’s top soccer leagues. Fredrik Reinfeldt, the president of the Swedish Football Association, announced on Friday that the decision to avoid VAR was made after a vote by the top two divisions in the nation. As a result, Sweden has become the first European country to refuse to use the technology during official matches.
The top two leagues in the Swedish soccer system include the Allsvenskan (first division) and the Superettan (second). There are currently 16 clubs in each of the two divisions. Reinfeldt revealed that more than half of these 32 teams voiced their concerns over potentially implementing VAR.
“If I counted correctly, we have 18 elite clubs and two districts that have said they do not want to introduce VAR. We respect that,” proclaimed Reinfeldt.
“That’s why we didn’t bring forward any proposal about VAR to the previous board of representatives meeting and I don’t foresee it in the future either. I stand by respecting the democratic rules of the game.”
Previous aspirations to bring VAR to Sweden fall throughThe soccer executive claimed just last year that VAR was Sweden’s “future” in the sport. Reinfeldt also previously asserted that UEFA may force Swedish top-flight teams to use VAR during European competitions. This notion, however, is now unlikely to happen.
“I don’t think so now, from what I’ve heard,” Reinfeldt replied when asked about UEFA enforcing VAR in their tournaments. “So, then it is up to us to make the decision. Then it is clear how it looks right now – the clubs do not want the introduction of this specific technology.”
The decision to reject VAR in Sweden was aided by the country’s unique business model in the sport. Many European clubs are controlled by rich investors looking to increase their value. Teams in Sweden’s top flight, however, are currently required to be at least 51% owned by their own fans. This gives significantly more power to the actual supporters.
VAR’s benefits depend on having qualified people at the helm VAR is currently, and will always likely be, a sensitive subject among soccer fans. Supporters, players and coaches all around the globe have varying opinions on the technology. The use of replay during matches was initially a tool to help referees make more correct calls on the pitch.
While VAR aids in the process, there is still a human element to the technology. This means that poor decisions can still occur, particularly if inept people are in charge. Nevertheless, the introduction of VAR has regularly helped on-field referees come to the right decision. The bad calls routinely get plenty of attention in the media. Fans rarely discuss the good decisions. Much less do they applaud the referees.
VAR’s success essentially hinges on having the right people in charge of the technology. Fans in many countries around the world overwhelmingly support the use of VAR. However, Sweden’s stance on the subject is understandable due to recent issues in nearby Norway. A plethora of fan groups in the neighboring nation protested VAR last year when the technology was implemented in their top division.
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After more than a year away from coaching, Graham Potter is considering a return to the role, and Ajax is again interested in hiring him. Potter's most recent job remains his failed stint at Stamford Bridge. He is also considered a possible Erik ten Hag successor at Manchester United. He has been taking it easy […] After more than a year away from coaching, Graham Potter is considering a return to the role, and Ajax is again interested in hiring him. Potter‘s most recent job remains his failed stint at Stamford Bridge. He is also considered a possible Erik ten Hag successor at Manchester United.
He has been taking it easy after a trying seven months at Chelsea last season. Despite several job offers, the former Brighton manager is adamant about not jumping at the chance to choose the wrong one.
Potter might be interested in a job with Ajax, who is searching for a head coach to replace John van ‘t Schip when the season ends. They have had off-field issues this season. However, the Dutch powerhouse has a rich history that could help them acquire an intriguing hire.
The difficulty of resurrecting the struggling giants may be a selling point for Potter. Ajax’s qualification for European competition is in jeopardy as it sits sixth in the Eredivisie. Following Maurice Steijn’s dismissal in October of last year, Van ‘t Schip assumed control, but even he cannot perform miracles.
Potter has no problem working in a foreign league. In 2011, he ventured into uncharted territory by relocating to Sweden to assume control of Östersund, a team situated in the fourth level of the Swedish pyramid. In 2018, Potter left Östersund to take over at Swansea following three promotions and European success in Sweden.
Ajax offer does not impress Graham PotterCurrently, Ajax reportedly prefers Potter after he met with club officials earlier this month. With additional prominent positions anticipated to open up around Europe, the 48-year-old has shown early hesitation to accept the position.
The role hasn’t exactly been calling to the 48-year-old actor just yet. He allegedly had conversations about returning to coaching, but he has not yet made a decision. During the meeting in Amsterdam, both parties discussed the club’s goals and financial status.
It didn’t stop de Godenzonen. It wants him to become the next manager. Ajax allegedly still holds Potter in the highest regard despite his previous refusal. Thinking that maybe it will get it the second time around, Ajax entered new talks with the ex-Brighton and Chelsea man.
But according to Het Parool, a Dutch magazine, the English manager now rejected the club’s offer for a wage that fell short of his expectations. The article suggests that Potter had fruitful discussions with Ajax figureheads over taking over the position at the Amsterdam team during many meetings.
They allegedly couldn’t pay the manager enough, even though the position seemed appealing in the abstract.
What now for Ajax?Thus, there has been talk that Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag might make an unexpected return to Ajax, casting doubt on his future at Old Trafford. Ten Hag’s departure after the 2021-22 season was a major setback for his old side.
Ten Hag managed the Dutch giants Ajax from 2017 to 2022, and he had a fantastic time there. He won three league championships and two KNVB Cups, and he mustered a Champions League semi-final appearance in 2019.
But his Red Devils’ job is in jeopardy after last season’s promise due to extremely uneven play this term.
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Gonzalo Higuain walked at Inter Miami, so Lionel Messi could run. Like Messi is to David Beckham's team today, Higuain was meant to be a game-changer. For a long time, many saw Major League Soccer in the US as a place where retired greats could relax and enjoy their last years of professional soccer. That […] Gonzalo Higuain walked at Inter Miami, so Lionel Messi could run. Like Messi is to David Beckham’s team today, Higuain was meant to be a game-changer. For a long time, many saw Major League Soccer in the US as a place where retired greats could relax and enjoy their last years of professional soccer.
That seems to have been the case even with the aging Higuain. Unfortunately, the veteran’s nightmare US debut with the Herons ended with a penalty miss. In the 20th minute, the attacker, almost had a fairytale MLS debut when his bicycle kick crashed just wide of the post.
After that, the ex-Real Madrid and Juventus player’s fortunes only got worse from there. His popularity began to wane in Miami. There were whispers that the Argentine icon had been unhappy with his life in the United States under Phil Neville‘s leadership. Thus, he had been acting irritably that season.
Not even other Major League Soccer players were oblivious to his behavior shift. Fabian Herbers of the Chicago Fire criticized the Argentine, describing him as “destructive” due to what he perceives as negative body language.
He also expressed his disapproval of Higuain’s leadership qualities. He remarked on the ex-striker’s demeanor on the field, noting instances where he appeared visibly displeased with his teammates’ performance. Herbers stressed the importance of uplifting and supporting teammates, especially as a designated player and leader.
How did Higuain fare with Miami?Before joining the MLS, Higuain was a top striker for Real Madrid, Napoli, and Juventus. In 785 professional appearances, he scored 366 goals, 121 of which came while playing for Real Madrid. He joined the club at the tender age of 20, having previously played for River Plate.
Despite less-than-stellar loan stints with Chelsea and AC Milan, he would go on to have tremendous success in Serie A with Napoli and Juve. Though he left the United States empty-handed, the Argentinian legend eventually left on a high note. He ended up scoring 14 goals in his last 16 games of the regular season.
Despite the bitter end to his career, he will go down in history as one of the greats of the contemporary era. He deserves credit for paving the way for his compatriot Lionel Messi to succeed in Miami.
New career in sight for Gonzalo Higuain?The ex-forward has discovered a new outlet for the same competitive drive that characterized his professional athletic career; despite only having been out of the game for a year. He has taken up the popular Spanish sport of padel as a new pastime.
At 34 years old, the Argentinean national team legend retired after a stint with Inter Miami; he and his family still reside in the same house. However, as per Mundo Deportivo, he is increasingly focusing on his roles as a parent and family guy, yet he still finds time to play padel.
It might not be exactly the extra money he’s accustomed to. Nonetheless, Higuain and his partner Tarek Deham won a local event in Miami not long ago and brought home a nice $300 check.
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Is the Premier League title race over? Based on Manchester City's form and the slump of Liverpool, it may be. Entering this weekend, it is Arsenal who sits atop the table. However, Manchester City is just one point behind the Gunners. Plus, Pep Guardiola's side has a game in hand on the north London outfit. […] Is the Premier League title race over? Based on Manchester City’s form and the slump of Liverpool, it may be. Entering this weekend, it is Arsenal who sits atop the table. However, Manchester City is just one point behind the Gunners. Plus, Pep Guardiola’s side has a game in hand on the north London outfit. Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City are all on the road this weekend, so there could be more changes at the top of the table.
Liverpool gets the weekend started with a trip down to London to face West Ham United. The Hammers have tapered off a bit this season, but it will still be a challenging fixture. A loss in the Merseyside derby may have ended any chance for Liverpool to send Jürgen Klopp out with a title, but the German is staying optimistic.
At 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aston Villa hosts Chelsea. Unai Emery’s side is through to a European semifinal in the Conference League, but it has sights set on the Champions League next season. Even though Villa has a six-point lead over Tottenham, Spurs have two games in hand, meaning two wins in those games could shake up Villa’s chances. Chelsea is looking for any kind of salvage to the season, and a few wins in the closing stages could allow the Blues to sneak into Europe next season.
On Sunday, we have the highlight game of the weekend. The latest iteration of the North London Derby has plenty at stake on Sunday. For Arsenal, a win is mandatory to keep pace with Manchester City in the title race. Tottenham needs every point it can get to stay on course to take the valuable fourth spot for the Champions League from Villa.
NBC coverageA busy Saturday of games demands NBC’s full slate of coverage. Rebecca Lowe is the weekend host. On Saturday, she is joined by Robbie Earle and Tim Howard. Then, on Sunday, Robbie Mustoe steps in.
GOAL RUSH is available for American Premier League fans this Saturday at 10 a.m. ET. The Premier League whiparound show centers on one game, but it will show the major moments from the simultaneous kickoffs when they happen. Goal Rush is only available on Peacock.
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Premier League commentators on NBC: Matchday 35Saturday, April 277:30 a.m. — West Ham United vs. Liverpool. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — IN 4K — Peter Drury and Lee Dixon.
10 a.m. — Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Luton Town. USA Network, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Tony Jones and Dave Edwards.
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3 p.m. — Aston Villa vs. Chelsea. Peacock Premium — Martin Tyler and Andy Townsend.
Sunday, April 289 a.m. — Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal. USA Network, Telemundo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — IN 4K — Jon Champion and Lee Dixon.
9 a.m. — Bournemouth vs. Brighton and Hove Albion. Peacock Premium — Gary Taphouse and Glenn Murray.
11:30 a.m. — Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester City. USA Network, Telemundo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Joe Speight and Stephen Warnock.
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch QPR vs Leeds United on US television and via legal streaming: WHO QPR vs Leeds United WHAT EFL Championship WHEN 3pm ET / Noon PT • Friday, April 26, 2024 WHERE ESPN+ STREAM WATCH NOW With ESPN+, you can watch QPR vs Leeds United […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch QPR vs Leeds United on US television and via legal streaming:
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In a scathing attack on Barcelona president Joan Laporta, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi declared the Super League dead. Following its disastrous 2021 debut, only Real Madrid and Barcelona still want to establish a European Super League. Several teams immediately withdrew from the initiative in response to the strong fan criticism, and it swiftly fell apart. […] In a scathing attack on Barcelona president Joan Laporta, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi declared the Super League dead.
Following its disastrous 2021 debut, only Real Madrid and Barcelona still want to establish a European Super League. Several teams immediately withdrew from the initiative in response to the strong fan criticism, and it swiftly fell apart. The concept still has Joan Laporta’s support.
Just before their Champions League match, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain had their presidents sit down to lunch. It is customary for the Spanish club. While meeting with Laporta, Al-Khelaifi pleaded with him to put a stop to the Super League protests.
“For me, the Super League does not exist”, he told El Mundo. “I told Laporta when are they going to stop with this stupid idea. I asked him, ‘When are you going to give up the stupid idea of the Super League?’ I’m sure he will give it up. It makes no sense.
“The Champions League is the best competition in the world for everyone, and those clubs (Barcelona and Real Madrid) are playing in the Champions League because they know how important it is. I trust they stop it soon, because it makes no sense. I have always said that the door to return (to the ECA) is open.”
Al-Khelaifi emphasizes Spanish clubs’ importanceTwo Spanish sides serve on the ECA board, which Al-Khelaifi also mentioned as a point of pride. According to him, the partnership places a premium on the Spanish league and its clubs.
“Conflicts in Spain do not benefit anyone, everyone is going to be harmed. I hope there will be unity among the stakeholders in Spanish football. It will also be good for European football,” he added.
“We talk a lot here, but outside Spain, the Super League is dead. What the ECA, UEFA and the European leagues are defending is to protect the structure. If you close the door of the competitions to several clubs you are destroying the dreams of many people,” said Atletico boss Miguel Angel Gil Marin.
Many clubs don’t agree with LaportaThe December ruling by the European Court of Justice that it is against EU law to prohibit breakaway leagues gave Barca and Madrid some optimism that they may form a Super League. According to Laporta, who said that he thought 15 teams would be interested in participating, such a league might be launched at the start of the following season.
As soon as the Barça president made his accusations, many of the clubs he named—including Ajax, Feyenoord, and Roma—jumped to defend themselves. Meanwhile, PSG and German powerhouses like Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund were vocal in their disapproval of the Super League concept from the beginning.
Recent Champions League action between PSG and Barcelona set up a semi-final matchup between the French side and Borussia Dortmund. Next season, both teams are anticipated to take part in a more extensive Champions League tournament; The Parisians are aiming for a repeat French championship, while Barcelona is about to lose the La Liga crown to Real Madrid.
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The 2023–24 season has seen a worrying decline in performance from Atletico Madrid's renowned goalie Jan Oblak. Despite his stellar reputation, he has let in an alarming number of goals this term. In 38 games played last season, he let in only 37 goals—almost one goal per game. However, with six games left this season, […] The 2023–24 season has seen a worrying decline in performance from Atletico Madrid’s renowned goalie Jan Oblak. Despite his stellar reputation, he has let in an alarming number of goals this term.
In 38 games played last season, he let in only 37 goals—almost one goal per game. However, with six games left this season, he has already surpassed last year’s total. Atletico have conceded 38 goals so far.
Their dismal defensive record has done nothing to aid their cause in La Liga‘s race for the last Champions League place. Their margin over Athletic Club for fourth in the league is a mere three points. Meanwhile, Atletico is an alarming seven points behind third-place Girona.
Oblak struggling this seasonCompared to other seasons, Oblak’s performance indicators, including projected goals allowed and save %, show a bleak image. Even worse, in the rematch of the Champions League quarterfinals, the Madrid team fell to Borussia Dortmund 4-2. So, after winning the first leg 2-1, they exited the competition.
With that game added to his season total, the Slovenian goalie has let in 63 goals thus far. Only three goalkeepers in the history of the Colchoneros have let in more than 60 goals in a single season.
Jose Francisco Molina let in 64 goals in the 1999-00 season, while David De Gea conceded 65 goals in the 2010-11 season. With six games remaining in the current season, they have a good chance of having Oblak create an anti-record for the club this century.
The team’s defensive flaws and inexperience in important positions compound his on-field problems, casting doubt on whether Atleti can win titles in the future. The 31-year-old has always recovered from various performance-related issues.
However, his recent slump could be cause for concern since it may determine how long he stays with the club.
De Gea to return to Atletico Madrid?Two major sales are reportedly in the works for Atletico Madrid this summer. Eduardo Inda, the chief pundit of Okdiario, made the claim when appearing on El Chiringuito. Another possible outcome of the sales is the return of David de Gea, the goalkeeper from Manchester United.
“The first one that could go, because Atletico also needs to make money so as not to expand capital, is Alvaro Morata. They could take the opportunity to sell him after the Euro Cup and he could go to Italy or Saudi Arabia.
“Atletico had to expand €40 million ($43 million) in capital and this year it must be there. The economic problem is tremendous. Another one that could be put on the market to deposit money is Oblak. David de Gea or Kepa are spoken of as substitutes.
“We cannot forget that Oblak charges 8 million ($8.6m) net per season, which are about 15 or 16 net. If Oblak leaves they are talking about Kepa or David de Gea, but he’s had a long time without playing.”
Once the 2022-23 season came to a close, the Spanish goalkeeper left Old Trafford and is now a free agent. During the previous two transfer windows, De Gea turned down offers from several clubs, including many from the Saudi Pro League.
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Wrexham and Premier League side Bournemouth have revealed that they will face off in a summer friendly in the United States. The Welsh club recently announced plans for a full tour of America in the coming months. This previous statement involved a preseason fixture against Chelsea on July 24 in Santa Clara, CA. However, the […] Wrexham and Premier League side Bournemouth have revealed that they will face off in a summer friendly in the United States. The Welsh club recently announced plans for a full tour of America in the coming months. This previous statement involved a preseason fixture against Chelsea on July 24 in Santa Clara, CA. However, the soon-to-be League One side now adds two more matches to their tour.
The Red Dragons will open their preseason preparations against Bournemouth on July 20 in Santa Barbara, CA. The matchup will be played at Harder Stadium, UC-Santa Barbara’s multi-purpose arena. Although originally designed for the college’s football program, the stadium is now the home of their men’s and women’s soccer teams. It currently holds a max capacity of around 17,000 fans after completing renovations in 2010.
Wrexham is set to travel up the California coast to face Chelsea four days later in Santa Clara. After playing the Blues, the Welsh side will then continue north to face the Vancouver Whitecaps on July 27. The Canadian city is the home of Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds.
“Last year Rob [McElhenney] got to bring Wrexham to Philly. This year it’s my turn,” proclaimed Reynolds. “I am so excited my hometown club the Whitecaps will get to square off against the Red Dragons. My official stance on the match will be a very friendly ‘neutral’ even if I will be screaming for a Paul Mullin hat trick.”
Wrexham has issued two separate pre-sale codes for the Bournemouth and Whitecaps games. These tickets can now be available for purchase by using codes WRXBOU (Bournemouth) and VANWRX (Vancouver).
Wrexham’s preseason schedule (local times):* Bournemouth vs. Wrexham – July 20, time TBD – Santa Barbara, CA – Harder Stadium: Tickets TBD. * Chelsea vs. Wrexham – July 24, time TBD – Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s Stadium: Tickets. * Vancouver vs. Wrexham – July 27, 4:30 p.m. – Vancouver, Canada – BC Place: Tickets TBD.
Bournemouth will play two preseason friendlies in the USMuch like Wrexham’s decision to play in Vancouver, American owner Bill Foley arranged for Bournemouth to set up camp in Los Angeles. The Cherries are set to train extensively at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles this summer. The facilities are the home of Major League Soccer side L.A. Galaxy. Foley currently owns the Hotel Californian, a luxury hotel in nearby Santa Barbara.
“It’s great that we’re able to take the team back to the U.S. for the first time in nearly ten years,” proclaimed Bournemouth’s president of business Jim Frevola. “I’m so excited to head out there to see and grow our fanbase in the area, and to continue to develop the club off the field.”
“We were thrilled by the recent Premier League event in Nashville, and now we can’t wait to meet with more Cherries fans out on the west coast.”
Along with facing Wrexham, Bournemouth will schedule an additional summer friendly Stateside as well. The opponent for this particular fixture is still unknown.
Cherries become seventh Premier League club to reveal American tourThe Cherries become the latest Premier League side to announce plans for a summer tour of the United States. Top clubs such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United all previously revealed their intentions of playing friendlies across the pond. Aston Villa is playing a three-game excursion of America as well.
However, English clubs will not be the only major European sides to make preseason preparations in the U.S. Several other top teams from Spain, Italy and Germany are also part of the schedule of summer friendlies in the United States.
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There was much debate in the 2023-24 final El Clasico on whether Lamine Yamal's flick had crossed the line. This spurred discussion over the absence of goal-line technology in LaLiga. Despite its widespread usage in other top European leagues, LaLiga has yet to implement goal-line technology. The anticipated annual cost of $4.3 million has been […] There was much debate in the 2023-24 final El Clasico on whether Lamine Yamal’s flick had crossed the line. This spurred discussion over the absence of goal-line technology in LaLiga.
Despite its widespread usage in other top European leagues, LaLiga has yet to implement goal-line technology. The anticipated annual cost of $4.3 million has been the primary justification for not including it.
But a lot of people have been talking about Lamine Yamal’s VAR controversy in Real Madrid’s 3-2 triumph against Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu. Much to the visitors’ wrath, the on-field judgment of no goal remained.
That’s because VAR could not corroborate what the Catalans believed—that the whole ball had crossed the line. If goal-line technology had been operational, it could have determined with pinpoint accuracy if the ball crossed the line.
What did LaLiga President say about goal-line technology?But the Spanish top flight lacks this, and that has prompted a lot of criticism. Thus, the league’s president Javier Tebas tried to explain why the league did not have the technology.
“Other very competitive leagues are coming so we can’t always do the same thing, they would overtake us. Goal-line technology is not a perfect technology and that is the first reason we don’t have it,” he said.
“But it is not only that: throughout a season, ghost goals happen three or four times and If you add to that that it is not perfect, the cost is very high for the use given to it: it means investing between five and six million for the two divisions to use it once and with no doubts. What I do advocate is to implement more cameras that help the referees.”
It’s no secret that Tebas, who has already made many statements on LaLiga’s finances, is eager to keep the league from spending as much money as possible.
Barcelona won’t sit with arms crossedHowever, due to what they see as an unfairness in Sunday’s El Clasico, Barcelona will take legal action against the Royal Spanish Football Federation. In response to a Monday statement by President Joan Laporta, the RFEF released a tape including the audio.
However, they didn’t reveal the different feeds they had established in the VAR room, which led to the goal. The RFEF denied the plea, pointing out that they won’t give any special treatment to Barcelona alone.
Based on reports from RAC1, Barcelona is reportedly planning to sue the RFEF to get the videos they seek. Furthermore, Laporta implied in his remark that he would ask for a rematch with Real Madrid. He pointed to the example of Genk vs Anderlecht which was rescheduled for the Belgian season finale as an example.
On the other hand, Real Madrid are poised to win their league championship with games to spare. Thus, it has not gone unnoticed by many that Laporta and Barcelona might be exploiting this as a distraction after their loss in El Clasico. Still, it’s clear from Xavi Hernandez and Laporta’s comments during the season that they think the authorities have treated them unjustly.
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An unforgettable 15-season career for Athletic Club legend Iker Muniain ends with his decision not to extend his contract. Upon his departure, he will have been the club's second-most capped player. He has even claimed the Copa del Rey, the club's final major prize, after four decades. With his technical skill and determination on the […] An unforgettable 15-season career for Athletic Club legend Iker Muniain ends with his decision not to extend his contract. Upon his departure, he will have been the club’s second-most capped player. He has even claimed the Copa del Rey, the club’s final major prize, after four decades.
With his technical skill and determination on the pitch, Muniain became an integral part of the club; especially from the moment he made his debut when he was just 16. Throughout his time with the club, he has amassed an outstanding record. It includes three major trophies and the unwavering admiration of both colleagues and supporters.
His impact on the club is undeniable, as he has played in 557 games. These games saw Muniain rack up 75 goals and 70 assists; with six games remaining in the season, he has plenty of opportunities to add to those numbers.
The 31-year-old earned two appearances for Spain and spent most of his career on either the left flank or behind the striker. Injuries to his ligaments have slowed him down in recent years, just as he was hitting his best under Marcelo Bielsa.
Limited time this seasonWith the Copa del Rey in hand and the Gabarra in tow, the club captain made it clear that he was ready to “say farewell”. He also added in a social media video that he intended to exit via the main door. Athletic Club confirmed it would be holding a ceremony to bid goodbye to their legend soon.
The veteran has had a frustrating season trying to get into Ernesto Valverde’s starting lineup. Specifically, this season, he has been more of a supporting player. In his 22 games played so far in all competitions, Muniain has made 15 substitute appearances. The midfielder has just two goals in all competitions with his limited time.
Given that El Txingurri favors Sancet in the center and Nico and Inaki Williams on either flank, Muniain does not have a natural place to start. Furthermore, he has begun to lose minutes to youngster Unai Gomez.
Not only does this news mark a watershed moment in the player’s career, but it also signifies a major shift for the club he has been a part of since he was a teenager. He leaves an indelible mark on the team’s culture and fan base, and his departure represents a watershed point in his athletic career.
Chance Muniain joins former LaLiga stars at Inter MiamiUnfortunately, he risks missing Bilbao’s opportunity to return to the Champions League next season with six games remaining and a three-point deficit to Atletico Madrid. Although he did not specify where he plans to go next, it is quite doubtful that it will be Spain.
According to Relevo, money will not play a role. He is eager for a change of scenery and would want to play in Major League Soccer, Diario AS adds.
In addition, he has already expressed his undying devotion to the Argentinean club River Plate. Thus, he would be open to the idea of joining the reigning Primera Division champions.
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Monday, the Premier League teams will discuss "game-changing" financial fair play, or FFP, rules that might introduce a strict pay ceiling, or "anchoring." Also, introducing squad cost limitations is a part of the league's effort to revamp its financial fair play regulations. Clubs in the Premier League have already decided to implement squad spending limitations […] Monday, the Premier League teams will discuss “game-changing” financial fair play, or FFP, rules that might introduce a strict pay ceiling, or “anchoring.” Also, introducing squad cost limitations is a part of the league’s effort to revamp its financial fair play regulations.
Clubs in the Premier League have already decided to implement squad spending limitations similar to those implemented by UEFA. Now, the league is revising its contentious Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
Wages, transfer payments and agency fees can only make up 70% of a European club’s total income under such conditions. Non-European Cup clubs will have 85% spending power.
However, it has just come to light that Premier League teams will first discuss a system known as anchoring. It would limit the pay bills of the wealthiest club to a multiple of the television money received by the lowest club. Opponents claim it would dilute competition and hurt the Premier League’s financial supremacy, while supporters insist it will keep things fair.
Premier League needs two-thirds backers for FFP rules to changeTo alter the rules of the Premier League, they will require the backing of a majority of clubs, namely two-thirds (14-6) of the clubs, as per The Athletic. There is a fresh proposal to restrict expenditure, and the 20 teams in the Premier League will vote on it on Monday.
On top of that, they mention that most of the 20 teams are on board with implementing a “hard spending cap” as part of the new “squad cost” regulations for the 2025/26 season. On Monday, at least fourteen Premier League teams will have to vote in favor of the strict spending limit.
Under the proposed spending limits, top-flight teams would be unable to spend as much on player acquisitions. The lowest-earning clubs will receive a multiple of what the league’s centralized broadcast and advertising arrangements pay them. The Premier League has proposed a spending cap that is a multiple of five.
“The cap would have been £518million, five times the £103.6m that Southampton, who finished 20th, earned in centralized revenues,” according to The Athletic. “Chelsea, Manchester City, and Amortized Transfer Fees and Payments to Agents” amounted to more than that last season.
Why did the idea of luxury tax fail?Previously, there was talk of instituting a “luxury tax,” in which wealthy teams would pay hefty penalties. Thus, the proceeds would go toward helping the less wealthy clubs stay within their FFP restrictions. But there wasn’t enough backing to get it beyond the brainstorming phase.
The current PSR will still apply to clubs until this summer. At that time, nothing will have changed. It would function as “shadow legislation” for the next season and be enforced for the 2025-26 season.
The Premier League has set a June deadline for clubs to agree on new financial fair play regulations. With new regulations on the horizon, teams that are already dangerously near the PSR limit will have to make cuts during the next transfer window. That includes Chelsea, Newcastle, Arsenal and Nottingham Forest.
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Referees in Ligue 1 are likely to use a microphone audio system method for the next season. We may now see the result of the matter that has been discussed for many months. When asked about the upcoming women's and men's French Cup finals, referee chief Antony Gautier told L'Équipe in March that a "complete […] Referees in Ligue 1 are likely to use a microphone audio system method for the next season. We may now see the result of the matter that has been discussed for many months.
When asked about the upcoming women’s and men’s French Cup finals, referee chief Antony Gautier told L’Équipe in March that a “complete sound system” will be tested. The matches in question are PSG against Fleury, and Lyon against PSG on May 4 and May 25, respectively.
“As early as January 2023, the president of the FFF contacted IFAB to say that we are ready for a live and continuous sound system for referees”, Gautier said.
“I am deeply convinced by the educational value that this sound system would bring. In Ligue 1, the sound system will only take place when the referee opens his microphone to explain a decision, as is the case in the NFL.”
Still forbidden: Exchanges between referee and VARNow, Le Parisien claims that this new approach would, in theory, be used league-wide next season in Ligue 1. However, this does not include the discussions between the referee and the video assistant referee. Those will remain confidential.
This is a FIFA decision; they do not want it made public. Nonetheless, in February 2023, the international organization gave French football the green light to test out the officials’ audio system. They had no interest in expanding it to include communications between the official and the video assistant referee.
Prime Video has already started airing the remarks made by authorities and players for a few weeks. However, bumping the referee’s voice into the crowd will at least make things clearer for everybody instead of just those on the pitch.
Ligue 1 referees started similar tests with audio earlier in the yearA referee in France’s top division wore a microphone that recorded his every remark and contact with players last April.
Referee Benoit Millot wore a microphone that recorded the match between Lyon and Nantes in France’s top flight. It provided viewers with an intriguing look into the interaction between the officials and players on the field.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw. But Millot was the center of attention as spectators marveled at his chemistry with players like Alexandre Lacazette.
When the French referee signaled for a foul, he explained his reasoning to the players.
“I agree with you, but honestly giving him a second warning for that is pointless.”
Watching this footage gives you a great idea of what referees say to players on the field. Millot congratulated the victorious team after the game and told the players and coaches to quit complaining and concentrate on the game.
The players usually reacted politely to Millot’s calls, maybe because they knew he had a microphone. In a moment of intense pressure during the game, the official advised his staff to be on high alert and assured them that everything must go according to plan.
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Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is set to miss the remainder of the current campaign due to surgery. The midfielder has an inguinal hernia that now requires an operation. As a result, the Argentina international will not be able to feature in any of his club's final six games of the season. Fernandez has been dealing […] Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is set to miss the remainder of the current campaign due to surgery. The midfielder has an inguinal hernia that now requires an operation. As a result, the Argentina international will not be able to feature in any of his club’s final six games of the season.
Fernandez has been dealing with the nagging issue for some time now. The Blues purchased the previously highly-rated star from Benfica in early 2023 for around $130 million. The move, however, has not exactly gone as planned, which has unfortunately been a theme at Chelsea in recent months.
While Fernandez has not necessarily been terrible for the Blues, he has yet to live up to the massive aforementioned transfer fee. Nevertheless, Fernandez has been a mainstay in the middle of the pitch for the West London club. The South American star has already played 62 total matches, with 58 of these appearances coming in the starting lineup.
Enzo Fernandez surgery dampens Chelsea’s hope of EuropeChelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino may also be playing for his job at the moment. Despite only arriving in the summer, the coach could soon be on his way out of the club. There have been suggestions that the team’s performances over these next six games will ultimately determine his future.
Fernandez’s upcoming absence only compounds Pochettino’s problems. Not only will he be without his main midfielder, but several other stars are also on the sidelines as well. The team is now without 10 players, including regular starters Robert Sanchez, Reece James, Ben Chilwell, and Christopher Nkunku.
Due to another down season, Chelsea finds itself ninth in the Premier League table. This is incomprehensible considering ownership has spent over $1 billion on new players since the summer of 2022. Despite the club’s current failures, they can still qualify for a European tournament without Fernandez.
The Blues find themselves just three points behind Newcastle for a place in next season’s Europa Conference League. While Chelsea brass wants the team to feature in bigger competitions, playing in the third-tiered tournament could save Pochettino’s job. The coach will, however, have to leapfrog both the Magpies and West Ham in the standings without some important players.
Midfielder hopeful of featuring in Copa AmericaFernandez’s decision to have the operation comes down to fitness for the 2024 Copa America. The international tournament starts on June 20, with Argentina playing the first match of the competition. Fernandez’s team is in Group A alongside Peru, Chile and Canada.
The midfielder may have eventually missed the important contest if he waited until the end of Chelsea’s season to have the surgery. Instead, Fernandez is now likely to recover in time from the minor operation to feature at the tournament.
The upcoming Copa America will take place in the United States for just the second time in the competition’s history. The North American nation also previously hosted the tournament back in 2016.
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Next week's UEFA Champions League semifinals will both be available on national TV via the CBS over-the-air channel. On Tuesday, April 30, Bayern Munich plays Real Madrid in the more-anticipated of the two last-four matchups. Then, on May 1, Borussia Dortmund hosts PSG at the Westfalenstadion. Both games are available via the CBS TV channel, […] Next week’s UEFA Champions League semifinals will both be available on national TV via the CBS over-the-air channel. On Tuesday, April 30, Bayern Munich plays Real Madrid in the more-anticipated of the two last-four matchups. Then, on May 1, Borussia Dortmund hosts PSG at the Westfalenstadion. Both games are available via the CBS TV channel, making it widely available for American audiences even if viewers do not have Paramount+.
It is worth noting that the second legs of the games have different TV coverage. On Tuesday, May 7, the return leg in Paris between PSG and Borussia Dortmund is streaming exclusively on Paramount+. That said, the game at the Santiago Bernabeu between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich on May 8 is also available on the CBS TV channel. Pregame coverage for the games available on CBS is on the same channel. Likewise, the game on Paramount+ on Tuesday, May 7, has pregame coverage there.
Of course, if you already subscribe to Paramount+ to watch the UEFA Champions League, Serie A or any of its other soccer content, each of the four games in the semifinal stage is available on the platform. Games on the CBS OTA channel are simulcast on Paramount+. That also applies to pregame and postgame coverage, which is fully available on the streaming service.
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CBS mixes up its coverage with Champions League semifinalsWhile the games on CBS are likely to draw massive viewing audiences in the United States, CBS is looking to change how it covers the fixtures in terms of the studio crew. For this coming Tuesday’s game between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards will be in the studio providing analysis. Both Peter Schmeichel and Guillem Balague will be at the Allianz Arena for pitchside coverage.
Then, on Wednesday, CBS changes it around. Joining Abdo, Henry and Richards in the studio, Alessandro del Piero serves as the third analyst. Carragher, meanwhile, will travel to the Signal Iduna Park with Peter Schmeichel. Jamie Carragher has been an admirer of the Yellow Wall at Borussia Dortmund’s home ground throughout this season’s UEFA Champions League.
In terms of commentary pairs on CBS for the first legs next week, Clive Tyldesley and Rob Green have duties for Bayern Munich against Real Madrid. Chris Wittyngham and Ray Hudson will be on the call for the Dortmund-PSG clash.
Over-the-air broadcasts becoming more consistent for CBSThis is the second round in a row during the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League that CBS has put multiple games on its broadcast TV channel. In the quarterfinals, Barcelona-PSG and Manchester City-Real Madrid aired on CBS. That contributed to CBS earning the biggest American audience for a Champions League quarterfinal in history. According to CBS, 1.11 million viewers tuned in for the second leg between Manchester City and Real Madrid. Viewership peaked at 1.58 million viewers across CBS and Paramount+.
It is all but assured that CBS will put the Champions League Final on its broadcast channel later this season. That is what the provider did in both 2023 and 2022. The Manchester City win over Inter Milan scored 2.1 million viewers on CBS. In the prior year, 2.8 million watched Liverpool battle Real Madrid. Even the year before that saw over 2 million people.
Clearly, CBS does not have an issue courting major audiences for the Champions League. Enticing semifinal matchups will look to add to the trend of CBS’s success, even if there are no teams from the most popular domestic league in the United States, the Premier League.
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Spanish manager Xavi is staying at Barcelona for at least one additional season. In doing so, Xavi goes back on his words that he would leave after the current campaign. Barring a near-impossible comeback in LaLiga, the Catalan club will not win any trophies this year. However, the 2022/23 LaLiga champions have seen some positive […] Spanish manager Xavi is staying at Barcelona for at least one additional season. In doing so, Xavi goes back on his words that he would leave after the current campaign. Barring a near-impossible comeback in LaLiga, the Catalan club will not win any trophies this year. However, the 2022/23 LaLiga champions have seen some positive signs in this rebuild from financial struggle.
Barcelona executives have not backed down from their desire to keep Xavi in the fold. Following his announcement of departure in January, Barcelona quickly turned its form around. Eight wins and two draws over its next 10 LaLiga games helped the side shore up its spot in the league. Barcelona was on the verge of reaching the Champions League semifinals for the first time since the 2018/19 season. However, a red card in the first half of the second leg allowed PSG to rattle off three unanswered goals on the road. Barcelona fell on aggregate, and a stoppage-time loss at Real Madrid this past weekend compounded the recent misery.
However, those two losses may have inspired Xavi to stay as the manager of Barcelona. Spanish journalist Guillem Balague noted that Xavi’s initial decision was impulsive. The uptick in form following Barcelona’s season-beginning struggles showed that the club can compete for success. Joan Laporta insisted that Xavi stay on with the club to continue the youth development, which has been key for the side.
That is the biggest success out of Xavi staying on for Barcelona. The club may not be one of the top sides of the world currently. Yet, that is more a product of the dire financial situation at Camp Nou, or rather the Estadi Olimpic, than it is the 44-year-old Xavi. The struggles of the club have afforded Barcelona the chance to evaluate young talents. That means players like Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi, Fermin Lopez and Hector Fort have been able to play regularly. It will pay in time, particularly with Xavi leading the way.
Xavi staying on board with Barcelona benefits financial situationXavi has one more year left on his contract at Barcelona, and there has not been any news of him signing an extension. The only thing that is certain as of now is that he will manage one more year. However, this does simplify things for Barcelona. In addition to keeping the same philosophy and building with Xavi, Barcelona does not have to pay for a new manager.
Deco, the club’s sporting director, wanted to bring Luis Enrique back to Barcelona. The current PSG manager was the man in charge of Barcelona’s last Champions League triumph in the treble-winning 2014/15 campaign. That would have required a major buyout and compensation going to PSG. As seen with Barcelona’s minimalist transfer strategy, it cannot spend money willingly, particularly on a manager.
That said, there are considerations regarding Xavi staying at Barcelona. Reports indicate that the club and the manager settled on several conditions. One of those is bringing in players that Xavi wants to bring in. In the most recent summer, Barcelona did not bring in players Xavi wanted like Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad. Instead, the club went for the bigger name in Joao Felix, a player Xavi deemed excess to requirements.
Regardless, Xavi has a squad that wants to play for him. Balague noted that Xavi was far more relaxed in his managerial approach, and that may have contributed to results. With the backing of the club in terms of a project and transfer suggestions, Xavi sees the potential for further success next season, and potentially beyond.
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An iconic event in soccer history was memorialized on a napkin when Barcelona informally recruited Lionel Messi, then 13 years old. He went on to orchestrate one of the best careers in sports history. "In Barcelona, on 14 December 2000 and the presence of Messrs. [Josep] Minguella and Horacio [Gaggioli], Carles Rexach, FC Barcelona's sporting […] An iconic event in soccer history was memorialized on a napkin when Barcelona informally recruited Lionel Messi, then 13 years old. He went on to orchestrate one of the best careers in sports history.
“In Barcelona, on 14 December 2000 and the presence of Messrs. [Josep] Minguella and Horacio [Gaggioli], Carles Rexach, FC Barcelona’s sporting director, hereby agrees, under his responsibility and regardless of any dissenting opinions, to sign the player Lionel Messi, provided that we keep to the amounts agreed upon,” is what the agreement said in Spanish.
News broke in February that Argentine agent Horacio Gaggioli would be selling the napkin in an online auction. Before signing him, Gaggioli brought Messi to the notice of Carles Rexach and another agent Josep Minguella. In turn, he set up a trial for the club a few months before that.
The team was hesitant to recruit Messi at first because of his small stature, youth, and non-European status, which hampered the discussions. Jorge Messi, the father of Lionel Messi, had become frustrated by the impasse.
At the club leaders’ lunch meeting, Rexach felt the tension building. Thus, he grabbed a paper napkin from the table dispenser and started to jot down some notes. For soccer, it would represent the start of something new at that time.
What is the issue regarding the Messi napkin?From March 18 to the 27, the napkin is up for sale online by the prestigious British auction house Bonhams, with a starting bid of $379,000. However, the auction for the napkin that Lionel Messi supposedly allegedly signed for Barcelona has just been put on hold.
That’s because two individuals who were there at the time are now in a court battle about who exactly owns it. An argument between Horacio Gaggioli, Messi’s ex-agent, and veteran agent Josep Maria Minguella has halted the bidding.
What did Gaggioli say?In his statement, Gaggioli stressed: “The napkin has always been mine and Minguella is not telling the truth about it. I have said in the media on several occasions that I am the owner of the napkin, and nobody has ever claimed otherwise. Neither Minguella nor anyone else.
“Minguella’s claims are contradictory and aren’t true. One day [in February this year], he said that the napkin was in a folder in his office, and he didn’t give it any further thought. The next (in April), he said that I [Gaggioli] had “kept the napkin after a match [at the Club de Tennis Pompeia] and taken it home.
“That means the napkin was never in his office in a folder. His versions of the story contradict one another. Minguella has never known where the napkin was because the napkin has never been his. He has always known that the napkin has been in my hands.”
Minguella is trying to capitalize on the issue for personal gain, according to Gaggioli. Meanwhile, he has dared him to validate his assertions before a public notary, but he has always declined.
“He has never claimed it [the napkin] off me since December 2000. Now he is simply trying to take advantage of the sale of the napkin being in the news to boost his image on radio and television at the expense of the truth. I responded to Minguella’s burofax on 18 March (this year) and Bonhams. We have demanded that he repeat his stories in front of a notary, and he hasn’t done so.”
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There has been no official word on whether Kylian Mbappe will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the season's conclusion. However, rumors have circulated that Real Madrid is his intended destination. There are questions regarding Mbappe's role and fit within the Real Madrid ranks. Part of his reason for leaving PSG is the fact that he does […] There has been no official word on whether Kylian Mbappe will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the season’s conclusion. However, rumors have circulated that Real Madrid is his intended destination.
There are questions regarding Mbappe’s role and fit within the Real Madrid ranks. Part of his reason for leaving PSG is the fact that he does not want to play down the middle as a sole striker.
Nevertheless, rumor has it that Mbappe would have to switch positions from left flank to striker if he signs with Real Madrid. Two players on the Spanish giant’s roster can play the position: Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo.
Regardless, according to Diario AS, the Frenchman has told his inner circle that “the challenge of playing there appeals to me.” Thus, he will also faithfully play center forward in most of his matches for his boyhood dream club.
When you play on a team with Vinicius, Rodrygo, Jude Bellingham, and Brahim Diaz, being in the best position to score is crucial. La Liga defenses will be sweating bullets just thinking about Mbappe’s potential goal-scoring output next season. He has already scored 41 goals in 43 appearances.
Mbappe to leave PSG, Lamine Yamal to arrive?His departure from PSG will be deeply felt, as is well known. The reigning French champions have so started making arrangements to have him replaced. One of their top contenders is Barcelona, a fierce adversary of Real Madrid. That is what Le Parisien says. It claims that PSG is keen on acquiring Lamine Yamal.
Even though the 16-year-old isn’t a direct replacement for Kylian Mbappe, he has been considered as a potential alternative. It is said that the term “non-transferable” does not exist if the player expresses a wish to leave.
The teenager’s performance in the most recent Champions League quarterfinal match reportedly left club managers at PSG in awe. Thus, they think $214 million would be enough to buy him, particularly considering Barcelona’s financial woes.
After debuting for the first team at the tender age of fifteen in April of last year, Yamal has blossomed into a future and present star this season. Being one of the most impactful players for the squad since Christmas, the youngster has made 44 appearances so far in 2023/24.
Can PSG put together an offer to impress Barcelona?Barcelona president Joan Laporta seemed to corroborate the rumor of the $214 million bid later in March. However, he remained tight-lipped about the club’s lack of desire to sell and financial need to do so.
“We have received offers for players like Lamine Yamal, for €200m, and we have said no. Because we trust the boy, because he is the future of the team,” Laporta said.
“Because we trust in the boy, in his sporting potential, and we don’t have the need, on the contrary. We are in the process of economic recovery, and we are already seeing the end of the tunnel. We have offers for all our youngsters Pedri, [Alejandro] Balde, Gavi, [Ronald] Araujo. But we don’t want to sell our stars.”
Luis Campos, the sports director of the French club, reportedly gets along well with Jorge Mende, the agent of Yamal. It may be a boon for PSG’s pursuit of the gifted adolescent.
Despite Barcelona’s struggles, they are very loyal to their most prized assent and are unlikely to negotiate with anybody interested in signing him. Perhaps PSG will not need any more money than his $1.1 billion release clause to acquire their man.
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Big additions and a good lineup gave Inter Miami a head start to the season, and the expectations were high. The squad is still finding its groove, and performances on the field have been all over the place. After losing their excellent player Diego Gomez to injury, they are now confronted with a difficult issue. […] Big additions and a good lineup gave Inter Miami a head start to the season, and the expectations were high. The squad is still finding its groove, and performances on the field have been all over the place.
After losing their excellent player Diego Gomez to injury, they are now confronted with a difficult issue. The club’s coaching staff and supporters learned the Paraguayan will miss about six weeks with a high-grade ankle injury. In the pivotal encounter against Nashville, Gomez was unlucky to be stretchered off the field due to an injury.
His absence instantly cast doubt on Inter Miami‘s season-long prospects and is an urgent worry for the team. The 21-year-old Paraguayan has been an integral part of the squad so far. He has two goals and five assists. His talent and influence in the middle of the field are indisputable, and the squad will miss him.
Inter Miami sign Gomez’s replacementThe Herons have suffered a string of physical setbacks, the most recent of which being Gomez’s injury. The club’s U22 program has already lost two promising prospects, Federico Redondo and Facundo Farias. The latter has already been ruled out for the rest of the season.
The squad has also dealt with Lionel Messi’s muscle injury. Benjamin Cremaschi’s absence earlier in the season came as a result of hernia surgery.
The team already has its hands full trying to reach its objectives for the season. Gomez’s injury has made matters worse. The good news is that his compatriot Matias Rojas joined the squad on Tuesday to bolster the midfield.
The club announced the signing of Rojas as a free agent through the 2024 season. There are options to extend for 2025 and 2026. After a contract disagreement, the 28-year-old offensive midfielder decided to quit Brazilian side Corinthians.
“We’re pleased to bring in attacking midfielder Matias Rojas; he is a skillful and experienced player at both the club and national team levels whose versatility we believe will be an asset for the team. We think this addition helps strengthen our squad as we aim to compete for titles after a strong start of the MLS season,” reported Inter Miami.
Who is Matias Rojas?“I’m happy, joining a spectacular Club like Inter Miami is a dream come true. I’m excited to compete and help my teammates achieve the team’s objectives,” Rojas said.
Cerro Porteño of Paraguay, Racing Club de Avellaneda of Argentina, and Corinthians of Brazil are among the best South American clubs that Rojas has played for. He has scored four goals in 22 games for the Copa Libertadores and twelve for the Copa Sudamericana.
Having made his international debut in 2019, the 28-year-old has played on 18 occasions for the senior national team of Paraguay, scoring one and assisting on another. Among his notable accomplishments, he represented Paraguay in the 2019 Copa America and appeared in qualification matches for the 2022 World Cup.
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In 2024-25, Arsenal will change the club logo on all jerseys. That results in a somewhat different design for the team's kits. Last year, Arsenal gave us a major hint about their plans with their third shirt for the current season. It had a distinctive green and blue color scheme and was emblazoned with the […] In 2024-25, Arsenal will change the club logo on all jerseys. That results in a somewhat different design for the team’s kits.
Last year, Arsenal gave us a major hint about their plans with their third shirt for the current season. It had a distinctive green and blue color scheme and was emblazoned with the cannon emblem.
The Gunners will ditch the current badge on home, away, and third kits. They will replace it with the cannon emblem that Mikel Arteta’s squad has been using all season long. That change starts in the 2023/24 season.
The last time Arsenal went with the simple emblem was during the 2021–2022 and 2022–2023 seasons. It featured on the away jersey in black and gold. Going back a long distance to the 1977–1978 season, the cannon emblem was on all match jerseys. The next year, until 1989-1990, the logo included an embroidery of the abbreviation “AFC.”
Among the Premier League’s most storied clubs, Arsenal has built its reputation on an instantly identifiable logo. Even the most creative uses of it may satisfy the most ardent followers. Supporters feel a connection to the cannon emblem and to the remnants of Highbury.
Arsenal logo change follows suit of other clubsAfter having problems copyrighting the earlier, more traditional crest, the Gunners adopted a new, more contemporary design in 2002. That has been in place since then. Next season, it will not appear on any Adidas jerseys.
A more minimalist cannon, according to The Standard, will be the preferred emblem instead. This one seems to provide a more antique vibe.
No regulation in the Premier League says teams cannot play in jerseys without the official emblem. Manchester United, for example, used their third uniform for a few games this season. That design contrasted with the iconic emblem thanks to a miniature stylized devil.
What does it mean for Arsenal’s classic crest?After making a little adjustment to the cannon, Arsenal’s emblem will become one of several symbols utilized to convey the club’s appearance. However, the Gunners’ decision to reintroduce this logo shows it is determined to revitalize its visual identity. Last year, the club replaced the historic artwork on the outside of the Emirates Stadium with a new installation. It consists of eight images, creating a large outdoor gallery.
Various artists and themes were picked and implemented by the club to create artwork that brings together the club’s unique legacy. It also gives supporters a taste of what an ambitious and forward-thinking club has in store for the future.
Despite the fact that Arsenal’s traditional emblem will be absent from all of next season’s apparel, the club reportedly has no intentions of replacing it, according to The Athletic.
Other promotional materials will still include the present club emblem as it is an integral element of Arsenal’s visual identity. It would be expensive for Arsenal to conduct a comprehensive consultation process with supporters to modify the crest. It seems that the English side will not be changing their crest at this time.
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It's been more than one year since MLS Season Pass has launched, so it's perfect timing to identify the pros and cons of the streaming product as well as the market conditions that are impacting it. What has improved, what needs to improve and what issues are impacting the growth of Major League Soccer's revolutionary streaming product such as CBS Sports Golazo Network and other free services?
We also discuss how many people tuned into the CBS network to watch the historic USL Championship game between Louisville City and Indy Eleven.
Other topics debated include the perception of The Athletic as a mouthpiece for MLS. Plus we share your questions and feedback in the Listener Mailbag segment.
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This week's episode discusses Gio Reyna in the USA vs Jamaica game, what European title races are the most exciting, the reaction to the first round of the US Open Cup, ESPN's poor coverage of the FA Cup, The Athletic's cozy relationship with MLS, and a tribute to Joe Barone.
There's more soccer on streaming now than ever before that it's sometimes hard to find common ground with fellow soccer fans. It often feels like two worlds colliding — the mainstream soccer games against niche leagues. Despite this, there's enough soccer for people to choose from. No matter which teams or leagues we're all watching, there are plenty of things in common to discuss.
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Shown by its mismanagement of the US Open Cup, the US Soccer Federation has lost all authority as the governing body for the sport in this country. USSF has allowed MLS to become the most powerful soccer entity in this country. At the same time, the US soccer system is a mess as leagues compete against leagues. The chaos of the way that the US Open Cup debacle has been run shows how weak the leadership is under the US Soccer Federation.
Also discussed in this episode is the new TV deals from USL and NWSL, and how those two leagues will be giving MLS a run for its money since the launch of MLS Season Pass.
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In this week's episode, we discuss whether the soccer streaming bubble has burst. We also dive into a breakdown of the ESPN, FOX, and TNT app and whether it’s a killer app. We discuss the Premier League’s domination of the soccer landscape in the United States, and how that may not be a good thing. Plus, when even the biggest story happens in a league but no one seems to care, what does that say? We also answer the questions, can LaLiga close the gap with the Premier League, and what do the leagues Serie A, EFL, and Ligue 1 do about their next rights deals in the USA?
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MLS tries to balance Messi's playing time and selling Apple TV subscriptions. We also discuss why FIFA chose New Jersey for the World Cup Final, how Arlington or Atlanta would have been a better choice, where the Women’s World Cup final could be if US/Mexico wins the bid, how Messi Mania is turning into a PR disaster for MLS and Inter Miami, Apple isn’t managing the expectations of fans by making everything about Messi, and why is MLS making so many sloppy PR mistakes lately,
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Jonathan Wilson joins World Soccer Talk to discuss his new soccer newsletter that’s written specifically for the U.S. audience, the evolution of soccer managers, his thoughts about Marcelo Bielsa and what he can accomplish at Uruguay, how writing for a U.S. audience is different, whether he feels American soccer fans are informed or not about the world’s game, news about an updated edition of his book about Brian Clough, how he would write his Sunderland book differently now in hindsight, why Brian Clough doesn’t have as much of a legacy as other English football managers, comparing Klopp to Guardiola, and how Clough’s upbringing had an impact on his role as a manager.
The newsletter 'Soccer With Jonathan Wilson' is available on The Guardian's website.
Jonathan Wilson writes about football for The Guardian and Observer, including a weekly column for The Observer. He has written 11 books, including Inverting the Pyramid, and is the editor of The Blizzard.
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In a fascinating interview with Wrexham Director of Football Shaun Harvey, the executive discusses the crossroads the EFL finds itself in ahead of a new international rights deal. iFollow is ending, so what does the future of streaming EFL games look like for international viewers? Harvey shares his insight regarding the available options and the lessons learned from launching iFollow.
We also discuss how soccer fans in the United States can watch every Wrexham game, why so few Wrexham league games are shown on ESPN+, what changed to normalize streaming of games in the United Kingdom, where Wrexham stands in popularity of EFL clubs worldwide, why iFollow was started in the first place, and much more.
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We can reveal that the Premier League has become the most popular soccer league in the United States for the first time, but how can the competing leagues fight back so they're still contenders? At the same time, we discuss why MLS fans will have to fork out more in 2024 to see the new Drive to Survive-like docuseries, how the new series may or may not be more successful than the docuseries that MLS has done in the past, what type of MLS subject material would drive interest for soccer fans, how MLS believes it can be more successful worldwide in 2024, how the timing of the MLS deal with Box to Box Productions may be too late. Plus we dive into your feedback about MLS' decision to quit the US Open Cup, and their subsequent U-turn.
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Major League Soccer’s cold and calculated decision to quit the US Open Cup has had a dramatic impact on the credibility of the USA’s top-flight league. Many hardcore fans of Major League Soccer have criticized the league for its lack of respect for American soccer. As usual, we take a deep dive into the topic. We discuss whether US Open Cup can survive without MLS if NFL-owned MLS teams purposely want to hold soccer’s growth back in this country, and how Major League Soccer’s target demographic is a key driver in these decisions.
Subsequently, what role has MLS rightsholder Apple had with team owners making this decision? Also, what do soccer fans need to do to get MLS to overturn its decision? Plus we discuss how US Open Cup plans on marketing the competition differently in 2024. Last but not least, is US Soccer capable of removing Major League Soccer’s D1 sanctioning?
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Do you want MLS to rule all of professional club soccer in the United States? It’s heading that way. We dissect what MLS Commissioner Don Garber says on the topic, as well as what it means for soccer fans (and clubs) across the United States. We also share our analysis of the viewership numbers for the 2023 MLS Cup Final between Columbus Crew and LAFC, as well as discuss the risk that MLS admits it’s taking with MLS Season Pass. Last but not least, we explain why Kartik is in Jacksonville, and the new chapter of the SoccerWarz, as well as your excellent comments and feedback in the Listener Mailbag segment.
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A deep dive into whether the popularity of soccer is growing or shrinking in the United States at the same time that the English Premier League has cemented its place as THE soccer league in this country. What can LaLiga, MLS, Serie A, Ligue 1, and the Bundesliga do to catch up with the Premier League? We also discuss how the Premier League is close to surpassing the popularity of the most popular soccer league on US television.
Why hasn’t soccer been able to make an impact on the mainstream? We pinpoint what is missing to make the sport more popular in this country, and what that means for the future of soccer in the United States with the 2026 World Cup around the corner.
In addition to these topics, we share what the consensus is about Apple’s deal with Major League Soccer from key executives in the sport at the Soccerex Miami conference.
As the Premier League continues to grow in popularity, does this hurt or help the popularity of the different national teams among soccer fans in the United States?
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When it comes to watching soccer, if a league isn't on television, does it make a sound? We discuss this topic in light of the new media deals announced for NWSL and USL, which begs the question about other leagues who are struggling with the same question, namely Major League Soccer (with MLS Season Pass) and the Bundesliga (with ESPN+).
On this week’s episode, we also discuss whether NWSL and USL going down the path of MLS 1.0 is going to help or hurt them, we share your feedback on VAR, plus we answer all of your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment.
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In a game that is so simple, VAR has made the sport more complicated. It has removed a lot of enjoyment from the game and has made it more tedious to watch when VAR gets involved. As such, hosts Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris discuss how VAR is ruining the Premier League, and what the solution is, as well as comparing it to how other leagues handle VAR. In an attempt to add a spectacle to the Premier League, it has had the reverse effect. The topic of discussion, of course, is the Newcastle-Arsenal game, as well as Fulham versus Man United. The podcast was recorded before the Tottenham-Chelsea match where VAR controversies raged on.
Other than VAR, we discuss Matt Turner being dropped by Nottingham Forest and what it means for USMNT players in Europe, ESPN2's coverage of the USL League One final, who would have been a better USWNT coach - Emma Hayes or Sarina Wiegman, news about Kartik interviewing Guillem Balague about Lionel Messi, the joys of watching the FA Cup 1st Round, feedback on NBC and CBS soccer coverage, whether USWNT and USMNT games are available on-demand on Max, as well as plenty of other topics.
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In this episode, we discuss whether CBS Sports could do a better job of covering the Premier League than NBC Sports does, Kartik discusses what he discovered about world soccer from traveling to Turkey, and what other soccer coverage we've been seeking out to fill the void. We also discuss what's missing from CBS Sports' Morning Footy show that would improve it. Plus, is there enough demand or interest in watching League Two games from viewers in the United States? And have the Premier League, Championship and League One become too boring and predictable?
In the Listener Mailbag segment, we answer your questions about CBS Sports Golazo Network, Saudi Pro League, BBC’s ‘Everton: Nothing will be the Same’ series, MLS Cup Playoffs, Welcome to Wrexham, and more.
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Hear our interview with Jon Champion, the legendary soccer commentator who now works for NBC Sports as well as ESPN, ITV, and other broadcasters. For fans of Premier League clubs around the world, Jon Champion is one of the most well-known voices. In the interview, Jon Champion discusses:
– What he misses most about the United States
– His history with Peter Drury
– Working alongside Taylor Twellman
– Whether VAR should have been implemented or not
– Where he gets his wit from
– Other sports he has called
– His memories of supporting his favorite soccer club.
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In this week’s episode, we discuss why NBC Sports needs to step up the quality of its Premier League coverage, our thoughts on the new Messi documentary series from Apple, the trials and tribulations of Fantasy Premier League, and NWSL’s new TV deal. Plus we discuss:
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Technical issues streaming games across Peacock, Paramount+ and ESPN+
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Which soccer broadcaster is the most unformulaic
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Could CBS Sports do a better job at broadcasting the Premier League to viewers in the USA?
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Much like the men's side, the Wrexham Women's team has undergone considerable change since American investors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over at the club. Not only has Wrexham Women earned promotion to its top flight, but it is growing in popularity.
The brains behind that growth is Gemma Owen, who oversees the entire women's department at Wrexham AFC. Among her many hats, she is also an assistant manager of the U-19 Women's side with Wrexham. However, her responsibilities vary greatly.
Owen joins World Soccer Talk ahead of 'Welcome to Wrexham' season two episode six, titled 'Ballers.' In this interview, Owen talks about her various responsibilities with the club as well as some of the players and fans of the side.
Additionally, Owen goes into detail about the growing popularity of the women's team from abroad. Thousands of people had made the pilgrimage to Wrexham to watch the men's team. Now, some people are staying an extra day to watch the women. Could fans in the United States have the opportunity to see the Wrexham Women in a friendly against NWSL teams? Also, is there any chance fans could see Wrexham Women play in the Champions League?
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On this week’s episode, we discuss the return of Welcome to Wrexham, audio problems for Premier League and Bundesliga games, whether Apple’s plans for soccer are a good move or not, and where NWSL rights could go next season after this year's deal ends.
In the Listener Mailbag segment, we answer your questions and feedback including why we feel business owners should stay clear of disrespecting the sport of soccer, why Peacock doesn't show every single Premier League game, Saudi Arabia versus MLS, the pros and cons of leagues having games streamed via Apple TV, and much more.
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Our exclusive interview with Wrexham AFC Club Executive Director Humphrey Ker shines a light on several fascinating topics involving the global phenomenon that is Wrexham Association Football Club. Ker, who is responsible for turning Rob McElhenney into a soccer fan and ultimately into becoming co-owner of Wrexham alongside Ryan Reynolds, answers questions about who is responsible for creating the magic of Welcome to Wrexham (season 2 launched September 12, 2023 on FX).
Take a journey with us through Welcome to Wrexham season 2 as Ker discusses whether the success of the series in the US surprised him, the decision behind not including spoilers in season two, his experiences running into people from around the world outside the Racecourse Ground, and what Wrexham's global plans are.
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Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison has revealed that he will "seek psychological help" when he returns to England. The forward is currently on international duty with Brazil, where he featured in both September matches for the team. However, he failed to score in either game and was seen in tears after being substituted last weekend against […]
Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison has revealed that he will “seek psychological help” when he returns to England. The forward is currently on international duty with Brazil, where he featured in both September matches for the team. However, he failed to score in either game and was seen in tears after being substituted last weekend against Bolivia.
“I’m going to go back to England, seek psychological help, from a psychologist, to work on my mind,” Richarlison told Globo Esporte on Tuesday. “That’s it, come back stronger. I believe I will be in the next [squad]. I will work for that.”
“That sad moment [against Bolivia] wasn’t even because I played poorly. In my opinion, I didn’t play a bad game in Belem. It was more of an outburst about the things that were happening off the field, which got out of control not on my part, but on the part of people who were close to me.”
“It’s about getting a good streak at Tottenham. This week I’m going to sit down and talk to them. I need a good streak, get the rhythm of the game and get here well.”
Striker says former off-field concerns are now cleared up Richarlison arrived at Tottenham from Everton in a $72 million move in the summer of 2022. Although expectations of the striker were high, the Brazilian has not found life easy in north London. In fact, the forward has managed just one Premier League goal so far in 31 total top-flight matches with his new team.
The star striker also hinted at off-field issues hindering his play at Spurs as well. “I went through a turbulent time in the last five months off the field. Now things are right at home,” continued Richarlison. “People who only had an eye on my money walked away from me. Now things will start to flow. I’m sure I’ll get a good run at Tottenham and make things happen again.”
“On the field, I’m a happy team player. I try to help as much as possible. Sometimes, things don’t go the way we want. I think this part is a bit of the off-field side that ended up getting in my way.”
“Even though you want to do things right, it ends up going wrong. I will continue to focus on the club, the storm has passed.”
Richarlison hopes psychologist can help before match with Blades Richarlison will get a chance to score his first Premier League goal of the campaign against Sheffield United on Saturday, September 16th. The Blades are currently winless and have only managed one point so far this season. The high-flying Spurs are just two points behind league-leading Manchester City at the moment.
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Inter Miami is bringing Lionel Messi to an NFL stadium as it travels to Atlanta United this weekend. The highly anticipated clash is a rematch of a Leagues Cup group-stage match. There, Inter Miami cruised to victory as Messi bagged a brace. Now, Messi is playing his first game with the Herons in an NFL […]
Inter Miami is bringing Lionel Messi to an NFL stadium as it travels to Atlanta United this weekend. The highly anticipated clash is a rematch of a Leagues Cup group-stage match. There, Inter Miami cruised to victory as Messi bagged a brace. Now, Messi is playing his first game with the Herons in an NFL stadium.
A month ago, no one could get their hands on tickets to see Inter Miami play. For example, the lowest ticket price to get into Messi’s debut against Cruz Azul was $770 at one time. Now that Messi has played a handful of league and cup games, those prices are starting to level out. Additionally, there are many of these tickets available to see Messi and Inter Miami play Atlanta United.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be open to full capacity. Therefore, the number of seats available for the game climbs from 42,500 to the maximum allotment of 71,000. Many of those seats are already sold. However, fans still have the opportunity to secure tickets.
Vivid Seats is a reseller website that has tickets to Saturday afternoon’s game. Throughout the stadium, tickets are available at varying prices. The lowest price before taxes and fees is $86. Yes, it is in the corner of the highest tier of the stadium. However, it is staggeringly low compared to previous ticket costs to see Messi play for Inter Miami. There are more expensive tickets across the stadium across all the tiers of the stadium. Those, unsurprisingly, go up in price. For reference, the most expensive ticket is for the AMG On Field Club. Each ticket is well over $2,000.
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Tickets to see Messi play for Inter Miami against Atlanta If fans plan on attending the game, they assuredly want to see Messi actually play. The Argentine World Cup winner spoke on the potential to play on turf during his lone press conference with Inter Miami. He said he has played on turf in training for decades.
“I spent my youth on artificial turf, my whole life was on that pitch,” stated Messi. “It’s been a while since I’ve played on an artificial turf, but I have no problem adapting myself again.”
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Fans getting tickets to see Inter Miami play Atlanta United will see history. It is the first time Messi is playing a competitive game on turf in his illustrious career. The game kicks off Saturday at 4 p.m. ET. Coverage is available exclusively on MLS Season Pass.
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New England Revolution players refused to train on Tuesday after former head coach Bruce Arena resigned on Saturday. Arena had been with the club since 2019. He led the team to the MLS Supporters' Shield in 2021. The disgraced coach departed the team after an investigation by league officials. Arena was placed on administrative leave […]
New England Revolution players refused to train on Tuesday after former head coach Bruce Arena resigned on Saturday. Arena had been with the club since 2019. He led the team to the MLS Supporters’ Shield in 2021.
The disgraced coach departed the team after an investigation by league officials. Arena was placed on administrative leave by the club on Aug. 1. MLS executives investigated the coach’s use of “inappropriate and insensitive” remarks. The league eventually confirmed some of these allegations on Saturday, which ultimately led to Arena stepping down from his role with the club.
Players cancel practice after series of meetings The Athletic is now reporting that Revs players received an email from team president Brian Bilello on Monday about a mandatory meeting the following day. In the email, Bilello told players that he would address the Arena situation and answer any questions.
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After the hourlong meeting, Bilello’s comments left players unsatisfied. According to the news outlet, players organized a separate meeting with the coaching staff. This meeting lasted two hours and focused on Revs interim manager Richie Williams.
Williams took over Arena’s duties during the investigation. However, Williams filed complaints against Arena and helped out the league’s inquiry. Players reportedly asked Williams about this, but the coach would not discuss the matter. As a result, Revs players refused to train on Tuesday.
Williams addressed the lack of practice with reporters later in the day. “We didn’t have training today as we had a bunch of meetings between players, coaches and management,” stated Williams. “The length of the meetings and what was discussed we decided as a group, collectively, that we wouldn’t have training today and we’d be out tomorrow.”
NE Revolution yet to replace Bruce Arena Nevertheless, the Revs ultimately made the decision to replace Williams with Clint Peay Tuesday night. Peay was previously the head coach of Revolution II and will serve as interim coach of the senior side. Team officials also announced that assistant coaches Dave van den Bergh and Shalrie Joseph left the club as well. Van Den Bergh and Joseph were on Arena’s side of things during the aforementioned investigation.
Further upheaval at #NERevs:
Clint Peay takes over as interim manager, Dave van den Bergh and Shalrie Joseph are fired, and there’s no mention of Richie Williams anywhere in the team’s statement: pic.twitter.com/GUIE82jtEO
— Jonathan Tannenwald (@thegoalkeeper) September 12, 2023
Peay will get to lead the club out against Colorado Rapids on Saturday, Sep. 16. The Revs are currently second in the Eastern Conference table and will be looking right the ship before heading into the playoffs.
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As France rolled into the Westfalenstadion, it prepared to play a friendly against a Germany side in flux. Fresh off a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Japan, Germany sacked Hansi Flick. A familiar face in Rudi Voller stepped in. The manager last sat atop German soccer from 2000 to 2004. He led Germany to […]
As France rolled into the Westfalenstadion, it prepared to play a friendly against a Germany side in flux. Fresh off a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Japan, Germany sacked Hansi Flick. A familiar face in Rudi Voller stepped in. The manager last sat atop German soccer from 2000 to 2004. He led Germany to the World Cup Final in 2002. However, Voller departed after Germany suffered a group-stage exit at Euro 2004.
Germany has already qualified for Euro 2024 as hosts. Yet, these games against strong opposition are crucial for a side devoid of success. Germany last won on March 25 against Peru. Since then, it has played five games. It drew against Ukraine but lost to Japan, Colombia, Belgium and Poland. The hosts had their fair share of critics entering this friendly against France.
Germany gets back on track in friendly against France Germany answered those critics early on against France. A surging attack down the left side led to a cross that fell to Thomas Muller. Muller, the elder statesman among Die Mannschaft, cannoned the ball into the back of Mike Maignan’s net. For the next few minutes, Germany had the majority of the chances. Serge Gnabry blazed a shot just wide of Maignan’s net. Muller also had another attempt, but the advantage remained just one.
It took Thomas Muller less than four minutes to open the scoring against France.
This is their first match since Hansi Flick was fired after a 4-1 loss to Japan 👀 pic.twitter.com/tte8R7bAZq
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) September 12, 2023
In the 25th minute, Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan exited the game with an injury. This left a hole in the German defense, and the game quickly pivoted. France dominated the second portion of the first 45. Aurlien Tchouameni and Randal Kolo Muani mustered several chances. German goalkeeper Marc Andre ter Stegen was never tested to his best ability. However, the pitch certainly leaned toward the German netminder.
Second half France carried that momentum into the early portion of the second half. Tchouameni again fired a shot toward ter Stegen in goal. The Barcelona goalkeeper reacted well to guide the ball wide of the net. Kolo Muani was the first to the rebound. However, the PSG forward slipped on the wet field, and the chance went away.
Ter Stegen again answered the bell in the 84th minute. Antoine Griezmann lashed a left-footed shot toward the German net. The goalkeeper launched in the air to parry it over the crossbar and preserve his clean sheet. The 10 players in front of him rewarded the goalkeeper with an insurance goal not long after.
In the 87th minute, Jean-Clair Todibo sloppily gave the ball away in the middle of the park. Kai Havertz pounced on the loose ball and carried it forward. He slotted the ball through to Leroy Sané, and he guided the ball beyond Maignan.
Sané went from hero to villain in just two minutes, as the Bayern Munich winger gave away a penalty. He clumsily tripped Eduardo Camavinga in the penalty box. Griezmann broke ter Stegen’s shutout with a well-placed penalty to ter Stegen’s left-hand side. However, Sané’s late goal was enough to get Germany over the line.
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Danish sportswear brand 'hummel' revealed some interesting news regarding Bundesliga side Werder Bremen. According to the company, Bremen's 2023/24 home jersey has become the club's best-selling shirt in the last decade. Hummel only just signed a six-year deal to produce Bremen's jerseys earlier this summer. The brand previously partnered with the German club between 1976 […]
Danish sportswear brand ‘hummel’ revealed some interesting news regarding Bundesliga side Werder Bremen. According to the company, Bremen’s 2023/24 home jersey has become the club’s best-selling shirt in the last decade. Hummel only just signed a six-year deal to produce Bremen’s jerseys earlier this summer. The brand previously partnered with the German club between 1976 and 1978.
“We are incredibly proud of the overwhelmingly positive response we’ve received for the new jersey,” Hummel CEO Allan Vad Nielsen said in a recent press release. “Experiencing the excitement from the club’s devoted fans has been truly fantastic, and we couldn’t have asked for a better return to this amazing club.”
“As with any new club partnership, there’s always a bit of nervous anticipation before the first jersey launch,” continued Vad Nielsen. “However, there’s no doubt that the fans love the jersey as much as we do. The fact that it has become the best-selling jersey in the last 10 years is not only icing on the cake but also a fantastic way to kick off our collaboration with one of Germany’s most storied football clubs.”
Home Bremen jerseys are currently sold out
Hummel’s design of the current Bremen kit drew inspiration from the brand’s Danish roots. The 2023/24 home shirts are strikingly similar to Denmark’s shirt during the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. The base colors, however, are changed from Denmark’s red to the green that Bremen typically wears.
The demand for the new hummel/Bremen jersey has truly been remarkable. In fact, the shirt was sold out at the club’s fan shop during their opening Bundesliga match against Bayern Munich. The jersey is also currently out of stock at the online store as well. Nevertheless, hummel has declared that more Bremen jerseys will be available to purchase in October.
Historic club back where they belong in Bundesliga Bremen’s popularity is rebounding after the club gained promotion back to the Bundesliga in the summer of 2022. The team previously finished 13th in the top-flight table last season and currently sits 11th after the first three matches of the current campaign. Both the brand and club have opted not to release the official sales figures.
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New Yorker Miloš Balac is one of the filmmakers who's responsible for the magic of the Welcome to Wrexham series. From the heartfelt interviews with Wrexham supporters, or the incredible storytelling that goes into the series, Welcome to Wrexham is a joy to watch. It's an incredible piece of television that has been nominated for […]
New Yorker Miloš Balac is one of the filmmakers who’s responsible for the magic of the Welcome to Wrexham series.
From the heartfelt interviews with Wrexham supporters, or the incredible storytelling that goes into the series, Welcome to Wrexham is a joy to watch. It’s an incredible piece of television that has been nominated for six Emmys. Based on the advance previews we’ve seen of season two, the sequel may end up being as good or better than series one.
Sitting down with Wrexham Executive Director Humphrey Ker, we asked him who was responsible for creating the magic that is Welcome to Wrexham.
“We had an incredible team on the ground who were assembled by Boardwalk, the producers, and for the first season, that was John Henion,” explained Ker, who is also the consulting producer on the series. “Season two, it’s Miloš (from America) and Paddy (from Ireland). They inserted themselves into the club.
“They were very close to the players and the people in the town, and I think where the real key lies is having people who the players and fans trust so they will open up and talk to them.
“It’s a collective effort, really.”
Ker played key role in being responsible for creation of Welcome to Wrexham Ker is the man responsible for introducing Rob McElhenney to the religion of soccer, which ultimately led to McElhenney buying Wrexham AFC alongside Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds.
“Who knows the way the fates would have woven with football if it wasn’t for me,” Ker said.
Ker, who is an established actor and writer, has been spending his time between Wrexham and Los Angeles. In his visits to Wrexham in North Wales, he continues to encounter fans flocking to Wrexham from very unlikely places.
“At the football club, I’ve spoken to people from Thailand, Germany, Denmark, and all of the Scandinavian countries. Almost more weird, I think, are all of the people from the UK (United Kingdom) who are often so tribally entrenched in their team. We’ve had people come from Newcastle, Scotland, the west country, and London who just want to come see a Wrexham game because they loved the documentary.”
The same applies to soccer fans from the United States who have flocked to Wrexham games.
Ker mentioned that The Turf Pub, which adjoins Wrexham’s stadium, has been seeing 60-70 Americans visiting it each day. “That’s been the thing that made me go, ‘woah, that’s crazy’ to have that many people coming in a day,” said Ker.
Season 2 of the popular series premieres September 12 at 10PM ET on FX.
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Mike Phelan spent decades as an assistant at Manchester United. Originally, Phelan was part of Sir Alex Ferguson's title-dominating regime at Old Trafford. However, Ole Gunnar Solskjær brought Phelan back. He served as an assistant to both Solskjær and Ralf Rangnick, who succeeded the Norwegian. Phelan is not a part of Erik ten Hag's coaching staff in […]
Mike Phelan spent decades as an assistant at Manchester United. Originally, Phelan was part of Sir Alex Ferguson’s title-dominating regime at Old Trafford. However, Ole Gunnar Solskjær brought Phelan back. He served as an assistant to both Solskjær and Ralf Rangnick, who succeeded the Norwegian.
Phelan is not a part of Erik ten Hag’s coaching staff in the current edition of Manchester United. However, few have the insight of Phelan, who watched the club surge to the top of the world. Then, he was on the staff that saw United struggle mightily in recent seasons.
The former assistant sat down with Sky Sports to discuss the changing landscape at Manchester United. He offered his insight into several topics. For example, Phelan commented on working with Solskjær and Rangnick. Also, he discussed Harry Maguire, who continues to be a major talking point at Old Trafford.
Yet, two of the topics that stood out most pertained to Cristiano Ronaldo and Erik ten Hag. Last season, ten Hag famously ousted Ronaldo from Manchester United. The Portuguese sensation moved to Saudi Arabia, where he started a trend of world-class talents accepting major money to play in the Middle East.
Mike Phelan says United mentality changed under SAF, Ronaldo and ten Hag Ronaldo provided a big personality. Such is the star’s character. However, his standards, as Phelan put it, were remarkably high.
“The first time, the challenging part was that Cristiano came to Manchester United knowing in his own mind that he was going to be the best in the world,” Phelan said. “He had one ball under his hand and the team had another.”
“His work ethic and practice was fantastic and it rubbed off on the players. They knew there was someone special there. In that environment, with the standards so high, the players knew this guy could take them where they needed to go and to go again. He did that brilliantly.”
🗣️ “He didn’t want to let his standards drop, he wanted other people’s to come up. I recall times that he pushed hard.”
Mike Phelan explains Cristiano Ronaldo’s first spell at Man Utd and why he had to move on after his second spell at the club. 🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/1DHU4e5naV
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) September 12, 2023
However, when Ronaldo came back under Solskjær, the club’s standards had dropped. David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho changed the atmosphere at the club.
“The second time round, he came in a lot older and a lot more opinionated, strong-willed,” Phelan added. “He still had massively high standards and was terrific to work with. But I’d probably say a tougher mindset. I remember certain times when he pushed and pushed hard, and he didn’t get much reaction or much response. And there was frustration.”
Erik ten Hag working to get standards back up In the decade following Ferguson’s departure, United needed a new identity. Now, Erik ten Hag is working on that. He, according to Phelan, is trying to raise the standards again.
“Him and his coaching staff have made a difference, from what was left. They are changing lot of things and changing them quickly. There is a definite difference in standards, you can see that.
“There has been great success, or relatively great success in one year and I’m sure he wants to push on. It’s been a little bit up and down at the start of the season but that happens. I think they can progress and make bigger strides.”
🗣️ “Him and his coaching staff have made a difference. I think they can progress and make bigger strides. They’ve spent a lot of money but he needs time.”
Mike Phelan on Erik ten Hag’s impact at Manchester United. 🇳🇱 pic.twitter.com/rfDHo3R5EO
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) September 12, 2023
The manager is under constant pressure at United. Dips in form draw consistent ire from fans who demand success.
“It’s Manchester United – you lose one game, you can call it a blip. You lose two or three in a row? It’s probably a crisis. Having lived it, I understand what he’s going through. There is a story about Manchester United every day, all different mediums now to find a story. There’s a lot of work to do but he’s trying, he’s finding ways to find his feet still. But they need results.”
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Max, the streaming service formerly known as HBO Max, is going to offer live sports coverage for free, or at least at no additional cost. Warner Bros. Discovery plans the limited-time offer later this year. That includes putting basketball, hockey and baseball on the streaming service at no additional cost. Currently, Max has a base […]
Max, the streaming service formerly known as HBO Max, is going to offer live sports coverage for free, or at least at no additional cost. Warner Bros. Discovery plans the limited-time offer later this year. That includes putting basketball, hockey and baseball on the streaming service at no additional cost. Currently, Max has a base price of $10 per month. Those that use that plan will get live sports this year.
However, this is not a permanent offer. By February or March, according to Bloomberg, Max will begin charging an extra fee to stream sports on Max. Currently, Max holds the rights to contests in both Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association. Additionally, the National Hockey League airs on Warner Bros. Discovery’s networks. Generally speaking, those are TNT, TBS and TruTV.
Of course, Warner Bros. Discovery also owns the rights to US Soccer’s broadcasts. Friendlies, send-off matches, US Open Cup games and the SheBelieves Cup are just examples of the soccer games available on Max. Additionally, World Cup qualifying home games involving the USMNT and USWNT are available on Max.
The eight-year deal between US Soccer and Turner Sports puts select games on Max while most games are on TNT or TBS. Therefore, some games may be free for users when this free offering kicks in. For example, the USMNT plays friendlies against Germany and Ghana in the October international break. Those broadcasts may be available at no additional cost to Max subscribers.
No set time on free sports available to Max subscribers Those who subscribe to Max still do not know when these free sports will come into effect. That is key, you still must subscribe to Max to get access to games in the NHL, MLB or NBA. Soccer fans have been the beneficiary of Warner Bros. Discovery’s foray into the sports streaming world. However, as is common practice in the sports media landscape, these prices will rise.
Come February or March, sports streaming will come at an additional cost on Max. That is just before the NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament, or March Madness. TNT, TBS and TruTV broadcast games during the hectic set of weeks in the college basketball season. Warner Bros. Discovery will look to earn dividends when that tournament rolls around.
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Lionel Messi is setting up shop in a new Fort Lauderdale home. Since moving to Inter Miami this summer, Messi has thrived on the pitch. His peak goal-scoring form paid massive dividends for the club. For example, Inter Miami won its first trophy with the inaugural Leagues Cup. Now, Messi is showing off his success […]
Lionel Messi is setting up shop in a new Fort Lauderdale home. Since moving to Inter Miami this summer, Messi has thrived on the pitch. His peak goal-scoring form paid massive dividends for the club. For example, Inter Miami won its first trophy with the inaugural Leagues Cup. Now, Messi is showing off his success off the pitch with a luxury home in Fort Lauderdale.
The Miami Herald picked up a deed record for a $10.75 million home in Fort Lauderdale. The waterfront estate in the gated community is just a 15-minute drive from DRV PNK Stadium, the home of Inter Miami. The 10-bedroom house is 10,500 square feet and it possesses 170 feet of waterfront. Situated in a cul-de-sac, it is about as quiet as Messi can get for a bustling city like Miami. The waterfront property comes with a pool and a place to dock a boat if he purchases one.
Messi and his family had been hunting for a permanent home since the Argentine completed his move to MLS this summer. He sought property between Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale. This house is in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, and he made the purchase on Sep. 1.
Lionel Messi's new home in Fort Lauderdale (purchase price $10.75 million) includes;
⛱️ Waterfront location
🏘️ 10,500 sq ft
🛌 10 beds, 9 baths
🏊 Pool and 2 dockspic.twitter.com/wr1hKW50fF— World Soccer Talk (@worldsoccertalk) September 12, 2023
Messi, along with his wife, Antonella, and their three sons, will call the single-family home for at least the next three years. The Argentine World Cup winner signed a contract with Inter Miami that expires at the end of the 2025 campaign. Therefore, he will get to experience the new Inter Miami stadium at Miami Freedom Park. Construction of the new venue officially started just a few weeks ago.
New Messi home allows star to settle in Fort Lauderdale Even if the club represents Miami, the south Florida population will be happy to welcome Lionel Messi to its ranks. One of the most well-known people in the world, Messi fits in well in the glamour of Miami. The player may be fairly reserved in his off-the-pitch life, but that does not stop him from investing in a beautiful house.
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The star is making ample money in the United States. Some reports state he is making upwards of $60 million per year. He also has revenue sharing with Adidas and Apple regarding kit sales and MLS Season Pass subscriptions.
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Real Madrid is reportedly setting aside around $250 million to entice Kylian Mbappe to the Spanish side next summer. This massive amount of money, however, will not come down to a transfer fee. The aforementioned funds would come down to wages and a signing bonus for Mbappe. The Frenchman has still yet to officially sign […]
Real Madrid is reportedly setting aside around $250 million to entice Kylian Mbappe to the Spanish side next summer. This massive amount of money, however, will not come down to a transfer fee. The aforementioned funds would come down to wages and a signing bonus for Mbappe. The Frenchman has still yet to officially sign a contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain. This means that the superstar may walk away as a free agent in June.
Spanish news outlet Sport is claiming that Real wants to have an agreement in place with Mbappe in January. Players in their final year under contract can negotiate a new deal with foreign clubs beginning in January. Nevertheless, PSG officials are still hoping that the France international will soon sign an extension to remain with the club beyond the 2023/24 campaign.
Real Madrid, Mbappe flirting with partnership for entire summer Mbappe was previously frozen out of the PSG squad during preseason preparations. Team brass was hoping to either re-sign the star or sell him for a significant fee. Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal had an agreement with PSG to sign Mbappe earlier in the summer. However, the player was not interested in the move. It still seems as if Mbappe only wants Real, assuming he departs his current club.
Real also shares mutual feelings with Mbappe. Although the Spanish side wants to sign the superstar, they would not submit a huge bid for Mbappe this summer. They have always wanted to wait until they could sign the Frenchman as a free agent in 2024.
Spanish side leaving roster spot open for Frenchman Real has left a massive hole up front following the departure of Karim Benzema. The club did not make a significant signing in this position. It even left the No. 9 shirt available should Mbappe join next year. The gamble not to sign a new striker backfired a bit when Vinicius Jr. went down with a hamstring injury.
Mbappe could, of course, end up signing an extension with PSG. There is even a possible plan for the star to sign an extension with a release clause so that the club may still receive compensation. The Frenchman has lit up Ligue 1 since his return to the team. Mbappe has already netted five goals in just three league matches so far this season. He provided an assist in France’s 2024 Euro qualifier matchup with Ireland as well.
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The Fubo user interface is changing. Most of these are to accommodate the increased use of TV services like Amazon Fire TV and Android TV devices. The main change in the screen operation is the main hub of selections is moving to the left-hand side of the screen. For example, users can access the guide, […]
The Fubo user interface is changing. Most of these are to accommodate the increased use of TV services like Amazon Fire TV and Android TV devices. The main change in the screen operation is the main hub of selections is moving to the left-hand side of the screen. For example, users can access the guide, their recordings, favorite teams or shows and more on the left side. Previously, each of those options was at the top, which was something of a hassle to get to.
Additionally, it will be easier to access recordings on Fubo. The designated ‘my stuff’ tab has the recordings, watchlist and a ‘continue watching’ tab. The watchlist is where your favorite shows or movies are. Then, the ‘continue watching’ tab allows you to pick right up on recorded or on-demand content you started but did not finish.
In the recordings tab, Fubo divided content into sports, shows, movies or a combination of all three. As a result, users can easily dive into their content without sifting through everything. Also, there is a way to see what upcoming content Fubo will record based on the user’s preferences. They can easily stop scheduled recordings to programs or teams if need be.
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Fubo begins integration of changes to user interface Select Fubo users have already seen some of these changes on their screens. Fubo wants to make the operation of the platform smoother and more enjoyable. For sports fans, there is one more change that will go a long way.
When watching video, Fubo is making the ability to rewind or fast forward more straightforward. For those watching on a TV device, each direction on the remote’s wheel will have a different function. The up and down affect player controls and settings. Then, left and right allow the user to rewind or fast forward. Sports fans can use this to instantly go back and see a highlight they may have missed. Previously, going left and right would instantly change the channel on Fubo.
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Manchester United is reportedly in advanced negotiations with a new shirt sponsor. According to The Athletic, the Red Devils are looking to advance their current partnership with Qualcomm. The two sides already have an existing relationship on a minor level, but the technology company wants to amp up funding to become United's shirt sponsor. Qualcomm, […]
Manchester United is reportedly in advanced negotiations with a new shirt sponsor. According to The Athletic, the Red Devils are looking to advance their current partnership with Qualcomm. The two sides already have an existing relationship on a minor level, but the technology company wants to amp up funding to become United’s shirt sponsor.
Qualcomm, a San Diego-based tech corporation, creates semiconductors, software, and wireless technology services. They also currently own patents that are crucial to high-speed 5G technology. The Red Devils revealed the partnership with Qualcomm back in August of 2022. However, the deal was just a secondary sponsorship agreement.
Club’s current contract with TeamViewer to end prematurely Nevertheless, the tech company is looking to become United’s official shirt sponsor after their current deal with TeamViewer soured. The Germany-based software firm previously announced a five-year deal with the Red Devils. Although the partnership only just began in 2021, TeamViewer agreed to have the option to buy back their front-of-shirt sponsorship rights.
A statement on the adjusted agreement was announced in December. “Once a new shirt front partner is selected and takes on this role, TeamViewer AG will remain part of Manchester United’s partner ecosystem until the end of the original contract term, with an adapted scope of partnership,” read the statement.
🚨 #mufc are in advanced talks over a new front-of-shirt sponsorship with the USA-based technology company Qualcomm, in a deal that would see them earn £60 million a year. It would be expected to commence in time for the 2024/25 season. [@AdamCrafton_] pic.twitter.com/fASDrzAYZ5
— The United Stand (@UnitedStandMUFC) September 11, 2023
“This would lead to a substantial reduction of partnership volume to a single-digit million USD amount p.a., resulting in a significant positive impact on TeamViewer’s profitability.”
Qualcomm shirt sponsor should give United boost in funds The deal between United and TeamViewer is reportedly worth about $58 million each season. Nevertheless, the aforementioned news outlet is reporting that United is now looking for a shirt sponsorship deal closer to $75 million annually. Qualcomm is currently negotiating a final price with the club.
Qualcomm will not feature on United jerseys just yet despite a deal coming soon. The club has already printed and sold a plethora of 2023/24 shirts with the TeamViewer logo on the chest. United reportedly sells nearly two million replica jerseys each year. It is essentially too late to change front-of-shirt sponsors right now. Qualcomm, however, could very well appear on United jerseys ahead of the 2024/25 season.
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American investment group 777 Partners are reportedly ready to strike a deal for Premier League club Everton. The two sides stalled in intense negotiations for months now. The final agreement should finalize the next few days. Still, there are hurdles to overcome. Exact figures are not yet available. Bloomberg reports current Everton owner Farhad Moshiri […]
American investment group 777 Partners are reportedly ready to strike a deal for Premier League club Everton. The two sides stalled in intense negotiations for months now. The final agreement should finalize the next few days. Still, there are hurdles to overcome.
Exact figures are not yet available. Bloomberg reports current Everton owner Farhad Moshiri will lose significant money on the deal. The British-Iranian businessman previously began investing in the Merseyside club in 2016. Moshiri then increased his stake in the team to 94% six years later.
Assuming the deal between Moshiri and 777 Partners is completed, half of the Premier League teams will have American majority owners. Manchester City is not currently one of these clubs, but United States investors do have an 18% stake in the Champions League winners.
US investment group adding Everton to long list of clubs 777 Partners is a Miami-based investment firm that was founded in 2015. The group currently has ties to a plethora of soccer clubs around the world. This includes Genoa (Italy), Standard Liege (Belgium), Red Star (France), Vasco de Gama (Brazil), Hertha Berlin (Germany), and Sevilla (Spain).
🗣️ “Trying to monetise the fans? Instead of just buying merchandise and season tickets – Can we use the football club brand as a means to generate more money?”
Football Finance Expert @KieranMaguire explains 777 Partners buisness plan for Everton. 💰 pic.twitter.com/7eKd7PzAkH
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) September 12, 2023
The American investors have had some mixed results in recent years with their current lineup of clubs. Genoa, in particular, has supposedly doubled their value since earning promotion to Serie A earlier this summer. Also, Vasco de Gama recently won promotion to the Brazilian top flight. However, Hertha suffered relegation back in May after finishing last in the Bundesliga.
New stadium key point in current negotiations Everton could certainly use a change at the helm. The Toffees narrowly avoided relegation after the 2022/23 campaign and have had serious financial struggles under Moshiri. Nevertheless, current ownership has started to finance a state-of-the-art stadium for the club. The Bramley-Moore Dock stadium will finish during the 2024/25 season.
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Peru vs Brazil on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Peru vs Brazil WHAT CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup Qualifying WHEN 10:00pm ET / 7:00pm PT • Tuesday, September 12, 2023 WHERE Fanatiz Pay-Per-View STREAM WATCH NOW With Fanatiz, you can watch Peru vs […]
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Peru vs Brazil on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Peru vs Brazil | | WHAT | CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup Qualifying | | WHEN | 10:00pm ET / 7:00pm PT • Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | | WHERE | Fanatiz Pay-Per-View | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
With Fanatiz, you can watch Peru vs Brazil and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.
Fanatiz has World Cup qualifiers such as Peru vs Brazil, and other exclusive pay-per-view matches, throughout the year. In addition, standard Fanatiz plans (a separate cost from pay-per-view packages) include access to beIN SPORTS – the network with the rights to Ligue 1, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, the Turkish SüperLig, African club and international competitions, and more. It also has GolTV, the hard-to-find channel that airs the Portuguese Primeira, Ecuadorian Serie A, Peruvian Liga 1, and Uruguayan Primera. The service is also has Spanish language coverage of the Argentine Primera and Brasileirão leagues, as well as Colombian and Honduran leagues.
The Fanatiz app is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV.
Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.
To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
Photo credit: Imago.
England beat Scotland 3-1 on Tuesday in the 150th anniversary of a friendly between the two teams. The matchup is currently the oldest international fixture in world soccer. The Three Lions grabbed the victory thanks to goals from Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham, and Harry Kane. While it may officially be just a friendly, England and […]
England beat Scotland 3-1 on Tuesday in the 150th anniversary of a friendly between the two teams. The matchup is currently the oldest international fixture in world soccer. The Three Lions grabbed the victory thanks to goals from Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham, and Harry Kane.
While it may officially be just a friendly, England and Scotland are bitter rivals. In fact, a majority of the home Scottish fans booed God Save the King prior to the fixture. England fans then countered with boos during a moment of silence for former Scottish manager Craig Brown.
ENGLISH NATIONAL ANTHEM DROWNED OUT BY SCOTTISH FANS BOOING
Almost impossible to hear God Save The King as the Scottish fans drown it out with boos. #SCOENG 🏴pic.twitter.com/I5Tnqok6iS
— World Soccer Talk (@worldsoccertalk) September 12, 2023
England dominated possession early in the match on Tuesday. However, the Three Lions could not quite break down the stingy hosts. Despite having plenty of possession, Scottish goalkeeper Angus Gunn was not seriously tested in the opening 20 minutes or so. Scotland also had a few chances on the counter-attack as well, but could not muster a shot during this timeframe.
Three Lions score two goals in three minutes Nevertheless, the visitors grabbed the breakthrough goal in the 32nd minute of the match. Marcus Rashford first picked out Kyle Walker inside the box. The defender then sent a fierce low pass toward Foden. The Manchester City midfielder guided the ball into the back of the net with a clever touch just a few yards from goal.
ENGLAND GOES AHEAD AT HAMPDEN PARK 🏴 pic.twitter.com/619DX6rXz6
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) September 12, 2023
Bellingham then doubled England’s lead less than three minutes later. Scotland’s Andrew Robertson failed to clear the ball to safety inside his box. Instead, the Liverpool defender played an accidental pass to Bellingham. The dynamic midfielder finished the play off by sending a strong shot by the helpless Gunn.
Scotland makes friendly against England interesting While Scotland failed to register a shot in the opening half, they did manage two attempts on goal inside the first five minutes of the second period. Neither shot, however, forced a save from Aaron Ramsdale. Nevertheless, the hosts would later grab a goal back after an own goal by English defender Harry Maguire in the 67th minute. Robertson sent a cross toward the box, but the center-back deflected the ball beyond Ramsdale.
GAME ON 🍿
Scotland is right back in it at 2-1 🏴 pic.twitter.com/C1uWYgRLIx
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) September 12, 2023
The Three Lions regained their two-goal cushion in the 81st minute thanks to a goal by Kane. Bellingham, however, created the score with a pirouette around a Scottish defender and a perfect through ball to his teammate. The Bayern Munich striker then slotted his shot into the bottom corner of the net.
Scotland will now regroup as they look to qualify for the 2024 Euros. They are currently leading Group A at the moment after dominating the qualification phase so far. Much like their rivals, England is also flying high in the Euro qualifiers. The Three Lions are atop group C after extending their unbeaten run at the weekend.
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Streaming service Fanatiz has picked up broadcast rights to seven of the ten Conmebol World Cup qualifiers. With World Cup 2026 around the corner, these are the first matches of the long road to qualification for the South American countries. Fanatiz is making the highly anticipated games available on a pay-per-view basis of $29.99 for […]
Streaming service Fanatiz has picked up broadcast rights to seven of the ten Conmebol World Cup qualifiers. With World Cup 2026 around the corner, these are the first matches of the long road to qualification for the South American countries.
Fanatiz is making the highly anticipated games available on a pay-per-view basis of $29.99 for each match, a bundle of two games per national team for $49.99, or a bundle of all available games for $99.99.
Schedule of Conmebol World Cup qualifiers Here are the games that are available to watch:
Thursday, September 7
Paraguay vs Peru, 6:30PM ET, Fanatiz WCQ
Colombia vs Venezuela, 7PM ET, Fanatiz WCQ
Argentina vs Ecuador, 8PM ET, Telemundo (TV), ViX (streaming)
Friday, September 8
Uruguay vs Chile, 7PM ET, Fanatiz WCQ
Brazil vs Bolivia, 8:45PM ET, Universo (TV), ViX (streaming)
Tuesday, September 12
Bolivia vs Argentina, 4PM ET, FIFA+ (streaming)
Ecuador vs Uruguay, 5PM ET, Fanatiz WCQ and PPV.com
Venezuela vs Paraguay, 6PM ET, Fanatiz WCQ
Chile vs Colombia, 8:30PM ET, Fanatiz WCQ
Peru vs Brazil, 10PM ET, Fanatiz WCQ
The PPV package for each match includes the option of watching the match with English or Spanish commentaries or just stadium sound. The PPV package also comes with a seven-day VOD (video on demand) access to the match, so fans can watch it again at their convenience.
Conmebol federations making last minute deals Unfortunately for soccer fans in the United States, each of the Conmebol federations decided to separately sell the international rights to their home World Cup qualifiers. Instead of working together through one agency, broadcasters have had to sign individual deals.
Thankfully, Fanatiz stepped up to show seven of the ten games. Based in Miami, Fanatiz is a trusted streaming service that offers the best of Latin American soccer to viewers in the United States and overseas. Among its channels, Fanatiz offers beIN SPORTS, AFA Play, GolTV, Real Madrid TV and other networks that broadcast soccer games and news.
In addition, fans who purchase the PPV package will receive a seven-day free trial of Fanatiz’s popular Front Row plan. The Front Row plan is a monthly subscription that gives fans access to all of Fanatiz’s content, including matches from South America’s top leagues and continental tournaments, such as Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana, the Argentine Primera División, the Brazilian Série A, Peruvian Liga1, the Colombian Primera A, Uruguayan Primera División and Ecuador’s LigaPro, as well as matches from other global tournaments, such as the French Ligue1, the Turkish Süperlig, and the Portuguese Primeria Liga.
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Argentina and Brazil fans, the wait is over. Telemundo Deportes and TelevisaUnivision have both secured media rights deals to broadcast Argentina and Brazil World Cup qualifiers to viewers in the United States. The deals closed late Wednesday after both Argentina and Brazil signed an agreement this week to be represented by Sportfive, a German-based sports […]
Argentina and Brazil fans, the wait is over. Telemundo Deportes and TelevisaUnivision have both secured media rights deals to broadcast Argentina and Brazil World Cup qualifiers to viewers in the United States.
The deals closed late Wednesday after both Argentina and Brazil signed an agreement this week to be represented by Sportfive, a German-based sports marketing agency. Subsequently, Sportfive was able to accomplish what previous agencies Brax and Torneos couldn’t do — landing a deal to bring the games to viewers in the United States.
While Telemundo and Univision share the rights to the Argentina and Brazil matches, there is a clear distinction regarding who gets what. For TelevisaUnivision’s sports division, it secures a rights agreement that includes nine home matches of Argentina, in addition to nine home games of Brazil. For viewers in the United States, all of those games are streaming on ViX, the Spanish-language service run by TelevisaUnivision.
Meanwhile, Telemundo has the television rights. Equally, that’s quite a coup considering that Telemundo will be the only broadcaster airing the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers featuring Argentina and Brazil home games on linear television. With Inter Miami games shown all summer long on MLS Season Pass, Telemundo Deportes is offering a rare opportunity to see Messi on television.
Argentina and Brazil qualifiers Coverage begins this Thursday for matchday one of CONMEBOL’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers. TelevisaUnivision’s rights deal with Argentina and Brazil runs through 2026, and also includes all rights in Mexico.
With each football association in South America selling their rights separately, it caused havoc for soccer fans who have been asking for weeks who would show the games. Thankfully, streaming service Fanatiz came to the rescue. Apart from the separate Brazil and Argentina deals, all of the football associations (except for Bolivia) agreed deals to bring their matches to pay-per-view via Fanatiz (as well as home Ecuador games on Fanatiz and PPV.com). Meanwhile, Bolivia has yet to find a broadcaster partner to air its home games.
To simplify matters, here’s the rundown of who will be showing which game at least for the first week of CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers:
Thursday, September 7
Paraguay vs Peru, 6:30PM ET, Fanatiz WCQ
Colombia vs Venezuela, 7PM ET, Fanatiz WCQ
Argentina vs Ecuador, 8PM ET, Telemundo (TV), ViX (streaming)
Friday, September 8
Uruguay vs Chile, 7PM ET, Fanatiz WCQ
Brazil vs Bolivia, 8:45PM ET, Universo (TV), ViX (streaming)
Tuesday, September 12
Bolivia vs Argentina, 4PM ET, FIFA+ (streaming)
Ecuador vs Uruguay, 5PM ET, Fanatiz WCQ and PPV.com
Venezuela vs Paraguay, 6PM ET, Fanatiz WCQ
Chile vs Colombia, 8:30PM ET, Fanatiz WCQ
Peru vs Brazil, 10PM ET, Fanatiz WCQ
Additional reporting by Ed Perovic.
Photo: IMAGO / PanoramiC
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Bolivia vs Argentina on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Bolivia vs Argentina WHAT CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup Qualifying WHEN 4:00pm ET / 1:00pm PT • Tuesday, September 12, 2023 WHERE FIFA+ FREE WATCH NOW With FIFA+, you can watch Bolivia vs Argentina. […]
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Bolivia vs Argentina on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Bolivia vs Argentina | | WHAT | CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup Qualifying | | WHEN | 4:00pm ET / 1:00pm PT • Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | | WHERE | FIFA+ | | FREE | WATCH NOW |
With FIFA+, you can watch Bolivia vs Argentina. With the legal streaming service, you can watch this and other games on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.
Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.
To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Mexico vs Uzbekistan on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Mexico vs Uzbekistan WH`AT International Friendly WHEN 7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT • Tuesday, September 12, 2023 WHERE Univision, TUDN, Fubo, DirecTV Stream FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW With Fubo, you can watch Mexico […]
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Mexico vs Uzbekistan on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Mexico vs Uzbekistan | | WH`AT | International Friendly | | WHEN | 7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT • Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | | WHERE | Univision, TUDN, Fubo, DirecTV Stream | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
With Fubo, you can watch Mexico vs Uzbekistan and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.
Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC, CNBC, USA, FOX, FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.
Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.
The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox One
Here are the steps to take to watch the game with your free Fubo trial:
1. Click on this link for the Fubo 7-day trial.
2. Click on the red ‘Start your free trial’ button (see screengrab below)
3. Click the “Next” button on the the next page. Then you’ll enter your e-mail address to sign up (see screengrab below)
4. During the sign-up process, you’ll select your plan level and enter billing info – you won’t be charged until the 7-day trial is over (see screengrab below)
5. After signing up for the free trial, you’ll be taken to the Fubo main screen. From here, you can either scroll down the page to see the TV listings which include your game (see screengrab below)
6. Or you can click on the ‘Guide’ button at the top to see all of the channels available to you (see screengrab below)
Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.
To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Scotland vs England on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Scotland vs England WHAT International Friendly WHEN 2:45pm ET / 9:00am PT • Tuesday, September 12, 2023 WHERE FS2, Fubo, DirecTV Stream FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW With Fubo, you can watch Scotland vs […]
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Scotland vs England on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Scotland vs England | | WHAT | International Friendly | | WHEN | 2:45pm ET / 9:00am PT • Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | | WHERE | FS2, Fubo, DirecTV Stream | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
With Fubo, you can watch Scotland vs England and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.
Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC, CNBC, USA, FOX, FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.
Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.
The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox One
Here are the steps to take to watch with your free Fubo trial:
1. Click on this link for the Fubo 7-day trial.
2. Click on the red ‘Start for free’ button (see screengrab below)
3. On the login page, enter your e-mail address to sign up (or you can use your Facebook or Google logins) (see screengrab below)
4. After entering your login details and signing up for the free trial, you’ll be taken to the Fubo main screen (see screengrab below)
5. From here, you can either scroll down the page to see the TV listings (see screengrab below)
6. Or you can click on the ‘Guide’ button at the top to see all of the channels available to you (see screengrab below)
Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.
To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Honduras vs Grenada on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Honduras vs Grenada WHAT CONCACAF Nations League WHEN 10:00pm ET / 7:00pm PT • Tuesday, September 12, 2023 WHERE Paramount+ FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day free trial promotion […]
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Honduras vs Grenada on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Honduras vs Grenada | | WHAT | CONCACAF Nations League | | WHEN | 10:00pm ET / 7:00pm PT • Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | | WHERE | Paramount+ | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day free trial promotion for new subscribers, giving fans the ability to watch a ton of soccer (and other content) for free.
After the 7-day trial, Paramount+ is just $5.99 per month. And guarantees you access to CONCACAF Nations League, plus all of the Champions League and Europa League games through the end of the 2023/24 season.
Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.
Paramount+ includes exclusive original programs such as Evil, Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, The Good Fight, and The Stand, as well as movies including A Quiet Place Part II, Infinite and more. You can also stream CBSN (CBS News), CBS Sports HQ and ET Live, as well as — with the Premium Plan — your local CBS network.
Advantages of Paramount+ include (1) More than 10,000 episodes of CBS content, (2) more than 2,000 soccer games a season, and (3) will stream every UEFA Champions League game through 2024.
Paramount+ also includes plenty of other soccer games from the Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, Serie A, NWSL, Argentine league, CONCACAF Nations League, away World Cup qualifiers for the US men and women’s national teams plus action from the Brazilian league, Asian Champions League and much more.
Paramount+ is available on PC or Mac as well as Roku, iPhone and Android phones, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation 4, Samsung smart TV, Vizio and XBOX One.
SEE MORE: Schedule of Champions League games on US TV and streaming
To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
Here are the steps to sign up for your 7-day free trial to Paramount+:
1. After clicking the ‘Try It Free’ button, you’ll see the following page that explains the two choices you’ll find. Click ‘Continue’ to be presented with the options:
2. Choose between the ‘Limited Commercials’ or ‘Commercial Free’ option. If you want to save over 15% with an annual plan, click the checkbox. Then hit ‘Continue’ to move on.
3. Next, you’ll need to create a free Paramount+ account:
4. Enter your contact details, and click ‘Continue’ to move to the next step.
5. The following page explains the free 7-day trial:
6. Enter your payment details and then click ‘Start Paramount+’ to begin your free trial.
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Chile vs Colombia on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Chile vs Colombia WHAT CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup Qualifying WHEN 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT • Tuesday, September 12, 2023 WHERE Fanatiz Pay-Per-View STREAM WATCH NOW With Fanatiz, you can watch Chile vs […]
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Chile vs Colombia on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Chile vs Colombia | | WHAT | CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup Qualifying | | WHEN | 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT • Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | | WHERE | Fanatiz Pay-Per-View | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
With Fanatiz, you can watch Chile vs Colombia and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.
Fanatiz has World Cup qualifiers such as Chile vs Colombia, and other exclusive pay-per-view matches, throughout the year. In addition, standard Fanatiz plans (a separate cost from pay-per-view packages) include access to beIN SPORTS – the network with the rights to Ligue 1, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, the Turkish SüperLig, African club and international competitions, and more. It also has GolTV, the hard-to-find channel that airs the Portuguese Primeira, Ecuadorian Serie A, Peruvian Liga 1, and Uruguayan Primera. The service is also has Spanish language coverage of the Argentine Primera and Brasileirão leagues, as well as Colombian and Honduran leagues.
The Fanatiz app is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV.
Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.
To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Venezuela vs Paraguay on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Venezuela vs Paraguay WHAT CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup Qualifying WHEN 6:00pm ET / 3:00pm PT • Tuesday, September 12, 2023 WHERE Fanatiz Pay-Per-View STREAM WATCH NOW With Fanatiz, you can watch Venezuela vs […]
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Venezuela vs Paraguay on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Venezuela vs Paraguay | | WHAT | CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup Qualifying | | WHEN | 6:00pm ET / 3:00pm PT • Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | | WHERE | Fanatiz Pay-Per-View | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
With Fanatiz, you can watch Venezuela vs Paraguay and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.
Fanatiz has World Cup qualifiers such as Venezuela vs Paraguay, and other exclusive pay-per-view matches, throughout the year. In addition, standard Fanatiz plans (a separate cost from pay-per-view packages) include access to beIN SPORTS – the network with the rights to Ligue 1, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, the Turkish SüperLig, African club and international competitions, and more. It also has GolTV, the hard-to-find channel that airs the Portuguese Primeira, Ecuadorian Serie A, Peruvian Liga 1, and Uruguayan Primera. The service is also has Spanish language coverage of the Argentine Primera and Brasileirão leagues, as well as Colombian and Honduran leagues.
The Fanatiz app is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV.
Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.
To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Ecuador vs Uruguay on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Ecuador vs Uruguay WHAT CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup Qualifying WHEN 5:00pm ET / 2:00pm PT • Tuesday, September 12, 2023 WHERE Fanatiz Pay-Per-View STREAM WATCH NOW With Fanatiz, you can watch Ecuador vs […]
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Ecuador vs Uruguay on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Ecuador vs Uruguay | | WHAT | CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup Qualifying | | WHEN | 5:00pm ET / 2:00pm PT • Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | | WHERE | Fanatiz Pay-Per-View | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
With Fanatiz, you can watch Ecuador vs Uruguay and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.
Fanatiz has World Cup qualifiers such as Ecuador vs Uruguay, and other exclusive pay-per-view matches, throughout the year. In addition, standard Fanatiz plans (a separate cost from pay-per-view packages) include access to beIN SPORTS – the network with the rights to Ligue 1, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, the Turkish SüperLig, African club and international competitions, and more. It also has GolTV, the hard-to-find channel that airs the Portuguese Primeira, Ecuadorian Serie A, Peruvian Liga 1, and Uruguayan Primera. The service is also has Spanish language coverage of the Argentine Primera and Brasileirão leagues, as well as Colombian and Honduran leagues.
The Fanatiz app is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV.
Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.
To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch USMNT vs Oman on US television and via legal streaming: WHO USMNT vs Oman WHAT International Friendly WHEN 8:30pm ET / 11:30am PT • Tuesday, September 12 2023 WHERE TNT, Universo, Peacock Premium, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Sling Latino STREAM WATCH NOW TNT […]
Here are all of the details of where you can watch USMNT vs Oman on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | USMNT vs Oman | | WHAT | International Friendly | | WHEN | 8:30pm ET / 11:30am PT • Tuesday, September 12 2023 | | WHERE | TNT, Universo, Peacock Premium, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Sling Latino | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
TNT is one of the new homes of the United States national teams, including the USMNT vs Oman match. 2023 is the first year of an eight-year rights deal between US Soccer and Turner Sports, which will see English-language US Women’s and Men’s National Team games featured on TNT/TBS, with select games also on HBO Max thru 2030.
The deal includes friendlies, the SheBelieves Cup, World Cup Qualifiers for both teams, as well as the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on the men’s club side. The $200 million deal is the first time US Soccer has sold media rights to the national teams without being bundled along with Major League Soccer through United Soccer Marketing. Around 20 matches per year are expected to be shown across Turner Sports’ various TV and streaming outlets.
For Spanish-language coverage, you can catch the game on Peacock, NBC’s dedicated streaming service that also features the Premier League.
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Germany vs France on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Germany vs France WHAT International Friendly WHEN 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Tuesday, September 12, 2023 WHERE Fubo FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW With Fubo, you can watch Germany vs France and tons […]
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Gregg Berhalter's first game back in charge of the USMNT was lackluster. It typified the style of game fans saw in his first cycle as US manager. As in so many of the games during his previous stint, the US got the win by a scoreline that was more flattering than the game suggested. The […]
Gregg Berhalter’s first game back in charge of the USMNT was lackluster. It typified the style of game fans saw in his first cycle as US manager. As in so many of the games during his previous stint, the US got the win by a scoreline that was more flattering than the game suggested. The best thing that can be said is that they got a win and nobody was hurt. Hopefully, the story is the same for USMNT vs. Oman
USMNT vs. Oman sets up along the same lines as so many of the other games during Gregg Berhalter’s tenure. It’s a home game against a team that is not highly ranked. It is in a small, soccer-specific stadium that the US has played in several times in recent years. Saturday’s attendance against Uzbekistan stunk. Will that be the case against Oman?
Recapping Uzbekistan The US performance against Uzbekistan was quite a drab affair. The attendance was a paltry 15,569. That is the second-lowest crowd of the year. Perhaps the USMNT playing in St. Louis four games ago had an impact on that. Tim Weah put the US in front in the first five minutes. Then, nothing happened for about 80 minutes other than a few missed chances by the Uzbeks.
Ricardo Pepi continued the absolute tear that he has been on this year. In five US appearances in 2023, Pepi has five goals to go with the one goal in two appearances with his club, PSV Eindhoven. Christian Pulisic added a third from the penalty spot not long after. That was his 26th international goal, moving him into sixth place on the all-time USMNT scoring list.
Turning that into a preview of the USA against Oman Much like the USMNT’s previous fixture, Uzbekistan, Oman does not figure to provide much of a preview for tougher opponents the USA may face down the road. Funnily enough, they are ranked one spot higher in the world than Uzbekistan at 73rd.
Oman has never qualified for the World Cup. Their best performance at the Asian Cup was a Round of 16 finish at the 2019 edition of the tournament. Their roster for this game is entirely domestic-based. Only their manager, Branko Ivankovic, seems to have experience outside of Omani soccer as he managed Iran at the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
The game against Oman will be the third time the USMNT plays at Allianz Field in St. Paul since it opened in 2019. First was a Gold Cup game against Guyana in 2019 and most recently just last year was a World Cup Qualifier in sub-freezing temperatures against Honduras.
Kickoff against Oman from Allianz Field in St. Paul is set for 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Sep. 12. It will air on TNT in English as well as NBC Universo and Peacock in Spanish.
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Even without Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal had no issue finding the back of the net in Euro 2024 Qualifying against Luxembourg. Against Ronaldo's favorite international opponent, the side's all-time leading scorer missed out due to suspension. If you saw the scoreline from Monday's fixture, one would think Ronaldo played. Instead, three players from Portugal grabbed braces. […]
Even without Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal had no issue finding the back of the net in Euro 2024 Qualifying against Luxembourg. Against Ronaldo’s favorite international opponent, the side’s all-time leading scorer missed out due to suspension. If you saw the scoreline from Monday’s fixture, one would think Ronaldo played.
Instead, three players from Portugal grabbed braces. In total, six players scored in the qualifying match. Over the two games against Luxembourg, Portugal outscored its rival 15-0. It is a key reason why Portugal sits atop Group J with a goal differential of 24. Yet, Luxembourg remains a candidate to reach the group stages of Euro 2024. Courtesy of wins over Iceland, Liechtenstein and a shocking road win at Bosnia and Herzegovina, Luxembourg is alive. With four games left in qualifying, Luxembourg is on 10 points, three behind Slovakia.
Still, the talk of its game on Monday is the concession of nine goals. Goncalo Inacio and Goncalo Ramos both had first-half braces. Despite the four-goal lead at the break, Roberto Martinez did not make any substitutions. Instead, Diogo Jota added a second-half brace. Then, Ricardo Horta, Bruno Fernandes and Joao Felix got on the scoresheet.
This was Portugal’s largest margin of victory ever, and it came in a competitive game.
Iceland and Wales pick up crucial wins in Euro 2024 Qualifying At the same time Portugal thumped Luxembourg, Iceland and Wales played out much closer games against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Latvia, respectively.
Having lost two one-goal games in qualifying already, Iceland was the beneficiary of a stoppage-time goal worth three points. Alfreð Finnbogason guided in the winner to defeat Bosnia as Iceland clings to life in Group J. Iceland jumps up to six points in Group J, which is level with Bosnia. Both need help to get into Euro 2024 from other teams in the group.
DAVID BROOKS DOES IT AGAIN 🏴
Diagnosed with cancer at age 24, David Brooks is now cancer free and continues to score goals. Today he scored a big goal for Wales to defeat Latvia. #cymru pic.twitter.com/cHmZ3nXx6J
— World Soccer Talk (@worldsoccertalk) September 11, 2023
Outside of Group J, Wales scored two goals on the road to see off Latvia. Aaron Ramsey scored a first-half penalty that proved to be the winner. Then, David Brooks scored in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time to secure three points for the Welsh.
Each of these teams is done for the September international break. They play their next two games in Euro 2024 Qualifying in October 2023.
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Lionel Messi will be traveling with the Argentina squad as it takes its 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign to Bolivia. Following the matchday one win over Ecuador, Messi underwent precautionary tests after he felt something. Despite concerns and questions about his availability, the squad's captain will be in La Paz. However, there are no guarantees […]
Lionel Messi will be traveling with the Argentina squad as it takes its 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign to Bolivia. Following the matchday one win over Ecuador, Messi underwent precautionary tests after he felt something. Despite concerns and questions about his availability, the squad’s captain will be in La Paz. However, there are no guarantees that he will play the full 90 minutes. Head coach Lionel Scaloni will make a final decision on Messi’s status closer to Tuesday’s game.
Unlike many of his teammates, Messi had a shortened offseason. His move from PSG to Inter Miami meant he had just over a month off. By comparison, most of the Argentina squad had a full two months off for their bodies to recuperate. After getting some medical attention on Saturday, Messi trained separately from the majority of the Argentina squad.
Messi scored the game-winning goal against Ecuador with a patented free kick in the 78th minute. His goal-scoring form with Inter Miami has seeped into his performances with the national team. Messi already has 11 goals with Inter Miami. He has helped the side to its first trophy in the inaugural Leagues Cup. Moreover, he is setting the squad up for a dramatic push to reach the MLS Cup Playoffs.
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Inter Miami is certainly keeping tabs on Messi’s status. The club won its only game without the Argentine during this international window against Sporting Kansas City.
Messi in the Argentina squad for Bolivia Of course, Argentina supporters will be glad to know Messi is available for the Bolivia game. Not only did Messi score the only goal of the game against Ecuador. He had two shots on target and two chances created for Argentina.
Even if there is no guarantee that Messi will play in the 2026 World Cup, his performances are pivotal for Argentina to qualify. He dragged the side to the 2018 World Cup after a dismal qualifying campaign. Then, in the 2022 World Cup, he won the award for player of the tournament.
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The Glazers' decision to sell Manchester United will have to take the mounting debt at the club into account. According to the latest reports, Manchester United's debt now exceeds $1.25 billion. That is the highest it has ever been. It is contributing to the growing discontent among the Manchester United fanbase. According to the Daily […]
The Glazers’ decision to sell Manchester United will have to take the mounting debt at the club into account. According to the latest reports, Manchester United’s debt now exceeds $1.25 billion. That is the highest it has ever been. It is contributing to the growing discontent among the Manchester United fanbase.
According to the Daily Mail, Manchester United’s immense debt is largely coming from a trio of places. Those are gross debt, bank borrowings and outstanding transfer fees. The transfer payments take the headlines for most soccer fans, as those contribute directly to on-the-field product. Over the last decade, Manchester United’s net spending exceeds any other club in the world. United’s net spend is $380 million more than Chelsea in second on that list.
Worse off, those outstanding transfer fees continue to balloon. United owes $350 million in outstanding transfer fees. Yet, this does not include any business from the summer of 2023. United’s balance in the most recent transfer window was a loss of $163 million.
Selling Manchester United would, at the least, take some pressure off the Glazer family’s worry over this debt. However, neither Sheikh Jassim nor Sir Jim Ratcliffe look any more likely to take over the Old Trafford Club. The Glazers’ valuation of Manchester United continues to grow at an even faster rate than the debt, perhaps scaring away the two bidders.
Manchester United supporters grow increasingly frustrated with debt figures The Manchester United Supporters Trust, or MUST, warned the Glazers of dark days if the family decides not to sell. Growing unrest among the fanbase has made the owners remarkably unpopular among the United faithful. Last week, MUST threatened “chaos and disruption” if the Glazers hold on to the club.
Manchester United supporters have a history of wearing green and yellow scarves to protest the Glazers. Also, fans often sit in after games singing chants that call for the Glazers to sell.
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Paul Pogba made his long-awaited return to play with Juventus this season, but a doping accusation mired any further excitement. Following Juventus' win over Udinese on matchday two, Pogba took a required drug test. Reports in Italy say that test yielded heightened amounts of testosterone. Now, the Frenchman faces a ban that could reach as […]
Paul Pogba made his long-awaited return to play with Juventus this season, but a doping accusation mired any further excitement. Following Juventus’ win over Udinese on matchday two, Pogba took a required drug test. Reports in Italy say that test yielded heightened amounts of testosterone. Now, the Frenchman faces a ban that could reach as high as four years.
Pogba returned to Juventus ahead of the 2022/23 Serie A season. He only made his debut in late February as he nursed an injury. Then, after playing only 161 minutes over several games, Pogba picked up another injury. That ruled him out for the rest of the season.
Now fit, Pogba played in two games with Juventus to start this season. However, this doping accusation puts the season on hiatus for Paul Pogba. Reports out of Italy expect Pogba and Juventus to release statements soon on the next steps for Pogba.
Italian publication ANSA reports the drug test came back positive following the Udinese game.
The punishment Pogba faces is two years of suspension. However, if an investigation finds that the midfielder took performance-enhancing drugs knowingly, that two years rises to a four-year suspension.
Paul Pogba said that he considered retiring from football due to an alleged organized armed extortion attempt against him which involved his brother. pic.twitter.com/PzB61lNwfn
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) September 11, 2023
Paul Pogba doping allegation adds chapter to disappointing career Once one of the brightest young talents in soccer, Paul Pogba’s career has been a tale of both misfortune and poor decisions. In his first stint at Juventus, Pogba was featured in the UEFA Team of the Year in 2015. His record-breaking move to Manchester United showed glimpses of what he was capable of. He was in the Europa League team of the season on two occasions. Moreover, he was in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year once.
However, a bad string of injuries offset any form Pogba developed. His noted lack of commitment would often get in the way of his phenomenal talent. Now, Pogba faces a four-year ban that could very well end his playing career.
Pogba will undergo a second test to verify the results of the first that identified testosterone in his system. For now, the National Anti-Doping Tribunal suspended Pogba while procedural steps await.
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Real Madrid is keeping tabs on Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez. The World Cup winner with Argentina is the secondary option behind Erling Haaland at the Etihad. However, when he has had his opportunities, he continues to make the most of them. According to several reports, Los Blancos see Alvarez as a safety net if […]
Real Madrid is keeping tabs on Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez. The World Cup winner with Argentina is the secondary option behind Erling Haaland at the Etihad. However, when he has had his opportunities, he continues to make the most of them.
According to several reports, Los Blancos see Alvarez as a safety net if the intended transfer of Kylian Mbappé falls through. All signs point to Mbappé making the move to Spain in the summer of 2024. However, Real Madrid did not pull the trigger on paying for Mbappé in the summer of 2023. Instead, club president Florentino Perez wants to acquire the French star on a free move.
Since then, Mbappé has aligned closer with PSG. He elected to stay with PSG this season. He has competed in each of the club’s games to open the campaign. Moreover, he will turn down any bonuses this season to ensure the club gets compensation.
If Mbappé chooses to stay with PSG, Real Madrid will look elsewhere for its blockbuster signing of the summer of 2024. In steps Julian Alvarez. At the age of 23, Alvarez has an impressive 11 goals in his time in the Premier League. Most of that was in a secondary role behind Haaland in Pep Guardiola’s side.
Real Madrid sees Julian Alvarez as elite young goal-scorer The Argentine truly made waves during his stint at the 2022 World Cup. Entering the competition, Lautaro Martinez was the frontrunner to lead the line for Argentina. However, Alvarez stepped in during Martinez’s struggles. The Manchester City forward scored four goals at the World Cup. That includes a brace in the semifinals against Croatia.
If Mbappé elects to renew his contract, Alvarez would be a far more affordable option for Real Madrid. Also, Alvarez has a brief history with Real Madrid. He spent a month with its academy. However, Real has a strict policy against signing international youth players under the age of 13. Alvarez was just 11 at the time.
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A special offer on Paramount+ can go a long way with streaming services raising their prices. CBS's paid streaming platform recently bumped its monthly subscription price up by $1 to $5.99 per month. However, these services are not slowing down on that front. Paramount chief executive Bob Bakish revealed that June's price hike is not […]
A special offer on Paramount+ can go a long way with streaming services raising their prices. CBS’s paid streaming platform recently bumped its monthly subscription price up by $1 to $5.99 per month. However, these services are not slowing down on that front.
Paramount chief executive Bob Bakish revealed that June’s price hike is not the last the service plans to roll out. That could be in 2024 or 2025. However, Bakish remains steadfast that more price rises are coming to the service. During the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference, Bakish laid out the plans.
“Our plan is to raise prices again — this isn’t our only price increase,” Bakish said. “Whether we do that in ’25 or ’24, we’ll see.”
The Hollywood Reporter says the June price increase did not lead to much change in Paramount+’s subscriber count.
“That proves that we have pricing power in the marketplace, given the content we’re bringing to bear on the platform,” Bakish said. He is referencing Paramount+ adding Showtime content. Also, CBS continues to invest in its soccer coverage. It recently unveiled a new talk show, Kickin’ It, which is available on both Paramount+ and the CBS Sports Golazo Network.
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Take advantage of Paramount+ special offer while it is still there There is a way to save money on Paramount+ before any potential price hike kicks in. For reference, you can save $30 on an annual subscription. While the monthly fee is $5.99, annual subscribers pay $59.99 for 12 months of content. Using the following special offer, an annual subscription to Paramount+ is just $29.99.
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After sacking Hansi Flick during the September international break, Germany is looking at Julian Nagelsmann to take over as the boss of Die Mannschaft. The former Bayern Munich manager has been out of a job since the back half of the 2022/23 campaign. The proven manager is the leading candidate to take over on a […]
After sacking Hansi Flick during the September international break, Germany is looking at Julian Nagelsmann to take over as the boss of Die Mannschaft. The former Bayern Munich manager has been out of a job since the back half of the 2022/23 campaign. The proven manager is the leading candidate to take over on a permanent basis.
Even though Nagelsmann is out of a job, it is not a clear path to the head coaching position of Germany. Multiple outlets have brought up that Nagelsmann is still under contract with Bayern Munich. Bayern still requires compensation to release Nagelsmann from his current contract. On the other hand, it would welcome ditching Nagelsmann’s wages.
Before this season, PSG approached Bayern Munich to lure Nagelsmann over to Ligue 1. Bayern demanded around $17 million for the manager, which PSG did not pay. Germany is unlikely to pay such a high fee. Moreover, there are concerns over whether Nagelsmann wants to make the pivot to national team soccer at this young stage of his career.
Still, the Daily Telegraph’s Matt Law says Nagelsmann is one of the two leading candidates to take over as Germany national team head coach.
Told the DFB will speak to both Julian Nagelsmann and Matthias Sammer about succeeding Hansi Flick as Germany head coach. If neither are appointed then Rudi Voller could continue for the Euros. Strange to see Germany in this situation.
— Matt Law (@Matt_Law_DT) September 11, 2023
Germany looks to Nagelsmann as permanent solution As Law states, Germany is in a precarious situation. Sammer, a former player and coach, has only worked as an adviser for Borussia Dortmund for the last five years. Nagelsmann is younger and already has ample experience as a boss. However, his ‘transfer’ fee is one preventative factor. Moreover, he may not even want the job.
Therefore, Rudi Voller may make the switch from Germany’s sporting director to head coach. Voller was the head coach of Germany two decades ago. Back then, he oversaw Germany’s runner-up finish in the 2002 World Cup. In 2004, Voller resigned after a group-stage exit at Euro 2004. Germany has been struggling in recent years for form. Two group-stage exits at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups sandwiched a round of 16 loss against England at Euro 2020.
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Lyon dismissed manager Laurent Blanc following a disastrous start to the 2023/24 Ligue 1 campaign. Jean-François Vulliez is taking over as interim manager until Lyon can lock in a full-time manager. The club is bottom of the Ligue 1 table following a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of PSG just before the September international break. […]
Lyon dismissed manager Laurent Blanc following a disastrous start to the 2023/24 Ligue 1 campaign. Jean-François Vulliez is taking over as interim manager until Lyon can lock in a full-time manager. The club is bottom of the Ligue 1 table following a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of PSG just before the September international break.
After four games in league play, Lyon has just one point. The club’s only point was a draw on the road against Nice. Lyon lost both of its home games 4-1. On matchday two, Montpellier opened a three-goal lead before Lyon could score. Then, most recently, Laurent Blanc oversaw PSG demolishing Lyon while fans berated their players.
Following the game, Lyon ultras ripped into the Lyon players for disrespecting the shirt. Supporters said the players had no right to sulk now that the transfer window is closed. They had to pony up and perform. Lyon players stood on the field listening to the diatribe.
That was just before the international break. When they return, Lyon will have a new manager, but not a permanent one.
Laurent Blanc struggles mightily with Lyon Laurent Blanc arrived as the manager of Lyon during the 2022/23 season. With Lyon in ninth at the time, Blanc replaced Peter Bosz. Blanc only got the club into seventh, which meant it missed out on European competition for the second straight season.
Blanc, the former boss of PSG and France among others, failed to impress in his first season. Lyon reached the Coupe de France semifinals. However, eight league losses to go along with 14 wins was not a fruitful ratio. A dismal start to the campaign in 2023/24 piled the pressure on the French manager.
Now, Lyon will work under Vulliez, the youth academy manager for Lyon. Valencia boss Gennaro Gattuso and Red Star Belgrade manager Habib Beye are two names that are circling for Lyon.
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Romeo Lavia will remain on the bench as he nurses an injury. Therefore, the $67 million defensive midfielder will await his debut with Chelsea. That may come in late October if Chelsea's latest diagnosis is correct. Lavia suffered an ankle injury in training during a training session last week. Early scans following the knock hint […]
Romeo Lavia will remain on the bench as he nurses an injury. Therefore, the $67 million defensive midfielder will await his debut with Chelsea. That may come in late October if Chelsea’s latest diagnosis is correct. Lavia suffered an ankle injury in training during a training session last week.
Early scans following the knock hint at minor ligament damage. That led to concern that Lavia may be out for a month and a half as his ankle heals. On the brighter side, Lavia’s injury will not require any form of surgery. Instead, he has to let the ankle heal over time. He is likely to miss Chelsea’s next five games before the October international break. Therefore, he is out for four Premier League games. Moreover, he is likely to miss the Carabao Cup tie against Brighton.
Lavia made a big-money move to Chelsea following a heavy push from Liverpool. The Southampton defensive midfielder did not make his debut for the Blues in its games before the September international break. He has not been in any of the matchday squads for Chelsea, either.
The Belgian arrived in the same transfer window as Moises Caicedo. The Ecuadorian plays in the same position as Lavia, but Caicedo is the most expensive signing in Premier League history. Consequently, Lavia takes a back seat in any formation that does not use a double pivot. Fortunately for Lavia, Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino featured a double pivot regularly during his time at Tottenham.
Romeo Lavia injury puts doubt on eventual debut For now, Lavia will continue to watch Chelsea games from the stands. Upon Lavia’s arrival at Stamford Bridge, he watched a game with Chelsea owner Todd Boehly. As he nurses this injury, he will be unable to contribute to Chelsea on the pitch.
All of Chelsea’s spending and managerial changes have not solved the side’s struggles. After four games, Chelsea sits on four points. Pochettino’s side is currently in 12th in the Premier League after four games. That is where the Blues finished last season.
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Harsh criticism and related suspensions have led to Luis Rubiales, the President of the Football Association in Spain, resigning from his post. Rubiales notoriously kissed Spain star Jenni Hermoso after Spain won the 2023 Women's World Cup. Despite widespread requests for his resignation, Rubiales protested what he called a "social assassination" from critics. On Sunday, […]
Harsh criticism and related suspensions have led to Luis Rubiales, the President of the Football Association in Spain, resigning from his post. Rubiales notoriously kissed Spain star Jenni Hermoso after Spain won the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Despite widespread requests for his resignation, Rubiales protested what he called a “social assassination” from critics.
On Sunday, RFEF, the Spanish Football Federation, confirmed Rubiales presented his resignation. The decision ended the drawn-out saga that included Rubiales’s mother going on a hunger strike at a Spanish church. Yet, the move is paramount for Spanish soccer.
Players from the World Cup-winning squad call for change in the Spanish ranks. This helps answer one of the many rousing issues in Spanish soccer. While unrelated, the top Spanish women’s soccer division, the Liga F, went on strike due to pay discrepancies. Rubiales’s resignation at least answers one of the concerns the executives in RFEF face.
Luis Rubiales also featured on Piers Morgan Uncensored in an exclusive interview. There, he discussed how he cannot continue his work.
Spain can move on from Luis Rubiales after resignation Rubiales’s resignation helps allow 81 players to return. Those players, which include the 23 winners from the Women’s World Cup, vowed they would never represent Spain so long as Rubiales retained his post as President of the Federation. The controversy surrounding the Federation led to the sacking of Jorge Vilda, the head coach of the women’s team from the World Cup.
Now, Rubiales focuses on the legal battle. Rubiales faces a legal complaint regarding sexual assault and coercion. Jenni Hermoso testified against Rubiales on Tuesday. According to reports, a sexual assault charge carries a potential fine or up to four years in prison.
Rubiales’s conduct during the Women’s World Cup Final went far beyond just kissing Jenni Hermoso. Cameras spotted Rubiales repeatedly grabbing his crotch while near Spanish royalty in the stands. Then, after the game, he was in the squad’s locker room telling them he would pay for a trip to Ibiza. There, Rubiales said he would marry Hermoso.
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In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of Messi’s magical run in Major League Soccer, as well as catching listeners up on where we’ve been. That's just the start of the conversation as we also chat about the wonders of British motorway service stations, whether the Messi effect has been able to impact mainstream media, what the Messi effect is like in the United Kingdom, what the biggest benefit is of all after Messi's arrival in the United States of America.
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Released court documents are beginning to show how much money Qatar shelled out to receive the 2022 FIFA World Cup. A filing made by a Philadelphia-based organization revealed Qatar transferred millions to FIFA committee members. The Qatar National Bank (QNB) sent these funds directly. Committee members are in charge of selecting a host nation for […] Released court documents are beginning to show how much money Qatar shelled out to receive the 2022 FIFA World Cup. A filing made by a Philadelphia-based organization revealed Qatar transferred millions to FIFA committee members. The Qatar National Bank (QNB) sent these funds directly. Committee members are in charge of selecting a host nation for each World Cup tournament.
Tablet reports that documents from the QNB list names, bank account numbers, and exact amounts of money that changed hands. The magazine also points out that around $330 million went to 22 people between February of 2009 and December 2010. Voting took place on selecting a 2018 and 2022 World Cup host on Dec. 2, 2010.
FIFA members that voted for Qatar received the most in bribesQatar ultimately collected enough votes to beat out the United States as the host country for the 2022 competition. In the final round of balloting, the Middle Eastern country had 14 total votes, while the U.S. had eight. The outlet claims that a majority of the transferred money went to the 14 FIFA members.
Payments to the governing body officials came in two separate stages. Qatar sent part of the money before the vote. It sent the remaining funds once Qatar earned enough votes to host the 2022 World Cup. Many recipients of the bribery payments used offshore banking accounts. This tactic is typically used by people attempting to keep prying eyes away from business affairs.
Former Russian exec allegedly received biggest payoutThrough released documents, Tablet reports that the largest payments from Qatari officials went to Vitaly Mutko. Russia’s former minister for sport allegedly received over $100 million in combined payments. An initial $72.6 million transfer occurred in early 2009. Qatar completed its payments to Mutko with a $34 million transfer after the voting occurred in December 2010. The International Olympic Committee banned Mutko in 2017.
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar was a success on the pitch, but also the center of intense backlash. The tournament was the most-streamed World Cup in the competition’s history. Nevertheless, human rights activists lambasted Qatari organizers for the treatment of migrant laborers and strict LGBTQ+ laws.
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Several international federations replaced managers after the Women's World Cup, and Brazil joined that list by sacking Pia Sundhage following the team's worst-ever result. Starting in July of 2019, the Swedish coach has been in charge of a team that has players like Marta. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) was widely anticipated to fire her […] Several international federations replaced managers after the Women’s World Cup, and Brazil joined that list by sacking Pia Sundhage following the team’s worst-ever result.
Starting in July of 2019, the Swedish coach has been in charge of a team that has players like Marta. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) was widely anticipated to fire her after the team made history by losing in the group stage at the World Cup this past month.
After going 1-1-1 in Group F, Brazil finished in third place, behind France and Jamaica. The final result was 18th place in the tournament. Prior to Sundhage’s tenure, their lowest performance was in France in 2019, when they reached the Round of 16 before losing to the hosts by a score of 2-1 and ultimately placing 10th.
Brazil Federation president comments on Pia Sundhage sacking“We are ending Pia’s work with the CBF as of today. I want to thank her and all those who worked with and were part of the technical committee of the Brazilian Women’s Football Team, which participated in the Women’s World Cup.
“Pia also brought, in this period from 2019 until now, a job that, for the CBF and for Brazilian football as a whole, was very important. We wish her, in her new challenges, every success,” remarked Ednaldo Rodrigues, CBF president.
Gauging success with BrazilThe CBF is about to reveal its new coaching staff in preparation for the 2024 Olympics and next World Cup. Pia Sundhage‘s appointment in July 2019 brought heavy expectations for success. The Swedish coach delivered mixed outcomes.
With the former USWNT and Sweden manager at the helm, Brazil achieved both remarkable successes and disheartening failures. The biggest triumph was the 2022 Women’s Copa America. However, it is tough to forget the less-than-glorious moments. Brazil’s disappointing elimination from the World Cup in the Group Stage in the most recent tournament was the final straw. Additionally, in the Olympic competition of 2020, Brazil only reached the quarterfinals. That is well below the stature of the South American giant.
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Orange County SC agreed a deal with Feyenoord to send Korede Osundina to the reigning Eredivisie champions. Osundina, a United States U19 international, becomes the fifth Orange County player to be sold to a significant European team. “I’m beyond thrilled to move to Feyenoord and continue my career in the Netherlands,” Osundina said in a […] Orange County SC agreed a deal with Feyenoord to send Korede Osundina to the reigning Eredivisie champions. Osundina, a United States U19 international, becomes the fifth Orange County player to be sold to a significant European team.
“I’m beyond thrilled to move to Feyenoord and continue my career in the Netherlands,” Osundina said in a statement. “OCSC gave me the opportunity to play professional soccer and develop me, with a clear path to playing in Europe that I couldn’t have found elsewhere. I’ve enjoyed every moment of my time in Irvine and want to thank everyone for their incredible support.”
Center forward scored four goals during 2023 seasonThe highly rated striker netted four goals in 20 total appearances for Orange County SC during the current campaign. All of these appearances occurred during USL Championship play. The division is the second-tier league in the United States behind Major League Soccer.
Orange County SC is thrilled to announce the transfer of 19-year-old forward Korede Osundina to reigning Dutch champions @Feyenoord.
— Orange County SC (@orangecountysc) August 30, 2023
Orange County and Feyenoord previously announced a partnership back in February. The agreement, which is the first of its kind between a USL and a European club, will continue into the future. Osundina’s move to the Dutch side is the first transfer between the teams since the agreement’s announcement.
“Since our partnership with OCSC began, it became clear to me that the club offers a clear pathway to Europe for emerging talents in the USA,” stated Feyenoord exec Mark Ruijl.
“OCSC has a very good technical infrastructure, highly competitive environment, and a long-term vision that develops players like Korede for the next level. With this move, we believe Korede can take the next steps in his career, and we are thrilled to help him with that at Feyenoord.”
Kobi Henry broke league transfer record last seasonOsundina, a native of Naperville, Illinois, follows players like Kobi Henry with a massive move to Europe. The center-back previously shattered the USL Championship transfer record when he moved to French side Reims for $700,000. Feyenoord is reportedly paying Orange County around $215,000 for Osundina.
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For the next season, Borussia Mönchengladbach will be fielding Jordan Pefok, an American international who was formerly playing for Union Berlin. Due to his lack of playing time at Union Berlin, Jordan Pefok has been loaned out to the Bundesliga rival for the duration of the season. The loan deal between Borussia Moenchengladbach and the […] For the next season, Borussia Mönchengladbach will be fielding Jordan Pefok, an American international who was formerly playing for Union Berlin.
Due to his lack of playing time at Union Berlin, Jordan Pefok has been loaned out to the Bundesliga rival for the duration of the season. The loan deal between Borussia Moenchengladbach and the player was officially confirmed on Thursday.
According to Sky Germany, the buy option in his contract is worth around €5 million. Mönchengladbach’s first two Bundesliga games resulted in a loss and a draw. The club hopes the 27-year-old can turn around its season.
Jordan Pefok seeks playing time with Borussia MönchengladbachAccording to Roland Virkus, the head of sports operations at Gladbach, via Borussia’s official website: “Jordan is your classic number 9. He’s a target man up front, someone who can hold up the ball well, and an experienced Bundesliga player that will really bolster our attack.”
Meanwhile, Oliver Ruhnert, Union Berlin’s director of sports, commented: “Jordan played many games for us and scored important goals. However, the current situation with many offensive players has led us to agree on a loan.”
OFFICIAL: #USMNT striker Jordan Pefok has been loaned to Borussia Monchengladbach from Union Berlin. 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/ONiQ4clM5r
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) August 31, 2023
How did striker fare last season at Union?During his 42 games with Union Berlin in the 2022-23 Bundesliga season, the striker scored five goals. Also, he provided three assists. He had a great first half of the season. Afterward, he regularly came off the bench.
Pefok featured for Young Boys in the Swiss Pro League before switching over to Germany. The Swiss club had great success during Pefok’s time there as the American played a key role. In 88 total games with Young Boys, he scored 42 times. That included two goals in the preliminary round of the UEFA Champions League.
Pefok, who also goes by Jordan Siebatcheu featured for French clubs Stade Reims, Rennes and Chateauroux.
He swapped allegiances and is now playing for the USMNT. Previously, he played in the French ranks at the youth level. In 2021, he scored the game-winning goal for the Stars and Striper in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals against Honduras.
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After scoring two goals in Sunday's victory, Darwin Núñez said he owes his success to Marcelo Bielsa. The Uruguayan attacker scored late twice for the reduced Liverpool rallied for a 2-1 victory against Newcastle. This was the third game this season in which Núñez has been selected to the substitutes' bench. As a second-half substitution, […] After scoring two goals in Sunday’s victory, Darwin Núñez said he owes his success to Marcelo Bielsa. The Uruguayan attacker scored late twice for the reduced Liverpool rallied for a 2-1 victory against Newcastle.
This was the third game this season in which Núñez has been selected to the substitutes’ bench. As a second-half substitution, though, he left an impression on coach Jurgen Klopp.
The 24-year-old substituted in at the 77th minute and scored four minutes later to make it a tie game. Another excellent finish in the third minute of stoppage time sealed a memorable victory for his side, the Reds.
Núñez started third successive EPL match on benchAfter coming off the bench in every game this season, his impressive performance has prompted fans to demand that he start the next match against Aston Villa at home. Despite the team’s victory against Newcastle, Jurgen Klopp cited the necessity for “stability” as the reason for keeping the $87 million star on the bench.
The attacker is said to be working hard to become better, and he has now disclosed the positive effects of recent discussions with his new international boss, Marcelo Bielsa. Fifteen months after being let go from Leeds, Bielsa was hired as manager of Uruguay in May.
What did Darwin Núñez say of Marcelo Bielsa?“Bielsa showed me some things that seem positive to improve. I hope to meet him next week and do my best for the team,” Núñez told Sport 890.
“Some things he thinks are better. Like, when the opposing team is behind, not to run in front of the second center-back: to run behind so that he loses the mark. It was a very good chat with him. It’s a new stage with the national team and I hope it goes well.”
“The minutes that I have to play I always try to give my best. When I have to be on the bench, I go in angry in a good way because I always want to demonstrate. The hug with Klopp after the game shows the good relationship there is. I’m very happy for my moment. I always prepare myself in the best way for when it’s my turn.”
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While playing AFC Wimbledon on Wednesday, Chelsea faced devastating injury news regarding Levi Colwill. The young Englishman started all three games for the Blues in the Premier League. He earned his first start in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. After falling behind to a James Tilley penalty in the 19th minute, the Blues rallied for […] While playing AFC Wimbledon on Wednesday, Chelsea faced devastating injury news regarding Levi Colwill.
The young Englishman started all three games for the Blues in the Premier League. He earned his first start in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. After falling behind to a James Tilley penalty in the 19th minute, the Blues rallied for a 2-1 win. Noni Madueke and Enzo Fernandez scored the goals for Chelsea. Throughout the game, Mauricio Pochettino’s side was disappointing across the field.
Levi Colwill had to be taken off against Wimbledon due to injuryAfter trying to continue for almost an hour, Colwill made way for Malo Gusto. The Englishman met with a team doctor before he even reached the bench. They shuffled the defender down the tunnel into the locker room.
A first official #ThreeLions call-up!
Congratulations, @levi_colwill 🙌 pic.twitter.com/ftphU1nkuJ
— England (@England) August 31, 2023
Since coach Mauricio Pochettino already doesn’t have a full roster due to suspensions and injuries, losing Colwill would be a major setback.
What did Mauricio Pochettino say?Colwill’s status for Saturday’s game against Nottingham Forest was in doubt, but Pochettino has already allayed any concerns by saying the defender should be OK to play. Following the nail-biting Carabao Cup triumph, the boss addressed the media.
“No, he [Colwill] is not injured. It’s not a big issue, small problem. He got ice on his ankle but it’s not going to be a problem for the weekend,” he said.
This is also great news for Gareth Southgate, the manager of the English national team. Southgate picked Colwill for his first senior call-up ahead of Euro 2026 qualifying in September.
The last year has been quite successful for Colwill. The teenage defender excelled while on loan at Brighton last year, before going on to win trophies for his nation in Romania and Georgia. After all of his hard work, Chelsea decided to award him with a new six-year deal.
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On Thursday, European hopefuls learned their fate for this season's top club competition in the Champions League group stage draw. With so many top teams competing, there are immediately headline matchups. Defending champion Manchester City looks to remain atop the mountain this season. However, there are several challengers looking to dethrone Pep Guardiola's side. The […] On Thursday, European hopefuls learned their fate for this season’s top club competition in the Champions League group stage draw. With so many top teams competing, there are immediately headline matchups. Defending champion Manchester City looks to remain atop the mountain this season. However, there are several challengers looking to dethrone Pep Guardiola’s side.
The group stage is just the first step in the season-long race to win the crown as Europe’s best club. Even if many of the 32 teams are merely hopefuls, the group stage draw yielded some incredible matchups. One or two groups may stand out as more challenging than the rest.
The season kicks off following the September international break. The first batch of group stage games is Tuesday, Sep. 19 and Wednesday, Sep. 20. Coverage in the United States is available via Paramount+. The full schedule of games may feature select broadcasts on the CBS Sports Golazo Network or CBS Sports Network.
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UEFA Champions League group stage drawGroup A* Bayern Munich (GER) * Manchester United (ENG) * FC Copenhagen (DEN) * Galatasaray (TUR)
Group B* Sevilla (ESP) * Arsenal (ENG) * PSV Eindhoven (NED) * Lens (FRA)
Group C* Napoli (ITA) * Real Madrid (ESP) * SC Braga (POR) * Union Berlin (GER)
Group D* Benfica (POR) * Inter Milan (ITA) * RB Salzburg (AUT) * Real Sociedad (ESP)
Group E* Feyenoord (NED) * Atletico Madrid (ESP) * Lazio (ITA) * Celtic (SCO)
Group F* Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) * Borussia Dortmund (GER) * AC Milan (ITA) * Newcastle United (ENG)
Group G* Manchester City (ENG) * RB Leipzig (GER) * Crvena Zvezda (SER) * Young Boys (SUI)
Group H* Barcelona (ESP) * Porto (POR) * Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR) * Royal Antwerp (BEL)
Reaction to the Champions League group stage drawImmediately, the first group to jump off the page is Group F. AC Milan and Newcastle were arguably the best teams in pots three and four, respecitvely. UEFA drawing the two of them into the same group is a nightmare situation for any team coming out of pots one and two. PSG and Borussia Dortmund are familiar foes in the UEFA Champions League. Add in the seven-time champions Milan and a fiery Newcastle side and this is certainly the best group on average. Plus, American soccer fans get to watch Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah against Europe’s elite.
𝐔𝐄𝐅𝐀 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐄 𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐖
Which one do you think is the Group of Death? 💀 #UCLdraw #UCL pic.twitter.com/4nhn5SrUBv
— World Soccer Talk (@worldsoccertalk) August 31, 2023
Group B is also a fascinating group. The best club in the history of the Europa League, Sevilla, faces a tall task in Arsenal. The Gunners have not played in the Champions League knockout stage since 2016/17. Based on their form last season and now, Mikel Arteta’s side would fancy itself as one of the contenders. PSV Eindhoven is no pushover to get into the knockout stage, though. The Dutch club thrashed Rangers in the playoff stage just to get to the group stage.
In terms of weaker groups, Group E does not have a true contender. However, this does not mean it is a boring group. Instead, the groups without a top team can be more exciting because they are balanced. Feyenoord and Atletico Madrid will fancy themselves to get out of the group. Still, Lazio and Celtic coming out of pots three and four will find their draw favorable in the grand scheme of things.
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Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur are set to tussle over the signature of Conor Gallagher. The Chelsea midfielder has been linked with a move away from the club for most of the summer. However, the England international has, so far, stayed put. Gallagher has started every match so far this season under new Blues boss […] Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur are set to tussle over the signature of Conor Gallagher. The Chelsea midfielder has been linked with a move away from the club for most of the summer. However, the England international has, so far, stayed put.
Gallagher has started every match so far this season under new Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino. The midfielder even captained the team for their Carabao Cup fixture with Wimbledon on Wednesday as well. Nevertheless, Chelsea has brought in multiple high-profile players in midfield so far this summer.
New signings could force English midfielder out of ChelseaChelsea recently purchased Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia and Lesley Ugochukwu. Their combined fee hovered around $222 million. Caicedo is almost a guaranteed starter in Pochettino’s lineup for most matches. Lavia and Ugochukwu could also very well feature heavily in the team this season as well. The two youngsters, although highly rated, are still just 19. They need limited time to develop for now.
Nevertheless, Chelsea does have options in midfield and could allow Gallagher to depart for a big fee. The Blues previously rejected an offer from West Ham for the midfielder in the $50 million range. This means that either Bayern or Spurs will have to top this amount of money. The Guardian is claiming that Chelsea would listen to offers closer to $63 million.
Tottenham, Bayern exploring deals for GallagherSpurs do have money to spend after selling superstar striker Harry Kane to Bayern earlier in the month. The German giants spent around $110 million to secure the 30-year-old forward. While the Premier League side can afford Gallagher, they may first need to offload players. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is almost certain to depart the north London outfit this summer. Atletico Madrid and Manchester United both have links with the Denmark international. Spurs may have to sell Hojberg before making a late move for Gallagher.
Bayern, on the other hand, might prefer to grab Gallagher on an initial loan deal. This, however, will most not please Chelsea officials. Current Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel is familiar with Gallagher thanks to his previous 20-month spell with the west London club. Tuchel is also in talks with Chelsea regarding defender Trevoh Chalobah as well.
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Chelsea agreed a massive deal with Manchester City for England youth international Cole Palmer. According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, the Blues will pay up to $57 million including add-ons for the 21-year-old attacking midfielder. Palmer is expected to complete a medical at his new club on Thursday. It was reported earlier in the […] Chelsea agreed a massive deal with Manchester City for England youth international Cole Palmer. According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, the Blues will pay up to $57 million including add-ons for the 21-year-old attacking midfielder. Palmer is expected to complete a medical at his new club on Thursday.
It was reported earlier in the month that both Borussia Dortmund and West Ham were interested in signing Palmer. However, both clubs balked at City’s asking price. It was thought that the duo was quoted a fee closer to $48 million for the starlet. The reigning Champions League winners charged Chelsea a bit more due to the rivalry between the teams.
🚨 Chelsea have reached agreement with Man City to sign attacking midfielder Cole Palmer. #CFC expected to pay #MCFC fee in region of £40-45m for 21yo England youth international. Medical anticipated in next 24hr ahead of completing transfer @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/VG85QLpo9Q
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 30, 2023
Highly rated youngster departs City in search of playing timePalmer had previously insisted that he would prefer to remain with City. However, the youngster also admitted that he needs to be playing more often. The England U21 international starred in the UEFA Super Cup and Community Shield earlier in the month. Nevertheless, City manager Pep Guardiola has only given Palmer 10 total minutes in three Premier League matches this season.
The Spanish coach also recently confessed that a move away from the club was possible. This became even more apparent once City brought in Jeremy Doku from Rennes in a deal worth up to $70 million. Palmer already had a tough time getting into Guardiola’s starting lineup even before the addition of Doku.
Massive Cole Palmer move adds to incredible Chelsea spendingChelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino had been on the search for a versatile attacker. The Blues previously targeted Crystal Palace star Michael Olise for this role. The France youth international, however, opted to remain with his current club. He even signed a new and improved four-year contract with Palace as well.
Assuming the deal to sign Palmer becomes official, Chelsea will have brought in 11 new players during the summer transfer period. This comes after the club already spent over $660 million on 16 new players last season. Chelsea’s current net spending will approach $225 million once the clubs confirm the Palmer deal.
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When Harry Kane was leaving for Bayern Munich, Tottenham would not allow him to say farewell to his teammates. After 19 years at the club, the 30-year-old forward finally left in early August for Germany. The Bavarians paid $109 million to Tottenham with Kane in the last year of his contract. As a result, his […] When Harry Kane was leaving for Bayern Munich, Tottenham would not allow him to say farewell to his teammates.
After 19 years at the club, the 30-year-old forward finally left in early August for Germany. The Bavarians paid $109 million to Tottenham with Kane in the last year of his contract. As a result, his record-setting run in London came to an end. His 280 goals make him the club’s all-time leading scorer. He is second all-time in the Premier League scoring chart.
With three goals in his first two Bundesliga games, Kane has quickly become a fan favorite at Bayern Munich. However, Kane remains a Spurs legend. His time in north London may not have ended on such a positive note, though. A staggering report indicates his former team penalized him in some manner on his final day there.
Tottenham locked Kane out of training facilities before Bayern moveAccording to The Telegraph, soon before Kane left for Germany, Tottenham emailed him to advise him he shouldn’t go back to the training field. Since he could not see anybody, he did not give his ex-teammates proper goodbyes.
Unfortunately for the England captain, he was also not permitted to take any of his belongings with him when he flew to Munich later that day. The forward’s management remained silent on the matter of their client being warned to avoid the training facility in advance of his transfer to Bayern.
What did Spurs say about recent reports?Spurs, for their part, stated Kane has not been banned. Instead, he is welcome to return at any moment. When asked for comment, a representative from Tottenham said, via The Telegraph:
“Following the agreement of a deal with Bayern Munich, Harry was given permission to travel to Germany and so was not required to train. He is expected to return to the club as soon as he can to say his goodbyes.
“Harry and Daniel [Levy] have exchanged messages including best wishes on the birth of his son, Henry. As conveyed publicly, he is regarded fondly by all at the club and is always welcome.”
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Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad is set to test Liverpool's willingness to hold on to star winger Mohamed Salah. The Tigers have previously shown interest in signing the Egyptian. However, it has yet to submit a formal bid. This, however, could change in the coming days. Mail Sport is claiming that the Saudi side is preparing […] Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad is set to test Liverpool’s willingness to hold on to star winger Mohamed Salah. The Tigers have previously shown interest in signing the Egyptian. However, it has yet to submit a formal bid. This, however, could change in the coming days.
Mail Sport is claiming that the Saudi side is preparing a bid worth around $150 million for Salah. Sky Sports also reports that the official offer could be up to $190 million with add-ons included. Liverpool has been adamant that their star player is not currently for sale. Reds’ boss Jurgen Klopp reiterated these feelings during a recent press conference. The German manager claimed that Salah was “100%” committed to the Merseyside club and that they have not received an offer yet.
Reds coach remains calm on Salah situation“There’s nothing to talk about from our point of view. We don’t have an offer,” proclaimed Klopp. “Mo Salah is a Liverpool player. There’s nothing there. Obviously, if there would be [an offer] the answer would be no. That’s it.”
The manager was then asked directly by a reporter about the possibility of an incoming offer before the transfer deadline day. “I think about a problem when I have it, but there’s absolutely nothing at the moment,” confirmed the coach.
Salah supposedly open to Al-Ittihad moveNevertheless, Mail Sport also reports that Salah has given Al-Ittihad positive feedback regarding a potential move. Team officials from the Middle Eastern side even traveled to Europe on Tuesday to set up a base for the remainder of the transfer market.
The Premier League’s window is set to close on Friday, September 1st. This would make it difficult for Liverpool to find a replacement, should Salah move on. Saudi’s Pro League, however, has an extended transfer period. The Middle Eastern division’s transfer window does not close until September 7th.
Saudi sides have already done significant business with the Reds so far this summer. Jordan Henderson and Fabinho both departed the Premier League club for the Middle East. Roberto Firmino also joined Al-Ahli as a free agent after his Liverpool contract expired as well.
Salah previously signed a new three-year contract extension with Liverpool last summer. This means that the 31-year-old winger currently has two more years remaining on the deal. The Egyptian is the highest-paid player in Liverpool history, raking in around $441,000 each week.
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With UEFA finally taking a stand, the debate over whether added time should be so high at the end of each Champions League game continues. In the last nine months, FIFA pressured officials at both the men's and women's World Cups. They want games to run well beyond 90 minutes. In some cases, this surpassed […] With UEFA finally taking a stand, the debate over whether added time should be so high at the end of each Champions League game continues.
In the last nine months, FIFA pressured officials at both the men’s and women’s World Cups. They want games to run well beyond 90 minutes. In some cases, this surpassed 100 minutes on the field during regular time. FIFA requested all possible interruptions to the game, including replacements, injuries and other delays, go toward added time.
The president of the governing body, Gianni Infantino has given his approval of these rules. Given that the ball was in play for just 50–55 minutes every game, he also stressed the significance of providing better value for money to supporters.
Champions League reveals stance on added time ruleThe sport’s rules-making body, IFAB, agrees with these suggestions and hopes that local tournaments will eventually adopt FIFA’s policies. Nonetheless, UEFA will act contrary to the norm.
Director of UEFA, Zvonimir Boban, said as much. He cited concerns for player safety as the primary factor in the organization’s decision to diverge from FIFA’s lead.
On Wednesday, UEFA argued that last season’s average “effective playing time” for games in its flagship Champions League was 60 minutes and 7 seconds. According to Boban, it was around five minutes longer than in Europe’s top leagues.
What did Zvonimir Boban say?“It’s absolutely absurd. Regarding player welfare, it’s some kind of small tragedy or big tragedy because we are adding almost 12, 13, 14 minutes, which are very tough minutes to play,” he told The Times.
“I can speak from my experience, especially as a midfielder — when you get tired, it’s the last 30 minutes of the game. And then somebody comes and adds another 15, 12, 14 minutes of the game.
“How often we have spoken critically about the calendar and too many games? We are not listening to players and coaches. In England you know something even more than us because you have more games.
“And now we add to them, probably six, seven minutes more per game – over 65 games that is almost 500 minutes more per season. That is six games. It’s crazy. It’s too much so we will not do this. We will follow our guidelines.”
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In a surprise move just before the deadline, Barcelona’s young star, Ansu Fati will continue his career in the Premier League with Brighton & Hove Albion. Tottenham, Chelsea & Dortmund miss out Brighton struck a surprise loan agreement with Barcelona for the 20-year-old forward. The season-long deal does not include an obligation to buy. Brighton […] In a surprise move just before the deadline, Barcelona’s young star, Ansu Fati will continue his career in the Premier League with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Tottenham, Chelsea & Dortmund miss outBrighton struck a surprise loan agreement with Barcelona for the 20-year-old forward. The season-long deal does not include an obligation to buy. Brighton will cover a large portion of Fati’s salary per Barca’s demands.
The loan is a major coup for Brighton as it prepares for its first European campaign. It was reported that discussions were had with Tottenham, Chelsea as well as Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund. The loan will allow Fati to continue his development while potentially facilitating moves for Barcelona targets Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo.
💥 ¡ANSU AL BRIGHTON, INMINENTE!
Ansu Fati ya está en el aeropuerto de Sevilla y viaja a esta hora a Inglaterra para fichar por el Brighton, donde jugará un año cedido.
El delantero viajará a Londres y de ahí se trasladara a Brighton para firmar su contrato.
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— Jijantes FC (@JijantesFC) August 31, 2023
Ansu Fati joining Brighton after injuries and Barca financesFati burst onto the scene for Barcelona as a 16-year-old in 2019, becoming the club’s youngest-ever goalscorer. Initially, Fati formed a strong connection with Lionel Messi. Barcelona faithful often saw Fati as the long-term heir to Messi’s throne at Camp Nou.
However, two serious knee injuries derailed Fati’s progress over the last two seasons. He has struggled for regular playing time under Xavi and finds himself behind the likes of Raphinha, Gavi and Robert Lewandowski in the pecking order. In 2021 he signed a new contract with Barca through 2027 with a €1 billion buyout clause. However, Fati’s own father has expressed frustration over his lack of minutes under manager Xavi.
For Barcelona, loaning out Fati would help ease their financial issues and even possibly open space for new arrivals. However, losing one of their most gifted academy graduates would be a major blow, even if only temporarily.
The Catalan club’s president Joan Laporta recently reaffirmed his faith in Fati.
“Ansu is extraordinary, we are all in love,” Laporta said. “He is just another member of the squad, who we want to improve. We are very happy that he is still with us.”
Yet, Barcelona’s financial condition forced Laporta’s hand with a sizeable loan offer too good to pass up at this time.
Minimal time left in this transfer windowWith the transfer window set to slam shut on Sep. 1, it is time for Fati to resolve his future. A move to Brighton should give him plenty of playing time so long as he stays injury-free. Brighton, along with Premier League sides Liverpool and West Ham are heading to the Europa League Group Stage next month which will give Ansu Fati plenty of opportunity to display his talent not only in the UK but in Europe as well.
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The United States is where Novak Djokovic and Lionel Messi crossed paths as the Argentine adjusts to life outside of Europe. After signing with Inter Miami in July, Messi wasted no time demonstrating his prowess on the field. He led Inter Miami to the Leagues Cup, the club's first trophy. The most recent watershed event […] The United States is where Novak Djokovic and Lionel Messi crossed paths as the Argentine adjusts to life outside of Europe.
After signing with Inter Miami in July, Messi wasted no time demonstrating his prowess on the field. He led Inter Miami to the Leagues Cup, the club’s first trophy. The most recent watershed event occurred in New York City. There, he met the current world No. 2 in tennis, Novak Djokovic.
Messi is a known tennis enthusiast. Therefore, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner undoubtedly enjoyed the opportunity to meet a 23-time Grand Slam champion. The Serbian is still among the top players in the world of tennis. Most recently, he lost in the 2023 Wimbledon Final to Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz. Now, Djokovic is in the United States to compete in the US Open and reclaim his tennis dominance.
Djokovic enjoyed another meeting with MessiNovak Djokovic addressed ESPN Mexico about his recent dinner with the World Cup winner. “It’s the second time we met with each other. We talked for 15 minutes about everything, I would like to meet him and talk about everything again. Messi is a phenomenon. He’s a huge champion, I have a huge respect for him,” he said.
¡DE SU ENCUENTRO CON MESSI! 🤩🐐
🇷🇸 Djokovic habla en ESPAÑOL sobre el 🇦🇷. #ESPNenStarPlus pic.twitter.com/s1oSO6fUQV
— ESPN.com.mx (@ESPNmx) August 30, 2023
The pair had spoken to one another before, so their encounter in the US was not their first, as Nole pointed out. The tennis great has won an incredible 23 Grand Slam championships, which is the most in men’s tennis history. Fittingly, Messi has the most titles of any men’s soccer player in history.
Playoffs still out of reach for MiamiAfter ending his two-year stint with Paris Saint-Germain, Messi has been on fire for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer. Due in large part to his efforts, the league’s statistical cellar dwellers prevailed in the first-ever Leagues Cup, defeating Nashville SC on penalty kicks in the championship game.
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After a goalless draw against Nashville on Wednesday in MLS, the team’s playoff hopes were severely dented. This was the first time Miami failed to win since Messi’s arrival. It is safe to say that there is more to be done before the 37-year-old can assist the Florida team to the playoffs.
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Les Pirates supporters can utilize our Brest TV schedule to find all the club's matches available on US TV and streaming. One of the smaller top tier clubs in France, Brest have nonetheless carved out a niche in Ligue 1 in recent seasons. Brest TV Schedule and Streaming Links Stade Brestois 29 on TV and […] Les Pirates supporters can utilize our Brest TV schedule to find all the club’s matches available on US TV and streaming.
One of the smaller top tier clubs in France, Brest have nonetheless carved out a niche in Ligue 1 in recent seasons.
Brest TV Schedule and Streaming LinksStade Brestois 29 on TV and streaming: U.S. only:
Founded: 1950
Stadium: Stade Francis-Le Blé
Manager: Eric Roy
Ligue 1 titles: 0
Coupe de France: Quarterfinals (1983, 2015)
Lower division titles: Ligue 2 winners (1981)
You can find Stade Brestois, and the entire Ligue 1 schedule, on the networks of beIN SPORTS in the USA.
Between beIN SPORTS (English), beIN SPORTS en Español (Spanish), and beIN CONNECT (streaming), every Ligue 1 game is shown each week. A selection of Ligue 2 games are shown as well.
FOX Sports meanwhile has the rights to the Coupe de France competition as of 2023.
UEFA’s European competitions are available on Paramount+ in English. Univision, TUDN, UniMás, and ViX carry UEFA games in Spanish.
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Brest HistoryStade Brestois 29 was officially formed in 1950 after a merger of five different local clubs. One of those was Armoricaine de Brest, which the new club took the league place and much of it’s structure from, dated back to 1903.
The “29” in Brest’s official club name and badge is the number of the French départment of Finistere, where Brest is located on the far western point of the country.
By 1970, the club was in the second tier. At the end of the decade, they made it to Ligue 1 for the first time in their history. After a brief trip back down, Brest would spend most of the 1980s in the first division. 1987’s eight-place finish was the best league position ever attained by the club.
This era also came with a name change – to FC Brest Armorique.
In the early 90s, severe financial problems resulted in Brest going down to the second tier. Even worse, the club went completely bankrupt shortly after, forcing the professional team to be dissolved.
This left the amateur reserve team to carry on. In 1993 the Stade Brestois name returned, and the club continued on its climb out of the amateur ranks. The 2004 side – including Franck Ribéry – won promotion to Ligue 2.
2010 saw Brest back in Ligue 1 for the first time since the 1990s. Three seasons later they were back in Ligue 2. But at the turn of the 2020s, they were back in Ligue 1, where they’ve remained as of the 2023/24 season.
Since 2011, a small amateur team featuring immigrants from western France in the New York area has been sponsored by the club, known as “Stade Brestois NY”.
The Stade Francis-Le Blé has been the club’s home since 1922, and holds just over 15,000 fans.
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This FC Midtjylland TV schedule has team background and where you can watch Denmark's Ulvene in the US. Midtjylland is a newer club, only in existence since 1999, but is one of only five Danish clubs to have won the Superliga title since then (and one of only four to have won the title multiple […] This FC Midtjylland TV schedule has team background and where you can watch Denmark’s Ulvene in the US.
Midtjylland is a newer club, only in existence since 1999, but is one of only five Danish clubs to have won the Superliga title since then (and one of only four to have won the title multiple times in that timeframe).
FC Midtjylland TV schedule and streaming linksFC Midtjylland on TV and streaming: U.S. only:
Founded: 1999
Stadium: MCH Arena
Manager: Thomas Thomasberg
Danish top-flight titles: 3 (2015, 2018, 2020)
Danish Cup titles: 2 (2019, 2022)
Best European finish: UEFA Cup second round (2003)
Where can I watch the FC Midtjylland game?You can find Danish Superliga league games on OneFootball.
UEFA tournaments, including select qualifying games, are on on Paramount+. All Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League matches in the tournaments proper are shown live on the service with English commentary.
Univision, UniMás, TUDN and ViX are where to find Spanish-language UEFA matches.
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FC Midtjylland HistoryFootball Club Midtjylland is only a little over 20 years old. Created in 1999, the club is the result of a long merger process between Ikast FS (founded in 1935) and Herning Fremad (1918). These two clubs had been rivals for many years, but neither were major players in Danish football.
“Midtjylland” translates to “Central Jutland”, reflecting the central location of Herning and Ikast on the Danish mainland peninsula.
The club has performed at a high level since joining the fray. They were promoted to the first division in 2000, via achieving the highest point total of any club ever in the Danish second tier. Since, they routinely place in the upper half of the league table in the Superliga.
The 2010s have been particularly kind. All three of the club’s league titles, and both Danish Cup wins, have come since 2015. This has afforded the club the chance to participate in European competitions on a regular basis as well.
The club’s MCH Arena was built in 2004 and holds 12,000 supporters.
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The World Soccer Talk Pachuca TV schedule has all the details needed to follow Los Tuzos from the USA Once a middling-at-best side, Pachuca has emerged as one of Mexico's top clubs in the 21st century. Pachuca TV schedule and streaming links Pachuca on TV and streaming: U.S. only: Founded: 1901Stadium: Estadio HidalgoManager: Guillermo AlmadaLiga […] The World Soccer Talk Pachuca TV schedule has all the details needed to follow Los Tuzos from the USA
Once a middling-at-best side, Pachuca has emerged as one of Mexico’s top clubs in the 21st century.
Pachuca TV schedule and streaming linksPachuca on TV and streaming: U.S. only:
Founded: 1901
Stadium: Estadio Hidalgo
Manager: Guillermo Almada
Liga MX / Copa MX titles: 7 / 0
CONCACAF Champions League titles: 5
Copa Sudamericana titles: 1
Where can I watch the Pachuca game?Liga MX is shown across an array of different networks and platforms in the USA.
TelevisaUnivision channels – that’s Univision, UniMás, and TUDN in the US – have many games. Certain matches are also simulcast on, and sometimes exclusive to, the Spanish streaming service ViX.
If Chivas happens to be the home team in any game, those games are on Telemundo and streamed on Peacock.
Some league games are aired on FOX Deportes, and occasionally FS1 or FS2 (the only two networks that provide English coverage).
Fubo and DirecTV Stream will get you most of the channels that show Liga MX matches in the USA.
CONCACAF Champions Cup is on FOX Sports.
Every Leagues Cup game streams live on MLS Season Pass. Select games are also broadcast on FOX and Univision television channels.
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Pachuca HistoryClub de Fútbol Pachuca was founded in 1901, by miners who originally hailed from Cornwall in the UK. It is one of the oldest clubs in all of the Americas, and was a founding member of the Mexican Primera División in 1907 (which evolved into today’s Liga MX). The connect to mining gives the club its nickname of Tuzos (“gophers”).
Originally the club was called “Pachuca Athletic Club”, and it wasn’t until 1908 that a Mexican-born player first appeared for the side. Pachuca was one of only three clubs still standing in Mexico in the aftermath of the Mexican Revolution.
For much of their history, Pachuca was not one of the major clubs in the country. They made the first division in 1967, but would soon fall to the second-tier for nearly 20 years, before an up-and-down existence in the 1990s.
When the Mexican league switched to the apertura-clausura two-season format, Pachuca began to thrive. Since 1999, the club have won seven Liga MX titles and five CONCACAF Champions Cup/League titles.
They also made their mark in South America when, as an invited team, they won the Copa Sudamericana in 2006. To date they are the only non-CONMEBOL club to have won the competition.
Pachuca have played at the Estadio Hidalgo since 1993. The venue holds 30,000 fans.
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Our Shakhtar Donetsk TV schedule will show you where you can find matches on TV and streaming in the US. Sadly facing struggles due to conflict in their home country in recent years, Shakhtar Donetsk is one of Ukraine's top clubs – one of only two from the country to have won a major UEFA […] Our Shakhtar Donetsk TV schedule will show you where you can find matches on TV and streaming in the US.
Sadly facing struggles due to conflict in their home country in recent years, Shakhtar Donetsk is one of Ukraine’s top clubs – one of only two from the country to have won a major UEFA competition.
Shakhtar Donetsk TV schedule and streaming linksShakhtar Donetsk on TV and streaming: U.S. only:
Founded: 1936
Stadium: Donbas Arena
Manager: Patrick van Leeuwen
Top-flight titles: 15 (14 Ukrainian Premier League, 1 Soviet First League)
Cup titles: 17 (13 Ukrainian Cup, 4 Soviet Cup)
Best European finish: UEFA Cup winners (2009)
Where can I watch the Shakhtar Donetsk game?Unfortunately at present, Ukrainian Premier League games are not available in the USA.
UEFA tournaments however, are carried on on Paramount+. Every Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League game can be found live on the service in English.
Univision, UniMás, TUDN and ViX are the home of Spanish-language coverage of UEFA club competitions.
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Shakhtar Donetsk HistoryFootball Club Shakhtar Donetsk was founded in 1936, and is one of the oldest teams in Ukraine. The political situation in the country has greatly effected the club over the years.
Originally the club was known as Stakhanovets, named for coal miner and propaganda celebrity Aleksei Stakhanov. This gives the club it’s nickname of “Miners” and the hammer and pickaxe on their crest.
The club participated in USSR competitions from the outset, winning the top league in 1954 and the Soviet Cup in 1961, ’62, ’80 and ’83.
After Ukraine became independent in the 1990s, Shakhtar became, along with Dynamo Kyiv, one of the dominant sides in the county. They won the Ukrainian Cup twice in the 1990s, and got their first Premier League title in 2002. Since then they’ve amassed a huge pile of domestic trophies.
Also impressively, they won the UEFA Cup in 2009 – the final year before the competition was transformed into Europa League.
Unfortunately, for much of the 2010s the club has been displaced due to Russia’s war with Ukraine.
The 52,000-seat Donbas Arena opened in 2009. The UEFA 4-Star category venue hosted matches at Euro 2012. However since 2014 the stadium has been closed because of the war. This has meant Shakhtar has had to play home games in Lviv, Kharkiv, and Kyiv (with some European games staged in Hamburg, Germany).
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The World Soccer Talk Luton Town TV schedule has everything you need to watch each Hatters match on TV and streaming in the US. One of the most remarkable stories in the game in recent times, Luton have made an incredible climb back up the English pyramid – all the way to the Premier League. […] The World Soccer Talk Luton Town TV schedule has everything you need to watch each Hatters match on TV and streaming in the US.
One of the most remarkable stories in the game in recent times, Luton have made an incredible climb back up the English pyramid – all the way to the Premier League.
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Founded: 1885
Stadium: Kenilworth Road
Manager: Rob Edwards
English top-flight titles: 0 (1978)
FA Cup: Runners-up (1959)
Minor titles: League Cup (1988), Second Division (1982)
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Luton Town HistoryLuton Town Football Club were founded on April 11, 1885. “The Hatters”, as they are nicknamed due to Luton’s historical connection to the hat-making industry, have had a history of significant ups and downs.
The club were actually the first in southern England to turn professional, and joined the Football League in 1897. But financial issues forced them to withdraw in 1900. They’d rejoin for the 1920 season.
In 1955, Luton was promoted to the First Division for the first time ever. They’d last in the top tier for five seasons, also finishing as runners-up in the FA Cup during this period.
Then, in the 60s, they bounced down to the second, third, and finally fourth division. But promotions from 1968-1974 had them all the way back to the top division again. It wouldn’t be the last time the club would pull off an epic comeback, either.
The 1980s were a strong era, with the club spending 1982-1992 in the First Division. 1988 was a highlight year, as Luton knocked off Arsenal in the League Cup Final. Unfortunately, Luton finished in a relegation spot in 1992, missing out on the first year of the Premier League. This would be the last time they were in the top tier until 2023.
The journey back included points deductions and being relegated all the way out of the Football League. As recently as 2014, Luton Town were in England’s fifth tier. Less than a decade later, they were in the Premier League.
Kenilworth Road has been the home of Luton Town since 1905. Despite renovations to bring it up to EPL standards in 2023, the ground remains the second smallest in the league at just over 11,000 fans.
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Round two of the English League Cup welcomed 12 teams from the Premier League. Based on league positioning last season, the top eight teams in last season's Premier League bypassed to the third round. Therefore, Chelsea joined the League Cup in the second round. Tottenham Hotspur, on the other hand, also joined. Despite finishing eighth […] Round two of the English League Cup welcomed 12 teams from the Premier League. Based on league positioning last season, the top eight teams in last season’s Premier League bypassed to the third round. Therefore, Chelsea joined the League Cup in the second round. Tottenham Hotspur, on the other hand, also joined. Despite finishing eighth last season, West Ham earned an exemption into the third round because it is competing in Europe.
That proved to be a costly occurrence for Tottenham as it matched up against fellow Premier League side Fulham. Tuesday’s clash was one of two games involving two Premier League foes in the second round. Both came down to the wire, but Spurs’ trip to Craven Cottage was not kind.
New signing Micky Van de Ven put the ball into his own net to put Tottenham behind after 19 minutes. However, Richarlison leveled the game early in the second half. Neither side could find a breakthrough for the remaining half-hour of the 90. Therefore, the game went straight into penalties. Spurs center-back Davinson Sánchez was the only player to miss a penalty, allowing Tottenham to advance via a shootout. Despite the strong start to Premier League play, Spurs’ wait for a trophy will at least go on a little bit longer, as it is out of the League Cup.
Tottenham was not alone in struggling in the League Cup second round, though. Chelsea, Burnley, Everton and Crystal Palace all faced stiff tests.
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League Cup round two yields dramaThat Nottingham Forest-Burnley game was the other top-flight matchup in the second round. This game also went about to the wire, as Burnley left it late on the road. A scoreless affair led to Zeiki Amdouni scoring the only goal of the game in the 90th minute. Nottingham Forest, a semifinalist last season, exits the competition after just one game.
Everton and Chelsea had two similar games, as both barely managed 2-1 wins. Everton played away to Doncaster Rovers. Entering this game, Doncaster has one point through five games in League Two. As a result, it sits bottom of the English Football League. Everton has not had smooth sailing either, as it sits bottom of the Premier League after three games. Doncaster’s Joe Ironside gave the hosts the lead just before the halftime break.
Everton’s newest signing, Beto, drew the Toffees level. Then, another new signing, Arnaut Danjuma, provided Everton with the lead. Despite holding on for that one-goal win, Everton looked dismal against one of the worst teams in the fourth tier. Sean Dyche has serious work to do if Everton is to turn these early-season struggles around.
Chelsea knows a thing or two about struggling over the last season. Much like Everton, Mauricio Pochettino’s side found itself trailing in the first half at home to AFC Wimbledon, another fourth-tier club. Noni Madueke’s penalty in first-half stoppage time at least got the Blues back on track. Then, Enzo Fernandez scored in the 72nd minute. Like Everton, Chelsea held on to its one-goal lead to see off a fourth-tier team.
Enzo Fernandez scores his first Chelsea goal just seven minutes off the bench 👏 pic.twitter.com/QLiYNbM9jF
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 30, 2023
EFL Cup third-round drawWith the 24 second-round games concluding, the Carabao Cup third-round draw happened on Wednesday. The other 12 teams from the Premier League join the 24 winners from Tuesday and Wednesday’s games. There are some incredible matchups in this early stage of the competition. For instance, there are five games involving two Premier League foes. The pick of the bunch is either Newcastle hosting Manchester City or Brighton traveling to Chelsea.
Ipswich vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
Exeter vs. Luton Town
Aston Villa vs. Everton
Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace
Port Vale vs. Sutton
Bradford vs. Middlesbrough
Bournemouth vs. Stoke City
Lincoln vs. West Ham
Brentford vs. Arsenal
Chelsea vs. Brighton
Salford vs. Burnley
Fulham vs. Norwich City
Blackburn vs. Cardiff
Liverpool vs. Leicester City
Newcastle vs. Manchester City
Mansfield vs. Peterborough
The third round is scheduled for the week beginning Monday, Sep. 25. Coverage is available on ESPN+.
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Luton Town fans were finally able to watch their beloved club play at their home stadium on Tuesday night. The Hatters hosted League Two side Gillingham in a Carabao Cup fixture after stadium renovations finished. The hosts won the thrilling match 3-2 on their return to Kenilworth Road. Premier League regulations forced the club to […] Luton Town fans were finally able to watch their beloved club play at their home stadium on Tuesday night. The Hatters hosted League Two side Gillingham in a Carabao Cup fixture after stadium renovations finished. The hosts won the thrilling match 3-2 on their return to Kenilworth Road.
Premier League regulations forced the club to make significant alterations to its home arena following promotion to the Premier League this summer. Luton officials had to rebuild the Bobbers stand to comply with the top division’s media requirements. However, the renovations are not fully complete just yet. The new stand was at 75% capacity for their fixture versus Gillingham. Just under 9,500 fans were inside the stadium to watch the match.
Carabao Cup game a test run for games at Kenilworth RoadLuton CEO Gary Sweet has claimed that the cup match was a test ahead of a grueling Premier League campaign. “The cup tie and test event in the Bobbers represents a significant landmark in the development of this side of Kenilworth Road ahead of the planning for our first home game in the Premier League,” stated Sweet.
The Bobbers Stand is ready.
Join @GeoffDoyle1 & @SimonOxley9 for commentary tonight as the #Hatters take on Gillingham. The Show starts at 6pm with @Ashmead72 pic.twitter.com/V8bBgZ1XyK
— BBC Sport Three Counties (@BBCSport3CR) August 29, 2023
“Given the huge demands and the time and space constraints placed under us, we appreciate supporters’ patience in waiting for information.”
Stadium construction delayed Luton’s home opener against Burnley earlier in the month. The Hatters will, however, get the chance to host West Ham on Friday, September 1st.
Luton stand renovations only added hundreds of seatsDespite the massive changes to Kenilworth Road, the stadium only has a capacity of just over 11,300. This now means that Luton will narrowly not have the smallest ground in the Premier League. Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium currently holds a capacity of 11,307 fans.
The stand was impressively rebuilt in about three months. However, alterations helped broadcasters and league officials, rather than the fans. The $12 million stand has only added a few hundred seats underneath the massive media balcony above.
Nevertheless, Luton is still planning to build a new 23,000-seated stadium near the city’s center within the next three years. Assuming the Hatters remain in the top flight, this capacity would be situated between Burnley’s Turf Moor and Fulham’s Craven Cottage.
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In his first game with Inter Miami in MLS, Lionel Messi scored the game-capping goal in a 2-0 road victory against the Red Bulls. Messi entered the game in the 60th minute as a replacement in the Herons’ squad, who were already leading the score by 1-0. When he stepped on the pitch, a small […] In his first game with Inter Miami in MLS, Lionel Messi scored the game-capping goal in a 2-0 road victory against the Red Bulls.
Messi entered the game in the 60th minute as a replacement in the Herons’ squad, who were already leading the score by 1-0. When he stepped on the pitch, a small group of New York fans booed. However, their voices were quickly and decisively drowned out by shouts from every corner of Red Bull Arena.
Meanwhile, the 37-year-old put on a show for the home spectators by scoring. The Argentine legend played a fantastic through ball that was finished off with a tap-in goal. The tally gave his team a cushion with which to seal the victory.
Tickets for Messi’s MLS debut skyrocketedFor Inter Miami, this was Messi’s 11th goal of the season. His previous high was 10 goals in 7 games, which he accomplished during their Leagues Cup run.
Messi’s brief stint in the United States, which included appearances in both Open Cup play and the club’s recent Leagues Cup victory, has been a game-changer. For the team founded by David Beckham in 2020, this was their first title.
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Seeing as how Saturday’s game was Messi’s first regular season Major League Soccer game, demand for tickets skyrocketed. Prices were up a thousand percent from what they normally would have been for a New York Red Bulls game.
For last weekend’s game, the average price was $483, according to ticket reseller VividSeats’ interview with CNN. That is far more than the average price of $46 for a ticket to see the Major League Soccer club play in Harrison, New Jersey, which is about half an hour outside of Manhattan.
How did ESPN react to the NY Red Bulls selling Messi merchandise?
The New York Red Bulls are selling Lionel Messi T-shirts in the BullShop for tonight’s game vs Inter Miami CF. #RBNY #InterMiamiCF pic.twitter.com/tEE5PbxPTX
— Michael Battista (@MichaelBattista) August 26, 2023
It is also worth noting that in preparation for their match against Miami, the New York Red Bulls were seen selling Lionel Messi T-shirts at their team store, the BullShop. Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez, of ESPN’s Futbol Americas show, have criticized the club for marketing Messi merchandise.
“Small club mentality, this is weak. If there are any Red Bull fans, they surely must be just absolutely disappointed in this, come on,” Salazar commented. “It’s a completely outfitted league by Adidas. He is an Adidas athlete, I don’t know what mandates they are, but this to me isn’t as bad,” Gomez replied.
They were also perplexed by the fact that the New York Red Bulls needed the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s presence to fill their stadium.
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A high-ranking official with Shakhtar Donetsk has claimed that he would support bringing the UEFA Champions League final to the United States. Sergei Palkin, CEO and general director of the Ukrainian club, made the comments during a recent interview with The Athletic. The news outlet sat down with the soccer exec ahead of the European […] A high-ranking official with Shakhtar Donetsk has claimed that he would support bringing the UEFA Champions League final to the United States. Sergei Palkin, CEO and general director of the Ukrainian club, made the comments during a recent interview with The Athletic.
The news outlet sat down with the soccer exec ahead of the European Club Association (ECA) general assembly next week. The ECA is a group of execs that represent European clubs. Teams involved in this assembly typically tend to regularly feature in UEFA’s club competitions such as the Champions League.
The ECA is in Berlin. There, the group holds elections for board members of the organization. Palkin is running for one of these esteemed positions. If successfully elected, Palkin could then use his power in the ECA to potentially bring change to UEFA and FIFA.
Exec open to move to help promote European soccerAfter a series of questions, The Athletic‘s Adam Crafton asked Palkin about the possibility of playing a UEFA Champions League final in the United States. “Now this idea is quite interesting and it is one I would support definitely because this is directed to the promotion of European football,” proclaimed Palkin.
“Therefore, yes, we should consider these kinds of choices to bring our European football to, for example, the U.S. or different continents. It will be quite interesting. Why not?”
Palkin did, however, reject a separate question regarding a significant change to the Champions League. There has been a recent debate about potentially allowing Saudi clubs to feature in the Champions League. The soccer exec claimed that he was against this move because he is “quite traditional in this area.”
Clubs may help finance fan travel for Champions League Final in USAThe reporter also asked Palkin if European clubs would help pay for their fans to travel Stateside for the match. “First of all, we should analyze everything, before talking about operational issues,” claimed the exec. “But we need to be open-minded and I would support this idea to promote football for fans outside of Europe and make these steps to develop European football.”
European clubs are likely to be open to playing a Champions League final overseas. Nevertheless, this is not a well-supported notion at the fan level. Many European supporters want the biggest club game of the year closer to home.
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Manchester City star Erling Haaland is not following Lionel Messi to MLS anytime soon. However, the Norwegian sensation is not completely ruling out a move to the United States either. The Norwegian dominated English soccer last season, leading Manchester City to a record treble and scoring 52 goals in only 51 games. His first season […] Manchester City star Erling Haaland is not following Lionel Messi to MLS anytime soon. However, the Norwegian sensation is not completely ruling out a move to the United States either.
The Norwegian dominated English soccer last season, leading Manchester City to a record treble and scoring 52 goals in only 51 games. His first season in the Premier League was a huge success. He also played a key role in Pep Guardiola’s team lifting the FA Cup title, and the club’s first UEFA Champions League trophy.
The Citizens have a perfect 3-0 record to open the current Premier League season, and Haaland has a flawless 3-0 goalscoring record.
Could Haaland do it in MLS?Erling Haaland has not even thought about his future with the Etihad Stadium club, despite being under contract with them until 2027. The recent success of Lionel Messi with Inter Miami has prompted many to wonder whether Haaland would ever consider joining Major League Soccer.
The Norwegian forward recently made an appearance on the “Impaulsive” podcast hosted by Logan Paul and KSI. There, the 23-year-old pondered the question if he would want to follow in Lionel Messi’s footsteps and play in Major League Soccer.
Norwegian player refuses to close door on late MLS switchWhile some speculated that he may follow Messi to the US one day, the Norwegian quickly put an end to rumors that he would cross the Atlantic to display his skills. “I’ve not been there [in the United States] much, so it’s difficult to say,” Haaland said.
Yet, he has dropped hints that he would make a late-career switch to Major League Soccer. “But I’m 23, people are going over to the MLS and playing football there, I’ve never thought of it because I’m young. I’m a footballer, in ten years I’m 33 and I’ve got my last couple of years in football.”
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According to the club's marketing director, Lionel Messi's presence will have an unprecedented influence on Inter Miami, increasing revenue by a factor of four. New endorsement agreements with Adidas and Apple are part of Messi's $60 million annual salary offer with Inter Miami. He arrived in July and has been on fire since then. The […] According to the club’s marketing director, Lionel Messi’s presence will have an unprecedented influence on Inter Miami, increasing revenue by a factor of four.
New endorsement agreements with Adidas and Apple are part of Messi’s $60 million annual salary offer with Inter Miami. He arrived in July and has been on fire since then.
The Argentine has 11 goals in just nine games throughout three different competitions. He helped Miami to its first trophy with the Leagues Cup run. He played a major role in the US Open Cup semifinals. Then, in his MLS debut as a substitute, he scored again. Messi is unquestionably the club’s best asset. However, the benefits of the Herons’ move to acquire the World Cup champion go well beyond the playing field.
Xavier Asensi expects Inter Miami revenue boost thanks to MessiAfter 11 years with Barcelona, Xavier Asensi, commercial director for Inter Miami, moved there in 2021 and said that the club’s revenue has increased significantly thanks to Messi’s presence (to the tune of over $200 million).
“This must be clarified: Leo’s arrival is, above all, in order to win on the field”, Asensi said in an interview with Marca.
“Obviously, Leo is the player that sells the most commercially in the world. Modric, Ramos, Griezmann, or Busquets give you a little boost, but Leo is another dimension on a commercial level, he is out of this world. To get an idea, in 2024 we will multiply Inter’s income before Leo by four. There is a before and after Messi for Miami and for the entire MLS.”
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Miami laid ground for Messi’s arrival in 2020According to Joe Pompliano, Inter Miami made $56 million in 2022; if Asensi’s forecast is accurate, the club may reap a gigantic profit of $224 million in 2024. Asensi said that Mas had a significant role in Inter Miami’s coup of Messi by devising a plan to acquire the Argentinean starting in 2020.
“When I arrived in Miami, I saw that Jorge Mas’ idea was to be the reference for soccer in North America. And, although football is business, above all it is about the players. If what happens inside is good, then business is bigger.
“For this reason, there was no better business than Leo Messi, who is the number one of all time. And I told Mas if he was the man for the job. This was almost my first conversation with Jorge at the end of 2020.
“When they threw him out of Barca, the door opened. If they hadn’t thrown him out, he would still be there for sure. But the option was opened, and that’s where the rest of us entered. Then he went to Paris and there was nothing we could do until June 2023. It is true that everyone was looking at Saudi Arabia, but we continued working on our own, planning his arrival. I’ll give you a fact: if you look closely, no one played with the number 5 or the number 10 in Miami…”
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Real Madrid's pursuit of Kylian Mbappe may not exactly be over just yet. According to Vozpopuli, the LaLiga giants are close to signing the France international from Paris Saint-Germain. The Spanish outlet claims that Real president Florentino Perez has sanctioned a late bid for the player. Spanish club would have to spend big to grab […] Real Madrid’s pursuit of Kylian Mbappe may not exactly be over just yet. According to Vozpopuli, the LaLiga giants are close to signing the France international from Paris Saint-Germain. The Spanish outlet claims that Real president Florentino Perez has sanctioned a late bid for the player.
Spanish club would have to spend big to grab Mbappe a year earlyAlthough they did not name an exact fee, Vozpopuli did state that PSG is willing to drop their asking price for the star by around $55 million. The Ligue 1 champions previously put a hefty price tag of about $273 million on Mbappe. This is despite the fact that the Frenchman is entering his final year under contract. Assuming this is accurate, Real may have to pay PSG around $218 million to secure Mbappe now.
Splashing this much cash on the electric forward would certainly be surprising. After all, Real is already likely to sign Mbappe as a free agent next summer. The Spanish side would be spending over $200 million to have the Frenchman on the roster a year early. This massive amount of money also does not include the player’s expensive contract as well.
Real manager Carlo Ancelotti also recently declared that his team was done purchasing players this summer. The coach emphatically ruled out any possible incomings when asked directly about the situation ahead of the Sep. 1 deadline.
Outlet claims Real will make move due to limited striker optionsNevertheless, the outlet cites Karim Benzema’s departure from the club and Vinicius Junior’s injury as reasons for the reversal. Benzema previously joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad and Real has not yet found a replacement for the center forward. Vinicius also recently suffered a hamstring injury that will sideline the star for multiple weeks.
Despite the setbacks in the squad, Real has won all three of their LaLiga matches so far this season. Summer signing Jude Bellingham has taken over much of the scoring for the club. The midfielder has already netted four goals in the trio of league games with his new club.
Mbappe has also hit the ground running during the 2023/24 campaign as well. After previously being locked out of the team, the Frenchman has scored in both Ligue 1 matches since entering the fray once again. PSG is currently pursuing Eintracht Frankfurt striker Randal Kolo Muani in an attempt to bolster their attacking front line.
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The transfer of Matheus Nunes to Manchester City is almost complete. Wolves, Nunes' representatives and Manchester City agreed to a transfer worth around $66 million. To make up for the loss of Kevin De Bruyne to injury, Pep Guardiola sought to improve his midfield options. Previously, City targeted Lucas Paqueta of West Ham, but they […] The transfer of Matheus Nunes to Manchester City is almost complete. Wolves, Nunes’ representatives and Manchester City agreed to a transfer worth around $66 million.
To make up for the loss of Kevin De Bruyne to injury, Pep Guardiola sought to improve his midfield options. Previously, City targeted Lucas Paqueta of West Ham, but they have now shifted their focus to Nunes.
Wolves quickly turned down City’s first reported bid of approximately $60 million. This is well below the Molineaux side’s value, which was closer to $76 million. Moreover, Wolves were hesitant to sell their former record signing.
However, the 2022-23 treble winners did not give up on signing Nunes. The Portuguese went on strike earlier this week to try and force through a transfer to the Etihad.
Deal also includes another player going to MolineauxCity and Wolves have since settled their differences. Fabrizio Romano reports the two Premier League clubs struck an agreement. The Italian journalist indicated that the Citizens would only pay around $65.6 million for the Portuguese midfielder.
As per the terms of the deal, 21-year-old youngster Tommy Doyle will be moving in the other way. Doyle, who also plays in the midfield, was on loan at Sheffield United last year and was instrumental in the promotion of that team to the Premier League.
He also played a role in England’s triumph in the Under-21 European Championships this summer, entering the pitch from the bench in the championship game. Earlier this summer, Doyle said he hoped to continue on loan away from Manchester for another season.
Wolves make history as Matheus Nunes joins Manchester CityAfter the final paperwork is done, Nunes will become City’s fourth signing of the summer. Previously, Guardiola landed Mateo Kovacic, Josko Gvardiol, and Jeremy Doku.
This is Wolves’ most expensive transfer ever. The transfer fee will surpass the $60 million that Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal spent for their ex-captain Ruben Neves earlier this summer.
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Lionel Messi's arrival at Inter Miami has certainly created a unique buzz around Major League Soccer. Match tickets have skyrocketed in recent weeks and Messi jerseys are currently on backorder until October. Nevertheless, fans are not the only ones wanting more of the World Cup winner. Media members are also having to adjust to the […] Lionel Messi’s arrival at Inter Miami has certainly created a unique buzz around Major League Soccer. Match tickets have skyrocketed in recent weeks and Messi jerseys are currently on backorder until October. Nevertheless, fans are not the only ones wanting more of the World Cup winner. Media members are also having to adjust to the mania surrounding Messi.
Under league guidelines, MLS players typically have to be available for postgame interviews. This, however, has not yet been the case so far for Messi. The Argentine superstar did not speak to reporters after his MLS debut at the weekend. Although he has made eight appearances for Miami during cup matches, Saturday’s game with the New York Red Bulls was his official debut in the North American league.
MLS claims that Messi did not violate league media accessDespite scoring in the game as a substitute, Messi avoided the media after the match. Messi doing this, according to the Associated Press, was a direct violation of the MLS media access policy. League rules state all players must be available to speak with reports 15 minutes after each game.
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However, the league issued a statement on Tuesday claiming that there was simply a “misunderstanding” in the moment. “There was a misunderstanding regarding Lionel Messi’s media access. He has not violated any guidelines for his media availability in Major League Soccer,” the statement read.
Stadiums cannot currently hold mass Messi interviews Miami’s home stadium, DRV PNK Stadium, as well as many other MLS arenas, are not exactly ready to accommodate the media frenzy surrounding Messi. The interview room at DRV PNK Stadium, for instance, is designed for 60 to 70 media members. Nevertheless, hundreds reportedly applied for access to the team following the arrival of Messi.
Historically speaking, Messi has not granted a ton of interviews during his career. In fact, his only real press conference with Miami occurred on Aug. 17. The superstar has instead opted for one-on-one interviews with select news outlets.
According to league sources at Yahoo! News, MLS officials are currently reviewing their media guidelines in the wake of the Messi situation. The league implemented the aforementioned rule back in 2017 and has not updated it since. However, MLS is exploring its options to help accommodate media members gain access to the superstar.
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USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter named his first squad in his return to the side for a pair of September international friendlies. The United States is taking on Oman and Uzbekistan as it turns its attention to both the 2024 Copa America and the 2026 World Cup. Both of those competitions are taking place in […] USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter named his first squad in his return to the side for a pair of September international friendlies. The United States is taking on Oman and Uzbekistan as it turns its attention to both the 2024 Copa America and the 2026 World Cup. Both of those competitions are taking place in the United States.
The 23-man squad is Berhalter’s first decision since his return to the USMNT. He briefly departed following the 2022 World Cup, where the United States reached the round of 16. A highly public feud between Berhalter and the family of Gio Reyna put questions over his future with the side. However, US Soccer brought Berhalter back, and he is under contract through the 2026 World Cup.
His first squad features a mix of players that featured regularly for him in Qatar back in November and December. However, there is also the chance that four players may earn their first international appearance for the Stars and Stripes. Notably, that includes two players from Inter Miami who are benefitting from the Lionel Messi craze and success.
Berhalter calls European-based squad for USMNT September friendliesCallender and Cremaschi are two of just four players from Major League Soccer. The others are Cade Cowell and Miles Robinson from San Jose and Atlanta, respectively. The rest of the squad features players from the Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, the Bundesliga and prospectively Ligue 1 in Folarin Balogun.
Twelve of the players in the squad were part of the 2022 World Cup team. Notable omissions from that team include Tyler Adams and Gio Reyna. Despite Berhalter’s seemingly cold relationship with Reyna, he assured reporters that the Borussia Dortmund star is out only because of injury. Both Reyna and Adams are nearing a return to fitness, but it was not worth the risk for two friendlies. Ricardo Pepi, who missed out on that World Cup squad, is back in this camp.
Ten of the players in the squad changed clubs in the summer including Folarin Balogun. That includes six players that were on that World Cup team.
This 23-man squad plays in its two friendlies in early September. The first game is in St. Louis against Uzbekistan. Then, three days later on Sep. 12, the USMNT faces Oman. Both games are available on TNT for English-language audiences. Spanish-language coverage is available on Universo and Peacock.
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Full USMNT squad for September friendlies Goalkeepers*
Drake Callender (Inter Miami), Ethan Horvath (Nottingham Forest), Matt Turner (Nottingham Forest).
- Defenders
Sergiño Dest (PSV Eindhoven), Kristoffer Lund (Palermo), Mark McKenzie (Genk), Kevin Paredes (Wolfsburg), Tim Ream (Fulham), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Miles Robinson (Atlanta United), Joe Scally (Borussia Monchengladbach).
- Midfielders
Johnny Cardoso (Internacional), Ben Cremaschi (Inter Miami), Luca de la Torre (Celta Vigo), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Yunus Musah (AC Milan), Malik Tillman (PSV Eindhoven).
- Forwards
Brenden Aaronson (Union Berlin), Folarin Balogun (Arsenal/Monaco), Cade Cowell (San Jose Earthquakes), Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan), Tim Weah (Juventus).
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Manchester United is trying to acquire Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat in the final days of the transfer window. United first expressed some interest in the Moroccan international midfielder at the beginning of the summer. However, until now, no significant progress has been made in the negotiations. There has been a change, though, as the transfer […] Manchester United is trying to acquire Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat in the final days of the transfer window.
United first expressed some interest in the Moroccan international midfielder at the beginning of the summer. However, until now, no significant progress has been made in the negotiations. There has been a change, though, as the transfer deadline of this Friday approaches. Since Amrabat has said he will only leave Fiorentina, United is attempting to sign him on loan.
Does United loan offer for Amrabat entertain Fiorentina?According to The Athletic, the Red Devils are now seeking to negotiate a loan deal for the Moroccan international. The publication mentions although the 27-year-old player would want to play for United, the club’s financial fair play issues make a permanent transfer to Old Trafford difficult.
Amrabat has a contract with the Serie A side Fiorentina through 2024, with an additional year’s extension possible. The squad, however, has started the new season without him.
The midfielder has been practicing alone throughout this period because the Italian team demanded over 20 million euros to let Morocco’s World Cup hero leave. Consequently, reports from Sky Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio suggest Viola had turned down Manchester United’s loan offer for the player in the past few hours.
United desperate need of help in midfieldUnited has been a team that has been full of hype. Still, the additions of Mason Mount, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund this summer await better results. Multiple sources indicated Erik ten Hag is considering recruiting more help, especially in midfield.
Players like Christian Eriksen and Casemiro are still productive. Yet, each is already in his 30s. Also, Mason Mount is fighting back from an injury. Moreover, Fred departed for Turkey, which left Erik ten Hag shorthanded in the center of the field. Finally, Scotland international Scott McTominay may go. United must add to its midfield to shore up depth.
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USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter has revealed that he has not yet spoken to Gio Reyna. The duo's relationship soured at the end of 2022, which ultimately led to U.S. Soccer allowing the coach's contract to expire. Nevertheless, the organization brought back Berhalter earlier this summer. The coach discussed his relationship with Reyna during a […] USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter has revealed that he has not yet spoken to Gio Reyna. The duo’s relationship soured at the end of 2022, which ultimately led to U.S. Soccer allowing the coach’s contract to expire. Nevertheless, the organization brought back Berhalter earlier this summer.
The coach discussed his relationship with Reyna during a recent interview with Vanity Fair. Berhalter claimed that he is consulting mediation experts on how to effectively approach the sticky situation. “It’s not something where you just pick up the phone and say, ‘Hey, bud, here’s how it’s going to be.’ There is work to be done,” Berhalter told the magazine.
“We both want the U.S. to win the World Cup and be very successful and now it’s figuring out a way to cooperate to do that.”
USMNT needs Berhalter and Gio Reyna to be on same pageAs he re-enters the fray once again, Berhalter must find a way to gel with the midfielder. Reyna is one of the most talented players in the team’s setup. The attacking midfielder stars at the club level with German giants Borussia Dortmund and made his senior USMNT debut at the age of 17.
The Dortmund star played sparingly under Berhalter at the 2022 World Cup. Then, earlier this year, he rejoined the side after a row between his parents and Reyna. The midfielder started both Nations League fixtures in March before starring against Mexico and Canada this summer. Reyna provided assists for both U.S. goals in their Nations League final triumph against Canada in mid-June.
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Coach claims to have already talked to majority of USMNT rosterBerhalter also admitted to Vanity Fair that he has made calls to almost every other USMNT player. However, the coach is approaching Reyna with caution. “We started this process of how to set expectations a little and figure out how we’re going to move forward together,” continued Berhalter.
“Some of it will involve him, some of it will involve us, and eventually, hopefully, it leads towards Gio being comfortable in the team. Comfortable that he’s being evaluated fairly and coached fairly and held to the same norms and standards as everybody else.”
Reyna suffered an injury in the matchup with Canada this summer and has not yet featured for Dortmund this season. Nevertheless, the starlet has recently returned to training with the Bundesliga side. Assuming he is ready to play soon, Berhalter may choose Reyna to feature against Uzbekistan or Oman. If not yet fit, the midfielder may have to wait another month to feature for the USMNT again.
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The injury bug has struck Manchester United hard, and things are worse now that Raphael Varane is spending time on the sidelines. Old Trafford has been with a limited choice of defenders since Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia joined the treatment room, and now the Frenchman has chimed in. The seriousness of Varane's injury has […] The injury bug has struck Manchester United hard, and things are worse now that Raphael Varane is spending time on the sidelines. Old Trafford has been with a limited choice of defenders since Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia joined the treatment room, and now the Frenchman has chimed in. The seriousness of Varane’s injury has been confirmed by an official statement issued by United.
“Raphael Varane will be missing from the team when Manchester United face Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday due to injury. The France international came off at half-time in our 3-2 win against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on Saturday due to the complaint, which is expected to keep him out for a few weeks”, it read.
The Sunday journey to the Emirates Stadium will also be without Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo, Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount, all of whom are also nursing injuries.
What happened to Varane?At halftime of last Sunday’s 3-2 victory against Nottingham Forest, the French central defender exited due to pain. Victor Lindelof replaced the Frenchman in United’s comeback win. Erik ten Hag decided to remove Varane to prevent any additional injury as United prepares for Arsenal.
The defensive stalwart has started every game so far and scored the game-winning goal in the season-opening victory against Wolves. However, this will be the ninth injury for him since he joined United two years ago. The approaching internationals in September will help shorten his layoff.
How long will player be out for?As reported by Sky Sports, Varane’s absence might go as long as six weeks. United is reluctant to let Harry Maguire leave the club this summer because of the injury to Varane.
Varane retired from the France national team in February. Therefore, he can use the upcoming international break to focus on his recovery. Meanwhile, Maguire may have another chance to make a good impression on the Dutch boss.
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Real Madrid star Vinicius got off to a great start of the season but then was dealt an early blow. After leaving last weekend’s 1-0 La Liga victory against Celta Vigo, the club announced in a statement that the Brazilian had injured the biceps femoris in his right leg. Therefore, he would be unable to […] Real Madrid star Vinicius got off to a great start of the season but then was dealt an early blow.
After leaving last weekend’s 1-0 La Liga victory against Celta Vigo, the club announced in a statement that the Brazilian had injured the biceps femoris in his right leg. Therefore, he would be unable to participate in the 2026 World Cup South American Qualifications.
Vinicius is thus expected to miss around six weeks of action. He will not be able to make it in time for the September FIFA date, but he will be there for the October international window.
The Real Madrid attacker should return for Los Blancos’ encounter against Osasuna on Oct. 8, according to Marca.
Raphinha gets first Brazil call since Qatar World Cup in Vinicius placeStarting on Friday, Sep. 8, Brazil begins its quest to reach another World Cup. That starts against Bolivia. Then, Brazil travels to Peru on Sep. 12 for its first road game in qualifying.
New Selecao coach Fernando Diniz has chosen Raphinha to replace the injured 23-year-old Vinicius in the Brazil squad, according to the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).
The last time the 26-year-old donned his country’s jersey was during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. It was there that Croatia knocked the five-time champions out of the competition in the Quarterfinals.
Following the performance last year in Qatar, Brazil did not include him in the roster for the March exhibition games. To date, Raphinha has scored five goals in 16 international appearances for the Canarinha.
This could fix his rocky start of seasonBrazil did not call up the Barcelona forward last time around. Now, an injury to Vinicius has opened the door for him to finally get a shot. He must use this opportunity to re-establish himself as a regular member of the Selecao squad.
His season started poorly under Xavi. Due to his red card in the first league encounter against Getafe, he missed the Blaugrana’s next two games of the new campaign.
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Folarin Balogun, a talented player for Arsenal seeking a permanent place for minutes, is on his way out. Fitting in his desire, Monaco is acquiring the USMNT forward permanently. Last season, the American was on loan at Reims and still under full contract at Arsenal. He scored 21 goals in the league for Reims last […] Folarin Balogun, a talented player for Arsenal seeking a permanent place for minutes, is on his way out. Fitting in his desire, Monaco is acquiring the USMNT forward permanently. Last season, the American was on loan at Reims and still under full contract at Arsenal.
He scored 21 goals in the league for Reims last season. This change gives him an opportunity to play significant minutes this season. There was no guarantee of consistent playing time at the Emirates. Balogun was behind both Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah in Mikel Arteta’s squad. While Jesus has been injured, Nketiah has two goals in Arsenal’s first three games of the campaign.
USMNT forward fell out of Arteta’s favorThe Gunners had shown a willingness to consider bids for the attacker, who is reportedly not in Arteta’s plans. The Arsenal manager informed reporters of the plan for Balogun before the season began.
“The plan with Flo doesn’t change at all. But unfortunately, with Gabby [out], we’re not going to have him. We have other options to play with different qualities of players, so we will adapt.”
How much did Monaco pay for Folarin Balogun?According to Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners’ upper management of the club approved his transfer to Monaco because of a substantial sell-on clause. After factoring in incentives, the club will collect a total of $44 million for his services.
Folarin Balogun will officially join Monaco on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the American completed his checkups and physicals to ensure he is medically sound.
After a successful youth career with both the Arsenal and the England national team, Balogun switched allegiances to the United States. Chelsea and Inter Milan also enquired about the American striker this summer.
However, even though he had a great last season in Ligue 1, he will not be guaranteed a starting spot for Monaco this year. Wissam Ben Yedder, the French superstar and the club’s main striker, leads a talented squad of attackers for the club.
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The World Soccer Talk VfL Bochum TV schedule has information, game listings and more for Die Unabsteigbaren. Bochum are one of the oldest sports clubs on Earth, dating to the 1840s. VfL Bochum TV Schedule and Streaming Links VfL Bochum on TV and streaming: U.S. only: Founded: 1848Stadium: Vonovia-RuhrstadionManager: Thomas LetschBest German top-flight finish: 5th […] The World Soccer Talk VfL Bochum TV schedule has information, game listings and more for Die Unabsteigbaren.
Bochum are one of the oldest sports clubs on Earth, dating to the 1840s.
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Founded: 1848
Stadium: Vonovia-Ruhrstadion
Manager: Thomas Letsch
Best German top-flight finish: 5th (1997, 2004)
DFB-Pokal titles: 0 (runners-up in 1968 and 1988)
Best European finish: UEFA Cup 3rd Round (1998)
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VfL Bochum HistoryVerein für Leibesübungen Bochum 1848 Fußballgemeinschaft is one of the oldest sports clubs in the world, with origins in 1848 (and an official founding date of February 1849).
But the football arm of the club, then known as Turnverein zu Bochum, gegründet 1848, didn’t actually kickoff until 1911. It wasn’t until a forced merger under the Nazi regime in 1938 that the present-day VfL Bochum came about.
They never won a title in the then-regional first division setup in the country, due to dominant Schalke being in the same division.
The club were forced to play as part of a combined side during World War II due to player shortages. After the war, they returned as an independent side.
Bochum were playing in the third tier when the Bundesliga was formed in 1963. The club did not make it to the national top division until 1971.
They’d maintain this place for two decades+, until 1993, when a yo-yo era began. They go up and down between the top two tiers for the next two decades, before spending much of the 2010s in the 2. Bundesliga. The first season of this stretch, they missed out on returning immediately to the top tier, losing in the promotion playoff final.
Bochum finally returned to the Bundesliga in 2021, where, as of 2023, they’ve remained since.
The club’s home ground is the Ruhrstadion, built in 1921 and renovated most recently in 2011. The stadium holds 26,000 fans.
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Our Southampton TV schedule will have Saints fans ready to watch every league and cup match. The Saints were founding members of the Premier League, but recently have dropped down to the Championship. Southampton TV Schedule Southampton on TV and streaming: U.S. only: Founded: 1885Stadium: St. Mary's StadiumManager: Russell MartinBest English top-flight finish: Runners-up (1984)FA […] Our Southampton TV schedule will have Saints fans ready to watch every league and cup match.
The Saints were founding members of the Premier League, but recently have dropped down to the Championship.
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Founded: 1885
Stadium: St. Mary’s Stadium
Manager: Russell Martin
Best English top-flight finish: Runners-up (1984)
FA Cup titles: 1 (1976)
Lower division titles: 2 (3rd division, 1922 & 1960)
Where Can I Watch the Southampton Match?A selection of EFL Championship games are shown live each week on ESPN+. The FA Cup and League Cup are also available on the streaming service.
Southampton offers its own streaming and audio platforms for select games as well.
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Southampton HistorySouthampton were found in 1885 as St. Mary’s Young Men’s Association F.C. They would undergo several name tweaks early on -first to St. Mary’s FC, then Southampton St. Mary’s, and finally Southampton FC by 1897. The club joined the Southern League in 1984.
Southampton won the Southern League six times between 1897 and 1904. 1900 and 1902 saw the club finish as runner up in the FA Cup.
Around this time, a member of Spain’s Athletic Bilbao (that played for the then-affiliated Atlético Madrid) purchased 50 Southampton kits during a trip to England for the clubs to use. This is why both Spanish sides share the same red and white colors of Southampton.
In 1920, the Saints joined the Football League as part of the new Third Division. They would earn promotion in 1922, the beginning of a three-decade stint in the second tier. The club were forced to move games to Portsmouth’s Fratton Park when a bomb damaged their home ground, The Dell, in 1940.
Southampton first reached the First Division in 1966.
The highest honor to date for the Saints came in 1976, when they defeated Manchester United in the FA Cup Final.
From 1978 to 2005, Southampton were members of the top tier, including being founding Premier League members in 1992. The 2000s saw the club relegated twice, down to League One in 2009. The Saints would win back-to-back promotions in 2011 and 2012 to return to the EPL. They’d remain until 2023, when they finished last and returned to the Championship.
The St Mary’s Stadium has been Southampton’s home since opening in 2001. It holds 32,384 fans, making it the largest football ground in southeast England. Allegedly, rival Portsmouth fans buried a Pompey shirt under the ground during construction which supposedly cursed the club. The Saints lost their first several games at the stadium, before a pagan Celtic ritual was performed and apparently lifted the hex.
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Check out this Middlesbrough TV schedule to make sure you're up to date on every Boro game that will air in the US. Boro were founding members of the Premier League, but were relegated in the very first season of the new top flight in 1992 Middlesbrough TV Schedule Middlesbrough on TV and streaming: U.S. […] Check out this Middlesbrough TV schedule to make sure you’re up to date on every Boro game that will air in the US.
Boro were founding members of the Premier League, but were relegated in the very first season of the new top flight in 1992
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Founded: 1876
Stadium: Riverside Stadium
Manager: Michael Carrick
Best English top-flight finish: Third (1914)
FA Cup: Runners-up (1997)
Lower titles: League Cup (2004), Second Division (1927, 1929, 1974, 1995)
Where Can I Watch the Middlesbrough Match?The EFL Championship has several games each week shown live on the streaming service ESPN+. The English FA Cup and League Cup can also be found there.
Middlesbrough also offers its own streaming video and audio packages for select games (those not selected for the EFL’s international broadcast deals – i.e. ESPN+).
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Middlesbrough HistoryMiddlesbrough go way back, to 1876, as an amateur club. Then turned pro first in 1889, then permanently in 1899. During their amateur years, they won the FA Amateur Cup twice, in 1895 and 1898.
By 1903, the club had made it to the First Division – their home for much of the next five decades. Alas, the third place finish in 1914 remains Middlesbrough’s best league finish ever.
The club would be a mostly second-tier side from the 1950s through the 80s, but made it back to the top just in time to become founding members of the Premier League when it started in 1992. Unfortunately, they got sent right back down at the end of that campaign.
Since, the club’s history has been marked by two distinct eras – the mid-90s through the late 2000s with every season save one in the EPL, and 2010 to today, with all but one season spent in the Championship.
Boro’s top honors include winning the League Cup in 2004, which sent them to one of their rare European appearances. They’d end up as runners-up in the 2006 UEFA Cup.
Riverside Stadium opened in 1995. It was built as a result of the Taylor Report, in the aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster, which required all-seater stadiums in the top levels of English soccer. The ground has hosted several international matches over the tears, and game in the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.
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It's easy to watch the Blades from the USA with our Sheffield United TV schedule. The Blades are four-time FA Cup winners, and won the First division title at the end of the 19th century. Sheffield United TV schedule and streaming links Sheffield United on TV and streaming: U.S. only: Founded: 1889Stadium: Bramall LaneManager: Paul HeckingbottomEnglish top-flight titles: 1 […] It’s easy to watch the Blades from the USA with our Sheffield United TV schedule.
The Blades are four-time FA Cup winners, and won the First division title at the end of the 19th century.
Sheffield United TV schedule and streaming linksSheffield United on TV and streaming: U.S. only:
Founded: 1889
Stadium: Bramall Lane
Manager: Paul Heckingbottom
English top-flight titles: 1 (1898)
FA Cup titles: 4 (1899, 1902, 1915, 1925)
Where to find Sheffield United on TVPremier League games feature weekly on the USA Network, with NBC usually showing one game each weekend. Any games not shown on either of those networks are streamed on Peacock Premium. Universo and Telemundo have TV games in Spanish.
The FA Cup and League Cup can be found on ESPN+.
In the event Sheffield advances to Europe, UEFA tournaments are streamed on Paramount+, with Spanish commentary on Univision/TUDN/UniMás/ViX.
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Sheffield United HistoryThe very first origins of the club come from Sheffield United Cricket Club. That organization was founded in 1854, and was the first English sports team to use the word “United” in its name. Members of the cricket club founded Sheffield United Football Club in 1889.
The club’s nickname, The Blades, and badge featuring two swords comes from Sheffield’s reputation as a major producer of cutlery. They contest the “Steel City Derby” with nearby Sheffield Wednesday.
Sheffield were founders of the Football League Second Division in 1892. They won promotion to the first tier immediately, becoming the first club to be promoted to the First Division.
The Blades won the First Division in 1898, and four FA Cups – in 1899, 1902, 1915 and 1925. Unfortunately, nearly a century later, these remain the most recent major honors for the club.
However, thanks to lower division titles in subsequent years, United hold a rare distinction. They are one of only five clubs to have won all four professional divisions of English soccer.
The club were founding members of the EPL in 1992, but lasted only two seasons before dropping to the second tier for over a decade. Six seasons in the 2010s were spend in League One, the third tier, before a climb back to the top in 2020.
Bramall Lane was opened in 1885, originally a cricket ground. It’s been Sheffield United’s home for their entire existence. This long tenure makes it the oldest major professional football stadium in the world still hosting games.
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The World Soccer Talk Nottingham Forest TV schedule has each match for the historic club. Forest are two-time European Cup (Champions League) winners, making them one of six English clubs to have accomplished the feat. Nottingham Forest TV schedule and streaming links Nottingham Forest on TV and streaming: U.S. only: Founded: 1865Stadium: City GroundManager: Steve CooperEnglish top-flight titles: 1 […] The World Soccer Talk Nottingham Forest TV schedule has each match for the historic club.
Forest are two-time European Cup (Champions League) winners, making them one of six English clubs to have accomplished the feat.
Nottingham Forest TV schedule and streaming linksNottingham Forest on TV and streaming: U.S. only:
Founded: 1865
Stadium: City Ground
Manager: Steve Cooper
English top-flight titles: 1 (1978)
FA Cup titles: 2 (1898, 1959)
European titles: European Cup – 2 (1979, 1980)
Where to find Nottingham Forest on TVPremier League games each week air on the USA Network and NBC in English. Peacock Premium streams non-TV games. Universo and Telemundo have Spanish coverage of matches.
The FA Cup and League Cup stream live on ESPN+. UEFA tournaments are on Paramount+ and Univision/TUDN/UniMás/ViX.
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Nottingham Forest HistoryNottingham Forest were founded all the way back in 1865. The club originally played at the Forest Racecourse, which his likely the source of the name “Nottingham Forest”.
Forest are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world, only behind local rivals Notts County who were formed three years prior in 1862. The Nottingham derby dates back to 1866. The two clubs play less than 1,000 feet apart – Forest’s City Ground and County’s Meadow Lane are located on either side of the River Trent. This makes them the closest two professional stadiums in England.
In the 19th century, Forest hosted other sports like bandy and shinty (both similar to hockey) and even baseball (they were British champions in 1899). Nottingham were helpful in getting other clubs off the ground – donating shirts to Arsenal and Everton, and helping Brighton find a home ground.
The club were rejected when attempting to join the Football League at its founding, but eventually did join in 1892.
The club’s most notable era came in the 1970s and 80s. This was under the guidance of the legendary management team of Brian Clough and Peter Taylor. They won their only First Division title to date (1978), two League Cups (’78 and ’79), and back-to-back European Cups (today’s Champions League) in 1979 and 1980.
Another pair of League Cup titles arrived in 1989 and 1990, but this was the end of the glory era for the club. They were a part of the first Premier League season in 1992, but have since spent most of their time in the lower tiers. Before 2022/23, the last time Forest was in the Premier League had been 1999.
The City Ground holds 30,000 supporters, and opened in 1898. Three matches at Euro 1996 were staged at the venue.
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Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day free trial promotion for new subscribers, giving fans the ability to watch a ton of soccer fans (and other content) for free.After the 7-day trial, Paramount+ is just $5.99 per month. And guarantees you access to all of the Champions League and Europa League games through the end of the 2023/24 season.Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.Paramount+ includes exclusive original programs such as Evil, Star Trek Discovery, Star Trek Picard, The Good Fight, and The Stand, as well as movies including A Quiet Place Part II, Infinite and more. You can also stream CBSN (CBS News), CBS Sports HQ and ET Live, as well as — with the Premium Plan — your local CBS network.Advantages of Paramount+ include (1) More than 10,000 episodes of CBS content, (2) more than 2,000 soccer games a season, and (3) will stream every UEFA Champions League game through 2024.Paramount+ also includes plenty of other soccer games from the Europa League, Conference League, Serie A, NWSL, Argentine league, Concacaf Nations League, away World Cup qualifiers for the US men and women’s national teams plus action from the Brazilian league, Asian Champions League and much more.Paramount+ is available on PC or Mac as well as Roku, iPhone and Android phones, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation 4, Samsung smart TV, Vizio and XBOX One.SEE MORE: Schedule of Champions League games on US TV and streamingTo find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Here are the steps to sign up for your 7-day free trial to Paramount+:1. After clicking the ‘Try It Free’ button, you’ll see the following page that explains the two choices you’ll find. Click ‘Continue’ to be presented with the options:2. Choose between the ‘Limited Commercials’ or ‘Commercial Free’ option. If you want to save over 15% with an annual plan, click the checkbox. Then hit ‘Continue’ to move on.3. Next, you’ll need to create a free Paramount+ account:4. Enter your contact details, and click ‘Continue’ to move to the next step.5. The following page explains the free 7-day trial:6. Enter your payment details and then click ‘Start Paramount+’ to begin your free trial.Photo credit: Imago
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With ESPN+, you can watch Doncaster vs Everton and tons more League Cup games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple, Android, and Amazon Fire devices, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Chromecast, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Oculus Go.Now with ESPN+, you can stream Bundesliga, LaLiga, Championship, League One, League Two, FA Cup, League Cup, US Open Cup, International Champions Cup, Eredivisie, Sweden’s Allsvenskan, MLS out-of-market games and USL.ESPN+ is only $9.99/month.Even better, ESPN is now offering The Disney Bundle that includes ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ for only $12.99 per month. Not only do you get all of the soccer with ESPN+, but you also get hit movies and TV shows with Hulu AND you get Disney+ that features Star Wars, Marvel movies, Disney movies and shows, films from Pixar and feature documentaries from National Geographic.In addition to all of the soccer coverage, ESPN+ also includes UFC, MLB, MLS, NHL, select PGA TOUR golf, Top Rank Boxing, cricket and Grand Slam tennis from Wimbledon to the US Open and Australian Open. Plus you get instant access to your favorite college sports like football, basketball, lacrosse, softball and more.There’s also the daily ESPN FC show, 30 For 30 documentaries, exclusive access to studio programs and more.Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Manchester United has informed former captain Harry Maguire that he will not be leaving the club this summer. Maguire had earned offers from several clubs for his services. Notably, West Ham United submitted a bid that never went through. Now, United does not have the time to find a viable replacement. Therefore, the outcast center-back […] Manchester United has informed former captain Harry Maguire that he will not be leaving the club this summer. Maguire had earned offers from several clubs for his services. Notably, West Ham United submitted a bid that never went through. Now, United does not have the time to find a viable replacement. Therefore, the outcast center-back remains a role player in Erik ten Hag’s ranks.
According to The Guardian, that move to West Ham fell through because Maguire wanted a payment from the Red Devils. He would have taken a reduced salary at West Ham, and he wanted to regain the money that he would be losing by moving. Manchester United refused, so Maguire denied the move. West Ham went on to sign a different center-back from Stuttgart as it missed out on Maguire.
For the player, this puts a strain on the possibility of regular first-team minutes in the Premier League. Maguire has not featured for Manchester United through three Premier League games this season. He was on the bench in the 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest. However, he remains behind Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof as United’s center-back options.
West Ham have decided to leave the race for Harry Maguire, as things stand — after trying again but no green light from Man United ⛔️⚒️ #WHUFC
He’s no longer on the club’s list at this stage, as @Plettigoal reported. pic.twitter.com/SAzr02OszI
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 29, 2023
That said, Raphael Varane picked up a knock against Nottingham Forest. That could force the French World Cup winner out for six weeks. This opens the door for Maguire to play at the expense of Varane’s absence.
Harry Maguire still not overly content at Manchester UnitedEven if Maguire is staying at the club that broke records to sign him, it is not smooth sailing for the English defender. Erik ten Hag stripped Maguire of captaincy at the club before the season started. With England preparing for Euro 2024, Gareth Southgate may want players who are getting minutes.
Southgate has picked Maguire regardless of his minutes in the past, and the English defender may hope that remains the case in the near future.
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American fans of the UEFA Champions League have much to be excited about as they watch the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League draw. Christian Pulisic is back in the competition with AC Milan alongside Yunus Musah. Brenden Aaronson is too, as he joined Union Berlin this summer. There are more American talents that could feature, too. […] American fans of the UEFA Champions League have much to be excited about as they watch the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League draw. Christian Pulisic is back in the competition with AC Milan alongside Yunus Musah. Brenden Aaronson is too, as he joined Union Berlin this summer. There are more American talents that could feature, too.
However, that is just the beginning of the intrigue for global audiences. The UEFA Champions League is the biggest club competition in the world. Last season, fans saw Manchester City win the competition for the first time en route to the treble. Along the way, City knocked off the defending champions of both Germany and Spain, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Both of those clubs will have eyes out for revenge this season.
Each of these major clubs learns their fate as they watch the UEFA Champions League draw. In the United States, that is available on Paramount+ on Thursday, Aug. 31.
Watch the UEFA Champions League drawThe UEFA Champions League draw commences at noon ET on Thursday. Coverage for American audiences is exclusive to Paramount+. However, this is not much of a surprise. Most of the Champions League games throughout the season are exclusive to CBS’s paid streaming platform.
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The live draw is happening in Monaco, and representatives from each of the 32 group-stage teams will be in attendance.
Group stage participants finalized WednesdayAs of now, 26 of the 32 teams already secured their spots in the group stage draw on Thursday. Playoff fixtures on Tuesday and Wednesday round out all of the teams competing.
After that, these 32 teams go into four pots. Fittingly, there are eight teams in each pot. A club’s positioning for the group stage draw comes based on either their finish in the previous season’s domestic campaign or their club coefficient calculation. This is, more or less, how well a team has done in European play over the last five seasons.
The previous season’s winners of the top leagues, the Champions League and the Europa League go into pot 1. Pot 2 consists of elite teams that did not win those competitions last season, but have had success in Europe in recent campaigns. Pots three and four are other domestic league champions. Plus, it includes the clubs that finished toward the top of the best European domestic leagues. The full list of teams and their pots is available on the UEFA website.
Then, each Champions League group has one team from each pot. There are stipulations that teams from the same country cannot compete against one another in this stage. After the draw, the group stage in the UEFA Champions League commences on Sep. 19. Coverage is available on Paramount+.
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Soccer pundit Chris Sutton does not believe that Lionel Messi will have a long-term impact on Major League Soccer. The former Blackburn and Celtic striker made the claims while on the It's All Kicking Off podcast. Regardless of the Messi signing, Sutton states that the North American league is still a place where foreign players […] Soccer pundit Chris Sutton does not believe that Lionel Messi will have a long-term impact on Major League Soccer. The former Blackburn and Celtic striker made the claims while on the It’s All Kicking Off podcast. Regardless of the Messi signing, Sutton states that the North American league is still a place where foreign players go to retire. This, according to the former attacker, will not change anytime soon.
Sutton was asked directly by the podcast host if Messi’s arrival will have any significant long-term effect on the league. “I think the MLS would like to think so, but I don’t think it will long term,” replied Sutton. “Short term, they’ll have the Messi phase. And then when he’s had enough, it will go back to what it was before. It’s a league for, dare I say, washed-up players. For European players who want to go to America for the lifestyle with the families at the end of their career.”
Sutton played over 500 total matches for various clubs in England and Scotland. He ended his career with a sole substitute appearance for the England national team. After retirement from the game, the former striker attempted management with Lincoln City. Sutton has since worked in punditry for several outlets.
Former player labels Messi as “washed-up” talentNot only did Sutton dismiss Messi’s impact, but he also proclaimed that the recent World Cup winner is currently washed up. “He’s washed up for him, isn’t he? He’s still good, but you know, he’s washed up,” continued Sutton. “Just as Ronaldo is washed up going to the Saudi Pro League. They’re not the players which they once were, because they wouldn’t go there.”
“He’s coming to the end of his career. He’s not the player which he once was, because if he had serious ambition, he would have gone back to Barcelona. I mean, Inter Miami, it’s great. Go over there and take the accolade and raise the profile for a bit. And he’s still a great player and he’s going to attract the crowds.”
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Barcelona could not afford to sign Messi this summerBoth Barca and Messi wanted a reunion earlier this summer before the superstar agreed to join Miami. Nevertheless, financial difficulties within the LaLiga side blocked any real option for them to re-sign the beloved playmaker. Barca essentially couldn’t even guarantee Messi that they could register him in league play. Messi even admitted that he had an offer from another European team but would not sign out of respect for Barca.
The 36-year-old superstar has already been a smash hit for Miami. The club has collected the Leagues Cup title, its first-ever trophy, after Messi scored in every game of the competition. He then led the team to the U.S. Open Cup final after two assists in a thrilling victory over Cincinnati.
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Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel is targeting Trevoh Chalobah, the Chelsea defender that he used during his time at Stamford Bridge. The German manager needs defensive reinforcements after Bayern offloaded Benjamin Pavard to Inter Milan officially on Tuesday. Therefore, any additions at the back are welcome in Tuchel's ranks. According to MailSport, Chalobah is a […] Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel is targeting Trevoh Chalobah, the Chelsea defender that he used during his time at Stamford Bridge. The German manager needs defensive reinforcements after Bayern offloaded Benjamin Pavard to Inter Milan officially on Tuesday. Therefore, any additions at the back are welcome in Tuchel’s ranks.
According to MailSport, Chalobah is a name Chelsea would be willing to let go. Mauricio Pochettino and the Chelsea ranks would be willing to make some sales. That way, they can afford more attacking threats. Romelu Lukaku departed the club on another loan, this time joining Jose Mourinho at Roma. Any money a deal for Trevoh Chalobah can go toward a new striker, winger or midfielder.
For Bayern, the German Supercup loss to RB Leipzig may have opened Tuchel’s eyes to the defensive inefficacies in his squad. Three goals against in that game was not the start to the season the German wanted in his first full season at Bayern Munich. With Kim Min-jae and Matthijs de Ligt at the back, Chalobah can be a bridge to help build play forward.
In his time at Chelsea, Chalobah played in 45 Premier League games. The majority of his appearances came at center-back. However, he also featured as a right-back when called upon. That versatility, as well as the potential to play as a holding midfielder, is good for the Bavarians. Tuchel may want to bring the same talent he saw in Chalobah a few years ago to Bayern.
Tuchel courting Chalobah to Bayern is latest Chelsea moveChalobah has struggled for consistent playing time in the constant overturn of players at Chelsea. Last season, he made 18 starts in the Premier League. Then, he made a further seven substitute appearances while remaining an unused reserve on 10 occasions. That is less than what he did under Tuchel in the 2021/22 season, which was the German’s only full season at Stamford Bridge.
Chalobah would likely fall in the pecking order to some of the talents that Bayern Munich has. Yet, with the playing experience the 24-year-old has, Tuchel thinks his depth would be a worthy addition for another Bundesliga push.
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Prominent Italian manager Claudio Ranieri had choice words for Roberto Mancini, who recently took over the Saudi Arabia national team job. Mancini was the manager of the Italian national team. However, he stepped down just before Italy continued its UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying in September. Speaking to Supertele, Ranieri said the riches of Saudi Arabia […] Prominent Italian manager Claudio Ranieri had choice words for Roberto Mancini, who recently took over the Saudi Arabia national team job. Mancini was the manager of the Italian national team. However, he stepped down just before Italy continued its UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying in September.
Speaking to Supertele, Ranieri said the riches of Saudi Arabia are not his main deciding factor when it comes to a managerial job. Instead, it is the drive to win the biggest competitions. Mancini is surely receiving a handsome paycheck, even compared to his earnings with the Italian National Team.
“Saudi Arabia national team? I honestly would not have gone. I prefer motivation other than money,” Ranieri said.
Panchina in Arabia? 🇸🇦
La risposta di Ranieri: 😎😳#Ranieri #SuperTele #DAZN pic.twitter.com/GlA6q3aDDj— DAZN Italia (@DAZN_IT) August 28, 2023
Ranieri is a journeyman when it comes to soccer management. Currently, he is the boss of Cagliari in Serie A. However, his previous managerial stints include stops in Italy, France, England, Spain and international teams. His most famous role for most was his time with Leicester City. There, he helped the relegation favorites to win the Premier League in one of the most stunning turnarounds in history. However, he has since seen a fall from the top. His different times at clubs brought different success. The least successful of those was a relegation-bound half-season with Watford.
Ranieri says Mancini Saudi Arabia move is all about moneyThe Italian is a prominent name, just like Roberto Mancini. However, despite his older age, Ranieri does not see money as his main motivation. Roberto Mancini may not have shared that viewpoint. Mancini was a contender to leave the Italian national team after a failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. That said, he did lead the side to the Euro 2020 crown in dramatic fashion against England.
Now, Mancini is making upwards of $25 million per year in his three-year contract with the Saudi Arabia national team. That contract runs through 2026, when Saudi Arabia will attempt to qualify for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles participated in a melee outside of a club after his team's loss to Manchester City. The Magpies suffered a 1-0 defeat to the reigning Premier League champions on Saturday, August 19th. After the loss, Lascelles went for a night out with his brother and friends. However, people attacked the duo outside […] Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles participated in a melee outside of a club after his team’s loss to Manchester City. The Magpies suffered a 1-0 defeat to the reigning Premier League champions on Saturday, August 19th. After the loss, Lascelles went for a night out with his brother and friends. However, people attacked the duo outside of the Tyneside establishment.
Newcastle defender Lascelles suffered minor injuryThe Times is reporting someone elbowed the captain’s younger brother in the fight. A member of the Lascelles’ group was knocked unconscious as well. The unnamed man later went to the hospital after police arrived at the scene.
Video of the incident, since circulated on social media, shows a brawl involving multiple men outside of the club. At one point, Lascelles ducks out of the way of a thrown vodka bottle. While attempting to cool the situation, someone punched the defender in the back of the head.
However, after receiving the blow, Lascelles then threw a punch at his attackers. The Newcastle center-back reportedly suffered a minor ear injury during the incident. The aforementioned news outlet also claims that the player and his group were threatened with a gun as well.
Police asking for help as they look for more informationArea police responded to the scene, but they arrived after the fight had already dispersed. “Shortly after 4 a.m. on Sunday, August 20, we received a report of disorder involving a number of people on Westgate Road, in Newcastle city center,” stated a Northumbria Police spokesperson. “Officers attended however it is believed that those involved had already left the scene before they arrived.”
Lascelles was on the bench for Newcastle’s matchup with Liverpool at the weekend. The English defender has remained as the club captain despite losing his place to star duo Fabian Schar and Sven Botman. Former manager Rafa Benitez previously gave the defender the armband back in 2016. Lascelles has been with the team since making a $5 million move from Nottingham Forest in 2014.
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Barcelona vs Cadiz on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Barcelona vs Cadiz WHAT LaLiga WHEN 1:30pm ET / 10:30am PT • Sunday, August 20, 2023 WHERE ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream STREAM WATCH NOW With ESPN+, you can watch Barcelona […]
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Kilmarnock vs Celtic on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Kilmarnock vs Celtic WHAT Scottish League Cup WHEN 10:00am ET / 7:00am PT • Sunday, August 20, 2023 WHERE Paramount+ FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day free trial promotion […]
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Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day free trial promotion for new subscribers, giving fans the ability to watch a ton of soccer (and other content) for free.
After the 7-day trial, Paramount+ is just $5.99 per month. And guarantees you access select Scottish league and cup matches, plus access to all Champions League and Europa League games through the end of the 2023/24 season.
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Paramount+ includes exclusive original programs such as Evil, Star Trek Discovery, Star Trek Picard, The Good Fight, and The Stand, as well as movies including A Quiet Place Part II, Infinite and more. You can also stream CBSN (CBS News), CBS Sports HQ and ET Live, as well as — with the Premium Plan — your local CBS network.
Advantages of Paramount+ include (1) More than 10,000 episodes of CBS content, (2) more than 2,000 soccer games a season, and (3) will stream every UEFA Champions League game through 2024.
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Paramount+ is available on PC or Mac as well as Roku, iPhone and Android phones, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation 4, Samsung smart TV, Vizio and XBOX One.
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Aston Villa vs Everton on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Aston Villa vs Everton WHAT English Premier League WHEN 10:00am ET / 7:00am PT • Sunday, August 20, 2023 WHERE USA, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Sling Blue FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW With […]
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Aston Villa vs Everton on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Aston Villa vs Everton | | WHAT | English Premier League | | WHEN | 10:00am ET / 7:00am PT • Sunday, August 20, 2023 | | WHERE | USA, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Sling Blue | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
With Fubo, you can watch Aston Villa vs Everton and tons more Premier League games with a 7-day trial. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.
Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC (in select cities), CNBC, USA, FOX (in select cities), FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.
Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.
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Here are the steps to take to watch the game with your free Fubo trial:
1. Click on this link for the Fubo 7-day trial.
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Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.
To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Spain vs England on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Spain vs England WHAT FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Final WHEN 6:00am ET / 4:00am PT • Sunday, August 20, 2023 WHERE FOX, Universo, Telemundo, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Sling Latino, Peacock […]
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Spain vs England on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Spain vs England | | WHAT | FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Final | | WHEN | 6:00am ET / 4:00am PT • Sunday, August 20, 2023 | | WHERE | FOX, Universo, Telemundo, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Sling Latino, Peacock Premium | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
With Fubo, you can watch Spain vs England and tons more World Cup 2023 games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.
Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FOX, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC, CNBC, USA, FOX, FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.
Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.
The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox One
Here are the steps to take to watch with your free Fubo trial:
1. Click on this link for the Fubo 7-day trial.
2. Click on the red ‘Start for free’ button (see screengrab below)
3. On the login page, enter your e-mail address to sign up (or you can use your Facebook or Google logins) (see screengrab below)
4. After entering your login details and signing up for the free trial, you’ll be taken to the Fubo main screen (see screengrab below)
5. From here, you can either scroll down the page to see the TV listings (see screengrab below)
6. Or you can click on the ‘Guide’ button at the top to see all of the channels available to you (see screengrab below)
Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.
To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
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Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the new Premier League season as they secured a 1-0 win over Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening. Pep Guardiola’s team was clearly the better side, as the Magpies hardly got into their usual rhythm. However, it was always going be a tough home game […]
Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the new Premier League season as they secured a 1-0 win over Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening.
This is a Julian Alvarez appreciation post 🕷️
He's got an incredible @ManCity record! pic.twitter.com/AyOdigde90
— Premier League (@premierleague) August 19, 2023
Pep Guardiola’s team was clearly the better side, as the Magpies hardly got into their usual rhythm. However, it was always going be a tough home game for City, especially following their 1-0 win over Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup in midweek.
Foden steps up With Kevin De Bruyne absent following his surgery on his injured hamstring, Phil Foden stepped up to play in the number ten role.
The English International was outstanding throughout the game dictating possession with his nimble footwork and a wide array of passing range.
Oh my, Julian Alvarez!
What a way to break the deadlock for Man City!
📺 @peacock pic.twitter.com/FstFPTqALC
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) August 19, 2023
City dominated possession as usual but had no clear-cut openings before Julian Alvarez broke the deadlock in the 31st minute.
The Argentine received the ball in the penalty box from Foden and unleashed a fierce strike that flew past Nick Pope to hit the top left corner.
Erling Haaland was inches away from doubling City’s advantage right on the stroke of halftime, but the Norwegian dragged his shot just inches wide as Newcastle survived.
Quiet second half The visitors hardly tested City keeper Ederson in the second half with Alexander Isak being kept quiet by the back four.
Haaland then dragged wide his effort just past the hour mark with an identical chance like in the first half, having been set up by Foden.
Newcastle did put pressure on the hosts with a series of crosses in the City penalty box but Guardiola’s side held firm to secure a vital win.
Foden’s performance will give the Spanish manager a lot of confidence with the 23-year-old playing in the De Bruyne role, behind Haaland and Alvarez.
7 – Phil Foden created seven chances from open play against Newcastle; his most in a single Premier League game, in what was his 131st appearance in the competition. Unlocked. pic.twitter.com/0YNYh6jDpm
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) August 19, 2023
City will look to build on this victory and aim to set the pace in the new Premier League campaign with winnable games against Sheffield Wednesday and Fulham in the next two weeks.
Newcastle, meanwhile, will look to regroup as they host Liverpool next weekend before traveling away to Brighton.
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Lionel Messi completed his first press conference on Thursday since signing for Inter Miami back in July. The Argentine superstar covered a wide range of topics during the interview with media personnel. This included typical questions about growing Major League Soccer, the Leagues Cup and his time at Paris Saint-Germain. However, Messi also discussed potentially […]
Lionel Messi completed his first press conference on Thursday since signing for Inter Miami back in July. The Argentine superstar covered a wide range of topics during the interview with media personnel. This included typical questions about growing Major League Soccer, the Leagues Cup and his time at Paris Saint-Germain. However, Messi also discussed potentially playing on artificial turf.
The World Cup winner proclaimed that he does not have a problem with playing on the fake surface. He also said that he has experience with artificial turf while playing as a kid.
“I spent my youth on artificial turf, my whole life was on that pitch,” stated Messi. “It’s been a while since I’ve played on an artificial turf, but I have no problem adapting myself again.”
MLS teams have option to lay down real grass over fake turf Six of the 29 MLS clubs currently use a form of fake turf. This includes Seattle’s Lumen Field, Vancouver’s BC Place, Portland’s Providence Park, New England’s Gillette Stadium, Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium and Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The league’s commissioner, Don Garber, previously claimed that teams may opt to lay down real grass over the turf ahead of fixtures that involve Messi’s Miami.
Messi on whether he will play on artificial turf.
“No problem. I’ve played all my life on it as an academy player.” #Messi𓃵 #InterMiamiCF
— herculez gomez (@herculezg) August 17, 2023
However, this is just an option for each of the teams involved. Charlotte has recently stated that it will not import grass for their pitch during their matchups with Miami. Messi and his new teammates currently have two away games on the schedule against teams that use artificial turf. Miami will travel to Atlanta in September before finishing their regular season at Charlotte.
Miami co-owner previously avoided playing on artificial turf Several foreign stars have previously criticized the use of artificial grass in MLS. One of these players is now co-owner of Messi’s Inter Miami. David Beckham sat out of a matchup with Toronto back in 2007 because of the surface.
“As a professional athlete, you can’t play a game like soccer on that sort of field,” proclaimed Beckham. “What it does to your body as a soccer player, you’re in bits for three days after that.”
Thierry Henry, Didier Drogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic also avoided playing on the fake surface during their time in MLS. The star trio all claimed that previous injuries, particularly knee/foot issues, prevented them from wanting to play on the artificial turf.
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Nearly 50 years before Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami, the world's greatest soccer player at the time, Pele, shocked the world by coming out of retirement to sign with the North American Soccer League's New York Cosmos. These two transfers, separated by five decades, provide an intriguing comparison of the influence of global superstars. That […]
Nearly 50 years before Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami, the world’s greatest soccer player at the time, Pele, shocked the world by coming out of retirement to sign with the North American Soccer League’s New York Cosmos. These two transfers, separated by five decades, provide an intriguing comparison of the influence of global superstars. That impact has evolved within the country and the sport.
Pele’s instant impact Pele arrived in New York in 1975 at the age of 34. At the time, soccer had little foothold in the American sports landscape. The NASL was still struggling for relevance, with matches attracting only a few thousand fans. Pele’s signing immediately boosted the Cosmos’ prestige. Match attendance skyrocketed into the five figures as fans flocked to see the Brazilian legend in action. During his three seasons with the Cosmos, Pele scored 37 goals in 64 appearances. He led the squad to the 1977 NASL Championship title in his final match. Pele’s combination of speed, power, and grace made him shine even on poor pitches and with limited sports science support.
More importantly, Pele’s charisma, flair, and larger-than-life persona gave soccer unprecedented appeal and helped launch the first boom in American soccer interest. His Cosmos became a top draw for celebrities and media attention while also touring internationally as soccer ambassadors. Although Pele retired after 1977, the legacy of excitement and expanded youth participation he spurred laid the foundation for the 1994 World Cup held in the United States.
Messi’s impact In contrast, Messi’s arrival in 2023 coincides with soccer being firmly implanted in the American sports scene. MLS has expanded to 28 teams with many playing in soccer-specific stadiums. The US men’s and women’s national teams are consistent fixtures in their respective World Cups. And soccer trails only American football and basketball in youth participation.
At 35 years old, Messi joined Inter Miami six months removed from leading Argentina to glory at the 2022 World Cup. His signing has already led to increased ticket sales, sponsorship deals, and greater media coverage for Inter Miami. It has also boosted subscribers and viewership for Apple’s MLS streaming package. Through six matches so far, Messi has scored nine goals and helped lead Miami to the final of the Leagues Cup tournament. Messi’s low center of gravity, tight dribbling, and split-second decision-making helped him dominate and produce jaw-dropping moments in the modern era.
Pele planted the seeds that Messi now grows in American soccer Pele’s superstardom almost 50 years ago was enough to attract fans to a fledgling league. Now, Messi’s presence accelerates the commercial growth of an established league and teams. The NASL did grow after Pele’s departure. It was not a question of Pele but a poorly run league structure. Yet, the youth participation it created was the seed that ultimately led to the MLS era.
MLS clubs now have the reach and resources to attract not just aging legends. Instead, the league can bring in global talents in their prime. The increased interest and revenue generated by Messi provide long-term benefits for continued league investment and development. Beyond their impact on American soccer, Pele and Messi’s lasting legacies will be their otherworldly skills that revolutionized the sport. They set new standards of greatness in their respective eras.
Initially, Pele paved the roads. Now, Messi’s arrival signifies American soccer truly entering the global mainstream. It represents the fruits of decades of growth. Both men have the unmatched ability to transcend even their soccer talents to advance the sport globally. For American soccer, the king and the GOAT are two regal pillars of the beautiful game.
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Inter Miami's qualification into the Leagues Cup Final against Nashville has not been kind to ticket prices. Although the World Cup winner's appearance in the game is expected to drive up prices, they are too high. Pricing out the fans in Nashville continues the 'pay-to-play' nature that has plagued American soccer. Understandably, it is a […]
Inter Miami’s qualification into the Leagues Cup Final against Nashville has not been kind to ticket prices. Although the World Cup winner’s appearance in the game is expected to drive up prices, they are too high. Pricing out the fans in Nashville continues the ‘pay-to-play’ nature that has plagued American soccer.
Understandably, it is a final. Already, that will make tickets more expensive. However, this is still an MLS game, just a cup final. It has no business being more expensive than the UEFA Champions League Final from this past season. Prices for the final between Manchester City and Inter Milan started at $75.
The lowest ticket available for the Leagues Cup final is $485 according to the official Leagues Cup seller Ticketmaster. That absurd price gets a middle-of-the-section ticket in the corner of the stadium.
Resellers not solely responsible for Leagues Cup final ticket prices
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For comparison, the most expensive standard admission ticket on Ticketmaster is just shy of $1,500. That’s not from a reseller, who is trying to take advantage of the Messi craze to turn his or her ticket into a profit. That’s a standard admission ticket price that’s set by Ticketmaster and MLS.
With the resale tickets, some of them are less expensive than what Ticketmaster is charging for standard admission. For instance, on Vivid Seats (one of our advertisers), prices for one ticket start at $396.
Still, prior to Messi’s visit to Subaru Park in Philadelphia this week, a Leagues Cup spokesperson said these official ticket prices come based on demand and comparisons to other major sports.
“The prices reflect the market demand for tickets similar to playoff pricing in all major sports events,” Leagues Cup spokesperson Felipe Martinez Amaral told the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Even if it is likely these clubs sell the tickets, they are making it impossible for the average fan. Paying $500 for one game is ridiculous.
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Compare that to this past season’s UEFA Champions League Final in Istanbul between Manchester City and Inter Milan. The lowest official ticket price for that game was just $75. Of course, resellers did shoot those ticket prices up in the long run to prices comparable with this Leagues Cup Final. However, the $75 is for a similar style of ticket to the aforementioned $450 ticket at the Leagues Cup game, which is tucked away in the corner of the stadium.
Worse off, Leagues Cup tickets are not generally included in the clubs’ season ticket passes. These season ticket holders did have the first selection on tickets, which has already passed.
The cheapest ticket available for the Leagues Cup final is $700, set by Leagues Cup / MLS
There are entire large sections where half the tickets are still for sale and half are re-sellers
Nashville fans are being way priced out. It’s going to be a weird mix at the match pic.twitter.com/a3hSehttuw
— MLS Buzz (@MLS_Buzz) August 16, 2023
Nashville fans priced out of a home game The worst part about the Nashville game against Inter Miami is that there is an abundance of tickets still available. Looking at ticket-purchasing websites, some sections are still half empty. Compare a section in the lower bowl in the Leagues Cup Final to a regular season MLS match. To see Messi and Inter Miami, Nashville fans would have to pay just shy of $861 per ticket in row X. Again, that is official admission, not a reseller. On Saturday, Sep. 2, which is the club’s next home game against Charlotte FC, a ticket in row R of the same section is a cool $27 on Vivid Seats.
MLS may be trying to cash in on Messi’s popularity to make more money. In doing so, it is making it impossible for average soccer fans to add to the atmosphere of the first final of what MLS calls ‘historic.’ Unfortunately, the main part of history for many of these fans is their inability to watch in person with exorbitant entry fees.
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Well, we are off and running in the Premier League. Certain top-flight sides left their fans wanting more. For example, Everton lost, and it is already under the microscope again. Some teams impressed, including Manchester City and Newcastle. City beat newcomers Burnley at Turf Moor, while Newcastle put out a phenomenal performance by thrashing Aston […]
Well, we are off and running in the Premier League. Certain top-flight sides left their fans wanting more. For example, Everton lost, and it is already under the microscope again. Some teams impressed, including Manchester City and Newcastle. City beat newcomers Burnley at Turf Moor, while Newcastle put out a phenomenal performance by thrashing Aston Villa.
Those two clubs shape up for the marquee matchup of gameweek two. City, which returns to the Etihad for the first time since winning the treble, welcomes the Magpies. Both of these clubs will feature in the UEFA Champions League this season. Therefore, this is a special game. Yet, given each side’s performance last weekend, there is added incentive to watch.
Joining the City-Newcastle game, Tottenham hosts Manchester United. Neither of these clubs put out perfect performances in the first match of the season. Manchester United scraped out a win against Wolves. However, Brentford held Spurs to an exciting 2-2 draw.
On Sunday, West Ham faces Chelsea in a London derby. Chelsea was long in the running for Declan Rice before the Hammers sold him to Arsenal. Still, Chelsea could debut a different defensive midfielder, Moises Caicedo, on Sunday. He is the most expensive signing by a British club in history.
NBC Coverage After a week at four different stadiums in England, the NBC crew returns to the United States for their usual Premier League coverage. Rebecca Lowe is behind the desk alongside Robbie Mustoe and Tim Howard on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Monday’s coverage feature Paul Burmeister and Danny Higginbotham with Mustoe as an analyst again.
Even though there are only three games during the 10 a.m. kickoff window on Saturday, you can watch GOAL RUSH. The whiparound Premier League show dips across the grounds as goals happened, but it does focus on one game. This is available exclusively on Peacock for American audiences.
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In terms of which games are available in 4K this weekend, those are Tottenham-Manchester United and West Ham-Chelsea. You need the correct subscriptions and hardware to watch the Premier League in 4K.
Premier League commentators on NBC: Matchday Two All of the following times are US Eastern Time (ET).
Friday, Aug. 18 2:45 p.m. — Nottingham Forest vs. Sheffield United. USA Network, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Phil Blacker and Garry Birtles.
Saturday, Aug. 19 10 a.m. — Liverpool vs. Bournemouth. USA Network, Telemundo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Pien Meulensteen and Stephen Warnock.
10 a.m. — Fulham vs. Brentford. Peacock Premium — Rob Palmer and Tony Gale.
10 a.m. — Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Brighton and Hove Albion. Peacock Premium — Ian Crocker and Dave Edwards.
12:30 p.m. — Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United. NBC, Telemundo, Peacock Premium, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — IN 4K. —**** Peter Drury and Graeme Le Saux.
3 p.m. — Manchester City vs. Newcastle.Peacock Premium — Conor McNamara and Matt Holland.
Sunday, Aug. 20 9 a.m. — Aston Villa vs. Everton. USA Network, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Jim Proudfoot and Andy Townsend.
11:30 a.m. — West Ham United vs. Chelsea. USA Network, Telemundo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — IN 4K. —**** Jon Champion and Graeme Le Saux.
Monday, Aug. 21 3 p.m. — Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal. Peacock Premium — Peter Drury and Andros Townsend
Serie A Champions Napoli started their defense of the league title in dominating fashion as they secured a 3-1 win over newly promoted Frosinone on Saturday afternoon. Frosinone takes shock lead The hosts took an early lead from the spot when Jens Cajuste brought down Jaime Baez in the penalty box. Abdou Harroui stepped up […]
Serie A Champions Napoli started their defense of the league title in dominating fashion as they secured a 3-1 win over newly promoted Frosinone on Saturday afternoon.
⏹️FULL TIME: #FrosinoneNapoli 1-3
💙#ForzaNapoliSempre pic.twitter.com/n1cKLDSokt
— Official SSC Napoli (@sscnapoli) August 19, 2023
Frosinone takes shock lead The hosts took an early lead from the spot when Jens Cajuste brought down Jaime Baez in the penalty box. Abdou Harroui stepped up for the Serie B Champions and broke the deadlock, sending the home crowd into elation.
Matteo Politano restored parity in the 24th minute when he scored with a low shot across goal after Piotr Zielinski’s effort was well saved by the Frosinone keeper.
Napoli settled into the game with its free-flowing passing rhythm as new manager Rudi Garcia looked on from the sidelines.
Napoli take control It wasn’t long before the southern Italian side took the lead when Victor Osimhen scored with a thumping strike from Giovani Di Lorenzo’s brilliant run and cross from the right wing.
What a goal from Osimhen. Shoots it first time with so much power. Sensational player pic.twitter.com/sK42C2AsWa
— Matteo Bonetti (@Bonetti) August 19, 2023
This was minutes after Giacomo Raspadori thought he had scored, but the Italian’s effort was chalked off due to offside after VAR intervention.
Baez almost equalized right at the hour mark with a brilliant free-kick that crashed against the post, flying past Alex Meret in the Napoli goal.
Osimhen then scored his second of the day, with Di Lorenzo’s once again being the architect of the through ball for the striker. The Nigerian was afforded acres of space as he tucked in Napoli’s third of the day to give his side three points on the opening day.
The comeback win will give Garcia much confidence as he aims to retain the title, having taken over from Luciano Spalletti in the summer.
Napoli would like to build on the win and will now look to set the pace in the Serie A as they travel Sassuolo before they host Lazio. Frosinone on the other hand, have another difficult assignment next week when they travel to Atalanta.
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Tottenham Hotspur grabbed their first win of the season as they beat Manchester United 2-0 at home on Saturday afternoon. The victory in front of the home fans comes as the first under new manager Ange Postecoglou, who has surely stamped his authority on the side after taking over earlier this summer. United, though, […]
Tottenham Hotspur grabbed their first win of the season as they beat Manchester United 2-0 at home on Saturday afternoon.
The victory in front of the home fans comes as the first under new manager Ange Postecoglou, who has surely stamped his authority on the side after taking over earlier this summer.
United, though, started on the front foot on the back of their opening day win against Wolves.
Strong start for Man United Marcus Rashford and Aaron Wan Bissaka had half chances in the first 15 minutes, but neither could break the deadlock as Spurs held on.
Bruno Fernandes then inexplicably missed a free header with the goal at his mercy following Luke Shaw’s perfectly weighted ball from the left wing.
The home side settled into the game and should have been ahead at halftime. Pedro Porro smashed the crossbar with a thumping effort before Pape Matar Sarr’s cutback was again deflected onto the post by Shaw.
Tottenham deservedly went ahead when Sarr scored from Dejan Kulusevski’s deflected cross from the right wing.
The Senegalese became Tottenham’s youngest goal scorer since Juan Foyth in 2018.
Spurs go 1-0 up on Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ERUPTS! 🔥
📺 @nbc & @peacock pic.twitter.com/ANqCn6ipyA
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) August 19, 2023
United almost restored parity in the 51st minute when Antony’s left-footed effort struck the post.
Tottenham secure deserved win Tottenham made the points safe just seven minutes before the end when Ben Davies’ mis-hit took a massive deflection of Lisandro Martinez to hit the back of the net.
Ben Davies gets a slight touch and Spurs double their lead!
📺 @nbc & @peacock pic.twitter.com/rn3z9sWngn
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) August 19, 2023
The result is a massive setback for Eric ten Hag, as the United manager will be disappointed with how his side played on the day.
The Red Devils hardly tested the Tottenham backline after falling behind and neither had the cutting edge to create goal-scoring opportunities.
Postecoglou, meanwhile, would be overjoyed as Spurs secured their first win over United since October 2020. The North London side will look to build on this massive victory as they travel to Bournemouth next weekend.
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has a major dilemma on his hands regarding Cole Palmer. The England U21 star is currently one of the more highly-rated youngsters in the Premier League. However, the attacking midfielder has not been able to receive much playing time in recent seasons. Palmer managed just 850 total minutes last season […]
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has a major dilemma on his hands regarding Cole Palmer.
The England U21 star is currently one of the more highly-rated youngsters in the Premier League. However, the attacking midfielder has not been able to receive much playing time in recent seasons.
Palmer managed just 850 total minutes last season in a packed squad.
The lack of playing time has forced Palmer to ponder a move away from the club this summer. Riyad Mahrez’s move to the Middle East has, however, opened a spot in the team temporarily at least. Palmer as even featured, and starred, in City’s UEFA Super Cup victory against Sevilla midweek.
Nevertheless, there is talk that the Premier League champs could sign another player in Palmer’s position before the transfer window closes.
City coach rules out a loan move for Palmer The youngster recently admitted that he prefers to remain with City but wants to play more often. “Obviously the best scenario is to stay at City and play but obviously you know what the competition is like – if they bring someone in… I don’t know,” proclaimed Palmer.
Guardiola has also acknowledged that Palmer may be sold at some point this month. However, the Spanish coach did rule out a possible loan move for the playmaker. “I don’t know what’s going to happen,” Guardiola stated earlier this week. “I don’t think a loan is going to happen. He’s going to stay or we’re going to sell, but a loan is not going to happen.”
Dortmund, Hammers interested but may be priced out of move With Palmer essentially up for sale for the right price, plenty of teams are registering interest in the youngster.
Two of these teams are Borussia Dortmund and West Ham. The German giants reportedly want to sign the City starlet, but may be priced out of a move. Mail Sport is claiming that City currently want around $38 million to offload Palmer. This fee may just be too pricey for Dortmund.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has also claimed that West Ham want Palmer as well. According to Romano, the two teams have even discussed a deal. However, the terms are complicated due to City’s insistence on a buyback clause and sell-on clause in any deal for Palmer.
Palmer’s future at City could very well come down to the club’s ability to grab a more established star in the transfer market.
Guardiola’s team has been linked with Rennes forward Jeremy Doku and Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze in recent days. Signing one of these players would certainly mean an end to Palmer’s time at City.
Photo credit: IMAGO / Independent Photo Agency
Fulham star striker Aleksandar Mitrovic is set to join Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal. The Serbia international has been linked with a move to the Middle East for much of the summer. He previously claimed that he would never play for Fulham ever again after the Premier League club blocked the move. Nevertheless, Mitrovic […]
Fulham star striker Aleksandar Mitrovic is set to join Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal.
The Serbia international has been linked with a move to the Middle East for much of the summer. He previously claimed that he would never play for Fulham ever again after the Premier League club blocked the move.
Nevertheless, Mitrovic did feature in the club’s opening match of the season.
Soccer transfer guru Fabrizio Romano is claiming that the deal between the two teams has been agreed.
According to Romano, documents are set to be signed and a medical has been scheduled in Paris. Evening Standard is reporting that Al Hilal will pay Fulham around $58 million for the 28-year-old striker.
The Cottagers previously rejected a bid of about $44 million from the Middle Eastern team.
Aleksandar Mitrović to Al Hilal, here we go! Three year deal agreed weeks ago — there’s also green light from Fulham for package worth more than €50m 🔵🇸🇦
Documents being checked today in order to be signed, flight booked tonight after medical in Paris.
Contract until 2026. pic.twitter.com/auj4qo8FTK
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 19, 2023
Fulham coach claimed star missed match due to injury Mitrovic was not named in manager Marco Silva’s squad for their matchup with Brentford on Saturday. Prior to the fixture, Silva claimed that his star striker was missing the match due to a minor injury setback. “[Mitrovic] is out because he rolled his ankle in the last game. He is not doing work with his teammates because of the injury,” claimed Silva.
“The injury is not going to be serious. He’s not going to be out for three or four weeks. It’s in the other foot [from his ankle injury last season]. It’s not the same. It was when he jumped in the game [against Everton].”
Cottagers could turn to American to fill void Fulham will now have a huge hole to fill up front with the departure of Mitrovic. The star striker led the club last season with 14 Premier League goals. He was a significant reason for the team’s rise to the top half of the table during the 2022/23 campaign.
Recent reports have suggested that Fulham would be interested in signing Folarin Balogun should Mitrovic leave. Arsenal is currently demanding a fee in the region of $57 million for the USMNT striker. Nevertheless, the Cottagers are reluctant to use all of their incoming Mitrovic money on Balogun. The two Premier League teams will likely continue negotiations for the budding star.
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Liverpool picked up their first win of the season as they beat Bournemouth 3-1 at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. However, the visitors made the brighter start of the two sides and had a goal ruled out for offside following VAR intervention within the first minute. Bournemouth made their pressure pay, taking the lead just two […]
Liverpool picked up their first win of the season as they beat Bournemouth 3-1 at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.
However, the visitors made the brighter start of the two sides and had a goal ruled out for offside following VAR intervention within the first minute.
Bournemouth made their pressure pay, taking the lead just two minutes later.
Liverpool concede first Trent Alexander Arnold lost the ball in midfield, and after former Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke carried it in the box, Antoine Semenyo thumped his shot past Alisson to give his side the lead.
Liverpool responded almost immediately when Virgil Van Dijk’s header hit the crossbar from Andrew Robertson’s cross.
The Reds settled into the game, getting their mojo back with intricate passing and were level in the 28th minute. Luis Diaz scored his second of the season with an acrobatic finish following Jota’s deflected pass from the right wing.
Liverpool are level after this BRILLIANT finish from Luis Diaz! 🔥 #LFC
📺 @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/bh9gpEsbqe
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) August 19, 2023
Seven minutes later, Jurgen Klopp’s side had a penalty when Joe Rothwell brought down new signing Dominik Szoboszlai with a needless and clumsy challenge in the box.
Mohamed Salah stepped up to take the penalty, which Neto brilliantly saved, but the Egyptian smashed the rebound to give Liverpool the lead as both sides went into the tunnel following an eventful first half.
Second half brings a red card Bournemouth went close four minutes after the restart when goalscorer Semenyo’s shot fizzed past the crossbar.
Liverpool were then reduced to ten men when Alexis Mac Allister was sent off for a late challenge on Ryan Christie.
Liverpool are down to 10 men after Alexis Mac Allister received a red card following this collision with Ryan Christie.
📺: @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/oThfkWw8rj
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) August 19, 2023
This did not deter Liverpool, and Klopp’s side took the lead when Jota stroked in from close range after Neto could only parry Szoboszlai’s deflected shot onto the path of the Portuguese.
Liverpool never really looked under pressure despite playing a man down.
New Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola would be disappointed with his side’s performance failing to create clear-cut opportunities despite starting well and playing with an extra man for almost the last half an hour of the game.
As the Anfield side picked their first win of the season, they will now travel to Tyneside for a tough encounter against Newcastle next week. Bournemouth will look to bounce back when they host Tottenham.
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has claimed that the club will look to add to the squad following the injury of Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgian midfielder suffered a serious hamstring injury in City's opening Premier League match of the season. The setback was essentially a continuation of a similar injury suffered during the Champions […]
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has claimed that the club will look to add to the squad following the injury of Kevin De Bruyne.
The Belgian midfielder suffered a serious hamstring injury in City’s opening Premier League match of the season.
The setback was essentially a continuation of a similar injury suffered during the Champions League final against Inter Milan.
Coach confirms star midfielder out until new year Guardiola confirmed on Friday that De Bruyne will need surgery to fix the issue. The star midfielder is set to be on the sidelines for around four months.
Although City has arguably the best team in Europe, the Belgian will be a massive miss for the club. The head coach acknowledged this in a recent press conference.
“We are talking a lot with Txiki [Begiristain] about what to do. Maybe yeah we need to add someone else,” Guardiola stated on Friday. “The blow from Kevin change a little bit the perspective. Kevin is a really, really important player and we’ve not lost him a week or two weeks, it’s four months. He needs to be physical, it’s not like actions like Bernardo [Silva], he needs space. So we have to reflect.”
“We are thinking about what we have to do but at the same time the market is the market and you have to control everything.”
City still has not found Mahrez replacement Along with the De Bruyne loss, the treble winners have also lost Riyad Mahrez and Ilkay Gundogan this summer as well.
Mahrez was recently sold to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli. Gundogan, on the other hand, joined Barcelona as a free agent. City replaced the German international with Mateo Kovacic, but has yet to bring in a reinforcement for the Algerian.
In recent weeks, Rennes winger Jeremy Doku has been linked with the reigning Premier League champs. However, nothing is entirely set in stone just yet, and multiple teams are currently chasing the youngster. Doku is De Bruyne’s international teammate with Belgium but would be more of a Mahrez replacement at the club.
Guardiola also admitted at the press conference that De Bruyne is essentially irreplaceable.
Any potential new midfield signing will have to help fill the Belgian’s void, but it is impossible to directly find a player of his quality. City have less than two weeks to find suitable players before the summer transfer market closes on September 1st.
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The reshuffle in the United States women's national team (USWNT) continued on Friday as general manager Kate Markgraf stepped down. Markgraf's decision came just hours after the team's head coach, Vlatko Andonovski, left his position. Markgraf previously hired Andonovski to take over for the successful Jill Ellis in the fall of 2019. Changes made after […]
The reshuffle in the United States women’s national team (USWNT) continued on Friday as general manager Kate Markgraf stepped down.
Markgraf’s decision came just hours after the team’s head coach, Vlatko Andonovski, left his position. Markgraf previously hired Andonovski to take over for the successful Jill Ellis in the fall of 2019.
Changes made after poor showing at Women’s World Cup The duo depart the organization after a disappointing display by the USWNT at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Andonovski’s team was knocked out of the tournament in the round of 16, the worst finish ever by the Americans at the competition.
U.S. Soccer announced Markgraf’s departure on Friday evening. “Kate has been an instrumental part of the Women’s National Team both on and off the field for many years, and we’re very thankful for the tireless work she has given to the USWNT and all our Youth National Teams,” stated U.S. Soccer Sporting Director Matt Crocker.
“We wish her all the best in her future endeavors and look forward to building on the foundation she helped establish over the past several years.”
Kate Markgraf departs U.S. Soccer Federation » https://t.co/fjmUvXXurS pic.twitter.com/PpbzAWkgnV
— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) August 18, 2023
Markgraf joined the USWNT only just a few months before Andonovski. The former standout player became the first ever general manager of the team after U.S. Soccer created the position.
Markgraf worked alongside Andonovski to organize the team’s technical plans. She also worked with the U.S. youth teams as well. Her first job at the position was the hiring of Andonovski.
Markgraf to leave at the end of month “It has been an incredible honor to work with the players, coaches and staff at U.S. Soccer on the mission of keeping our program at the top of the women’s game,” proclaimed Markgraf.
“I am proud of the foundation we have built, and even more proud of the character and commitment demonstrated by our players as they represent the United States on and off the field. I look forward to supporting all of our programs and have every confidence that we will maintain our standards of excellence moving forward.”
It remains to be seen how general manager position will evolve in the near future. Nevertheless, U.S. Soccer will now essentially get to work with a clean slate moving forward. The organization must address the GM and head coaching positions in the coming months.
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Sweden defeated co-hosts Australia by two goals on Saturday to take third place at the 2023 Women's World Cup. The victory means Sweden has collected bronze in back-to-back Women's World Cup tournaments. It is also the second consecutive major competition in which Australia finished fourth. The Matildas also ended fourth during the 2020 Olympics in […]
Sweden defeated co-hosts Australia by two goals on Saturday to take third place at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
The victory means Sweden has collected bronze in back-to-back Women’s World Cup tournaments.
It is also the second consecutive major competition in which Australia finished fourth. The Matildas also ended fourth during the 2020 Olympics in Japan.
Asllani’s wonder strike helps give Sweden bronze medal The Swedes started the scoring on Saturday with a penalty in the 30th minute. After a lengthy VAR review, officials determined that Australian defender Claire Hunt tripped Stina Blackstenius inside the box.
Fridolina Rolfo stepped up and sent the spot kick into the bottom corner of the net. The ball was only just narrowly out of the reach of a diving Mackenzie Arnold.
After a fairly even first half, Sweden stepped up their attack in the second period. Blackstenius once again played a significant part in her team’s goal.
This time, the forward held the ball deep in Australian territory and squared a perfect pass to Kosovare Asllani. The midfielder then struck a wonderful shot from just outside of the box to double Sweden’s lead and put the game away.
Kosovare Asllani makes it two for Sweden 🇸🇪 pic.twitter.com/jsszxbG6Y5
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) August 19, 2023
Coach proclaims victory is massive for Swedish fans After the game, Sweden coach Peter Gerhardsson reiterated the importance of the victory. “It was an incredibly important match and the final 10 minutes were really tough,” stated Gerhardsson.
“So when that final whistle went and we had won, there was a great sense of relief and it was a wonderful feeling. It’s great to win a match of this magnitude – there’s been a lot of attention paid to this tournament back in Sweden.”
England will next face Spain on Sunday, August 20th for the 2023 Women’s World Cup title.
The match is set to kick off at 6AM (ET) in Sydney, Australia. No matter which team wins, a new Women’s World Cup winner will be crowned. Neither side has ever collected the trophy at the tournament before.
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Nottingham Forest opened its home campaign against Sheffield United much in the same way it performed last season. The hosts won at the City Ground, where Forest had a tremendous record. It was much the reason the club was able to retain its status in the Premier League. Despite Sheffield United putting out a strong […]
Nottingham Forest opened its home campaign against Sheffield United much in the same way it performed last season. The hosts won at the City Ground, where Forest had a tremendous record. It was much the reason the club was able to retain its status in the Premier League. Despite Sheffield United putting out a strong performance, late Forest heroics ensured the hosts all three points.
The party at the City Ground got started early, as Forest scored within the first five minutes. A lofted ball in from the right from Serge Aurier met the rising head of Taiwo Awoniyi. The Nigerian powered the header beyond Wes Foderingham in the Sheffield United net.
Aurier’s crosses from the right-hand side were a theme of the night. Yet, he was not alone in these deliveries. With Aurier marauding down one side, Morgan Gibbs-White commanded Forest’s left side. Gibbs-White produces chances of his own and had some crosses that were left wanting.
In the few chances Sheffield United could muster in the first half, Matt Turner was equal. However, his resistance was broken early in the second half.
Stunner brings the visitors level Sheffield United’s Gustavo Hamer picked up a loose ball on a corner just outside the box. After a controlling touch, Hamer curled a perfect shot inside Matt Turner’s left-hand post. The American was left scrambling for a ball that he was never going to get to. For United’s first goal back in the Premier League, it is one of the early goals of the season.
Sheffield United are level after this absolute SCREAMER! 🔥
📺 @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/rXNtMwRDxD
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) August 18, 2023
Sheffield United almost pulled ahead in the second half. Benie Traore capitalized on a miscue in the Forest backline to go one-on-one with Matt Turner. Some desperate defending from Forest led to a low shot to Turner’s right side. The American got enough of a hand on it to keep it out and have his backtracking defenders clear the ball away.
Chris Wood the hero as Nottingham Forest defeats Sheffield United Chris Wood came on as a substitute about five minutes after that chance in the 78th minute. Five minutes after coming on, Wood delivered the winner. Another Serge Aurier cross from the right side found Wood in the box. He got enough on the ball to steer it across goal and into Foderingham’s net. A boisterous City Ground could not contain itself at the likely prospect of a win.
Chris Wood comes on late and scores the go-ahead goal for Nottingham Forest!
📺 @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/CcNvwnLmQm
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) August 18, 2023
Wood admitted after the game that these are important games for Nottingham Forest. The club’s home form, in particular, is significant to its status in the Premier League.
“That is probably one we wouldn’t win last year, so it says a lot about this team’s mentality,” Wood said. “We want to make this a fortress like we did last year.”
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Brighton has made a profit by selling a number of top talents to Premier League rivals, and it may do so again with Evan Ferguson. Most recently, it was Moises Caicedo, who broke the UK transfer record with his $145 million move to Chelsea. Marc Cucurella, Ben White, Alexis Mac Allister, Yves Bissouma and Leandro […]
Brighton has made a profit by selling a number of top talents to Premier League rivals, and it may do so again with Evan Ferguson. Most recently, it was Moises Caicedo, who broke the UK transfer record with his $145 million move to Chelsea. Marc Cucurella, Ben White, Alexis Mac Allister, Yves Bissouma and Leandro Trossard for over $25 million. Now, the Seagulls have another elite talent that wealthy clubs are salivating over.
Now, Brighton has placed its biggest transfer fee yet on a striker. Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are two of the clubs courting Evan Ferguson, the 18-year-old Irish phenom. However, Brighton said these clubs will have to pay over $150 million. Sky Sports reporter Melissa Reddy has said Tottenham sees Ferguson as a natural replacement for the outgoing Harry Kane.
Yet, Brighton is not as poised to sell this summer. At just 18, Ferguson could manage a breakout campaign at the American Express Stadium. In his debut season with Brighton, Ferguson scored six goals in 19 Premier League appearances. Naturally, he scored in Brighton’s season-opening win over Luton Town, too.
Ferguson is arguably Brighton’s brightest talent over the last several years. It helps that he is just a teenager that is already scoring in the Premier League. Given his visible strength and technical ability, the club believes he can develop into one of the world’s best players.
Brighton seeks massive profit on Evan Ferguson Originally, Evan Ferguson signed with Brighton’s academy in January 2021. Then, he quickly rose through the academy ranks to make his first-team debut in the EFL Cup that August. Even if he had to wait a little bit for his first goal to arrive, the talent showed.
Tottenham is the main bidder currently, as other top clubs in England already have a striker. However, should Ferguson’s stock rise, clubs will be willing to splash the cash to acquire the Irishman.
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Multiple politicians and officials are taking aim at Manchester United and how the club has dealt with the Mason Greenwood situation. On Friday, The Athletic published a story detailing the club's preparedness to deal with critics. Moreover, the club divided people into three groups: 'supportive,' 'open-minded' and 'hostile.' For example, the club laid out specific […]
Multiple politicians and officials are taking aim at Manchester United and how the club has dealt with the Mason Greenwood situation. On Friday, The Athletic published a story detailing the club’s preparedness to deal with critics. Moreover, the club divided people into three groups: ‘supportive,’ ‘open-minded’ and ‘hostile.’ For example, the club laid out specific answers for Erik ten Hag to say to reporters questioning the decision.
As part of the ‘hostile’ grouping, Manchester United listed individual football pundits, journalists and politicians. Also, United included domestic abuse charities in the ‘hostile’ grouping. Unsurprisingly, the possibility of bringing Greenwood back into the fold brought some of these hostile groups into the conversation.
The response Manchester United received for even considering bringing back Mason Greenwood has been intense in August. Starting out, fans have claimed they will drop their fandom of the club if Mason Greenwood walks back on the field.
“I will walk away from my club [if Mason Greenwood walks onto the field].”
Lifelong Manchester Utd supporter, Em, tells @jonsopel why she is protesting at Old Trafford before the first game of the season.
Listen on @GlobalPlayerhttps://t.co/SdyBDl7qyY pic.twitter.com/30efDXxQWI
— The News Agents (@TheNewsAgents) August 14, 2023
The Athletic that some of the employees within the club are ashamed of this. They threatened to leave if Greenwood returns as a player. Others explored the possibility of a strike if United’s plan comes to fruition.
Manchester United nearing decision on Mason Greenwood Manchester United revealed that it concluded its investigation. Now, it is nearing a decision on what to do with Mason Greenwood. Part of that investigation was internal, too. The club interviewed members of the Manchester United Women’s team to get their perspective. Some of those players are still at the Women’s World Cup with England.
The Crown Prosecution Service dropped all charges after it decided a conviction could not be made. Then, Manchester United’s investigation led the club to consider the player and the victim.
“Throughout this process, the welfare and perspective of the alleged victim has been central to the club’s inquiries, and we respect her right to lifelong anonymity,” the club’s statement said. “We also have responsibilities to Mason as an employee, as a young person who has been with the club since the age of seven, and as a new father with a partner.
Eventually, the club’s decision will come down to Chief Executive Officer Richard Arnold.
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West Ham United star midfielder Lucas Paqueta is under investigation by the Football Association (FA) for breaches of illegal betting. The Brazilian's potential move to Manchester City collapsed this week after West Ham denied the $70 million move in search of more money. Now, he faces a potential ban. The Daily Mail reports the collapse […]
West Ham United star midfielder Lucas Paqueta is under investigation by the Football Association (FA) for breaches of illegal betting. The Brazilian’s potential move to Manchester City collapsed this week after West Ham denied the $70 million move in search of more money. Now, he faces a potential ban.
The Daily Mail reports the collapse in the deal came as a result of ‘confidential’ concerns. Even though there are no specifics on Paqueta’s alleged betting, sources state he is reaching out for legal advice on how to move forward. The allegations are fresh enough that investigators have not contacted Paqueta for an initial interview. Still, the Daily Mail states that these bets happened in South America.
West Ham spent a club-record fee of $65 million to acquire Paqueta from Lyon last summer. Yet, it looked like the club was ready to turn that into a profit after a European trophy in one season. Manchester City’s interest in Paqueta was a direct result of Kevin De Bruyne’s injury. That inquiry is likely out the door, and West Ham is not likely to pull in the $110 million it desired for the Brazilian. That is not West Ham’s concern now.
BREAKING: Manchester City’s move for Lucas Paqueta is on hold because of concerns surrounding an FA and FIFA betting investigation. pic.twitter.com/vp2aRUGcyn
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 18, 2023
Paqueta played well in the opening-day draw against Bournemouth. However, his status for this weekend’s game against Chelsea is still up for debate. If he is able to play, he is a surefire starter in David Moyes’s side.
Lucas Paqueta betting investigation comes not long after Ivan Toney Betting in the Premier League has been a hot topic over the last several months. Brentford striker Ivan Toney picked up a massive suspension for betting on games. His ban lasts eight months, and he will not return to the Bees until the turn of the calendar year.
Again, information regarding Paqueta is vague. For reference, Toney faced 262 charges of betting in a three-year span. Some reports state Paqueta was betting on yellow cards in games. That would raise concerns after Paqueta took a silly yellow card in the 94th minute against Brentford just before Moyes subbed him off.
Ironically, Paqueta’s West Ham uses Betway, a sports gambling website, as its main kit sponsor. Betting kit sponsors are banned starting with the 2026/27 season.
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Representatives for the Saudi Pro League reportedly want one of their teams to feature in the UEFA Champions League. Calcio E Finanza claims that the top division in Saudi Arabia has opened talks with UEFA regarding the move. According to the outlet, the Middle Eastern league wants their title-winning club to earn a wild card […]
Representatives for the Saudi Pro League reportedly want one of their teams to feature in the UEFA Champions League. Calcio E Finanza claims that the top division in Saudi Arabia has opened talks with UEFA regarding the move. According to the outlet, the Middle Eastern league wants their title-winning club to earn a wild card spot in the Champions League.
UEFA not likely to sanction Saudi spot in Champions League for now It remains to be seen just how interested UEFA would be in the move. However, news of the discussions has not gone down well with soccer fans. The prestigious competition historically consists of clubs in European nations. Although some UEFA members, such as Kazakhstan and Turkey, straddle the geographic line between Europe and Asia.
Nevertheless, Spanish outlet Marca has also reported that the deal to have a Saudi club in the Champions League looks unlikely for now. However, as talks progress in the future, UEFA may opt to allow a move in a few years. This could depend on the league’s ability to keep growing, as well as taking stars away from European teams.
🚨 The Saudi Arabian football association are reportedly in talks with UEFA over having a Saudi team in the UEFA Champions League from 2025 onwards. 🇸🇦👀
(✍️ @CalcioFinanza) pic.twitter.com/w0guleXrYF
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 16, 2023
Saudi sides throwing money at top players across Europe The Saudi Pro League has made a wave of headlines this summer after enticing a plethora of top players to the country. Neymar, Karim Benzema, and Sadio Mane are just a few significant players to join Cristiano Ronaldo in the Middle East. The league is looking to quickly become a global powerhouse by giving massive contracts to soccer stars.
This has become evident as Al-Hilal, one of the top teams in Saudi Arabia, recently surpassed Manchester United as having the largest wage bill in the sport. The club achieved this feat following the signing of Neymar to a massive and unique contract.
Recently, FOX Sports signed a multi-year deal to broadcast Saudi Pro League games here in the United States. The American sports network will air these matches in both English and Spanish.
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Even though LaLiga is making a greater push for camera access, Real Madrid is facing a fine for denying that deeper look. LaLiga wants to give fans a more in-depth look at the players and coaches. One way is to provide microphones near coaches and cameras in the dugout and changing room. However, the 35-time […]
Even though LaLiga is making a greater push for camera access, Real Madrid is facing a fine for denying that deeper look. LaLiga wants to give fans a more in-depth look at the players and coaches. One way is to provide microphones near coaches and cameras in the dugout and changing room.
However, the 35-time champions of the league do not want all that attention. Each of the other 19 clubs, including Barcelona, allowed this deeper access. Viewers of LaLiga had the chance to hear coaches talk to players. This kind of information was barred in LaLiga, often due to a lack of technology and obstruction from the clubs. Even Real Madrid’s opponent in the first matchday, Athletic Club, allowed access. LaLiga published and aired media showing a pregame prayer led by Athletic’s captain Iker Muniain.
Real Madrid denied access before, during and after the game. According to The Athletic, this is forcing Real Madrid to miss out on a considerable payday. LaLiga is paying $14.2 million to each team that follows these ‘voluntary’ measures. This makes up a significant portion of the LaLiga broadcast revenues distributed to each club.
It is not a matter of Real Madrid simply refusing. Ironically, they voiced their frustration by preventing any of their players from doing pregame or postgame media. For example, there was no interview from media outlets with Jude Bellingham after his first competitive goal with the club. Instead, Bellingham, along with Rodrygo and Dani Carvajal, only held interviews with Real Madrid’s in-house media department.
Real Madrid media access could hurt ESPN LaLiga President Javier Tebas is making this push so international broadcasters and audiences would find LaLiga more interesting. Other leagues are not making these leaps to be more interactive with their players and coaches. Even if the league is still ironing out some details, it is a step in the right direction.
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However, when one of the top teams in the world, let alone the league, is not taking part in the initiative, it hurts the promotion of it. There is certainly a helping of fans that only tune in to ESPN’s coverage of LaLiga to watch Los Blancos. Further camera access would make Real Madrid more enticing to casual fans.
Of course, Real Madrid is also hurting itself by missing out on the $14.2 million. The club does not have a shortage of money, but it would help in the long run.
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Former Arsenal legend Thierry Henry is reportedly set to be named manager of the France U21 team. Le Parisien is reporting that the French Football Federation (FFF) handpicked the former striker to take the position. There is currently a vacancy on the U21 France team following the dismissal of Sylvain Ripoll. The former Lorient manager […]
Former Arsenal legend Thierry Henry is reportedly set to be named manager of the France U21 team. Le Parisien is reporting that the French Football Federation (FFF) handpicked the former striker to take the position. There is currently a vacancy on the U21 France team following the dismissal of Sylvain Ripoll. The former Lorient manager was also previously in charge of the French Olympic squad in 2021 as well.
star striker proclaimed desire to manage again Henry has made it clear that he wants to return to management. In fact, he spoke about the opportunity to perhaps even run the USMNT back in February. While discussing his future during Champions League coverage on Paramount+, Henry stated that he was ready to be a manager once again. This would affect his role with the popular CBS Sports coverage.
CBS Sports host Kate Abdo directly asked Henry if he would want the USMNT job during the telecast. “Would I put my name in the hat? First and foremost, that’s a tricky one to talk about,” replied Henry. “Roberto Martinez went to coach Portugal and I’m not going with him. Being a number two is no longer something I would like to do.”
“Massive respect for the boss, he gave me an opportunity when no one else did. I’d like to have a crack [at management] again.”
Thierry Henry wasn’t doing #UCL on CBS from the very start but he’s certainly been a welcome addition. 🤝
Happy third anniversary of our #championsleague show! See you in September. 👋 pic.twitter.com/8W9NkFdPzx
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) August 7, 2023
Thierry Henry brings up-and-down experience to France U21 side While he may not have received the USMNT position, Henry looks set to finally get back to being a manager again. The former forward previously took over at a struggling Monaco team back in the fall of 2018. The Ligue 1 outfit sat 18th in the table at the time of Henry’s hiring. However, the club continued their dismal display under the legendary player and the team ultimately made another managerial change just three months later.
After a brief hiatus from coaching, Henry was then named head coach of MLS side Montreal ahead of the 2020 season. The Frenchman led the Canadian club to their first playoff appearance in four years during his lone campaign in MLS. Henry decided to depart Montreal in February 2021 for family reasons.
The France U21 team is widely regarded as one of the top youth teams in all of Europe. The team’s current roster consists of budding stars waiting for their turn with the senior France squad. This includes Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise, Lyon’s Max Caqueret and Montpellier forward Elye Wahi.
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Tyler Adams looks set to join Premier League side Bournemouth in a deal worth around $29 million. According to The Athletic, the Cherries have already agreed the fee with Leeds for the United States men's national team midfielder. The bidding process was simple due to a relegation release clause in the American's contract. However, Leeds […]
Tyler Adams looks set to join Premier League side Bournemouth in a deal worth around $29 million. According to The Athletic, the Cherries have already agreed the fee with Leeds for the United States men’s national team midfielder.
The bidding process was simple due to a relegation release clause in the American’s contract. However, Leeds claimed that the clause expired, and the two teams then entered negotiations. The Whites suffered relegation from the top flight on the last day in May.
The aforementioned news outlet also reports that Adams will undergo a medical with his potential new team on Friday. Assuming it goes well, the midfielder will then sign a five-year deal with the South Coast club.
Tyler Adams goes to Bournemouth after Chelsea deal collapses Previously, Adams was close to joining Chelsea earlier in the month. The 24-year-old midfielder even underwent a medical with the Blues. However, the west London side backed out of the deal at the last moment. Chelsea claimed that Adams failed his medical and there were concerns that his injured hamstring is worse than initially thought.
"He's a really good player."
Andoni Iraola on Bournemouth getting closer to signing Tyler Adams from Leeds ⏳🍒 pic.twitter.com/Pr7DphtPkB
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 18, 2023
Nevertheless, there were also accusations that the Blues quickly pivoted away from Adams to Moises Caicedo. The Ecuador international was expected to join Liverpool, but he expressed his desire to play for Chelsea. Blues brass then agreed a fee with Brighton for Caicedo and signed the player this week. Adams and Caicedo play the same position. Chelsea then also signed fellow defensive midfielder Romeo Lavia in a deal worth around $74 million.
Adams could face Blues next month with new team Currently, Adams is injured. He has not featured for club or country since mid-March. Despite Chelsea asserting that the midfielder may be out for up to four more months, the player’s camp claims he should be ready to go after the upcoming international break. Assuming the latter is correct, Adams could first feature for Bournemouth against Chelsea. The Cherries host the Blues on Sunday, Sep. 17.
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Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that his club captain, Reece James, will miss "a few weeks" of action due to injury. James was substituted off of the pitch during a Premier League matchup last weekend against Liverpool. However, the coach claimed that the England international was just tired. Now, Reece suffered the familiar setback […]
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that his club captain, Reece James, will miss “a few weeks” of action due to injury. James was substituted off of the pitch during a Premier League matchup last weekend against Liverpool. However, the coach claimed that the England international was just tired. Now, Reece suffered the familiar setback during a training session this week.
“It is a sad moment because he’s our captain and he was so excited to be our captain and he was full of energy,” Pochettino stated during a press conference on Friday.
“We are going to assess him day by day. For sure he wants to be again with the team as soon as possible and for sure he’s going to become stronger than he was, because, with all the effort of the club, we are going to help him to become stronger than before.”
Coach confirms extent of injury to Reece James ‘It’s a hamstring injury. It’s not about a few days, maybe a few weeks,” the coach continued. “The good thing is it’s not a big issue, but the most important thing now is to work really hard to try to anticipate problems and to be sure that when he starts to play again he is fully fit and stronger than he was before. That is the most important thing. That is why we are going to assess him day by day and try to make the plan every day.”
Chelsea captain Reece James will be sidelined for “a few weeks” ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/1jAcvKVwAG
— Premier League (@premierleague) August 18, 2023
England international has missed 80 total games for club James has had an unfortunate injury history during his time at Chelsea. In fact, the highly rated full-back has missed a total of 80 matches with the club since the summer of 2019. Although he has been sidelined with various injuries, the defender has had multiple hamstring issues. The latest setback is the fifth time since the end of 2021 that James has suffered a hamstring injury.
When healthy, James is one of the top right-backs in all the Premier League. Nevertheless, it seems as if the star will not return to the pitch until at least after the international break in September. Newly acquired defender Malo Gusto will now most likely fill in for James at the right-back position. The France U21 international was purchased back in January for around $32 million.
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Neymar has officially completed his move from Paris Saint-Germain to Al-Hilal, and that comes with a major boost to the Brazilian's salary. The Saudi Arabian side has paid the Parisians around $98 million to sign the Neymar. Then, he will earn a salary of $109 million in his two-year contract with the Middle Eastern club. […]
Neymar has officially completed his move from Paris Saint-Germain to Al-Hilal, and that comes with a major boost to the Brazilian’s salary. The Saudi Arabian side has paid the Parisians around $98 million to sign the Neymar. Then, he will earn a salary of $109 million in his two-year contract with the Middle Eastern club. However, these wages do not necessarily tell the entire story of just how much the forward will receive at his new club.
Reports suggest that along with massive wages, Neymar is also set to receive some incredible perks from Al-Hilal. AS is claiming that the 31-year-old winger will stay in a mansion featuring 25 bedrooms and five full-time staff.
The Saudi side is also offering the use of three supercars, including a Bentley Continental and a Lamborghini Huracan. However, perhaps the most unique bonus for Neymar is earning around $545,000 for every pro-Saudi social media post. The Brazil international currently has 212 million followers on Instagram.
🚨 The list of all the benefits Neymar will receive in Saudi Arabia:
▫️ A house with 25 bedrooms 🏠
▫️ A 40×10 meter swimming pool and three saunas 🏊♂️
▫️ 5 full-time staff for his house 👨💼
▫️ a Bentley Continental GT 🚗
▫️ an Aston Martin DBX 🚗
▫️ a Lamborghini Huracán 🚗… pic.twitter.com/x0EDVh5d6a— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 16, 2023
Neymar happy to receive mega salary at Al-Hilal Following the decision to depart Europe, Neymar claimed to hear good things about his new league from former teammates. “I have achieved a lot in Europe and enjoyed special times, but I have always wanted to be a global player and test myself with new challenges and opportunities in new places,” proclaimed Neymar.
The Brazilian is one of the highlight transfers this summer to the Saudi Pro League. He is linking up with several top European talents at Al-Hilal.
“I want to write new sporting history and the Saudi Pro League has tremendous energy and quality players at the moment. I have heard a lot and learned that I am following a long list of Brazilian players who have played in Saudi Arabia over the years, so I believe it is the desired place.”
Neymar’s move helped make Mbappe determine his future The transfer also coincides with Kylian Mbappe’s reversal at PSG. The Frenchman was recently reinstated back into the squad after talks of a contract extension. Mbappe was previously adamant about leaving the Ligue 1 club this summer. Nevertheless, it seems as if Neymar’s departure may have helped PSG hold on to the Frenchman for now. Reports even suggest that the two superstars had a feud and Mbappe did not want to play with Neymar anymore.
PSG also helped themselves in convincing Mbappe to stay by signing Ousmane Dembele. The dynamic duo is a mainstay in the France national team, and the players are close off of the pitch.
The reigning Ligue 1 champions opened their 2023/24 campaign with a disappointing scoreless draw with Lorient. However, Mbappe and Dembele did not feature in the matchup. PSG’s next fixture will come away against Toulouse on Saturday, Aug. 19.
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Bolton Wanderers manager Ian Evatt picked up a red card late in the side's 3-1 victory against Fleetwood on Tuesday for illegal use of technology. No, he did not show bad behavior or throw out any abusive language. Instead, referees kicked Evatt out of the match for telling the fourth official that he made a […]
Bolton Wanderers manager Ian Evatt picked up a red card late in the side’s 3-1 victory against Fleetwood on Tuesday for illegal use of technology. No, he did not show bad behavior or throw out any abusive language. Instead, referees kicked Evatt out of the match for telling the fourth official that he made a mistake after the manager viewed an incident on a tablet.
The situation started in the 67th minute. Bolton striker Dion Charles earned a red card. Evatt reviewed the incident involving his player with a tablet on the bench. The manager then reported the apparent error to the fourth official. However, match referee Tom Nield brandished Evatt a red card of his own.
Bolton manager Evatt suffers from new technology rules The sending-off comes down to a new “misuse of technology” rule in the English Football League. According to the newly implemented law, coaches cannot use their electronics to help make a case during a match. The official rule states: “A team official who uses unauthorized equipment or who behaves in an inappropriate manner as a result of the use of electronic or communication equipment will be sent off.”
After the game, Bolton’s assistant coach Peter Atherton explained the situation. “The gaffer merely said he’d seen [the incident] back,” claimed Atherton. “He wasn’t making any reference, there was no misconduct in terms of abusive language or anything like that. He just said ‘I’ve seen it back and he’s got it wrong. The keeper’s tripped Dion up.’ And apparently from just referring to the fact that he’s seen it back, that’s a red card.”
🗣️ "There was no misconduct…"
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Club could appeal decision before next match Bolton now must decide on whether to appeal the manager’s sending off. Atherton stated that more information will be needed to make the final call. “I don’t know right now, the secretary of the club will look into that now,” stated the assistant coach when asked directly about an appeal.
“Until we see the report we are not really sure what the referee has seen and it will be interesting to see his view on the two incidents. The disappointing one for the gaffer is that he will miss some time on the touchline.”
Bolton, with or without Evatt, will next face Wigan at home on Saturday, August 19th. The Wanderers are currently leading League One thanks to three consecutive convincing victories in the division. They have racked up nine goals while allowing just one during league play so far this season.
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In the past, Antoine Griezmann has repeatedly stated his intention to close out his career in MLS. However, with the lavish offerings of Saudi Arabia, Griezmann's future is somewhat less clear. French national teammates N'golo Kante and Karim Benzema are two major names to move over to Saudi Arabia. However, that is something Griezmann will […]
In the past, Antoine Griezmann has repeatedly stated his intention to close out his career in MLS. However, with the lavish offerings of Saudi Arabia, Griezmann’s future is somewhat less clear. French national teammates N’golo Kante and Karim Benzema are two major names to move over to Saudi Arabia. However, that is something Griezmann will have to mull over in the future.
In the immediate timeframe, the Frenchman’s focus remains with Atletico Madrid. However, he does not rule out a move down the road to Major League Soccer. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Griezmann repeated previous statements on how he sees his career eventually shifting over to the United States.
“I have always said that my objective would be to end in [MLS],” Griezmann said through a translator. “I like American sport; I’d like to play in MLS and to enjoy playing there. It is competitive to win there, and I can play at my top level.”
Griezmann would be a major signing for Major League Soccer. Of course, he would not be the driving force Lionel Messi has been for the league, but he remains a top talent in Europe with eyes on the United States. Moreover, Griezmann says that top signings such as Messi, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets or himself can continue to grow the league further.
“It is my objective to end my football career there. It can be very good for the American league. Leo is there, Jordi and the new signings like the younger players from South America will improve the level of the league. To sign top quality players will make the league bigger and stronger.”
Messi making a mark in MLS If anything, Messi’s transfer has helped Inter Miami. The south Florida club is on its way to the Leagues Cup Final against Nashville SC. That success, combined with the Argentine’s popularity, can make Messi a focal point for MLS and American sports as a whole.
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“He is an incredible player. I think the best thing MLS has done is sign Leo for advertising and just for the sport’s quality. He can be the image of football in the United States.”
When Griezmann brings up the advertising, he also alludes to the viewership of the league. Domestically, MLS Season Pass from Apple TV has seen an uptick in subscribers. While those metrics are kept secret, reports indicate the streaming platform has surpassed 1 million subscribers. If Messi can keep up his rampant scoring form, that number may continue to grow.
If down the road Antoine Griezmann comes to MLS, that may help even more. Again, this is not a case of Griezmann finishing his time in Atletico this season. The 32-year-old World Cup winner is on the verge of history with Atletico Madrid. The Frenchman is hunting records in terms of goals with Atletico Madrid. Those may require a few seasons, putting MLS and the United States down in the pecking order of importance.
Antoine Griezmann may come to MLS because of other American sports Regardless, the United States is particularly enticing to Griezmann due to his passion for American sports. During the LaLiga Summer Tour, Griezmann featured for Atletico at Oracle Park, home of MLB’s San Francisco Giants. During his press conference, Griezmann mentioned that he is a fan of the NFL, NBA and MLB. For reference, he mentioned Justin Fields of the Chicago Bears and Julio Rodriguez from the Seattle Mariners as two players he is a fan of.
In that LaLiga series, Griezmann also noted the fans in attendance. He admitted the game in San Francisco, a 1-1 draw against Sevilla, was not the best product Atletico could have put out. However, the fans were still in strong attendance at a traditional baseball stadium.
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Streaming platform DAZN announced the acquisition of ATA Football, a leader in covering women's soccer. As a result of the takeover, DAZN will have coverage of all the leagues ATA Football offered. DAZN is no stranger to covering women's soccer, either. The streaming platform has provided coverage of the UEFA Women's Champions League for international […]
Streaming platform DAZN announced the acquisition of ATA Football, a leader in covering women’s soccer. As a result of the takeover, DAZN will have coverage of all the leagues ATA Football offered. DAZN is no stranger to covering women’s soccer, either.
The streaming platform has provided coverage of the UEFA Women’s Champions League for international audiences. For a time, these games were free. With the growth of the competition’s popularity, DAZN started putting these games behind its paywall.
ATA Football has acted as a sales agency for top women’s leagues in Europe. For example, the media company sublicensed top women’s divisions in France, Italy and Germany to CBS Sports when the two entered an agreement. This allowed CBS and Paramount+ to stream games from these women’s competitions.
However, it is DAZN that wants to emerge as the ‘Home of Women’s Football,’ or so it says. DAZN Group CEO Shay Segev says DAZN and women’s soccer can work in tandem to help one another grow.
“DAZN and ATA football share the same view when it comes to women’s football, the strength of game lies in its participants, fans and distinct appeal,” Segev stated. “By harnessing these characteristics, we believe that DAZN can build on the foundations our investment in the women’s game has delivered so far.”
Women’s soccer can grow under ATA Football and DAZN Sports Pro Media reported that DAZN’s coverage of the Women’s Champions League was up 17% in the 2022/23 season. Those games, which streamed for free on YouTube, pulled in over 50 million viewers. Much of that was due to the lack of restrictions on broadcasts. Clubs saw a direct impact on their fanbase, too.
With DAZN taking over ATA Football, the chance to continue that expansive growth can reach other leagues. Top women’s divisions in Europe can build on the international reach of DAZN.
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The next five years are going to be the biggest in American soccer history. Numerous high-level international tournaments are coming to the United States. In 2024, the Copa America returns to these shores after eight years away. The revamped Club World Cup is coming the following year. However, the two biggest sporting events coming to […]
The next five years are going to be the biggest in American soccer history. Numerous high-level international tournaments are coming to the United States. In 2024, the Copa America returns to these shores after eight years away. The revamped Club World Cup is coming the following year. However, the two biggest sporting events coming to the United States are the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
There is also a strong possibility that the 2027 Women’s World Cup will be here as well as Mexico. Hosting rights have not yet been awarded. US Soccer recently announced its intention to submit a bid. With that in mind, which stadiums should be the US venues at the 2027 Women’s World Cup?
In our opinion, the stadiums that the US should use for their official bid should geographically be spread across the country (and include cities that were passed over for the 2026 World Cup). Most of the stadiums should be ones with large capacities as the 1999 Women’s World Cup showed that filling up NFL stadiums can be done.
They should also have a few smaller, soccer-specific stadiums as well, which has been a recent precedent. Five of the ten venues at the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand had capacities under 30,000 (three of those five were under 20,000) and six of the nine venues at the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France were below 30,000 (with two of those six under 20,000).
So here, in our opinion, is a look at the best options for US venues at the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
Best available venues for the 2027 Women’s World Cup Camping World Stadium City: Orlando, Florida
Capacity: 60,219
For events of this magnitude, it would be foolish not to have games in Florida. Orlando was not chosen as a host city for the 2026 World Cup (though they did host games at the 1994 World Cup and the 1996 Olympics) so getting Women’s World Cup games a year later would be met with enthusiasm. Additionally, Orlando is home to the Orlando Pride in the NWSL. They play at the soccer-specific Exploria Stadium (where they have averaged roughly 5,000 fans per game since the stadium opened in 2017).
Audi Field City: Washington DC
Capacity: 20,000
Yes, it is a small soccer-specific stadium. But Washington DC was not chosen to host any games at the 2026 World Cup due to the poor state of FedEx Field. Frankly, it would be a travesty to have back-to-back summers with the nation’s capital not hosting games. Audi Field is home to the NWSL’s Washington Spirit and has hosted some big-time soccer games, including this year’s MLS All-Star Game.
Geodis Park City: Nashville, Tennessee
Capacity: 30,109
Geodis Park is modern and is the soccer-specific stadium with the largest capacity in the US. Nashville has proven to be a great soccer town over the last six or seven years. Unfortunately, they were one of the last cities to miss the cut for 2026 World Cup duty. But the USWNT made an appearance in the Music City just this year and drew a great crowd. The USMNT is also due to make an appearance in October against Ghana. Nashville should get Women’s World Cup games.
Soldier Field City: Chicago, Illinois
Capacity: 61,500
This one should be obvious. Chicago is a massive market. Soldier Field has hosted numerous soccer games over the years including both 1994 World Cup and 1999 Women’s World Cup games. Most recently, however, it was not even part of the bid for the 2026 World Cup so there would be an appetite for high-level international soccer. Plus, Soldier Field has a grass surface so drastic field changes would not be necessary.
Lincoln Financial Field City: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Capacity: 67,594
Philly has proven itself to be a town quite capable of hosting high-level international soccer events. It is one of the eleven US venues for the World Cup in 2026. CONCACAF Gold Cup games have been held there four times: 2009, 2015, 2017, and 2019. It also played host to games at the Copa America Centenario in 2016. And most appropriate for this discussion, was one of the host venues at the 2003 Women’s World Cup. Its grass surface would mean less work to get the stadium ready as well.
MetLife Stadium City: East Rutherford, New Jersey
Capacity: 82,500
A “no-brainer.” It is New York (yes even though the stadium is over in New Jersey). New York City is the number one media market in the US and will be hosting games at the 2026 World Cup as they did at the 1994 World Cup, the 1999 Women’s World Cup, and the 2016 Copa America Centenario. While neither of the two MLS teams nor the NWSL team is particularly well-attended, New York is a lock to get games.
State Farm Stadium City: Glendale, Arizona
Capacity: 72,200
Being an NFL venue with a grass field helps the Phoenix suburb’s case for being a Women’s World Cup host venue in 2027. The United States passed on State Farm Stadium as a World Cup 2026 host. It was not even part of the bid to host the World Cup. However, the home of the Arizona Cardinals hosted six Gold Cup games. In 2016, the stadium hosts three games for the Copa America Centenario. Additionally, the USMNT has played there six times with an average attendance of 39,624 while the USWNT has played there three times with an average attendance of 16,373.
Rose Bowl City: Pasadena, California
Capacity: 92,542
There is some debate here. The Los Angeles area will be getting Women’s World Cup games in 2027. But will they be at the Rose Bowl or the newest, shiniest, and most expensive NFL stadium, SoFi Stadium? SoFi Stadium hosted this year’s Gold Cup Final. For the 2026 World Cup, it is Los Angeles’s host location. On the flip side, the Rose Bowl has a greater capacity and was the site of two previous World Cup Finals. The 1994 men’s World Cup saw Brazil win its fourth title. Then, five years later, the 1999 Women’s World Cup wrapped up dramatically at the Rose Bowl. Moreover, the Rose Bowl is likely to host the gold medal game for women’s soccer at the 2028 LA Olympics.
Levi’s Stadium City: Santa Clara, California
Capacity: 68,500
The Bay Area has a huge soccer following. The USWNT just played at Avaya Stadium in July and sold it out. Levi’s Stadium was also the site of four games at the 2016 Copa America Centenario and will be one of the eleven US venues at the World Cup in 2026. It too has a grass field which means less work for ground crews to prepare for hosting Women’s World Cup games. The Bay Area has also previously hosted Women’s World Cup games at nearby Stanford Stadium back in 1999.
Providence Park City: Portland, Oregon
Capacity: 25,218
Providence Park is another smaller, soccer-specific stadium but it is a special place. Portland is one of the best soccer cities in America (despite the USMNT not playing there since 2013 and the USWNT not playing there since 2012). Both the Timbers in MLS and the Thorns in the NWSL sell out every home game. But arguably the biggest reason Providence Park should be one of the US venues at the 2027 Women’s World Cup is that it would be the first stadium in history to host games at three different Women’s World Cup tournaments, hosting four games in 1999 and six games in 2003.
Lumen Field City: Seattle, Washington
Capacity: 68,740
Much like Portland, Seattle is a great soccer town despite appearances from the USMNT and USWNT being few and far between. The Sounders in MLS were for years the gold standard of American soccer support. Their NWSL side, OL Reign, plays at Lumen Field as well and this year is averaging 7,815 fans per game. Seattle is also no stranger to hosting high-level international tournaments as they were one of the venues for the 2016 Copa America Centenario and will be one of the venues for the 2026 World Cup.
What US Soccer and the bid committee ultimately decided to do is still up in the air. They could choose to go with all NFL stadiums. They could opt for a hybrid of NFL stadiums and MLS stadiums. It is also possible they use both NFL and MLS venues for the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Yet, they could be different than the ones on this list. If the United States scores the co-hosting rights to the 2027 Women’s World Cup, it ensures one thing. The next five years will be loads of fun for American soccer fans.
Inter Miami has received a massive boost since they signed superstar Lionel Messi. Although the club currently sits bottom of the Eastern Conference MLS table, they have essentially been transformed, both on and off the pitch, in the last month. The Argentine legend has propelled his new club to the Leagues Cup final. However, interest […]
Inter Miami has received a massive boost since they signed superstar Lionel Messi. Although the club currently sits bottom of the Eastern Conference MLS table, they have essentially been transformed, both on and off the pitch, in the last month. The Argentine legend has propelled his new club to the Leagues Cup final. However, interest in the team has also skyrocketed as well.
This new appeal in Inter is evident in ticket prices to watch the team play, as well as club merchandise selling like hotcakes. Now, Messi is helping Inter Miami to possibly feature in the prestigious Copa Libertadores.
Messi’s Argentina ties are helping Miami and MLS
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TyC Sports reporter Hugo Balassone is claiming that Chiqui Tapia has invited the MLS club to play in the tournament. Tapia is currently the president of the Argentine Football Federation. Messi’s involvement in the Argentina national team is a significant reason for the move.
EXCLUSIVO: Chiqui Tapia realizó una petición formal, con el aval de Domínguez, para que el Inter Miami y otros equipos de la Concacaf disputen una competición con los de Conmebol.
Acá les cuento todos los detalles y de qué se trata esta idea.https://t.co/3qeunUm0IU pic.twitter.com/1O5DC2g6bH
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Inter Miami would be first MLS club in Copa Libertadores The Copa Libertadores is the marquee club competition in South America. It is the Champions League for the continent. CONMEBOL organizes the annual tournament that regularly features top teams such as Independiente, Boca Juniors, River Plate, Sao Paulo, and Palmeiras.
Although the tournament usually solely features clubs from South America, teams from other areas have featured in the past. In fact, Mexican sides have been invited to play at the competition in recent years. Pumas, Toluca, and Pueblo all took part in the 2016 Copa Libertadores. However, none of the trio were able to advance beyond the quarterfinals of the tournament.
Argentina’s move to invite an MLS team to the Copa Libertadores extends CONMEBOL’s partnership with CONCACAF. The two governing bodies previously announced a “strategic collaboration agreement” earlier in the year. This partnership will see various CONCACAF members play in the upcoming 2024 Copa America. The tournament, the biggest national team competition in South America, is coming to the United States that summer.
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Vlatko Andonovski has reportedly resigned from his role as head coach of the USWNT after a disappointing World Cup exit in the round of 16. A source familiar with the situation has supposedly confirmed the news to the AP and ESPN. Andonovski's decision to depart the team comes just 11 days after the Americans were […]
Vlatko Andonovski has reportedly resigned from his role as head coach of the USWNT after a disappointing World Cup exit in the round of 16. A source familiar with the situation has supposedly confirmed the news to the AP and ESPN. Andonovski’s decision to depart the team comes just 11 days after the Americans were knocked out of the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Americans had poor showing at Women’s World Cup The poor display at the tournament in Australia and New Zealand was certainly a major reason for the coach’s decision. Andonovski’s team struggled to produce offense during their time Down Under. In fact, the USWNT managed to score just four total goals in the same amount of matches at the Women’s World Cup.
The Stars and Stripes eventually fell to Sweden in penalties during a round-of-16 matchup. It was the worst finish in the team’s history at the competition. Previously, the Americans never finished worse than third in the tournament. The USWNT entered the current Women’s World Cup as two-time defending champions and FIFA’s No. 1 ranked team.
Vlatko Andonovski forced into USWNT changes due to injuries After the defeat to Sweden, Andonovski claimed that he was not thinking about his future but rather his young players. Fourteen of the USWNT players were making their Women’s World Cup at the tournament. “We spent four years together. They got their first caps with me, they got their first national team call-ups with me,” stated Andonovski. “We spent tough times, good times. I don’t want to see them like that. That’s all I think about.”
Multiple USWNT players suffered some serious injuries ahead of the Women’s World Cup. Captain Becky Sauerbrunn was the most significant omission from the tournament roster after she failed to recover in time from a foot injury. Mallory Swanson and Catarina Macario endured serious knee injuries in the months leading up to the competition as well.
Andonovski arrived as head coach of the USWNT in 2019 after Jill Ellis departed. Ellis previously collected two Women’s World Cup trophies with the team before walking away from the job. During his four years at the helm, Andonovski’s sole significant title was the 2022 CONCACAF Women’s Championship.
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The clock is ticking for Inter Miami to get its new stadium in Miami ready for Lionel Messi before the World Cup star ends his contract in 2025. Named Miami Freedom Park, the construction of the new Inter Miami stadium is behind schedule. David Beckham originally wanted the 73-acre site to open in 2022. However, […]
The clock is ticking for Inter Miami to get its new stadium in Miami ready for Lionel Messi before the World Cup star ends his contract in 2025. Named Miami Freedom Park, the construction of the new Inter Miami stadium is behind schedule. David Beckham originally wanted the 73-acre site to open in 2022. However, after repeated delays, the stadium is nowhere close to being done.
In fact, not a single shovel has been put into the ground. Instead, situated on the site of the closed Melreese Golf Club just east of the Miami International Airport, the site of Inter Miami’s future stadium is a mess. Overgrown grass and weeds obscure the former golf course, while one of the buildings is covered in grafitti.
That’s the least of Inter Miami’s problems. Before work can begin, the 73-acre plot of land needs to be remediated at an estimated cost of more than $35 million. Melreese Golf Course was built on top of an old incinerator ash dump. In fact, testing on the site uncovered plenty of contamination including elevated arsenic levels but also barium and lead above legal limits.
Once the land is cleared of hazardous chemicals, work can begin to build the $1 billion stadium, hotel, office park, and commercial campus that’s planned.
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Construction delays put new Miami stadium timeline to feature Messi in doubt As shown in the video below from Futbol Miami TV, no work has been done on the land. In March 2023, since Melreese Golf Club left the premises, the site has been dormant.
Originally, MLS intended DRV PNK Stadium to be used for two seasons while Miami Freedom Park was built. Inter Miami, now in season four at the Fort Lauderdale stadium, is likely to have played six full seasons at the temporary ground before the new stadium is opened.
In fact, based on the lack of progress to date in Miami, don’t be surprised if Miami Freedom Park doesn’t open until 2026 at the earliest. If that happens, Messi won’t open the stadium as an Inter Miami footballer. Of course, there’s always the hope that he extends his contract with MLS, but by then he’ll be 38 or 39 years old.
Meanwhile, Messi’s next game for Inter Miami is Saturday night in the Leagues Cup final against Nashville.
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Fulham is reportedly stepping up efforts to sign the United States men's national team striker Folarin Balogun of Arsenal. The USMNT forward has links with a move away from Emirates Stadium. Those rumors persisted throughout the summer. However, the north London outfit has not been able to offload the star due to their hefty asking […]
Fulham is reportedly stepping up efforts to sign the United States men’s national team striker Folarin Balogun of Arsenal. The USMNT forward has links with a move away from Emirates Stadium. Those rumors persisted throughout the summer. However, the north London outfit has not been able to offload the star due to their hefty asking price.
Mail Sport is claiming that the Gunners are now quoting other clubs around $57 million for Balogun. This is around $6 million less than they previously had hoped to receive. Fulham has a real interest in signing the American. However, the Premier League side is balking at Arsenal’s massive asking fee. The news outlet reports that the Cottagers are willing to bid as high as $45 million for Balogun.
Mitrovic’s departure would force Fulham to make move Fulham is currently chasing the 22-year-old forward due to Al-Hilal’s interest in Aleksandar Mitrovic. The Saudi Arabian side has already bid $58 million for the Serbian star, but the Cottagers are reluctant to sanction the deal. Nevertheless, Mitrovic is ready to make the move to the Middle East.
Assuming the Serbian striker completes the switch, Fulham will have a big hole to fill. Mitrovic’s 14 Premier League goals last season led the west London club by quite some margin. Other teams are also being linked with Balogun as well, but Fulham is seen as the front-runners at the moment.
Fulham has competition for star Arsenal striker Balogun Inter Milan, Monaco and West Ham have all inquired about Balogun as well. However, neither team was willing to meet Arsenal’s asking price. The French side is best suited for another go at the striker. They recently had a $43 million bid rejected by the Gunners, but are currently considering yet another try.
Balogun was one of the standout performers in Ligue 1 last season with Reims. The American netted 21 goals in the French top flight, finishing fourth in the Golden Boot race. Although the youngster excelled while on loan, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta prefers Gabriel Jesus, Eddie Nketiah, and Leandro Trossard up front for his team.
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Apple has emerged as a potential partner for Disney as it looks to sort out what to do with ESPN. While Disney could certainly use the reach of Apple, one tech expert says it is a no-brainer for Apple, too. The mega-company started its foray into the sports world, and ESPN would unlock more opportunities […]
Apple has emerged as a potential partner for Disney as it looks to sort out what to do with ESPN. While Disney could certainly use the reach of Apple, one tech expert says it is a no-brainer for Apple, too. The mega-company started its foray into the sports world, and ESPN would unlock more opportunities for Apple.
Daniel Ives, an analyst at investment firm Wedbush Securities, says sports content is at the forefront of what Apple wants to produce. ESPN may be there for the taking as Disney’s executives review their assets to see what is financially viable.
“The massive appetite for live sports content remains the laser focus for Cupertino now to boost its streaming future and further tap into its massive installed base of 2 billion iOS devices worldwide,” Ives said. “We believe the answer and the shoe that fits for Apple is the golden ESPN assets which potentially may be on the table in one form or another as [Disney CEO Bob] Iger and the board strategically and carefully look at Disney’s core assets over the coming months.”
Disney has sought reportedly sought out using Apple as a means of distribution to spread ESPN’s reach. Then, Disney considered spinning ESPN off into its own company no longer under the Disney umbrella.
Apple potential grows with ESPN in its arsenal If that is the case, the opportunity arises for Apple. It can take over ESPN and the associated media rights deals that come along with it. With Apple’s technological breadth and how many billions of their devices are in people’s hands, the sports streaming world could find a new home.
Apple has already inquired about taking over the Bundesliga. Moreover, Apple’s tenure with the Major League Soccer rights has been successful. The arrival of Lionel Messi shot up subscriptions to MLS Season Pass. According to reports on the fairly secretive numbers, the MLS streaming platform is approaching 1 million subscribers.
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If Apple heeds Ives’s advice to take over ESPN, Apple would instantly be a major hub for sports coverage in the United States.
One hundred years after hosting the inaugural World Cup final, Uruguay provided a glimpse of what its national stadium, the Estadio Centenario, could look like if the country hosts the 2030 World Cup. Uruguay won the first World Cup, which is the only time the South American nation hosted the tournament. The Estadio Centenario hosted […]
One hundred years after hosting the inaugural World Cup final, Uruguay provided a glimpse of what its national stadium, the Estadio Centenario, could look like if the country hosts the 2030 World Cup. Uruguay won the first World Cup, which is the only time the South American nation hosted the tournament.
The Estadio Centenario hosted 10 of the 18 games at that first World Cup in 1930. That included each of Uruguay’s four games. However, a stadium that old is not in prime condition. It is the primary home of the Uruguay national team, but no club plays in it each matchday. Then, with a capacity of just over 60,000, it is considerably smaller than other venues to host the World Cup Final. Stadiums for the World Cup final regularly hold more than 80,000 in capacity.
The Uruguayan government released new renderings of what the stadium could look like in 2030. Should Uruguay win the 2030 World Cup bid alongside Argentina, Chile and Paraguay, the Estadio Centenario would be a major candidate to host the final.
✨ 𝓢𝓸ñ𝓮𝓶𝓸𝓼 𝓮𝓷 𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓮 🏟️
Mundial Centenario 2️⃣0️⃣3️⃣0️⃣
🇺🇾🇦🇷🇨🇱🇵🇾 pic.twitter.com/gXMruLX74K— Secretaría Nacional del Deporte (@UyDeporte) August 17, 2023
The key part of the renderings is the inclusion of a roof. During July in Uruguay, temperatures do get quite cool. Highs are around 60 degrees Fahrenheit. However, shade is always welcome, and it is a common trend among new stadium designs. For example, Barcelona and Real Madrid added roofs to their stadiums as part of recent renovations.
Updated stadium could boost 2030 World Cup bid for Uruguay The combined bid between Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and Paraguay is one of two active and confirmed bids. The other is also between four countries. Spain, Portugal, Morocco and Ukraine are battling the South American countries to host the 2030 World Cup.
The South American countries proposed 18 stadiums across 13 cities. The Estadio Centenario is one of three to have hosted a World Cup final. The Estadio Nacional in Santiago, Chile hosted the 1962 World Cup Final. In the 1978 World Cup, the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires hosted the final. However, Uruguay’s Estadio Centenario is one of the leading venues for the bid. It is likely that Uruguay’s national stadium will host the final if the South American bid wins.
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The World Soccer Talk SC Freiburg TV schedule will have you all set to watch the club in the Bundesliga and beyond. Freiburg has been a surprise in recent seasons, reaching deep into knockout competitions after historically being a mid-table side when playing in the Bundesliga. SC Freiburg TV Schedule and Streaming Links SC Freiburg […]
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Freiburg has been a surprise in recent seasons, reaching deep into knockout competitions after historically being a mid-table side when playing in the Bundesliga.
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Founded: 1904
Stadium: Europa-Park Stadion
Manager: Christian Streich
Best German top-flight finish: 3rd (1995)
DFB-Pokal: Runners-up (2022)
Best European finish: Europa League round of 16 (2023)
Where Can I Watch the SC Freiburg Match? The Bundesliga’s home is ESPN+, in English and Spanish, in the USA. Every match is streamed live on the service. You’ll find DFB-Pokal matches on ESPN+ as well. Throughout the season, a handful of league games are simulcast on ESPN/ESPN2/ABC in addition to ESPN+.
Freiburg don’t often qualify for UEFA’s European competitions. But when they do, like in 2023, those games are on Paramount+ in English.
Univision, TUDN, and UniMás televise UEFA games, with Spanish streaming handled by ViX.
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SC Freiburg History SC Freiburg’s early origins involve precursor clubs and a tangle of name changes. Freiburger Fußballverein 04 and FC Schwalbe Freiburg were both founded in 1904. These two would each change names a few times, before eventually coming together in 1912 to create Sport-Club Freiburg, which also saw the birth of the club’s griffin head emblem.
In the post-World War I years, SC Freiburg engaged in partnerships with several other sports organizations to facilitate the fielding of a team. They eventually settled in with FT 1844 Freiburg in 1938, a relationship which would last until 1952.
After WWII, the Allies disbanded most organizations in Germany, including football clubs. This necessitated the re-forming and re-naming of most clubs, and Freiburg was no exception. They were thus briefly known as VfL Freiburg until 1949, with the SC Freiburg name was revived.
Up to this point, the club had mostly played in either regional amateur to lower-tier professional divisions. This continued until 1978 when they joined the 2. Bundesliga. It wouldn’t be until 1993 that the club made it to the Bundesliga for the first time. They would spend 23 of the next 30 seasons in the top tier, including a 3rd place finish in 1995, their best ever.
Volker Finke was Freiburg’s manager from 1991 to 2007, the longest tenure ever in the history of German professional football. Joachim Löw, who would go on to be the Germany national team manager from 2006-2021, played three stints with the club in the 1970s and 80s, and is the club’s second all-time leading goalscorer.
Freiburg have emerged in recent years with surprise runs – reaching the DFB-Pokal final in 2022, and the Europe League round of 16 the following season.
Freiburg’s Europa-Park Stadion seats 34,700 and opened in 2021. The old ground, the Dreisamstadion, still hosts Freiburg’s reserve team and women’s side.
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Our Getafe TV schedule has all the games for the small Spanish club. Based just outside of Madrid, Getafe has an interesting history, despite never winning any major honors. Getafe TV Schedule Getafe on TV and streaming: U.S. only: Founded: 1983Stadium: Coliseum Alfonso PérezManager: José BordalásSpanish top-flight titles: 0Spanish Copa del Rey: Runners-up (2007, 2008)European […]
Our Getafe TV schedule has all the games for the small Spanish club.
Based just outside of Madrid, Getafe has an interesting history, despite never winning any major honors.
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Founded: 1983
Stadium: Coliseum Alfonso Pérez
Manager: José Bordalás
Spanish top-flight titles: 0
Spanish Copa del Rey: Runners-up (2007, 2008)
European titles: 0
Where Can I Watch the Getafe Match? You can catch every La Liga match on ESPN+ in English and Spanish. The Copa del Rey is available on the service as well.
The majority of La Liga games are simulcast on the ESPN Deportes network in Spanish. Fubo and DirecTV Stream are services which carry the network, so if you have those or a cable plan that has Deportes, you don’t need an ESPN+ subscription.
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Getafe are very rarely participants in European competitions. But when they do make the cut, look to Paramount+ (Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League).
In Spanish, Univision, UniMás, and TUDN televise UEFA games, with streaming on ViX.
Getafe History The origins of football in Getafe go back to Sociedad Getafe Deportivo, founded in 1923. That club played in the lower tiers until 1932. Another club was founded in 1945 after the war, named Club Getafe Deportivo.
This team lasted until 1982, moving from the sixth tier all the way to the second by the end. But the tenure in the Segunda was not successful, finishing near no better than 10th place, and finally being relegated in 1982. The club dissolved at the end of the season.
A merger between Club Deportivo Peña Getafe (originally a club made of local Real Madrid supporters founded in 1976) and the older side Club Getafe Promesas resulted in the Getafe Club de Fútbol we know today, which was officially founded in July 1983.
Four promotions in a row saw the new club jump from regional leagues to the third tier right off the bat. And eventually by 1994 they were in the second division. But they bounced back down to the third division on two separate occasions around the turn of the millennium.
2004 was the breakthrough, as they made it to La Liga for the first time. Aside from one lone season in D2 in 2016-17, the club has remained a La Liga side ever since. The promotion made them the first team from the Community of Madrid, but not from the capital city itself, to play in La Liga. It marked an astonishing rise from the very bottom of the pyramid to the top in just 20 years.
Highlights from the 21st century stay in La Liga include back-to-back Copa del Rey finals appearances in 2007 and 2008, and a fifth place league finish in 2019.
The club have appeared three times in the UEFA Cup/Europa League. 2008’s trip to the quarterfinals was the furthest they have advanced.
The Coliseum Alfonso Pérez was opened in 1998, and holds 16,500 fans, making it one of the smallest venues in La Liga. It hosted the 2010 UEFA Women’s Champions League Final.
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This Osasuna TV schedule will catch you up on where and when to watch the Pamplona-based club. CA Osasuna are the only club from the region of Navarre to have ever played in La Liga, though they have never won the competition. Osasuna TV Schedule Osasuna on TV and streaming: U.S. only: Founded: 1920Stadium: El […]
This Osasuna TV schedule will catch you up on where and when to watch the Pamplona-based club.
CA Osasuna are the only club from the region of Navarre to have ever played in La Liga, though they have never won the competition.
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Founded: 1920
Stadium: El Sadar
Manager: Jagoba Arrasate
Spanish top-flight titles: 0
Spanish Copa del Rey: Runners-up (2005, 2023)
European titles: 0
Where Can I Watch the Osasuna Match? ESPN+ is the home of every La Liga game, in both English and Spanish. You’ll also find the Copa del Rey on the service.
Most LaLiga games each weekend are also televised on ESPN Deportes in Spanish. That means you can see almost every Osasuna league match without needing a subscription to ESPN+ if you have a service that carries the network.
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Osasuna have not been to Europe in quite some time, but if they do qualify, those games would be on Paramount+ (Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League).
UEFA club competitions air on Univision, UniMás, and TUDN in Spanish, with ViX streaming non-TV games.
Osasuna History The club was founded on October 24, 1920. “Osasuna” means “health” in the Basque language, making them the only La Liga team with a Basque name, despite other clubs from the region being more famous.
Early decades saw the club in the lower tiers of Spanish football, though they did enjoy a brief stint in La Liga in 1935-36.
Some members of Osasuna faced severe persecution during the Spanish Civil War era, which significantly impacted the club. It would not be until 1953 that the side would return to the top flight.
The early 60s began another period of sustained lower-level existence, with the club playing in the second and third tiers from 1963-1980. The start of the 80s marked what you might call the club’s modern era, wherein they’ve played all but ten campaigns in La Liga.
The first appearance in Europe was in the 1985/86 UEFA Cup – and they’ve only appeared three times since. The last appearance in a European competition was 2006/07, where Osasuna played in the qualifying rounds of Champions League, and reached the semifinals of the UEFA Cup.
Recent decades have seen Osauna reach their highest heights domestically, with two seasons as runners-up in the Copa del Rey, and a fourth place finish in La Liga in 2005-06.
Estadio El Sadar has been the club’s home since 1967. Named for a nearby river, the stadium holds 23,516 fans.
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The World Soccer Talk Strasbourg TV schedule has the ins and outs for how to watch Le Racing from the US. RC Strasbourg have been playing professional football since 1933, and are one of six clubs to have won all three major French trophies. Strasbourg TV Schedule and Streaming Links Strasbourg on TV and streaming: […]
The World Soccer Talk Strasbourg TV schedule has the ins and outs for how to watch Le Racing from the US.
RC Strasbourg have been playing professional football since 1933, and are one of six clubs to have won all three major French trophies.
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Founded: 1906
Stadium: Stade de la Meinau
Manager: Patrick Vieira
Ligue 1 titles: 1 (1979)
Coupe de France titles: 3 (1951, 1966, 2001)
Best European finish: Intertoto Cup Winners (1995)
Ligue 1 matches are found on beIN SPORTS in the United States.
Between the main beIN channel, beIN SPORTS en Español, and beIN CONNECT streaming, every game is shown live across their platforms. You can find beIN on select cable and satellite providers, as well as Fubo, Fanatiz, and Sling.
The Coupe de France cup competition has a home on FOX Sports networks.
For UEFA tournaments, you’ll find those, like Champions League and Europa League, on Paramount+. Univision, TUDN, and UniMás televise games in Spanish, with streaming available for non-TV games on ViX.
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Strasbourg History Owing to its location in the Alsace region, Strasbourg has had somewhat of a tumultuous history. The club was founded in 1906 in what was then the German Empire. The original name was “1. Fußball Club Neudorf”.
At the close of World War I, the region returned to France, and in January 1919 the name of the club was changed to Racing Club de Strasbourg. The club shifted to French competitions, winning regional titles in 1923, 1924, and 1927. They reached the round of 16 in the Coupe de France in 1925.
Strasbourg turned pro in 1933, quickly earning promotion to the top flight by 1934. Second and third place finishes, and a Coupe de France final appearance, highlighted this era.
The outbreak of WWII caused further upheaval. As the Alsace was annexed by the Nazis, many locals were evacuated to other areas of France. The club that remained competed as “Rasensportclub Straßburg” in German amateur competition. They even made an appearance in the DFB-Pokal in 1942.
When the Allies captured the region in 1944, the club returned as Racing Strasbourg in the French top division.
Save for a handful of single-season drops to the second division, Strasbourg would play in Ligue 1 consistently until the mid-1980s. This era was capped with, to date, the club’s only Ligue 1 title in 1979.
Financial disaster hit in the early 2010s, as total liquidation saw them forcibly relegated to the fifth tier in 2011. A series of promotions got Strasbourg back up to Ligue 2 by 2016. The following year, they’d re-earn their place in Ligue 1.
The Stade de la Meinau holds 26,000 fans and has been home to the club since 1914. The venue hosted games at the 1938 World Cup, Euro 1984, and the 1988 Cup Winners’ Cup Final.
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This Young Boys TV schedule will have you following the Swiss club's exploits in domestic completion and in Europe. Young Boys have one of the most memorable club names in all of soccer, and are one of the top teams in Switzerland. Where can I watch the Young Boys match? Founded: 1898Stadium: Wankdorf StadiumManager: Raphaël […]
This Young Boys TV schedule will have you following the Swiss club’s exploits in domestic completion and in Europe.
Young Boys have one of the most memorable club names in all of soccer, and are one of the top teams in Switzerland.
Where can I watch the Young Boys match?
Founded: 1898
Stadium: Wankdorf Stadium
Manager: Raphaël Wicky
Super League titles: 16
Swiss Cup titles: 8
Best European finish: Semifinals, 1959 European Cup
Young Boys TV schedule and streaming links The Swiss Super League is available to stream via the OneFootball website and app.
Young Boys frequently appear in European competition. You’ll find UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League – including some qualifying round games – on Paramount+ in the US.
Spanish telecasts of UEFA games can be found on Univision, TUDN, and/or UniMás. Streaming is presented on the ViX platform.
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Young Boys History Young Boys were created in Bern, Switzerland in 1898 – the name being a riff on the Basel club “Old Boys”.
The club earned their first Swiss national title in only five years time. It was a preview of success to come in the years ahead. League triumphs followed in 1909, 1910, 1911, and 1920.
A period of 30+ years with only one league title followed, but this era did produce three Swiss Cup wins. The 1950s were a return to top form for Bern’s Boys with four titles, but it would be followed by another long gap – over five decades – with just one.
That shortage of silverware has come to an end in recent times, with the club having won the Super League five times since 2017. 2020 and 2023 also brought Cup victories.
Consistent high finishes in the league bring European qualification, and Young Boys frequent the early rounds of Champions League and Europa League. The semifinals of the European Cup in 1959 remains the high water mark for the club in Europe.
Stadion Wankdorf is the club’s home, and is the second-largest football ground in Switzerland. Three of the Netherlands’ matches at Euro 2008 were hosted there.
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Will Harry Kane's arrival in the Bundesliga move the needle with the popularity of the German league across the United States? We discuss, but we also dive into several related topics.
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Burton vs Leicester City on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Burton vs Leicester City WHAT English League Cup WHEN 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Wednesday, August 9, 2023 WHERE ESPN+ STREAM WATCH NOW With ESPN+, you can watch Burton vs Leicester […]
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| WHO | Burton vs Leicester City | | WHAT | English League Cup | | WHEN | 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Wednesday, August 9, 2023 | | WHERE | ESPN+ | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
With ESPN+, you can watch Burton vs Leicester City and tons more League Cup games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple, Android, and Amazon Fire devices, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Chromecast, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Oculus Go.
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Club América vs Nashville SC on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Club América vs Nashville SC WHAT Leagues Cup WHEN 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT • Tuesday, August 8, 2023 WHERE MLS Season Pass STREAM WATCH NOW MLS Season Pass is the […]
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| WHO | Club América vs Nashville SC | | WHAT | Leagues Cup | | WHEN | 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT • Tuesday, August 8, 2023 | | WHERE | MLS Season Pass | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
MLS Season Pass is the new home for all things Major League Soccer – where you can watch Club América vs Nashville SC in Leagues Cup, and every other game too. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple TV, smartphone, tablet, Roku, and other smart streaming devices.
New for 2023 as part of a 10-year rights deal with Apple, MLS Season Pass is a service direct from the league available through Apple TV that will stream every MLS game – including MLS Cup Playoffs and Leagues Cup – with no blackouts.
The service also features MLS NEXT Pro (MLS 3rd division reserve league) and MLS NEXT games (youth development league), as well as exclusive team and league content available nowhere else. MLS Season Pass is available via the Apple TV app on all Apple iOS devices, Mac, PC, Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick, Android TV, Google TV, LG smart TVs, Panasonic smart TVs, Playstation 4 & 5, Roku streaming devices and smart TVs, Samsung smart TVs, Sony smart TVs, Vizio smart TVs, and Xbox One, One S, Series X and Series S. In addition, you can AirPlay or cast from your phone or computer to any compatible screen.
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Tigres vs Monterrey on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Tigres vs Monterrey WHAT Leagues Cup WHEN 10:00pm ET / 7:00pm PT • Tuesday, August 8, 2023 WHERE FS1, UniMás, MLS Season Pass, fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW With […]
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With fuboTV, you can watch Tigres vs Monterrey and more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Wrexham vs Wigan on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Wrexham vs Wigan WHAT English League Cup WHEN 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Tuesday, August 8, 2023 WHERE ESPN+ STREAM WATCH NOW With ESPN+, you can watch Wrexham vs Wigan and tons […]
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| WHO | Wrexham vs Wigan | | WHAT | English League Cup | | WHEN | 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Tuesday, August 8, 2023 | | WHERE | ESPN+ | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
With ESPN+, you can watch Wrexham vs Wigan and tons more League Cup games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple, Android, and Amazon Fire devices, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Chromecast, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Oculus Go.
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Even better, ESPN is now offering The Disney Bundle that includes ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ for only $12.99 per month. Not only do you get all of the soccer with ESPN+, but you also get hit movies and TV shows with Hulu AND you get Disney+ that features Star Wars, Marvel movies, Disney movies and shows, films from Pixar and feature documentaries from National Geographic.
In addition to all of the soccer coverage, ESPN+ also includes UFC, MLB, MLS, NHL, select PGA TOUR golf, Top Rank Boxing, cricket and Grand Slam tennis from Wimbledon to the US Open and Australian Open. Plus you get instant access to your favorite college sports like football, basketball, lacrosse, softball and more.
There’s also the daily ESPN FC show, 30 For 30 documentaries, exclusive access to studio programs and more.
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch FC Barcelona vs Tottenham on US television and via legal streaming: WHO FC Barcelona vs Tottenham WHAT Club Friendly WHEN 2:00pm ET / 11:00am PT • Tuesday, August 8, 2023 WHERE FOX Deportes, Fubo, DirecTV Stream FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW With Fubo, you can […]
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Now that we're in the Round of 16 in the 2023 Leagues Cup, it feels like two competitions have emerged. There's Leagues Cup featuring a mixture of Liga MX and MLS teams. And then there's "Messi Cup," i.e. any game featuring Lionel Messi starring for Inter Miami. One is producing incredible drama and amazing goals scored […]
Now that we’re in the Round of 16 in the 2023 Leagues Cup, it feels like two competitions have emerged. There’s Leagues Cup featuring a mixture of Liga MX and MLS teams. And then there’s “Messi Cup,” i.e. any game featuring Lionel Messi starring for Inter Miami. One is producing incredible drama and amazing goals scored from free kicks. In the other cup, without Messi, the results have been mixed.
After a few years as a glorified series of friendlies under various formats, the Leagues Cup has evolved into a fully-fledged tournament. Officially sanctioned by the US, Mexico, and CONCACAF, the competition sends three clubs to the newly-reworked Champions Cup starting in 2024. The month-long competition has even touted as a big deal by its creators, but has Leagues Cup actually lived up the hype?
Lucky Leo Putting aside everything else, the inaugural Leagues Cup will forever be remembered for one thing: the arrival of Lionel Messi in the United States.
It was a perfect bit of timing for tournament organizers. The legendary Argentine made his move from Paris Saint-Germain to Inter Miami of MLS just before the event kicked off. His debut game was on the first night of the tournament against Cruz Azul. And as if it were scripted, he delivered his trademark magic, scoring a stoppage time free kick game winner at home.
And he’s continued to run riot over the competition, scoring twice in each of his three games since, leading Miami (the worst team in MLS in 2023 before his arrival) to four straight wins overall and into the quarterfinals.
But aside from the masterful performance of Messi, which has caused a boom in merchandise and ticket sales involving Inter Miami, how else has the tournament faired?
How Leagues Cup is doing on television The entirety of Leagues Cup is on the MLS Season Pass service throughout most of the world. But the league did secure a supplementary national TV deal in English-language with FOX Sports. This included a small number of select Leagues Cup games. Subsequently, TelevisaUnivision picked up a small package of Spanish-language rights in the United States.
Asked how the TV ratings are doing on U.S. television, Walter Franco, a principal at Victus Advisors, a firm that works in global soccer, said, “It’s hard to tell on the Apple side, but Univision/TUDN ratings haven’t been abysmal, but to be honest most soccer games on that family of networks generate modest viewership at a minimum.”
TV ratings reporter Larry Johnson added, “On Univision, the Leagues Cup is averaging about what Liga MX pulls (in the 800,000 range) on an average weekend. Without the Messi match (against Cruz Azul which had 1.7 million viewers), these games have been low, comparatively (in the 500,000 range).”
On English-language television, the viewing numbers are below average. Only two of the eight games on English-language television have registered any interest, according to Johnson. The best those two matches could do was 173,000 for a Club América versus St Louis game on FS1. “Young viewers are likely watching on MLS Season Pass, but it is a noticeable drop from regular season games,” Johnson stated.
South of the border in Mexico, all of the Mexican TV providers initially passed on Leagues Cup. As a result, Liga MX made all of the games available for free for one month on MLS Season Pass.
Reaction from Mexico to Leagues Cup While there’s certainly been a buzz in the United States on social media about Leagues Cup due in large part to Messi’s heroics, what has the reaction been to the tournament thus far in Mexico?
“Minimal,” said Franco. “It’s getting coverage and criticism on talk shows [in Mexico] because there are no other games to cover or broadcast, but the interest is generally low. If games – although I doubt this would ever happen — were to be played in Mexico in the future, I doubt there would be strong ticket demand.
“On both sides of the border, fans are already used to seeing each other play over the years either through the [Concacaf] Champions League and summer friendlies.”
Asked what the two biggest criticisms are about the competition thus far from Mexicans, Franco replied, “First, referees. Second, playing the games in Mexico.”
MLS referees officiate games differently than other leagues around the world. That includes Liga MX. So it takes time for players and coaches to adjust. For instance, in Major League Soccer, games are a lot more physical. As an example, MLS referees often award just a free kick for fouls that would see a yellow card brandished in other leagues.
Gauging the gates An official, big tournament featuring cross-border matchups with Liga MX clubs? That should be a hit in attendance, right? Well, as it turned out, not exactly.
Liga MX is a hugely popular league in the United States. In fact, it’s the most popular soccer league in this country in terms of TV viewership. But that interest is generally concentrated 1) in certain areas of the USA and 2) for certain big Liga MX clubs. So, especially for what many fans still consider as an unimportant distraction, translating that into buying Leagues Cup tickets isn’t a lock.
Looking back at the Leagues Cup group stage, you’d have to say that the overall attendance underperformed. The average for the 45 group games was 17,678. That’s worse than both the 2023 MLS and Liga MX regular season overall average attendance figures. Only an average of 75% venue capacity was filled throughout, with several games pulling in under 10,000 fans. A couple even drew under 1,000.
Messi’s Inter Miami was the only MLS team that saw a meaningful bump in attendance over their league average. But even then, they came a few hundred seats short of selling out their second and third Leagues Cup games with the star.
While average attendances is down, ticket revenue for many clubs is up as teams charge top dollar to see the action. Plus, for many of the MLS teams, Leagues Cup tickets are not included in the season tickets, so that means extra income for both MLS and Liga MX.
Timing is everything Leagues Cup occupies an interesting spot on the American soccer calendar. Smack in the middle of the MLS season. But also, oddly, just three weeks into the Liga MX Apertura campaign. Both leagues have taken a month-long break for the new competition.
In addition, the positioning in late-July and August has put the tournament head-to-head with several other high profile soccer events.
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, as well as the Soccer Champions Tour, Premier League Summer Series, LaLiga Summer Tour, and other friendlies all overlapped with Leagues Cup. This had fans in the US, Canada and Mexico having to make decisions with their time (and money).
As it turns out, the Champions Tour and Premier League Summer Series both outdrew the Leagues Cup by a substantial margin.
Reaction from MLS fans to results thus far For the most part, fans of MLS teams have been enthusiastic about the results in Leagues Cup. Several Liga MX clubs have been knocked out, so what does that say about the defeated Mexican teams?
“It’s no secret or surprise that MLS has been more competitive against Liga MX,” Franco said. “The bottom half of Liga MX clubs is at the same level or sometimes worse than MLS clubs in the same range (acknowledged by both Mexican media and fans).”
Notably, a trio of powerhouse Liga MX clubs remain in the competition as of press time. They are Club América, Monterrey and Tigres. Ideally, seeing a Major League Soccer team defeat any one of those teams in the final would certainly tip the scales in favor of the US-side of the border.
No doubt, there is still time left in this first go-round of the revitalized event for a rise in interest. Perhaps the late knockout stages will indeed deliver must-see games and lasting moments.
In North America, the soccer landscape is constantly evolving. Time will only tell if Leagues Cup becomes a keystone event each year, or if it’ll end up being like its predecessor, the SuperLiga, which was a novelty that eventually went away.
In the short-term, as long as Messi stays injury-free and Inter Miami is in the competition, Leagues Cup is a hit.
Additional reporting by Christopher Harris
Cable TV providers like Comcast continue to lose their battle against streaming as more and more subscribers decide to cut the cord. With the popularity of streaming services rising, more people see streaming as a cheaper option to fill their niche needs. Technology insider website Techdirt reports that over the last 12 months, Comcast has […]
Cable TV providers like Comcast continue to lose their battle against streaming as more and more subscribers decide to cut the cord. With the popularity of streaming services rising, more people see streaming as a cheaper option to fill their niche needs.
Technology insider website Techdirt reports that over the last 12 months, Comcast has lost 12.6% of its video subscribers. Furthermore, over the last quarter, Comcast lost 520,000 pay-TV subscribers. That is over just three months. The company now sits at 14.98 million subscribers.
Consequently, Spectrum is about to pass Comcast as the biggest traditional cable company in the United States. However, even Spectrum is on the downturn. In the same timeframe that Comcast lost over half a million pay-TV subscribers, Charter Spectrum lost 241,000. All traditional cable companies are losing subscribers.
Over that time, Comcast subscribers did lose their included access to Peacock. Interestingly, the company did report further growth with the paid streaming service. Peacock went up by 2 million subscribers to bring the total subscriber count to 24 million. However, the expensive TV bundles that Comcast relied on are drying up.
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Comcast cable subscribers dropping out hurts company’s profits Techdirt noted that the main money-maker for Comcast was its broadband. While Comcast does traditionally hold a monopoly on that, even its broadband control is leaking out. 5G wireless options are becoming more standard, making Comcast less controlling on the broadband side.
However, for pay-TV purposes and soccer coverage, Comcast is dropping. Some estimates state 8,164 cable customers cancel their subscriptions every day. This only demonstrates that streaming is taking over. For soccer fans, this is nothing new. Live broadcasts and studio coverage are often exclusive to streaming services, including the aforementioned Peacock.
For example, the opening weekend in the Premier League heavily features Peacock. For reference, seven of the 10 games in the opening weekend of the Premier League are exclusive to Peacock. Furthermore, the NBC game is simulcast on Peacock. Evidently, NBC has no fear in propping up viewers to Peacock for the Premier League.
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Neymar is done with PSG, and he wants to return to Barcelona, the club that brought him over to Europe back in 2013. A heated couple of months and a falling out with the club's fans have soured the Brazilian's experience in Paris. His desire to leave is not surprising, and it has been the […]
Neymar is done with PSG, and he wants to return to Barcelona, the club that brought him over to Europe back in 2013. A heated couple of months and a falling out with the club’s fans have soured the Brazilian’s experience in Paris. His desire to leave is not surprising, and it has been the subject of speculation for several months. His ideal landing point might be something of a surprise, though.
French outlet L’Equipe reports Neymar wants to rejoin Barcelona. Interestingly, PSG offered Neymar as part of a swap deal to lure Ousmane Dembele to the Parc des Princes. However, Barcelona denied the deal. Barcelona manager Xavi said the current Barcelona squad and system do not overly align with Neymar’s playing style.
The same reason exists right now. According to ESPN, Xavi is one of the main reasons this transfer may not go through. The Barca boss wants to acquire a right-back and an attacking midfielder. Ousmane Dembele’s departure would open a door in the squad for Neymar. However, it does not make sense in the Spaniard’s eyes.
However, Barcelona is not fully ruling out the potential of landing Neymar. Some of the Barcelona executives want to bring Neymar back to Spain. There are certain financial hurdles to answer, but it remains a possibility in the club’s eyes. Therefore, Barcelona is not backing out of Neymar yet.
BREAKING: Neymar has told PSG he wants to leave 🚨 pic.twitter.com/w62gmlidnV
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 7, 2023
Xavi not keen on Barcelona signing PSG star Neymar Xavi has had the final say on signings this year. For example, Barcelona brass wanted to sign Ruben Neves as a replacement for the outgoing Sergio Busquets. However, Xavi wanted the less-flashy Oriol Romeu who was at Girona last season. Based on that trend, Xavi may want someone that does not garner the headlines like Neymar’s return to the club would.
Neymar, who is 31 years old, can still provide when he is healthy. Last season with PSG, he scored 13 goals and assisted 11 times in just 20 league appearances. He also scored a pair of goals at the World Cup in Qatar. Still, one of the biggest concerns for Neymar is injuries. Ankle surgery in March 2023 ruled him out for the remainder of the campaign.
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Kylian Mbappe and his feud with PSG is leaking into the squad's training for the upcoming campaign. Mbappe, despite his willingness to play out his contract with the Ligue 1 club, PSG is looking for any suitor that can take one of the world's greatest players off its hands. However, Kylian Mbappe has his eyes […]
Kylian Mbappe and his feud with PSG is leaking into the squad’s training for the upcoming campaign. Mbappe, despite his willingness to play out his contract with the Ligue 1 club, PSG is looking for any suitor that can take one of the world’s greatest players off its hands. However, Kylian Mbappe has his eyes set on just Real Madrid, if reports about his aims are true.
In the meantime, PSG is readying for the season under the anticipation that Mbappe will not be a part of it. Mbappe will not sign a contract extension, nor will he sign a ‘guaranteed sale’ clause in his current deal with PSG. He is looking for either a transfer this season or a free move at the conclusion of the current campaign.
Therefore, PSG does not want to use his talents in training. He is with the ‘loft’ squad, which is reserved for either fringe players or those that are simply unwanted by the club. PSG does not have an explicit ‘B-team,’ so this is where those fringe players would go.
Given PSG’s expenses, this squad features World Cup winners, Champions League winners and continental cup champions. For example, this loft squad includes Mbappe, Julian Draxler, Leandro Paredes, Georginio Wijnaldum and Abdou Diallo. Each of these players is not desirable for the club or they need more time before they can train with the first-team squad.
Reports state Mbappe is still working hard in training, perhaps keeping fit in speculation of a potential transfer where he can hit the ground running. Despite training with the ‘undesirables,’ Mbappe is still enjoying his time in Paris. He posted a picture on Instagram with his teammates.
Kylian Mbappe will not be allowed to train with the PSG first-team squad ahead of the new Ligue 1 season, reports @sistoney67 pic.twitter.com/sTsS3ImLpt
— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 6, 2023
Mbappe remains training with PSG despite potential transfer Mbappe’s status on this loft squad, or ‘bomb squad’ as it is known in French, can only last until Sep. 2. In French soccer rules, this secondary team must be reintegrated into the first team by that date. Recall that PSG does not have a B-team where Mbappe can simply train. Once the season is rolling and the transfer window is closed, the secondary squad has certain rules. A secondary group must be temporary, it must have at least 10 players on it and each of their sporting reasons must be justified by French soccer law.
It would be hard for PSG to justify keeping Mbappe on a temporary squad that is justifiable for sporting reasons. However, the club is content on keeping the French star in this group for as long as it can. It hopes to have some kind of profitable gain on a transfer by the end of this window.
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ABC and ESPN+ will have live coverage of one of the highlight fixtures of the opening weekend of the 2023/24 LaLiga campaign as Real Madrid travels to Athletic Club. Last season's runner-up in league play is again one of the favorites. Now, Americans that have access to OTA channel ABC can watch Los Blancos face […]
ABC and ESPN+ will have live coverage of one of the highlight fixtures of the opening weekend of the 2023/24 LaLiga campaign as Real Madrid travels to Athletic Club. Last season’s runner-up in league play is again one of the favorites. Now, Americans that have access to OTA channel ABC can watch Los Blancos face off against another historic Spanish side.
ESPN is no stranger to airing games in LaLiga or the Bundesliga on ABC. For example, ESPN kicked off its coverage of LaLiga with a new rights deal by airing Barcelona on ABC in 2021. At times, this coverage also included live studios from either Camp Nou or the Santiago Bernabeu.
This is yet another instance of LaLiga on ABC. Real Madrid, which won LaLiga in 2021/22, is hunting for a return to dominance domestically. The only trophy the club won last season was the Copa del Rey. To be fair, though, that was Real Madrid’s first time winning the Spanish cup competition since 2013/14. The club’s opponent on this Saturday’s kickoff, Athletic Club, had been to three Copa del Rey Finals in the time since Real Madrid’s last appearance in that game.
Athletic Club poses an interesting challenge for Real Madrid. Last season, the Basque club finished eighth in LaLiga, missing out on Europe. In the Copa del Rey, Athletic Bilbao reached another semifinal. However, an extra time loss to Osasuna made the club miss out on a third final in four years.
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Real Madrid and Athletic Club on ABC is part of change for ESPN In addition to putting this game on ABC, ESPN is doing more to promote LaLiga. After a summer tour in the United States and Mexico, all LaLiga games over the first few weeks of the season are available on ESPN Deportes. Clearly, LaLiga and ESPN have a hope to build on the vast population of Spanish-speaking Americans that watch soccer.
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Tottenham is readying a transfer for Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse despite the Englishman's potential move to West Ham. Talks between West Ham and Southampton have stalled over a bid of just over $30 million to move to the London Olympic Stadium. Now, Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou is ready to make another acquisition of the relegated […]
Tottenham is readying a transfer for Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse despite the Englishman’s potential move to West Ham. Talks between West Ham and Southampton have stalled over a bid of just over $30 million to move to the London Olympic Stadium. Now, Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou is ready to make another acquisition of the relegated player.
Tottenham already signed James Maddison from Leicester City for around $50 million. Ward-Prowse would not exactly be a cheap addition to the midfield for Spurs. However, Postecoglou and the club’s executives are ready to shell out the cash again, according to the Daily Star.
Southampton has set an asking price for James Ward-Prowse of around $50 million, similar to what Tottenham paid for Maddison earlier in the transfer window. The Southampton captain did start in the Championship during the Saints’ win over Sheffield Wednesday. He would bring a wealth of experience to a midfield that could see key departures.
Current Spurs midfielders Tanguy Ndombele, Pierre-Emilie Hojbjerg and Giovani Lo Celso could all depart. according to The Mirror. Ndombele has rumors to Galatasaray, Hojbjerg is looking at Atletico Madrid and Aston Villa wants Lo Celso. This creates gaps in the squad’s depth that Postecoglou would need to fill. Of course, if these players do bring in transfer fees, that can go toward the acquisition of Ward-Prowse. Moreover, any potential sale of Harry Kane to Bayern Munich can open doors for more big-name transfers.
New-look Tottenham could use a talent like Ward-Prowse Spurs could have an entirely new look on the field next season. With the aforementioned names that could be on the way out, Ange Postecoglou is bringing a new identity to the club. The revamped attacking side could use attacking midfielders with a knack for scoring like Maddison and Ward-Prowse.
Also, Ward-Prowse moving to Tottenham or any Premier League club keeps one of the best free-kick takers in the world in the English top flight.
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Want to watch MLS Season Pass without needing Apple TV? There's some nuance to the answers you seek, so read on to find out everything you need to know. The basics Apple TV, meaning the app/website itself, is required to watch games. There's no way around this. But it's just the platform that the games […]
Want to watch MLS Season Pass without needing Apple TV? There’s some nuance to the answers you seek, so read on to find out everything you need to know.
The basics Apple TV, meaning the app/website itself, is required to watch games. There’s no way around this. But it’s just the platform that the games stream on.
You will need an Apple ID to sign up for MLS Season Pass, but this, and the app, are 100% free.
But these two items are separate from Apple TV+, which is Apple’s subscription video streaming service. It’s where you can find movies and shows like Ted Lasso, For All Mankind, and so on. It can be a little confusing, but basically Apple TV is the company’s infrastructure for streaming, and Apple TV+ is the paid service.
Apple TV+ is NOT required at all to access MLS Season Pass. MLS Season Pass is a completely separate subscription and available as a standalone product.
It should be noted that if you do subscribe to Apple TV+, you’ll get a discount on your MLS Season Pass subscription. This works out to a savings of $2 on the monthly price ($12.99/mo vs $14.99/mo). But again, it is not required to have both.
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You can actually get a free sampling of MLS action throughout the year without subscribing to anything at all, you just need the Apple TV app. Select games throughout the season are available completely free on Apple TV. Check our MLS Schedule page for listings on when these games are available.
In addition, certain games are made available at no additional cost to TV+ subscribers who do not have MLS Season Pass, but this is only a small handful of games.
To recap, you can purchase MLS Season Pass on its own, without needing Apple TV+. But you will use the Apple TV interface to access and stream games once you are a subscriber.
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Monaco is the most recent club that inquired about a potential transfer of Folarin Balogun from Arsenal. The USMNT star spent his most recent loan spell with Reims in Ligue 1, and he had a massively successful spell there. However, Arsenal turned down this permanent move from Monaco. This was merely a verbal proposal following […]
Monaco is the most recent club that inquired about a potential transfer of Folarin Balogun from Arsenal. The USMNT star spent his most recent loan spell with Reims in Ligue 1, and he had a massively successful spell there. However, Arsenal turned down this permanent move from Monaco. This was merely a verbal proposal following the two clubs’ friendly in the Emirates Cup.
Even though Balogun did not feature in the Arsenal squad for that friendly, Monaco wants to take advantage of Balogun’s impressive spell with Reims. In Ligue 1 last season, Balogun finished in a tie for fourth on the scoring charts with 21 goals. Reims finished 11th in the table last season with Balogun leading the line.
However, despite Arsenal’s intention to sell Balogun, the first attempts from Monaco fell through. David Ornstein of The Athletic reports that a written bid and a verbal bid fell through during Monaco’s initial efforts. There was no report of the fee Monaco would have paid. However, Arsenal does rate Balogun highly. There is a chance his valuation from the London club could price other bidders out.
🚨 EXCL: Arsenal reject written bid from Monaco for Folarin Balogun. Follows verbal offer turned down by #AFC after friendly. #ASMonaco pursuit ongoing – sporting directors have good relationship. #Inter keen but unclear if can afford @TheAthleticFC #USMNT https://t.co/xp0yVUcL8c
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 7, 2023
Monaco is in need of a striker after a recent injury to Swiss international Breel Embolo. The Ligue 1 club’s biggest competitor is likely Inter Milan. The Serie A club has repeatedly stated its interest in signing Balogun. He would be the latest USMNT star to make the move to Serie A. This summer, Tim Weah, Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah and Weston McKennie joined or rejoined Serie A clubs.
Some reports list Arsenal’s asking fee for Balogun at $65 million. This summer, Manchester United paid around that much for Mason Mount, as a comparison.
Arsenal hearing offers from Monaco and other clubs for Balogun Despite that fee, most clubs would likely pay less for the American. Despite his breakout season in France last year, he is still just 21. He certainly has the potential, but some of these elite clubs would need to see more consistent minutes on grander stages.
AC Milan was another Serie A club expressing interest in Balogun. Even fellow Premier League clubs like Crystal Palace, Brighton or West Ham had rumors to pry the talent away from Arsenal.
If Balogun does not get a transfer, his wish for consistent first-team minutes would be a challenge. He is currently behind Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus in the pecking order of strikers under Mikel Arteta. Monaco would provide a familiar home in Ligue 1. Moreover, Balogun said he is willing to make a move if it gets him minutes.
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Australia and England both won their round of 16 clashes on Monday to advance to the Women's World Cup quarterfinals. England is into the last eight for the fifth-straight tournament, having reached the semifinals in each of the last two. Australia is back in the quarterfinals at the Women's World Cup after losing in the […]
Australia and England both won their round of 16 clashes on Monday to advance to the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals. England is into the last eight for the fifth-straight tournament, having reached the semifinals in each of the last two. Australia is back in the quarterfinals at the Women’s World Cup after losing in the round of 16 in 2019. Before then, the Aussies made it to three-straight quarterfinals, losing there each time.
The hosts played out a tight game against Denmark. Despite an eventual two-goal win, the contest was fairly balanced. Strictly based on stats, Denmark held an advantage in shots, possession and passes. Of course, stats do not tell the clearest story. Denmark did open up the game with several strong opportunities. For example, in the 17th minute, Danish striker Amalie Vangsgaard fired a shot straight at Australian goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold.
About 10 minutes later, the hosts opened the scoring in front of a boisterous Stadium Australia. Caitlin Foord picked up a brilliant pass from Mary Fowler inside the Denmark half. She drove down and unleashed a powerful attempt that crept through the legs of Lene Christensen.
The Matildas have the lead!
What a ball, Mary Fowler ➡️ What a finish, Caitlin Foord 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/6vYXb8Iav3
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) August 7, 2023
There were not too many stellar attempts for the rest of the first half, leaving the Matildas with a one-goal lead entering the break. In the second half, though, Australia took advantage of a chance to make it a two-goal cushion. Hayle Raso delivered the scoring touch. Emily van Egmond picked up the loose ball in the Denmark area before slotting over to Raso. The Real Madrid winger then pounded the ball across the face of the net.
Sam Kerr makes a return to play Denmark could never muster an overly strong chance against Australia. While the Danish did have some opportunities, they never truly tested Arnold. Australia was living the party, and Sam Kerr’s substitute appearance added to the celebration. The Australian captain made her first appearance at this Women’s World Cup in front of cheering fans.
Sam Kerr makes her first appearance at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/la9jmCLmxd
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) August 7, 2023
There was a scary moment for Kerr, who fell awkwardly in the Denmark area. Kerr, returning from a calf injury, initially grimaced in pain. However, she carried on. Kerr helped Australia see out its 2-0 victory and move on to the last eight.
England overcomes Nigeria to join Australia in the quarterfinals The Lionesses of England needed penalties to see off Nigeria in the round of 16. England, historically poor on penalties from the men, were clear favorites against Nigeria. However, an inspiring performance from the African nation almost yielded another upset at this Women’s World Cup. The talking point, though, is Lauren James, who picked up a red card.
The England star and brother of Chelsea fullback Reece James stomped on Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie. The incident in the 87th minute needed a VAR review. However, with cameras showing the act of frustration clear as day, there are no complaints over the issuance of a red card.
Lauren James is seeing red and will be sent off 🟥
The Lionesses are now down to 10 players! pic.twitter.com/5xatvleQQj
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) August 7, 2023
Nigeria nearly took advantage of its extra player in extra time. However, England goalkeeper Mary Earps did enough to see it to penalties. She stopped good opportunities for Asisat Oshoala among others in the extra 30 minutes.
The parity of penalties was kind to England, though. Nigeria missed the net on its first two spot kicks, giving England a 1-0 advantage after two rounds. Despite the heroics of Nigeria goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, England won the shootout, 4-2.
Australia and England await their opponents in the quarterfinals. Australia will play the winner of the France-Morocco tie. England, on the other hand, faces either Colombia or Jamaica.
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The Gunners were back in the USA last month, embarking on a three-match tour that spanned three different competitions. The summer friendlies for Arsenal included being the opposition in the MLS All-Star Game, the Soccer Champions Tour, and a one-off game versus Premier League rivals Manchester United in New York. While the club drew the […]
The Gunners were back in the USA last month, embarking on a three-match tour that spanned three different competitions. The summer friendlies for Arsenal included being the opposition in the MLS All-Star Game, the Soccer Champions Tour, and a one-off game versus Premier League rivals Manchester United in New York.
While the club drew the lowest average of the “big” clubs to come across from Europe this year, they were still a very popular ticket.
Arsenal summer friendlies attendance
| Game | Attendance | Venue | Capacity | | 7/19 vs MLS All-Stars | 20,261 | Audi Field | 20,000 | | 7/22 vs Man United | 82,262 | MetLife Stadium | 82,500 | | 7/26 vs Barcelona | 70,223 | SoFi Stadium | 70,240 |
The three game slate started in the nation’s capital, where the Gunners ran riot over the MLS All-Star team, winning 5-0 in front of a sold-out crowd.
Massive turnouts in the New York and Los Angeles areas in the final two games brought the average for their tour to 57,582, and a grand total of over 230,328 fans.
Arsenal turned out to be the best team at filling available seats, effectively selling out all three games. The average capacity filled across their three appearances was 100.33%.
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One would have to imagine that had the MLS All-Star Game been played at the nearby, and much larger, FedEx Field and not the MLS venue, the crowd would have been bigger for the DC game. But you can’t fault MLS for wanting to highlight one of its newest venues. Though if they weren’t already knocking the place down, it would have been a fun last hurrah event for RFK Stadium, wouldn’t it?
In any case, Arsenal continued to prove that the big clubs from Europe remain as popular as ever in the US. We’ll no doubt see the North Londoners come back in summers to come.
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Once again, Lionel Messi led a charge for Inter Miami in its dramatic come-from-behind victory over FC Dallas on Sunday in the Leagues Cup. The round of 16 triumph featured another brace from the Argentine, who now has seven goals in just four appearances with the south Florida club. However, this was certainly his and […]
Once again, Lionel Messi led a charge for Inter Miami in its dramatic come-from-behind victory over FC Dallas on Sunday in the Leagues Cup. The round of 16 triumph featured another brace from the Argentine, who now has seven goals in just four appearances with the south Florida club.
However, this was certainly his and Miami’s toughest test in the Leagues Cup so far. Miami’s first away game in the competition featured a pair of two-goal leads for the hosts in FC Dallas. However, those only came after Messi opened the scoring.
In each of his previous two starts, Messi scored inside eight minutes for Inter Miami. He did that again with a well-worked goal with former Barcelona teammate Jordi Alba. A goal nearly identical to one he scored against Real Madrid around five years ago, a perfectly placed shot from Messi beat diving FC Dallas goalkeeper Maarten Paes.
Another game. Another goal. Just Messi things. 🐐
After Video Review, his sixth goal in four matches stands! pic.twitter.com/SZLTppHm9D
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 7, 2023
However, FC Dallas responded. Facundo Quignon provided an impressive equalizer of his own. A volley with his left foot on a cross from the left side beat an outstretched Drake Callender. Then, just before the halftime break, Bernard Kamungo made a brilliant turn around the Inter Miami defense to give the hosts the advantage after 45 minutes.
FC Dallas establishes bigger lead twice Not long after the hour mark, Alan Velasco of FC Dallas added to the lead. The Argentine, who was playing slick all game, lobbed a free kick into the Inter Miami area. The cross went untouched and beyond Callender into the side of the goal, giving Dallas a two-goal lead.
Even though Benjamin Cremaschi pulled one back for Inter Miami, the game quickly developed into another two-goal lead for Dallas. An unfortunate break for Robert Taylor led to an own goal. Even though Taylor was desperately tracking back, his interception on an FC Dallas past rolled past Callender.
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Miami relies on Messi for comeback against FC Dallas Messi made headlines in that first game against Cruz Azul with a free kick in the 90th minute to win the game. Fittingly, it was two free kicks against FC Dallas to send the game to a penalty shootout.
The first was a cross into the FC Dallas area. Even though there were few Miami players where the ball was, an inexplicable header from Marco Farfan went in. The ball went in with pace, and it truly looked like an attacking header. Messi and company did not care, as it provided a lifeline back into the contest.
Then, in the 85th minute, Messi stepped up on a free kick again. From the right-hand side, Messi whipped a ball up and over the FC Dallas wall. A perfectly placed free kick that few goalkeepers would get to left Paes helpless. The game was tied and destined for penalties.
HE DID IT AGAIN. 🤯
LEO MESSI. FREE KICK. EQUALIZER. 4-4. pic.twitter.com/Yh1TXFDENH
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 7, 2023
Lionel Messi and Paul Arriola converted on their attempts to open the spot kicks. The same went for Sergio Busquets. However, USMNT midfielder Paxton Pomykal rifled his ball over the net, giving Miami the edge. Even though both Jesus Ferreira and Facundo Quignon converted their penalties for Dallas, each of the remaining three Inter Miami players scored on their attempts. Inter Miami won the penalty shootout 5-3 to advance to the last eight of the Leagues Cup.
The side’s next game is on Friday, Aug. 11. It will play the winner of Monday’s Houston-Charlotte clash. That game will be in Fort Lauderdale at DRV PNK Stadium.
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Our USWNT TV schedule has all the latest game listings for the top women's national team in the world. About the USWNT First game: August 8, 1985 (Loss vs Italy, 0-1 in Jesolo)Manager: Vlatko AndonovskiWorld Cup Titles: Four (1991, 1999, 2015, 2019))Olympic Gold Medals: Four (1996, 2004, 2008, 2012)CONCACAF Titles: Nine (1991, 1993, 1994, 2000, 2002, 2006, […]
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About the USWNT First game: August 8, 1985 (Loss vs Italy, 0-1 in Jesolo)Manager: Vlatko Andonovski World Cup Titles: Four (1991, 1999, 2015, 2019))Olympic Gold Medals: Four (1996, 2004, 2008, 2012) CONCACAF Titles: Nine (1991, 1993, 1994, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2014, 2018, 2022)
The United States are the undisputed queens of women’s international soccer. They’ve placed third or better at all but one edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, and have won a record four times. The USWNT’s one runner up and three third place finishes are also each tied for the most of any nation.
At the Olympics, they are nearly equally decorated. Only in 2016 did the USWNT fail to win at least a bronze medal. They participated in each of the first five gold medal games played, winning all but one of them.
In their own region, the Stars & Stripes have won nine of the eleven CONCACAF championships held. They placed third in 2010, and did not participate in the 1998 edition, as it served as qualification for the 1999 World Cup and they, as hosts, were automatically in the tournament.
Where can I watch the USWNT match on TV? USWNT TV schedule and streaming links There is a mix of networks with broadcasting rights for USWNT games in the United States, so it can sometimes be difficult to keep track of.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup is on FOX Sports in English, and Telemundo/Universo in Spanish. Spanish language live coverage also streams on Peacock.
Friendlies, starting in 2023, will be featured on Max and Turner Sports (TNT). Spanish-language coverage for these games can also be seen on Telemundo/Universo and streamed via Peacock.
The Olympic tournament – a much more prominent event in women’s soccer compared to the men – every four years is on NBC Sports in both English and Spanish.
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USWNT History: The USWNT got its start in the mid-1980s, first playing at the Mundialito tournament in August of that year. The side quickly rose to dominance. They outscored their opposition 49-0 at the inaugural CONCACAF Women’s Championship in 1991, earning a berth in the first official Women’s World Cup later that year. They would go on to win that first tournament, their first of an eventual four world titles.
The USA would finish third in the 1995 World Cup, but would capture the first ever gold medal in women’s football at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
1999 brought with it the first true explosion of women’s soccer in the USA. The World Cup was hosted in the States, in front of huge crowds to much fanfare.
The “99ers” went on to delight the home fans. In one of the most iconic moments in sports history, Brandi Chastain secured the title on a penalty kick shootout. The popularity of the 1999 Women’s World Cup laid the foundations for the professional women’s game in the US, and arguably worldwide.
Since the turn of the millennium, the USWNT has continued to perform at the highest level. Olympic gold medals in 2004, 2008, and 2012, and back-to-back World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019, have left no doubt that the USA is still the team to beat at the top of women’s soccer.
A disappointing performance in the 2023 World Cup led to the USWNT getting knocked out in the round of 16, their earliest exit to date, and the only time they did not finish in at least third place.
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Spanish giants FC Barcelona returned to America this summer, taking part in the Soccer Champions Tour as a headlining participant. And as usual, the legendary Catalan club was very effective at getting fans through the gates. FC Barcelona pulled some of the largest crowds for soccer in the USA to date in 2023. Originally the […]
Spanish giants FC Barcelona returned to America this summer, taking part in the Soccer Champions Tour as a headlining participant. And as usual, the legendary Catalan club was very effective at getting fans through the gates. FC Barcelona pulled some of the largest crowds for soccer in the USA to date in 2023.
Originally the club was scheduled for four matches in the Soccer Champions tour, but an outbreak of illness in the Barça camp forced the cancellation of their first game versus Juventus. That match was supposed to be played in Santa Clara, CA, but was not rescheduled.
FC Barcelona attendance this summer
| Game | Attendance | Venue | Capacity | | 7/26 vs Arsenal | 70,223 | SoFi Stadium | 70,240 | | 7/29 vs Real Madrid | 82,026 | AT&T Stadium | 80,000 | | 8/1 vs AC Milan | 38,986 | Allegiant Stadium | 61,000 |
Barcelona was able to fill stadium capacity at a 89% average across the three games, boosted by better-than-a-sellout turnout for the El Clásico vs Real Madrid in Dallas.
The opener against Arsenal at the LA Rams and Chargers spacious NFL palace also was a packed house, filling 99.98% of the seats.
Overall, crowds for Barcelona in the USA this year averaged 63,745 fans.
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The only head-scratcher in the bunch was in Las Vegas, where they took on AC Milan. The Rossoneri are certainly no slouches, but Barça is usually a draw on their own. Perhaps sports burnout has hit Sin City, after the Golden Knights played deep into the summer winning the Stanley Cup. The CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal, between Jamaica and Mexico in the same venue only a few weeks prior, drew only 29,886 fans.
The year 2023 certainly kept up with past Barcelona appearances in the United States, which have been drawing big crowds each summer over the past decade+. Tune up matches or not, fans don’t seem to care and continue to make it a point to see Barça when they make the rounds.
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Apple TV+ has revealed a new documentary series surrounding Lionel Messi is coming to the streaming service. The four-part series essentially follows the superstar's World Cup career with Argentina. This culminates with the team's 2022 World Cup triumph in Qatar at the end of last year. Messi has made five total World Cup tournament appearances […]
Apple TV+ has revealed a new documentary series surrounding Lionel Messi is coming to the streaming service. The four-part series essentially follows the superstar’s World Cup career with Argentina. This culminates with the team’s 2022 World Cup triumph in Qatar at the end of last year. Messi has made five total World Cup tournament appearances with his home nation.
The concept is seemingly similar to the immensely popular The Last Dance miniseries about Michael Jordan. This docuseries followed Jordan’s illustrious career with the Chicago Bulls up until his last triumph with the NBA team.
Apple TV+ filmmakers had exclusive access to Messi during World Cup Apple’s docuseries on Messi was filmed in Paris, Qatar, and Argentina. The player himself speaks about his international career throughout the four episodes. In one peak into the series, Apple released a statement that Messi made to the filmmakers just a few days before the 2022 World Cup began.
Barcelona
Paris Saint-Germain
Argentina
Apple TV+— Apple TV (@AppleTV) June 6, 2023
“It would be the ultimate experience to win a World Cup and to be able to close out my career in that way,” Messi stated. “I’ve daydreamed about it after many years of fighting for it. I made a million possibilities of what could happen … the first match, the round of 16, the quarterfinals, the semifinal and the final. I’m also going to live it as something special, because it’s the last one. To finish my last year winning a World Cup would be the dream ending.”
Filmmakers followed the superstar throughout his time in the Middle Eastern country for the last World Cup. The series gained rare behind-the-scenes access to Messi from training, media obligations, as well as private time in his hotel room. Apple claims that the docuseries is set to feature some of the most personal interviews of his career. Along with conversations with Messi, the show will also add conversations with his coaches, teammates, and even opposing players.
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Familiar names executive producing project The docuseries is currently untitled, but the work is being executive produced by several Emmy Award winners. Tim Pastore (Free Solo, Jane), Matt Renner, (Free Solo, Limitless with Chris Hemsworth), as well as Patrick Milling Smith and Brian Carmody are all co-producing the series. Welcome to Wrexham‘s Jon Henion is also a part of the impressive crew.
Apple TV+ has not yet announced an official release date for the series just yet.
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The Leagues Cup has brought a sense of fresh air to Major League Soccer and its 'rivalry' against Liga MX in an unprecedented format. The Mexican league often took the top spot in both quality of play and popularity in the United States. However, strictly for on-the-field product, viewers seldom got the chance to see […]
The Leagues Cup has brought a sense of fresh air to Major League Soccer and its ‘rivalry’ against Liga MX in an unprecedented format. The Mexican league often took the top spot in both quality of play and popularity in the United States. However, strictly for on-the-field product, viewers seldom got the chance to see what the two go head to head.
The Leagues Cup did something unseen in the soccer world. It took two entirely separate leagues and put each team into one competition. Even the worst teams in MLS or Liga MX had the chance to win the competition. A three-team round-robin format ensured that each club at least had a chance, even if they played one bad game. The results have been fascinating with games that provided some stellar moments.
Lionel Messi’s debut with Inter Miami and his game-winning stoppage-time free kick against Liga MX side Cruz Azul certainly helped bring attention. But, that has just been one moment. Monterrey overturned a two-goal deficit after just six minutes to defeat the Seattle Sounders, 4-2. That game featured two recent CONCACAF Champions League winners. Or, Brandon Vazquez’s hat trick in the matchup of two league-leading clubs took headlines. He helped FC Cincinnati defeat Chivas, 3-1. That was an incredibly long game that featured an overnight rain delay.
Even for casual fans, the Leagues Cup has been enticing. It begs the question of what a Leagues Cup format can bring to other leagues. The UEFA Champions League, for example, already pits some of the best clubs against one another. However, one domestic league pairing up with another for this hypothetical tournament can yield some great fixtures.
Taking the Leagues Cup to other parts of the world Premier League and LaLiga Any league matching up against the Premier League in a hypothetical Leagues Cup would be a challenge. The English top flight outspends every other league in the world by some margin. However, if any club can compete against that purchasing power, it would be LaLiga. Much of that simply comes down to Real Madrid, Barcelona and occasionally Atletico Madrid. Even then, Real Madrid ranks fourth in summer spending in 2023 among European clubs. Barcelona’s financial woes have seen next to no spending on transfer fees and Atletico Madrid barely tops $30 million.
The Premier League, on the other hand, has seven clubs that have spent just less or more than $100 million this summer. Notably, that does not include Manchester City.
Of course, Manchester City would be the biggest contender in this LaLiga vs. Premier League competition. The recent treble winners would likely obliterate its group stage foes. However, it would be fun to see City take on Barcelona or Real Madrid among fellow English giants in the latter stages of the competition.
What makes this potential tournament stand out is what happens in the middle of the pack. Spanish teams have a knack for cup competitions. Sevilla’s dominance in the Europa League brought recent wins against Liverpool in 2015/16. Then, in 2020/21, Villarreal defeated Manchester United in the Europa League Final. Atletico Madrid also has a recent Europa League back in 2017/18. En route to its title, Atletico defeated Arsenal in the semifinals. These potentially forgotten foes could be a major hurdle in one-off games for some of England’s dominant sides.
Brasileirao and Argentine Primera Brazil and Argentina already have a long-standing rivalry. The international duels between the two regularly force all sorts of drama. Then, the club interactions are no different. Clubs from the Brasileirao and the Argentine Primera are unmatched in their continental success in South America. Combined, Brazilian and Argentine clubs have 47 Copa Libertadores crowns. Other nations have a combined 16.
The potential matchups in this potential Leagues Cup are rife with history. Boca Juniors, River Plate, Estudiantes and Independiente highlight some of the biggest clubs out of Argentina. On the other side, Brazil has a number of top-tier clubs to choose from. Santos, Corinthians, Sao Paulo, Palmeiras, Gremio, Flamengo, Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro are some of the clubs that would be competing.
Seven of the Copa Libertadores Finals since 2000 featured a Brazilian club against an Argentine club. More occasions pit two Brazilian clubs against one another, including the last three finals.
Argentina and Brazil regularly export so much young talent to Europe. Perhaps the opportunity for another continental competition could help the talent pool in South America grow even further.
Serie A and Bundesliga Ignoring the constant battles among Europe’s elite, a Leagues Cup between the Bundesliga and Serie A would specialize in those under-the-radar battles. Granted, Bayern Munich is the hypothetical favorite each time this competition would begin. Perhaps Juventus’s play in the mid-2010s could compete, as the Old Lady reached two Champions League Finals in 2015 and 2017.
However, the matchups elsewhere would be fascinating. Borussia Dortmund is a natural matchup for clubs like Milan, Inter Milan or this reformed Napoli side. If Roma were to play Bayer Leverkusen, that would create a matchup between Xabi Alonso and Jose Mourinho. These two clubs met in the Europa League semifinal, which led to drama and a one-goal victory on aggregate for Roma.
A matchup between Freiburg and Atalanta would be ideal for the contemporary soccer fan, as both have had strong seasons in the last several years given their comparatively low budgets. Even then, the history of other clubs provides intrigue.
Also, this would greatly help these two leagues compete against the Premier League. A European competition like this would draw in millions of viewers. Many of those would be from the United States, as players have moved in bulk to Italy and Germany this summer.
Strictly hypothetical Many of these matchups are intriguing and they would pull in a global audience. To be fair, we do get many of these in European competitions, as seen in recent seasons. FIFA, given its desire for profits, could see these smaller competitions as a benefit. Even though it has a local element to it, some of these competitions using a Leagues Cup format would rival those intercontinental competitions.
The only issue is that there is next to no time available in these leagues’ calendars. As of now, top-flight clubs in Europe have just a few months off between their busy club calendars. International duty and preseason tours then occupy around a month or two depending on the player. That leaves just a few weeks for players to actually have any time off and to recuperate. As seen with the Leagues Cup between MLS and Liga MX, the domestic leagues had to take a monthlong hiatus. That would not go over very well in the Premier League or Serie A, which are already overbooked.
Counterfeiters are one of the biggest beneficiaries of Messi jerseys. The Argentine's arrival in Major League Soccer yielded unprecedented global attention for the league. His debut against Cruz Azul and first start against Atlanta United were two of the three most-watched games on MLS Season Pass. On Univision, alone, his debut pulled in a cool […]
Counterfeiters are one of the biggest beneficiaries of Messi jerseys. The Argentine’s arrival in Major League Soccer yielded unprecedented global attention for the league. His debut against Cruz Azul and first start against Atlanta United were two of the three most-watched games on MLS Season Pass. On Univision, alone, his debut pulled in a cool 1.75 million viewers.
To jump in on the action, thousands of soccer fans worldwide are trying to get their hands on Lionel Messi Inter Miami jerseys, and counterfeiters are taking advantage. For instance, there are counterfeit Lionel Messi jerseys selling for under $30 on Etsy. By comparison, the official replica Messi jersey on the MLS Store is $125.
At first glance, there appears to be little to no difference between the Etsy jersey and the MLS Store jersey. However, one is roughly $100 less. Also, MLS Store orders on Messi jerseys are backlogged through October. Meanwhile, the counterfeit shirts are readily available (the official jerseys only launched on July 17, but they rapidly sold out).
Counterfeiting is rife outside Inter Miami’s stadium Vendors illegally selling counterfeit jerseys online is one thing, but the fake shirts are also available overseas and outside Inter Miami’s own stadium.
“[A person] was telling me that in Ecuador, you can get the Inter Miami jersey — [it] looks like the same one — for ten bucks,” said Ed Serrano, co-host of the popular Futbol Miami TV channel. One of the viewers to the show added that counterfeit Messi shirts are selling in Morocco for between $5 and $8.
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It’s not just online or overseas where fans are buying counterfeit shirts. Fake Messi jerseys and other merchandise are being sold by vendors outside every Inter Miami game.
Futbol Miami TV co-host Pieter Brown explained he saw a vendor outside DRV PNK Stadium rolling around a suitcase on wheels that was full of knockoff merchandise for sale.
“For South Americans, I read somewhere that many don’t have a problem with buying counterfeit [merchandise],” said Brown. “Maybe that’s because they’re so used to it.”
Counterfeiters are capitalizing on a lack of product too. For instance, they’re creating Messi bucket hats that aren’t commercially available. “[The counterfeiters] are selling them like hotcakes,” explained Brown. “Those were going for twenty bucks. There are even scarves, too [being sold].”
Quality of fake merchandise With all those backorder issues and the price for a legitimate replica jersey, some more casual fans may look to a store online to save some money. However, upon purchasing one of those counterfeit kits, buyers are likely to find a lower quality jersey.
“On some of these counterfeit jerseys, the pink is really good,” says Brown. “[On] others, it’s off. It’s obviously not just one Chinese manufacturer making them all. It’s a mix.”
Few can argue about the price point, though, even if it is a knockoff.
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Whether they are real or fake, hordes of people are trying to get their hands on Lionel Messi jerseys since his move to Inter Miami. A scorching start to his time in Major League Soccer only complemented his passionate international fan base. With droves of people going to DRV PNK Stadium to see games, some […]
Whether they are real or fake, hordes of people are trying to get their hands on Lionel Messi jerseys since his move to Inter Miami. A scorching start to his time in Major League Soccer only complemented his passionate international fan base. With droves of people going to DRV PNK Stadium to see games, some people are taking advantage of the frenzy.
As we reported last week, counterfeiters are benefitting from people’s desire to have Messi Miami merchandise. Shirts, jerseys, hats and any other kind of merchandise are available at the stadium. Of course, this is not at the official shops at DRV PNK Stadium. Instead, vendors waiting just outside the gates have bags of merchandise that fans can buy.
The kicker is that many of these options are cheap, very cheap. If an official Inter Miami kit costs over $130, these counterfeiters are selling replicas for a fraction of that. Sure, the quality is lower and it may have the slightest of differences. Still, few can argue about the price point.
Pieter Brown from Futbol Miami TV filmed some of these vendors following Inter Miami’s most recent game. At times, he saw counterfeit jerseys selling for just $20.
“[Fans] don’t care if it is official, or if it’s a replica, or if it’s a knockoff or if it’s counterfeit. They’re buying it,” Brown said after Inter Miami topped Orlando City. “These [vendors] are making a ton of money.”
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Fans are lining up and crowding around these vendors. Clearly, there is a desire to acquire kits, regardless of the quality. At the end of the day, the biggest factor for so many soccer fans is simply price.
Fake Messi Miami jerseys are a hot commodity Even though the real Messi jerseys are backlogged through October, the fake Inter Miami kits are selling fast, too. Look no further than Brown’s video that shows how many people are waiting to buy.
“Any time after the game you see a group of people together, they’re looking at Messi shirts. Counterfeit Messi shirts, everywhere. People are just going nuts for them,” Brown said.
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Perhaps comically, it is not just the Inter Miami counterfeit merchandise that is on offer. In the Futbol Miami TV video, there are scarves that declare Messi the GOAT and counterfeit Barcelona bucket hats.
It is not illegal to buy these jerseys, but it is illegal to sell them. Brown questioned how long this will continue before Inter Miami or the police puts an end to this criminal activity. A major part of Messi’s deal with Inter Miami is profit sharing with Adidas. Undoubtedly, the sale of counterfeit jerseys hurts any potential profits for the player, club and league.
Futbol Miami TV continues following Messi’s inaugural season with Inter Miami and the different effects of what happens. The YouTube channel follows every game and has done gameday vlogs for each Messi home game thus far.
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch England vs Nigeria on US television and via legal streaming: WHO England vs Nigeria WHAT FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 WHEN 3:30am ET / 12:30am PT • Monday, August 7, 2023 WHERE FS1, Universo, Telemundo, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Sling Latino, Peacock Premium […]
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Arsenal beat Manchester City 4-1 in the penalty shootout to win the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on Sunday afternoon after the game finished 1-1 at the end of normal time. City were by far the better side throughout the game, dominating possession and playing their usual fluid passing football. However, it was the Gunners […]
Arsenal beat Manchester City 4-1 in the penalty shootout to win the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on Sunday afternoon after the game finished 1-1 at the end of normal time.
City were by far the better side throughout the game, dominating possession and playing their usual fluid passing football.
However, it was the Gunners who had the best opportunity of the first half when City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega denied new signing Kai Havertz before Gabriel Martinelli’s rebound was well blocked.
Lack of clear chances City didn’t have any clear-cut openings despite having the lion’s share of the ball and Erling Haaland in particular, failed to make any significant contribution up front.
Havertz then wasted a golden opportunity just five minutes before the half-time whistle when he shoot straight to Ortega from just eight yards out after Bukayo Saka had got the better of Manuel Akanji in the right wing.
City dominated the second half and looked comfortable on the ball with substitutes Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne coming off the bench.
Pep Guardiola’s side took the lead in the 77th minute when another substitute Cole Palmer scored an absolute beauty past Aaron Ramsdale in the left top corner.
The 21-year-old became the youngest player since Cesc Fabregas to score in the Community Shield with the superb strike.
GOAL! Man City 1-0 Arsenal (Cole Palmer) pic.twitter.com/6G1g3Fpd9B
— Xtra Goals (@iXtraGoal) August 6, 2023
City almost doubled their lead with six minutes when Julian Alvarez played Foden through on goal, but the English International’s goal-bound effort deflected off Ramsdale to keep Arsenal in the game.
Late drama deep in stoppage time It looked like the reigning Premier League Champions would hold on for the win but Arenal struck as late as the 101st minute when Leandro Trossard’s mistimed effort deflected off Akanji to hit the back of the net to restore parity on the day.
De Bruyne and Rodri missed their spot kicks in the shootout before Fabio Viera scored the goal to give Arsenal the win.
The Arsenal 🤝 Winning at Wembley pic.twitter.com/cTDz4qUbTG
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 6, 2023
Record signing Declan Rice said after the game, “m absolutely buzzing. This is what I envisioned when I joined the club. It was a really tough game, but we dug in there, created some really good chances and had a bit of luck at the end.”
“You just have to be patient against them. The manager said before the game that it’s like a load of little games rolled into one. They move and change so much. You can get frustrated but it’s about sticking to what the manager wants. It’s my first [trophy] for this club, and Aaron’s, so we’re buzzing.”
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Fans worldwide have been taken aback by the large number of European players who have moved to Saudi Arabia during the current summer transfer window. The trend started with Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) following the 2022 World Cup. During the current transfer window, several other notable players like […]
Fans worldwide have been taken aback by the large number of European players who have moved to Saudi Arabia during the current summer transfer window.
The trend started with Cristiano Ronaldo‘s transfer to Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) following the 2022 World Cup.
During the current transfer window, several other notable players like Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, Riyad Mahrez, and Roberto Firmino have also moved to Saudi Arabia.
This week, notable signings include Sadio Mane from Bayern Munich, who joined Ronaldo’s side for a reported $33 million. Additionally, Al-Ettifaq made a significant move by signing the former Liverpool captain for $15.5 million.
$463m already splashed out on top players this summer In the ongoing transfer window, Saudi Pro League clubs have emerged as significant spenders, surpassing the budgets of many leading European sides. According to Transfermarkt, the league’s collective spending has reached around $463 million.
Peter Hutton, a board member of the Saudi league, told the BBC that despite criticism, they would continue its extraordinary spending binge: “I think the budgets are in place for a number of years – you know, I don’t see this slowing down.”
Saudi Arabian teams now make up 4/10 of the highest-spending clubs in this summer's transfer window 😮 pic.twitter.com/WpmymR5GQz
— Transfermarkt.co.uk (@TMuk_news) August 2, 2023
spending spree is nothing compared to Premier League’s Hutton, who has spent his whole career in the sports industry, also said that he had never before seen a venture as massive and forward-thinking as the Saudi League.
Moreover, the top executive clarified that the sums spent by Saudi Arabia are little compared to those that Premier League teams have spent this summer.
“I’ve worked in sport for 40 years and I’ve never seen a project as big, ambitious, and as determined to be a success. The investment from Saudi is remarkable. It’s certainly been a big acceleration.
“This doesn’t necessarily mean that Europe isn’t going to be as strong in world football going forward. But I would say that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It’s good that soccer has strength around the world.”
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Recent research has highlighted the alarming financial state of Serie A and Italian soccer in general. Even with foreign investors pouring millions into teams like AC Milan and Roma in recent years, Italian clubs have experienced their greatest total financial loss in fifteen years. AC Milan the model club Under Elliott Management and now RedBird […]
Recent research has highlighted the alarming financial state of Serie A and Italian soccer in general.
Even with foreign investors pouring millions into teams like AC Milan and Roma in recent years, Italian clubs have experienced their greatest total financial loss in fifteen years.
AC Milan the model club Under Elliott Management and now RedBird Capital, the Rossoneri have been a model club, paying off their debts and cutting costs to the point that they will declare a profit this fiscal year.
Nonetheless, it seems that is not enough to ensure the long-term financial health of the whole Italian league.
PricewaterhouseCoopers, via Bloomberg, have found that professional sports teams in Italy lost $1.5 billion for the fiscal year ending in June 2022.
Covid pandemic effect devastating for Serie A U.S. investment groups, including RedBird, 777 Partners, and Oaktree are flocking to Italy’s top soccer league. As a result, clubs in European tournaments have improved their play, but they have also seen a decline in ticket sales and television earnings, leaving them financially unstable.
The COVID-19 pandemic devastated the 2020-21 season, resulting in losses of $1.4 billion. PwC found that in 2021-22, total indebtedness exceeded $6.1 billion, an increase of more than 4% from the previous year.
TV rights income lags behind Broadcasting rights income for Italy’s Serie A, Serie B, and Serie C divisions decreased from $1.5 billion in 2018-2019 to $1.4 billion in 2021-2022. The decline in sponsorship income over the last four years has been 3%. The drop in Serie A, Italy’s top division, was the most severe.
More than 80% of its contracts are with Italian sponsors, underscoring its strong dependence on the domestic market. In contrast, only 53% of contracts in England, which boasts Europe’s most affluent league, are domestic, even with emerging competition from Saudi interests.
PwC also found that, behind England and Spain, Italy’s league teams had the third-highest level of interaction among their fans across the most prominent social media platforms.
However, France and Germany, who now rank fourth and fifth in terms of followers, are rapidly closing the gap with Italy.
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Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall struck twice in the last thirteen minutes as Leicester City began their life in the Championship with a win at the King Power Stadium against Coventry City on Sunday afternoon. The away side took the lead in the 47th minute when Kyle McFadzean scored the opening goal of the day from the near […]
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall struck twice in the last thirteen minutes as Leicester City began their life in the Championship with a win at the King Power Stadium against Coventry City on Sunday afternoon.
The away side took the lead in the 47th minute when Kyle McFadzean scored the opening goal of the day from the near post following a corner.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's game by numbers vs. Coventry City:
100% aerial duels won
83% pass accuracy
76 touches
50 passes
10 passes into opp. box
8 x possession won
8 duels won
8 shots
7 crosses
4 fouls won
3 chances created
3 shots on target
2 goalsMatch-winner. 😤 pic.twitter.com/xM91yfQxkw
— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) August 6, 2023
Coventry spurn opportunities Coventry would rue the missed opportunities that came their way as the hosts struggled for large parts of the game. The hosts finally equalized in the 77th minute when Dewsbury-Hall’s powerful header hit the back of the net.
Coventry came agonizingly close to restoring their lead when substitute Haji Wright came hit the crossbar with a powerful shot.
Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen deflected the USMNT striker’s effort before it struck the woodwork.
Just a minute later, Leicester took the lead when Dewsbury-Hall scored his second of the day with a brilliant, curled effort from 15 yards.
New Foxes manager Enzo Maresca would have been pleased with his side’s comeback win at home.
Maresca has a tough job ahead However, he will surely realize that he has a tough job in his hands to bring his team back up to the Premier League after being relegated last season.
Maresca said, “We conceded from a set-piece. It was not easy to come back but we did it. And the feeling to get three points was unbelievable. It is never easy, especially against a team that less than two months ago was in the final to get promoted, a very good team with good organisation.”
“When I checked the numbers of the players in terms of goals and assists, I told them that they have the quality to score more goals and make more assists. The only way to do it is to arrive in the box. For attacking midfielders like Kiernan, Dennis and Wilfred Ndidi, the only way to score is to arrive in the box. And Kiernan scored because he was there.”
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Romelu Lukaku's expected third return to Serie A, this time with Juventus, has become one of the summer's major soap dramas. Under Massimiliano Allegri’s direction, the Bianconeri hope to improve their roster at the Allianz Stadium. There has been little improvement in Dusan Vlahovic's play since the Italian coach returned to the club despite his […]
Romelu Lukaku’s expected third return to Serie A, this time with Juventus, has become one of the summer’s major soap dramas.
Under Massimiliano Allegri’s direction, the Bianconeri hope to improve their roster at the Allianz Stadium.
There has been little improvement in Dusan Vlahovic’s play since the Italian coach returned to the club despite his best attempts to maximize the striker’s potential.
Meanwhile, the Turin side’s extensive negotiations with the Belgian startled his old club, Inter.
Angered by the player’s covert talks with their arch-rivals, the Nerazzurri opted to pull out of the race to bring Lukaku back to the Giuseppe Meazza.
Lukaku expressed his love for Inter While the situation escalated rapidly, the sudden breakdown of negotiations with Inter had been building for months.
The next day after the Italians’ defeat in the UEFA Champions League Final, the player agreed to the conditions of a deal with Juventus, as reported by Gianluca Di Marzio.
In light of the Nerazzurri’s defeat to Manchester City on June 10, the Sky Italia journalist has pointed out that the 30-year-old ace signed with the Old Lady on June 12.
Even more surprisingly, the Belgian striker only took the next day to thank the Inter supporters, thanked them for their support, and spoke about his devotion to the club.
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Things were brewing for long time In addition, according to Di Marzio, Lukaku’s first conversations with Juventus took place in March. Bianconeri’s coach has requested that the team sign a designated No. 9 for the next season. No player, though, was a greater match for his requirements than the Belgian.
The fact that the Belgian was then playing for their rivals was undoubtedly an issue. Yet the Bianconeri went ahead and tried things nonetheless. They reasoned there was nothing to lose by testing the feasibility of such a bold and seemingly impossible plan of action.
Moreover, this March, Lukaku’s attorney was in touch with then-Juventus sporting director, Giovanni Manna. At that point, nobody had come to a consensus. Nonetheless, the planting of the seed had already occurred. So, the veteran had been seriously considering a transfer to Juventus over the last several months of the season.
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Are you a soccer fan wanting to legally watch MLS, but not ready to throw down upwards of $14.99 per month to do it? Considering the hoopla and promotion that's gone into how revolutionary the service is, you'd be forgiven if you thought you can't watch MLS without MLS Season Pass. But you'd be wrong. […]
Are you a soccer fan wanting to legally watch MLS, but not ready to throw down upwards of $14.99 per month to do it? Considering the hoopla and promotion that’s gone into how revolutionary the service is, you’d be forgiven if you thought you can’t watch MLS without MLS Season Pass. But you’d be wrong.
Indeed, with the debut of MLS Season Pass it’s not as easy as it used to be to watch MLS games on TV. But it’s still possible to catch some domestic top division action without needing to subscribe to MLS’s dedicated streaming service.
There are a few ways you can find games without having to pay anything extra:
- MLS is still on TV! Every regular season, Leagues Cup, and playoff game is available on MLS Season Pass. And local, regional broadcasts are a thing of the past.
However, the league did sign two traditional national TV deals earlier this year.
You can find select MLS games on FOX or FS1 throughout the season. It’s not many, and your favorite team may not be featured often, if at all. But usually each week one game is highlighted on national TV, in English, on FOX Sports.
The Leagues Cup competition, which isn’t specifically MLS but does feature all the teams, has select games televised on Univision, UniMás, and TUDN.
You can find all of these networks on most cable and satellite providers, some over the air, and also with streaming services Fubo, DirectTV Stream, and Sling Blue.
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- The Apple TV App Select games throughout the MLS regular season are available on the Apple TV app – completely free! You’ll need the app (available on iOS, Macs, smart TVs and streaming devices, and game consoles), or visit the Apple TV website, and an Apple ID (also free).
One or two matches most weeks are usually available in this manner for free. Check our MLS schedule page for the most up to date listings (games marked as “Apple TV” are the free games).
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Apple TV+ Subscribers If you’re a subscriber to Apple TV+ for shows like Ted Lasso, the league also makes certain games available to you at no extra charge. You’ll find these games promoted while you’re browsing the Apple TV+ interface. Again, it’s not every game, but it’s enough for you to catch up with the league from time to time.
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The U.S. Open Cup Like Leagues Cup, this criminally under-promoted competition isn’t MLS per se, but it does feature every MLS team. In 2023, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup through the quarterfinals was presented by the USSF completely free of charge in one of three places: the Bleacher Report Football App and YouTube channel, the US Soccer YouTube Channel, or the CBS Sports Golazo Network – which streams for free on Pluto and on the CBS Sports website (and is also built right in if you’re a subscriber to Paramount+).
So there you have it. Every game may be out of reach, but between these different avenues you can keep your finger on the pulse of MLS throughout the season.
After all of that, if the Messi game isn’t on traditional television, here’s how to watch it on MLS Season Pass:
- Go ahead and activate the link for MLS Season Pass
- Sign in or create an account. You do not need to subscribe to Apple TV+.
- Register with payment information.
- Watch Messi, League Cup and Major League Soccer.
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The US Women’s National Team (USWNT) crashed out of the Women’s World Cup in the round of 16 as they fell 5-4 to Sweden in a penalty shootout after both sides were goalless at the end of 120 minutes. This is USWNT’s earliest exit in a World Cup in its history. Alex Morgan and co […]
The US Women’s National Team (USWNT) crashed out of the Women’s World Cup in the round of 16 as they fell 5-4 to Sweden in a penalty shootout after both sides were goalless at the end of 120 minutes.
This is USWNT’s earliest exit in a World Cup in its history.
Every single penalty from the USA-Sweden shootout ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/c5b33aOsCu
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) August 6, 2023
Alex Morgan and co were by far the better of the two sides and had several chances to win the game before it went to penalties.
Swedish keeper makes string of excellent saves Swedish keeper Zecira Musovic single-handedly kept the Americans at bay, making a string of excellent saves.
The USWNT took the game to the Swedes, looking sharp in attack and playing a free-flowing game with sharp passing.
The Europeans were happy to sit back and soak up the pressure looking to break on the counter and threaten from set pieces.
Lindsey Horan came close to scoring in the 35th minute, but her header hit the crossbar on its way out.
With the goal in sight, Morgan had several half chances, but she couldn’t keep her shots on target, letting the opposition side off the hook. Horan came close again soon after her first effort was superbly tipped off by Musovic, who looked unbeatable in goal.
Sweden did have a shot finally on goal in the 85th minute when Sofia Jakobsson flashed her shot straight at Alyssa Naeher in the US goal.
Morgan almost got her team the team right at the end of normal time, but her goal-bound header was once again kept out by Musovic who flung to her left to keep the ball out.
The latter looked unbeatable in extra time as she continued her brilliant performance keeping the US at bay.
Alyssa Naeher nearly kept it out 🧤 pic.twitter.com/DjpatlgCKD
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) August 6, 2023
The US had the chance to win the shootout, but Sophia Smith skied her effort to waste the golden opportunity.
Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher appeared to have saved Lina Hurtig’s spot kick but VAR showed the ball rolled back across the goal line by millimetres, giving Sweden the win and a ticket to the quarter-finals.
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Over the span of nine days this summer, Manchester United undertook a US tour, playing four matches across the country. One game was played as part of the Soccer Champions Tour, with the rest as one-off matches in New York, Las Vegas, and San Diego. United have always been one of the most popular overseas […]
Over the span of nine days this summer, Manchester United undertook a US tour, playing four matches across the country. One game was played as part of the Soccer Champions Tour, with the rest as one-off matches in New York, Las Vegas, and San Diego.
United have always been one of the most popular overseas clubs in the US, and 2023 proved their appeal remains strong.
Manchester United US tour attendance
| Game | Attendance | Venue | Capacity | | 7/22 vs Arsenal | 82,262 | MetLife Stadium | 82,500 | | 7/25 vs Wrexham | 34,248 | Snapdragon Stadium | 35,000 | | 7/26 vs Real Madrid | 67,801 | NRG Stadium | 72,220 | | 7/30 vs Dortmund | 50,587 | Allegiant Stadium | 61,000 |
A sellout crowd at MetLife Stadium across the Hudson from New York City versus Premier League rivals Arsenal was the high mark of the tour and one of the biggest crowds of the summer.
San Diego’s new Snapdragon Stadium hosted a United B-team as they took on Wrexham. Regardless of the roster they fielded, the allure of the United name and the matchup against everyone’s favorite Welsh lower division club was enough to fall just a few seats shy of a capacity crowd.
Their Soccer Champions Tour matchup was against Spanish giants Real Madrid the next night, and over 67,000 came out in Houston to see the game.
Manchester United’s tour wrapped up in Las Vegas, where over 50,000 were on hand for a match with Borussia Dortmund. This turned out to be far and away the most popular soccer ticket in Vegas over the summer, outdrawing both Mexico’s Gold Cup semifinal and Barcelona-Milan, which were held in the same venue, by a decent margin.
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Overall the Manchester United US tour this year averaged an attendance of 58,792 per game, for a grand total of 235,168 fans. This was good enough to fill stadiums to an average of about 94% capacity over the four games.
It was another successful trip through the USA for United, the latest games in a long list of big turnouts for the Red Devils on this side of the pond.
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Matt Turner, a goalkeeper for the United States Men's National Team (USMNT) is expected to leave Arsenal but could resume his career in the Premier League. So far, the North London club has officially announced only a few departures. Notable among them are the exits of defender Pablo Mari, forward Ainsley Maitland-Niles, and midfield stalwart […]
Matt Turner, a goalkeeper for the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) is expected to leave Arsenal but could resume his career in the Premier League.
So far, the North London club has officially announced only a few departures. Notable among them are the exits of defender Pablo Mari, forward Ainsley Maitland-Niles, and midfield stalwart Granit Xhaka.
Forwards Nicolas Pepe, a target of various Turkish clubs, and in-form scorer Folarin Balogun continue to garner attention, which might lead to more players leaving the Emirates.
Also, a loan transfer to Turf Moor for Albert Sambi Lokonga to the recently promoted Burnley seems to be in the works.
Nottingham Forest set to sign Turner Turner, who is supposedly no longer needed by the Emirates outfit, is another player whose exit has been widely speculated about.
According to the latest developments, Nottingham Forest are close to finalizing a $9 million deal to bring him in.
EXCL: Nottingham Forest submitted an official bid for Matt Turner. 🚨🔴🌳
Understand the proposal has been made for permanent transfer, talks advancing with Arsenal.
Crucial step in goalkeepers domino as #AFC keep negotiating with Brentford for David Raya, deal getting closer. pic.twitter.com/ebhozL9l75
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 4, 2023
Following the return of loanees Dean Henderson and Keylor Navas, Forest will be searching for at least one new goalkeeper this summer. Henderson was on loan at the City Ground for a season before being sent back to Manchester United.
Meanwhile, after the Englishman went down with an injury in the middle of the campaign, Keylor Navas from Paris Saint-Germain was brought in as a stopgap measure.
The French champions have now welcomed the 36-year-old veteran back in Paris under the new coach Luis Enrique.
Deal will help goalkeeper domino effect Now that they’re looking farther afield, they may take advantage of the market and sign the American goalie at a pretty low price. The transfer will only aid the Gunners’ negotiations with Brentford on the transfer of David Raya.
Last week, Mikel Arteta’s side offered $29 million for Raya, as per Fabrizio Romano, even though the Bees value the Spain international at over $51 million.
The transfer guru has additionally suggested that Arsenal are optimistic the two teams will meet halfway and settle at around $38 million.
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Pep Guardiola has remained enigmatic regarding his future intentions as Manchester City prepare to face Arsenal in the Community Shield. The uncertainty surrounding Guardiola's future at City was put to rest last December. Before the turn of the new year, the Spaniard agreed to a contract extension that would keep him in Manchester until the […]
Pep Guardiola has remained enigmatic regarding his future intentions as Manchester City prepare to face Arsenal in the Community Shield.
The uncertainty surrounding Guardiola’s future at City was put to rest last December.
Before the turn of the new year, the Spaniard agreed to a contract extension that would keep him in Manchester until the conclusion of the 2024-25 season.
Once his immediate future was assured, he led the Citizens to a treble of titles: the Premier League, the FA Cup, and the UEFA Champions League. Guardiola will return from a much-needed vacation and immediately begin preparations for new titles to the team’s impressive trophy cabinet.
If they also win the Carabao Cup, they would become the first team in history to hold both domestic cup competitions, the Premier League and the European Cup simultaneously.
Rumors had linked Guardiola to exit after historic treble After the Sky Blues won the treble last season, there was speculation that City manager Pep Guardiola might contemplate leaving when the season ended.
The experienced manager has discussed his future with the media before Sunday’s Community Shield match against Arsenal.
Guardiola could stay until 2025, or he may not The Spanish boss has expressed his desire to continue leading the club for at least two seasons. However, he has not ruled out leaving the Etihad before his current deal ends.
“I signed a contract for another two years because I feel comfortable – and nothing has changed whether we won [the treble] or didn’t win. I am happy and the people are happy, the board and the hierarchy especially, because they decide in the end which manager is going to lead this group of players.
“If they are satisfied, I am still satisfied. I want to defend what we won and maybe at the end of the season, if I am tired, we will talk with the club – or maybe extend more”, he told the media.
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Reliable reports suggest Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea may face disappointment in their pursuit of Ajax's versatile star Mohammed Kudus. The Ghanaian player's status has risen thanks to his stellar play for Ajax, and he has been linked with a transfer to many top Premier League clubs. Kudus is versatile, able to play in midfield […]
Reliable reports suggest Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea may face disappointment in their pursuit of Ajax’s versatile star Mohammed Kudus.
The Ghanaian player’s status has risen thanks to his stellar play for Ajax, and he has been linked with a transfer to many top Premier League clubs. Kudus is versatile, able to play in midfield or any of the three forward positions
After a fantastic season in which he scored 18 goals and added seven assists across all competitions, he has attracted considerable attention. Notably his performance in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, netting two goals for Ghana in the Group Stage.
Top English sides have been fighting for his signature Chelsea seemed to be in the driver’s seat at one time in the pursuit of his services, but they have since moved on to other players.
The Blues were said to have agreed to personal terms with the attacking midfielder and even started preliminary discussions with the Dutch giants in July.
Arsenal are in the same position, needing a new offensive option shortly. With Gabriel Jesus out with an injury again, the Gunners’ lack of forward depth is once again brought into sharp focus.
On the other hand, Erik ten Hag has a proclivity to sign players he has worked with previously in the Netherlands. Last summer, the Dutchman brought Lisandro Martinez and Antony to Old Trafford with him.
As a result, rumors have circulated for some time that the 23-year-old would soon be joining Manchester United.
Kudus to become Brighton’s all-time most expensive signing Nonetheless, recent reports from The Athletic suggest that Brighton have made a surprise move and is on the verge of signing Kudus for $44 million. Furthermore, it is said that an agreement on personal conditions is almost complete
This signing would indeed break their club record fee.
The 23-year-old’s arrival will make him the most expensive player in Seagulls history, surpassing the $38 million striker Joao Pedro who joined from Watford this July.
The report adds that the Ghanaian has a big admirer in Roberto De Zerbi.
After losing starting midfielder Alexis Mac Allister to Liverpool earlier in the window, the Italian coach was reportedly eager to sign him as the team prepare for their maiden season in Europe.
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Our Fenerbahçe TV schedule has all the details on how to watch one of Turkey's elite sports clubs. The second-most decorated team in Turkey, and part of the "Big Three, which includes Istanbul rivals Galatasaray and Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe have never been relegated from the Süper Lig. Fenerbahçe TV Schedule and Streaming Links Fenerbahçe on TV […]
Our Fenerbahçe TV schedule has all the details on how to watch one of Turkey’s elite sports clubs.
The second-most decorated team in Turkey, and part of the “Big Three, which includes Istanbul rivals Galatasaray and Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe have never been relegated from the Süper Lig.
Fenerbahçe TV Schedule and Streaming Links Fenerbahçe on TV and streaming: U.S. only:
Founded: 1907
Stadium: Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium
Manager: İsmail Kartal
**Süper Lig titles:* 19 Turkish Cup titles: 7 Best European Finish:*** Semifinals, Europa League (2013)
In the US, you can find the Turkish Süper Lig on the networks of beIN SPORTS.
The main beIN channel, beIN SPORTS en Español, and beIN CONNECT – their streaming platform – show games from the competition each week, usually featuring Fenerbahçe. There are often overlapping schedules with Ligue 1, in which case you’ll see games streaming on CONNECT. beIN is available on Fanatiz and Fubo.
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Fenerbahçe History Like their local Big Three rivals, Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü is a multi-sport club, but best known for their soccer division. They are the only one of the Big Three to be based on the Asian side of Istanbul.
The club was founded by locals in 1907. It was actually established in secret due to the Ottoman Sultan forbidding Turkish youth to play the English game. A few years later, in 1909, the now familiar yellow and navy colors of the club were adopted.
They would join the Istanbul Football League that year, and go on to win their first of many titles in 1912, without losing a single match. The 1923 season in the Istanbul Friday League saw Fenerbahçe win the title with a combined score of 58-0 – no losses and no goals conceded.
The Turkish National League, a precursor to today’s Süper Lig, was held between 1937 and 1950. Fenerbahçe won the most championships in this era.
When the national professional league, the Süper Lig, was founded in 1959, Fenerbahçe won the first edition. The following year they made their debut in the European Cup.
They would employ the Brazilian World Cup champion Didi as their manager in the 1970s, winning eight trophies under his tenure. Years later, another Brazilian legend, Zico, would patrol the sidelines, managing the club from 2006-2008.
The main rivals of Fenerbahçe are Galatasaray, aka “The Intercontinental Derby”. This name stems from the two clubs being located on opposite sides of the Bosporous. This is the biggest derby match in the country. While they do not have as many trophies as Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe hold the edge in all times wins vs their rivals. This is a fact they can boast over Beşiktaş as well.
Fenerbahçe news and feature pieces * Latest Fenerbahçe team news.
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This Galatasaray TV schedule has everything you need to follow one of the best Turkish clubs. Galatasaray are one of the three main clubs in Istanbul, the "Big Three" of Turkish football that also includes Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe. None of these three have ever been relegated since the founding of the Süper Lig in 1959. […]
This Galatasaray TV schedule has everything you need to follow one of the best Turkish clubs.
Galatasaray are one of the three main clubs in Istanbul, the “Big Three” of Turkish football that also includes Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe. None of these three have ever been relegated since the founding of the Süper Lig in 1959.
Galatasaray TV Schedule and Streaming Links Galatasaray on TV and streaming: U.S. only:
Founded: 1905
Stadium: Rams Park
Manager: Okan Buruk
*Süper Lig titles:* 23
Turkish Cup titles: 18
European Titles: UEFA Cup (2000)
The Turkish Süper Lig is shown on beIN SPORTS in the USA.
Games feature each week on the main beIN channel, beIN SPORTS en Español, and/or streaming on beIN CONNECT. Galatasaray, being one of the biggest clubs, almost always has their games featured.
You can find all beIN channels on the Fubo service.
UEFA competitions, such as Champions League and Europa League, are over on Paramount+ for English language coverage. In Spanish, you’ll find games televised on Univision, TUDN, and UniMás. Games not on TV stream live on ViX.
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Galatasaray History Galatasaray Spor Kulübü dates to 1905, and is based on the European side of the Bosporus in Istanbul – the most populous city in all of Europe.
The football team is a part of a larger sports club umbrella that includes a notable basketball program amongst many other sports. The traditional colors of Galatasaray are a halved dark red and yellow shirt with white shorts.
The club was founded by students at the Galatasaray High School – a school which itself dates all the way to 1481 and is the club’s namesake.
Early on the club participated in the Istanbul League, eventually winning fifteen titles in the regional competition.
When the national Süper Lig was founded in 1959, Galatasaray was a member and have never dropped out of the league since. They first won the competition in 1962, and have taken home top honors 22 more times since. They’ve also won the Turkish Cup more often than any other club, with a record 18 titles.
In Europe, however, just a lone UEFA Cup (and bonus Super Cup) triumph in 2000 graces the vast club trophy room.
The rivalries between Galatasaray and fellow Istanbul sides Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş are some of the fiercest anywhere in the world. Galatasaray is the most decorated of the three, however.
Galatasaray news and feature pieces * Latest Galatasaray team news.
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To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Man United vs Athletic Club on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Man United vs Athletic Club WHAT Friendly WHEN 11:00am ET / 8:00am PT • Sunday, August 6, 2023 WHERE ESPN, ESPN Deportes, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Orange STREAM WATCH NOW With […]
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Man United vs Athletic Club on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Man United vs Athletic Club | | WHAT | Friendly | | WHEN | 11:00am ET / 8:00am PT • Sunday, August 6, 2023 | | WHERE | ESPN, ESPN Deportes, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Orange | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
With Fubo, you can watch Man United vs Athletic Club and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.
Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC (in select cities), CNBC, USA, FOX (in select cities), FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.
Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.
The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox One.
Here are the steps to take to watch the game with your free Fubo trial:
1. Click on this link for the Fubo 7-day trial.
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Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.
To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Man City vs Arsenal on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Man City vs Arsenal WHAT FA Community Shield WHEN 11:00am ET / 8:00am PT • Sunday, August 6, 2023 WHERE ESPN+ STREAM WATCH NOW With ESPN+, you can watch Man City vs […]
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Man City vs Arsenal on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Man City vs Arsenal | | WHAT | FA Community Shield | | WHEN | 11:00am ET / 8:00am PT • Sunday, August 6, 2023 | | WHERE | ESPN+ | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
With ESPN+, you can watch Man City vs Arsenal and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple, Android, and Amazon Fire devices, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Chromecast, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Oculus Go.
Now with ESPN+, you can stream Bundesliga, LaLiga, Championship, League One, League Two, FA Cup, League Cup, US Open Cup, International Champions Cup, Eredivisie, Sweden’s Allsvenskan, MLS out-of-market games and USL.
ESPN+ is only $9.99/month.
Even better, ESPN is now offering The Disney Bundle that includes ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ for only $12.99 per month. Not only do you get all of the soccer with ESPN+, but you also get hit movies and TV shows with Hulu AND you get Disney+ that features Star Wars, Marvel movies, Disney movies and shows, films from Pixar and feature documentaries from National Geographic.
In addition to all of the soccer coverage, ESPN+ also includes UFC, MLB, MLS, NHL, select PGA TOUR golf, Top Rank Boxing, cricket and Grand Slam tennis from Wimbledon to the US Open and Australian Open. Plus you get instant access to your favorite college sports like football, basketball, lacrosse, softball and more.
There’s also the daily ESPN FC show, 30 For 30 documentaries, exclusive access to studio programs and more.
Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.
To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Leeds vs Cardiff City on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Leeds vs Cardiff City WHAT EFL Championship WHEN 9:30am ET / 6:30am PT • Sunday, August 6, 2023 WHERE ESPN+ STREAM WATCH NOW With ESPN+, you can watch Leeds vs Cardiff City […]
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Leeds vs Cardiff City on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Leeds vs Cardiff City | | WHAT | EFL Championship | | WHEN | 9:30am ET / 6:30am PT • Sunday, August 6, 2023 | | WHERE | ESPN+ | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
With ESPN+, you can watch Leeds vs Cardiff City and tons more Championship games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple, Android, and Amazon Fire devices, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Chromecast, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Oculus Go.
Now with ESPN+, you can stream Bundesliga, LaLiga, Championship, League One, League Two, FA Cup, League Cup, US Open Cup, International Champions Cup, Eredivisie, Sweden’s Allsvenskan, MLS out-of-market games and USL.
ESPN+ is only $9.99/month.
Even better, ESPN is now offering The Disney Bundle that includes ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ for only $12.99 per month. Not only do you get all of the soccer with ESPN+, but you also get hit movies and TV shows with Hulu AND you get Disney+ that features Star Wars, Marvel movies, Disney movies and shows, films from Pixar and feature documentaries from National Geographic.
In addition to all of the soccer coverage, ESPN+ also includes UFC, MLB, MLS, NHL, select PGA TOUR golf, Top Rank Boxing, cricket and Grand Slam tennis from Wimbledon to the US Open and Australian Open. Plus you get instant access to your favorite college sports like football, basketball, lacrosse, softball and more.
There’s also the daily ESPN FC show, 30 For 30 documentaries, exclusive access to studio programs and more.
Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.
To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Inter Miami vs Dallas on US television and via legal streaming: WHO FC Dallas vs Inter Miami WHAT Leagues Cup WHEN 9:30pm ET / 6:30pm PT • Sunday, August 6, 2023 WHERE MLS Season Pass STREAM WATCH NOW MLS Season Pass is the new […]
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Inter Miami vs Dallas on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | FC Dallas vs Inter Miami | | WHAT | Leagues Cup | | WHEN | 9:30pm ET / 6:30pm PT • Sunday, August 6, 2023 | | WHERE | MLS Season Pass | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
MLS Season Pass is the new home for all things Major League Soccer – where you can watch Inter Miami vs Orlando City in Leagues Cup, and every other game too. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple TV, smartphone, tablet, Roku, and other smart streaming devices.
New for 2023 as part of a 10-year rights deal with Apple, MLS Season Pass is a service direct from the league available through Apple TV that will stream every MLS game – including MLS Cup Playoffs and Leagues Cup – with no blackouts.
The service also features MLS NEXT Pro (MLS 3rd division reserve league) and MLS NEXT games (youth development league), as well as exclusive team and league content available nowhere else. MLS Season Pass is available via the Apple TV app on all Apple iOS devices, Mac, PC, Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick, Android TV, Google TV, LG smart TVs, Panasonic smart TVs, Playstation 4 & 5, Roku streaming devices and smart TVs, Samsung smart TVs, Sony smart TVs, Vizio smart TVs, and Xbox One, One S, Series X and Series S. In addition, you can AirPlay or cast from your phone or computer to any compatible screen.
Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.
To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch USA v Sweden on US television and via legal streaming: WHO USA vs Sweden WHAT FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 WHEN 5:00am ET / 2:00am PT • Sunday, August 6, 2023 WHERE FOX, Universo, Telemundo, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Sling Latino, Peacock Premium […]
Here are all of the details of where you can watch USA v Sweden on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | USA vs Sweden | | WHAT | FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 | | WHEN | 5:00am ET / 2:00am PT • Sunday, August 6, 2023 | | WHERE | FOX, Universo, Telemundo, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Sling Latino, Peacock Premium | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
With Fubo, you can watch USA vs Sweden and tons more World Cup 2023 games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.
Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FOX, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC, CNBC, USA, FOX, FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.
Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.
The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox One
Here are the steps to take to watch with your free Fubo trial:
1. Click on this link for the Fubo 7-day trial.
2. Click on the red ‘Start for free’ button (see screengrab below)
3. On the login page, enter your e-mail address to sign up (or you can use your Facebook or Google logins) (see screengrab below)
4. After entering your login details and signing up for the free trial, you’ll be taken to the Fubo main screen (see screengrab below)
5. From here, you can either scroll down the page to see the TV listings (see screengrab below)
6. Or you can click on the ‘Guide’ button at the top to see all of the channels available to you (see screengrab below)
Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.
To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
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When Real Madrid comes to town, soccer fans turn up in droves to see them in person. And their 2023 tour of the USA as part of the Soccer Champions Tour was no different. Los Blancos were the biggest attraction of the summer, as Real Madrid sold more tickets than any club from overseas. Even […]
When Real Madrid comes to town, soccer fans turn up in droves to see them in person. And their 2023 tour of the USA as part of the Soccer Champions Tour was no different. Los Blancos were the biggest attraction of the summer, as Real Madrid sold more tickets than any club from overseas.
Even if it’s only for summer friendlies, the iconic club that always boasts some of the world’s greatest players can certainly draw a crowd.
Real Madrid tickets sold in the USA The Galacticos played four matches this summer in the US, all within the framework of the Soccer Champions Tour. Stops in Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas and Orlando were packed, filling an average of nearly 95% of available capacity overall.
| Game | Attendance | Venue | Capacity | | 7/23 vs AC Milan | 70,814 | Rose Bowl | 92,542 | | 7/26 vs Man United | 67,801 | NRG Stadium | 72,220 | | 7/29 vs Barcelona | 82,026 | AT&T Stadium | 80,000 | | 8/2 vs Juventus | 63,503 | Camping World Stadium | 60,219 |
The average of 71,036 across the four matches was the highest figure amongst the big clubs that toured the United States this summer.
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The El Clásico game versus FC Barcelona in Dallas, not surprisingly, was the biggest draw of their tour, and of any summer friendly game this year, pulling over 80,000 fans.
The lowest announced turnout for Real Madrid was 63,503 in Orlando vs Juventus – however that was 105% of the standard capacity at Camping World Stadium. So you can’t really call that a disappointing turnout by any stretch of the imagination.
In total, 284,144 fans came out to see Real Madrid across the US.
Now the powerhouse club heads home to Spain, looking as always to end up on top in La Liga.
But with the crowds they pull in, they’ll surely be back on US shores before long.
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Why is Apple not releasing any viewing numbers for games that stream on MLS Season Pass? It's an important question, and enquiring minds want to better understand how well MLS Season Pass is doing in its first season. After all, other streaming services often release viewing numbers for games. So, why not Apple? So, we […]
Why is Apple not releasing any viewing numbers for games that stream on MLS Season Pass? It’s an important question, and enquiring minds want to better understand how well MLS Season Pass is doing in its first season. After all, other streaming services often release viewing numbers for games. So, why not Apple?
So, we decided to ask the question to Bard, Google’s version of ChatGPT.
MLS Season Pass viewership numbers are a mystery Here’s what Bard said, word for word, when we asked it the question, “Why is Apple reluctant to share MLS Season Pass viewer numbers?”
“There are a few possible reasons why Apple is not releasing any viewing numbers for games that stream on MLS Season Pass.
- Apple is still in the early stages of its MLS deal. The deal only began in 2023, so it’s possible that Apple is still gathering data and doesn’t want to release any numbers until it has a better understanding of how the service is performing.
- Apple is trying to keep viewership numbers confidential. By not releasing any numbers, Apple can avoid comparisons to other streaming services, such as ESPN+ and Peacock. This could help Apple to maintain some level of exclusivity for MLS Season Pass.
- Apple is simply not interested in releasing viewership numbers. Some companies prefer to keep their viewership numbers private, as they believe that this information can be used by competitors. Apple may fall into this category.
“It’s also possible that a combination of these factors is at play. Whatever the reason, Apple’s decision not to release viewership numbers has made it difficult to gauge the success of the MLS Season Pass.
“Here are some additional thoughts on why Apple might be hesitant to release viewership numbers:
- Apple might be concerned about disappointing investors. If the viewership numbers are low, it could hurt Apple’s stock price.
- Apple might be worried about setting unrealistic expectations. If the viewership numbers are high, it could set the bar too high for future seasons.
- Apple might simply not see the value in releasing viewership numbers. Apple might believe that the information is not relevant to most consumers and that it would be more beneficial to focus on other aspects of the MLS Season Pass, such as the quality of the content.
“Ultimately, only Apple knows why it is not releasing viewership numbers for MLS Season Pass. However, the reasons outlined above provide some possible explanations.”
So, there you have it. To me, a lot of the answers make complete sense in analyzing the situation. So far, the closest we’ve come to getting any data on MLS Season Pass has been the recent analysis by Sports TV Ratings.
What are your thoughts about Bard’s answer to the question? Share your feedback in the comments section below.
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FOX Sports continues their coverage of the Women's World Cup from Australia and New Zealand. The broadcasting giant has unveiled their complete list of commentator pairing for the round of 16 games at the 2023 Women's World Cup. FOX Sports network is currently the English-language home of the tournament here in the United States. Telemundo, […]
FOX Sports continues their coverage of the Women’s World Cup from Australia and New Zealand.
The broadcasting giant has unveiled their complete list of commentator pairing for the round of 16 games at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
FOX Sports network is currently the English-language home of the tournament here in the United States. Telemundo, along with their sister networks, are handling the Spanish-language broadcasting of the competition.
FOX Sports commentator trio to share Women’s World Cup round of 16 duties John Strong, JP Dellacamera, and Jacqui Oatley will all split the remaining six round of 16 matches for FOX Sports. Japan and Spain have already played and won the opening two fixtures in the knockout phase. These two matches took place on Saturday, August 5th.
Dellacamera has been named as the play-by-play commentator for the massive matchup between the USWNT and Sweden. He will be joined alongside analyst Aly Wagner and sideline reporter Jenny Taft.
USWNT in difficult spot thanks to stuttering group stage performance The Americans face a tough test with Sweden after only narrowly advancing beyond the group stage. They finished second in Group E behind the Netherlands. Although the Stars and Stripes are the favorite to win the tournament, Sweden is currently ranked third in the world by FIFA. Dellacamera and Wagner will also work the Australia-Denmark fixture as well.
There's a whole list of organizations that NEED #USWNT to have a successful Women's World Cup:
✅ US Soccer (for revenue & future sponsorships)
✅ FOX Sports (TV ratings & advertising $)
✅ NWSL (TV deal is up for renewal)They have to beat Sweden next. The pressure is on. 🥵
— World Soccer Talk (@worldsoccertalk) August 1, 2023
John Strong and Kyndra de St. Aubin will cover the Netherlands-South Africa game, as well as France versus Morocco. Jacqui Oatley and Lori Lindsey will then call the England-Nigeria fixture, along with the Colombia and Jamaica matchup.
The remaining round of 16 matches will continue on late Saturday, August 5th and run until Tuesday, August 8th. The USWNT will play their huge game against Sweden at 5 AM (ET) on Sunday, August 6th.
FOX Sports commentators for the 2023 Women’s World Cup Round of 16: Netherlands vs. South Africa – John Strong and Kyndra de St. Aubin
USWNT vs. Sweden – JP Dellacamera, Aly Wagner, and Jenny Taft
England vs. Nigeria – Jacqui Oatley and Lori Lindsey
Australia vs. Denmark – JP Dellacamera and Aly Wagner
Colombia vs. Jamaica – Jacqui Oatley and Lori Lindsey
France vs. Morocco – John Strong and Kyndra de St. Aubin
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Brendan Rodgers is off to a good start back with his old club Celtic. The Northern Irish coach previously left the Scottish side in favor of Leicester City in 2019. However, after a four-year stay in the East Midlands, Rodgers was re-hired at Celtic this summer. Celtic fans did not exactly give Rodgers a heart-warming […]
Brendan Rodgers is off to a good start back with his old club Celtic. The Northern Irish coach previously left the Scottish side in favor of Leicester City in 2019. However, after a four-year stay in the East Midlands, Rodgers was re-hired at Celtic this summer.
Celtic fans did not exactly give Rodgers a heart-warming send off back in 2019. Select supporters even brought a banner into the stadium that season that read: “You traded immortality for mediocrity. Never a Celt, always a fraud.” Nevertheless, the manager has now returned to try and guide Celtic to glory once again.
Hosts net trio of goals inside the opening period The Hoops gave their old coach a 4-2 win against Ross County on Saturday. The fairly comfortable victory was essentially settled in the first half. David Turnbull converted from the spot in the 17th minute of the match. Kyogo Furuhashi then added second strike before Turnbull scored another goal just a few minutes from the halftime break.
Ross County did grab a goal back in the 60th minute, but Celtic regained their three-goal cushion 13 minutes later. Furuhashi set up Matt O’Riley for the team’s fourth and final score. James Brown then netted a consolation goal late in added time to finish off the game at 4-2.
Kyogo Furuhashi makes it two for Celtic. 🍀
Easy as you like from Brendan Rodgers side! pic.twitter.com/OuvXWPV2aw
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) August 5, 2023
Rodgers hopes to see more from his Celtic defense in the near future After the match, Rodgers claimed to want more of his players. Despite the scoreline, Celtic did not appear to be firing on all cylinders just yet. “We were slow to start then I thought we had some really good moments with the ball, but we need to be much better against the ball,” proclaimed Rodgers in his post-match interview.
“We conceded two goals where we have to be better and some half chances, especially in the first half. It’s never going to be perfect. What is important is to win and when we played well we showed some great moments and collectively we’ll get better.”
Rodgers and his squad will next travel to Aberdeen for their second Scottish Premiership game of the campaign. The Dons finished a distant third in the division last season behind Celtic and Rangers.
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Wrexham suffered a defeat in their first match back in League Two on Saturday. Despite playing in front of their home crowd, as well as co-owner Rob McElhenney and actor Hugh Jackman, the Welsh club dropped their opening match of the League Two season. MK Dons toppled Wrexham 5-3 on the day. The Red Dragons […]
Wrexham suffered a defeat in their first match back in League Two on Saturday.
Despite playing in front of their home crowd, as well as co-owner Rob McElhenney and actor Hugh Jackman, the Welsh club dropped their opening match of the League Two season. MK Dons toppled Wrexham 5-3 on the day.
The Red Dragons entered the match without their star striker Paul Mullin. The Englishman scored an incredible 38 goals in 46 league appearances for the club last season.
Nevertheless, Mullin suffered a punctured lung during a preseason matchup with a young Manchester United team. The striker is currently staying Stateside at McElhenney’s house until he can travel back to Wales.
Hugh Jackman pulled up to support Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham in the opening game of their League Two campaign 👏 pic.twitter.com/BodmGJgFiS
— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 5, 2023
Visitors came out swinging in opening 10 minutes MK Dons struck first inside six minutes of the match thanks to an own goal by Wrexham defender Eoghan O’Connell. The center back accidentally headed the ball into his own net after Ethan Robson sent a cross towards the back post of the goal.
The visitors would then pile the pressure on to the newly promoted Welsh side by hitting the post just a minute later. While Wrexham escaped that threat, the Dons would add another goal inside 10 minutes of the match. Jonathan Leko set up the strike as Mohamed Eisa just narrowly beat Wrexham goalkeeper Ben Foster to the ball.
Wrexham would, however, grab a goal back just before the halftime break. Defender Jacob Mendy halved the deficit with a strike in the 42nd minute. Despite being down at the break, the home side recorded 62% possession and held a significant 10 to four shot advantage in the opening period.
Wrexham frustrated in their return to League Two Nevertheless, Leko would add a third goal for the Dons in the 51st minute. After enduring some pressure by Wrexham, the visitors moved the ball back up the pitch in their favor. Robson found Leko going forward and the attacker hit a perfect shot into the bottom corner of Foster’s goal.
🗣️ "He's an enormous talent and huge addition to the team"
Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are 'super excited' after the signing of James McClean ✍️ pic.twitter.com/rxext19CfO
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 5, 2023
Leko scored his second goal of the game 13 minutes later. Eisa found his teammate with a clever ball behind the Wrexham defense. The winger beat his defender and then sent a lethal shot passed Foster to complete his brace.
The hosts would grab their second goal of the game just eight minutes from the full-time whistle. Substitute Bryce Hosannah, having only been on the pitch for three minutes, set up Jordan Davies for the goal. Davies hit a wonderful strike from the edge of the box to give his club a boost moving forward.
The two teams then traded goals in added time to make the scoreline 5-3. Wrexham had 23 total shots in the game, nearly three times the amount that MK Dons recorded.
Wrexham will try to grab their first points of the 2023/24 season when they face Wimbledon next weekend.
However, the Red Dragons are first set to start their League Cup campaign at home to Wigan on Tuesday, August 8th. The cup match will be available to stream Stateside on ESPN+ at 3PM (ET).
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Encouraging statistics surrounding the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand are starting to emerge. Although the tournament is only about halfway complete, it is already breaking records. This includes both the attendance at the matches and on television screens worldwide. Co-hosts both breaking Women's World Cup attendance records FIFA is reporting that, […]
Encouraging statistics surrounding the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand are starting to emerge.
Although the tournament is only about halfway complete, it is already breaking records. This includes both the attendance at the matches and on television screens worldwide.
Co-hosts both breaking Women’s World Cup attendance records FIFA is reporting that, as of Friday, there has already been over 1.7 million tickets sold for 2023 Women’s World Cup games. This figure easily beats pre-tournament ticket sales projections. Both hosting countries have already set attendance records in the group stage of the competition.
New Zealand has twice broken a record crowd for soccer a match inside the country. This goes for both men’s and women’s soccer games. The United States women’s national team’s matchup with Portugal in Auckland eclipsed the record with 42,958 fans in the stands on August 1st.
Australia also saw impressive attendance marks as well. 75,784 fans watched the home team play the Republic of Ireland in the opening fixture of the tournament. This was a women’s soccer record for the country.
China records nearly 54 million viewers for match The competition has also seen an increase in television viewers as well. China apparently produced the highest broadcasting audience for a single match in the history of the sport. The Asian nation recorded 53.9 million viewers during their team’s matchup with England in the group stage. This massive feat came even has England went on to beat China 6-1 in the game.
Women's World Cup crowds up 30 percent on 2019: FIFA
➡️ https://t.co/6IQt7H2Mid pic.twitter.com/rXpp5H2xPF— FRANCE 24 English (@France24_en) August 4, 2023
Australia’s final group stage fixture against Canada also attracted a huge audience. 4.71 million Australians looked on as their team thumped the North Americans 4-0. This was the most-watched program on the country’s channel seven during 2023. Nearly a third of New Zealand’s entire population has followed the action on television as well.
Along with tickets and broadcasting, digital platforms are also seeing a major influx of traffic. FIFA is claiming that 22 million unique users have visited their websites since the Women’s World Cup began. This number already surpasses the total amount of traffic throughout the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France.
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Real Madrid have responded to claims Florentino Perez is about to resign. The Spanish press had reported, and social media had carried the rumors, that the 76-year-old was planning to resign from the Los Blancos presidency at the next General Assembly. There was even speculation that the club might honor him by renaming their state-of-the-art […]
Real Madrid have responded to claims Florentino Perez is about to resign.
The Spanish press had reported, and social media had carried the rumors, that the 76-year-old was planning to resign from the Los Blancos presidency at the next General Assembly.
There was even speculation that the club might honor him by renaming their state-of-the-art training facility after him.
The reports caught Real Madrid’s attention, and on Saturday they issued a statement denying such speculation.
“These rumors are totally false and come from factors that are nothing to do with reality. In the next General Assembly of Representative Partners of Real Madrid there will be no item on the agenda in which the name of Real Madrid City is discussed”, they said in a statement.
When did Florentino Perez take over as Real Madrid president for first time? He previously served as president of Los Blancos from July 2000 to February 2006 and is now serving in his second stint in that role. His promise to acquire Luis Figo from arch-rivals Barcelona before the 2000-01 season was a major factor in his election.
Real Madrid have moved quickly to dispel rumours that Florentino Perez is stepping away from the presidency after 14 years of his second spell in the position. https://t.co/o81G53JCET
— Football España (@footballespana_) August 5, 2023
Since becoming Real Madrid‘s president at the beginning of the century, Perez has become almost a household name. He instituted the ‘Galactico’ style of purchasing players.
This saw the club spend large amounts of money to sign high-profile players. Such a move changed the face of the transfer market.
The ‘Galactico’ philosophy of signing a star player per summer became a byword during his first tenure. The likes of Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo Nazario, David Beckham, Michael Owen, and Robinho are a few such instances.
Second time’s a charm When no other contender garnered enough support to mount a campaign in May 2009, Perez was reinstated to the presidency.
Bringing in Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema in his first summer set the tone. His second stint was to be a marked improvement.
The club has won four La Liga championships in the last 14 years. To go along with them, they have won a total of five UEFA Champions Leagues, five FIFA Club World Cups, four UEFA Super Cups, four Spanish Super Cups, and three Copa del Rey trophies.
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Unfortunately for Rasmus Hojlund, his first game for Man Utd will not come for a while. The 20-year-old, who joined Serie A side Atalanta in 2022, goes to Old Trafford on a five-year agreement after scoring 10 goals in 34 games last season. United boss Erik ten Hag has added him to the squad along […]
Unfortunately for Rasmus Hojlund, his first game for Man Utd will not come for a while.
The 20-year-old, who joined Serie A side Atalanta in 2022, goes to Old Trafford on a five-year agreement after scoring 10 goals in 34 games last season. United boss Erik ten Hag has added him to the squad along with Mason Mount from Chelsea and goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter.
According to reports, French club Paris St-Germain, who are the reigning champions of Ligue 1, had also shown interest in the ace as a potential replacement for Kylian Mbappe. The Frenchman’s future with the club is uncertain at the moment, and PSG have been considering options for his potential departure.
What did Rasmus Hojlund say about his Man Utd move? “It is no secret that I have been a fan of this great club since I was a small boy and I dreamed of walking out at Old Trafford as a Manchester United player. I am incredibly excited by this opportunity to turn that dream into a reality and I am determined to repay the faith that the club has shown in me,” the Danish star said at his unveiling.
Injury will keep Hojlund out of action for at least four games The Red Devils brought the ex-Atalanta striker out on the field before their pre-season friendly against Lens after paying $92 million to acquire his services. Despite the excitement over his arrival, fans still won’t be able to watch him perform right away.
Let's get started 👹🔥🔥So happy to be part of the biggest club in the world! I want to say a huge thank you for the warm welcome at Old Trafford 🥰 pic.twitter.com/SHTIwvsCf5
— Rasmus Højlund (@RasmusHojlund10) August 5, 2023
The youngster needs time to heal from a minor injury he suffered earlier in the pre-season with the Italian club.
As a result, he will likely miss the start of the new campaign. Although the injury is not serious, it will take the Dane a few weeks to regain full fitness.
Hojlund is likely to miss Man Utd vs. Wolves on August 14 and the match against Tottenham five days later. Erik ten Hag may also be without his new striker for the games against Nottingham Forest and Arsenal. These will be played before the international break.
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Messi games with Inter Miami have become a must-watch on the calendar. So much so that they’re eating into Women’s World Cup viewership, and they may end up having an impact on Premier League viewership when that season starts in a week from now.
With so many games happening this summer and so few hours, we dive into what viewing choices we're making and why, as well as sharing our opinions about some of the biggest stories in soccer this summer.
Also discussed is whether Apple not sharing MLS Season Pass viewing numbers is helping or hurting the league. And why it's important to not believe all of the numbers you're hearing.
It's also time to share our preview of the English Championship 2023/24 season, as well as mentioning some good news out of the Bundesliga.
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Many superstars have left for Saudi Arabian teams this summer to take advantage of the country's rich salary caps and television deals. After Manchester United terminated Cristiano Ronaldo's contract, he departed Europe for the Middle East. There, he signed a massive contract with Al-Nassr. In 19 games, the Portuguese scored 14 times but still couldn't […]
Many superstars have left for Saudi Arabian teams this summer to take advantage of the country’s rich salary caps and television deals.
After Manchester United terminated Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract, he departed Europe for the Middle East. There, he signed a massive contract with Al-Nassr. In 19 games, the Portuguese scored 14 times but still couldn’t lead his team to the Saudi championship.
His arrival paved the way for several more A-list athletes to join the Saudi Pro League for the next season. For example, Karim Benzema, Roberto Firmino, N’Golo Kante, Riyad Mahrez and many more are joining the league.
The man who started it all has even predicted current trends to continue. In Ronaldo’s eyes, the Saudi Pro League will be among the top five in the globe over the next few years.
Ighalo admits Ronaldo and other stars seek Saudi move for money Ronaldo has said in many interviews that he wants to see the Saudi league become as prestigious as the top leagues in Europe. But now a former prominent player in the Saudi league has voiced another perspective.
Odion Ighalo, who spent two fruitful years with Al Shabab and Al-Hilal, has said that money was a major factor in his decision to play in the Middle East.
Odion Ighalo's take on players joining the Saudi League… pic.twitter.com/D9Zw1WhlKy
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) July 28, 2023
“When you are young, yes, you play for passion. Back then, you don’t care about money. But at my age, I am in the final stretch of my career. I don’t know if it will be one or two years or when God will tell it to stop,” he told OmaSportsTV.
Ighalo lashes out at ‘hypocritical’ Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi league The veteran striker went on to say that Ronaldo and the other big players who have tried out the Saudi league are just interested in the money.
“I know it won’t be more than three years. I’ve played for passion all my life. Now it’s for money. I’m not one of those players who come and say: ‘I play for passion’. Brother, it’s money. At the end of the day, it’s money.
“Is Ronaldo still playing out of passion? Ronaldo has earned 100 times more than I have in my entire life, yet he went to Saudi Arabia. Did he do that out of passion? It’s for money, bro.”
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New rules regarding time-wasting tactics are set to be implemented in England ahead of the 2023/24 season. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has announced that they will tweak how they gauge added time for the upcoming campaign. This new focus will affect English Football League (EFL) and Premier League matches. The Guardian reports […]
New rules regarding time-wasting tactics are set to be implemented in England ahead of the 2023/24 season. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has announced that they will tweak how they gauge added time for the upcoming campaign. This new focus will affect English Football League (EFL) and Premier League matches.
The Guardian reports one of the key areas of concern is goal celebrations. Matchday referees are set to determine how long these celebrations last and then add the appropriate time to the game. However, the move will also affect most situations in which the ball is dead. This includes free kicks, corner kicks, and penalties.
Refs asked to book players for infraction of rule Injuries, as well as players faking injuries, will impact the potential stoppage time. Soccer fans have been growing increasingly frustrated over the so-called ‘dark arts’ in the sport. Players frequently fake injuries and waste time taking throws, and goal kicks. Nevertheless, officials encourage referees to book players that clearly bend the laws and then add suitable time to the game. PGMOL’s new rule should deter offenders.
As a result of the new rules, matches will run longer than usual. PGMOL hopes that the alterations will help increase the time the ball is in play. This was another area of concern during the 2022/23 Premier League season. In fact, British sports analytics company Opta previously determined that the ball was in play an average of just 54 minutes throughout the most recent campaign.
Premier League suffers greatly from time-wasting A similar study compared the total time the ball is in play with the top European leagues. The Premier League recorded the ball in play just 55.8% percent of the time last season. This was slightly lower than the German Bundesliga and Italian Serie A. The investigation also concluded that Premier League players took an average of 33 seconds to take a free kick, 30 seconds for a goal kick, and 72 total seconds for a match to resume after a goal.
These new rules debut in the opening game of the 2023/24 Championship season. Recently relegated Southampton will travel to Sheffield Wednesday on Friday, Aug. 4.
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Federations from Italy and Turkey have officially teamed up to make a bid to host the UEFA Euro 2032. The two nations previously expressed solo bids but will now join forces. They are currently the only countries to make official offers to the governing body of the sport in Europe. "UEFA confirms that it has […]
Federations from Italy and Turkey have officially teamed up to make a bid to host the UEFA Euro 2032. The two nations previously expressed solo bids but will now join forces. They are currently the only countries to make official offers to the governing body of the sport in Europe.
“UEFA confirms that it has received today a request from the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) and the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) to merge their individual bids into one joint bid to host UEFA EURO 2032,” the governing body stated on Friday. “UEFA will now work with FIGC and TFF to ensure that the documentation to be submitted for their joint bid is compliant with the bidding requirements.”
Alliance makes sense despite distance between two nations The partnership would seemingly make sense from an infrastructure standpoint. Italy is in desperate need of a massive overhaul of its main stadiums. This includes the San Siro in Milan. The process to renovate these major arenas will obviously take lots of time and money.
However, Turkey’s lineup of significant stadiums is in much better shape. This is thanks to a lengthy renovation project that has occurred over the last 20 years. The Middle Eastern nation also has had a recent history of failed tournament bids. Joining Italy would strengthen Turkey’s position as a major competition host. Turkey has also been interested in holding the 2028 Euros. However, the bid will likely go to the United Kingdom and Ireland.
It is increasingly likely that the UK and Ireland will host Euro 2028, as Turkey, the only other candidate, join Italy in a bid to host Euro 2032 🇬🇧🇮🇪 pic.twitter.com/KvCDIRYI5D
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 28, 2023
Nevertheless, Rome and Ankara are over 1,300 miles apart.
Italy and Turkey interest in Euro 2032 is latest joint move for tournament Selecting multiple countries to host major soccer tournaments has become more prevalent in recent years. Austria and Switzerland teamed up to host the 2008 Euros, while Poland and Ukraine also co-hosted the following European tournament. The United States, Mexico and Canada are hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup as well.
Voting for the 2032 Euro host takes place in France in mid-October. Germany is hosting the 2024 edition of the competition next summer after beating out Turkey in a vote five years ago.
Messi has joined Inter Miami of MLS, and it has created a massive amount of interest in the league. Fans wanting to get into MLS and watch games on TV may be in for a rude awakening, though. Every MLS game, regular season, Leagues Cup, and postseason, is available on MLS Season Pass. The streaming […]
Messi has joined Inter Miami of MLS, and it has created a massive amount of interest in the league. Fans wanting to get into MLS and watch games on TV may be in for a rude awakening, though. Every MLS game, regular season, Leagues Cup, and postseason, is available on MLS Season Pass. The streaming service has shifted games away from regional sports networks, and has left only a select few on traditional TV.
If you’re looking to watch Messi in those games on FOX networks, here’s how:
Watch Messi on FOX with Fubo Through 2026, MLS has signed a linear TV deal with FOX Sports that sees 34 regular season games and eight playoff games on FOX, FS1 and FOX Deportes.
As of press time, Messi’s Inter Miami only has one game scheduled to appear on FOX Sports. It’s their September 24th away match in Orlando on FS1. However, after making the league’s biggest signing ever, count on the national TV schedule being adjusted slightly to include more games featuring Messi’s team. And if the Herons can climb their way out of the Eastern Conference cellar and make the MLS Cup Playoffs, those games make it to FOX as well.
A good option to watch FOX networks is Fubo, which carries FOX, FS1 and FOX Deportes, plus 80+ sports channels. You can follow the steps below to sign up for a free 7-day trial and watch:
- Activate this link
- Click the “Start your Free Trial” button
- Enter your email and select your plan to complete your sign-up (you won’t be charged until your 7-day trial ends; you can cancel beforehand if you’re not satisfied)
- Navigate to FOX, FS1 or FOX Deportes to watch Messi in action
It’s as easy as that. You can now watch FOX networks from anywhere on your mobile device, computer, or smart TV.
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Fubo plans start at $74.99/month and include 160+ channels.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS DirecTV Stream and Sling Blue also carry the FOX family of networks.
Sling Blue offers 40 channels (including FS1) and runs you $40/month. However, to watch your local FOX channel, you may need a digital antenna depending on your market. To sign up, click here.
DirecTV Stream offers a free trial for new users, and plans start at $64.99/month. The base plan includes FS1, and in most markets the main FOX channel is available directly through the service as well. You can sign up here.
To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
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PSG is eager to sign a new right winger in this summer's transfer window as a replacement for Lionel Messi. In the last stages of his stay in France, the Argentine found the experience to be tedious. He was always focused on the 2022 World Cup. Also, despite his continuous momentary brilliance, never quite recaptured […]
PSG is eager to sign a new right winger in this summer’s transfer window as a replacement for Lionel Messi.
In the last stages of his stay in France, the Argentine found the experience to be tedious. He was always focused on the 2022 World Cup. Also, despite his continuous momentary brilliance, never quite recaptured the form that made him the finest player in the world during his time with Barcelona.
Even in February, when PSG were still in the midst of its UEFA Champions League collapse, the Argentine winger was subjected to a barrage of whistles. Yet even at the lowest point of his career, Messi still managed to score 22 goals and assist 33 others in 58 appearances.
Indeed, he was instrumental in leading the French powerhouses to another league championship.
PSG to replace Messi with Dembele Now, there is a need to fill Messi’s spot, even though he was unable to deliver the Parisians their long-sought Champions League trophy. This has led to the surprising possibility that Barcelona ace Ousmane Dembele may soon be moving back to his homeland.
🚨EXCL: 🔵🔴🇫🇷 #Liga |
◉ Ousmane Dembélé est la priorité de Doha en cas de départ de Kylian Mbappé.
◉ Un joueur très apprécié par Luis Enrique.
◉ L'attaquant du Barça dispose d'une clause libératoire de 50M€ que Paris est prêt à lever 💣. Les Blaugranas veulent rapidement… pic.twitter.com/YxIUQGnFvD
— Santi Aouna (@Santi_J_FM) July 6, 2023
Despite fruitful negotiations, the Blaugrana have not reached a contract extension deal with the French winger. Despite his injury issues, Dembele has been an important player for the Catalan club over the last couple seasons. This implies that next summer, the 26-year-old will be a free agent.
It would be disastrous for Barcelona to lose the gifted striker for nothing. So, Catalan publication SPORT claims the club could be open to PSG’s offer and prepared to deal below the release clause.
‘cheap’ release clause valid until 31 July The French 2018 World Cup winner has a $110 million release clause. However, Fabrizio Romano disclosed that the release clause slashes in half to $55 million in June and July.
The Parc des Princes outfit initiated discussions to use the $55 million release clause to acquire the winger. That would need to happen before the end of this month. The current LaLiga champions wanted to sign the 26-year-old to a new deal. Now, though, it may let him go to help resolve its ongoing financial woes.
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Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is under fire for his move to Saudi Arabia side Al-Ettifaq. The midfielder recently departed Merseyside for the Middle East and will receive a massive pay raise in the process. Reports have suggested that Henderson is set to earn around $900,000 per week to play in the Saudi Pro League. […]
Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is under fire for his move to Saudi Arabia side Al-Ettifaq. The midfielder recently departed Merseyside for the Middle East and will receive a massive pay raise in the process. Reports have suggested that Henderson is set to earn around $900,000 per week to play in the Saudi Pro League. The England international previously raked in around $180,000 each week to play at Liverpool.
Henderson was a strong supporter of the Rainbow Laces campaign during his time with the Premier League club. The program helps promote equality and diversity within the sport. The England midfielder even publicly spoke about the campaign ahead of a Liverpool matchup with Leeds in October.
“I have regularly worn rainbow laces and today will be no exception because this kind of visible support can only have a positive impact,” Henderson stated in his program notes. “It also sends the powerful message that football is for everyone and the more of us who can take this message back into our homes, workplaces and daily lives the better.”
Nevertheless, Saudi Arabia has strict laws against homosexuality. In fact, it is illegal to be gay in the country. Offenders can be sentenced to brutal punishment, including being beaten, imprisonment, and even the death penalty. According to Sky Sports, Al-Ettifaq has already taken a color photo of Henderson donning a rainbow armband and turned it black and white.
Jordan Henderson's new Saudi Arabian club turns rainbow armband photo black and white@skynews https://t.co/3J26cv0C9d pic.twitter.com/lBD06N09ZW
— Rob Harris (@RobHarris) July 27, 2023
Retired Germany international hits back at move Thomas Hitzlsperger, a former German international, questioned Henderson’s decision to jump ship and join a Saudi club. Hitzlsperger came out as gay following his retirement as a player. The former Aston Villa, Stuttgart, and West Ham midfielder was the most high-profile soccer player to make such an announcement.
“So, Jordan Henderson finally gets his move to Saudi Arabia. Fair play to him, he can play wherever he wants to play,” Hitzlsperger posted on his official Twitter account. “Curious to know though how the new brand JH will look like. The old one is dead! I did believe for a while that his support for the [rainbow emoji] community would be genuine. Silly me.”
LGBTQ+ groups displeased with Henderson move to Saudi Arabia Liverpool’s official LGBTQ+ fan group, Kop Outs, also declared that they are “hurt” over Henderson’s decision. “Jordan Henderson was a true captain and true leader for Liverpool on and off the pitch,” stated the organization. “We know he did much to promote inclusion. He stood out as a principled footballer. We are therefore very disappointed by his decision and the hurt and division it has created.”
Henderson has already joined up with his new club and began training. The Saudi side is currently finishing up their preseason preparations ahead of the 2023/24 campaign. Henderson’s first official match will come against Al Nassr in mid-August.
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Even towards the end of his career, Lionel Messi remains the focal point of every game he plays. In his first game, the 36-year-old scored a 94th-minute winner against Cruz Azul. In that contest, he came off the bench. However, he started his second game against Atlanta United. Despite a strong performance, spectators left the […]
Even towards the end of his career, Lionel Messi remains the focal point of every game he plays. In his first game, the 36-year-old scored a 94th-minute winner against Cruz Azul. In that contest, he came off the bench. However, he started his second game against Atlanta United. Despite a strong performance, spectators left the game early.
Videos showed an exodus of fans from DRV PNK Stadium after Tata Martino subbed Messi off for Inter Miami.
Empty seats at Messi’s Leagues Cup debut According to The Athletic, the matchup was quite different from the setting of Messi’s debut the previous week. In that first game against Cruz Azul, there was a carnival-like atmosphere. Hundreds of fans showed up hours before kickoff. It was one of the most anticipated debuts in league history.
Even though the Leagues Cup game was also sold out, there were still plenty of legitimate tickets for Tuesday’s match-up until the whistle, and they were going for between $220 and $280. Some of Miami’s most costly tickets—those at the field level—didn’t sell, either.
Martino disapproves of fans leaving during Messi game with Miami After receiving a ball from Sergio Busquets, the World Cup champion scored the game’s first goal. His two goals and an assist to Robert Taylor helped his team to a 4-0 victory. The second of his two goals came just before the 20-minute mark.
Post the 77-minute mark, the player who has won the Ballon d’Or seven times was taken off the field. Consequently, hundreds of spectators started leaving the DRV PNK Stadium.
EXODUS IN MIAMI 🏖️
Messi fans leaving Inter Miami's stadium after he gets subbed in 77th minute. Are they Inter Miami fans, Messi fans or glory hunters? #Messipic.twitter.com/AtPQyTHc76
— World Soccer Talk (@worldsoccertalk) July 26, 2023
After the match, Inter Miami manager Tata Martino expressed his displeasure towards the fans for their premature departure after he subbed Messi off.
“I really didn’t notice. However, with the type of player he is, it’s justified that this happens. I would have preferred that the public stayed and pay tribute to the entire team, but I can also understand it.”
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Former Manchester United great David Beckham has recently opened up about acquiring Lionel Messi in his move to Inter Miami. The former England international is now a co-owner of the Major League Soccer club. Beckham essentially helped create the franchise when he triggered an option to buy an expansion team back in 2014 for $25 […]
Former Manchester United great David Beckham has recently opened up about acquiring Lionel Messi in his move to Inter Miami. The former England international is now a co-owner of the Major League Soccer club. Beckham essentially helped create the franchise when he triggered an option to buy an expansion team back in 2014 for $25 million. Messi’s move to Miami was first discussed at a dinner during these early stages of ownership.
Speaking exclusively with The Athletic, Beckham revealed that he told fellow Inter co-owner Jorge Mas that he wanted to sign Messi someday. “It all came from a conversation over a glass of wine at dinner,” Beckham explained. “I turn to Jorge and say, ‘One day, we need Messi to come to our club.’ It was probably when we first met.”
“I actually found on my phone the other day one of the first presentations that (advertising agency) Doubleday & Cartwright did — they mocked up one of the jerseys with the logo and Leo was wearing it. That was 10 years ago. So it was always in my mind.”
Messi to Miami is a ‘hell of an achievement’ The former star went on to say that the transfer will be one of the biggest deals in American sports history. “We’re talking about the biggest sporting market in the world,” continued Beckham. “Bringing Leo Messi to Inter Miami, to MLS, the year after he wins the World Cup, to a team that is three years old… it’s a hell of an achievement.”
Beckham's emotional reaction to Messi's late winner for @InterMiamiCF 🥹
🎥 @MLS pic.twitter.com/Bcwpa50Kfb
— 433 (@433) July 23, 2023
Beckham was asleep when Messi announced move to Miami Beckham also claimed that officially signing Messi this summer was one of the greatest moments of his life. The 48-year-old Champions League winner was asleep when the Argentine announced he was signing with Miami. Beckham claims that he heard the news that the Argentine was joining his club while in Japan with his family. Once awake, the former midfielder received the emotional call from Mas to discuss the massive move.
“I never thought I would have the same feeling as an owner as I had when I was a player. When I got the phone call, I had the feeling I had when I walked out at Old Trafford or Wembley,” stated Beckham. “I was like, ‘We’ve just beaten all competition to sign the greatest player to ever play our game.'”
Messi has certainly hit the ground running with his new team. After scoring a dramatic late winner against Cruz Azul as a substitute, the superstar followed up with two goals and an assist in his second game. Miami will next play a Leagues Cup fixture on Wednesday, Aug. 2.
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The sport of soccer is a vibrant environment where athleticism, strategy, and enthusiasm all thrive. It is an exciting demonstration of human potential, from the enthusiastic enthusiasm of the crowd to the skilled maneuvering on the field. Underneath all the flash and splendor, though, a war that is about far more than soccer itself rages […]
The sport of soccer is a vibrant environment where athleticism, strategy, and enthusiasm all thrive.
It is an exciting demonstration of human potential, from the enthusiastic enthusiasm of the crowd to the skilled maneuvering on the field. Underneath all the flash and splendor, though, a war that is about far more than soccer itself rages on: the push for equal compensation for women’s soccer players.
The United States House of Representatives approved a measure guaranteeing female athletes from the country equal pay for their participation in international competitions in late 2022. This law was drafted in response to the persistent campaign by the United States Women’s National team (USMWT) for equal pay with the men’s squad.
Certain countries not caught up yet A 2019 lawsuit against US Soccer brought by American women alleging discrimination on the basis of gender. All players agreed to equal remuneration and a fair split of the 2022 and 2023 World Cup winnings.
In fact, the ongoing Women’s World Cup has been a key forum for discussions on wages. For some time, this has been a hot subject. Yet, the conversation reached a head in the United States when the USMNT qualified for the 2022 World Cup. The USMNT and USWNT agreed to pool their World Cup earnings and split that money.
In a recent news conference, Alex Morgan remarked: “US Soccer has done a great job in supporting us. That’s not the case with a lot of other federations around the world and we know that. We’ll continue to support all of the other players around the world who are fighting the battle that we fought.”
CONMEBOL head doesn’t believe in equal pay for women’s soccer That’s a stance on women’s pay that doesn’t sit well with Alejandro Dominguez, head of CONMEBOL. While in Sydney, the FIFA vice-president expressed his disagreement with the concept of equal pay during an interview.
“I don’t believe in ‘Equal Pay’. I believe that everything has a ceiling and I think I don’t know the ceiling of women’s football. No one showed us what the ceiling of women’s football is. So, let’s work and see how far we get, because who knows if maybe one day women’s soccer isn’t suddenly better paid than men’s soccer?
“I think that we have to look from the point of view of what the ceiling is and work and believe big and make it like nowhere else in the world. In fact, that is the goal. I think that as we keep giving opportunities and encouraging and motivating competitiveness in women’s football, we will get there in a very short time.
“In fact, we watched the games [at the World Cup] and I think we are very close. We can be world champions this time,” he explained, referring to the CONMEBOL nations present at this summer’s tournament. “So, in the very short term, we are going to see that we will not only match them but that we will surpass them,” he said, via the Spanish newspaper Marca.
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Manchester United fell to Real Madrid by a score of 2-0 in Houston, Texas, on Wednesday. American soccer fans watched a match between two of the sport's all-time greats. It was Erik ten Hag's and Carlo Ancelotti’s second pre-season friendly this week. The youthful Red Devils suffered a 3-1 defeat to Wrexham in San Diego […]
Manchester United fell to Real Madrid by a score of 2-0 in Houston, Texas, on Wednesday.
American soccer fans watched a match between two of the sport’s all-time greats. It was Erik ten Hag’s and Carlo Ancelotti’s second pre-season friendly this week.
The youthful Red Devils suffered a 3-1 defeat to Wrexham in San Diego on Tuesday. On the other hand, the La Liga giants staged a stunning comeback to beat AC Milan 3-2.
Jude Bellingham chipped United’s Onana for first Real Madrid goal The contest got off to a terrible start for Manchester United. In only the second minute of the game, an injury to Kobbie Mainoo forced the young midfielder off. To make things worse for United, the preseason encounter saw Jude Bellingham score his first goal for Real Madrid.
The young Englishman received a brilliant over-the-top ball from Antonio Rudiger. That allowed the midfielder to get through the United defense and score the first goal of the night. Bellingham finished the move off with a crafty chip over Andre Onana, who made his United debut.
Bellingham did this in front of the 67,801 fans in attendance at NRG Stadium. Joselu scored the game-winning goal for Madrid with a spectacular bicycle kick in stoppage time, after the second half had been rather uneventful.
Englishman shining at new position “There is a lot to aim for. It is the biggest club with the best players. The expectations are high, as they should be”, Bellingham remarked after the game. The 20-year-old seems to have made a smooth transition based on his performances in his first two games.
He seems unfazed by his price tag potentially reaching $147.8 million. The spectacular goal demonstrated he had the quality to succeed at the Bernabeu Stadium, where he has been playing in his new position at the apex of an offensive diamond.
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Borussia Monchengladbach defender Stefan Lainer has been diagnosed with lymphatic cancer. The Bundesliga side made the official announcement on Thursday. Lainer, an Austria international, joined the German club from RB Salzburg in 2019 for around $14 million. The club revealed that doctors detected the lymphoma. Fortunately, it is treatable with early detection. They also claim […]
Borussia Monchengladbach defender Stefan Lainer has been diagnosed with lymphatic cancer. The Bundesliga side made the official announcement on Thursday. Lainer, an Austria international, joined the German club from RB Salzburg in 2019 for around $14 million.
The club revealed that doctors detected the lymphoma. Fortunately, it is treatable with early detection. They also claim that the player has an “extremely high chance” of a full recovery and should eventually get back to normal health. Nevertheless, Lainer will miss “several months” of action as he receives care for the disease.
“We will do all we can to get Stefan the best possible treatment. We wish him and his family lots of strength and optimism in the fight against this disease,” stated Monchengladbach board member Roland Virkus.
Stefan Lainer will be missing from action for several months. After medical examinations, the 30-year-old right-back has been diagnosed with lymphoma. He will undergo several months of treatment.
We're all behind you, Stevie 💚
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— Gladbach (@borussia_en) July 27, 2023
Many fellow Bundesliga clubs have replied to Gladbach’s original tweet regarding the unfortunate news. Reigning German champions Bayern Munich expressed concern for the player and wished him a fast recovery. Cologne also put its rivalry with Gladbach aside by saying: “Wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery!”
Stefan Lainer latest Bundesliga player to get cancer diagnosis News of Lainer’s condition comes after four other Bundesliga players were diagnosed with testicular cancer last year. Doctors diagnosed Sebastian Haller with the disease only days after joining Borussia Dortmund last summer.
The star striker missed 23 total matches due to his condition during the 2022/23 campaign. However, Haller would net a hat trick in his first friendly back with the club. The Ivory Coast international eventually scored nine goals in 22 total games with his new team.
Gladbach to start its 23/24 season in a few weeks Lainer has made 125 appearances for Gladbach in the four seasons with the club. The right-back played a key role in Austria’s run at the 2020 Euros. Gladbach has two more games in its schedule of summer friendlies before the season officially begins. They will first face Bersenbruck in a DFB-Pokal fixture before starting the Bundesliga campaign on Aug. 19.
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Union Berlin will have a new shirt sponsor ahead of their inaugural season in the UEFA Champions League. The Bundesliga side has recently announced a partnership with Paramount+ for the 2023/24 campaign. The exact details of the length of the contract between the two sides are murky. However, SportsPro Media reports that the streaming service […]
Union Berlin will have a new shirt sponsor ahead of their inaugural season in the UEFA Champions League. The Bundesliga side has recently announced a partnership with Paramount+ for the 2023/24 campaign. The exact details of the length of the contract between the two sides are murky. However, SportsPro Media reports that the streaming service will pay the team about $5.5 million per season.
“With Paramount+ we were able to gain a renowned international partner with whom we would like to continue the successful path of recent years. We are really looking forward to working together and, of course, to the iconic logo on our new jerseys,” proclaimed Jan Boysen, managing director of marketing and sales at Union Berlin.
Club has made impressive move up the ranks The German club has experienced a massive rise to the top of Europe’s most prestigious club competition. Union just previously played in the second tier of German soccer during the 2019/20 campaign. After being 11th, 7th, and 5th in three seasons back in the top flight, the Iron Ones finished fourth in the Bundesliga during the 2022/23 season. This will give the club their first taste of the Champions League.
📽️🍿 @paramountplus
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) July 21, 2023
Along with becoming the club’s official shirt sponsor, Paramount+ will also be present inside Stadion An der Alten Forsterei. The streaming service will feature prominently on advertising billboards. Also, Union Berlin will promote Paramount+ on the team’s digital platforms.
Paramount+ adds Union Berlin to list of shirt sponsors The Iron Ones will become the second European team to form a significant partnership with Paramount+. Inter Milan previously struck a deal with the American streaming service back in early June. The Italians wore the Paramount+ logo on the fronts of their jerseys for the Champions League Final against Manchester City.
The streaming service paid Inter about $4.5 million for that match alone. The two sides will continue their partnership for the 2023/24 season, but the Paramount+ logo will be featured on the back of the shirts. Paramount+ tried to feature on the front of Chelsea’s shirts, too. However, the Premier League blocked that move because it might rub the league’s broadcasters the wrong way.
Union’s previous main sponsor, Wefox, will remain a partner of the club. The two sides agreed to restructure their previous agreement. The Berlin-based tech platform has been associated with Union for the last five years.
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US authorities charged Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis with insider trading accusations on Tuesday night. US attorney Damian Williams stated the accusations in a video released to the social media website X (previously Twitter). "Today, I'm announcing that my office, the southern district of New York has indicted Joe Lewis, the British billionaire, for orchestrating […]
US authorities charged Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis with insider trading accusations on Tuesday night.
US attorney Damian Williams stated the accusations in a video released to the social media website X (previously Twitter). “Today, I’m announcing that my office, the southern district of New York has indicted Joe Lewis, the British billionaire, for orchestrating a brazen insider trading scheme.
“We allege that for years Joe Lewis abused access to corporate board rooms and repeatedly provided inside information to his romantic partners, his personal assistants, his pilots, and his friends. Those folks then traded on that inside information and made millions of dollars on the stock market. Thanks to Lewis those bets were a sure thing.”
What did Tottenham exec Joe Lewis allegedly do with insider trading? Bloomberg published more specifics on the indictment. It says Lewis gave each of his pilots a loan of $500,000 to trade the shares of a biotech business. This was just before public disclosure of the findings of a clinical study. They are also accused of using stolen data to earn millions.
There are a total of sixteen charges of securities fraud and three counts of conspiracy against Lewis. He faces suspicion of disclosing confidential information about many firms between 2019 and 2021. For example, those include the Australian Agricultural Co., Mirati Therapeutics and Solid Biosciences.
BREAKING: Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis has surrendered to federal authorities in New York, after being indicted for orchestrating an insider trading scheme.
Full story: https://t.co/gVI5xwEuSX
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— Sky News (@SkyNews) July 26, 2023
The indictment also claims Lewis shared insider information with friends and colleagues. This knowledge contained information about when to purchase and sell shares based on information he received as a board member.
Spurs refuse to comment Lewis founded private equity firm Tavistock Group, which invests in over 200 firms across 13 countries and also has a controlling stake in the Premier League sports side Tottenham Hotspur. In 2001, he paid $28 million to acquire the club from Sir Alan Sugar.
“This is a legal matter unconnected to the club and as such we have no comment,” a representative for Spurs stated in a statement.
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In the midst of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, emotions are running high among the men's side. As part of its continuing labor dispute with Canada Soccer, the Canadian men's soccer team issued cease and desist orders to the organization's sponsors. The squad claims that Canada Soccer is using the upcoming Women's World Cup […]
In the midst of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, emotions are running high among the men’s side.
As part of its continuing labor dispute with Canada Soccer, the Canadian men’s soccer team issued cease and desist orders to the organization’s sponsors. The squad claims that Canada Soccer is using the upcoming Women’s World Cup as leverage to force them into an unfair contract.
The men believe that Canada Soccer intends to reduce the players’ remuneration. By doing so, the Federation keeps most of the World Cup prize money for themselves. The letter also brings up the absence of compensation for the players’ time spent at the 2022 World Cup.
Canada sends cease and desist orders There are reportedly concerns regarding player compensation, working conditions, and sponsorship deals. The ongoing disagreement between the players and Canada Soccer reached a head during the CONCACAF Nations League.
Then, on Tuesday, TSN‘s Rick Westhead reported that the Canadian men’s national team filed a cease and desist letter to Canada Soccer’s sponsors. The squad asked the Federation and its sponsors to stop utilizing players’ photos and likenesses in promotional materials. The Canadian Men’s National Soccer Team Players’ Association issued a comment, which Westhead also included in his report.
One section of the Canada Men’s National Soccer Team Players Association statement that stands out.
The CMNSTPA alleges Canada Soccer has walked back previous contract offers made by former Canada Soccer president Nick Bontis because he tabled those offers without the approval of… pic.twitter.com/IAANBs1kAc— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) July 25, 2023
“Instead of working toward a solution, given the current state of Canada Soccer, we have been taken to task for raising these concerns and told we have an inflated view of ourselves. Canada Soccer is now also attempting to capitalize on the pressure of the Women’s World Cup to force us into an inadequate deal”, the statement said.
Prize money asked to be split Prize money won in the 2022 and 2023 World Cups splits between the players and Canada Soccer. Consequently, the Federation keeps between $8.9 and $14.1 million.
The letter also references the departures of former Canada Soccer president Nick Bontis and general secretary Earl Cochrane. It casts doubt on the veracity of Canada Soccer’s prior promises.
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The mayor of Paris has issued some harsh words towards Paris Saint-Germain officials in their handling of Kylian Mbappe. The France international looks likely to leave the Ligue 1 outfit this summer after a standoff with club execs. He is set to enter the final year under contract with PSG after signing a two-year deal […]
The mayor of Paris has issued some harsh words towards Paris Saint-Germain officials in their handling of Kylian Mbappe. The France international looks likely to leave the Ligue 1 outfit this summer after a standoff with club execs. He is set to enter the final year under contract with PSG after signing a two-year deal last summer.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo questioned what the Parisian club was doing and hoped that Mbappe would somehow remain in France. “I don’t understand what PSG [is] playing at,” Hidalgo stated in an interview with RMC Sport. “Kylian Mbappé is the best player in the world. I’ll admit that I don’t understand it at all.”
“Kylian is an extraordinary player and we have to keep him in Paris,” the mayor continued. “I think it’s also his wish to remain here as long as possible. The question is: what [is] PSG doing?”
🎙 Anne Hidalgo invitée de RMC et BFMTV : "Je ne comprends pas du tout à quoi joue le PSG. Ils ont le meilleur joueur du monde avec Kylian Mbappé."pic.twitter.com/AAh8Yj8AMz
— RMC Sport (@RMCsport) July 25, 2023
Superstar currently frozen out of first team Mbappe has been left out of PSG’s preseason tour of Japan and is currently training with the reserves. The star previously announced that he will not sign a new contract to extend his stay in Paris. The club must now soon make a decision on the player’s future. PSG could opt to sell the striker now to make a massive chunk of change. Or, it could watch him depart the team for free next summer. There is also a reported $66 million loyalty bonus in Mbappe’s contract that goes into effect Aug. 1.
PSG accepted huge Saudi offer for Mbappe despite Paris mayor confusion Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal already submitted a $331 million bid for Mbappe earlier in the week. PSG accepted the offer and granted the player permission to speak with the Saudi club. Mbappe, however, does not appear willing to make the move to the Middle East.
PSG officials claim to believe that the star desperately wants to join Real Madrid. Nevertheless, the Spanish outfit may not be able to afford the pricey player. Instead, Mbappe may refuse any other transfer and sit on the Parisian sidelines for the duration of the 2023/24 campaign. The Frenchman would then be able to move to Madrid as a free agent in 2024.
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Wrexham defeated Manchester United 3-1 in a spectacular friendly in San Diego. Manchester United sent out a youthful side. Some of the headline names were Hannibal Mejbri, Shola Shoretire and Jonny Evans. Phil Parkinson's squad prevailed thanks to goals from Elliot Lee, Aaron Hayden, and Sam Dalby. Each of the three scored via headers. Even […]
Wrexham defeated Manchester United 3-1 in a spectacular friendly in San Diego. Manchester United sent out a youthful side. Some of the headline names were Hannibal Mejbri, Shola Shoretire and Jonny Evans.
Phil Parkinson’s squad prevailed thanks to goals from Elliot Lee, Aaron Hayden, and Sam Dalby. Each of the three scored via headers. Even though Marc Jurado pulled one back for United before halftime, Wrexham was too much. United captain Dan Gore picked up a second yellow early in the second half
Man United left in shambles against Wrexham Wrexham’s well-worked set pieces completely flummoxed the Red Devils. Dalby capped off the scoring with the lone goal of the second half. Rob McElhenney, who was there for the record-setting Snapdragon Stadium game, was visibly excited throughout the contest.
Wrexham worried about injury of their best player Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds’ side triumphed in the friendly. Yet, an injury to one of Wrexham’s best players marred the celebrations. Paul Mullin went to the hospital following a nasty collision with Manchester United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop. The 28-year-old striker left the game after just 10 minutes.
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson wasn't happy with the ManU goalie's hit on Paul Mullin. Says Mullin had a punctured lung and went to hospital, but Parkinson was happy with how team responded. pic.twitter.com/QgvqTe0VSL
— Brandon Stone (@BStoneKUSI) July 26, 2023
Mullin barely beat Bishop to the ball outside the box. When he did, and when he did, his shoulder absorbed the brunt of the contact. Wrexham’s medical personnel hurried onto the field. While receiving treatment, Mullin remained on the ground for eight minutes. He was given oxygen at that period and eventually sat up again, although slowly.
The risky tackle on scorer Paul Mullin left Robins’ head coach Phil Parkinson fuming: “I’m fuming with it, I have to be honest about that. It was a clumsy, reckless challenge in a pre-season game. I can’t say any more than the fact I’m not happy with it at all.”
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While 'Messi mania' is still in full effect, ticket prices for Inter Miami matches are already becoming an issue. After selling out seats for the Argentine's debut last week, the demand for high-priced tickets is beginning to level off. The decline in fans at DRV PNK Stadium was certainly noticeable during the player's second match. […]
While ‘Messi mania’ is still in full effect, ticket prices for Inter Miami matches are already becoming an issue. After selling out seats for the Argentine’s debut last week, the demand for high-priced tickets is beginning to level off. The decline in fans at DRV PNK Stadium was certainly noticeable during the player’s second match.
Messi made his second appearance, first start, with the Major League Soccer side Tuesday night. The superstar managed to score twice and add an assist on the night against Atlanta United. While Messi was electric in the match, there were quite a few empty seats during the game in Fort Lauderdale. In fact, thousands of tickets were still available for sale directly from the club before the match started.
This is Drv Pnk Stadium minutes away from kickoff between Inter Miami and Atlanta United.
A good bit of the stadium is filled up, but there are also plenty of empty seats as well.#InterMiamiCF #Messi𓃵 pic.twitter.com/8jlldeZkc3
— Franco Panizo (@FrancoPanizo) July 25, 2023
Inter Miami significantly raised pricing as Messi joined The issue may not solely come down to resellers looking to make a buck. Inter raised ticket prices since Messi officially joined the club. This includes even the cheapest seats available. For instance, the lowest price ticket inside DRV PNK Stadium was approximately $25 before Messi joined the team. Now, that same ticket is priced at around $200.
Although the Leagues Cup fixture with Atlanta was a midweek match, many soccer fans seem reluctant to pay a massive fee to see Messi. The MLS side also added around 3,000 seats to their stadium in order to take advantage of Messi’s arrival. However, seemingly thousands of unsold tickets are essentially an indication that the seats are overpriced.
Some of these seats have been filled now – but there are still many that are empty https://t.co/dfTIiu1gT7
— Bob Williams (@WilliamsBob75) July 25, 2023
Inter set to host another Leagues Cup game Messi’s next matchup with Miami comes on Aug. 2. As the MLS season is currently on hold, this game will also be a Leagues Cup fixture. Miami advanced to the round of 32 after victories in the group stage against Atlanta and Cruz Azul. The Argentine and his teammates are set to face either Houston, Orlando, or Santos Laguna in the match.
Tickets went on sale for the aforementioned Leagues Cup round of 32 game on Wednesday. Season ticket holders were able to get the first chance to purchase their typical seats. The remaining tickets then became available to the general public. At the moment, the pricing to see Messi in action with Inter Miami starts around about $140. This is a fairly notable decrease compared to Tuesday’s match.
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Many football teams from Europe and South America have risen from relative obscurity to become world powers since the turn of the 20th century. Many talented and physically fit athletes have played and left the sport across the globe. The use of data analytics in sports has been on the rise for some time. The […]
Many football teams from Europe and South America have risen from relative obscurity to become world powers since the turn of the 20th century. Many talented and physically fit athletes have played and left the sport across the globe.
The use of data analytics in sports has been on the rise for some time. The most well-known sports data analytics tale, Moneyball, has inspired a blockbuster film and entered the popular vernacular to the point that it is being discussed in presidential primaries.
Porto is one of several teams in the footballing globe that has found success with the “Moneyball” concept. To achieve long-term success, the Portuguese side routinely sells its top players and replaces them with fresh talent. The previous 15 years yielded tremendous growth and competitive success for its economy.
Twenty First Group ranks the most efficient soccer clubs in Europe While money spent tends to correlate with better soccer results, it is by no means a guarantee of improved outcomes. The Twenty First Group’s Most Efficient Soccer Clubs Ranking recognizes the clubs in the world’s top divisions that are presently the largest overachievers relative to their expenditures.
According to our newest Football Club Efficiency Rankings. @ManCity are one of the world's most efficient clubs.
City are 1 of 3 @premierleague clubs in our top 10 along with 3 Portuguese clubs. But who is number 1?
Find out below. #TFGWSRhttps://t.co/JqtVzzkKZN pic.twitter.com/LJF6MvibRC
— Twenty First Group (@TwentyFirstGrp) July 26, 2023
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Twente leads the way ahead of Porto and even Man City After Twente of the Netherlands, the top clubs on the list are mostly from Portugal and England. A major competitive advantage may be gained from Portugal’s long tradition as a hub for talent development, recruiting, and coaching. It’s a market where capital may provide great returns for little outlay.
Meanwhile, Premier League teams like Brighton and Brentford have shown how to succeed internationally while having fewer resources than some of their more affluent counterparts. The American Express Community Stadium side is presently the best team in Europe’s major five leagues, thanks in large part to data-driven shrewd recruiting.
Meanwhile, the ever-unstoppable Manchester City achieved success while running exceptionally efficiently, further underlining how effectively the club is operated.
- Twente
- Porto
- Sporting Braga
- Benfica
- Manchester City
- Raków Częstochowa
- Brighton & Hove Albion
- Zrinjski
- Bodø / Glimt
- Brentford
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Atalanta received a first approach from Manchester United in the form of a verbal bid for striker Rasmus Hojlund. The 20-year-old is the club's top target for bolstering their striking depth. The Guardian reports that the Italian side placed a $90 million minimum price tag on Hojlund. This is a fairly high price tag for […]
Atalanta received a first approach from Manchester United in the form of a verbal bid for striker Rasmus Hojlund. The 20-year-old is the club’s top target for bolstering their striking depth.
The Guardian reports that the Italian side placed a $90 million minimum price tag on Hojlund. This is a fairly high price tag for a player who only broke through in Serie A this last season.
According to Romano, United reportedly made a verbal offer of around $66 million for the Denmark international. That is a $55 million set price and $11 million in add-ons.
Understand Manchester United sent 1st verbal proposal to Atalanta for Rasmus Højlund for €60m package 🚨🔴
Bid structure is €50m fixed fee plus €10m add-ons.
Atalanta always wanted at least €70m fee.
🇫🇷 PSG keep insisting with Højlund’s camp — Man Utd already agreed terms. pic.twitter.com/P2PCYqSuYA
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 26, 2023
Manchester United give up on Harry Kane, see Rasmus Hojlund as striker In his first season at Atalanta, the striker led the Serie A in goals with 10, and he also had a breakout year for the Danish national team. United and manager Erik ten Hag decided to pursue the player after losing interest in acquiring Tottenham star Harry Kane because of this.
PSG to miss out on Kylian Mbappe’s replacement Even though Paris Saint-Germain is keen on signing Hojlund, reports indicate that the striker has already agreed to terms with United. Nonetheless, Romano said PSG will “keep insisting” with the striker’s agents because of their continued interest in signing him.
PSG is ready to offload Kylian Mbappe. The club practically agreed to sell the forward to Saudi club Al-Hilal for over $300 million. Yet, Mbappe is less inclined to make the move to the Middle East. Therefore, Mbappe is still with PSG. Yet, the French powerhouses will be looking to replace their star forward if he decides to depart. RMC Sport’s Sacha Tavolieri said that PSG had talked to Hojlund’s agents. The club wants to negotiate a lower fee with Atalanta.
According to rumors, Hojlund has already made plans to quit Italy this summer. The two sides are optimistic they can reach an agreement before the end of the week. Following the player’s consent, the two clubs are currently negotiating a transfer price.
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The USWNT settled for a draw against the Netherlands on Wednesday night in its second match of the Women's World Cup. The 1-1 tie keeps the Americans on top of Group E after two matches. This is thanks to a superior goal difference despite a level point total with the Dutch side. Team co-captain Lindsey […]
The USWNT settled for a draw against the Netherlands on Wednesday night in its second match of the Women’s World Cup. The 1-1 tie keeps the Americans on top of Group E after two matches. This is thanks to a superior goal difference despite a level point total with the Dutch side. Team co-captain Lindsey Horan scored the lone goal for the Yanks on the night.
Dutch score first inside opening 20 minutes However, it was the Netherlands that started the game stronger in the first half. Team USA seemed to sputter a bit in the opening part of the fixture and took time to get going. This was evident in the Dutch scoring their goal inside the first 20 minutes of the match. The Netherlands broke forward with pace as Lieke Martens sent a pass out wide to Victoria Pelova on the right flank. Pelova initially attempted a low cross towards the box, but defender Crystal Dunn was there to make the block.
Nevertheless, the ball came back to Pelova, and the midfielder found Jill Roord alone at the edge of the box. The fellow midfielder beat American goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher with a shot into the bottom corner of the net. It was the Manchester City midfielder’s 22nd career international goal.
USWNT forces draw after Netherlands tackle fuels goal Despite the early setback, the Americans would fight back, both literally and figuratively. The two teams would have a heated exchange following a heavy tackle by Dutch midfielder Danielle van de Donk on the aforementioned Horan. Although they are club teammates at Lyon, the two came face to face after the foul.
Moments before the goal, Daniëlle van de Donk and Lindsey Horan were spoken to by the referee after a hard challenge and pushing in the box.
Lindsey Horan had the last laugh… pic.twitter.com/mBhVryHcDo
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 27, 2023
Horan would use the moment as fuel and level the scoreline in the second half. Rose Lavelle started the move by sending a corner kick into the box in the 62nd minute of the match. Horan was able to lose her marker with a clever run toward goal. The captain then hit a forceful header into the back of the net to tie the game.
WHO ELSE BUT HORAN?!
What a finish to level the score for the @USWNT 🎯🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/N9Tq3eiox1
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 27, 2023
After the match, Horan said that the tough tackle helped her score the goal. “That’s where you get the best football from Lindsey,” proclaimed Horan. “I don’t think you ever want to get me mad because I don’t react in a good way. Usually I just go and I want something more — I want to win more, I want to score more, I want to do more for my team.”
The USWNT will now finish out their group stage with a match against Portugal on Thursday, Aug. 1. The final fixture of the group is set to take place at 3 a.m. ET in New Zealand.
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Messi's Inter Miami has today officially released tickets for the remainder of regular season games. Previously, the tickets were available only on the secondary market, so it's interesting to see what the lowest priced tickets look like. For Lionel Messi's Inter Miami debut against Cruz Azul, the least expensive ticket available through the club was […]
Messi’s Inter Miami has today officially released tickets for the remainder of regular season games. Previously, the tickets were available only on the secondary market, so it’s interesting to see what the lowest priced tickets look like.
For Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami debut against Cruz Azul, the least expensive ticket available through the club was more than $200. Following that, the cheapest ticket for the game against Atlanta United was $140.
Looking on Ticketmaster at the lowest ticket prices available, Inter Miami has lowered the starting price on most tickets. These are subject to change, though, as Ticketmaster sometimes uses dynamic pricing. Plus the ticket prices are before the numerous fees that Ticketmaster adds on.
The price reduction is surely because Inter Miami was unable to sell all of the tickets for Messi’s second game. The exorbitant ticket prices scared a lot of fans away.
Meanwhile, tickets are already available for Inter Miami’s next Leagues Cup game in the Round of 32. The opponent will be either Houston, Orlando or Santos Laguna.
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Prices for Messi’s Inter Miami tickets Here are prices for the six Inter Miami games:
Sunday, August 20
Inter Miami vs Charlotte, 7:30PM ET — $185 lowest price
Saturday, September 9
Inter Miami vs Sporting KC, 7:30PM ET — $170 lowest price
Wednesday, September 20
Inter Miami vs Toronto, 7:30PM ET — $105 lowest price
Saturday, September 30
Inter Miami vs NYCFC, 7:30PM ET — $105 lowest price
Saturday, October 7
Inter Miami vs Cincinnati, 7:30PM ET — $120 lowest price
Sites such as Vivid Seats and TicketNetwork are good resources to find Inter Miami Leagues Cup tickets. Often tickets on secondary market sites are less expensive than Ticketmaster. Plus, World Soccer Talk readers get $20 off your $200+ ticket order at Vivid Seats. Use promo code SOCCER20 at checkout (new customers only).
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The English FA will begin an anti-abuse campaign next week in response to a disturbing uptick in incidents of referee abuse from players and coaches. The idea has received backing from the Premier League, the English Football League, and the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL). According to The Times, the campaign runs under the […]
The English FA will begin an anti-abuse campaign next week in response to a disturbing uptick in incidents of referee abuse from players and coaches.
The idea has received backing from the Premier League, the English Football League, and the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL). According to The Times, the campaign runs under the FA’s “Love football, Protect the Game” slogan. It is part of an ambitious “full reset” of the sport.
The campaign will expand on one begun last year in an effort to change spectator behavior, with a particular emphasis on words chosen to counteract chants that reference catastrophes like Hillsborough and the Munich air crash.
Similar campaign was introduced in 2008 The FA just implemented new regulations for amateur play. Teams may be penalized points for the abuse of officials. Therefore, this movement extends into the grassroots of the sport in England. Meanwhile, this one will be reminiscent of the FA’s 2008 ‘Respect’ initiative, which aimed to teach proper conduct on the field while also serving as an inspiration to the sport’s youngest players.
FA countering referee abuse across the board Also, The Times reported 13 charges against Premier League teams for mass conflict in the 2022-23 season. There were no such accusations in 2021/22. Some of the clubs were Tottenham, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Everton.
The moment Klopp saw red! 😡#TelegraphFootball #LIVMCI pic.twitter.com/milDMRpqpR
— Telegraph Football (@TeleFootball) October 16, 2022
Additionally, the FA filed 17 accusations against teams for players crowding the referee in 2022-23. This is up from six in the previous campaign. The number of technical area misconduct accusations increased to 11 in 2022-23 from only one the year before.
Cautioning for dissent also rose across the EFL. In 2021/22, referees issued 477 yellow cards for dissent. This past season, referees gave out 547 dissent-based yellow cards in the top divisions of English soccer. The Premier League yielded 87 red cards for protests. Meanwhile, the Championship had 134, League One had 168 and League Two had 158.
In fact, officials sent Fulham’s coach Marco Silva to the stands twice for berating referees last season. He joined Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi and Liverpool’s Jürgen Klopp. Both earned two yellow cards and two touchline suspensions for the same offense.
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Want to watch MLS from England? Good news. It's just as easy as if you were in the United States. MLS Season Pass from Apple is the exclusive way to watch MLS and Messi from England in 2023. And it's available across the entire United Kingdom. MLS Season Pass is available via the Apple TV […]
Want to watch MLS from England? Good news. It’s just as easy as if you were in the United States. MLS Season Pass from Apple is the exclusive way to watch MLS and Messi from England in 2023. And it’s available across the entire United Kingdom.
MLS Season Pass is available via the Apple TV app on your mobile device, smart TV, or computer. So anywhere you have the app, you can watch the league. And it includes every league match. This means the regular season, MLS Cup Playoffs, and Leagues Cup – which features every MLS and Mexican Liga MX side – are all at your fingertips.
Whether you’re just interested in following the league, or want to see Messi mania for yourself, MLS Season Pass is the way to watch. In fact it’s the only way, as there is no other avenue to (legally) watch MLS. Getting MLS Season Pass is super easy:
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Get and subscribe to MLS Season Pass in England To get MLS Season Pass, here are the steps:
- Activate this link for MLS Season Pass
- Sign in or create an account. You do not need to subscribe to Apple TV+.
- Register with payment information.
- Watch Major League Soccer.
And there you have it. You can now login anywhere that has the Apple TV app and watch MLS Season Pass. Android users can also get MLS Season Pass via web browser.
MLS Season Pass is offered at a price point of £14.99 per month for subscribers in the UK. A full season plan is available at £99.99 per season which gives you savings if you’re in for the entire campaign.
It’s important to remember that Apple TV+ and MLS Season Pass are two separate entities. You do not need to subscribe to Apple TV+ to get MLS Season Pass. However, if you already subscribe to Apple TV+, a discounted rate of £12.99/month or £79.00/season is offered.
To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
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Arsenal beat Barcelona 5-3 in a thrilling eight-goal friendly Wednesday night in California. Not only were there plenty of goals in front of the 70,000 fans inside SoFi Stadium, but the game was a feisty affair as well. In fact, there were over 30 total fouls called and four yellow cards handed out during the […]
Arsenal beat Barcelona 5-3 in a thrilling eight-goal friendly Wednesday night in California. Not only were there plenty of goals in front of the 70,000 fans inside SoFi Stadium, but the game was a feisty affair as well. In fact, there were over 30 total fouls called and four yellow cards handed out during the fixture.
Spanish club lets two first-half leads slip away Barcelona quickly grabbed an early lead thanks to a goal from Robert Lewandowski in the seventh minute of the match. However, Arsenal quickly scored an equalizer thanks to a clever finish by Bukayo Saka. The Spanish side then regained the lead in the 34th minute after Raphinha’s free kick ricocheted off of Martin Ødegaard and escaped the clutches of a diving Aaron Ramsey.
However, Arsenal fought back yet again to level the score just moments before halftime. Kai Havertz latched on to a header inside the box by Ødegaard to make it 2-2 heading into the break.
Leandro Trossard would add the third and fourth goals for the Gunners inside a 13-minute span in the second half. Although substitute Ferran Torres would grab a late goal to make it 4-3, Fabio Vieira would put the game to bed with a stunning strike in the 89th minute.
Xavi compared Barcelona against Arsenal to Champions League Although the matchup featured some impressive goals, much of the discussion afterward was about the intensity of the game. Xavi compared the atmosphere of the friendly to a Champions League fixture. “It was a good game for the fans but not so much for the coaches,” Xavi stated in his post-match press conference.
“There were positives and negatives though. I said to Mikel [Arteta] at the end of the game, it was like a Champions League tie with the intensity they put in. It was not normal for a friendly, but I understand everyone wants to win. For us, it was our first friendly and we went into it off the back of loads of players having had a bug.”
A not so friendly tackle 😳 pic.twitter.com/e45H4FW3NY
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 27, 2023
The Gunners did certainly seem to step up a level of intensity throughout the friendly on Wednesday. The Premier League side was whistled for 22 fouls and given three yellow cards on the night. Nevertheless, Blaugrana defender Ronald Araújo committed multiple excessive tackles in the match. The aforementioned Havertz and Gabriel Jesus were both crunched by the Uruguayan center back.
Arsenal has now finished off its United States summer tour. They will next face French club Monaco at home for the Emirates Cup on August 2. Barcelona, on the other hand, has just begun its stay in the States. The Spanish giants are set to face familiar foe Real Madrid on July 29 before finishing its American tour against AC Milan three days later.
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Undoubtedly, more people across the globe tune in to watch Premier League games than any other sports league. The high quality of the broadcast is a big reason why so many people across the world tune in to watch the Premier League. The English top division is trying out a first-person perspective of the game […]
Undoubtedly, more people across the globe tune in to watch Premier League games than any other sports league.
The high quality of the broadcast is a big reason why so many people across the world tune in to watch the Premier League. The English top division is trying out a first-person perspective of the game during the Summer Series in the United States because they don’t want to stop pushing themselves to reach new heights of achievement.
Youri Tielemans was one player wearing camera in Premier League game Youri Tielemans, a midfielder for Aston Villa, donned body cameras during this week’s friendly encounter so that spectators could have a better look at the action. Belgium’s international midfielder has moved from Leicester City to Aston Villa this summer.
He has joined numerous players who have changed clubs this month. On July 24, he made his debut for Unai Emery’s side in a preseason game against fellow Premier League side Newcastle United.
Viewers could get more understanding of the game Tielemans, who entered the game off the bench, wore a camera to give spectators a glimpse inside what it’s like to watch a superstar play. In the opening seconds of the footage, the player was getting ready to enter the game as a substitution. From the moment he got onto the field, the activity never let up.
This is amazing insight! 🤩
Watch Youri Tielemans' @AVFCOfficial debut from his point of view…#PLSummerSeries pic.twitter.com/rXzFv7kXjm
— Premier League (@premierleague) July 26, 2023
Although it was pre-season friendly, the level of play in the Premier League was clearly at a Premier League level. It showed the midfielder making crucial choices in the blink of an eye while in possession of the ball.
The Premier League player camera also demonstrates his constant motion and interaction with teammates in the midfield. Additionally, the speed of the players on both sides is one aspect of the game that the camera captures well.
There’s also a new sensation to making a tackle or kicking a corner. The recording makes you feel like you are participating. Tielemans is also seen engaging in some postgame small talk with his opponents and the referee after the final whistle.
PHOTO: Premier League / YouTube
We dive into several meaty topics such as the impact that Messi has made on MLS and Leagues Cup, how this Summer of Soccer has been more gruelling than any before it, why the Women's World Cup is causing viewers to make a tough choice, how Messi is having an impact on the Soccer Champions Tour and European friendlies in the United States, how Leagues Cup attendances are doing compared to MLS attendances, what the 1 million number means for MLS Season Pass subscribers, and what's going on with the meek penalty kicks that seems like a trend of late.
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Fluminense vs Flamengo on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Fluminense vs Flamengo WHAT Brasileirão WHEN 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Sunday, July 16, 2023 WHERE Paramount+, Fanatiz, and ViX FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day free trial […]
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Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day free trial promotion for new subscribers, giving fans the ability to watch a ton of Brazilian soccer (and other content) for free.
After the 7-day trial, Paramount+ is just $5.99 per month.
Paramount+ features more than 2,000 live matches each year. In addition to the Brasileirão, the extensive portfolio of soccer properties also includes Serie A, Coppa Italia, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League, NWSL; The Women’s Cup; Concacaf national team competitions (Men’s World Cup Qualifiers, Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, Men’s Nations League, and Women’s Nations League); the Argentine Primera; and AFC competitions (AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar, AFC Champions League, AFC Women’s Asian Cup and AFC Asian Cup).
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Paramount+ is available on PC or Mac as well as Roku, iPhone and Android phones, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation 4, Samsung smart TV, Vizio and XBOX One.
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Mexico vs Panama on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Mexico vs Panama WHAT CONCACAF Gold Cup Final WHEN 7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT • Sunday, July 16, 2023 WHERE FOX, Univision, TUDN, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Sling Blue FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW […]
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With Fubo, you can watch Mexico vs Panama and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.
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Apple and Major League Soccer released a list of on-air broadcasters for the upcoming 2023 season. MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app will be the new home to American soccer beginning next month. Play-by-play duties will be handled by Max Bretos, Steve Cangialosi, Jake Zivin, Pablo Ramírez and Frederic Lord. Match analysts include Kyndra […]
Apple and Major League Soccer released a list of on-air broadcasters for the upcoming 2023 season. MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app will be the new home to American soccer beginning next month.
Play-by-play duties will be handled by Max Bretos, Steve Cangialosi,Jake Zivin, Pablo Ramírez and Frederic Lord. Match analysts include Kyndra de St. Aubin, Maurice Edu, Lori Lindsey, Danielle Slaton, Taylor Twellman, Marcelo Balboa and Sébastien Le Toux.
Studio talent will be led by Liam McHugh, Jilian Sakovits and Tony Cherchi for Spanish viewers. The trio joins former MLS stars-turned-analysts Sacha Kljestan, Bradley Wright-Phillips and Diego Valeri.
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Full broadcasters for MLS on Apple While Apple and MLS have announced these moves, this is not yet a full list of on-air talent. Announcer rosters come out prior to the start of the season next month.
One significant name omitted, for now, is JP Dellacamera. The widely-respected play-by-play announcer has been calling soccer games in the States since the ’80s. However, as the list is not yet complete, there is still a chance that Dellacamera could call games for Apple.
Apple executive proclaims ‘best viewing experience’ for fans Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services, was thrilled to unveil the partial announcer list. “MLS Season Pass will deliver the best viewing experience that MLS fans have ever had, in large part to these incredible announcers, who will be calling the matches and bringing their passion, energy, and know-how for this league, these clubs, and this sport each and every week,” stated Cue.
“Today is a milestone moment for our partnership with MLS, as we begin to unveil some of the faces and voices of this unprecedented streaming service, and we can’t wait for fans to start tuning in next month.”
Apple previously announced a partnership with MLS back in June. The 10-year deal gives the streaming service exclusive rights to the American soccer league beginning this season. Fans can catch every match, regardless of local blackouts or restrictions, on Apple.
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The 2023 MLS season welcomes the launch of MLS Season Pass from Apple. This is the one-stop hub for everything related to MLS. Team-specific coverage, press conferences, highlights, studio shows and, most importantly, games. Every single game during the Major League Soccer campaign, regular season and postseason, is available on MLS Season Pass. Moreover, these […]
The 2023 MLS season welcomes the launch of MLS Season Pass from Apple. This is the one-stop hub for everything related to MLS. Team-specific coverage, press conferences, highlights, studio shows and, most importantly, games.
Every single game during the Major League Soccer campaign, regular season and postseason, is available on MLS Season Pass. Moreover, these games are available in multiple languages. English- and Spanish-language broadcasts are standard for every single game. Additionally, games involving Canadian teams have French broadcasts. Therefore, those games are available in three languages.
Season Pass is essential for fans of the league, whether that be team-specific supporters or league-wide followers.
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So, if you want to watch as many fixtures as possible, here is how to get Season Pass.
Get and subscribe to MLS Season Pass To get MLS Season Pass, here are the steps you need to follow.
- Go ahead and activate the link for MLS Season Pass
- Sign in or create an account. You do not need to subscribe to Apple TV+.
- Register with payment information.
- Watch Major League Soccer.
Simple as that! From there, you can use your login information anywhere that has the Apple TV app and watch Season Pass. Android users can also get Season Pass.
MLS Season Pass through Apple has four different pricing options. The base monthly plan is $14.99 per month. However, you can get an annual option that covers you for an entire season for $99.
Let’s say you are subscribed to Apple TV+. Note that Apple TV+ and Season Pass are two separate entities. You do not need to subscribe to Apple TV+ to watch Season Pass. If you are, or want to, there are some savings.
Apple TV+ subscribers can get Major League Soccer Season Pass for $12.99 per month. The associated annual option for Apple TV+ subscribers if $79.
Major changes compared to previous seasons Previously, regional sports networks carried MLS games when national broadcasters did not. RSNs are out of the picture, as is ESPN and Univision. That leaves a very select number of games available on FOX and FOX Deportes.
In total, there will be 34 English-language games on TV from the start of the regular season through MLS Cup. Fifteen of those are on FOX’s linear channel, with others going to FS1. Univision is out of MLS, leaving Spanish games, roughly one per week, to FOX Deportes.
Every game is available, regardless of whether or not it is on national TV, if you get MLS Season Pass.
To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
Guide to Major League Soccer
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of MLS Season Pass!
TV Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
Season Pass FAQ: We answer your questions about MLS Season Pass
Sign up: Learn how to subscribe to MLS Season Pass
Commentators: Check out who's calling the action for the MLS season
Android users Tips for fans Android users on how to watch MLS Season Pass
With the launch of MLS Season Pass from Apple, some Android users may be wondering whether they can use the service or not. After all, MLS Season Pass is the new hub for all things Major League Soccer. Live broadcasts, team updates, specific coverage of players and more all runs through MLS Season Pass. Fortunately, […]
With the launch of MLS Season Pass from Apple, some Android users may be wondering whether they can use the service or not. After all, MLS Season Pass is the new hub for all things Major League Soccer. Live broadcasts, team updates, specific coverage of players and more all runs through MLS Season Pass.
Fortunately, Android users can watch games on MLS Season Pass. In other words, you can watch MLS Season Pass even if you do not have an Apple device.
So, if you are one of the people with an Android device looking to watch MLS Season Pass on Android, here are the ways you can do it, as of now.
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Watch MLS Season Pass on Android This is the most seamless way to subscribe to MLS Season Pass to watch on Android:
- To get MLS Season Pass, activate the offer on your web browser. This is the easiest way to do it, especially if you are new to the streaming service.
- Once you’ve signed up, visit tv.apple.com in your browser. After logging in with your user login, you’ll see MLS Season Pass available to you.
- If you want to watch MLS Season Pass on a different device, see below for more information after signing up in step one.
Using a web browser If you are on an Android device, you will find that there is no Apple TV app. That app, standard for iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc., is not available for those with Android.
After signing up, all you have to do is go to tv.apple.com in your browser. On Android, that can be Chrome, Firefox or something else. From there, you can sign access MLS Season Pass.
Note that you do not have to sign up for Apple TV+ to subscribe to MLS Season Pass. Those are two separate entities, with MLS Season Pass costing $14.99 per month, or $99 per season.
The one recommendation would be to bookmark the page or create a shortcut to the web browser. That would save some steps to access MLS Season Pass in the future.
Android TV Android TV users can download the Apple TV app and watch Season Pass that way. While this does not include Android devices that are handheld, it is a way for set-top users to watch MLS Season Pass on an Android device.
The Android TV operating system works in a similar fashion to the Apple TV operating system, even if the look is different. Fortunately, the Apple TV app, which houses MLS Season Pass, is available for download on Android TV.
Potential Apple TV app? There is a rumor swirling over Apple testing an Apple TV app on Android devices. If this is true, and the app comes to fruition, then that solves all the woes over watching MLS Season Pass.
Like Apple devices, all you would have to do is sign up for MLS Season Pass in the app. Then, you can have access to every single MLS game this season.
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To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
Guide to Major League Soccer
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of MLS Season Pass!
TV Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
Season Pass FAQ: We answer your questions about MLS Season Pass
Sign up: Learn how to subscribe to MLS Season Pass
Commentators: Check out who's calling the action for the MLS season
Android users Tips for fans Android users on how to watch MLS Season Pass
You can watch MLS Season Pass on Amazon Fire, even though it's not an Apple device. Apple and Major League Soccer teamed up for a record-breaking 10-year contract that starts with the 2023 MLS campaign. Amazon Fire TV, with over 150 million devices sold worldwide, allows access to MLS Season Pass. Therefore, you can watch […]
You can watch MLS Season Pass on Amazon Fire, even though it’s not an Apple device. Apple and Major League Soccer teamed up for a record-breaking 10-year contract that starts with the 2023 MLS campaign.
Amazon Fire TV, with over 150 million devices sold worldwide, allows access to MLS Season Pass.
Therefore, you can watch the exclusive content coming to Apple for Major League Soccer. For example, every single MLS game, including regular season and playoffs, is available on MLS Season Pass. Moreover, you can watch each game in English and Spanish, with games involving Canadian teams available in French. MLS clubs are producing extensive video content to go along with the games. Also, subscribers to MLS Season Pass get studio coverage for the language of their choosing and a home angle for some colorful commentary.
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If you have an Amazon Fire TV, do not miss out on the inaugural season of Major League Soccer on Apple TV. Here is how to subscribe and watch.
Watch MLS Season Pass on Amazon Fire Subscribing to MLS Season Pass is fairly straightforward.
- Activate MLS Season Pass on your web browser. This can be done on phone, computer or tablet.
- After signing up and subscribing, download the Apple TV app on your Amazon Fire TV.
- Log into the Apple TV app. The credentials must be the same as the ones used in step 1.
- Once you are signed in, you should see MLS Season Pass, allowing you to access all of the associated content.
A quick reminder. MLS Season Pass is its own entity in Apple. It is not the same as Apple TV+. If you see something saying subscribe to Apple TV+, you can skip that part.
If you want to subscribe to Apple TV+, there is some great soccer-related programming. Ted Lasso, the War for Football documentary and even some MLS games are available to Apple TV+ subscribers. Apple TV+ subscribers also get a discount on MLS Season Pass.
To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
Guide to Major League Soccer
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of MLS Season Pass!
TV Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
Season Pass FAQ: We answer your questions about MLS Season Pass
Sign up: Learn how to subscribe to MLS Season Pass
Commentators: Check out who's calling the action for the MLS season
Android users Tips for fans Android users on how to watch MLS Season Pass
MLS Season Pass is available on Roku, the company known for its set-top box that has more than 65 million active users worldwide. For those unaware, MLS Season Pass is the new hub for everything related to Major League Soccer. As part of the historic deal between Apple and MLS, MLS Season Pass has live […]
MLS Season Pass is available on Roku, the company known for its set-top box that has more than 65 million active users worldwide.
For those unaware, MLS Season Pass is the new hub for everything related to Major League Soccer. As part of the historic deal between Apple and MLS, MLS Season Pass has live streams of every game, both regular season and playoffs. Additionally, the service has team-specific coverage, feature videos clubs produce and studio coverage for every single contest. Moreover, that coverage is available in both English and Spanish for every game. Games involving Canadian teams are available in French, too.
Roku users do not get left behind in his monumental change for watching Major League Soccer using MLS Season Pass.
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Here is how those who have Roku can subscribe to and watch Major League Soccer.
Watch MLS Season Pass on Roku This is the most seamless way to subscribe to MLS Season Pass to watch on Roku.
- To get MLS Season Pass, activate the offer on your web browser. This is the easiest way to do it, especially if you are new to the streaming service.
- Once you’ve signed up, go to your Roku device and then install the Apple TV app that’s available in your Roku “Streaming Channels” section (see screenshot below).
- Log into the Apple TV app using the same information that you used when you signed up.
- After you enter your login credentials, you should see MLS Season Pass, allowing you to access all of the content.
If you see an option to subscribe to Apple TV+, skip that part. Remember that you do not need Apple TV+ to watch MLS Season Pass. Those are two separate options on the Apple TV services.
However, if you do plan to watch programs such as Ted Lasso or the War for Football documentary, those are only on Apple TV+. Apple TV+ subscribers do get a slight discount on MLS Season Pass.
The price for MLS Season Pass is $14.99 per month ($99 per year). Apple TV+ subscribers can get MLS Season Pass for $12.99 per month ($79 a season).
To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
Guide to Major League Soccer
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of MLS Season Pass!
TV Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
Season Pass FAQ: We answer your questions about MLS Season Pass
Sign up: Learn how to subscribe to MLS Season Pass
Commentators: Check out who's calling the action for the MLS season
Android users Tips for fans Android users on how to watch MLS Season Pass
MLS Season Pass launched on February 1, but Major League Soccer fans still have misconceptions over what the platform can and cannot do. To be fair, some are warranted. The fact that the deal runs through Apple TV may lead some to believe that you must use an Apple device. That isn't true. Also, with […]
MLS Season Pass launched on February 1, but Major League Soccer fans still have misconceptions over what the platform can and cannot do. To be fair, some are warranted. The fact that the deal runs through Apple TV may lead some to believe that you must use an Apple device. That isn’t true.
Also, with the world of streaming wide open, there is reason to believe you need other streaming services just to watch Major League Soccer. It is a major change for MLS moving to Apple for its streaming package.
Even then, it is fairly simple. There are still games on TV, but the vast majority of games are available via streaming on MLS Season Pass.
Here are six misbeliefs rife with MLS Season Pass as we enter the new era of streaming Major League Soccer.
Biggest misconceptions about MLS Season Pass
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1) You need an Apple device to watch it One of the biggest concerns when Apple won the rights to MLS for the next 10 years was the question over where to watch. Some, mistakenly, believed the league would make streaming rights exclusive to Apple devices.
Fortunately, this is not the case. Any device that has the Apple TV app can watch MLS Season Pass. This, of course, includes iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple TVs. However, it also includes a number of smart TVs, laptops, gaming consoles and more.
Even for devices that do not have a designated Apple TV app, you can watch through your browser on that device. That is, for now, the fate most Android users suffer.
2) You need Apple TV+ Apple TV+ and MLS Season Pass are entirely different entities. Do not let the Apple name fool you.
Apple TV+ is $6.99 per month. It provides access to movies, exclusive TV shows, documentaries and more. MLS Season Pass has a base price of $14.99 per month or $99 for the season. It only has MLS content, such as live games, press conferences, studio shows and team-based coverage.
However, if you have a subscription to Apple TV+, you can save some money on MLS Season Pass. Apple TV+ subscribers can subscribe to MLS Season Pass for $12.99 a month. The associated annual option if $79 for Apple TV+ subscribers.
Still, you do not need Apple TV+ to subscribe to MLS Season Pass.
3) All games are behind a paywall Many people are afraid of a paywall taking away their MLS games. As a result, some people do not want to subscribe to MLS Season Pass.
While MLS Season Pass does have all MLS games, there are a number of games available for free on Apple TV. For example, the first week of games in MLS for the 2023 season will be available for free on Apple. That means anyone can watch all 14 games, so long as they have an Internet connection.
Plus, select games will be available on TV. While ESPN and Univision backed out of the rights deals for MLS, FOX is still broadcasting a number of games.
4) Regional sports networks are stilling showing games If there is one thing to make clear, it is that Regional Sports Networks are no longer in the picture. Bally Sports, MSG, AT&T Sportsnet, Spectrum and other RSNs are no longer broadcasting Major League Soccer.
The only MLS games on TV are those on FOX, FS1 and FOX Deportes. On Streaming, every game is solely available via streaming on Apple and MLS Season Pass.
However, MLS Season Pass and Apple are still providing the local angle that so many MLS fans came to love. Each game will have radio commentaries that fans can choose the team they want to hear. Moreover, many commentators that used to work for RSNs at particular clubs are making the jump over to Apple to work on that extensive team.
5) MLS Season Pass is not available in my country (whatever country that may be overseas) One of the biggest benefits of MLS Season Pass on Apple is that it is available around the world. Granted, the price may differ in some countries. For example, the annual price of MLS Season Pass in Canada is $129 CAD. Based on the current exchange rate, that is around $95 USD. For American audiences, the same offer is $99. A slim difference, but a difference nonetheless.
Regardless of where you are in the world, you can stream MLS Season Pass in over 100 countries.
6) Android users can’t watch MLS Season Pass Even though there is no Apple TV app presently on Android phones, you can still watch MLS Season Pass on Android. It is just somewhat more convoluted and not as seamless as it is with devices that have the Apple TV App.
For Android users to access MLS Season Pass, all you have to do is go through your web browser. You can go to the Apple TV website and subscribe there. Just be sure to save the link as a bookmark so you do not have to keep typing in the long link to watch MLS Season Pass.
Also, there are rumors of Android adding an Apple TV app. Nothing is confirmed as of yet. Still, it is an exciting prospect for Android users interested in MLS Season Pass.
Guide to Major League Soccer
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of MLS Season Pass!
TV Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
Season Pass FAQ: We answer your questions about MLS Season Pass
Sign up: Learn how to subscribe to MLS Season Pass
Commentators: Check out who's calling the action for the MLS season
Android users Tips for fans Android users on how to watch MLS Season Pass
The year 2023 is a whole new ball game for Major League Soccer. With the launch of MLS Season Pass, it means a brand-new pre-game, post-game and whiparound show for fans of MLS teams. It's all part of the new Apple-MLS deal. And we have all of the details. Without the talent, MLS Season Pass' […]
The year 2023 is a whole new ball game for Major League Soccer. With the launch of MLS Season Pass, it means a brand-new pre-game, post-game and whiparound show for fans of MLS teams. It’s all part of the new Apple-MLS deal. And we have all of the details.
Without the talent, MLS Season Pass’ new shows wouldn’t be possible. So far, the league has hired 80 talent members ranging from commentators to co-commentators, hosts, analysts and more.
All MLS and Leagues Cup live matches are produced at MLS stadiums, including on-site talent, using a fleet of production units to produce simultaneous coverage of up to 14 matches each game night. Live studio programming is created at a newly rebuilt production facility in New York City with a trio of state-of-the-art studios that serve as the central hub for all MLS Season Pass studio programming.
Here’s what MLS has come up with for 2023 and beyond.
MLS Season Pass pre-game: MLS Countdown In the past, the constraints of television sometimes meant that there was little to no MLS pre-game coverage. That ends now. With MLS Season Pass, where games are mostly on Saturday or Wednesday nights, the pre-game show starts 30 minutes before kickoff. So, for example, for games kicking off at 7:30pm local time (whether that’s in the Eastern, Central, Mountain or Pacific timezones), expect 30 minutes of pre-game coverage before your game starts.
Debuting with the 2023 MLS season, the pre-game show is entitled MLS Countdown. There’s a version in English-language, and a different pre-game show in Spanish-language.
On English-language broadcasts, Jillian Sakovits and Andrew Wiebe are the hosts. They are joined by analysts Nigel Reo-Coker, Calen Carr, Shep Messing and Matt Doyle.
Spanish-language broadcasts of MLS Countdown feature Tony Cherchi and Stefano Fusaro as hosts. They are joined by analysts Diego Valeri, Melissa Ortiz, and Chelsea Cabarcas.
Whip-around show: MLS 360 Featuring show hosts Liam McHugh (from NBC Sports) and Kaylyn Kyle (from beIN SPORTS), MLS has coined their whip-around show MLS 360. McHugh and Kyle are flanked by analysts Sacha Kljestan and Bradley Wright-Phillips as well as rules expert Christina Unkel.
MLS 360 is the newest whip-around show for soccer. It’ll be similar in concept to the popular Goal Rush and The Golazo Show. In MLS 360, it’ll provide live look-ins from every game, so you can see all of the goals and major incidents from the games happening concurrently.
It’s the ideal way to watch MLS games if you just want to be entertained, and don’t have any interest in one specific team (or matchup).
While not available in Spanish-language, the concept is easy for Spanish-language viewers to follow along with just as English-language viewers experience when they watch Zona Futbol in Spanish on TUDN.
Post-game: MLS Wrap-up Last but not least, the MLS Wrap-Up airs for 30 minutes after the game ends, bringing you the analysis as well as post-match interviews with players and coaches. Coverage will be available in both English- and Spanish-language.
During the season, we can expect almost all of the games on Saturday nights to start at 7:30pm local time. That’ll number 29 Saturday nights throughout the regular season, and six Wednesday nights. So, expect the East Coast post-game shows to air approximately from 9:30pm to 10pm ET. And then the final Pacific Coast games will have post-game wrap-up coverage approximately between 9:30pm to 10pm PT. However, MLS Season Pass has no time constraints. So if there’s a huge talking point after a game, coverage can run longer than 30 minutes.
The hosts and analysts of MLS Wrap-Up are the same as MLS Countdown (see above MLS Countdown section).
We’re on the precipice of an exciting chapter in the history of soccer broadcasting in the United States. Imagine if your favorite league, no matter what league it is, was given a clean slate, to create its own pre-game, post-game and whip-around show. What would it look like?
With MLS Season Pass, MLS pre-game and post-match coverage begins February 25. That also includes the whip-around show, which will be available free (along with the games) during the opening weekend.
Guide to Major League Soccer
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of MLS Season Pass!
TV Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
Season Pass FAQ: We answer your questions about MLS Season Pass
Sign up: Learn how to subscribe to MLS Season Pass
Commentators: Check out who's calling the action for the MLS season
Android users Tips for fans Android users on how to watch MLS Season Pass
Technical details of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV are starting to trickle in. Major League Soccer previously announced a 10-year deal with Apple to broadcast every match of the American/Canadian top flight. This deal will start later this month for the 2023 campaign. One possibly disappointing aspect of the MLS Season Pass is the […]
Technical details of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV are starting to trickle in. Major League Soccer previously announced a 10-year deal with Apple to broadcast every match of the American/Canadian top flight. This deal will start later this month for the 2023 campaign.
One possibly disappointing aspect of the MLS Season Pass is the fact that there will be no 4K available. Games broadcasted on MLS Season Pass will only be streamed in 1080p. This, however, may not be a drastic deal.
1080p should be fine for MLS Season Pass if frame rate is high Tech website Digital Trends recently discussed the differences between sporting events being broadcasted in 4K compared to 1080p. They claim that airing television shows or movies in 4K is significantly easier and cheaper than broadcasting live sports in this format.
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Essentially, the unpredictable nature of sporting events can cause issues in 4K. Because this format is four times the resolution of 1080p, there are more challenges than traditional HD. As Digital Trends puts it, “more pixels, more problems.”
However, not all 1080p is the same. Frame rate is a major factor in determining a quality stream. Assuming the MLS Season Pass streams hold decent frames per second, there should not be any real issue with the quality of the picture.
Sound quality, screen graphics also announced Along with streaming in 1080p, MLS matches on Apple will include Dolby 5.1 audio. This is essentially surround sound, as the 5 in 5.1 stands for the amount of speakers needed for a home theater experience. Viewers will need the five-speaker setup to get full surround sound. Although, it is obviously not necessary to enjoy MLS.
Apple’s coverage on MLS Season Pass is set to feature new data and graphics throughout the season as well. These graphics will incorporate storylines, stats, and advanced data visualizations on the screen.
Production company IMG Productions will help deliver the content on MLS Season Pass to the viewers. “We are excited to be part of this transformative new partnership between MLS and Apple, and we look forward to bringing the highest level of innovation to their live coverage for fans globally,” said Barney Francis, IMG Productions’ executive vice president and head of global production.
“Being chosen for this large-scale production is a testament to our industry-leading experience, expertise, and excellence in producing live soccer matches for audiences around the world. It also marks an important milestone in the global expansion of IMG’s production business with the launch of our new base in North America.”
MLS Season Pass can be purchased on the Apple TV app for $14.99 per month. There is also an annual pass for $99 per season as well.
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Guide to Major League Soccer
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of MLS Season Pass!
TV Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
Season Pass FAQ: We answer your questions about MLS Season Pass
Sign up: Learn how to subscribe to MLS Season Pass
Commentators: Check out who's calling the action for the MLS season
Android users Tips for fans Android users on how to watch MLS Season Pass
Major League Soccer's 10-year deal with Apple to stream every single game is exciting. No blackouts. No issues with games being delayed or bumped. And a consistent rhythm of most games on Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Having said all that, there are still some minor MLS Season Pass concerns ahead of a new era for […]
Major League Soccer’s 10-year deal with Apple to stream every single game is exciting. No blackouts. No issues with games being delayed or bumped. And a consistent rhythm of most games on Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Having said all that, there are still some minor MLS Season Pass concerns ahead of a new era for Apple and the league.
MLS’ deal with Apple could be the smartest move the league has ever made. Or it could end up being a colossal mistake. The reality is that no one knows the answer yet. This is brand new territory for both organizations. Never before have we had an entire American sports league available on one streaming platform where every game is shown over an entire decade.
History is about to be made. But what are the concerns that we should all be aware of?
MLS Season Pass biggest concerns 1. FOX’s coverage of soccer ranks the worst among viewers
MLS’s partnership with Apple is a massive leap for the league. From the league’s beginning in 1996, MLS has benefitted from many games being available across cable and satellite TV services. And for those games where they were available on streaming only, ESPN+‘s price point that varied from $5 to now $10 wasn’t an obstacle to prevent people from watching.
Now, however, ESPN and Univision are no longer broadcasting MLS games. ESPN+ is out of MLS. And arguably, ESPN and Univision were the two most accessible channels for both English- and Spanish-language sports fans. Instead, MLS sealed a deal with FOX to bring 34 regular season linear games to television. That equals roughly one game per week on television.
Clearly, out of all of the television broadcasters that MLS had in its previous media rights deal, FOX was the weakest. They delivered the lowest average number of television viewers across FS1. Plus their coverage still ranks as the worst among soccer fans.
So with FOX televising select games and MLS Season Pass having a price point of $99 per season (or $14.99 per month), those are two significant roadblocks that MLS faces to make MLS Season Pass a success.
MLS needs FOX more than FOX needs Major League Soccer. With FOX being the only television partner, FOX is the only way to reach both the mainstream and casual sports fans. While FOX wouldn’t like to see it portrayed this way, FOX bears the weight of promoting the league in order to help sell MLS Season Pass subscriptions. Therefore, FOX is indirectly a key element of whether MLS Season Pass is a success, or not.
On the positive side, FOX is broadcasting 15 games during the regular season on the FOX over-the-air network. The reach is impressive. MLS just has to hope that the studio coverage isn’t as bad as FOX’s World Cup coverage, and that it doesn’t turn people away.
2. MLS is missing a big-time lead commentator
For all of the talent that MLS has hired (over 80 in total), there is no one lead commentator who is going to bring an audience on his or her own.
All of the commentators hired are qualified, but they’re not top drawer. None of the commentators are going to make people sign up just to hear their voice.
For instance, if Major League Soccer was to hire a Jon Champion or Peter Drury — two of the best commentators in the world, it would attract viewers. Unfortunately for MLS, Drury isn’t available since he was recently hired by NBC.
But the point remains. The league needs a voice and experience to give the league a global appeal. Champion, as one example, is someone who carries gravitas. He’s a well-known commentator worldwide. Just by having him call games, it makes the games feel more important.
3. MLS Season Pass: Is the price right?
MLS Season Pass is the most expensive streaming service on the market. Yes, there are several different deals available. However, the price point is going to scare away some fans who would normally consider subscribing. And yes, there are roughly 43% of games available for free during the 2023 season. But after the first season is done, those deals are going away.
From 2024 through 2032, MLS is going to sell MLS Season Pass on the product alone. At $99 per year or $14.99 per month, consumers have to pay to make it a success.
It can be argued that the value-add of what MLS Season Pass offers is commensurate to the pricing. But until it proves otherwise, the price tag is still a concern for a lot of fans.
Major League Soccer needs FOX Sports to excite television viewers in the hopes that they’ll also subscribe to the Apple service. In the end, MLS needs FOX more than FOX needs Major League Soccer. Hopefully, FOX Sports will raise the bar on their coverage, and give soccer fans a reason to get MLS Season Pass.
4. The Android enigma
I’ve heard from so many Apple enthusiasts who dismiss any of the concerns that Android phone users have about MLS Season Pass. But seriously, unless you have an Android phone and you deal with trying to watch Apple TV content on an Android phone, may I ask that you “zip it” (in the politest way possible)?
It appears unlikely that Apple is going to create an Apple TV app for Android phones so soccer fans can watch MLS Season Pass in an app. That much is clear. Android users can still watch on other devices (Roku, Amazon Fire, etc) as well as via a browser.
But despite the workarounds to make games available, there’s still no denying that Android owners face more of a challenge to watch MLS Season Pass.
But how concerned should MLS be, if at all, about Android usage?
As of press time, Android accounts for about 45 percent of the mobile operating system market in the United States, while iOS accounts for around 55 percent. Of more importance is that Android has a market share of 72% among the Latino community in the United States.
Therefore, given that the Hispanic population continues to grow and that audience skews more to streaming, it’s imperative that Apple addresses the concerns of Android users.
5. Individual clubs risk making MLS and Apple look bad
One of the unique aspects of MLS Season Pass is that it gives each individual club a home within the app to generate original content. Some clubs have already taken advantage of this in a positive way, while others are slow to take the initiative.
So much of the success of MLS Season Pass is dependent on the job that each franchise does to create content. So, the very first thing I did when using MLS Season Pass was to go to my team Inter Miami.
Maybe that was a bad decision because the first video I watched, one of the player profiles, had the word “Forward” spelled incorrectly. So I watched the next Inter Miami player profile for a different player. And guess what? The second video had “Forward” spelled incorrectly in big giant letters.
Inter Miami, just as one example, is letting MLS Season Pass down. There is no “Ritual” episode for Inter Miami. And there isn’t a “Club Profile” video. As of press time, only one other team doesn’t have a video of their own.
Therefore, it’s vital that every MLS franchise pulls its weight for MLS Season Pass to be successful.
6. Leaving the Spanish-language audience out in the cold on TV
There’s no doubt that MLS is all-in on MLS Season Pass in both English- and Spanish-language. However, with MLS not being on Spanish-language television this season, this is a huge loss for the league.
How big of a problem could this be for MLS Season Pass? Apple and MLS have hired some major names for its Spanish-language coverage. But that isn’t the issue.
How MLS encourages Spanish-language viewers to adopt MLS Season Pass is key. Hopefully the league advertises on Univision to get in front of those viewers, to encourage them to make the leap.
Back to MLS Season Pass, Spanish-language viewers may feel a little left out too. None of the MLS 360 broadcasts are in Spanish-language. Neither is the home radio broadcasts. Both MLS 360 and home radio broadcasts are in English-language.
I just found out the #MLSSeasonPass will ONLY feature local ENG radio broadcasts but NOT SPA on the @AppleTV #MLS app.
It is disappointing that SPA language fans are not the same ENG language fans.
The app sadly has virtually no content in SPA aside from games & now this.— Roberto Abramowitz (@RobAbramowitz) February 20, 2023
7. Where are the new fans coming from?
A major disadvantage of MLS Season Pass is that it’s, as I’ve described before, a box within a box. What I mean by that is that if you want to have access to all the games, you need the Apple TV app. After getting that (or logging in to the Apple TV website), you can then need to subscribe to MLS Season Pass.
It’s not like Peacock or Paramount+ where you get news, movies or series included. With MLS Season Pass, that’s what you get and nothing more or less.
So, what happens if MLS has a stellar 2023 season but you’re not watching FOX’s 15-games a season? More specifically, if a tree falls in a forest, and there’s no one around to hear it, does it make a sound?
Sure, within the MLS Season Pass app, those headline stories are going to be heard loud and clear. Apple is going to leverage its marketing push to tell the stories to its Apple ecosystem.
But if you’re not in the Apple ecosystem and you’re not watching FOX, are you going to hear about MLS?
Where are these new fans going to come from if they don’t own Apple devices?
Even more worryingly, in the past, we said that if the MLS product on the field was compelling, people would watch. If it wasn’t, they didn’t. That was at a time when MLS was plastered across ABC, FOX, ESPN, Univision, etc. But now, that reach on television is gone except for FOX.
For everything that is wonderful about MLS Season Pass (and it has been very well thought out and built), Major League Soccer faces a challenge that is bigger than anyone before it. And that is relevance.
Can the league compete when it is exclusively available on streaming except for a small number of games on television? Even though MLS Season Pass is offering many games for free, it’s still not as easy as switching on a TV and going to your favorite sports channel to watch your game.
If MLS is out of sight (to most sports fans due to Apple TV), is it out of mind?
MLS is in the middle of its biggest transition in the 27-year history of the league. It’s both exciting and scary at the same time.
These next 10 years are going to be a fascinating ride.
Guide to Major League Soccer
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of MLS Season Pass!
TV Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
Season Pass FAQ: We answer your questions about MLS Season Pass
Sign up: Learn how to subscribe to MLS Season Pass
Commentators: Check out who's calling the action for the MLS season
Android users Tips for fans Android users on how to watch MLS Season Pass
One of the most unique aspects of MLS Season Pass is the ability for fans to listen to the home team radio broadcasts of games. If you're like many soccer fans, you may want a local voice calling the game instead of the national MLS announcers. The choice is yours with MLS Season Pass. To […]
One of the most unique aspects of MLS Season Pass is the ability for fans to listen to the home team radio broadcasts of games. If you’re like many soccer fans, you may want a local voice calling the game instead of the national MLS announcers. The choice is yours with MLS Season Pass. To learn more, read on to find out how to listen to MLS radio broadcasts on MLS Season Pass.
It’s worth noting that the radio broadcasts are available for the home team only. Also, local radio broadcasts are available in English-language only. That means no Spanish-language radio broadcasts.
MLS is working with every club to have the local home radio broadcasts available. So the onus, it appears, rests largely on the home team to follow through on making that available.
How to listen to radio broadcasts on MLS Season Pass Here’s how to listen to radio broadcasts on MLS Season Pass:
- To get MLS Season Pass, activate the offer
- After signing up, open MLS Season Pass on your favorite device
- Select the game you want to watch
- In the bottom right corner, click the icon that looks like a radio
- Select which audio option you want to listen to (see screenshot below)
The local MLS radio commentary of the game is synced up with the video. Out of all of the bells and whistles in MLS Season Pass, this new feature is the most innovative.
Other benefits of MLS Season Pass include no blackouts, every game available from 2023 through 2032, and the whip-around show entitled MLS 360. Additionally, MLS has a pre-game show called MLS Countdown, as well as a post-match program entitled MLS Wrap-Up. Plus you can watch MLS Season Pass around the globe.
Don’t miss a game this season with our MLS TV schedule guide.
Guide to Major League Soccer
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of MLS Season Pass!
TV Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
Season Pass FAQ: We answer your questions about MLS Season Pass
Sign up: Learn how to subscribe to MLS Season Pass
Commentators: Check out who's calling the action for the MLS season
Android users Tips for fans Android users on how to watch MLS Season Pass
MLS Season Pass is a whole new experience for soccer fans in the United States, and it's even better if you avoid spoilers. Too often do supporters find out scores before they have the opportunity to watch the games. Thankfully, you are able to turn off the graphics that show live scores from matches. All […]
MLS Season Pass is a whole new experience for soccer fans in the United States, and it’s even better if you avoid spoilers. Too often do supporters find out scores before they have the opportunity to watch the games.
Thankfully, you are able to turn off the graphics that show live scores from matches. All games on MLS Season Pass are available on demand and live.
All that is required to turn off the live scores is a simple change in the settings. From then on, you can avoid spoilers on MLS Season Pass.
Avoid spoilers in MLS Season Pass
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When you are in the Apple TV app and in the MLS Season Pass section, you may see live scores. To turn those off, follow these simple steps. Note that this is for Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV).
- Go to the Settings app on your Apple device.
- Click the ‘TV’ option. It will have the Apple TV logo next to it.
- Scroll down to where it says ‘Show Sports Scores.’ It should be turned on by default.
- Turn off ‘Show Sports Scores.’
This allows you to avoid spoilers from other games. Of course, the commentators and analysts may bring up scores if something truly remarkable is happening. You can also get league-wide coverage of simultaneous kickoffs on MLS 360, the whiparound show on MLS Season Pass hosted by Liam McHugh and Kaylyn Kyle.
MLS Season Pass launcheD first games on Feb. 25 The first time fans have the chance to mess around with the spoilers on MLS Season Pass as well as the many broadcasts on the platform is the opening weekend on Feb. 25 and 26. There are 13 games that Saturday and an additional one on Sunday.
That is the format for much of the season. There will be mostly games on Saturdays, with occasional midweek matchdays on Wednesdays.
Guide to Major League Soccer
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of MLS Season Pass!
TV Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
Season Pass FAQ: We answer your questions about MLS Season Pass
Sign up: Learn how to subscribe to MLS Season Pass
Commentators: Check out who's calling the action for the MLS season
Android users Tips for fans Android users on how to watch MLS Season Pass
Every MLS game is available live and on-demand on MLS Season Pass. Not only that, but it'll be this way for 2023 through 2032. Therefore, it's comforting to know that Apple and MLS' partnership gives you one place to go to see every game. But where can you watch MLS games on replay? Read below […]
Every MLS game is available live and on-demand on MLS Season Pass. Not only that, but it’ll be this way for 2023 through 2032. Therefore, it’s comforting to know that Apple and MLS’ partnership gives you one place to go to see every game. But where can you watch MLS games on replay? Read below to find out how.
Replays of games are available in both English- and Spanish-language. And for the Canadian teams, French-language live and on-demand games are available too.
The good news is that full 90-minute replays are available. And even better news is that MLS Season Pass is including game recaps too, which features highlights. You’ll get to choose between each of the two options (see screenshot).
How to find full-game replays of games in MLS Season Pass 1. Go to Apple TV app 2. Select MLS Season Pass 3. Find the game you want to watch on replay 4. Click the ‘Go to Game’ button 5. Scroll down to the bottom of the page until you get to ‘How to Watch’ 6. Press and hold the ‘MLS Season Pass’ button under ‘How to watch’ to see the different versions available, including the full 90 minutes
MLS Season Pass offers different options for replays such as a 7-minute recap, the full 90 minutes, as well as a full 90 minutes in Spanish-language.
First, it’s important to mention that even if you miss the beginning of a game, you can join a MLS game in progress on MLS Season Pass. For instance, once you click on the game, it’ll prompt you to “Watch Live” or “Watch from Start.” See screenshot below for an example.
For many MLS fans, that’s a game changer. You no longer have to wait until the game is over to watch the match.
Second, if you do miss the game entirely, you can watch on demand. Replays are available within the team section on MLS Season Pass.
Within MLS Season Pass, you can add games you want to watch by clicking on “Add to Up Next” button. This way, when you log in to MLS Season Pass through Apple TV, it’s easier to find the games you want to watch.
If you have an Apple device, you can also opt into receiving a notification on iPhone and iPad whenever your favorite club’s match is about to start. To learn more about this feature, visit Apple’s website.
Guide to Major League Soccer
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of MLS Season Pass!
TV Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
Season Pass FAQ: We answer your questions about MLS Season Pass
Sign up: Learn how to subscribe to MLS Season Pass
Commentators: Check out who's calling the action for the MLS season
Android users Tips for fans Android users on how to watch MLS Season Pass
If a soccer league ever wanted to evolve, it may look a lot like MLS Season Pass. While MLS isn't changing the soccer calendar, or the league structure, or any of the other aspects that annoy soccer fans, it is taking a big step forward to completely changing the way it presents itself. In fact, […]
If a soccer league ever wanted to evolve, it may look a lot like MLS Season Pass. While MLS isn’t changing the soccer calendar, or the league structure, or any of the other aspects that annoy soccer fans, it is taking a big step forward to completely changing the way it presents itself. In fact, we’d argue that MLS Season is audacious in many ways.
Described by an industry source as an “overwhelming” task to pull off what MLS is attempting to do, the league is essentially creating its own broadcast network. Previously, the league would have relied on a combination of regional sports networks as well as FOX, ESPN and Univision to produce game and studio coverage. Now, jettisoned from that triumvirate (except for FOX), MLS is going into uncharted waters.
In the boat with MLS, the league has hired in the best-in-business when it comes to producing soccer games: IMG. Anyone who has watched a Premier League game outside of the United Kingdom is familiar with their focus on quality, as well as always staying ahead of the curve when it comes to production and camera angles.
Taking the reins at IMG is MLS Season Pass executive producer John McGuinness. Sources closer to the matter have told World Soccer Talk that McGuinness is extremely qualified at producing sports.
That expertise comes with an undisclosed major price tag for Major League Soccer. But you get what you pay for, and it’s imperative that the on-field product is best in class for MLS Season Pass. That’s even more true when you have a 10-year deal. Quality cannot be compromised.
How MLS Season Pass is audacious For the first time in its 27-year history, Major League Soccer is in control of all of its parts. Previously, it was at the mercy of television networks and their conflicting schedules. But free from those restrictions, MLS has now been able to develop a blueprint for the league. Consistent kickoff times. No blackouts. Studio coverage. A whip-around show. Available in more than 100 countries with a global deal. The list goes on and on.
By starting with a clean slate, the league is putting its best foot forward to make MLS Season Pass a success. Kickoff times will largely happen on Saturday and Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm local time. Blackouts are a thing of the past, as coverage is available worldwide, both live and on-demand via MLS Season Pass. Meanwhile, the addition of long-needed whip-around show MLS 360 offers a way to see the best of Major League Soccer.
Guide to Major League Soccer
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of MLS Season Pass!
TV Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
Season Pass FAQ: We answer your questions about MLS Season Pass
Sign up: Learn how to subscribe to MLS Season Pass
Commentators: Check out who's calling the action for the MLS season
Android users Tips for fans Android users on how to watch MLS Season Pass
Consistent pre-game and post-game coverage shows are on tap, too. And despite initial reservations about the talent MLS was hiring, the league has for the most part responded to the criticism by hiring a qualified, eclectic group of expert commentators and analysts. The league is still missing the big-name lead commentator, but with MLS having a 10-year deal with Apple, there’s still time for that to happen later this year or afterwards.
Across the 2022 season, looking at the possible kickoff times a game could start across seven days in a week, MLS had an eye-popping 62 different start times. For 2023 and beyond, an average of 13 games are set to play every Saturday night at 7:30pm local time. Those 29 Saturday nights when games are played feature a similar format to Wednesday nights. On six different Wednesdays in the regular season, an average of 13 games will kick off at 7:30pm local time.
Out of all of the bells and whistles in MLS Season Pass, the most technologically advanced feature is the local radio broadcast. Never before has a streaming service allowed soccer fans the ability to listen to the local radio broadcast of a game, if they choose. By doing so, it appeases the fans who want a local voice calling games. At the same time, it allows others to choose a national MLS broadcast team who may be more unbiased.
Opportunity for MLS to grow outside of U.S. Major League Soccer could have mailed it in when it came to broadcasting the games. For instance, they could have had most of the games called off monitors in a central, sterile location (similar to how FOX Sports called most of the Russia 2018 World Cup games from a studio in Los Angeles). However, MLS is having all of the commentators at the stadiums for MLS games.
With a league running in two countries across four different timezones, that’s a considerable expense to fly announcers to and from games.
What’s unique about MLS Season Pass is that it’s a global deal. So whether you’re watching the broadcast in Japan, United States, Australia, Argentina or over 80 other countries around the world, you get the same broadcast. Sure, you can select from English- or Spanish-language commentaries. But it’s the same voices heard around the world.
Here’s where the marketing power of Apple could open doors to create new followers of Major League Soccer. With no restrictions on broadcasts, there are no obstacles in the path for new fans. No other streaming service in the world allows the opportunity for so many fans to see games on the same platform. Of course, whether they get interested in watching the league or not is to be seen. Certainly, signing Leo Messi would generate instant interest.
Now in control of all of its parts, MLS has undergone a transformation in the way it structures its league. The league is all-in on MLS Season Pass. Whether the streaming subscription service is a success or not depends on many factors. But one thing is for sure. Major League Soccer is making sure that MLS Season Pass is the most technologically advanced soccer streaming service that has ever been created.
We recently asked for your questions about MLS' new soccer subscription service from Apple. With this in mind, we combined the best questions from across this website and social media. Thus, we created this video featuring MLS Season Pass answers to your questions. As a refresher, MLS Season Pass is the exclusive home of Major […]
We recently asked for your questions about MLS’ new soccer subscription service from Apple. With this in mind, we combined the best questions from across this website and social media. Thus, we created this video featuring MLS Season Pass answers to your questions.
As a refresher, MLS Season Pass is the exclusive home of Major League Soccer from 2023 through 2032. Briefly, MLS Season Pass features no blackouts. Plus the service offers pre-game, post-match and whip-around coverage.
Anticipation is building for MLS Season Pass. However, the partnership between Apple and MLS is a major change for soccer fans in the United States. In fact, it’s the biggest change a league has ever encountered for viewers in the States.
As such, there are so many questions that fans have. Hence, the reason why we are sharing all of the details with you.
MLS Season Pass answers: Helpful resources In the video, we mentioned a couple of specific resources you can find at World Soccer Talk. Those are:
• How to watch MLS games on replay with MLS Season Pass
• MLS Season Pass: How to turn off spoilers
• How to listen to MLS radio broadcasts on MLS Season Pass
Guide to Major League Soccer
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of MLS Season Pass!
TV Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
Season Pass FAQ: We answer your questions about MLS Season Pass
Sign up: Learn how to subscribe to MLS Season Pass
Commentators: Check out who's calling the action for the MLS season
Android users Tips for fans Android users on how to watch MLS Season Pass
Stay on top of the MLS season with our resources.
Firstly, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide. For example, the eBook features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on U.S. TV and streaming.
Secondly, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App to find out when games are on. For instance, it includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the U.S. (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
Third and finally, we feature a free, daily email newsletter that contains the latest soccer news as well as insider deals.
Two of the most common questions we've heard about MLS Season Pass are how to watch full game replays and remove spoilers. No one likes spoilers. And we especially don't want spoilers when trying to find games that are available on-demand. Apple may have pioneered the most innovative smart phones, but they sometimes overcomplicate matters […]
Two of the most common questions we’ve heard about MLS Season Pass are how to watch full game replays and remove spoilers. No one likes spoilers. And we especially don’t want spoilers when trying to find games that are available on-demand.
Apple may have pioneered the most innovative smart phones, but they sometimes overcomplicate matters when it comes to finding simple solutions.
So, to spell out how to find full game replays and remove spoilers, please go ahead and follow our step-by-step instructions below.
How to find full-game replays of games in MLS Season Pass 1. Go to Apple TV app 2. Select MLS Season Pass 3. Find the game you want to watch on replay 4. Click the ‘Go to Game’ button 5. Scroll down to the bottom of the page until you get to ‘How to Watch’ 6. Press and hold the ‘MLS Season Pass’ button under ‘How to watch’ to see the different versions available, including the full 90 minutes
MLS Season Pass offers different options for replays such as a 7-minute recap, the full 90 minutes, as well as a full 90 minutes in Spanish-language.
Guide to Major League Soccer
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of MLS Season Pass!
TV Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
Season Pass FAQ: We answer your questions about MLS Season Pass
Sign up: Learn how to subscribe to MLS Season Pass
Commentators: Check out who's calling the action for the MLS season
Android users Tips for fans Android users on how to watch MLS Season Pass
How to remove spoilers 1. Go to ‘Settings’ on your Apple device 2. Click on ‘Apps’ 3. Scroll down until you see ‘App Settings,’ and then click on ‘TV’ 4. You’ll see an option for ‘Show Sports Scores,’ which you can then select to switch on or off
However, we’ve heard from several readers who are unable to turn off spoilers within a web browser because they don’t have an Apple device. For instance, they may be Android users.
Unfortunately, we have been unable to find a way for Android users to adjust the ‘Show Sports Scores’ settings. The default setting is to show the spoilers. It’s another example of how Android users are feeling left out in the cold when it comes to MLS Season Pass.
We even tried going into the Apple TV settings on a Roku device to turn off ‘Show Sports Scores’ to see if those settings would carry over to a different device. But unfortunately, they do not. If anyone can find a solution for Android users, please let us know in the comments section below.
It doesn’t appear that you can change the ‘Show Sports Scores’ settings in the MacOS app either.
Currently, MLS Season Pass on Apple TV is available for $99/year or $14.99/month. With it, you get every single game from MLS and Leagues Cup, as well as no blackouts. Plus you get the MLS 360 whip-around show, and the MLS Wrap-Up show.
If you have any questions about MLS Season Pass replays or spoilers, please refer to our MLS Season Pass FAQ.
Apple may have an opt-out clause from its 10-year global deal with MLS. Revelations have surfaced about the possible stipulation which involves MLS Season Pass. According to The Athletic, Apple may be able to opt-out of the agreement if MLS Season Pass does not produce expected subscriber figures. Apple opt out clause with MLS? Garber […]
Apple may have an opt-out clause from its 10-year global deal with MLS. Revelations have surfaced about the possible stipulation which involves MLS Season Pass. According to The Athletic, Apple may be able to opt-out of the agreement if MLS Season Pass does not produce expected subscriber figures.
Apple opt out clause with MLS? Garber couldn’t confirm or deny MLS Commissioner Don Garber recently sat down with the news outlet to discuss a plethora of topics. Of course, the Apple deal was one of the key focus areas. In the interview with The Athletic, Garber was asked directly whether the Apple deal has an opt-out clause that allows the tech giant to walk away from the agreement if the league doesn’t drive a certain number of subscribers to MLS Season Pass in a set timeframe. Garber would not confirm or deny such a clause.
“We’ve never talked about what the specific terms (of the agreement) are, and we’re not going to talk about it now,” said Garber. “It’s a 10-year partnership. We’re both very, very committed to that. I am wholeheartedly convinced that this company and our league are going to be together for a very long time.”
Garber’s words may split the audience. Those who want MLS to succeed may feel obligated to subscribe to MLS Season Pass in order for it to succeed. While those who are against MLS, who probably wouldn’t have subscribed to MLS Season Pass anyway, are definitely not going to now.
MLS Season Pass is a must-have service for MLS fans MLS Season Pass allows soccer fans the ability to stream all MLS matches throughout the season. Along with regular season games, the streaming service also carries playoff matchups and Leagues Cup games as well. MLS Season Pass can be purchased for $12.99 per month for users who already have Apple TV+. For those that don’t have the streaming service, users will have to pay $14.99 per month.
The 2023 MLS campaign began in late February and runs until December. First impressions of Apple’s implementation of streaming MLS matches has been met with general praise.
For Apple, MLS Season Pass is a win-win. It allows the tech giant the opportunity to use MLS as a blueprint to sell other leagues on what it may be able to offer them in the future. It also gives Apple the opportunity to test its advertising network as well as seeing how much of an appetite there is for its subscription model of selling MLS Season Pass.
Guide to Major League Soccer
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of MLS Season Pass!
TV Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
Season Pass FAQ: We answer your questions about MLS Season Pass
Sign up: Learn how to subscribe to MLS Season Pass
Commentators: Check out who's calling the action for the MLS season
Android users Tips for fans Android users on how to watch MLS Season Pass
We're on record for claiming that MLS Season Pass is an audacious move. However, it's not perfect. But it is getting there. To make it better, here are the 5 MLS Season Pass issues that Apple need to fix: 1) Sports scores need to be switched off by default The default setting in Apple TV […]
We’re on record for claiming that MLS Season Pass is an audacious move. However, it’s not perfect. But it is getting there. To make it better, here are the 5 MLS Season Pass issues that Apple need to fix:
1) Sports scores need to be switched off by default
The default setting in Apple TV is to display spoilers. Yes, that setting can be switched off. But it’s a problem for those people who watch games via a browser and who don’t have Apple devices. Currently, there’s no way for that subset of users to avoid spoilers.
2) Game alerts need to be turned off too
One of the unique features of the Apple TV streaming device that looks like a hockey puck is that it’ll show alerts on-screen in the top right corner. Those alerts let you know if there’s something major happening in another game that you may not be watching at that moment.
It’s a fantastic feature if you want it to bring a game to your attention.
But if you’re trying to avoid the scores of the other matches, so you can watch later, it’s another spoiler. Perhaps there’s a way to switch this feature off, similar to deactivating the ‘Show Sports Scores’ option mentioned above. Nevertheless, it would be better if the default for everything was not to show scores.
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3) Make full replays easier to find
Once you know the trick to figuring out how to watch full-game replays, it’s relatively easy. But Apple’s user-interface should automatically be easier to use than it is now. Also, full-game replays should be the default. Match recaps should not be the default setting.
Guide to Major League Soccer
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of MLS Season Pass!
TV Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
Season Pass FAQ: We answer your questions about MLS Season Pass
Sign up: Learn how to subscribe to MLS Season Pass
Commentators: Check out who's calling the action for the MLS season
Android users Tips for fans Android users on how to watch MLS Season Pass
4) Make MLS 360 easier to find on demand
If you miss Major League Soccer’s five-hour broadcast of its whip-around show, there should be a way to watch it on demand. Some of our readers have found a workaround. But for those viewers who want to watch MLS 360 the day after or through the week, there isn’t an easy way to find the replays. There should be though since it’s their best show.
5) Apple needs to create an app for Android users
MLS and Apple are broadcasting a league to fans worldwide. However, if you’re an Android phone user, you’re left out. You can watch games on a browser or an Android TV, but you don’t get a lot of the bells and whistles that Apple iPhone (or iPad) users do. With Android, you can’t favorite a team. You can’t adjust settings in a browser to remove spoilers. And you can’t access it via an app on your phone.
Android users are people too.
In the past decade, leagues such as La Liga and Premier League have staggered kickoff times so that games are scheduled throughout a weekend from Friday through Monday. With MLS Season Pass, Major League Soccer has done the opposite. They've scheduled almost all the games across the same evening, making Saturday night appointment viewing. By […]
In the past decade, leagues such as La Liga and Premier League have staggered kickoff times so that games are scheduled throughout a weekend from Friday through Monday. With MLS Season Pass, Major League Soccer has done the opposite. They’ve scheduled almost all the games across the same evening, making Saturday night appointment viewing. By doing so, MLS Season Pass has made the league more fun to watch, in our opinion.
By doing so, it works better for one major reason. Theyre not clashing as much with other sports. There are no MLS games at the same time as NFL games or the Premier League. If they’re competing with anyone, it’s Liga MX. But with Liga MX in partnership with MLS during the Leagues Cup, are they really competing? The season seems like a precursor for this summer’s Leagues Cup between Liga MX and MLS teams.
MLS Season Pass is more fun to watch due to MLS 360 MLS’ masterstroke in making the league more fun to watch is creating the MLS 360 whip around show. It’s easily digestible even after watching a morning full of European soccer.
Major League Soccer may not be the best league in the world to watch. But MLS 360 makes it a fun night especially if you’re a neutral, or if you want to just sit back and have an enjoyable, entertaining Saturday night.
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The MLS 360 whip-around show is hosted by Liam McHugh and Kaylyn Kyle. Analysts on the show are Bradley Wright-Phillips and Sacha Kljestan.
Another reason why MLS is appointment viewing on Saturday nights is MLS 360. It really shows how passionate the fans are across the country, as well as how empty the New England Revolution stadium looks, just as one example.
Guide to Major League Soccer
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of MLS Season Pass!
TV Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
Season Pass FAQ: We answer your questions about MLS Season Pass
Sign up: Learn how to subscribe to MLS Season Pass
Commentators: Check out who's calling the action for the MLS season
Android users Tips for fans Android users on how to watch MLS Season Pass
MLS Season Pass features every MLS and Leagues Cup game for the next 10 years. The streaming service has no blackouts, and includes plenty of shoulder programming too.
MLS Season Pass is priced at $14.99 per month or $99 per year. Apple TV+ subscribers can get it for $12.99/month or $79/month. Find out more details about MLS Season Pass on Apple’s website.
From 2023 on, MLS Season Pass is the only way fans can watch every MLS match. Whether you're a casual fan or a hardcore supporter who doesn't miss a match from your favorite club, MLS Season Pass is where you'll be watching. But it's not the only soccer streaming option out there. For the casual […]
From 2023 on, MLS Season Pass is the only way fans can watch every MLS match. Whether you’re a casual fan or a hardcore supporter who doesn’t miss a match from your favorite club, MLS Season Pass is where you’ll be watching. But it’s not the only soccer streaming option out there. For the casual soccer fan, we’ve put together this MLS Season Pass comparison so you can see where you’ll get the biggest bang for your buck.
MLS isn’t the only league with a streaming deal, but it is the only one where you don’t get any other sports content with it. So when comparing services, it comes down to what you want. Let’s dive in and see how it stacks up vs the competition.
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MLS Season Pass comparison vs ESPN+
| MLS Season Pass | ESPN+ | | --- | --- | | Cost | $14.99/mo or $99/season;$12.00/mo or $79/season (for Apple TV+ subscribers);free for season ticket holders | $9.99/mo or $99.99/year;$12.99/mo (Disney bundle with Disney+ & Hulu) | | Live soccer | MLS, Leagues Cup, MLS NEXT Pro, MLS NEXT, MLS 360 whip-around show | LaLiga, LaLiga 2, Bundesliga, 2 Bundesliga, Copa del Rey, DFB-Pokal, Belgian Pro League, USL Championship, USL League One, Eredivisie, FA Cup, English Championship, League One, League Two, Liga MX, Liga MX Femenil, Scottish Cup, friendlies, etc. | | Additional sports | N/A | Tennis, motorsports, Canadian Football League, lacrosse, NBA, WNBA, NCAA sports, NHL out of market games, PGA golf, NFL, XFL, UFC, etc. | | Additional content | Exclusive team and league features | ESPN FC (daily), 30 for 30 documentaries, wide variety of shows and movies (with Disney Bundle) |
ESPN is the heavyweight in the sports broadcasting world in the US, so it’s no surprise the amount of content available on ESPN+ dwarfs what MLS has to offer. Just with soccer programming alone, the quantity and quality ESPN has is staggering. For instance, in any given month, ESPN+ has more than 2,000 live events.
And with the additional documentaries (plus movies and shows with the Disney bundle), the value is pretty hard to beat.
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MLS Season Pass comparison vs Paramount+
| MLS Season Pass | Paramount+ | | --- | --- | | Cost | $14.99/mo or $99/season;$12.00/mo or $79/season (for Apple TV+ subscribers); free for season ticket holders | $4.99/mo or $49.99/year (with ads);$9.99/mo or $99.99/year (no ads);$11.99/mo or $119.99/year (with Showtime) | | Live soccer | MLS, Leagues Cup, MLS NEXT Pro, MLS NEXT, MLS 360 whip-around show | UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Europa Conference League, Serie A, NWSL & Challenge Cup, Women’s Super League, Scottish Premiership, Scottish Championship, Scottish League Cup, Argentine Primera, Brasileirão, CONCACAF Nations League, AFC Champions League, Arnold Clark Cup, select U.S. Open Cup matches, Golazo Network, Golazo whip-around show | | Additional sports | N/A | NFL, MMA | | Additional content | Exclusive team and league features | Wide variety of shows and movies |
Paramount+ isn’t quite ESPN+, but the CBS catalog of soccer broadcast rights is growing larger all the time. They, of course, are the English language home of the pinnacle of club soccer, the Champions League. Every UEFA club match can be found on Paramount+.
Plus there’s Serie A, the NWSL and WSL, and the top South American leagues. And on top of the sports, you get a large catalog of TV shows and movies. At $4.99/month, it’s a really substantial value even if you never watch a movie or show.
Recently the CBS Sports Golazo Network, included in the Paramount+ interface (but also free on Pluto TV and the CBS Sports App), has shown select US Open Cup games as well as daily shows such as Morning Footy and Box 2 Box.
Outside of soccer, Paramount+’s catalog of movie and shows is very impressive, with a wide variety of content to choose from, both new and old.
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MLS Season Pass comparison vs Peacock
| MLS Season Pass | Peacock | | --- | --- | | Cost | $14.99/mo or $99/season;$12.00/mo or $79/season (for Apple TV+ subscribers); free for season ticket holders | $4.99/mo or $49.99/year (Premium with ads);$9.99/mo or $99.99/year (Premium Plus, no ads) | | Live soccer | MLS, Leagues Cup, MLS NEXT Pro, MLS NEXT, MLS 360 whip-around show | Premier League, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, select USMNT and USWNT games (in Spanish), Chivas home games (in Spanish), 24/7 Premier League TV Channel | | Additional sports | N/A | NFL & USFL, motorsports, golf, MLB, Premiership rugby, World rugby sevens, horse racing, Olympic sports, WWE | | Additional content | Exclusive team and league features | Wide variety of shows and movies, local NBC channel live (Premium Plus) |
When it comes to soccer, Peacock has fewer options, but it may have the biggest feather of all in its cap with the English Premier League. Peacock also now features Spanish-language broadcasts of select games from the United States national teams. Plus it’ll have live coverage of 2024 Summer Olympics from Paris, France as well as coverage of every World Cup game (in Spanish) and Women’s World Cup (in Spanish, also).
Like ESPN+ and Paramount+, Peacock offers a wide selection of movies and TV shows.
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At the end of the day, consumers have more choices than ever before when it comes to the different streaming services. Competition is good. Oftentimes, it comes down to what leagues or teams you follow.
Major League Soccer looks set to bring Lionel Messi to the United States in a deal that includes Messi benefiting from a profit sharing deal with Apple and the league. The 36-year-old Argentine recently announced his departure from Paris Saint-Germain and the US-based league is close to finalizing a deal. It had been widely reported […]
Major League Soccer looks set to bring Lionel Messi to the United States in a deal that includes Messi benefiting from a profit sharing deal with Apple and the league. The 36-year-old Argentine recently announced his departure from Paris Saint-Germain and the US-based league is close to finalizing a deal. It had been widely reported that Messi would join a team in Saudi Arabia.
Interestingly, The Athletic is reporting that MLS officials got creative in their negotiations with the player. The news outlet claims that MLS and Apple may offer Messi some of the revenue produced by new subscribers to MLS Season Pass. MLS and the streaming service signed a 10-year, $2.5 billion deal prior to the current campaign.
If Messi did sign with Miami, there will no doubt be a massive increase in subscribers to MLS Season Pass. It seems as if both the league and the streaming service are open to sharing the profits with Messi. Apple also recently revealed that a new docuseries surrounding Messi will soon hit Apple TV+.
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Adidas as well as Apple open to profit sharing deal for Messi Along with sharing streaming profits, Adidas is also considering a similar move to entice Messi to the States. The sportswear brand is currently one of MLS’s biggest sponsors and has been in a partnership with Messi since 2006. In fact, the superstar previously signed a lifetime contract with Adidas. With the two already on good terms, an additional profit-sharing agreement would make sense.
Messi’s possible deal with the MLS would most likely include an option to purchase part of a team as well. This is similar to a previous deal to bring David Beckham to the league in 2007. Beckham later became co-owner of Inter Miami, potentially Messi’s new club.
Argentine may become new coach at Miami Sources at the aforementioned news outlet are optimistic that Messi will join Miami.
The World Cup winner could be joined in south Florida by his former coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino. Miami is currently without a permanent manager after they fired Phil Neville last week. Nevertheless, discussions have reportedly begun between the club and Martino. Messi previously played under the coach at both Barca and the Argentina national team.
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The 2023 MLS campaign brought a world of change to the league. Not only did MLS sign on with Apple for a record-breaking streaming deal, but the development of the Leagues Cup and the addition of St. Louis made for several schedule changes. The most prominent was the move to have almost all MLS games […]
The 2023 MLS campaign brought a world of change to the league. Not only did MLS sign on with Apple for a record-breaking streaming deal, but the development of the Leagues Cup and the addition of St. Louis made for several schedule changes.
The most prominent was the move to have almost all MLS games on the same day. Consequently, that is a Saturday. Games kick off in the evenings at 7:30 local time. Fittingly, much of that revolves around the actual location of games. For instance, those on the east coast start earlier than those on the west coast due to the four different timezones in the US.
This is far different from the scattered schedule of MLS in the past. Back then, games would be spread across the week. On the one hand, now there is no confusion over when games are. However, fans are generally watching one game at a time unless they tune into MLS 360, the whiparound show.
This leads to benefits and drawbacks for the league and its followers. Here are just a few of those.
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MLS and games on one night The Good There is next to no confusion when it comes to when MLS games are. There may be some infrequent midweek games, and a game or two on Sundays. However, there are anywhere from 11 to 13 games on each Saturday night. Therefore, viewers can bank on games starting then.
With MLS’s season running primarily in the summer, there is minimal competition on Saturdays, just Major League Baseball. Consequently, MLS fans can devote Saturday evenings entirely to Major League Soccer action. There is no need to set aside blocks of time on different days to watch the league. All the action is happening, more or less, simultaneously.
If there is concern over missing games due to the overlapping schedule, MLS 360 solves those woes. MLS 360 provides action from all the games. With so many happening at one time, it is now an essential tool for the MLS fan.
Also, strictly for attendance, MLS can make events out of Saturday nights. Weekend trips to games, regardless of times, are easier on the fans. With the league making an effort to prioritize attendance, it is easier for the supporters to show up and make a difference.
The Bad MLS 360 is great as it provides a glimpse into the league as a whole. However, let’s say you support one club and someone you are watching with supports another. There is going to be a conflict when it comes to who dominates possession of the remote to put the game on. In other words, packing these games into a handful of time slots in one day can decrease the total exposure of the league. Certainly, Saturday nights are ‘MLS nights’ with all the games, but that could be an MLS night for just one club.
One solution is if you have an Apple TV streaming device (the one that looks like a hockey puck). You can watch more than one game at once with the Multiview feature on MLS Season Pass.
Diehard fans miss out One of the challenges of having most of the games played on the same night is that it ostracizes the diehard fan. For example, the fan who goes to his or her local MLS team. By the time s/he returns home, most of the MLS action will have been missed.
Meanwhle, many people complain that MLS Season Pass is simply too expensive. $14.99 per month, even with a one-month trial, can really stack up. If you are watching just three games per weekend, you are watching maybe 15 games as a whole. That math is skewed, of course, and the opportunity is there to get a glimpse of all the games when you desire. The fact remains, though. Subscribers to MLS Season Pass are paying for every single game. They are unable to watch every single game live when they are happening at the same time like this.
If you do not care about every single game, then that is no issue. MLS certainly has a trend of leading into passionate, but perhaps smaller, fan bases. The issue simply comes down to how much MLS fans actually get to watch with these kickoff windows. The depth of coverage may be greater than what it was before based on what Apple and MLS are putting out. Yet, the actual time to watch that is not maximized.
What’s your opinion about MLS having most games at the same time? Is it a benefit or deterrence for you? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch the Messi unveiling on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Inter Miami CF, MLS, and Lionel Messi WHAT Inter Miami Messi Unveiling Event WHEN 6:00pm ET / 3:00pm PT • Sunday, July 16, 2023 WHERE MLS Season Pass FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW MLS […]
Here are all of the details of where you can watch the Messi unveiling on US television and via legal streaming:
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MLS Season Pass is the new home for Major League Soccer – including special events like the Messi unveiling live from DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. You can watch the presentation on your computer, Apple TV, smartphone, tablet, Roku, and other smart streaming devices.
New for 2023 as part of a 10-year rights deal with Apple, MLS Season Pass is a service direct from the league available through Apple TV that will stream every MLS game – including MLS Cup Playoffs and Leagues Cup – with no blackouts.
The service also features MLS NEXT Pro (MLS 3rd division reserve league) and MLS NEXT games (youth development league), as well as exclusive team and league content available nowhere else. MLS Season Pass is available via the Apple TV app on all Apple iOS devices, Mac, PC, Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick, Android TV, Google TV, LG smart TVs, Panasonic smart TVs, Playstation 4 & 5, Roku streaming devices and smart TVs, Samsung smart TVs, Sony smart TVs, Vizio smart TVs, and Xbox One, One S, Series X and Series S. In addition, you can AirPlay or cast from your phone or computer to any compatible screen.
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch América vs Puebla on US television and via legal streaming: WHO América vs Puebla WHAT Liga MX Apertura 2023 WHEN 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT • Saturday, July 15, 2023 WHERE Univision, TUDN, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW With Fubo, you […]
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With Fubo, you can watch América vs Puebla and tons more games with a 7-day trial. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.
Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC (in select cities), CNBC, USA, FOX (in select cities), FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.
Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.
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Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber has claimed that valuations of the league's teams will soon exceed $1 billion. Garber made the comments during a recent interview with Bloomberg. Los Angeles Football Club became the first MLS club to reach $1 billion in valuation according to Forbes back in February. However, the commissioner believes most […]
Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber has claimed that valuations of the league’s teams will soon exceed $1 billion. Garber made the comments during a recent interview with Bloomberg. Los Angeles Football Club became the first MLS club to reach $1 billion in valuation according to Forbes back in February. However, the commissioner believes most of the league’s other teams will reach this feat within the next year.
MLS welcoming sovereign wealth fund investments The topic of valuations started in the interview with a question about sovereign wealth funds investing in MLS franchises. Garber acknowledged that his league would follow suit with other American sports divisions and allow these sovereign group to invest in clubs. “The NHL and NBA have looked at having sovereign funds and pension funds,” Garber told Bloomberg. “The MLS is looking at the same thing.”
Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, took over at Premier League side Newcastle United in 2021. The group is also owners of LIV Golf and may opt to purchase another European club in the near future.
Commissioner cites Apple, Messi, and World Cup as reasons for high valuations Garber was then asked if foreign investors are put off of buying an MLS club because valuations are currently too high. The commissioner asserted that these club valuations will only rise due to various influences. This includes the league’s massive deal with Apple. “When you think about investing in Major League Soccer, it’s not just where we are today. It’s like all investments, what will the valuation be in the years to come,” stated Garber.
“With partners like Apple, players like Messi, stadiums being built, the World Cup rocket fuel driving the future of our league, I think the opportunities for increased valuation are endless. I think that the $1 billion number is the right valuation for where we are today. And when we’re together next year, I think the valuations will be even higher.”
LAFC is currently one of 17 worldwide soccer clubs to reach $1 billion in valuation by Forbes. LA Galaxy ($925 million), Atlanta United ($850 million), and New York City FC ($800 million) are currently the next MLS teams in line to potentially reach the $1 billion mark.
Tickets for Sunday night's Messi 'The Unveil' at Inter Miami's DRV PNK Stadium are now on sale online. After season ticket holders claimed their free tickets, a limited number of seats are available to the general public. Inter Miami is coining the event La PresentaSíon, and has priced tickets at $30. Details are extremely sparse, […]
Tickets for Sunday night’s Messi ‘The Unveil’ at Inter Miami’s DRV PNK Stadium are now on sale online. After season ticket holders claimed their free tickets, a limited number of seats are available to the general public.
Inter Miami is coining the event La PresentaSíon, and has priced tickets at $30. Details are extremely sparse, but we do know that Lionel Messi will be there to be introduced to fans. Sergio Busquets may be introduced too, and Inter Miami has promised “an exciting night of entertainment, on-the-pitch speeches and more.”
To get a ticket to the event, visit the ticket page. Festivities start at 6PM ET on Sunday, July 16. If you miss it in person, it’ll also be shown live on MLS Season Pass in its entirety.
If you want to see Messi in action on the pitch, tickets to Messi games in MLS are now available.
Messi unveil tickets caution: It’ll be a rain or shine event Due to South Florida’s unpredictable weather during hurricane season, the club has warned fans that The Unveil will be rain or shine:
“We understand that weather conditions can be unpredictable, but we want to assure you that we are fully prepared to make this event a success.
“We encourage you to come prepared for any weather conditions, such wearing appropriate attire, to enhance your comfort. We believe that nothing should dampen the spirit of this exciting event, and we look forward to seeing you there, rain or shine!”
Messi’s arrival at Inter Miami is causing quite a stir. Even a late night appearance at a Publix supermarket became a viral sensation on social media Thursday night.
Messi shopping at @Publix in Miami for a Pub Sub🛒
Last month, he said "I'm also at a point where I want to get out of the spotlight a bit" … That's not going to happen in Miami, home of 100,000+ Argentines pic.twitter.com/teDRVR05ns
— World Soccer Talk (@worldsoccertalk) July 14, 2023
Reporter Franco Panizo says the club is attempting to hold an impromptu concert inside the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. Popular Puerto Rican singer/rapper Bad Bunny could possibly headline the entertainment on the evening. According to Panizo, Shakira and Maluma are being potentially discussed by the club as well.
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Inter Miami recently revealed that they are hosting a "major unveiling event" on Sunday, July 16th. Although the Major League Soccer side did not officially name Lionel Messi in the announcement, the event finally unveils the superstar to the team's fans. If you're interested in attending, read on to find out how to get tickets […]
Inter Miami recently revealed that they are hosting a “major unveiling event” on Sunday, July 16th. Although the Major League Soccer side did not officially name Lionel Messi in the announcement, the event finally unveils the superstar to the team’s fans. If you’re interested in attending, read on to find out how to get tickets to the Messi unveiling.
Tickets are available to the event at DRV PNK Stadium scheduled to start at 6PM (ET) this Sunday. Season ticket holders get first dibs on obtaining free tickets to “The Unveil.” The club has e-mailed these members a form that must be filled out to receive tickets to the event. Season ticket holders should expect to receive digital tickets within 48 hours. These members have until Wednesday, July 12th at 11:59 PM (ET) to fill out the form.
As of Friday morning at 10AM ET, tickets went on sale and sold out within 30 minutes. However, tickets are available on the secondary market while supplies last. Read more details about the event.
If you want to see Messi in action on the pitch, tickets to Messi games in MLS are also now available.
Tickets to Messi unveiling include major entertainment Inter Miami promises that there’ll be an “exciting night of entertainment, on-the-pitch speeches and more” for The Unveil on Sunday night. Reporter Franco Panizo says the club is attempting to hold an impromptu concert inside the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. Popular Puerto Rican singer/rapper Bad Bunny could possibly headline the entertainment on the evening. According to Panizo, Shakira and Maluma are being potentially discussed by the club as well.
🚨 It’s Going To Be A Party!
Hearing Bad Bunny, Shakira, & Maluma are some of the artists Inter Miami is trying to line up for Lionel Messi’s official presentation on Sunday.
Inter Miami had previously announced there would be “exciting entertainment.”#InterMiamiCF #Messi𓃵 pic.twitter.com/MRe94TLwqN
— Franco Panizo (@FrancoPanizo) July 11, 2023
Messi reveal to be held on same day as Gold Cup Final “The Unveil” will also coincide with the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final. Although the club has announced that the event will begin at 6PM (ET), it could very well get dragged out. The tournament final match is set to start at 8PM (ET) in California. The United States men’s national team face Panama on Wednesday evening for a place in the final. Should the Americans beat the Panamanians, they will then advance to the title match on Sunday.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's Wrexham AFC are returning to ESPN airwaves, sources have told World Soccer Talk. The Red Dragons are heading to the United States to play four friendlies this summer, and two of the games are live on ESPN networks. Tickets to those two televised matches, against Chelsea (sold out; Chapel Hill) […]
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s Wrexham AFC are returning to ESPN airwaves, sources have told World Soccer Talk. The Red Dragons are heading to the United States to play four friendlies this summer, and two of the games are live on ESPN networks.
Tickets to those two televised matches, against Chelsea (sold out; Chapel Hill) and Manchester United’s academy team (tickets available; San Diego), are hot properties. So for everyone who couldn’t get a ticket, watching the games live across ESPN networks is the next best thing.
In addition to playing Chelsea and Manchester United, Wrexham plays LA Galaxy II and Philadelphia Union II. Both those matches are available on MLS Season Pass.
Wrexham games versus Chelsea and Man United Here’s the schedule of Wrexham games scheduled to be shown:
Wednesday, July 19
Wrexham vs Chelsea, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes and Fubo
Saturday, July 22
LA Galaxy II vs Wrexham, 10:30 p.m. ET, MLS Next Pro website and MLS Season Pass
Tuesday, July 25
Wrexham vs Man Utd academy, 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and Fubo
Friday, July 28
Philadelphia Union II vs Wrexham, 7:30 p.m. ET, MLS Next Pro website and MLS Season Pass
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Wrexham already training for US games Now promoted to League Two, Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson’s side has big plans for this summer’s US friendlies. First, the gaffer has Wrexham playing some behind closed doors friendlies in the UK.
“The profile of these games is obviously a different level in terms of the anticipated attendance and also the experience of being in America where the club, through the documentary, has been well received, and we’re looking to take that a step further with our performances on our travels,” Parkinson said.
“Obviously it’s a different pre-season because of the lengths of the breakaway and the games we’ve got over there, so we’ve adapted our pre-season programme leading into that slightly.
“The reasons for that are just that we want to control the minutes of every single player so we make sure that we go to America in the best possible shape.”
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FIFA has officially announced payment plans in their Club Benefits Program for the 2022 World Cup. The governing body of the sport essentially paid every club worldwide to release players for the massive tournament. In all, FIFA paid out a total of $209 million as 440 clubs released 837 total players for the World Cup […]
FIFA has officially announced payment plans in their Club Benefits Program for the 2022 World Cup. The governing body of the sport essentially paid every club worldwide to release players for the massive tournament. In all, FIFA paid out a total of $209 million as 440 clubs released 837 total players for the World Cup in Qatar.
Major League Soccer clubs collected a combined $7.2 million of this share from the governing body. Canadian side CF Montreal led all MLS teams in FIFA payments with a fee of just over $1 million. Montreal had six players featured at the World Cup. Alistair Johnston, Kamal Miller, Joel Waterman, Ismaël Koné, Samuel Piette, and James Pantemis were all named to the Canadian team. Rounding out the league’s top five were Seattle Sounders ($826,757), LAFC ($764,705), Toronto FC ($502,807), and Nashville SC ($393,303).
MLS at World Cup: 25 of 29 MLS teams receive payments Only four MLS teams did not receive money from FIFA. This includes Austin FC, Portland Timbers, Saint Louis CITY SC, and Sporting Kansas City. However, two United Soccer League teams raked in money from the governing body. San Diego Loyal ($36,501) and San Antonio FC ($17,338) both had players on World Cup rosters.
Premier League side Manchester City were awarded the most money of any club in the world. The reigning English top-flight and UEFA Champions League winners collected $4.6 million from FIFA.
Complete list of 2022 World Cup payments to Major League Soccer clubs:
- CF Montreal – $1,040,291
- Seattle Sounders – $826,757
- LAFC – $764,705
- Toronto FC – $502,807
- Nashville SC – $393,303
- Chicago Fire – $315,737
- NYCFC – $302,962
- Vancouver Whitecaps – $298,399
- Orlando City – $268,285
- Philadelphia Union – $257,335
- New England Revolution – $257,335
- Colorado Rapids – $253,685
- FC Dallas – $229,959
- New York Red Bulls – $229,959
- FC Cincinnati – $208,058
- Minnesota United – $190,720
- Atlanta United – $164,256
- Charlotte FC – $151,481
- Columbus Crew – $147,830
- Inter Miami – $114,979
- LA Galaxy – $73,002
- Real Salt Lake – $69,352
- Houston Dynamo – $65,702
- San Jose Earthquakes – $34,676
- D.C. United – $31,026
For a MLS World Cup comparison with a different league, Championship clubs Cardiff City and Swansea City received $645,000 and $580,000 respectively for their players who participated at World Cup 2022.
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Arsenal is apparently willing to complete a Folarin Balogun transfer this summer, despite his recent success on loan. The United States men's national team striker netted an impressive 22 goals in 39 total appearances with French side Reims last season. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen if club manager Mikel Arteta rates the striker high […]
Arsenal is apparently willing to complete a Folarin Balogun transfer this summer, despite his recent success on loan. The United States men’s national team striker netted an impressive 22 goals in 39 total appearances with French side Reims last season. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen if club manager Mikel Arteta rates the striker high enough to keep him.
The Gunners currently have undisputed number-one striker Gabriel Jesus leading their front line. The Brazilian is essentially a guaranteed starter when fit. Arsenal also has Eddie Nketiah, Leandro Trossard, and new signing Kai Havertz as potential options up front. This logjam at the position could very well lead to the club cashing in on their investment.
At least handful of clubs currently interested in striker According to Evening Standard, the north London outfit currently value Balogun at around $65 million. The American will certainly garner interest from clubs all over Europe. In fact, West Ham, RB Leipzig, Crystal Palace, and AC Milan have all been linked with the striker in recent months. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen if these teams would be willing to meet Arsenal’s asking price.
American featured on the wing during summer friendly Balogun made an appearance in Arsenal’s first preseason friendly of the summer on Thursday. The striker entered the fray as the second-half substitute. Interestingly enough, Balogun mostly played out on the right flank, not as a traditional center forward. Despite playing just the final 35 minutes of the game, the American hit the post and sent another shot just wide of the goal.
After the match, Arteta did not exactly confirm that Balogun will remain with the team. “Well this is what he has been doing and that’s why we gave him the minutes that he deserves to show what he can do,” stated Arteta. “He’s just staying here with us at the moment and we will see what happens.”
The coach’s comments certainly seem to indicate that the club could soon part with the player. Balogun has insisted that he will not accept another loan move. This would then mean that a permanent transfer away from Arsenal seems likely for the American.
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Christian Pulisic was officially introduced as a new AC Milan player on Thursday. The United States men's national team star moved to the Italian giants from Chelsea for a fee in the region of $24 million. He will wear the number 11 shirt at his new club, previously worn by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The 24-year-old attacker […]
Christian Pulisic was officially introduced as a new AC Milan player on Thursday. The United States men’s national team star moved to the Italian giants from Chelsea for a fee in the region of $24 million. He will wear the number 11 shirt at his new club, previously worn by Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The 24-year-old attacker will now get a fresh start after a disappointing spell with the Blues. Pulisic admitted during a press conference on Thursday that he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to join Milan.
“When you have interest from a club like Milan, immediately you have to think about it and you want to go to a club like this because there is so much history,” proclaimed Pulisic.
“I felt like they wanted me and this is a good feeling. When they speak to you and say ‘this is where we see you fitting in with this team. This is how we want you to play. And we would like you to become an AC Milan player,’ it’s something that makes you feel good as a player and it’s also a big reason why I wanted to come here.”
🗣️ “When you have interest from a club like Milan, immediately you have to think about it and you want to go to a club like this because there is so much history.”
Christian Pulisic explains how AC Milan persuaded him to join from Chelsea. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/P0TvONmITC
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) July 14, 2023
Christian Pulisic hoped for more chances while at Chelsea Along with the high praise for his new club, Pulisic also admitted that he wished he would have received more chances at Chelsea.
“I haven’t gotten the opportunities I’ve wanted in recent years and haven’t reached the level that I want to be at, and this is a great opportunity for me to do that,” said Pulisic.
“Of course there are definitely times where I wish I could’ve gotten more of an opportunity and been that guy. But yeah, for whatever reason, that’s not the case. And like I said, I’m just so excited for this new challenge and I’m definitely ready and up for it.”
Milan to play preseason games in U.S. this summer Despite signing with the Serie A side, Pulisic will spend some of his summer in the United States. Milan is set for three preseason matches Stateside in July and August. The Rossoneri begin their summer friendly fixture list with a matchup against fellow Italian club Lumezzane on July 20th. However, they will then travel to Los Angeles to play Real Madrid three days later. Milan finish their U.S. tour with games against Juventus and Barcelona before heading back to Italy.
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A behind-closed-doors friendly between the Ireland and Colombia women's teams was cancelled after just 20 minutes. The friendly was abandoned for being overly physical. Both teams are at the 2023 Women's World Cup. BBC is reporting that Ireland midfielder Denise O'Sullivan suffered a significant injury in the early stages of the matchup. O'Sullivan's injury was […]
A behind-closed-doors friendly between the Ireland and Colombia women’s teams was cancelled after just 20 minutes. The friendly was abandoned for being overly physical. Both teams are at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
BBC is reporting that Ireland midfielder Denise O’Sullivan suffered a significant injury in the early stages of the matchup. O’Sullivan’s injury was severe enough for her to go to a local hospital. The midfielder currently plays for North Carolina Courage in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).
“The behind-closed-doors game between the Ireland women’s national team and Colombia on Friday evening was ended after 20 minutes of play,” stated the Football Association of Ireland. “The game, held in Meakin Park, Brisbane, became overly physical. It was decided, following consultation with the match officials, to end the game.”
FAI statement regarding Republic of Ireland's friendly with Colombia today. pic.twitter.com/iRTCK2tyyY
— Rich Laverty (@RichJLaverty) July 14, 2023
Colombians deny any wrongdoing in pre-Women’s World Cup friendly Colombian officials also commented on the abandoned match, but rejected claims that their team was too physical.
“[Ireland] preferred not to continue playing when 23 minutes of the first half had already elapsed. Although all the processes and training of our teams are framed within the rules of the game, healthy competition and FairPlay, among others, we respect the decision of our rival team,” proclaimed the Colombian Football Federation.
O’Sullivan has made over 100 total appearances for the Irish team. The 29-year-old midfielder is also currently a key player for the team. Nevertheless, the injury needs further assessment. The tournament begins for the Irish in less than a week.
Two teams could possibly meet again in World Cup Ireland will Women’s World Cup debut later this month. The Girls in Green are in Group B of the upcoming tournament. They will first face hosts Australia, before finishing the group stage against Canada and Nigeria.
Colombia will feature in the competition as well. The South Americans are, however, in Group H alongside Germany, Morocco, and South Korea. With both sides taking part in the tournament, a knockout round matchup is possible.
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The Kylian Mbappe drama with Paris Saint-Germain has been closely monitored in recent weeks. In fact, it is expected to remain a subject of interest throughout the remainder of the summer transfer window. The Frenchman has indicated that he will leave PSG as a free agent next summer. However, it seems like his club will […]
The Kylian Mbappe drama with Paris Saint-Germain has been closely monitored in recent weeks. In fact, it is expected to remain a subject of interest throughout the remainder of the summer transfer window.
The Frenchman has indicated that he will leave PSG as a free agent next summer. However, it seems like his club will do all it takes to prevent this from happening. The 24-year-old was recently given an ultimatum to either sign a new deal or be sold immediately.
As events have unfolded, Real Madrid have been patiently observing and waiting to make their move. Priority is being given to acquiring Mbappe in the summer of 2024.
That would cost them nothing in temrs of a fee, but a deal this summer is possible.
Marco Verratti’s former agent condemns PSG in rant over Mbappe drama The French champions rarely experience calm days, especially considering the constant buzz surrounding their star player. However, while club officials are busy with the Mbappe situation, another topic has gained media attention.
PSG's former sporting director didn't hold back on Kylian Mbappe 😳 pic.twitter.com/UifEjx0ire
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 10, 2023
Donato Di Campli, who was once Marco Verratti’s agent, has unleashed a withering attack on the French club and its management.
He made a bombshell accusation, saying that players like his former client are afraid to leave the club because it is a ‘prison’ and the owners ‘blackmail’ their employees.
PSG reportedly stopped Verratti from joining Barcelona “PSG are imprisoning and blackmailing their players. You never get to do what you want there. The PSG attitude is always blackmail. We had decided to go to Barcelona, which obviously the emir did not like.
“Al Khelaifi even told me that if I kept trying to work out the terms with Barcelona, Verratti was going to leave me. And that’s what ended up happening. I am sure Marco was frightened, though he won’t admit it If you go against them, everything becomes personal.
“My experience with PSG is very bad. It is a club with no soul, they believe everything can be bought, that they can conquer the world with money alone, but have already seen that is not possible”, he said in an interview with Relevo.
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After 25 years of collaboration, Nike and the Premier League have decided to end their partnership. Production of official Premier League footballs will now move to Puma. Since the 2000-01 season, American sportswear company Nike has produced the official ball. The 2023-24 season will celebrate 24 years of Nike's trademark design. The current deal between […]
After 25 years of collaboration, Nike and the Premier League have decided to end their partnership. Production of official Premier League footballs will now move to Puma.
Since the 2000-01 season, American sportswear company Nike has produced the official ball.
The 2023-24 season will celebrate 24 years of Nike’s trademark design. The current deal between the English Premier League and the US sponsor will end in 2025.
American company Nike missed out on a chance to prolong the agreement due to a difference in valuations. Therefore, starting with the 2025-26 season, the Premier League will use match balls manufactured by the German company Puma.
Puma are familiar with English soccer The Athletic have confirmed that the English top division has agreed to terms with the German company Puma. This makes the latter the league’s new official match ball supplier. The German manufacturer currently serves as the official ball supplier for Serie A. They also work with La Liga and the EFL Championship.
The ball, known as the ‘Orbita,’ is utilized in these respective leagues. From 2025 onwards, Puma will face the challenge of winning over supporters with their new designs, as the majority of fans currently show a preference for Nike designs.
When did Nike and Premier League’s relationship start? The contract between the American company and the Premier League dates back more than two decades.
In the 2000-01 season, the Nike Geo Merlin was the official match-ball. Over the next decades, advancements in ball technology have allowed for the usage of the Nike Flight, which was advertised as a “revolution in aerodynamics.”
As the new Premier League season kicks off on Friday, August 11 with Burnley visiting Manchester City, the new Nike Flight will make its second debut.
Premier League Primary Stars, a program aimed at elementary and middle school students, is one of the beneficiaries of Nike’s sponsorship. It’s unclear what happens to their funding once Puma arrive.
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Daniel Levy will host Harry Kane negotiations with travelling representatives of Bayern Munich in the coming days. Christian Falk of Sport Bild claims that Bayern Munich have informed the Spurs chairman of their desire to purchase Harry Kane this summer. Members of the Bavarian club's upper management met with their Spurs counterparts in London in […]
Daniel Levy will host Harry Kane negotiations with travelling representatives of Bayern Munich in the coming days.
Christian Falk of Sport Bild claims that Bayern Munich have informed the Spurs chairman of their desire to purchase Harry Kane this summer.
Members of the Bavarian club’s upper management met with their Spurs counterparts in London in an effort to negotiate a deal. At this time nothing has been agreed and Kane will travel to Australia with Tottenham on Friday evening
“Bayern and Tottenham officials had a meeting in London today over Harry Kane. A ‘high-ranking’ delegation (including CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen and Marco Neppe, the Technical Director) from Bayern sat at the negotiating table with Daniel Levy. There has been no breakthrough yet, but Bayern remain optimistic a deal would happen this summer”, Falk said.
Update Harry Kane & FC Bayern: Kane will take the trip with Tottenham to Australia, Thailand and Singapore. An agreement between Tottenham and Bayern is not to be expected before then @BILD_Sport
— Christian Falk (@cfbayern) July 14, 2023
Bayern need to up their game in Harry Kane negotiations Kane still has a year remaining on his contract, although he has been linked to a number of European teams. Nonetheless, the Bavarian club have emerged as the frontrunners in the battle.
Ultimately, an opening offer of $79 million wasn’t enough. Even though Levy has already told top clubs that their forward is not for sale, he would consider bids above $131 million for him.
Reports suggest that If Bayern can go beyond the most recently rejected sum of $92 million, then Spurs could be flexible on the fee.
Spurs risk losing Kane for free next season Despite Spurs’ poor season as a team, the striker had another outstanding individual year. He helped the team by scoring 37 goals, setting a new English record for goals scored in a single season.
The England international will go with the team to Australia and the Far East for pre-season training.
Their new coach Ange Postecoglu has been clear that Kane would still be considered the player in his 2023/24 plans. With the possibility of a free agency move in 2024, it maybe become financially impossible to turn down German advances.
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Kyle Walker's Bayern Munich move is alive and well. With speculation running for some time, we're now nearing a resolution. However, recent developments suggest a shift in the player's stance which has left Manchester City stunned. Last month, Walker seemed to dispel exit rumors by expressing his commitment to Manchester City and a desire to […]
Kyle Walker’s Bayern Munich move is alive and well. With speculation running for some time, we’re now nearing a resolution.
However, recent developments suggest a shift in the player’s stance which has left Manchester City stunned.
Last month, Walker seemed to dispel exit rumors by expressing his commitment to Manchester City and a desire to engage in contract negotiations.
Surprisingly, Sky Sport Germany has now reported that the 33-year-old has reached a verbal agreement with Bayern Munich. With the defender now prepared to sign for the club, there has been a change of heart.
The teams have not yet reached an agreement on a price, but a transfer may soon occur. Manchester City’s policy is to allow unhappy players to leave.
Can Manchester City stop Kyle Walker’s Bayern Munich move? Although City would want to retain the 33-year-old for next season and have been attempting to extend his deal, they could collect as much as $19.7m if they sold him.
Ever since his transfer from Spurs to Pep Guardiola’s unstoppable Manchester City team in 2017, Walker has been a major factor in the club’s success. He has helped the Citizens win five Premier Leagues and the long-awaited UEFA Champions League trophy.
However, the 27 league games last season may not have been enough to please the veteran right back. Walker’s possible transfer to the Bundesliga might provide room in City’s squad for France’s Benjamin Pavard.
EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City have now Benjamin Pavard on top of their list as new right back. 🚨🔵 #MCFC
Pavard is Man City’s priority in case Kyle Walker will join Bayern, deal advanced on player side but not completed yet.
Bayern and City will discuss about Walker and Pavard. pic.twitter.com/Fdkrk5YqpI
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 14, 2023
Walker replacement is already being lined up As reported by Fabrizio Romano, the Blues have narrowed their search for a new right back. It now includes Benjamin Pavard.
If Walker leaves for the Allianz Arena in the summer, the French defender is their top target. They’ve reportedly already had conversations with the player but haven’t started negotiating with Bayern.
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In recent times, there has been an increase in investments by sovereign wealth funds in sports. Saudi Arabia, represented by the country's Public Investment Fund (PIF), currently own Newcastle United. Moreover, Bloomberg reported on Thursday that the PIF has expressed interest in potentially acquiring another European club. To diversify the Saudi economy, boost the country's […]
In recent times, there has been an increase in investments by sovereign wealth funds in sports. Saudi Arabia, represented by the country’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), currently own Newcastle United.
Moreover, Bloomberg reported on Thursday that the PIF has expressed interest in potentially acquiring another European club.
To diversify the Saudi economy, boost the country’s worldwide reputation, and stimulate tourism, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has made sports a priority.
The 2030 FIFA World Cup bid will be a culmination of the process, as happened with Qatar prior to 2022.
Saudi Arabia has set aside billions to develop a variety of sports, from golf to Formula 1 and professional boxing.
Even the sports industry in the United States is increasingly benefiting from the infusion of money from the Middle East.
In a notable development the NBA has recently welcomed its inaugural investment from a sovereign wealth fund. In addition, it appears MLS could be the next American sports league to permit such investments in teams.
What did Graber say about possibility of taking Saudi Arabian investment? MLS commissioner Don Garber announced on Thursday that the league’s board members will address the subject of sovereign wealth fund investments. This will take place at an upcoming meeting in Washington.
Saudi sovereign wealth fund (PIF):
Investment performance:
• 2022: loss of $11 bn
• 2021: profit of $19 bnTotal assets:
• 2022: $778 bn
• 2021: $676 bnhttps://t.co/mYWANgPNE8— Ziad Daoud (@ZiadMDaoud) July 12, 2023
He also mentioned that the board is taking cues from other major US sports leagues. This includes hockey and basketball, which have already explored this avenue.
“Beyond the uniqueness of our structure, where we have private equity investing in our league. Ares Capital invested in our Miami team just very recently. The NHL and NBA have looked at having sovereign funds and pension funds. The MLS is looking at the same thing”, Garber declared in an interview on Bloomberg TV.
Graber on Lionel Messi’s move to MLS Furthermore, MLS club, Inter Miami, successfully wooed Lionel Messi away the wealth of Al-Hilal, which receives funding from the PIF.
“Having him say Major League Soccer is his league of choice, not Saudi Arabia, not FC Barcelona, it adds just a level of excitement and credibility and just enormous enthusiasm behind our league,” he said of Messi.
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When the Declan Rice money finally arrives, West Ham United will be flush with disposable income. Once Arsenal finalizes the deal, the Irons are reportedly confident that they can sign Southampton star James Ward-Prowse. Declan Rice's protracted transfer from West Ham to Arsenal has prompted much speculation about potential successors. The Gunners and their London […]
When the Declan Rice money finally arrives, West Ham United will be flush with disposable income. Once Arsenal finalizes the deal, the Irons are reportedly confident that they can sign Southampton star James Ward-Prowse.
Declan Rice’s protracted transfer from West Ham to Arsenal has prompted much speculation about potential successors.
The Gunners and their London rivals came to an agreement on a new British record of $138 million. Even though contracts were finalized weeks ago, there has been no formal announcement as yet.
Frustration has come to the fore at West Ham, waiting for Arsenal to complete this deal. Until the money comes through, they can’t realistically make steps to sign a Declan Rice replacement.
James Ward-Prowse seen as ideal Declan Rice replacement As Declan Rice is leaving for Arsenal, West Ham must replace him. David Moyes wants to find a new midfielder, but he also wants to give his attack more support since Michail Antonio is still the primary man up front.
West Ham Going for 25m
James Ward-Prowse
Just screams panic, buyYou know Declan Rice has been leaving for the last year & you go for Jwp..
Where is the planning
25m is max you pay for jwp
West Ham needs a statement signing this isnt it sadly
— E20Zone Tv (@E20WHU) July 14, 2023
James Ward-Prowse, captain of Southampton, who were relegated to the Championship, is one such target. The Daily Mail reports that West Ham are the clear frontrunners to recruit the English midfielder.
Furthermore, in April, the Hammers’ boss David Moyes said that he had previously attempted to get the 28-year-old to play for West Ham. Ward-Prowse is among the most talented young players to come through the Saints’ youth system.
How much do Southampton value their captain at? West Ham are ready to sign the midfielder, but will only pay half of Southampton’s asking price.
The Daily Mail adds that they are preparing a bid of $33 million, which falls around $10 million short of the asking price.
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Aston Villa are experiencing a hectic summer transfer window in the hopes of bolstering their squad. Unai Emery has set his sights on acquiring attacking players with Moussa Diaby a target. However, According to the Daily Mail, Villa have shown the most interest in a Brennan Johnson transfer. Forest value Johnson above $66 million, but […]
Aston Villa are experiencing a hectic summer transfer window in the hopes of bolstering their squad.
Unai Emery has set his sights on acquiring attacking players with Moussa Diaby a target.
However, According to the Daily Mail, Villa have shown the most interest in a Brennan Johnson transfer.
Forest value Johnson above $66 million, but Villa reportedly think they can negotiate a cheaper deal. Financial Fair Play concerns at Forest could facilitate a Brennan Johnson transfer.
His club even rejected Brentford’s $39 million offer last month. Despite this initial knock-back, the Bees could challenge Villa. They would need to smash their club record in an effort to get the Welsh international, according to The Telegraph.
Johnson is under contract with Forest until 2026, and the club is certain that he will continue to be an integral part of their ambitions.
I love Brennan Johnson, to the point where I've actively tried to convince my wife to name our first born Brennan, but if true £50mill would buy us 2 MGWs. Hope he stays but selling your prize assets at some point is part and parcel of being a bottom half prem league club #NFFC
— Dan Buckley (@danielbuckley92) July 14, 2023
Who is Brennan Johnson? The 22-year-old was a top performer for Steve Cooper’s Forest team last year. After avoiding an immediate relegation back to the Championship, the team relied on Johnson. Having graduated from Forest’s youth academy, he was a mainstay in the team all season.
With eight goals and three assists in 38 Premier League games, he would be tough to replace. The Welshman’s stellar play for his hometown team has unsurprisingly attracted attention.
Since the January transfer window, when Brentford had three offers for Johnson turned down by Forest, the club has been monitoring the youngster’s progress. There has been interest from Everton and West Ham United, but Villa have the upper hand since they can guarantee Johnson European football.
While any potential sale would likely be met with anger at the City Ground, Nottingham Forest may have their hand forced.
It’s understood the club needs to restore balance to their finances after an expenditure of $196 million on 27 players in 2022/23. This recruitment drive actually placed them among the top five highest spenders in football.
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Promotion and relegation may be coming to professional soccer here in the United States. The Athletic is reporting that the United Soccer League (USL) will soon vote on the possibility of bringing pro/rel to the lower divisions. According to the news outlet, the official vote by team owners is set for USL's board of governors […]
Promotion and relegation may be coming to professional soccer here in the United States. The Athletic is reporting that the United Soccer League (USL) will soon vote on the possibility of bringing pro/rel to the lower divisions.
According to the news outlet, the official vote by team owners is set for USL’s board of governors meeting in August.
Sources with The Athletic claim that there is optimism that the vote will pass. Nevertheless, final approval it is not necessarily a foregone conclusion just yet. If confirmed, the USL would be bring the first open league system to U.S. professional soccer in recent memory.
The initial vote in August will, however, not establish a concrete plan to bring pro/rel to the USL leagues. Instead, the vote will essentially gauge interest by club ownership in the idea of open leagues. Assuming the idea gains traction, the organization will then continue to work on ways to implement pro/rel in the USL.
If the USL can get matches to be played consistently on ABC, ESPN, or ESPN2 especially during a promotion /relegation battle that would be bigger for the leagues than having a tier one status would.
— Pope Squidious XVIII (@SquidiousXVIII) July 12, 2023
Team owner says changes needed regarding USL promotion and relegation Those in favor of an open system in USL believe that the move would create more interest in lower-level clubs. In fact, one USL team owner told The Athletic that Major League Soccer “will destroy” the lower leagues if they stick to the current model. A recent study has also claimed that failure rate of American soccer clubs is the worst in the world.
“If you somehow think continuing on our current trajectory will make us competitive and where we all want to be, you’re fooling yourself,” stated the anonymous owner.
“The reality is MLS will destroy USL long-term (on our current trajectory). But if USL successfully adopts pro/rel and can get division one sanctioning (for the top level), it’ll be transformed.”
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Will additional division be added to USL tiers? The USL was introduced in 1986 and has gone through a series of significant changes over the years. Under the current system, the organization operates the second, third, and fourth tier of U.S. soccer.
USL is aiming at becoming a first division league, and their angle to do that is through adopting promotion and relegation.
I expect every MLS hater to put their money where their mouth is and show up to support it.
If they adopt pro/rel and it flops, that dream is forever dead
— MLS Buzz (@MLS_Buzz) July 11, 2023
There is also consideration by the USL to create a brand new league that will fall into the third tier of the pyramid. This new division would place between the USL Championship and current third-tiered USL League One.
Introducing such a pyramid is essential to the USL’s future. It would also potentially be a place for expansion clubs to start.
Major League Soccer is not currently part of the plan for this upcoming vote. Pro/rel in USL would only affect clubs in these lower levels. Despite many Americans soccer fans wanting a full open league system throughout the country, there are no immediate plans for MLS to adopt pro/rel at the moment.
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Wrexham have officially revealed their new away and third kits ahead of their return to the English Football League. The Welsh side gained promotion to League Two back in April after winning the National League title. Moving out of the National League gave the team a new option in jersey color. Italian sportswear company Macron […]
Wrexham have officially revealed their new away and third kits ahead of their return to the English Football League.
The Welsh side gained promotion to League Two back in April after winning the National League title. Moving out of the National League gave the team a new option in jersey color.
Italian sportswear company Macron has outfitted the club a mostly white away shirt for the 2023/24 season. The jersey also features a large dark green vertical stripe down the front of the shirt, flanked by smaller red stripes.
The retail shirts will include a back sponsorship logo of VistaPrint. However, authentic, match-worn jerseys are also set to feature an HP logo as well.
Wrexham allowed to have black kit after promotion The third jerseys are set to be all back, something that was previously unavailable for the club to do. Wrexham co-owner revealed via Twitter that the team couldn’t opt for all back shirts while playing in the National League.
Nevertheless, they can now choose any color they want thanks to promotion to the EFL.
I’ve been trying to get this one made for 3 years. Under national league rule, we couldn’t have a black kit. Not a problem anymore 😉 pic.twitter.com/xCXGzuRpmX
— Rob McElhenney (@RMcElhenney) July 12, 2023
The black color signifies North Wales’ coal mining history. Separating from their home and away shirts, this third kit features a small button-up collar. Red detailing stripes around the sleeves and waist help break up the monotone look.
The bright color is also featured on the Macron logo on the chest of the jerseys as well.
Featured on all three Wrexham shirts is their new corporate sponsor United. The Welsh club recently signed a deal with the American airline company as a front-of-shirt sponsor.
New jerseys available to purchase on Thursday Both jerseys will be available to purchase online beginning on Thursday, July 13th. Wrexham also announced that they have improved the club’s official website to handle the increased flow of traffic to purchase jerseys. The Welsh side recently made the team’s home jersey available for purchase as well.
Wrexham will likely unveil the new kits during their upcoming summer tour of the United States. The Red Dragons will play four preseason matches stateside. This includes fixtures against Premier League duo Chelsea and Manchester United.
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CBS Sports has announced the addition of a new live studio show that focuses on women's soccer. Attacking Third debuts on Monday, July 17th at 4PM (ET) and is set to run for a full hour. The show is available to stream exclusively on CBS Sports Golazo Network, a 24-hour soccer streaming channel that's available […]
CBS Sports has announced the addition of a new live studio show that focuses on women’s soccer. Attacking Third debuts on Monday, July 17th at 4PM (ET) and is set to run for a full hour. The show is available to stream exclusively on CBS Sports Golazo Network, a 24-hour soccer streaming channel that’s available via Paramount+ and Pluto TV. It is to become the first all women’s soccer television show in the United States.
Attacking Third originally began as a podcast with a similar focus on the women’s game. The podcast has spread to become the number one women’s soccer social brand here in the United States. The popularity of the podcast has propelled it to become an official studio show for the network.
Familiar faces to headline show’s coverage The new show is set to air Monday, Wednesday, and Friday each week at the 4PM (ET) time slot. Coverage includes, but not necessarily limited to, NWSL, USWNT, Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL), and UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL).
Popular CBS Sports reporter Jenny Chiu and host Poppy Miller lead coverage of Attacking Third in its opening week. The dynamic duo is set to be joined in the studio by former NWSL players Jordan Angeli and Darian Jenkins. Analysts Lisa Carlin and Christine Cupo, as well as reporters SandraHerreraand AnitaJones, also contribute to the show.
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CBS Attacking Third show’s introduction coincides with Women’s World Cup Timing of the move couldn’t be better for those that may want more expert analysis on the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The tournament is set to start on Thursday, July 20 in Australia and New Zealand. The USWNT begins their road to the final two days later when they face Vietnam.
As the upcoming competition is to be played on the other side of the world, watching USWNT matches live may be difficult. For instance, the third group stage fixture for the Americans is set to start at 3AM (ET) on Tuesday, August 1.
Attacking Third could also be the preferred choice for Women’s World Cup coverage here in the States. FOX Sports currently has the English-language broadcasting rights for the tournament stateside. The network is not exactly extremely popular in their soccer coverage. This means that many soccer fans may opt to also watch Attacking Third to catch up on the tournament’s headlines.
CBS Sports Golazo is the network’s 24-hour digital soccer network. The channel can be accessed for free via CBSSports.com, the CBS Sports app on Smart TVs, the CBS Sports mobile app, Pluto TV, and Paramount+.
The Premier League Summer Series is a brand-new tournament. Scheduled for July, it features Chelsea, Newcastle, Fulham, Brighton, Brentford and Aston Villa playing games across the East Coast of the United States. But if you don't live near any of the venues hosting games, you may be wondering if you can watch on TV. The […]
The Premier League Summer Series is a brand-new tournament. Scheduled for July, it features Chelsea, Newcastle, Fulham, Brighton, Brentford and Aston Villa playing games across the East Coast of the United States. But if you don’t live near any of the venues hosting games, you may be wondering if you can watch on TV.
The good news is that every game in the series is streamed live on Peacock Premium. Peacock coverage also includes pre- and post-game studio analysis for each gameday.
The bad news is that only two matches are set to be broadcast on linear TV. That’s not ideal for the soccer fan who does not have Peacock.
Here’s the full list of games and where you can watch:
Premier League Summer Series TV Schedule All of the following times are US Eastern Time (ET).
Saturday, July 22
7:00 PM – Chelsea vs Brighton – Peacock
Sunday, July 23
4:00 PM – Fulham vs Brentford – Peacock
7:00 PM – Newcastle vs Aston Villa – Peacock
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Wednesday, July 26
5:30 PM – Brentford vs Brighton – Peacock
7:00 PM – Fulham vs Aston Villa – Peacock
8:15 PM – Chelsea vs Newcastle – Peacock
Friday, July 28
7:30 PM – Brighton vs Newcastle – Peacock
Sunday, July 30
12:00 PM – Aston Villa vs Brentford – USA, Peacock and Fubo
2:45 PM – Chelsea vs Fulham – NBC, Peacock and Fubo
Only the last two games on July 30 will be shown on traditional TV. Your local NBC channel is available over the air via an antenna, and on cable, streaming and satellite. USA Network can be found on almost all cable, streaming and satellite providers as well.
Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Sling Blue all carry both networks if you’re in the market for a streaming service that’s similar to regular cable TV. Our Fubo vs Sling comparison may be helpful if you’re interested in that route.
But, without Peacock, you’ll miss the majority of the Summer Series. You can however currently get Peacock for an entire year for $20, for a limited time. That’s a decent deal – and ensures you can see the entire Premier League schedule this season.
For the latest TV listings and ticket information, including summer friendlies this year in the United States, check out our upcoming matches and summer friendlies pages.
Many people will say Lionel Messi reached the pinnacle of his career by winning the 2022 World Cup. It should come as no surprise that his talents have helped him amass a sizeable fortune. While he was still playing for Barcelona, he amassed most of his wealth; but, after moving to PSG, his personal fortune […]
Many people will say Lionel Messi reached the pinnacle of his career by winning the 2022 World Cup. It should come as no surprise that his talents have helped him amass a sizeable fortune.
While he was still playing for Barcelona, he amassed most of his wealth; but, after moving to PSG, his personal fortune has expanded significantly.
Messi has once again closed a deal that will make him an enormous amount of money. However, but he is not yet the highest-paid player in the world despite the fact that he just moved to Inter Miami. Having moved from the Premier League to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list. He earns an annual salary of $136 million.
But, it’s still reasonable to assume that the Argentine is comfortable financially. The 36-year-old will not only earn the most money of any player in MLS history, but he is also in the process of negotiating an equity option with Inter Miami.
In addition, he will have the opportunity to benefit from the league’s broadcast and clothing contracts.
My colleague Shwetha Surendran @UsernameShwe breaks down what Messi’s unique Miami deal means for everyone else… https://t.co/DU15qW45SD
— T.J. Quinn (@TJQuinnESPN) July 11, 2023
Why are MLS owners upset about Lionel Messi’s arrival? According to Sportico‘s report, MLS owners are concerned about the specifics of the deal. It has been stated that the club owners have been kept in the dark about the intricacies of Messi’s deal.
Some people have voiced their dissatisfaction with the lack of openness from the league, especially in reference to how the special pay can affect the competition.
“It’s fun to think about all the ways this could transform the league. But how do I know if I like the deal when I don’t know what’s in the deal?” one unnamed owner is quoted as saying.
The crux of the misunderstanding derives from the potential role that Messi may play in the league’s new media relationship with Apple.
The headline value of the 10-year arrangement is $2.5 billion. However, this is just a guaranteed minimum amount. Major League Soccer earns an average of $250 million each year, and Apple and the MLS have agreed to split any extra upside from the sale of the Season Pass package.
“As long as I don’t go backwards, I’m not concerned in any way if he’s sharing in upside that he’s driving. Because it likely wouldn’t be there without him,” another club owner said.
The superstar is on the cusp of signing a contract with Inter Miami that would continue for around two and a half years. It’s value is $150 million in salary and stock options. As per those who are aware of the proposal, Inter Miami will foot the entire bill.
However, even that figure conceals a certain amount of detail. The next question that is posed by the study is whether equity refers to a majority stake or a minority stake, as well as what the value of this is.
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A determination to earn all possible bonuses is only worsening PSG's Kylian Mbappe transfer crisis. Last month, the 24-year-old plunged the club into chaos by penning a letter stating he wouldn't renew his contract. Nasser Al-Khelaifi, chairman of Paris Saint-Germain, responded to the story by denying that the French champions would let their key asset […]
A determination to earn all possible bonuses is only worsening PSG’s Kylian Mbappe transfer crisis. Last month, the 24-year-old plunged the club into chaos by penning a letter stating he wouldn’t renew his contract.
Nasser Al-Khelaifi, chairman of Paris Saint-Germain, responded to the story by denying that the French champions would let their key asset depart for free in a 2024.
As the Spanish newspaper Marca points out, Mbappe has no reason to forego the massive amounts of money coming his way. The Parisians have little leverage to prevent the World Cup winner from running out his current deal.
There is ‘no hurry’ for the player to transfer this summer, according to the publication. He will only do so if he is guaranteed the money PSG agreed to pay him a year ago. Mbappe would also want a sizable signing-fee from Real Madrid.
🚨💣 BREAKING: PSG made a commitment to the FFP to include Mbappé’s salary and bonuses in the accounts. In return, they plan to sell Mbappé to make even. A free departure could put PSG in a complicated financial situation. @Tanziloic pic.twitter.com/C9yQecxIyp
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) July 4, 2023
Kylian Mbappe due lucrative bonuses before 2024 If Mbappe remains at PSG for another year, he will get a massive loyalty bonus thanks to the eye-popping deal he signed to stay with the club, estimated to be worth over $89 million by El Pais.
If the French captain were to sign a new deal before July 31, he would be eligible for $67 million. The anticipated range for a bid that would adequately represent those amounts is thus about $224 million, virtually eliminating everyone except Real Madrid as potential destinations for the striker.
PSG are reportedly making a strong effort to convince the ex-Monaco player to sign a new contract with the club.. No progress is anticipated until the conclusion of the current month. The player will rejoin the Parisians in August for preseason under new manager Luis Enrique.
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Telemundo have officially unveiled their 2023 Women's World Cup TV coverage plans. The television network is the Spanish-language home of the tournament in the U.S. In all, Telemundo, and their broadcasting partners, will air every single match of the tournament. The networks will produce over 550 total hours of Women's World Cup TV coverage between […]
Telemundo have officially unveiled their 2023 Women’s World Cup TV coverage plans. The television network is the Spanish-language home of the tournament in the U.S.
In all, Telemundo, and their broadcasting partners, will air every single match of the tournament. The networks will produce over 550 total hours of Women’s World Cup TV coverage between July 20 and August 11.
Furthermore, NBCUniversal Telemundo’s executive vice president of sports, Eli Velazquez, commented on the historic move.
“For the first time ever in Spanish-language history, we will have all 64 matches broadcasted across our linear platforms, live.”
“In addition, for the first time ever, all 64 matches will stream on our direct-to-consumer platform.”
NEW: FIFA sought to cash in on the popularity of the Women’s World Cup by selling major broadcast rights separately for the first time.
Things haven’t gone as planned.
Here’s what went wrong—and how many millions it’s falling short.https://t.co/PpEAzaLMdu
— Rachel Bachman (@Bachscore) July 13, 2023
Peacock also offering Women’s World Cup TV coverage Telemundo will share their Spanish-language coverage of the Women’s World Cup with various broadcasting partners. Along with the television network, tournament coverage is also on Peacock Premium, Universo, and the Telemundo app. More than half of the competition’s matches will broadcast directly on Telemundo.
“For the first time ever in U.S. media history, our broadcast television network Telemundo will carry 33 matches,” continued Velazquez.
“This is a demonstration of our commitment to the sport, our commitment to the growth of the game, and that this tournament has arrived once and for all.”
Tournament matches to air in unusual time slots In addition to broadcasting every Women’s World Cup match, Telemundo and their partners will also offer exclusive content of the competition as well. This includes on-demand content, full-match replays, and more.
The upcoming 2023 Women’s World Cup will begin on Thursday, July 20th. The United States women’s national team will begin their tournament against Vietnam one day later.
Australia and New Zealand are co-hosting the competition. Because of the significant time difference between these countries and the U.S., the USWNT’s opening matchup will kick-off at 9PM (ET).
English-language coverage of the tournament is on FOX and their sister cable channels.
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Lionel Messi made the surprising announcement that he would be joining Inter Miami on June 7. His arrival, as one of the most recognizable athletes in the world, will breathe new life into US soccer. In 2026, Miami will play host to World Cup matches, and the city is home to more than 100,000 Argentines. […]
Lionel Messi made the surprising announcement that he would be joining Inter Miami on June 7. His arrival, as one of the most recognizable athletes in the world, will breathe new life into US soccer.
In 2026, Miami will play host to World Cup matches, and the city is home to more than 100,000 Argentines.
Having seen his two-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain expire, Messi held free agent status.
After picking the MLS franchise, the Argentinan should make his first appearance for Inter Miami in the League’s Cup. This debut will take place on July 21 against Cruz Azul.
Who will broadcast Lionel Messi’s US Open Cup debut in Argentina? Messi’s participation in the next games is taken for granted. TyC Sports reports that the Argentine television network will broadcast Lionel Messi’s US Open Cup debut.
Inter Miami will face FC Cincinnati in the 2023 US Open Cup semi-finals. US Soccer owns US Open Cup broadcasting rights. Therefore, Messi’s move to MLS is a boost to the US Soccer Federation.
The semi-final game will take place at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on August 23. TyC Sports also reported that on Sunday, July 16, the Argentine network would air Lionel Messi’s unveiling.
The addition of Lionel Messi could help Inter Miami win their first trophy in club history. They are just two wins away from clinching the crown. Furthermore, FC Cincinnati, who currently holds the lead in both the Eastern Conference and Supporters’ Shield rankings, stand in their way.
If Messi’s new club manages to secure victory in the US Open Cup, they could potentially earn a qualification spot for the next season’s CONCACAF Champions Cup.
This competition involves clubs from the CONCACAF region, and in Major League Soccer, the winners of the MLS Cup and the top teams from the previous season’s two conferences gain direct entry, alongside the US Open Cup victor.
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Apple has held talks with Bundesliga executives regarding rights to the top-flight German league, sources familiar with the matter have told World Soccer Talk. Currently, ESPN has an exclusive rights deal with the Bundesliga through until the end of the 2025/26 season. ESPN's partnership with the Bundesliga, which began in 2020 as a streaming-only rights […]
Apple has held talks with Bundesliga executives regarding rights to the top-flight German league, sources familiar with the matter have told World Soccer Talk.
Currently, ESPN has an exclusive rights deal with the Bundesliga through until the end of the 2025/26 season. ESPN’s partnership with the Bundesliga, which began in 2020 as a streaming-only rights deal in the United States, paved the way for Apple to sign its 10-year streaming-only deal with MLS. Reportedly, the ESPN deal with the Bundesliga is worth $30 million per year.
Bundesliga’s ability to prove that a streaming-only model works recently paid dividends again. In Canada, streaming service DAZN acquired the Bundesliga rights through 2026.
The expiration dates for both the US and Canadian media rights deals line up to end at the close of the 2025/26 season. But so do several other major Bundesliga media deals worldwide. Quite possibly, the Bundesliga and Apple may be interested in a deal that includes more than just the US and Canada.
Apple and Bundesliga could help expand German league’s reach Apple’s interest in the German Bundesliga is part of an effort by the tech giant to expand its live sports offering. While talks between Apple and Bundesliga are preliminary, according to our sources, it does indicate that the German league officials are keeping their options open for the next rights bidding.
World Soccer Talk has reached out to Apple for comment. A spokesman for the Bundesliga declined to comment.
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MLS and Apple partnership Thus far, Apple’s partnership with MLS has been relatively successful. While unwilling to share any viewing numbers, sources have informed World Soccer Talk that MLS partners are satisfied with the Apple partnership. At the same time, MLS owners are excited about Messi’s pending arrival, but also feeling like they’ve been left in the dark about how the deal is structured.
No doubt, Lionel Messi joining Inter Miami is going to generate more interest in MLS Season Pass. In the rights deal, MLS gets a minimum guarantee of $250 million per season from Apple.
But could a similar streaming subscription service produce results with the Bundesliga on Apple TV? Fans of Bundesliga clubs are loyal, and interest in the league continues to grow. It features some of the best television production in world soccer, and the league runs like clockwork. Certainly there’s room for growth worldwide, but the German league does face some tough competition.
Regardless, if Apple did sign a rights deal with the Bundesliga in the next few years, one advantage is that the partnership could benefit from the mistakes made with MLS Season Pass. Apple has made considerable improvements to the MLS Season Pass experience since launching. Those changes such as hiding scores would benefit future soccer deals.
An Apple and Bundesliga partnership may be a match made in heaven, but certainly the next rights deal is at least eighteen months away from getting serious. In that time, there’s plenty of other media giants who may be circling overhead to expand their offerings.
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The owner of newly promoted Premier League side Sheffield United is currently looking to sell the club. The Blades only just recently gained access back to the English top flight after finishing second in the Championship last season. Sheffield United last played in the Premier League during the 2021/22 campaign. Nevertheless, Bloomberg is now reporting […]
The owner of newly promoted Premier League side Sheffield United is currently looking to sell the club. The Blades only just recently gained access back to the English top flight after finishing second in the Championship last season. Sheffield United last played in the Premier League during the 2021/22 campaign.
Nevertheless, Bloomberg is now reporting that Saudi Prince Abdullah bin Musaid Al Saud wants to sell the team. The businessman previously purchased a 50% stake in the club back in 2013. Former Blades co-owner Kevin McCabe then offered to sell his remaining shares of the team to the Saudi Prince. Abdullah bin Musaid Al Saud agreed and officially took over full ownership of United in late 2017.
Blades have gone through financial difficulties as of late Promotion for the club has come at a particularly opportune time. The Blades have endured a tough financial situation in recent years. In fact, the team was given a transfer ban just last year for failing to pay installments on former transfer agreements. Gaining promotion back to the Premier League gives the club a significant financial boost. However, the current ownership is still looking to make a profit by selling the team.
The aforementioned news source claims that United’s owner is expecting to ask for about $221 million to sell the club. This valuation would be higher than what businessman Bill Foley paid for Bournemouth back in December. The American reportedly spent up to $186 million to acquire the South Coast club.
Club CEO breaks silence on ordeal Sheffield United’s CEO Stephen Bettis recently spoke to Sky Sports on the issue. “There’s no secret that our owner would consider selling the club. He’s made that publicly known, so I’m not telling you something that you don’t already know,” stated Bettis. “But what I will say is that he’s looking for the right person to take over the club. There have been obviously been discussions, interested parties, but they never got across the final hurdle.”
🗣️ “There’s no secret that our owner would consider selling the club. He’s looking for the right person to take over the club.”
Sheffield United CEO Stephen Bettis says the current owner will only sell to a suitable buyer. 💰 pic.twitter.com/G5mYXwKclK
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) July 13, 2023
Sheffield United currently have six preseason friendlies on the fixture list ahead of the 2023/14 season. Their first game will come against National League side Chesterfield on Saturday, July 15th. So far, Anis Slimane has been the only summer signing by the Blades up until this point. The Tunisia international just joined the club for an undisclosed fee on Thursday.
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The failure rate of American soccer clubs in the United States is the worst in the world. It's abysmal, both on the men's and women's side of the game. From 1992 to present, the United States has seen more than 150 men's and women's professional soccer teams go out of business. However, listen to any […]
The failure rate of American soccer clubs in the United States is the worst in the world. It’s abysmal, both on the men’s and women’s side of the game. From 1992 to present, the United States has seen more than 150 men’s and women’s professional soccer teams go out of business.
However, listen to any press conference in the United States where a question is posed to a visiting soccer coach or player from overseas. You’ll always hear the same defacto question regurgitated, year after year. “What do you think about the growth of soccer in the United States?”
We’ve been hearing about the growth of American soccer since the early 1990s. We hosted the 1994 World Cup (and are set to be the main host of World Cup 2026). We’ve established a men’s first division that has grown to 30 teams. And the lower divisions have somewhat stabilized and continued to grow.
However, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. American soccer clubs have failed during this modern era, just as they have in the past. The harsh, cold reality is staring us in the face.
The USA: a paradox of soccer history The history of the game in the US goes back almost as long as anywhere else. The first clubs popped up in the second half of the 1800s, and professional leagues appeared late in that century. The U.S. Open Cup dates to 1913. But messy feuds in the early 20th century, a fractured league system, and the rise of other sports has helped deliver a club collapse rate that is certainly the highest in the world.
The oldest, continuously operating, team playing in a US league is the Vancouver Whitecaps (known as the Vancouver 86ers from 1986-2000). The oldest US-based teams are the Charleston Battery and Richmond Kickers, both born in 1993. The Seattle Sounders (1994) and CF Montréal (né Impact, 1992) are the only other existing teams that predate the formation of Major League Soccer.
While there are teams that utilize branding from the NASL or other leagues, the originals all folded at one point. You can find some teams that actually had as many as four separate, unique iterations over the years.
While the outdoor game might seem more prosperous and stable in the last 30 years, that’s not entirely the case. We’ve lost more than 150 men’s and women’s professionally sanctioned clubs since 1992. So not even counting the myriad of other clubs that disappeared before the 1990s, there are more dead American professional soccer clubs than existing ones. That includes three MLS teams: the Miami Fusion, Tampa Bay Mutiny, and Chivas USA. Three entire professional leagues have also disappeared – the WUSA (2000-2003), WPS (2007-2012), and NASL (2011-2017).
As a comparison, only 31 professional clubs from the top four divisions in England have folded since 1888. And of those, only six are completely gone – the rest were succeeded by phoenix clubs who still play to this day.
Failure of American soccer clubs: Why does this continue to happen? Just this year, Rochester NY FC, formerly the Rhinos (the only non-MLS team to win the Open Cup since 1996), folded weeks before the MLS NEXT Pro season. Austin Bold, Fresno FC, Bethlehem Steel, Reno 1868, Saint Louis FC, Lansing Ignite, Bay Cities FC, Atlanta SC, Valley United, and Stumptown AC are some of the other clubs we’ve lost in the past four years alone.
At the end of the day, like many things, it usually comes down to money.
Even at the top level of the game, many clubs aren’t profitable in and of themselves, and lose a significant amount of money each year. But why do clubs in other nations survive, and even thrive, for generations while American sides struggle? There are plenty of reasons.
HIGH UP-FRONT COSTS One thing we do, at least in MLS, USL, and NWSL, that many countries don’t is charge expansion fees for new clubs. This isn’t a licensing fee paid to the federation to operate, but a payment to a league entity to secure an exclusive place in that division. The most recent MLS addition (San Diego) cost $500 million. USL (division 2) will run you about $20 million, and the NWSL (women’s D1) is now over $50 million.
That’s just for your team to exist. These fees don’t include staffing, player contracts, or infrastructure. So when starting a professional club in America, you’re in a big financial hole before you even start to pay for the things you actually need to operate. This high entry barrier can stop clubs from forming in the first place.
If you do manage to get started, it can be a tough go. If you can’t find someone to sell the club off to, you’ll likely never recoup that initial investment.
NO UPWARD MOBILITY OR OWNERSHIP FLEXIBILITY We often (sometimes famously) see investors purchase lower division clubs in other countries. Particularly if a club runs into trouble, either a new owner, or sometimes a group of supporters, will purchase the club, allowing it to go on.
But clubs are attractive investments overseas because they can be purchased for relatively cheap. And then, if you win, the value, and revenue, in the club grows as you move up divisions. In the US, there’s not much financial incentive to purchase an existing lower division side. So when a club owner gives up, clubs often disappear with them.
In addition, the USSF professional league standards (PLS) effectively makes majority supporter ownership or similar setups impossible. That means, even if they had the will and the resources, a group of dedicated supporters could not keep a team around.
FOOLHEARTY OWNERSHIP For decades, soccer has been presented as “the next big thing” in America. Since the days of the first NASL, owners have jumped in with new teams, hoping to cash in on a surefire wave of profits as the sport explodes in the country. Of course, that has never actually happened. Well, at least not with the domestic game anyway.
When, for some strange reason, sub-par quality soccer doesn’t immediately pay big dividends, owners bail and clubs flash out of existence as quickly as they came.
PLAYER PROBLEMS Since, as noted above, there is no possibility of winning your way into a higher division, there is little incentive to spend big on your roster. Likewise, since there is no risk of relegation, there are cheaper ownerships even at the top level who don’t do everything they can on the roster side of things to try and win.
So oftentimes player contracts are of the short-term variety. And when a desirable player does come along, another club will just wait out the contract to sign them with no fee. It’s gotten a little better, but the transfer market involving lower-division US teams is slim to none.
In addition, few US teams receive solidarity payments of any sort. Around the world, clubs that contributed to the development of a player will get a cut of transfer fees when that player is sold. But even if a professional team in the US has an academy, they don’t get this source of revenue.
PERCEPTION IS REALITY Obviously the inability to win your way up by merit hinders both initial investment in clubs and “stick-to-itiveness” from owners.
But on top of that, there’s a general attitude towards the sport in the US that can easily stifle interest, revenues, and therefore, sustainability.
For lower division teams, shaking the “minor league” image is difficult to do – even though most clubs are independent and aren’t affiliates of teams in a higher division. When it comes to getting media coverage and drawing fans, this can make it hard to cultivate a sustainable level of interest around the team. And when people don’t care, they don’t spend money, and it’s a downward spiral.
But even for major league teams it’s a different side of the same perception issue. Mainstream media often places MLS teams behind NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, plus college and individual sports, in the pecking order. This is especially true in larger markets. Couple American sports media indifference with competition from higher-level international leagues, and you’ve got a recipe for clubs that struggle to become self-sustaining.
The three MLS teams that folded, Chivas, Fusion and Mutiny, all suffered from ineffective branding and other missteps that definitely didn’t help. But being fourth, fifth, or in Chivas’ case, eighth fiddle in a crowded major sports market made it extra hard to gain and retain relevance.
GEOGRAPHY The USA is by far the largest country when it comes to its sports leagues’ footprints. Other nations such as Brazil, China or Russia are also massive, but have more concentrated population zones that host most of the teams.
Every one of our professional men’s and women’s leagues spans an entire continent. Whether it’s division one or division three, cross-continental travel is a common occurrence. Especially for the lower division teams, travel costs can get out of control very quickly.
DISCONNECTED LEAGUES Because our professional leagues are not connected in any way, they compete with each other for markets and owners. Since clubs don’t earn their place in the pyramid on the field, you can simply purchase a spot at the top of a local soccer ecosystem. In some cases, this can cause existing clubs to quickly become irrelevant in their own town. This fate has befallen clubs in Austin, Atlanta, south Florida, and other locations in the past twenty years. One has to wonder if doom is also the destiny of San Diego Loyal and Albion San Diego, both pro clubs facing the arrival of a division one MLS team in their market.
Stay of execution? Don’t count on it. It’s unlikely, short of relocation, that we’ll see another MLS team fail anytime soon. That’s a very good thing. However, at the division two and three levels and on the women’s side, losing a club, or clubs, remains a very real threat each year. The teams outside of MLS make up the majority of professional clubs in our country. Sadly, with the way our league system works, the cemetery of American soccer will almost certainly be adding more graves in the future.
As the World Cup returns to our shores, the game is undeniably in a better place than it was in the early 1990s. However the facade lined with new teams and fancy stadiums masks a still shaky foundation and future. One where your club existing next season is still not a sure thing.
Rest in peace US soccer clubs Take a look at the following list of former US soccer clubs to see which ones ceased to exist (from 1992 to present). List is courtesy of @reformUSsoccer
AC St. Louis
Amarillo Challengers
Ann Arbor Elite
Arkansas A’s
Atlanta Lightning
Atlanta Magic
Atlanta SC
Atlanta Silverbacks
Austin Aztex
Austin Bold FC
Austin Lone Stars
Baltimore Bays
Bay Cities FC
Birmingham Grasshoppers
Boca Raton Sabres
Boston Bulldogs
Boston Storm
Brandon Braves
California Jaguars
California United Strikers
California Victory
Cape Cod Crusaders
Central California Valley Hydrea
Chattanooga Express
Chico Rooks
Chivas USA
Cincinnati Cheetahs
Cincinnati Kings
Cincinnati Riverhawks
Cleveland City Stars
Cocoa Expos
Colorado Comets
Columbia Heat
Connecticut Wolves
Coral Springs Kicks
Crystal Palace Baltimore
Dallas Lightning
Dallas Rockets
Delaware Wizards
Detroit Wheels/Dynamite
DFW Tornados
East Bay Red Riders
East Los Angeles Cobras
El Paso Patriots
F.C. New York
Florida Stars
Fort Lauderdale Kicks
Fort Lauderdale Strikers
Fresno FC
Gwinnett County Screamers
Hampton Roads Hurricane
Harrisburg City Islanders/Penn FC
Hawaii Tsunami
Hershey Wildcats
Indiana Blast
Jacksonville Cyclones
Jacksonville Fury
Jersey Dragons
Kansas City All-Stars
Knoxville Impact
Lansing Ignite FC
Las Vegas Quicksilver
Lehigh Valley Steam
Lexington Bluegrass Bandits
Lincoln Brigade
Louisville Thoroughbreds
Lubbock Lazers
Maryland Mania
Memphis Jackals
Mesquite Kickers
Miami Fusion
Michigan Madness
Milwaukee Rampage
Milwaukee Wave United
Minnesota Thunder
MLS Project 40
Montclair Standard Falcons
Myrtle Beach Boys
Nashville Metros
New Mexico Chiles
New Orleans Storm
New York Centaurs
New York Fever
North Bay Breakers
North Jersey Imperials
New York Cosmos
Ohio Xoggz
Oklahoma City FC
Oklahoma City Slickers
Oklahoma City Warriors
Omaha Flames
Orange County Waves
Orlando Lions
Orlando Sundogs
Penn FC
Permian Basin Mirage
Philadelphia Freedom
Philadelphia Fury
Phoenix FC
Puerto Rico FC
Puerto Rico Islanders
Raleigh Capital Express
Raleigh Flyers
Rayo OKC
Real Maryland Monarchs
Reno 1868 FC
Reno Rattlers
Rochester Rhinos
Rockford Raptors
Sacramento Geckos
San Antonio Pumas
San Antonio Scorpions
San Diego Flash
San Diego Top Guns
San Fernando Valley Golden Eagles
San Francisco Bay Diablos
San Francisco Bay Seals
San Francisco Deltas
San Francisco United All Blacks
San Jose Hawks
Santa Cruz Surf
Shasta Scorchers
Silicon Valley Firebirds
Sioux City Breeze
South Florida Flamingos
St. Louis FC
St. Louis Knights
Staten Island Vipers
Stumptown AC
Syracuse Salty Dogs
Tampa Bay Mutiny
Texas Arsenal
Toledo Twisters
Tucson Amigos
Tulsa Renegades
Tulsa Roughnecks (1993-2000)
Valley United FC
Virginia Beach Mariners
Virginia Cavalry FC
VSI Tampa Bay FC
Washington Mustangs
Wichita Blue
Wilmington Hammerheads
Former Professional Women’s Clubs:
Atlanta Beat
Boston Breakers
Carolina Courage
Los Angeles Sol
Philadelphia Charge
Philadelphia Independence
FC Gold Pride
FC Kansas City
magicJack
New York Power
Saint Louis Athletica
San Diego Spirit
San Jose CyberRays
Washington Freedom
Utah Royals
Western New York Flash
Former Professional Men’s, Currently Amateur:
Charlotte Eagles
Chicago House AC
Carolina Dynamo
FC Tucson
Jacksonville Armada
Long Island Rough Riders
New Amsterdam FC
Reading Rage/Reading United
Arsenal began their preseason on Thursday with a 1-1 draw against Nurnberg. The game in Germany predictably featured a plethora of players throughout the fixture. Among the second-half substitutes were an American duo, as well as a debut for new signing Kai Havertz. The North London outfit was, however, forced to make a late change […]
Arsenal began their preseason on Thursday with a 1-1 draw against Nurnberg. The game in Germany predictably featured a plethora of players throughout the fixture. Among the second-half substitutes were an American duo, as well as a debut for new signing Kai Havertz.
The North London outfit was, however, forced to make a late change to their starting lineup. Club captain Martin Odegaard picked up a slight injury in the warmup. Portuguese playmaker Fabio Vieira replaced the attacking midfielder in the middle of the pitch. With Odegaard out, central defender Gabriel filled in as captain for the game.
Star player in midseason form for Arsenal friendly Bukayo Saka opened the scoring for the visitors less than seven minutes into the match. The star collected the ball out on the right flank, cut back into the box, and struck a perfectly placed shot into the bottom corner of the net. Despite it being the first preseason game of the summer, Saka’s strike was certainly impressive. Defender Ben White provided the assist on the goal with a clever ball over the top of the defense.
Perhaps even more interesting than the actual scores of these preseason games are the tactics and positioning of Arsenal players. With Eddie Nketiah, Bukayo Saka, and Reiss Nelson leading the front line on Thursday, Leandro Trossard was deployed in midfield. The Belgian international essentially took up the role previously played by Granit Xhaka. Defender Jakub Kiwior also regularly tucked into midfield throughout the first half as well.
Havertz, Balogun enter as second-half subs Gunners boss Mikel Arteta made a host of changes ahead of the start of the second half. In particular, one substitution interested Arsenal fans. Kai Havertz, the club’s newest official signing, entered the fray as a replacement for Reiss Nelson. The German, however, would slot into Trossard’s spot in midfield. Gabriel Jesus also came on for the second half as well, taking the captain’s armband in the process.
United States men’s national team striker Folarin Balogun then replaced Trossard in the 55th minute of the match. The Belgian also appeared to be nursing a minor injury as well. Balogun, playing on the right flank, would hit the post with a shot from a difficult angle just six minutes after entering the match. Fellow American Auston Trusty featured for Arteta’s team in the second half of the game as well.
Hosts grab equalizer thanks to gift from goalie Nurnberg leveled the scoreline in the 62nd minute thanks to a gift by Gunners goalkeeper Karl Hein. The third-choice keeper attempted a dangerous pass to midfielder Jorginho while well out of his goal. However, Kanji Okunuki pounced on the loose ball and put it into the wide-open net. Another mistake by Hein in the 74th minute nearly gave Nurnberg the lead, but the hosts couldn’t take advantage of the opportunity.
Another 90 minutes in the tank ⛽️ pic.twitter.com/h8AZx3SdzO
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 13, 2023
Balogun also had a chance to grab a goal in the 90th minute as well. Nevertheless, the American put his shot just wide of the post on a one-on-one chance with the opposing goalkeeper. As a result, the match finished all square in the end. The Gunners will continue their preseason plans with a tour of the United States. Their first fixture Stateside is the MLS All-Star game set for July 19th.
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Disney CEO Bob Iger has revealed that the massive media conglomerate may soon sell their broadcast television assets. This would obviously include traditional network TV channel ABC. Iger announced the news on Thursday morning during an interview with CNBC. The business executive just received a two-year contract extension with Disney earlier in the week. Iger […]
Disney CEO Bob Iger has revealed that the massive media conglomerate may soon sell their broadcast television assets. This would obviously include traditional network TV channel ABC. Iger announced the news on Thursday morning during an interview with CNBC.
The business executive just received a two-year contract extension with Disney earlier in the week. Iger previously served as president of ABC during the 1990s and then transitioned to his current role. After serving as CEO of Disney for 15 years, Iger left to take another position with the company. However, he returned to the role in the fall of 2022.
Disney exec admits company needs changes Iger acknowledged on Thursday that Disney has issues with their traditional television channels. “After coming back, I realized the company is facing a lot of challenges, some of them self inflicted,” Iger explained on CNBC.
crazy thinking back to the months leading up to Disney+ debuting during a year when the studio was raking in billions and their new streaming service was being written as the thing that would make them unbeatable forever but it’s screwed their finances so much.
— Blake ™ (@NeilNevins) July 10, 2023
Disney currently owns a plethora of TV channels. This includes broadcast networks such as ABC, as well as cable television channels like ESPN. Although Iger did not exactly come out and directly say that these networks are for sale, he did reveal that the company will be “expansive” in how they think about the channels.
Cord-cutting killing traditional network TV As a successful businessman, Iger also realizes the impact of cord-cutting. Traditional television is rapidly decreasing. Instead, streaming and digital content has steadily risen in recent years. This obviously heavily impacts linear networks such as ABC.
ESPN is, however, fairly different from ABC. The massive sports network is also experiencing a downward trend, but it still holds significant value. Nevertheless, Iger did also admit during the interview with CNBC that a joint venture with another business partner for ESPN is possible in the near future.
Assuming Disney parts with ABC, this would most likely signify an end to soccer on the network. The traditional channel is currently in over 95% of American households and has aired many soccer matches in the past. This includes FIFA World Cup tournaments, Euro Championships, and Major League Soccer.
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Bayern Munich's Kane offer has yet to truly test Daniel Levy's resolve, yet the Tottenham Hotspur superstar continues as normal. Harry Kane even made an appearances on the popular YouTube show Hot Ones on Thursday. Guests on the series feast on hot chicken wings while simulataneously being interviewed. Kane and host Sean Evans tried 10 […]
Bayern Munich’s Kane offer has yet to truly test Daniel Levy’s resolve, yet the Tottenham Hotspur superstar continues as normal. Harry Kane even made an appearances on the popular YouTube show Hot Ones on Thursday.
Guests on the series feast on hot chicken wings while simulataneously being interviewed. Kane and host Sean Evans tried 10 different levels of wings during the recording of the show. This includes starting with a mild classic buffalo sauce and then up to one that is over 640,000 on the Scoville scale.
Kane faired fairly well throughout the interview, only choking up a couple of times. While many thought that the striker may open up about his future at Spurs, the questions were quite tame in the end.
It also seemed as if the show was recorded at a much earlier date. Kane is set to enter his final year under contract at the club and has been heavily linked with Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
What is the state of Bayern Munich’s Kane bid? Bayern Munich’s Kane interest is long-standing. The Bavarian giants hope to sign the striker during the summer transfer window. However, Bayern have already had two bids rejected, but will reportedly return with another offer.
Although he didn’t discuss his immediate future plans, Kane did answer some interesting questions.
The prolific goalscorer labeled his first career England international strike as his favorite goal of his career. “It was at Wembley, our home stadium,” stated Kane.
“I came on for Wayne Rooney, who was someone who I looked up to growing up. That moment of him running off the pitch and me running on – I was just so excited.”
“Within two or three minutes in the game, I scored my first (England) goal. The ball kind of floated over to the back post. I headed it down into the goal and just that emotion in the moment was just something that’s hard to describe.”
The striker also discussed a possible transition to the NFL once his soccer career has ended.
He compared kicking a field goal in American football to taking a penalty in soccer. “In terms of pressure, there’s not many specific moments in sports like an NFL kicker. It’s similar to a penalty (in soccer),” claimed Kane. “You have the moment to be the hero, but also you have the moment to be the villain. So it’s that real balance.”
Kane admittedly loves ‘He’s One of Our Own’ chant Kane then labeled a chant by Spurs fans as his favorite song in the game. “Tottenham have a good one for me,” Kane says as he drank milk to help with the pain of the hot wings. “They sing ‘He’s One of Our Own,’ which came about after I scored a hat trick in one of my first games.”
“It was a Europa League game at the time. Because I came through the academy, it was kind of their way of singing a song for me and it really hit me hard. It was amazing to hear.”
It remains to be seen just how much longer Kane will be able to hear the chant inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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Despite the best efforts of Frank Lampard, Declan Rice will not be a Chelsea player. West Ham's captain will join Arsenal this summer in a club-record deal. Expectations are high in North London, with Rice an incredibly gifted player in any midfield role. It was only a matter of time until he went to one […]
Despite the best efforts of Frank Lampard, Declan Rice will not be a Chelsea player. West Ham’s captain will join Arsenal this summer in a club-record deal. Expectations are high in North London, with Rice an incredibly gifted player in any midfield role.
It was only a matter of time until he went to one of the top English sides. Over the years, rumors have circulated that Chelsea were one of the teams interested in signing Rice.
However, they did not follow through with their desire, and the Gunners have stepped up their pursuit.
At this time, it is commonly believed that Arsenal will make Rice their all-time record acquisition for a fee of roughly $131 million.
Rice had great ties with Chelsea For a long time, it was widely expected that Rice would join Chelsea. This is because he was formerly a member of the club’s youth program. His bond with Mason Mount was known to be excellent.
Now, even Frank Lampard, a former manager at Stamford Bridge, says he really wanted to bring him back to West London.
🗣 Frank Lampard: "When I was at Chelsea before, I wanted to bring in Declan Rice. I was like ‘this kid is going to be the captain of Chelsea for the next 10 years’."
Did Chelsea miss a trick by not signing Declan Rice? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/ivkUeUhql6
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) July 13, 2023
What did Frank Lampard say about Rice? “Maybe some players left during that period, and maybe in terms of recruitment you wanted to bring in some players as the future. When I was at Chelsea before I wanted to bring in Declan Rice. I was like ‘this kid’s going to be the captain of Chelsea for the next 10 years. It didn’t happen, anyway, it is hard to dissect people’s work.”
“The biggest thing about the low standards was the size of the squad. The motivation was tough with players outside the Champions League squad. In football, it is a challenge even with 20 or so players. Chelsea’s squad was so big that I couldn’t criticise individual players for dropping standards.
“I think that’s understood now [by the owners]. You see that in six, seven or eight players leaving. The intentions were certainly good. They haven’t signed bad players. The idea of signing them all at the same time maybe looks a bit excitable but there is a long game and plan.”
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Jordan Henderson's salary is about to increase by a monumental margin. The English midfielder has received a substantial offer from Steven Gerrard's new club in Saudi Arabia, Al-Ettifaq. It is the sheer scale of this offer that is making the 33-year-old think about ending his 12-year Liverpool career. The Saudi team are making an exerted […]
Jordan Henderson’s salary is about to increase by a monumental margin. The English midfielder has received a substantial offer from Steven Gerrard’s new club in Saudi Arabia, Al-Ettifaq.
It is the sheer scale of this offer that is making the 33-year-old think about ending his 12-year Liverpool career. The Saudi team are making an exerted push to secure the signing of the veteran. It has emerged that whilst he initially had reservations about the move, he is now open to talks.
Over the next 24 hours, the Reds captain will meet with manager Jurgen Klopp to discuss his future at Anfield. However, the possibility of reuniting with Steven Gerrard, who was just named Al-Ettifaq coach, is an important factor.
Nevertheless, the 33-year-old is now contemplating a two-year contract that would quadruple his weekly salary. His current deal is valued at $262,000 per week. Additionally, the Saudi proposal includes the possibility of extending the contract for a third year.
🚨 BREAKING: Jordan Henderson has accepted Al Ettifaq proposal. There’s verbal agreement in principle. Contract agreed.
Deal now depends on Liverpool and Al Ettifaq discussing on the fee, no chance to let him leave for free 🇸🇦
Hendo spoke to Klopp today and there’s green light. pic.twitter.com/wJ2CyaHu60
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 13, 2023
What will Jordan Henderson’s salary be if he moves to Al-Ettifaq? The Saudi Arabian club have not yet submitted an official proposal to Liverpool, but will within the coming days. If Henderson shows any interest in making the unexpected move, they will send an offer.
Liverpool want a hefty transfer fee, perhaps in excess of the $22 million that Al-Hilal paid Chelsea for Kalidou Koulibaly.
As a statement signing for Al-Ettifaq, Saudi Arabia is willing to pay Jordan Henderson North of $915,000 a week. The Englishman, meanwhile, has two years left on his contract with the Anfield outfit. He made 42 appearances last season.
Will there be space for Henderson at Liverpool next season? Despite losing James Milner, the team’s vice-captain, to Brighton this summer, Henderson continues to be an essential leader on and off the field.
Naby Keta and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have both left the club. This has left Klopp nine midfielders to choose from. The additions of Alexis Mac Allister, and Dominik Szoboszlai will only increase the battle for playing time.
Coaching in Saudi Arabia going well so far for Steven Gerrard 😂pic.twitter.com/dgDZ4KRGD3
— Football Transfers (@Transfersdotcom) July 13, 2023
In addition, Liverpool now have more depth thanks to the growth of players like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones, and Stefan Bajcetic. Alexander-Arnold made the successful transition to a hybrid midfield position at the close of the previous season.
Reviewing this depth may see Henderson realize that he won’t play as much moving forward.
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Vivid Seats is one of the best options if you are in the market for tickets to see Messi play in MLS. Ticket prices continue to skyrocket as anticipation builds to see the Argentine World Cup winner. Therefore, it is more important than usual to make sure you are getting what you pay for when […]
Vivid Seats is one of the best options if you are in the market for tickets to see Messi play in MLS. Ticket prices continue to skyrocket as anticipation builds to see the Argentine World Cup winner. Therefore, it is more important than usual to make sure you are getting what you pay for when you buy tickets. Reseller markets can be a scary place, so it is pivotal to know before you buy.
When buying tickets to see Inter Miami and Lionel Messi in MLS, secondary markets such as Vivid Seats can be cheaper. Ticketmaster may be the first-hand home of tickets, and that is where leagues sell directly to consumers. For example, Ticketmaster became the official ticketing sponsor of MLS ahead of the 2023 campaign. Or, if you want to buy directly through the club, you can visit the Inter Miami website. That either puts you through to Ticketmaster or in a queue to wait for tickets.
As games near, Vivid Seats is a better option. People realize that they may not be able to make it, so they quickly pivot to sell their tickets to games. Although few will miss the opportunity to see Messi play in the United States, tickets will be available. Prices may drop, and that is when you can jump on the opportunity.
But, buyer beware. Resellers may try to con soccer fans by not providing them with tickets after a potential buyer shows up. Even if you submit payment information, some websites do not have a guarantee of tickets.
Vivid Seats is different. Vivid Seats has a 100% buyer guarantee. It promises valid tickets delivered in time for the event or your money back. These are secure transactions backed by full-service customer care. Plus, there is full compensation for events that are canceled and not rescheduled.
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Using Vivid Seats, just like other ticket selling websites, is straightforward. Yet, you have that buyer’s guarantee that you are making a safe choice.
You can use Vivid Seats or other reselling websites for the schedule of summer friendlies in the United States, too. There are over 30 friendlies across the United States that you can get tickets to. It is a packed summer of soccer, and you do not want to miss out on all the stars.
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Due to the low level of interest shown by New Zealand citizens, FIFA have decided to act. 20,000 more tickets have been made freely available in advance of the Women's World Cup. This is in an effort to ensure that all available seats are taken by the time the tournament starts. The majority of the […]
Due to the low level of interest shown by New Zealand citizens, FIFA have decided to act.
20,000 more tickets have been made freely available in advance of the Women’s World Cup. This is in an effort to ensure that all available seats are taken by the time the tournament starts.
The majority of the one million tickets that have been sold so far have been purchased by fans in Australia, who believe that their national side has a good chance of taking home the trophy.
As the official partner of the FIFA Women’s Football tournament, Xero is giving away 5,000 tickets. Thesse include matches beginning on July 20 in Dunedin, Wellington, Hamilton, and Auckland.
The Football Ferns have failed to win a match in five prior visits to the World Cup. Furthermore, FIFA chief women’s football officer Sarai Bareman has claimed that the sport’s lesser status in New Zealand makes it harder to draw crowds.
Former New Zealand PM invites people to buy Women’s World Cup tickets Jacinda Ardern, who had previously served as the Prime Minister of New Zealand, invited her 1.7 million Instagram followers to buy tickets.
🗣️ And now, a message from the @USWNT’s @alexmorgan13…
Secure your #FIFAWWC tickets now! #BeyondGreatness
— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) July 5, 2023
“My feed is going to be dominated by a lot of football chat these next few weeks. Not because I’m an expert, but because I’m so excited that New Zealand is hosting such a massive event. It’s full of amazing teams and athletes from around the world.”
“There are still tickets to some games across New Zealand (Auckland, Dunedin, Wellington and Hamilton) so whether you are an amateur enthusiast or an expert, this is your reminder to jump online and join in”, she said.
11 possible contenders this year For this 2023 Women’s World Cup, 11 teams have a legitimate shot of winning rhe trophy.
The field has never been more diverse or unpredictable. 2023 is the most open edition yet, with participants from five continents speaking eight languages are in
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Unsurprisingly, both the United States and Panama meet in the Concacaf Gold Cup semifinal on Wednesday evening. It's not surprising because between 2005 and 2019, USA has played Panama a total of nine times at all eight Gold Cups. Two of those games were in the final which the US both won (2005 and 2013). […]
Unsurprisingly, both the United States and Panama meet in the Concacaf Gold Cup semifinal on Wednesday evening. It’s not surprising because between 2005 and 2019, USA has played Panama a total of nine times at all eight Gold Cups. Two of those games were in the final which the US both won (2005 and 2013). Looking ahead to the USA vs Panama preview, the next chapter between these two turns to San Diego, California.
US survives against Canada To make it to the semifinal, the US had to endure a heavy slog against Canada that went all the way to penalty kicks after extra time. Just after the game started, things got weird when the assistant referee got hit in the face with a ball from point-blank range, breaking his nose.
The first half that followed was mostly dull save for the whopping 10 minutes of added time, mostly due to the injury to the assistant referee.
The second half wasn’t much better save for a few decent saves from Canadian goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair. The last ten minutes of the game is when both teams finally decided to start playing, and the US duly took the lead in the 87th minute through Brandon Vazquez.
WHAT A HEADER BY VAZQUEZ
What does Vazquez have to do to become a starter? What a finish! #usmnt 🇺🇲 🎥 @foxsoccerpic.twitter.com/eGoMKtEUNW
— World Soccer Talk (@worldsoccertalk) July 10, 2023
Just moments later though, Canada was able to equalize on a penalty kick, conceded after Miles Robinson handled the ball in the penalty area (the second time in the game he had done so).
In extra time, Canada thought they had it won after Nashville SC’s Jacob Shaffelburg put them in front just ten minute from time. But Matt Turner played in a great ball to the box and after several deflections, the ball found its way past St. Clair into the back of the net for a 2-2 scoreline.
Penalties got off to a bizarre start as Matt Turner was not happy with the coin toss procedure. And then each set of players decided that standing at midfield for the taking of kicks somehow did not apply to them. But in the end, Turner came up big for the US, saving the first two Canada penalties and forcing a miss on the fifth one.
USA vs Panama preview: Panama’s path to the semifinal Panama made it to the semifinal in relatively easy fashion. They finished top of Group C with seven points. They opened with a 2-1 win over Costa Rica. That win was followed by a 2-1 win over Martinique. Panama closed the Group Stage with a 2-2 draw against El Salvador.
In the quarter-final, they made short work of a Qatar team playing in their second consecutive Gold Cup. Ismael Diaz notched a second half hat trick helping Los Canaleros to a 4-0 win over the 2022 World Cup hosts.
Panama coach Thomas Christiansen has had an interesting managerial career. He has had two stops at clubs in Cyprus as well as a 35-game stint at Leeds United. Prior to taking the Panama job, he managed Union SG in Belgium.
The Panama roster called in by Christiansen is one of the most experienced at this Gold Cup. Seven of the players have over 50 caps, with Alberto Quintero topping out at 129 international appearances.
Other notes:
Wednesday’s game against Panama is set for a 7:30pm ET kickoff from Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. The game will air on FS1 in English and on Univision and TUDN in Spanish. All of the broadcasts are available via Fubo with a free 7-day trial.
This game marks the first USMNT appearance in San Diego since a 2017 friendly against Serbia.
Despite the sheer number of Gold Cup meetings between the two, this is the first time the US and Panama have faced each other since a friendly in Austria in 2020.
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Chelsea are asking for $32 million for their main shirt sponsor. Desperation for a Chelsea shirt sponsor has increased in recrent days, due to the club's need for boosted revenue. The Blues revealed the design of their new home kit without a sponsor. Whilst this was done to maximize pre-orders, time is running out for […]
Chelsea are asking for $32 million for their main shirt sponsor. Desperation for a Chelsea shirt sponsor has increased in recrent days, due to the club’s need for boosted revenue.
The Blues revealed the design of their new home kit without a sponsor. Whilst this was done to maximize pre-orders, time is running out for a new Chelsea shirt sponsor.
Now that they’re under pressure, the board at Stamford Bridge are willing to drastically lower their expectations in exchange for a deal.
The West London team had to reveal their new shirt on a Monday despite not having a commercial partner for the upcoming 2023-24 season.
Following the Premier League‘s rejection of a potential contract with worldwide steaming provider Paramount+, they became the first of the top English clubs to perform such an unveiling.
Why is the Chelsea shirt sponsor deal so difficult to agree? According to a report in the Daily Mail, the Blues have given an agency the task of looking for a sponsor before the start of the next season.
According to recent reports, companies have apparently been offered the chance to place their logos on the iconic blue jersey for a price of $32 million.
Extravagant. 🤌
Chilly and Carney took a look at the new 90s inspired home shirt and the story behind it.#ItsA90sThing #ThePrideOfLondon pic.twitter.com/eLp4Lypv7k
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 13, 2023
The amount is a huge decrease compared to the $52 million that the club had previously received from its arrangement with Three. More worryingly, it is also a big drop compared to their domestic rivals.
They were looking to negotiate a deal with betting business Stake. Stake have been visible on Everton’s shirts in the past. However, they backed out due to fan outrage. English football will phase out gambling companies as shirt sponsors in the coming years.
According to claims published in the Daily Mail, negotiations between the Blues and numerous well-known businesses have begun.
Whatever they get, it will very certainly be a lot less than their top six competitors get.
Manchester City are currently receiving $87 million from its all-round package with Etihad. Manchester United banked $61 million through Team Viewer. Liverpool’s agreement with Standard Charter is worth more than $65 million a year. Finally, Tottenham are receiving $52 million from AIA.
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Chivas vs Necaxa on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Chivas vs Necaxa WHAT Liga MX WHEN 11:00pm ET / 8:00pm PT • Thursday, July 13, 2023 WHERE Peacock Premium, Universo, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Sling Latino FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW With Fubo, […]
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Nürnberg vs Arsenal on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Nürnberg vs Arsenal WHAT International Friendly WHEN 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT • Thursday, July 12, 2023 WHERE FOX Deportes, Fubo, DirecTV Stream FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW With Fubo, you can watch Nürnberg […]
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With Fubo, you can watch Nürnberg vs Arsenal and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.
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Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.
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The Los Angeles Football Club, who sold out the Rose Bowl on Independence Day, may play there again soon. Soon, the City Council will vote on a licensing deal that would enable LAFC to play in the Leagues Cup quarterfinal. This information comes from a staff report scheduled to be on the agenda at Monday's […]
The Los Angeles Football Club, who sold out the Rose Bowl on Independence Day, may play there again soon. Soon, the City Council will vote on a licensing deal that would enable LAFC to play in the Leagues Cup quarterfinal.
This information comes from a staff report scheduled to be on the agenda at Monday’s City Council meeting:
“The Rose Bowl has had a tremendous history of hosting soccer at our venue, including the finals of both the men’s and women’s World Cups as well as the Finals of the Olympics in 1984, and COPA America in June of 2016. Our historic landmark has also hosted national teams of the United States, Brazil, and Mexico.”
80,000 people saw LAFC and LA Galaxy play at the world-famous stadium on July 4. On August 11th, there will likely be 50,000 people present.
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Rose Bowl is a historic venue for LAFC From 1996 until 2002, the Los Angeles Galaxy played their home games at the Rose Bowl stadium. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Inter have played there in recent years.
The Arroyo Seco and the Rose Bowl are under the laws and regulations published in the Arroyo Public Lands Ordinance.
City officials said they want to find a middle ground between Rose Bowl events and their potential effect on nearby neighborhoods with this legislation.
Leagues Cup quarterfinal venue will change The regulation limits the annual number of “displacement events” to 15, ensuring that the two extremes are kept in check. When 20,000 people or more are anticipated to attend an event, it is considered a “displacement event.”
The number of relocations that occur are approved by the City Council. They must exceed 15. The soccer game in August will be the 25th displacement event of the year.
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Barcelona has officially announced their opponent in the annual Joan Gamper Trophy match. Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur will travel to Spain to play the LaLiga champions for the fixture. The two teams will face off for the trophy on Tuesday, August 8th at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. This will be Barca's temporary home […]
Barcelona has officially announced their opponent in the annual Joan Gamper Trophy match. Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur will travel to Spain to play the LaLiga champions for the fixture.
The two teams will face off for the trophy on Tuesday, August 8th at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. This will be Barca’s temporary home stadium while Camp Nou undergoes renovations.
The upcoming game will be the 58th version of the Joan Gamper Trophy. Barca began holding the exhibition game in 1966 in honor of Gamper.
The swiss-born soccer executive previously helped found the club and then eventually became their president. Barca has collected the trophy in 10 consecutive years. In fact, Sampdoria remain the last team to defeat the Spanish side in the competition back in 2012.
Joan Gamper Trophy will complete preseason for both teams The matchup between Barca and Spurs will be the final preseason match for both clubs. Barca first travel to the United States for four exhibition games across the country. These fixtures include solid tests against fellow European powerhouses Juventus, Arsenal, Real Madrid, and AC Milan.
Barcelona have announced that they will play #THFC in their traditional curtain-raiser, the Trofeu Joan Gamper. pic.twitter.com/fhfWkrA4SD
— Football España (@footballespana_) July 12, 2023
Spurs, on the other hand, will travel to Australia and Southeast Asia for their preseason preparations. The north London outfit will soon play familiar foes West Ham and Leicester City, before ending their tour against Lion City Sailors. They have then scheduled a home friendly against Shakhtar Donetsk before heading to Spain for the Joan Gamper Trophy.
It remains to be seen if Harry Kane will be a part of the traveling Spurs group for the matchup in Spain. The superstar striker is entering the final year of his current contract with the club. Bayern Munich has already made two unsuccessful bids to sign Kane this summer. Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked with the England international as well.
Quick turnaround as clubs head into new season Both Barca and Spurs will start their domestic leagues just five days after the aforementioned friendly. The reigning LaLiga champs begin their 2023/24 campaign away to Getafe. Spurs have a tough first fixture for new manager Ange Postecoglou, as they will have to face Brentford in the opening match of the season.
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There may soon be a Carlo Ancelotti trial in Spain. However, he remains focused on his third season in charge. Many expect it to be his last given the rumors about a switch to the Brazilian national team. Considering the challenges at Real Madrid, Ancelotti's performance in his second spell have been nothing short of […]
There may soon be a Carlo Ancelotti trial in Spain. However, he remains focused on his third season in charge.
Many expect it to be his last given the rumors about a switch to the Brazilian national team.
Considering the challenges at Real Madrid, Ancelotti’s performance in his second spell have been nothing short of remarkable.
Whilst focusing on football, Ancelotti will also have to deal with an event from his first stint with Los Blancos.
Carlo Ancelotti trial is related to alleged tax evasion The Carlo Ancelotti trial is related to the coach’s prosecution in Spain on charges of tax fraud. This is according to the Catalan outlet Mundo Deportivo.
The presiding judge claims that the Italian concealed around $444,000 from his image rights agreement in 2014. This was during his first stint in charge at Valdebebas.
Based on their findings, the court reached a damning verdict.
“There are sufficient indications to consider that the deeds under investigation could constitute an alleged offence against the public treasury.”
🚨💣 JUST IN: Carlo Ancelotti is being charged with tax fraud by the Spanish Government. @elmundoes #rmalive 🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/8ZL5eEDQRW
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) July 11, 2023
It is unclear when the 64-year-old will have to appear in court. However, he received some positive news after being acquitted of a previous charge dating back to 2015.
In the immediate future he will inevitably have to address this issue.
One last dance at Real Madrid Ancelotti is someone Real Madrid can trust to help them have another successful season if given the resources to do so. However, it seems that this term will be his last in charge of the club since he is expected to replace Tite as Brazil’s manager in the summer of 2024.
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Bayern Munich are mulling over a third offer for striker Harry Kane this summer, according to ESPN. Despite Spurs' new contract offer, the 29-year-old is contemplating his options with the Premier League side. However, if Kane decides to stay with Tottenham, Bayern Munich have a ready-made replacement in mind. Kane, the English skipper, has had […]
Bayern Munich are mulling over a third offer for striker Harry Kane this summer, according to ESPN. Despite Spurs’ new contract offer, the 29-year-old is contemplating his options with the Premier League side. However, if Kane decides to stay with Tottenham, Bayern Munich have a ready-made replacement in mind.
Kane, the English skipper, has had two offers from the Bundesliga champions, the most recent one totaling $87 million. The Bavarian club’s upper management may want to increase their price to seal the transaction.
After the 2023-24 season, the Englishman’s contract in North London will expire, and as a result, he intends to join the Munich giants this summer. Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel reportedly met with Kane in London weeks ago. The German giants piqued the striker’s interest in joining thanks to the prospect of trophy contention.
Bayern to look elsewhere if Spurs don’t want to sell Kane Despite ongoing negotiations, the two teams have not reached an agreement yet since they have different opinions on Kane’s worth. Bayern reportedly has a backup option in Julian Alvarez of Manchester City.
Even though their first target is Harry Kane, they are still considering acquiring Julian Alvarez as a backup plan in case they cannot do so, Sport Bild’s Christian Falk has reported.
Would Julian Alvarez want to leave Manchester City? Alvarez, who had to play second fiddle to Erling Haaland at the Etihad Stadium last season, has drawn attention from the German champions. Although the 23-year-old is widely regarded as one of the game’s best young attackers, he only started half of his 49 games in his first season with the Citizens.
Thus, he has been linked to many clubs that may provide him with more consistent playing time. The German journalist did clarify, though, that City had no plans to offload the Argentine rising star this summer. On the other hand, the World Cup champion is reportedly content in his role with the team.
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Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo's current club, have been banned from registering new players by FIFA. With their signing of the Portuguese attacker, the Saudi club made a statement. They were one of the first to bring a major name to the Saudi Pro League, paying him $225 million/PA. The arrival of the Portuguese has prompted a […]
Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo’s current club, have been banned from registering new players by FIFA. With their signing of the Portuguese attacker, the Saudi club made a statement. They were one of the first to bring a major name to the Saudi Pro League, paying him $225 million/PA.
The arrival of the Portuguese has prompted a number of players to relocate to Saudi Arabia. His former Real Madrid colleague Karim Benzema has also moved to the Middle East nation, joining Al-Ittihad. He will accompany international teammate N’Golo Kante.
Al-Nassr have continued spending. Amid rumors that Italy international Domenico Berardi and Chelsea’s Hakim Ziyech may be joining the club, Marcelo Brozovic has arrived.
Now, however, Al-Nassr are no longer allowed to sign new players because of a suspension from the game’s governing body.
Cristiano Ronaldo's club Al-Nassr have been banned by FIFA from registering new players for failure to pay add-ons owed to Leicester City as part of the Ahmed Musa deal, according to @JacobsBen. 😳 pic.twitter.com/LTGuJXpLnr
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) July 12, 2023
Why did FIFA impose transfer suspension on Al-Nassr? The failure to pay the complete transfer fee for former Leicester star Ahmed Musa has left Al-Nassr in trouble. Musa, who joined the club for $18 million in 2018 failed to succeed at the club.
That makes it all the more difficult to take that Al-Nassr can’t acquire new players this summer.
Musa did win a league title in 2020, but the club cut ties with him due to poor performances.
According to FIFA, the club owes £390,000 to Leicester for performance-based bonuses. After threats of a registration ban in 2021, they still did not make the necessary payments.
Now he Riyadh-based side must meets FIFA’s requirements. If not, the suspension might last for a further three transfer windows, as reported by the Daily Post.
Meanwhile, the Knights of Najd continue to scout several players. They retain hopes of adding them to the squad this summer. Of course, they need to resolve their concerns with FIFA first.
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Lionel Messi's announcement of joining Inter Miami as a free agent has reverberated across the transfer market, causing significant ripples of surprise and intrigue. The Argentine is unquestionably the greatest signing in the history of a league that has featured giants such as David Beckham, Pele, Johan Cruyff, Andrea Pirlo, and many more. When Lionel […]
Lionel Messi’s announcement of joining Inter Miami as a free agent has reverberated across the transfer market, causing significant ripples of surprise and intrigue. The Argentine is unquestionably the greatest signing in the history of a league that has featured giants such as David Beckham, Pele, Johan Cruyff, Andrea Pirlo, and many more.
When Lionel Messi showcases his talents on the pitch, the DRV PNK Stadium, home to Inter Miami, will become the ultimate destination in the United States. With the finalization of his transfer to Inter Miami imminent, Argentine superstar Lionel Messi arrived in Florida on Tuesday and declared himself ready for the new task of reviving the club’s woes.
Footage broadcast in Argentina showed Messi and his family arriving from a private plane at the Fort Lauderdale airport closest to Inter Miami’s stadium. The World Cup champion will reportedly sign a two-and-a-half-year contract worth $60 million annually before being unveiled to supporters at a stadium function on Sunday, July 16.
🇺🇲 MESSI HAS LANDED ON US SOIL
Lionel Messi and his family have safely arrived at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport next door to #InterMiamiCF stadium. Vamos #Messi𓃵 pic.twitter.com/EWyDIAtvUX
— World Soccer Talk (@worldsoccertalk) July 11, 2023
Inter Miami adds new seating for fans at Cruz Azul clash Messi’s arrival in Major League Soccer presents a challenge, though, for Inter Miami. After declining to move games to the more spacious (and world-class) Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Inter Miami has chosen to stay within the small confines of their 18,000 temporary stadium in Fort Lauderdale.
To remedy the situation, Inter Miami is installing additional seats in the corner sections to boost the capacity by 3,000-4,000.
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Firsthand look at what the additional southeast bleachers look like right now from inside of Drv Pnk Stadium.
The new northeast stands have not yet been risen. #InterMiamiCF #Messi𓃵 pic.twitter.com/qFQG50g6H1
— Franco Panizo (@FrancoPanizo) July 11, 2023
Inter Miami plans on having the seats completely installed in time for Leo Messi’s debut on Friday, July 21 for the game against Cruz Azul.
MLS club moving forward with ‘The Unveil’ and press conference The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s arrival at Inter Miami has prompted the club to prepare lavish celebrations. The superstar will be officially introduced to the club during a special occasion on Sunday, July 16 at Fort Lauderdale’s DRV PNK Stadium. There will be live performances, talks, and more during the event. The club has announced that season ticket holders may attend the event at no cost.
In addition, Inter Miami has announced a press conference on Monday, July 17 where Messi is expected to attend alongside club owners David Beckham and Jorge Mas.
The presence of the 36-year-old has sparked tremendous enthusiasm and expectation among Inter Miami’s fan base and the larger soccer world. All eyes will be on the great Argentine as he enters this new chapter to see how he responds to the unique difficulties and possibilities of playing in Major League Soccer and the thriving soccer culture in the United States.
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The Manchester United summer tour is around the corner. It's all change for the Old Trafford club with a new goalkeeper on the way, the $70 million signing of Mason Mount from Chelsea, and raised expectations. To see the Red Devils in action, sources have told World Soccer Talk that almost all of the preseason […]
The Manchester United summer tour is around the corner. It’s all change for the Old Trafford club with a new goalkeeper on the way, the $70 million signing of Mason Mount from Chelsea, and raised expectations. To see the Red Devils in action, sources have told World Soccer Talk that almost all of the preseason games are available via ESPN networks.
Four of the friendlies for Manchester United this summer are in the United States. Erik ten Hag’s side face Real Madrid (Houston), Borussia Dortmund (Las Vegas), Wrexham (San Diego) and Arsenal (New Jersey). Tickets are available for select games, but if you can’t see the games in person, see details below of how to watch them on TV and/or streaming.
Manchester United summer tour schedule Manchester United have scheduled a variety of opponents to get Erik ten Hag’s ready for the new season. TV details are subject to change, but here’s what the schedule looks like as of press time:
Wednesday, July 19
Manchester United vs Lyon, 9 a.m. ET, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and Fubo
Saturday, July 22
Arsenal vs Man United, 5 p.m. ET, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes and Fubo
Tuesday, July 25
Wrexham vs Man Utd academy, 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and Fubo
Wednesday July 26
Real Madrid vs Man United, 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+
Sunday, July 30
Borussia Dortmund vs Man United, 9 p.m. ET, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes and Fubo
Sunday, August 6
Athletic Club vs Man United, 11 a.m. ET, ESPN Deportes and Fubo
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As of press time, no details are available for Manchester United‘s other preseason match against Lens, to be played at Old Trafford.
After the Manchester United summer tour ends, Manchester United face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday, August 14 to start the 2023/24 Premier League season. For viewers in the United States, the match is on USA Network.
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After agreeing to a $26 million move from Chelsea, Christian Pulisic is undergoing a medical at AC Milan. The 24-year-old arrived in Milan to sign a long-term contract and finalize his transfer. Following Brahim Diaz's return to Real Madrid from a three-year loan with the Rossoneri, the Italian side have signed the USMNT international to […]
After agreeing to a $26 million move from Chelsea, Christian Pulisic is undergoing a medical at AC Milan. The 24-year-old arrived in Milan to sign a long-term contract and finalize his transfer.
Following Brahim Diaz’s return to Real Madrid from a three-year loan with the Rossoneri, the Italian side have signed the USMNT international to permanently fill the void. Pulisic arrived at Milan’s Linate Airport on a Wednesday morning, when he briefly addressed the media.
When asked why he wanted to sign with the Rossoneri, he responded well.
“I’m very happy and excited to be here. AC Milan are a historic and legendary club, I’ll try to win titles here.”
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Christian Pulisic set to take over Zlatan’s kit number The signing of the deal will occur on Wednesday. At this time the club will announce the player’s selected jersey number. The number 11 (Ibrahimovic’s former number) or 22 (which he wore at Dortmund and briefly at Chelsea) were mooted as possibilities However, recent evidence suggests that AC Milan have begun selling Pulisic No. 11 jerseys.
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— Marco (@MarcoMacagnino5) July 12, 2023
While the specifics of the transfer are unclear, it’s thought there will be performance-based add-ons to the base fee. Despite receiving an offer to play for French powerhouse Lyon last week, Christian Pulisic wanted to move to Serie A. Only one year of his Chelsea deal remained.
Pulisic joins Milan, two weeks after Ruben Loftus-Cheek made a similar transfer for $18 million. Olivier Giroud and Fikayo Tomori, two of their former Chelsea teammates, are also playing at San Siro. In 2019, he made the move from Borussia Dortmund to Chelsea for a reported $75 million. He only scored 26 goals in 145 games, making it difficult for him to become a regular starter.
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In a remarkable development, Lionel Messi, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, will join Inter Miami, a Major League Soccer team. However, in order to register him as a Designated Player, Rodolfo Pizarro will need to leave. The South Florida club made the stunning transfer announcement on June 7. After leaving Paris Saint-Germain, Messi became a […]
In a remarkable development, Lionel Messi, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, will join Inter Miami, a Major League Soccer team. However, in order to register him as a Designated Player, Rodolfo Pizarro will need to leave.
The South Florida club made the stunning transfer announcement on June 7. After leaving Paris Saint-Germain, Messi became a free agent. Despite reported interest from Saudi Arabia, he ultimately opted to join Inter Miami.
The 36-year-old’s unveiling is possible during halftime of the Gold Cup final on Sunday. According to The Athletic, MLS has approached CONCACAF, Fox, and Univision about broadcasting the presentation in whole or in part.
The Gold Cup final will take place at DRV Pink Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This will happen at the same time as an event called “The Unveil,” advertised by Inter Miami. Meanwhile, the World Cup winner will likely make his first appearance for the club on July 21 against Cruz Azul.
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Who will Inter Miami sacrifice to get Messi? The signing of Lionel Messi, a designated player, necessitates the departure of a player. This means someone must go for him to be registered. As a result, Rodolfo Pizarro is nearing an agreement to join AEK Athens in Greece.
The fact that Pizarro is a designated player certainly dampened interest from inside Major League Soccer. Once the deal is finalized, he will sign a two-year contract with the Greek club. Thus Miami will free a much-needed DP spot.
Rodolfo Pizarro expected in Greece next week The 29-year-old will be in Athens early next week to officially join the club. This information came from the Greek sports page, Sport24. The transfer agreement between the two clubs will be complete in a few hours.
The Mexican player has been given a two-year deal by AEK at $1.3 million euros, which might increase to around $1.7 million with bonuses.
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch USMNT vs Panama on US television and via legal streaming: WHO USMNT vs Panama WHAT CONCACAF Gold Cup WHEN 7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT • Wednesday, July 12, 2023 WHERE FS1, Univision, TUDN, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Sling Blue FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW With […]
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We discuss the radical changes that the Premier League are proposing for the FA Cup, including selling the rights to the competition outside the United Kingdom — and what that means for the world's oldest football competition, and the impact on lower division sides.
Also discussed are the similiarties between changes to FA Cup and US Open Cup, what the Premier League’s motives may be in acquiring the rights, why the success of Wrexham may be a factor in the deal, and who has more power - the English FA or Premier League, and USSF or MLS.
Last but not least, we share the details about Wrexham's streaming options for the 2023/24 season, and why fans of MLS seem to appear jealous anytime Wrexham AFC is mentioned.
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Although Valencia has had a rough go of it the previous few seasons, Yunus Musah has been a consistent performer for the La Liga side. The U.S. national team player left Arsenal's youth program in 2019 and has been a regular for Los che. In 2022-23, he played 2358 minutes over 37 games in all […]
Although Valencia has had a rough go of it the previous few seasons, Yunus Musah has been a consistent performer for the La Liga side. The U.S. national team player left Arsenal’s youth program in 2019 and has been a regular for Los che.
In 2022-23, he played 2358 minutes over 37 games in all competitions and recorded two assists. He also has 27 caps for the United States national team and has appeared in over 100 senior-level games at club level.
Given the evident promise in his game, the 20-year-old has been the subject of transfer rumors for some time. It has been speculated that he would join the list of American players who will be transferred to Serie A this summer.
Musah appears to be on way to Serie A alongside other USMNT members Over the last week or two, reports have connected AC Milan to a transfer for the emerging sensation. In light of Sandro Tonali’s impending departure to Newcastle, the Rossoneri hierarchy is considering several possibilities to reconstruct the midfield.
It was reported on Monday that the Italian giant made their approach, tabling in an official bid of €17 million ($18.6 million), and discussions are still underway at this time. Nonetheless, a number of English clubs remain resolute in their pursuit of Musah and expect to outbid them.
AC Milan face stiff competition from Fulham The Sun reports that Fulham is preparing to offer €20 million ($21.8 million). According to reports, the Cottagers’ intense interest in the American midfielder is part of a bigger plan to keep their Premier League standing.
The fact that Musah could be returning to London gives them a distinct edge. If Fulham’s star midfielder Joao Palhinha leaves in the offseason, there may be a greater incentive to pursue this target.
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Brenden Aaronson's arrival to Elland Road was met with much enthusiasm, and he was quickly joined by teammates Tyler Adams and coach Jesse Marsch, but the three ultimately had a forgettable season in Yorkshire. Weston McKennie, would bolster the American contingent at Leeds in January, but Marsch would be let go shortly thereafter as the […]
Brenden Aaronson’s arrival to Elland Road was met with much enthusiasm, and he was quickly joined by teammates Tyler Adams and coach Jesse Marsch, but the three ultimately had a forgettable season in Yorkshire.
Weston McKennie, would bolster the American contingent at Leeds in January, but Marsch would be let go shortly thereafter as the Whites fought to avoid relegation.
The alleged $31 million transfer of Aaronson from RB Salzburg to Leeds was meant to revamp the club’s midfield under Marsch completely.
While he did net against Chelsea, the United States international would go on to record only three assists in the remainder of his Premier League games before seeing his playing time severely reduced by Sam Allardyce.
Since the Whites were relegated from the Premier League, Aaronson has been mentioned as a possible summer departure. According to sources, the 22-year-old’s contract includes a loan provision in case his team gets relegated.
Brenden Aaronson could stay in Premier League According to the Daily Mail, Fulham are actively pursuing a summer transfer for Leeds United midfielder Brenden Aaronson, expressing a strong interest in bringing him to the club.
Portuguese coach Marco Silva hopes to sign the American international before the next Premier League season starts. Former England midfielder Carlton Palmer anticipates Aaronson’s departure from Elland Road this summer, either temporarily or permanently.
Former English player tips Aaronson for Fulham move “Fulham are said to be interested in Leeds’ American midfielder player Brenden Aaronson on loan. It appears that Brenden has a clause in his contract that allows him to leave the club on loan should Leeds get relegated.
“But, as it stands at the moment, Fulham have not met the full conditions of the loan agreement. I would expect the player to depart on loan, if not permanently, this summer given his salary”, he told Football League World.
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This next season will see significant changes to the Bayern Munich roster. Their new board members have dropped hints about upcoming roster shakeups, including the possible sales of many players and the exits of Lucas Hernandez and Benjamin Pavard. The team's defense is an area that clearly needs improvement. As if those two departures weren't […]
This next season will see significant changes to the Bayern Munich roster.
Their new board members have dropped hints about upcoming roster shakeups, including the possible sales of many players and the exits of Lucas Hernandez and Benjamin Pavard.
The team’s defense is an area that clearly needs improvement.
As if those two departures weren’t enough, Juventus have now added Noussair Mazraoui to their summer want list. At the same time, fresh contract discussions between Alphonso Davies and the Bundesliga club have been put off even more.
In addition, Serge Gnabry, Bouna Sarr, Alexander Nubel, and Ryan Gravenberch have all been bandied around as potential exits. Therefore, the team must be ready to pounce on the ideal replacements when the time is right.
After signing Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund and Napoli’s Kim Min-jae expected to put pen to paper soon, they may try to recruit another versatile defender like Manchester City’s Kyle Walker. It has been said that Thomas Tuchel is dead set on signing the player for the Bavarians since he is a big supporter of the English player.
Tuchel makes it his mission to bring Kyle Walker to Bayern The German coach has made it a particular mission to recruit Kyle Walker and the two of them spoke after the UEFA Champions League semi-final. Tuchel had the Englishman in mind as a replacement for Cesar Azpilicueta, who had been linked to Bayern Munich before he signed with Atletico Madrid.
Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg fueled the speculations on Twitter by claiming that substantial conversations had taken place between Bayern and Walker’s agents. However, no deal had been reached at that time.
Manchester City want to extend his contract Moreover, it’s believed that Manchester City have no plans to move their stalwart this summer, despite the fact that he still has one year remaining on his current contract. Pep Guardiola reportedly wants to sign the 33-year-old to an extension, as reported by Fabrizio Romano, the transfer analyst.
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Juventus have announced the acquisition of Timothy Weah. According to the official club website, the 23-year-old signed a five-year contract with the Bianconeri after spending four years at Lille. The total cost of Weah's transfer to Juventus was €10.3 million, split between two payments to Les Dogues plus bonuses. The youngster, who has committed to […]
Juventus have announced the acquisition of Timothy Weah.
According to the official club website, the 23-year-old signed a five-year contract with the Bianconeri after spending four years at Lille.
The total cost of Weah’s transfer to Juventus was €10.3 million, split between two payments to Les Dogues plus bonuses.
The youngster, who has committed to the team for the next five years, is expected to take over for Juan Cuadrado in the long run.
Weah’s family is not unfamiliar with Serie A Weah played in 102 games for French side Lille, scoring eight times.
Timothy, whose father George is the president of Liberia and a former Ballon d’Or winner with AC Milan, was born in the United States.
The 23-year-old versatile player was pivotal for the US Mens National Team (USMNT) in their 2022 World Cup campaign, starting every game and scoring a goal against Wales during group play.
He started his professional career at Paris St-Germain, where he secured the Ligue 1 title before embarking on a loan spell at Celtic. He played a key role in their 2018-19 season, helping the club win both the league and cup titles. Then, two years later, he helped Lille topple his former team PSG to the French title.
Pulisic and Musah to follow suit? For the time being, Weah will join forces with Weston McKennie, whose future seems to lie elsewhere than in Turin. Meanwhile, there have been whispers that AC Milan may attempt a double-swoop, signing Christian Pulisic of Chelsea and Yunus Musah of Valencia.
There is a good likelihood that four of the United States national team’s most important starters will be playing in Italy’s Serie A when the new season begins. If a satisfactory offer arrives, Todd Boehly, the Blues’ owner, may be prepared to let Pulisic go this summer. Musah, on the other hand, may be on the move following Valencia’s terrible season, in which they avoided relegation by a single game.
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Wayne Rooney, manager of DC United, has revealed that he has lofty managing ambitions at a top European club. After his return to the MLS last summer as the head coach of DC United, the 37-year-old is now poised to lead the All-Stars team in their upcoming clash against Arsenal on July 19. The Englishman […]
Wayne Rooney, manager of DC United, has revealed that he has lofty managing ambitions at a top European club.
After his return to the MLS last summer as the head coach of DC United, the 37-year-old is now poised to lead the All-Stars team in their upcoming clash against Arsenal on July 19.
The Englishman debuted in Major League Soccer as a player five years ago with DC United. In 52 games played in the United States, the Premier League legend scored 25 goals and sent out 14 assists.
After playing for Derby County for two years, he would take over as their manager.
The Rams, however, were demoted to League One during Rooney’s first managerial stint due to a season spent in administration and a severe points deduction.
The former well-acclaimed striker claims that his coaching experience has prepared him to take on Europe’s elite.
What does Wayne Rooney think of coaching in Europe? “Occasions like the All-Star Game remind me why I chose to continue my journey as a coach here in MLS.
My aspiration is to manage at an elite European club someday, and in those environments, you’re working with very diverse teams with elite professionals from all over the world.
“I’ve found I could actually get that experience here, which helps me a lot. At DC United, for example, we’ve got players from more than a dozen nations, representing different cultures, religions, and backgrounds.
So there’s different challenges and lessons to be gained from that, and working with the All-Stars, the very best MLS has to offer, adds to that immensely. Like me, I know my DC United players Christian Benteke and Tyler Miller are excited to represent our club”, he wrote about it in his piece for MLS Soccer.
Two former teams remain ultimate goal His two old teams, Everton and Manchester United, are near and dear to his heart, and he confessed he’d want to manage either of them to CNN last December: “Obviously, Everton and Manchester United are the two clubs who are really close to my heart so to manage one of the two would be a dream.
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Barcelona have been confirmed their place in the UEFA Champions League for the upcoming season. As the defending Spanish champions, the Blaugrana will get a top seed in the next season's tournament. The European authority has assured the Catalan club that they would not be sanctioned for the "Negreira case," as the Catalan publication SPORT […]
Barcelona have been confirmed their place in the UEFA Champions League for the upcoming season. As the defending Spanish champions, the Blaugrana will get a top seed in the next season’s tournament.
The European authority has assured the Catalan club that they would not be sanctioned for the “Negreira case,” as the Catalan publication SPORT reported.
The matter became public in February, and it has been suggested that Barcelona were involved in match-fixing. Instead, they always claimed that the funds were used to acquire refereeing technical reports.
The report adds that UEFA believes there is no judgment to indicate that the Catalan club influenced officiating in the Spanish Primera Division. It is one of the reasons why they will not interfere to penalize the club, even if the matter has been taken to court.
Gundogan and Martinez set to feature in UEFA Champions League Barcelona will breathe a sigh of relief, as they could not afford the reputational or financial toll this potential scandal would have taken. This promising development has brought them closer to securing two major signings for the next campaign.
Ilkay Gundogan, once the captain of Manchester City, has been confirmed to join on a free transfer. The German international has signed a two-year deal with a one-year extension clause provided he appears in at least 60% of matches in his second season.
According to SPORT, another signing, former Athletic Club defender Inigo Martinez, whose contract in Bilbao ended on June 30, might be confirmed in the coming days. The team is now negotiating with two of the most highly regarded young players, hoping to make two major acquisitions in 2024.
This good news will mean two new signings for Barca A deal between Barcelona and Athletico Paranaense for Vitor Roque has been widely reported to be in the works for some time now, with Barca agreeing to pay Athletico Paranaense €35 million ($38.25 million) up front and an additional €10 million ($10.9 million) provided certain criteria are satisfied.
Meanwhile, Xavi’s side will go up against other top European teams to sign the Turkish gem Arda Guler, whose €17.5 million ($19 million) release clause is now reasonable. Spanish journalist Gerard Romero also claims that a deal in principle has been reached for him.
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The Gold Cup did not start well for the United States Mens National Team (USMNT), as they opened play in Group A with a 1-1 draw against Jamaica. Fortunately, they followed that up with a 6-0 thumping of Gold Cup debutants St. Kitts & Nevis. That leaves the top spot in Group A up for […]
The Gold Cup did not start well for the United States Mens National Team (USMNT), as they opened play in Group A with a 1-1 draw against Jamaica.
Fortunately, they followed that up with a 6-0 thumping of Gold Cup debutants St. Kitts & Nevis. That leaves the top spot in Group A up for grabs as they get set to take on Trinidad & Tobago.
St. Kitts & Nevis win There was only ever going to be one winner in the US game against the Sugar Boyz. The only question was how big the margin of victory would be.
Given the results elsewhere in Group A, goal difference could be a deciding factor in determining who wins the group. So few US fans were sad to see the Americans bang six goals against St. Kitts & Nevis.
Jesus Ferreira scored a hat trick, proving that he’s a great player when it comes to scoring against semi-professional opposition (seven of his eleven international goals have come against Grenada and St. Kitts & Nevis).
Djordje Mihailovic got his first two USMNT goals since Gregg Berhalter’s debut match in January 2019 against Panama. And Bryan Reynolds became the first US player since Earnie Stewart to score a goal on his birthday.
Trinidad & Tobago The deciding match in Group A at this year’s Gold Cup will be against Trinidad & Tobago. The Socca Warriors will live in US Soccer infamy for years to come, as it was a loss in Couva that kept the US from qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.
Since then, the US has done a very good job of heaping misery upon them as a form of payback. In the two meetings since that fateful night in 2017, the US has combined to outscore them 13-0: 6-0 at the 2019 Gold Cup and then 7-0 in a 2021 friendly.
So far, at this Gold Cup the Socca Warriors have split their first two games.
They beat St. Kitts & Nevis 3-0 but fell to Jamaica 4-1.
Anything other than a win sees them eliminated from the tournament. The roster called in by manager Angus Eve features nine players who play for American clubs (and, surprisingly two players who do not currently have a club).
Of those nine, only two are on MLS rosters with the rest playing in the USL Championship.
Those two are Kevin Molino of the Columbus Crew and Ajani Fortune of Atlanta United.
Other Notes: 1. Sunday’s game against Trinidad & Tobago kicks off at 7pm ET on will air on big FOX in English and on Univision in Spanish. 2. This marks the first ever game for the USMNT at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, and the first USMNT appearance in North Carolina since March of 2018 (against Paraguay)
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Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.
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Premier League teams are starting to make their preparations for the new season. In light of Manchester City's third straight Premier League title and the promotions of Burnley, Sheffield United, and Luton Town, the league will take on a slightly new look. Three stalwart teams, Southampton, Leicester City, and Leeds United, were all relegated to […]
Premier League teams are starting to make their preparations for the new season. In light of Manchester City’s third straight Premier League title and the promotions of Burnley, Sheffield United, and Luton Town, the league will take on a slightly new look.
Three stalwart teams, Southampton, Leicester City, and Leeds United, were all relegated to the Sky Bet Championship for next season.
According to the Daily Mail, as part of a dramatic shift in broadcasting strategy, the Premier League will begin providing live television coverage of every single Sunday match.
The reasoning for this is the English top flight are hoping to attract larger bids from broadcasters at an auction later this year.
We can also expect to see a surge in the number of games broadcast on Friday and Monday nights beginning with the 2024/25 season.
Premier League kick-off times set to change too In a huge shift in its broadcasting rights policy, the Premier League will begin broadcasting every Sunday game live. Such a method appeared previously during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Interesting to see the Mail report that every Premier League Sunday game will be live on television from the 24/25 season. The number of live games will reportedly rise from 200 to 270, with additional Friday and Monday matches alongside the Sunday coverage.
— Nick Metcalfe (@Nick_Metcalfe) June 30, 2023
The Daily Mail suggests that this is because there will be more games aired each season, rising from 200 to 270.
This might require fans to adjust their schedules to watch games anywhere from noon to 7:00 PM UK time. The teams participating in the Europa League would benefit greatly from the move. All of their games after a continental fixture would net them about £1 million each.
Apple TV are entering the bidding for broadcasting rights The 20-game bundle on offer by Amazon Prime will be discontinued in its entirety.
Between 2024 and 2027, Sky Sports and TNT Sport will make significant bids for rights. Competition from Amazon, Apple TV, and Disney will come, according to the Mirror.
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Comcast Xfinity has informed customers via email that they no longer are receiving Peacock Premium as a customer benefit. Instead, Comcast is offering a special customer rate of $2.99 per month instead of the regular $4.99/month rate. The email Comcast Xfinity customers have received reads: “Peacock Premium is no longer included with your Xfinity service. […]
Comcast Xfinity has informed customers via email that they no longer are receiving Peacock Premium as a customer benefit.
Instead, Comcast is offering a special customer rate of $2.99 per month instead of the regular $4.99/month rate.
The email Comcast Xfinity customers have received reads: “Peacock Premium is no longer included with your Xfinity service. If you’d like to re-subscribe, say “Peacock” into your Voice Remote or visit the Peacock app on X1 or Flex.
If you re-subscribe through Xfinity before August 25, 2023, you’ll receive Peacock Premium at the discounted rate of $2.99/month for 12 months before being billed at the regular monthly rate. Thank you for being an Xfinity customer.”
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No action was needed to end the "free" Peacock Premium subscriptions for cable customers, it happened automatically! pic.twitter.com/Buco949FxP
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Following the above steps will help you save significantly. With a base fee of $4.99 and an annual plan of $49.99, you’re guaranteed to save 60%. This effectively means that previously you’d have got only four months of Premium for $20. But now, you only pay $20 for an entire year. This offer though is available for a limited time, so hurry up before it’s gone.
Peacock Premium provides access to engaging content for subscribers. Soccer still features as the majority of Peacock’s content, with the Premier League drawing huge masses. Every game of the upcoming Women’s World Cup is also available, however, it’s in Spanish as FOX holds the English language rights for the tournament.
Apart from Premier League, MLB, Golf, Motorsports, and WWE, iconic shows and superhit movies are also available for streaming. Exclusive content is regularly added including new movie releases along with NBC and Telemundo hits.
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David de Gea is leaving Manchester United after 12 years and 545 games played for the club. As of July 1, when his contract officially runs out, the 32-year-old veteran could sign with another club. Despite another unpredictable season at Old Trafford, the Spanish goalkeeper was widely anticipated to re-sign with the Red Devils. Reports […]
David de Gea is leaving Manchester United after 12 years and 545 games played for the club. As of July 1, when his contract officially runs out, the 32-year-old veteran could sign with another club.
Despite another unpredictable season at Old Trafford, the Spanish goalkeeper was widely anticipated to re-sign with the Red Devils.
Reports suggest that Manchester United’s highest-earner allegedly refused to decrease his weekly wages from £375,000 ($476,000) to £200,000 ($254,000) per week.
As a result of Erik ten Hag’s wish to replace their starting goalie, the English club withdrew their offer. Meanwhile, United haven’t ruled out re-signing De Gea as a free agent, however it seems like their longtime partnership is coming to an end.
12 years and 545 appearances later, de Gea's time has come to an end, don't let recency bias fool you, a club legend.
Premier League
FA Cup
EFL Cup x2
Europa League
PL Golden Glove x2
PFA Team of the Year x5
Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year x4 pic.twitter.com/rcvZrYQaPq— 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐚'𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 (@CantonasCoIIar) July 1, 2023
Manchester United are yet to table in an official bid With David de Gea’s uncertain contract situation causing more concern for Manchester United, Erik ten Hag has made Inter goalkeeper Andre Onana his primary target.
The Italian side have even acknowledged United’s interest in the Senegalese goalkeeper and are awaiting an offer for the player.
Chief Executive Officer of Inter, Beppe Marotta, told Sky Italia on Friday:
“Manchester United have expressed an interest ]in Onana] which may or may not lead to an offer in the next few days. Once that happens, both Inter and the player will carefully assess it. Onana hasn’t received any official offer from Manchester United yet.”
The more I see this with onana the more I think Inter fans are clueless for accepting his sale, calculator fans at it again pic.twitter.com/VSqHwtj580
— Siavoush Fallahi (@SiavoushF) June 29, 2023
Inter plan to use money to re-sign Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea Italian publication Corriere dello Sport claims that Inter have set a minimum price for Onana at €60 million ($76 million). Meanwhile, the Premier League giants are said to be willing to make a deal.
In addition to that the Red Devils are allegedly offering up to €50 million ($63 million), with additional bonuses.
Furthermore, if the Nerazzurri do decide to sell the Cameroonian, they want to get as much money as possible so they can use the proceeds for additional transfer activities, such as funding the return of Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea.
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If the French striker Kylian Mbappe does not extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, the club will sell him. It was just last May when the Parc des Princes hosted a celebration for his renewal. Despite interest from Real Madrid, the Frenchman had committed to staying with PSG. He had even been seen wearing a […]
If the French striker Kylian Mbappe does not extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, the club will sell him. It was just last May when the Parc des Princes hosted a celebration for his renewal.
Despite interest from Real Madrid, the Frenchman had committed to staying with PSG. He had even been seen wearing a jersey that read “Mbappe 2025”.
The kit didn’t say anything about the specifics of the contract the 24-year-old signed, of course. In truth, Mbappe has a year left on his contract with the option to extend it for another.
Before the end of June, the Frenchman notified the Parisians’ management that he would not be exercising that option that would keep him at the club until 2025.
Foot Mercato reports that after receiving the “shock letter” alerting them of the decision, Nasser Al Khelaifi and the club’s other executives opted to sell their most prized asset this summer rather than risk losing him for free in 2024.
Fans spot possible clue at photos of both Mbappe and Vinicius in Miami Real Madrid have reportedly already begun making preparations to sign Kylian Mbappe this summer. Los Merengues’ president Florentino Perez is said to be working hard to strengthen the club even when their players are on vacation.
Already this summer the club has signed Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund.
Kylian Mbappé (24) wants to stay, PSG want to sell, Real Madrid don't want to buy: The summer's biggest transfer saga at an impasse. https://t.co/6u2hCcWOx5
— Get French Football News (@GFFN) June 30, 2023
PSG’s main man has been spotted on vacation in Miami. Coincidentally, that’s where Vinicius Junior has also been spending his free time this summer away from soccer.
To no one’s surprise, one Twitter user has made an eagle-eyed observation. In a snapshot of Mbappe in Florida, there is a hand sporting the same watch that Vinicius does in another photo.
Mbappé está en Miami disfrutando sus vacaciones. 🌴 ☀️ pic.twitter.com/YcTTZ6Uglk
— ESPN Deportes (@ESPNDeportes) June 30, 2023
Though the proof is scant, Real Madrid supporters are getting excited about the possible friendship between these two players.
Viní Jr in Miami. ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/miB9AAUzxv
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 25, 2023
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Declan Rice will join Arsenal for a club-record £105 million. Fans should be ecstatic right now. The transfer saga around the midfielder has dragged on for quite some time. Despite Manchester City's late arrival, fresh sources have suggested that a resolution is near. The pursuit of Rice by Arsenal has not been a well-kept secret. […]
Declan Rice will join Arsenal for a club-record £105 million. Fans should be ecstatic right now. The transfer saga around the midfielder has dragged on for quite some time.
Despite Manchester City’s late arrival, fresh sources have suggested that a resolution is near.
The pursuit of Rice by Arsenal has not been a well-kept secret. Mikel Arteta has expressed a strong desire to secure his signature this summer, and the team have made a considerable effort to lure him away from the London Stadium.
According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, negotiations between Arsenal and West Ham are nearing completion. A deal is anticipated to be done very soon. Declan Rice had concrete offers from both Manchester City and Bayern Munich, but the Gunners have won the bidding war.
Arsenal to make Declan Rice a high-earning acquisition Arsenal and West Ham have reached an agreement on a $133 million transfer this summer, with the clubs still working out the installment payments. Although the financial details have not been ironed out.
⏩ Total forward passes by midfielders in the Premier League last season:
🥇 Bruno Fernandes – 633
🥈 Rodri- 624
🥉 Declan Rice – 607✍️ @Dannworth gives us the stats that justify Rice's price tag 👇https://t.co/QKBZ4qdI2n
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) July 1, 2023
Rice has already settled on certain conditions on a personal level and will go forward with his medical.
The transfer entails a $127 million upfront payment and a further $6 million in performance-based incentives. As per the Daily Mail, the English international will put pen to paper on a long-term contract worth at least £13 million per year ($16,5 million).
The player’s monthly salary would be almost £1 million ($1,3 million), or around £250,000 ($317,000) each week. The resulting daily total of roughly £50,000 ($63,000) would break down to around £6,250 ($8,000) per hour, or £104 ($130) every minute.
The signing of the midfielder by Arsenal is monumental. He was obviously a high priority for them, as shown by the substantial compensation they offered him. Among the current Gunners team, his salary will place him third in terms of total earnings.
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Ange Postecoglou's hiring at Tottenham will make history since he will be the first Australian manager in the Premier League. The 57-year-old signed a four-year deal to replace Antonio Conte permanently. He leaves behind Scottish football, switching from Celtic. His work in North London formally began on July 1st. He has since begun preseason with […]
Ange Postecoglou’s hiring at Tottenham will make history since he will be the first Australian manager in the Premier League. The 57-year-old signed a four-year deal to replace Antonio Conte permanently.
He leaves behind Scottish football, switching from Celtic. His work in North London formally began on July 1st.
He has since begun preseason with the domestic players who reported back in North London. Now, he has to face the difficulty of bringing that adventurous style of play to Tottenham.
He arrives into an environment where supporters have had to suffer some very turgid football under Conte, Nuno Espirito Santo and Jose Mourinho before him.
Ange Postecoglou opens up on taking charge at Tottenham Ange Postecoglou spoke to Spurs’ official website, offering a message of positivity to supporters.
“I like to win, that’s the main thing, and I’ve done that wherever I’ve been. Football is designed to bring success.”
“Alongside that, it’s really important to me that there is an element of what I think most fans and players want to be associated with, and that’s football that’s exciting, that people talk about, not just the end result but also the manner in which you played your football.”
🗣️ Ange Postecoglou on starting as Spurs manager. “It’s a great moment, a proud moment… My main thoughts will be on the responsibility I bear and the excitement I have within me that I can fulfil those dreams and aspirations of every #THFC supporter.” pic.twitter.com/9aEtNViOf0
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 1, 2023
“That’s really important to me, because I think it’s a way to be successful. Secondly it allows people to grab onto those things that are most special about our game, those memorable moments.”
“People want to see their team scoring goals, being exciting, not conceding goals. Being aggressive in their approach, all these kinds of things that everyone seeks in their own football team. That’s what I want to try to provide. We want to be a team that wins things and, ultimately, entertains our fans.”
“I’m very excited about the challenge ahead – an enormous football club, exciting league. I guess all the things you strive for in your professional career. It’s great to be here and getting ready to work.”
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FIFA will give Canada Soccer a lifeline by granting a $5 million interest-free loan. Canadian Soccer has been enduring a difficult financial situation as it incurred a deficit of 6.3 million CAD in 2022. A deficit will come at the end of 2023. The Athletic has reported that Canada Soccer had applied for a $5 […]
FIFA will give Canada Soccer a lifeline by granting a $5 million interest-free loan. Canadian Soccer has been enduring a difficult financial situation as it incurred a deficit of 6.3 million CAD in 2022. A deficit will come at the end of 2023.
The Athletic has reported that Canada Soccer had applied for a $5 million interest-free loan earlier from FIFA. Interim General Secretary Jason de Vos confirmed that the organization has applied for the loan but it hasn’t been approved yet.
Earlier in July 2020, FIFA, as part of COVID-19 relief, launched a program making it available to every member association. As part of the initiative, any member association can ask for an interest-free loan amounting to 35% of their audited annual revenue.
However, in the interest of solidarity, a loan entitlement between $500,000 and $5 million was also made available.
Exclusive: To ease Canada Soccer’s financial woes they’re looking to FIFA for a lifeline.
New information on:
💵 How FIFA could help Canada Soccer
🇨🇦 What this means for #CanMNT fall friendlies
❓ A new avenue to raise money and bankruptcy off the tablehttps://t.co/yxNbI4YOjq— Joshua Kloke (@joshuakloke) July 1, 2023
Canada Soccer is is dire need of funds Canada Soccer’s deficit is a result of their spending for the men’s national team’s surprising qualification for the 2022 World Cup held in Qatar. Earlier Canada Soccer had contemplated filing for bankruptcy.
De Vos claimed that the loan would help the federation in several aspects of its operation. If the loan comes through, it will help arranging friendlies during the international windows. The split between the men’s and women’s national teams remains undetermined.
FIFA’s investment is preventing future problems The lack of finances had cast some doubt over the national team’s participation in friendlies.
As Canada is one of the host nations of the 2026 World Cup, the national side will be missing out on the qualification process.
Its official! Still goalless in the final meaning Canada’s Alphonso Davies scored the quickest goal at the Qatar World Cup (1:08). And what a historic moment it was. #CANMNT #FIFAWorldCup
— Emily Wilson (@wilson_emt) December 18, 2022
That would have served as an ideal preparation for the showpiece tournament. Moreover, the 2024 Copa America qualification period will begin.
The loan would also help pay for training camps, and booking friendlies against opponents, which might not have been possible earlier. De Vos also claimed that the Federation is exploring opportunities with philanthropic organizations that could aid in travel accommodation and fees paid to the opposition teams.
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In a groundbreaking development, the USL Championship and ESPN have jointly announced the first-ever nationally televised doubleheader in the league's history. It is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 19. The momentous occasion will commence with Detroit City FC hosting Las Vegas Lights FC at Keyworth Stadium. It will be followed by San Diego […]
In a groundbreaking development, the USL Championship and ESPN have jointly announced the first-ever nationally televised doubleheader in the league’s history.
It is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 19. The momentous occasion will commence with Detroit City FC hosting Las Vegas Lights FC at Keyworth Stadium.
It will be followed by San Diego Loyal SC’s matchup against New Mexico United at Torero Stadium. The event culminates in the exciting double feature.
ESPN2 will broadcast the historic event. With an ardent fanbase that ranks among the most passionate in North America, Detroit City FC is all set to go head-to-head against Las Vegas Lights FC at 7:30 p.m. ET in an interconference showdown.
This match will serve as a highly anticipated rematch between the two teams, with Le Rouge securing a 1-0 triumph in their previous encounter last July. Drawing inspiration from that memorable performance, the hosts will strive to replicate their success. Their aim is for a second consecutive appearance in the USL Championship Playoffs.
𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁! 🤩
Tune in to ESPN2 at 11:00 p.m. ET to watch @PHXRisingFC face off against @Memphis901FC!
You don't wanna miss it! 😏#PHXvMEM | #USLonESPN pic.twitter.com/Z4EcJIst3E
— USL Championship (@USLChampionship) July 1, 2023
New Mexico United seek revenge in USL Championship In a match brimming with playoff implications for Western Conference contenders, San Diego Loyal SC and New Mexico United will lock horns. Led by hometown talent and former U.S. international Joe Corona, SD Loyal have transformed Torero Stadium into a fortress.
Seeking their third consecutive postseason appearance, they will face a resilient New Mexico United side under the guidance of newly appointed Head Coach Eric Quill.
Bolstered by the presence of El Salvador international Amando Moreno, New Mexico United aim to climb the standings. They are confident after a thrilling 1-1 draw in their previous visit to San Diego in 2021.
When do the games start on ESPN2? These two fixtures will take center stage among six captivating USL Championship games broadcast on ESPN2. The action commences this Saturday, July 1, with Phoenix Rising FC hosting Memphis 901 FC at 11 p.m. ET.
Fans can catch all other regular season and playoff matches live on ESPN+ domestically.
Meanwhile, international viewers can access the games through the league’s broadcast partners in Latin America and Europe.
YouTube streams will be available for the rest of the world.
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Everton are once again looking to sign Arnaut Danjuma. The Dutchman has resurfaced as a potential target for the club after rejecting the Toffees in January. Having initially agreed to join Frank Lampard's team on loan, Danjuma had a change of heart and signed for Tottenham Hotspur. However, with his loan deal in North London […]
Everton are once again looking to sign Arnaut Danjuma. The Dutchman has resurfaced as a potential target for the club after rejecting the Toffees in January.
Having initially agreed to join Frank Lampard’s team on loan, Danjuma had a change of heart and signed for Tottenham Hotspur.
However, with his loan deal in North London having expired on Friday evening, Villarreal are keen to sell. The former Bournemouth forward is officially on the market again.
Cheers @Danjuma no point finishing this then. 😩 #Everton pic.twitter.com/wZu2bZkbUL
— Forever Everton // Rob (@F0reverEvert0n) January 24, 2023
According to Mail Sport, Everton have re-entered the race to secure the services of the 26-year-old, considering a loan deal for the upcoming season.
Whilst the circumstances of the January snub were unpleasant, there is no animosity between the two sides.
Villarreal and Tottenham agreed on a purchase option for $34 million, but that wasn’t taken up.
Danjuma rejected move to Goodison Park in January Danjuma, on the other hand, won’t remain at Villarreal and is quite likely to leave once again. Inquiries about a summer transfer have come in from fellow Premier League sides, including Everton, as well as from the Bundesliga, and Ligue 1.
Given their lack of offensive depth, Everton will focus on strengthening their attack this summer.
After lengthy talks last winter, the Toffees will hope to agree terms with Danjuma for a second time.
Everton fans may not take kindly to move What was bizarre about the whole situation was that the Netherlands international had a medical on Merseyside and even gave an interview to club media.
However, Frank Lampard’s dismissal saw the 26-year-old make a U-turn, opting not to join.
🚨 Arnaut Danjuma will join Everton over the next 24 hours after completing a medical
❌ The player turned down more lucrative offers and interest elsewhere
✅ Danjuma wants to help Everton and it's fans see Premier League football next season
[via @MichaelBridge_] pic.twitter.com/PwvNLPDQSF
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) January 23, 2023
The Goodison Park outfit will re-open negotiations with the player’s representatives.
Whether this move will go down well with supporters is unclear. Whilst the club holds no resentment, fans will see Danjuma as someone who refused to help their bid for survival.
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Newcastle United have officially unveiled their new away kit for the upcoming 2023-24 season. The kit made by Castore is predominantly green, combined with black logos, and also features a black and white trim at the cuffs and collar. The club badge is well placed on the left chest giving it an elegant look. White […]
Newcastle United have officially unveiled their new away kit for the upcoming 2023-24 season. The kit made by Castore is predominantly green, combined with black logos, and also features a black and white trim at the cuffs and collar.
Here to compete. 🟢#NUFC's 2023/24 away kit is now available to purchase both in-store and online!
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) June 30, 2023
The club badge is well placed on the left chest giving it an elegant look. White and green shorts complete the kit that is set to be worn away from home in all competitions.
The kits will feature the new shirt sponsor Sela with Noon adorning the left sleeve.
This could very well be the last shirt from Castore with rumors claiming that fans are expecting Adidas to return to St. James’ Park.
The Magpies have also unveiled the new goalkeeper kit that features a light blue shade.
Newcastle United kits show clear Saudi influence The upcoming season will be the first of many for new sponsor Sela, who had earlier signed a multi-year deal with the Tyneside outfit. The Middle East events company will also work with the club to provide a new fan zone for fans going to St James’ Park.
What is becoming remarkably clear about the shirt is the clear Saudi influence on the design. Newcastle United have never claimed green as one of their club colors, but have adopted it in the past two years. This is coincidentally the two full years the Saudi state has owned the club.
After the deal was struck, CEO Darren Eales was quick to praise Sela.
“We team up at an exciting time in the history of both organizations given both share an ambitious vision to expand their brands globally.”
Newcastle United – who are in no way, shape or form affiliated to the Saudi state – could be hosting one of Saudi Arabia's international friendlies. Nothing more than a coincidence, obviously…
More ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/Owicx0Nm2R
— FootballJOE (@FootballJOE) June 29, 2023
The new shirt is likely to bring a lot of criticism. Many have felt that the club is being directly controlled by Saudi Arabia and the new green kit, the same colors as of the Gulf Nation will raise a few eyebrows.
Who actually owns the club? The club is owned on paper by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) since the takeover in October 2021. However, the PIF’s ownership of the Magpies drew widespread attention to Saudi’s human rights problems. Several have deemed the purchase of the club as sports washing. It’s worth noting that all funding for the PIF comes from the Saudi government/state apparatus.
It will be interesting to see the developments surrounding the new kit. This is especially key as it also resembles the Saudi national football team’s kit from the 2022 World Cup.
This particular design was on show as the Gulf side shocked eventual Champions Argentina 2-1 in their opening game.
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Some young players are already on top of the world, like Erling Haaland, Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Pedri and more, this column was designed to shine a light on the players inches away from breaking into the front stage of world soccer. It would be easy to pick from the numerous Brazilians close […]
Some young players are already on top of the world, like Erling Haaland, Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Pedri and more, this column was designed to shine a light on the players inches away from breaking into the front stage of world soccer.
It would be easy to pick from the numerous Brazilians close to making big moves. Vitor Roque, Marcos Leonardo and Luan Cândido all come to mind. It also wouldn’t be hard to pick from the Golden Boy shortlist. Jamal Musiala, Gavi, Xavi Simons, Florian Wirtz and more may be one of the best wonderkids currently playing. The players on the list not only are under the radar but are also from all corners of the globe.
These players are all already involved with their national team’s setup. That could be the senior team or at the youth levels. Most importantly, they’re names that we will hear a lot more of come the next few seasons. All these players are close to a breakout season, whether it’s with a different club or a new role in a new-look team. Whittling down the list to just six players, especially with all of the youth tournaments that took place this year. However, these six players have an overwhelming chance to have a good, long career in soccer.
Joe Scally (Monchengladbach, RB) The Stars and Stripes’ very own Joe Scally has shown a lot of exciting talent. A New York City FC academy product, he made the move across the Atlantic, directly joining Gladbach for just $2 million. Since then, he’s played in 30 games and scored one goal. The right-back has even won four caps, recently starting the CONCACAF Nations League Final against Canada and putting in an impressive shift.
What’s so impressive about Scally is his defensive work rate and solid tackling. He’s aggressive and will never shy away from a 1v1. On the offensive end, he is a decent passer, both playing the ball out of the back, fighting off the press, or sending in crosses. Chances are, Scally plays second fiddle to Sergiño Dest for a long time. Yet, there’s a solid chance Gregg Berhalter will give him more playing time thanks to his 2022/23 breakout season.
Fran García (Real Madrid, LB) Fran Garcia is one of the world’s most exciting wing-backs thanks to his startling speed and athleticism that helps him strike fear in the eyes of opposing defenders. Despite his solid season at Rayo, we haven’t seen the full extent of Garcia’s skill and athleticism. His breakout season came this year after he moved from Real Madrid last July, where he got little to no first-team experience, to Rayo Vallecano for the price of $2.1 million. He played well throughout the season, starting 40 total games while scoring two goals and assisting three. His splendid performances throughout the season turned the eye of Real, who triggered his buy-back clause for $5.5 million.
Garcia is a very agile, speedy wing-back. He not only uses his acceleration to sneakily steal the ball and hawk down attackers on the wing but he’s proved a valuable asset on offense, kickstarting counter-attacks and providing valuable overlaps for his team. He can dribble and carry the ball forward, and despite his 5’5 frame, he reads the game very well, which means he can win a lot of tackles and interceptions.
Cesare Casadei (Chelsea U21, CM) Casadei earned his reputation as a free-moving, goal-scoring midfielder with Italy U20s in the U20 World Cup, where he led Gli Azzurini to a spot in the finals. Casadei won both the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball to cap off an impressive 2022-23 season. After moving through Inter’s youth levels, he moved across the Channel to Chelsea for a whopping $16.3 million. Since then, he’s played with both Chelsea’s U21 squad and Reading. This season, he scored six goals and added an assist in 28 total games. But the U20 World Cup turned eyes, so much so that senior scouts for Chelsea recommend he stay in the Blues’ senior team.
Casadei has been described as a mezzala (half-winger in Italian), a hybrid between a central midfielder and a winger. He drifts deep and sets up his attackers with incisive through-balls and exciting through-balls. He joins the attack often, which explains the number of goals he gets. He’s dominant in the air, capable of dribbling with both feet and a great passer with absurd vision. He’s also a solid defender; his physicality helps him win a lot of tackles and he’s aggressive with his challenges. These qualities help him play as a #6, a #8, and even a #10.
Adama Bojang (Steve Biko FC, ST) Adama Bojang started rising to the top of European club’s shortlists during his phenomenal African Cup of Nations U20 performance, where he scored four goals in six games for the Gambia en route to an appearance in the final and a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations U20’s team of the tournament. He headlined the Gambia’s U20 World Cup squad, scoring two goals in four total games. Despite playing in a relatively unknown Gambian team in Steve Biko FC, he’s attracted attention from Al Ahly, Tottenham, Nottingham Forest, and the most likely option, Strasbourg.
His ability to burst past defenders on the dribble hold up the ball for sprinting teammates, and his finishing touch makes him a solid striker who has a chance to play first-team football in the top 5 leagues in the next three seasons. He’s super athletic and agile but still has a lot of strength and size, which has allowed him to torment a lot of defenders. He isn’t just size though. He has the intelligence to make some beautiful runs, and he sees the game clearly.
Naoki Kumata (FC Tokyo, CF) Naoki Kumata has burst onto the scene after finishing as the top scorer in the AFC U-20 Asian Cup. He was relatively unknown before the youth tournament. After scoring five goals in five matches, he was promoted from FC Tokyo’s U18 squad to the senior team. He’s since attracted interest from Liverpool and Real Madrid for a transfer this summer or the next.
Kumata stands at 5’11 and weighs in at 174 pounds, meaning his build resembles a very physical, strong target forward. He’s strong in the air, can hold the ball up, and can fight off bigger defenders. Despite that, he’s also very comfortable with the ball; he can dribble the ball in transition and make some very cutting, line-breaking passes. He’s like Erling Haaland with a little less athleticism and explosiveness, and a little more technique and ball control.
Endrick (Palmeiras, CF) Endrick will move to Real Madrid in July 2024 in a blockbuster $41 million deal, and it’s not for nothing. He’s starred for Palmeiras across multiple big youth competitions. He’s also won multiple awards and titles for his goalscoring record and his flashy technique. Before he’d played six games for the Palmeiras senior team, he’d already agreed to sign with Real Madrid when he turned 18. In the meantime, he’s earned call-ups to numerous Brazilian national youth teams. He’s starred in Palmeiras’ Brasileiro-contending squad while earning comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo, Romario, and Pele.
Endrick has such good ball control that it looks like his foot is stuck to the ball sometimes. In addition to his electric style of play and athleticism, he has a lot of technique and a finishing touch. It helps he can move around and play different positions; he can play as a center forward, right winger, or left winger. And, despite his stocky build, he is still pretty strong.
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If the 2023/24 Bundesliga season schedule is anything as close as the previous one, it should be an exciting campaign. Bayern Munich needed late-game heroics in the last day of the season to clinch an eleventh-straight title. Also, the Bavarians needed Borussia Dortmund to drop points against Mainz on the last day, which it did. […]
If the 2023/24 Bundesliga season schedule is anything as close as the previous one, it should be an exciting campaign. Bayern Munich needed late-game heroics in the last day of the season to clinch an eleventh-straight title. Also, the Bavarians needed Borussia Dortmund to drop points against Mainz on the last day, which it did.
It was drama until the very end. In many ways, it made the season that much more enjoyable for the neutral. Even though Bayern Munich extended its monopoly in Germany, several great storylines emerged. Moreover, those carry over into the 2023/24 campaign.
The main one will be Dortmund’s attempt to dethrone Bayern Munich. The losses of Jude Bellingham, Raphael Guerreiro and Mahmoud Dahoud will make that a challenge. Free transfers away from the latter two only make it more tough. However, the German club did sell Bellingham for over $100 million, which will help bring in new players.
RB Leipzig is always lurking for success. Last season, Die Roten Bullen won the German Cup for the second straight season. Top-four finishes in all of the club’s season in the top flight but one would mean the only potential place to go is to top spot. But, it is Bayern Munich’s league for a reason.
Can a team like Union Berlin, which qualified for the Champions League last season, put a strong and surprising season together. Freiburg has been close to the top four on several occasions, as has Eintracht Frankfurt or Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen. There is much to consider in the Bundesliga.
You can find out how to watch every game using the Bundesliga TV schedule. Coverage is mainly available via ESPN+, and other select games, namely the Dortmund-Bayern clashes, may be on ESPN or ABC.
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Bundesliga season schedule for 2023/24 The full Bundesliga 2023/24 schedule is available for download via the Bundesliga website.
Voting in the 2023 WST Awards is coming down to the wire. The annual awards competition is your opportunity to recognize the best in soccer coverage on TV and the web. And with less than a week to go, voting is heating up. Let's take a look at the leaders as we head into the […]
Voting in the 2023 WST Awards is coming down to the wire. The annual awards competition is your opportunity to recognize the best in soccer coverage on TV and the web. And with less than a week to go, voting is heating up.
Let’s take a look at the leaders as we head into the final stretch of voting. It’s important to note that with several days to go before voting closes on June 30, anyone can win.
To cast your vote, simply click any category name below to visit the voting page:
VIDEO, TV and STREAMING • Best TV Coverage
CBS Sports is currently leading in the polls in this category, followed closely by NBC Sports. ESPN follows in a distant third, with FOX Sports, beIN SPORTS, Telemundo, Turner and TUDN bringing up the rear.
• Best Streaming Service
ESPN+ is in pole position, with Paramount+ as a serious challenger. Peacock and MLS Season Pass meanwhile are battling for the bronze.
• Best TV Presenter
As of press time, we have a tie. Rebecca Lowe and Kate Abdo are top, with Jillian Sakovits, Dan Thomas, Kay Murray and Poppy Miller the next closest vote-getters.
• Best TV Studio Analyst
In one of the widest fields of any category, it’s a surprisingly massive lead for Alexis Guerrero. Thierry Henry is in second, but it looks like Alexis’ is running away with it. At the other end of the spectrum, there’s just one candidate with 0% of the vote so far. That would be an ouch for Alexi Lalas.
• Best Commentator
In another big category, we have one of the highest vote counts. And it looks like a two-horse race, with Keith Costigan and Callum Williams leading the way thus far.
• Best Co-Commentator
We may have a landslide on our hands here, with Jim Beglin crushing it in the polls so far. Stewart Robson, Taylor Twellman, and Lee Dixon are next closest.
• Best YouTube Channel
This one is a close race between ESPN FC and Tifo Football. A strong final push from either may capture the crown this year.
• Best Fan YouTube Channel
It’s The Bayern View and Redmen TV out in front of this category. Everyone else is a little way back, but anything can happen with a big effort in the final days.
• Best Daily TV Show
CBS Sports’ Morning Footy has the advantage heading into the final stage of voting. ESPN FC is still in with a chance though, as well as Box 2 Box.
THE SPOKEN WORD • Best Podcast
Caught Offside and The Scuffed Podcast are first and second, so far, but the Spanish Football Podcast has a shot to make it a three-way race. Still, there are several other podcasts that are in with a shout. Surprisingly, some of them have very few votes including The 2 Robbies, Meg Linehan’s podcast and That Peter Crouch.
• Best Club Podcast
Another category with a couple of clear favorites: Bavarian Football Works and the Charlotte Soccer Show look set to duke it out for the title this year.
• Best Podcast Host
Taylor Rockwell leads the way with nearly 50% of the votes so fan, but Men In Blazers’ Roger Bennett is within striking distance in second place.
• Best Podcast Analyst
Herculez Gomez’s chances are looking good, with Rafa Honigstein, Barry Glendenning, and Jonathan Wilson jockeying for top positions as well.
THE WRITTEN WORD • Best Website
This is one of the more evenly-contested categories so far. Equalizer Soccer leads the way, with The Athletic, ESPN FC and Soccer America are not too far behind.
• Best Writer
A wide field, with a wide gulf in vote getters. Tom Bogert is in the lead with 30% of the vote, followed by Elias Burke and John Nicholson. There’s a lot of ground to make up, but it can be had.
Who will take home the honors in 2023? It’s up to you to decide. Click any of the links above or below to vote in this year’s awards. WST Awards voting ends at midnight ET on June 30th, so be sure to get those votes in.
2023 WST Awards voting categories: VIDEO, TV and STREAMING
- Best TV Coverage
• Best Streaming Service - Best TV Presenter
• Best TV Studio Analyst - Best Commentator
• Best Co-Commentator - Best YouTube Channel
• Best Fan YouTube Channel - Best Daily TV Show
THE SPOKEN WORD
- Best Podcast
• Best Club Podcast - Best Podcast Host
• Best Podcast Analyst
THE WRITTEN WORD
- Best Website
• Best Writer
Best of luck to all contestants.
What does it say about MLS that Leagues Cup was unable to get a TV deal in Mexico? We discuss the breaking news from Mexico where the TV networks have thumbed their noses at the US-based Leagues Cup competition involving MLS teams.
We also analyze how MLS is now so dependent on Lionel Messi being a success for ticket sales, TV ratings, MLS Season Pass subscriptions and merchandise, but is the league over-dependent on one player?
Also discussed is the news of Jon Champion heading to NBC Sports, and who his co-commentators may be, as well as whether USL is going to miss out on a major opportunity to ride the wave with Messi, World Cup 2026 and other major soccer events.
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Lionel Messi is the biggest thing to come to Major League Soccer. Not only is his arrival prompting innovative ways to compensate a player, but fans are dishing out the cash to see him in action. In this episode of the World Soccer Talk podcast, we talk to Pieter Brown from Futbol Miami TV. Not only is Brown a season ticket holder for the club, but he played an integral role in bringing a MLS team to South Florida.
Brown talks about what the last several weeks have been like in this world of change at Inter Miami. Plus, he discusses how the club is actually able to make these headline signings. Messi will be dealing with change when he begins play in Major League Soccer. Brown talks about the major challenges and adjustments the World Cup winner will have to make down south.
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In the last 12 months, Saudi Arabia has been working on trying to change sports as we know it. Whether it’s golf or tennis, and now soccer, the wealthy Arab nation has set its sights on conquering world sport. We take a closer look at the reason why they're investing in soccer, whether we should be worried, and what it may mean for Chelsea Football Club and other sides.
We also answer your questions and read your comments about US Open Cup, Premier League conflicts with college football, and Serie A in Spanish.
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We discuss what the underlying reason is why MLS and MLSPA are trying to undermine the US Open Cup, the oldest soccer competition in the United States. Why are MLS, US Soccer and MLSPA at loggerheads regarding the competition, and why are they being so vocal to the disillusionment in how the competition is being run.
With Kartik Krishnaiyer back on the podcast, we also get his thoughts on the Berhalter re-hiring, the ridiculousness of Matt Crocker's "The Process", and how player power within USMNT and USWNT is getting out of control.
Plus we answer your questions in the Listener Mailbag section ahead of a big week in the Concacaf Gold Cup.
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Jon Arnold, a freelance journalist and the author of the popular newsletter "Getting CONCACAFed," joins the World Soccer Talk podcast to give a preview of the upcoming Gold Cup. Fresh off winning the CONCACAF Nations League, the USMNT is among the favorites to win the tournament. However, there are only five players that featured in that squad. With BJ Callaghan managing his last games before Gregg Berhalter's return, can he lead the side to more success?
Now that teams are competing with more frequency in the Nations League, the standard of competition in CONCACAF continues to rise. The United States may be the defending champion of this competition and the Nations League, but it will face a stiff challenge in the Gold Cup.
That title defense from the 2021 tournament starts against Jamaica, which made headlines for naming Demarai Gray in a talented squad. Arnold lays out the chances Jamaica may have to break through against top opposition like the United States. It is also an important tournament for Mexico, which is coming off a struggle of a weekend in the Nations League.
Gareth Bale has claimed the more relaxed atmosphere in MLS comes down to the fact that it is a closed league. The former Los Angeles FC winger made the comments during a recent interview with BT Sport. Fellow retired players Peter Crouch and Jermaine Jenas conducted the interview. Crouch asked Bale if he had any […]
Gareth Bale has claimed the more relaxed atmosphere in MLS comes down to the fact that it is a closed league. The former Los Angeles FC winger made the comments during a recent interview with BT Sport. Fellow retired players Peter Crouch and Jermaine Jenas conducted the interview.
Crouch asked Bale if he had any advice for Lionel Messi on his upcoming move to Miami. The Argentine superstar recently agreed to a deal with the MLS team after departing Paris Saint-Germain. Messi’s first match with his new club is expected to be against Mexican side Cruz Azul on July 21st.
Bale claims Messi will enjoy the relaxed MLS “It is a lot more chilled,” Bale told BT Sport. “If you lose at Real Madrid, it is like the world has ended. You are crucified, you feel down, you go home and you’re not happy.”
“They accept losing a bit more [in MLS]. There is no consequence. You can’t get relegated over there. When you lose a game you go on to the next one. They accept losing a lot better over there. They know how to lose but they celebrate every win like you have won the championship. He will definitely enjoy it.”
Without pro/rel, Gareth Bale says there are no consequences to losing in MLSpic.twitter.com/ERIKBtdYjW
— World Soccer Talk (@worldsoccertalk) June 22, 2023
Bale moved to LAFC from Madrid in the summer of 2022. He managed to play just 13 total matches with the club during his lone season in the States. Nevertheless, the former Wales international helped the team secure the MLS Cup title against Philadelphia. In fact, his goal in added time tied the championship game and allowed the match to go to penalty kicks.
Pro/rel doesn’t appear to be coming to MLS any time soon The idea of implementing promotion and relegation in MLS has been a highly debated topic in recent years. Many soccer fans Stateside agree with Bale and hope that an open league will soon be introduced. However, MLS commissioner Don Garber has since poured cold water on the plan. Fans shouldn’t expect any changes to the current format for the foreseeable future.
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The Premier League Summer Series is bringing EPL clubs to US cities this summer. And now we know who will be calling the games for NBC Sports. Rebecca Lowe will host the pre- and post-match coverage for each game, with pitch-side coverage that will also feature Robbie Earle, Tim Howard and Stephen Warnock. Joe Speight […]
The Premier League Summer Series is bringing EPL clubs to US cities this summer. And now we know who will be calling the games for NBC Sports.
Rebecca Lowe will host the pre- and post-match coverage for each game, with pitch-side coverage that will also feature Robbie Earle, Tim Howard and Stephen Warnock.
Joe Speight and Daniel Mann will call each game live on-location. Earle, Howard, and Warnock will be joined by Danny Higginbotham for match analysis. Alex Aljoe will handle the in-match reporting.
Every game, and all studio coverage will stream live on Peacock. The final two matches of the series on July 30 will also be simulcast on USA Network and NBC, respectively. The full Summer Series schedule is listed below.
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Premier League Summer Series Schedule All of the following times are US Eastern Time (ET).
Saturday, July 22
7:00 PM – Chelsea vs Brighton – Philadelphia – Peacock — Joe Speight
Sunday, July 23
4:00 PM – Fulham vs Brentford – Philadelphia – Peacock — Daniel Mann
7:00 PM – Newcastle vs Aston Villa – Philadelphia – Peacock — Joe Speight
Wednesday, July 26
5:30 PM – Brentford vs Brighton – Atlanta – Peacock — Joe Speight
7:00 PM – Fulham vs Aston Villa – Orlando – Peacock — Daniel Mann
8:15 PM – Chelsea vs Newcastle – Atlanta – Peacock — Joe Speight
Friday, July 28
7:30 PM – Brighton vs Newcastle – New Jersey – Peacock — Daniel Mann
Sunday, July 30
12:00 PM – Aston Villa vs Brentford – Maryland (DC) – USA, Peacock — Daniel Mann
2:45 PM – Chelsea vs Fulham – Philadelphia – NBC, Peacock — Joe Speight
For the latest info on TV listings and tickets, including all the summer friendlies in the US, visit our Upcoming Matches and Summer Friendlies pages.
Former Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has reportedly agreed to a contract with Barcelona. The Germany international now departs the Premier League champions after seven years with the club. City had hoped to convince Gundogan to stay, but he is now set to join the Spanish giants instead. Sky Sports is reporting that City's contract […]
Former Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has reportedly agreed to a contract with Barcelona. The Germany international now departs the Premier League champions after seven years with the club. City had hoped to convince Gundogan to stay, but he is now set to join the Spanish giants instead.
Sky Sports is reporting that City’s contract offer was a major breaking point in negotiations. The English club supposedly offered the midfielder a one-year deal, with an option for an additional year. Gundogan’s previous contract with City expired this month, making him a free agent. Team officials were reluctant to offer the 32-year-old player a guaranteed multi-year deal. Nevertheless, Barca was able to accommodate the player’s wishes.
Ilkay Gundogan brings success and experience to Barcelona Despite his age, Gundogan was an influential and key figure in City’s team. The German had been captain of the club and featured in over 50 total matches during the 2022/23 season. He also performed on the pitch in big games throughout the treble-winning campaign.
In fact, Gundogan scored key goals in Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup matches last season. His brace in the FA Cup final against rivals Manchester United essentially gave City the cup.
Medical tests already approved for Ilkay Gündogan by direct contact with Barça staff. 🔵🔴✅ #FCB
Contract until June 2025 with an option until June 2026 will also include release clause worth €500m. pic.twitter.com/rR2qYIE3J3
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 21, 2023
City agrees $38 million fee for Chelsea midfielder The Champions League winners have, however, already attempted to soften the blow of Gundogan’s departure. City has agreed a fee worth up to $38 million with Chelsea for Mateo Kovacic. The club is set to initially pay about $32 million with the remaining money based on potential add-ons. Kovacic has been a mainstay in Chelsea’s midfield since he signed with the west London club in 2018.
Gundogan now joins a packed Barca midfield that includes Pedri, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, and Franck Kessie. However, the Spanish giants have recently lost legend Sergio Busquets as a free agent. The team captain departs after spending his entire club career with Barca. Gundogan’s leadership, along with his stellar play, will be a vital addition to the team.
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Reigning Premier League title winners Manchester City are in on the sweepstakes for West Ham's Declan Rice. This is despite heavy links to Arsenal in the last several weeks. The Gunners have even had two bids rejected by the Hammers so far but will return for a third offer soon. According to Fabrizio Romano, City […]
Reigning Premier League title winners Manchester City are in on the sweepstakes for West Ham’s Declan Rice. This is despite heavy links to Arsenal in the last several weeks. The Gunners have even had two bids rejected by the Hammers so far but will return for a third offer soon.
According to Fabrizio Romano, City officials have recently contacted West Ham to feel out a potential agreement. An offer for Rice has yet to be submitted. The English champions have a potent interest in the player. City has supposedly contacted Rice’s representatives as well.
West Ham denied two bids in the last week Arsenal saw an initial bid of just over $100 million immediately turned down by the Hammers last week. The Gunners then came back with a second offer of $95 million, plus $19 million in add-ons. However, West Ham again rejected this bid. West Ham reportedly considered the add-ons to be too difficult to attain. Plus, the club also is holding out for around $127 million, with the payments made in fewer installments.
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Sky Sports News understands two "big" offers are expected to be made to West Ham for Declan Rice today pic.twitter.com/ix0qIEBLQu
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) June 22, 2023
City has recently lost fellow midfielder Ilkay Gundogan to Barcelona on a free contract. They have tried to soften this blow by agreeing to a deal to sign Mateo Kovacic from rivals Chelsea for up to $38 million. Nevertheless, it appears as if the club wants yet another central midfielder to add to the squad.
Arsenal confident, but City has options to pursue Declan Rice The Premier League champs could try to use Kalvin Phillips as a bargaining chip with West Ham. Phillips has found it very difficult to get playing time since his arrival to City last summer. The club may offer the midfielder to the Hammers in a player-plus-cash deal.
Arsenal, however, is still supposedly confident of signing the highly-rated Rice. Romano claims that the north London club will submit a third and improved offer for the midfielder. Potentially missing out on its top target would be a major blow for the Gunners. But City possibly grabbing Rice out of its grasp would be particularly disappointing for a club that finished second behind City in the standings.
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The equation for the overall global soccer structure goes like something like this. FIFA is greater than Continental Confederations, which are greater than the National Federations, thus greater than Domestic Professional Leagues. That's on paper, anyway. But in the United States of America, there's a question of who's really driving the sport. Does the USSF, […]
The equation for the overall global soccer structure goes like something like this. FIFA is greater than Continental Confederations, which are greater than the National Federations, thus greater than Domestic Professional Leagues. That’s on paper, anyway. But in the United States of America, there’s a question of who’s really driving the sport. Does the USSF, our Federation, or MLS, our domestic first division league, hold the real power?
For most of the 20th century, the sport of soccer, and by extension the USSF, was largely an afterthought. Both domestically and on the international scene, American soccer was not terribly relevant at all. Aside from a few fleeting years of sizzle in the late 1970s with the NASL, soccer didn’t matter here.
But that all changed in 1988, when the United States was officially awarded the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Hosting the biggest sporting event in the world was a huge responsibility. And it came with some caveats. One of them was that the USA had to establish a men’s professional first division league. In 1988, only the American Soccer League, officially a 2nd tier league, existed – and it was in just its first season.
In the wake of that decision, the US officially become a player on the world stage. The US men have qualified for all but one World Cup since 1990. USA ’94 turned out to be the most successful World Cup from a financial standpoint, and still holds the overall attendance record. The legacy that World Cup left behind became Major League Soccer.
And since kicking off in 1996, MLS has been at the forefront of pretty much every facet of the game in this country. Nurturing and promoting our first division league has been a top priority to the Federation. That makes sense, but this has not come without issues over the years.
Conflicts arise In 2002, MLS was not in the best of positions. They had just disbanded the league’s two Florida franchises, the Miami Fusion and Tampa Bay Mutiny. There were just three ownership groups between all ten remaining teams. New expansion teams (Chivas USA and Real Salt Lake) would not arrive until 2005.
So in 2002, MLS created Soccer United Marketing (SUM). This entity buys and manages commercial rights for various soccer competitions and events in the United States. This included the 2006 and 2010 World Cups, which at the time had no bidders for English language rights in the US. From 2004-2022, they also managed the commercial rights of US Soccer, including the national teams. Capitalizing on more directly-profitable soccer properties has helped the owners maintain and grow MLS. At the same time, SUM also markets the Mexican national team in the United States — hence the reason why Mexico always plays its “home” games on US soil, where SUM (ie Major League Soccer) and the Mexican federation can make more money selling expensive tickets.
But this close relationship between MLS and the USSF came with conflicts of interest. For many years, the commercial rights to Major League Soccer and the US national teams were bundled as one package. If you wanted to broadcast the US national teams, you had to buy rights to MLS as well. In addition, there was no competitive bidding for commercial rights that included the MLS+USSF package. SUM, and therefore MLS owners, cashed in on the commercial value of the US National Teams with no competition. Effectively, the USSF was helping to finance Major League Soccer. Of course, other professional leagues such as USL, NASL, and NISA – all under the oversight of the USSF – did not benefit from such an arrangement. The NASL would eventually take these issues to court (that lawsuit is still pending an outcome).
USSF vs MLS? Or USSF is MLS? Meanwhile, certain officials would hold multiple roles with MLS, SUM, and/or USSF. Don Garber has been MLS Commissioner since 1999, is CEO of SUM, and sits on the pro council of the USSF. Sunil Gulati was USSF President from 2006-2018, was the original deputy commissioner of MLS, and has sat on the board of SUM.
It was quite the cozy relationship between the two entities. And even with the recent separation when it comes to commercial rights, you have to wonder who’s really driving the direction of the sport in the US.
In October 2014, USMNT Manager Jurgen Klinsmann ruffled feathers when he criticized the moves of Clint Dempsey and Michael Bradley from Europe to MLS. Klinsmann argued, rightly in hindsight, that it’d be better for Americans to play in Europe where they’d face tougher competition that would help them improve as players.
Garber hit back, claiming “Jurgen’s comments are very, very detrimental to the league. They are detrimental to the sport of soccer in America and everything that we are trying to do north of the border. And not only do I think they are detrimental, they are wrong.”
He went as far as to say “I am just demanding that he refrain from making comments that are critical of our players and damaging to our league.”
Two years later, in November 2016, Klinsmann was fired by the USSF after the USMNT failed to win their first two World Cup qualifiers. MLS mainstay and 1998-2006 national team manager Bruce Arena was brought in, but infamously the US still failed to qualify for Russia 2018.
Preferential treatment These days, there are more conflicts between US Soccer and MLS than cozyness.
National Team home games, whether friendlies or in official CONCACAF competitions, are for the most part awarded to MLS venues and/or markets. As of 2023, this only covers 25 cities thus preventing a large number of cities throughout the country from ever seeing our national team.
MLS also are monopolizing the scheduling of games in the US. The gap between the quarterfinals (June 7th) and semifinals (August 23rd) of the US Open Cup conveniently makes room for the Leagues Cup (July 21-August 19). As a result, America’s oldest soccer competition, the US Open Cup (run by US Soccer), is taking a backseat to the superfluous MLS-Liga MX collaboration. Leagues Cup is being contested entirely in the USA and Canada, all at MLS venues. It can be argued that it adds nothing truly new to the competitive landscape, but it will drive ticket sales as MLS teams host Liga MX competition. And it secured a Spanish-language TV deal for MLS with Univision.
This all comes as Don Garber recently criticized the broadcasting and stadium quality of the Open Cup. However, many MLS teams themselves don’t take the USOC competition seriously until the later rounds, often fielding B-teams and hosting games at alternate venues.
Major League Soccer’s large seat at the table is also a major roadblock to any significant structural changes. Things like a calendar change, or promotion and relegation, would almost certainly be met with heavy resistance from MLS owners wishing to protect the financial value of their franchises.
The Federation theoretically has the authority to stipulate whichever regulations it wishes. In 2015, there was an attempt to alter the USSF Professional League Standards (PLS) to require a D1 league to have 16 teams at its outset. This would have made it harder for a league to apply and meet that standard. Coincidentally this was when the NASL was attempting to apply for D1 sanctioning. Whether the now-dormant NASL’s pursuit of this was foolish or not, the timing was conspicuous.
Who will forge the future of the game Another mile marker in the story of the sport in America is fast approaching on the horizon. As we hurtle towards World Cup 2026, which entity will sit in the driver’s seat? USSF is now more independent, yes. But it very often seems that MLS feels entitled to any and all goodwill, interest, and revenue generated by the sport in this country. And they’re also compelled to grab those spoils at any chance they get.
And so the MLS/USSF power dynamic will likely continue to shift and evolve as we move into the next era of soccer in the US.
Perhaps an indication of who has the power within US soccer can be shown in a glimpse of a recent conversation between US Soccer executives and MLS. When it comes to soccer in this country, examples of the US Soccer Federation criticizing MLS are almost non-existent. But MLS Commissioner Don Garber takes jabs at US Soccer, as he tries to put them in their place, and at the same time reinforcing the point that MLS needs to be involved in the process.
MLS Commissioner Don Garber's points about US Open Cup are fair, but the same criticisms can be leveled at his league (games hard to find, quality of some fields are poor, small viewing audience, etc) pic.twitter.com/CX9OWWRUhj
— World Soccer Talk (@worldsoccertalk) May 5, 2023
Telemundo is breaking records when it comes to broadcasting the upcoming Women's World Cup. The commentary team features the most women ever assembled in Spanish-language American media. A diverse group of talent includes former players, notable voices and great analysts for Telemundo's coverage. For American audiences, Telemundo's coverage is always a safe bet, even if […]
Telemundo is breaking records when it comes to broadcasting the upcoming Women’s World Cup. The commentary team features the most women ever assembled in Spanish-language American media. A diverse group of talent includes former players, notable voices and great analysts for Telemundo’s coverage.
For American audiences, Telemundo’s coverage is always a safe bet, even if your Spanish may not be up to par. With the legendary Andres Cantor leading the play-by-play duties, fans will recognize his famous goal calls when they happen. Sammy Sadovnik, Jorge Calvo and Copan Alvarez also were frequent voices during the men’s World Cup this past winter. Daniella Lopez-Guajaro is also joining the team for play-by-play commentary. The lead analysts are Eduardo Biscayart and journalist Diana Rincon. Still, the talent pool at Telemundo runs far deeper.
The great thing about Telemundo’s coverage is simply how accessible it is. Every single game of the Women’s World Cup is available on Peacock, which is just $4.99 per month. While the English-language coverage includes FS1, which requires a TV subscription, all the Spanish-language contests are available in one spot. Therefore, if you already use Peacock to watch the Premier League, this is just another way to have access to the top women’s competition.
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Of course, if you already have a TV subscription, whether that be cable, satellite or a streaming service, Women’s World Cup games are on Telemundo and Universo. Occasionally, games are on both of those channels. Telemundo is a free over-the-air channel, meaning all viewers need is an antenna to watch.
Telemundo Women’s World Cup schedule All of the following times are US Eastern Time. All games are available on Peacock.
Thursday, July 20 3 a.m. — New Zealand vs. Norway. — Telemundo. — Andres Cantor, Manuel Sol, Natalia Astrain.
6 a.m. — Australia vs. Republic of Ireland. — Universo. — Copan Alvarez, Janelly Farias, Isabella Echeverri.
10:30 p.m. — Nigeria vs. Canada. — Universo. — Sammy Sadovnik, Janelly Farias, Kenti Robles
Friday, July 21 1 a.m. — Philippines vs. Switzerland. — Universo. — Jorge Calvo, Diana Rincon, Isabella Echeverri
3:30 a.m. — Spain vs. Costa Rica. — Telemundo. — Diana Rincon, Daniella Lopez-Guajaro, Eduardo Biscayart, Maxi Rodriguez
9 p.m. — USA vs. Vietnam. Telemundo, Universo. — Andres Cantor, Manuel Sol, Natalia Astrain.
Saturday, July 22 3 a.m. — Zambia vs. Japan. — Universo. — Jorge Calvo, Kenti Robles, Isabella Echeverri
5:30 a.m. — England vs. Haiti. — Telemundo. — Copan Alvarez, Janelly Farias, Maxi Rodriguez.
8 a.m. — Denmark vs. China PR. — Universo. — Sammy Sadovnik, Eduardo Biscayart, Diana Rincon
Sunday, July 23 1 a.m. — Sweden vs. South Africa. — Universo. — Diana Rincon, Daniella Lopez-Guajaro, Eduardo Biscayart, Isabella Echeverri
3:30 a.m. — Netherlands vs. Portugal. — Telemundo. — Sammy Sadovnik, Diana Rincon, Kenti Robles
6 a.m. — France vs. Jamaica. — Telemundo. — Copan Alvarez, Janelly Farias, Maxi Rodriguez.
Monday, July 24 2 a.m. — Italy vs. Argentina. — Telemundo. — Andres Cantor, Manuel Sol, Natalia Astrain.
4:30 a.m. — Germany vs. Morocco. — Universo. — Jorge Calvo, Kenti Robles, Diana Rincon
7 a.m. — Brazil vs. Panama. — Telemundo. — Sammy Sadovnik, Eduardo Biscayart, Janelly Farias
10 p.m. — Colombia vs. Korea Republic. — Universo. — Copan Alvarez, Isabella Echverri, Diana Rincon.
Tuesday, July 25 1:30 a.m. — New Zealand vs. Philippines. — Universo. — Diana Rincon, Daniella Lopez-Guajaro, Eduardo Biscayart, Janelly Farias
4 a.m. — Switzerland vs. Norway. — Telemundo. — Jorge Calvo, Maxi Rodriguez, Kenti Robles
Wednesday, July 26 1 a.m. — Japan vs. Costa Rica. — Universo. — Copan Alvarez, Eduardo Biscayart, Kenti Robles.
3:30 a.m. — Spain vs. Zambia. — Telemundo. — Sammy Sadovnik, Isabella Echeverri, Maxi Rodriguez
8 a.m. — Canada vs. Republic of Ireland. — Universo. —
9 p.m. — USA vs. Netherlands. — Telemundo, Universo. — Andres Cantor, Manuel Sol, Natalia Astrain.
Thursday, July 27 3:30 a.m. — Portugal vs. Vietnam. — Universo. — Sammy Sadovnik, Eduardo Biscayart, Janelly Farias
6 a.m. — Australia vs. Nigeria. — Universo. — Diana Robles, Daniella Lopez-Guajaro, Janelly Farias
8 p.m. — Argentina vs. South Africa. — Universo. — Copan Alvarez, Isabella Echeverri, Maxi Rodriguez.
Friday, July 28 4:30 a.m. — England vs. Denmark. — Telemundo. — Sammy Sadovnik, Eduardo Biscayart, Janelly Farias
7 a.m. — China PR vs. Haiti. — Universo. — Diana Rincon, Daniella Lopez-Guajaro, Kenti Robles
Saturday, July 29 3:30 a.m. — Sweden vs. Italy. — Telemundo. — Copan Alvarez, Isabella Echeverri, Maxi Rodriguez.
6 a.m. — France vs. Brazil. — Telemundo. — Andres Cantor, Manuel Sol, Natalia Astrain.
8:30 a.m. — Panama vs. Jamaica. — Telemundo. — Diana Rincon, Daniella Lopez-Guajaro, Kenti Robles
Sunday, July 30 12:30 a.m. — Korea Republic vs. Morocco. — Universo. — Jorge Calvo, Maxi Rodriguez, Diana Robles
3 a.m. — Switzerland vs. New Zealand. — Telemundo. — Jorge Calvo, Eduardo Biscayart, Kenti Robles
3 a.m. — Norway vs. Philippines. — Universo. — Copan Alvarez, Janelly Farias.
5:30 a.m. — Germany vs. Colombia. — Telemundo. — Daniella Lopez-Guajaro, Isabella Echeverri, Diana Rincon
Monday, July 31 3 a.m. — Japan vs. Spain. — Telemundo. — Andres Cantor, Manuel Sol, Natalia Astrain.
3 a.m. — Costa Rica vs. Zambia. — Universo. — Copan Alvarez, Janelly Farias, Maxi Rodriguez.
6 a.m. — Canada vs. Australia. — Telemundo. — Daniella Lopez-Guajaro, Isabella Echeverri, Eduardo Biscayart
6 a.m. — Republic of Ireland vs. Nigeria. — Universo. — Sammy Sadovnik, Diana Rincon
Tuesday, August 1 3 a.m. — Portugal vs. USA. — Telemundo. — Andres Cantor, Manuel Sol, Natalia Astrain.
3 a.m. — Vietnam vs. Netherlands. — Universo. — Daniella Lopez-Guajaro, Diana Rincon
6 a.m. — China PR vs. England. — Telemundo. — Sammy Sadovnik, Janelly Farias, Maxi Rodriguez
6 a.m. — Haiti vs. Denmark. — Universo. — Jorge Calvo, Isabella Echeverri, Eduardo Biscayart
Wednesday, August 2 3 a.m. — Argentina vs. Sweden. — Telemundo. — Copan Alvarez, Isabella Echeverri, Maxi Rodriguez.
3 a.m. — South Africa vs. Italy. — Universo. — Jorge Calvo
6 a.m. — Panama vs. France. — Universo. — Diana Rincon, Daniella Lopez-Guajaro
6 a.m. — Jamaica vs. Brazil. — Telemundo. — Sammy Sadovnik, Eduardo Biscayart, Janelly Farias
Thursday, August 3 6 a.m. — Korea Republic vs. Germany. — Universo. — Copan Alvarez, Janelly Farias, Maxi Rodriguez.
6 a.m. — Morocco vs. Colombia. — Telemundo. — Sammy Sadovnik, Isabella Echeverri, Diana Rincon
Saturday, August 5 1 a.m. — 1A vs. 2C. — Universo. — TBD.
4 a.m. — 1C vs. 2A. — Telemundo, Universo. — TBD.
10 p.m. — 1E vs. 2G. — Telemundo, Universo. — TBD.
Sunday, August 6 5 a.m. — 1G vs. 2E. — Telemundo, Universo. — TBD.
Monday, August 7 3:30 a.m. — 1D vs. 2B. — Universo. — TBD.
6:30 a.m. — 1B vs. 2D. — Universo. — TBD.
Tuesday, August 8 4 a.m. — 1H vs. 2F. — Universo. — TBD.
7 a.m. — 1F vs. 2H. — Telemundo. — TBD.
Thursday, August 10 9 p.m. — Quarterfinal 1. — Telemundo, Universo. — TBD.
Friday, August 11 3:30 a.m. — Quarterfinal 2. — Universo. — TBD.
Saturday, August 12 3 a.m. — Quarterfinal 3. — Universo. — TBD.
6:30 a.m. — Quarterfinal 4. — Telemundo. — TBD.
Tuesday, August 15 4 a.m. — Semifinal 1. — Telemundo, Universo. — TBD.
Wednesday, August 16 6 a.m. — Semifinal 2. — Telemundo, Universo. — TBD.
Saturday, August 19 4 a.m. — Third-place match. — Telemundo, Universo. — TBD.
Sunday, August 20 6 a.m. — Final. — Telemundo, Universo. — TBD.
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Guide to World Cup 2023
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of the biggest event in women's soccer!
Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
TV Coverage: How to watch the games on TV
Commentators: Find out more about the studio talent and announcers
World Cup Bracket: Map out the entire tournament, from the groups to the final
World Cup News: Latest news and info for Australia & New Zealand 2023
Whiparound shows are becoming increasingly important soccer shows for American audiences. With more games at similar times, it is hard for the average soccer fan to truly keep track of everything happening at once. Whiparound shows at least provide the opportunity to get the latest updates as they happen from around the grounds. American soccer […]
Whiparound shows are becoming increasingly important soccer shows for American audiences. With more games at similar times, it is hard for the average soccer fan to truly keep track of everything happening at once. Whiparound shows at least provide the opportunity to get the latest updates as they happen from around the grounds.
American soccer fans have several to choose from. Of course, none of these consist of several leagues. The nature of American soccer coverage is dispersed across a number of networks. That being said, NBC, Apple, CBS and TUDN run whiparound shows for soccer.
Here those are, and what each one does well, and not so well:
Soccer whiparound shows on TV MLS 360 MLS 360 is the whiparound show on MLS Season Pass. As one can tell by the name, it exclusively covers Major League Soccer games. This airs every Saturday, and covers almost every single MLS game. There are, occasionally, games before MLS 360 starts. Then, there are games on the Sunday after.
MLS 360 is the key focus of MLS Season Pass. In previous seasons, games featured on different broadcasters at different times. Now, all MLS games are in one spot and, generally speaking, at the same time. You do not even need a subscription to MLS Season Pass. All Apple TV+ subscribers have access to MLS 360.
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The great thing about MLS 360 is simply how long it is. Each matchday provides over four hours of coverage as the studio crew follows along with each game happening. Plus, Apple’s production quality is almost unmatched. It is professional, and it has come a long way since a rocky start in its debut week in February. With the length of the Apple deal (10 years), it continues to improve, and it must for MLS Season Pass to have its expected success.
Goal Rush Goal Rush on Peacock applies to the Premier League. Like MLS 360, it happens on Saturday’s during the EPL campaign, and is mostly shown in the 10 a.m. ET kickoff window. Of course, this can change, as it did during Championship Sunday to conclude the season, when all games are on at one time.
Goal Rush differs heavily from MLS 360 and the others to follow. Goal Rush focuses on one game, but then provides live updates from other games as they happen. This is both a good and a bad thing.
Starting with the good, there is the chance that NBC puts a different game on USA Network from the one that is on Goal Rush. Premier League Productions controls which game is on Goal Rush, not NBC. However, if those games are different, Premier League fans can watch one game on one screen, and another on a different screen. Even then, if the USA Network game is the same as the one on Goal Rush, it means every game in the 10 a.m. kickoff window is available on Peacock.
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Also on the good, Goal Rush allows you to at least follow along with one game. The commentators, which tend to be Joe Speight as the host and Don Hutchison as the analyst, provide commentary and updates as they happen.
That being said, whiparound shows should do more than just show goals. A game can end 0-0 and still be exciting. However, with Goal Rush, there would be almost no way to know. Sure, Goal Rush does occasionally show close calls, big saves or dramatic moments like a red card. However, the focus is in the name: goals. If other games have goals, one game could easily be forgotten.
Golazo Show On CBS, we have the Golazo Show, not to be confused with the CBS Sports Golazo Network. The Golazo Show pops up on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays on European nights in the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League. Crews for the show differ between the days, but it is good to get the variety. One major consistent is the always-vibrant Nico Cantor, who does well to show emotion to audiences tracking multiple games.
Unlike Goal Rush, the Golazo Show does not focus on just one game. It rotates around the grounds regardless of the moments. If the game currently being shown dies down, producers jump over to another game where something may be happening. The Golazo Show provides a good mix in-game commentary from CBS and the World Feed. However, audiences also get to listen to Cantor and the other members of the studio crew in between games to provide commentary and analysis of their own.
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As an added benefit, the Golazo Show is incredibly useful during the last days of the group stage when simultaneous kickoffs come into play. Seeing one result impact another make the whiparound show must-see TV. However, that is not fair to the other whiparound shows that focus on domestic leagues. After all, Goal Rush was pivotal in the dramatic end to the 2021/22 Premier League.
One area that the Golazo Show can improve on is increased emphasis on in-game commentary. There is definitely value in listening to the hosts and pundits talk about the games happening at the time. However, fans may want to, as literally as possible, jump between the grounds. A small introduction to what is happening is great. But the hosts can trust the in-game announcers to break down the action they have been watching.
Zona Futbol The Spanish-language whiparound show Zona Futbol is available on TUDN. Funnily enough, Nico Cantor from CBS used to host this show before making the switch to the Golazo Show. Zona Futbol, just like the Golazo Show, works for the broadcasts of the UEFA Champions League. Of course, given the primary language of TUDN, Zona Futbol is in Spanish.
To be fair, CBS’ Golazo Show is very similar to Zona Futbol. The format and production of the show are almost identical.
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The pros for Zona Futbol are just like the Golazo Show. However, audiences also hear a little chime when someone scores a goal. So, if you’re Spanish is a little rusty, you will at least know when a goal goes in. Also, broadcasts are commercial free, so you do not miss any of the action. MLS 360 had some commercials and advertisements, which crept into the enjoyment.
The biggest drawback for most audiences is that it is in Spanish. Commentary can help the understanding, especially when results in one game impact what happens in another. However, Spanish-language commentary is arguably more entertaining than most of the English content.
Serie A is struggling to land domestic broadcasting rights. The league's broadcasting rights, at both domestic and international levels, expire at the end of the 2023/24 season. However, as seen with the Premier League in 2022, leagues like to have their broadcast rights locked up some time in advance. The Italian top flight is entering […]
Serie A is struggling to land domestic broadcasting rights. The league’s broadcasting rights, at both domestic and international levels, expire at the end of the 2023/24 season. However, as seen with the Premier League in 2022, leagues like to have their broadcast rights locked up some time in advance.
The Italian top flight is entering private negotiations over the future of its domestic media rights. Serie A deemed offers from a pair of broadcast entities as too low based on the league’s valuations.
Serie A targeted a 6-year deal worth around $7.86 billion for domestic rights. By comparison, the current three-year deal pocketed the league a reported $3 billion. DAZN broadcasts the majority of the games, and Sky Italia also chips in with coverage, albeit not as much as DAZN.
Still, Serie A did not receive any offers that it was overly pleased with. Serie A is fighting to maximize profits, but it may be forced into choosing between three broadcasters. According to Reuters, those are DAZN, Sky Italia and MFE-MediaforEurope, formerly known as Mediaset. The league did not release any information about who it would be entering negotiations with.
Regardless, Serie A is fighting an uphill battle, particularly given the profits of other leagues. Namely, Serie A’s current three-year deal is less than half of the domestic broadcasting rights that the Premier League pulls in from English broadcasters.
Serie A waiting for domestic rights before looking abroad Securing a broadcasting partner, or partners, in Italy is the top priority for Serie A. Only then can the league start to look at international deals, including the United States. Just like the domestic rights, Serie A’s deal with CBS expires at the conclusion of the 2023/24 season.
CBS has done great work with Serie A, it simply faces the challenge of continuing that growth. The broadcaster is a potential home for a number of leagues, and many of those competitions would do well to find the in-depth analysis that CBS’s array of hosts can provide.
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Sheffield Wednesday has announced that manager Darren Moore has departed the club by mutual consent. The news has come as a shock to many as the team was just promoted to the EFL Championship. Moore led the Owls to England's second-tiered division by winning the League One playoffs in May. “Both parties believe that now […]
Sheffield Wednesday has announced that manager Darren Moore has departed the club by mutual consent. The news has come as a shock to many as the team was just promoted to the EFL Championship. Moore led the Owls to England’s second-tiered division by winning the League One playoffs in May.
“Both parties believe that now is the right time we go our separate ways,” stated club chairman Dejphon Chansiri. “The journey of Sheffield Wednesday with Darren has been in many ways unique and always as a team. In the football industry, journeys come to an end and now is that time, which we both agree.”
“The mutual respect we have for each other is immense on a personal and professional basis and I offer my sincere thanks for the dedication and commitment Darren has given to our club. Darren will always be welcome at Hillsborough.”
Coach wishes team well in final message Moore also acknowledged Chansiri in his departing message as well. “Both the chairman and myself have been determined to get this club back into the Championship,” proclaimed the coach. “I’m delighted this has been achieved, and I hope the football club continues to develop and will soon fulfill the dream of mine, which was to take them back to the Premier League where they belong.”
The manager leaves Wednesday after a successful two years at the helm. Moore arrived at the club in March of 2021 as they sat in the Championship relegation zone. Despite not being able to save the Owls from relegation, Moore led the club to the League One playoffs in his first full season. Sunderland, however, ultimately beat the Owls in the two-legged affair by just one goal.
Darren Moore departs despite leading Sheffield Wednesday to Championship
Wednesday then finished third in the table for the 2022/23 campaign and eventually won the playoffs to earn promotion into the Championship. Nevertheless, Moore will now not be able to coach the club in the division next season.
The Guardian conducted a study back in March that stated that only 4.4% of “management-related positions” in English soccer were held by black coaches. This study occurred during a time in which Moore, Patrick Vieira, and Paul Ince were still managing their clubs. Now all three are currently out of work at the moment.
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US Soccer brought back Gregg Berhalter to manage the United States Men's National Team through the 2026 World Cup. The American possesses the best win percentage in the history of the men's national team. After winning both the Nations League and Gold Cup in 2021, Berhalter helped the USMNT to the World Cup. There, the […]
US Soccer brought back Gregg Berhalter to manage the United States Men’s National Team through the 2026 World Cup. The American possesses the best win percentage in the history of the men’s national team. After winning both the Nations League and Gold Cup in 2021, Berhalter helped the USMNT to the World Cup. There, the side got out of the group before ultimately falling to the Netherlands in the round of 16.
While Berhalter put together a largely successful run with the squad, he has his fair share of critics. That could be the fairly defensive and pragmatic playstyle he puts out. Or, many supporters thought his interactions with players, namely Gio Reyna, would cause changing room disruption.
That said, many integral players in the squad gave glowing reviews of Berhalter. For example, Christian Pulisic repeatedly stated that winning the 2023 Nations League and a comfortable defeat over Mexico are testaments to what Berhalter built.
US Soccer said it went through a rigorous interview cycle where it interviewed many candidates. Unfortunately, supporters do not have the knowledge of who those candidates are. Some may have been international coaches, even if the Federation settled on an American.
Who would you have like to seen US Soccer hire instead of Gregg Berhalter? We do have some inclination as to who it may be. US Soccer was rumored with the likes of Jesse Marsch, Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and more all had links to the squad. Even managers like Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho had rumors swirling with the USMNT. How valid were those rumors? Well, it is hard to tell.
US Soccer did say it did not have any concerns over potential salary nor the contract status of any potential coaches. By that account, any coach was an option.
If that truly was the case, we want to know who you would have like to seen take over as the head coach of the USMNT. Or, do you think Gregg Berhalter is the person that can lead the squad to continental and potentially world glory?
Let us know in the comment section below.
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Bournemouth has officially named Andoni Iraola as their new head coach. The move comes after the South Coast club shocked Premier League fans by sacking Gary O'Neil on Monday. O'Neil recently helped the Cherries avoid relegation and remain in the English top flight. Nevertheless, Bournemouth made the bold move to exchange O'Neil for the Spanish […]
Bournemouth has officially named Andoni Iraola as their new head coach. The move comes after the South Coast club shocked Premier League fans by sacking Gary O’Neil on Monday. O’Neil recently helped the Cherries avoid relegation and remain in the English top flight.
Nevertheless, Bournemouth made the bold move to exchange O’Neil for the Spanish coach. “We’re so excited to welcome Andoni to the club,” proclaimed Bournemouth owner Bill Foley. “With his contract in Spain coming to an end this summer we wanted to act quickly.”
“He was highly sought after by other clubs across the continent, and his style of play has been an important factor in making this decision. His achievements in Spain have certainly been very impressive, and we’re confident that he is the right man to lead our next chapter.”
Cherries owner hints at more signings for new coach Foley also revealed that his new head coach will receive ample financial backing during the transfer period. “We have identified a number of targets in the transfer market, which along with our January additions will supplement our strong playing squad to give Andoni the best chance to consolidate our Premier League status and keep progressing,” Foley stated.
This is how Bournemouth's new manager farewelled his Spanish club ❤️
Andoni Iraola had three seasons with Rayo Vallecano, winning promotion to #LaLiga and then finished 12th and 11th — and the fans loved him! 🇪🇸
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— Optus Sport (@OptusSport) June 20, 2023
Soccer fans Stateside may remember Iraola during his time in Major League Soccer. The full-back finished his playing career by featuring for New York City FC during 2015 and 2016. After completing his time in the U.S., Iraola’s first job in the business came with Cypriot side AEK Larnaca. He then moved to his native Spain to manage Mirandes and finally Rayo Vallecano. Rayo finished a respectable 11th in the LaLiga table for the 2022/23 season.
Bournemouth battled Leeds to get Andoni Iraola Sky Sports has previously reported that fellow Premier League side Leeds United AFC was also interested in Iraola. However, the Cherries moved fast to beat their rivals and secure the coach. The 40-year-old manager will begin to work with his players when they return from summer break in early July. Bournemouth plays their first preseason match against Scottish side Hibernian in Spain on July 13.
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The Mexico national team has parted ways with head coach Diego Cocca after just seven games. Cocca previously joined El Tri from Tigres UANL back in February. The manager also departed the Liga MX side early as well. He left the club just one month after joining in January. Mexican Football Federation president Juan Carlos […]
The Mexico national team has parted ways with head coach Diego Cocca after just seven games. Cocca previously joined El Tri from Tigres UANL back in February. The manager also departed the Liga MX side early as well. He left the club just one month after joining in January.
Mexican Football Federation president Juan Carlos Rodriguez announced the move on Monday. “In the last week, I have found many deficiencies,” stated Rodriguez. “A game against the United States can be lost, there’s always that risk because this is football and the win can go one way or the other. What cannot be accepted was the way in which it happened.”
“This phase has been flawed by the disorder in decision-making, by the lack of processes, rigor, and transparency in appointments, and by a perfect storm in the bad habits that we’ve been dragging for so many years.”
Diego Cocca out after historically bad Mexico result The United States men’s national team thumped rivals Mexico last week 3-0 in the Nations League semifinal. The result was the largest Mexican loss against the United States in a competitive fixture.
However, as bad as the result was, Mexican players also initiated two incidents involving players picking up red cards. In all, there were four red cards in the match and the game ended early due to homophobic chants from the visiting Mexican crowd. El Tri went on to finish third in the tournament after beating Panama 1-0 on Sunday.
CONCACAF Gold Cup begins at the weekend Despite ending the competition with a win, Cocca is out before the start of the upcoming Gold Cup. Rodriguez acknowledged the unusual timing. Still, he insisted on the necessity of a move.
“The natural thing to do would be to wait for the end of the Gold Cup, but today we don’t have time to waste,” continued Rodriguez. “So I inform you that I’ve made the decision to terminate the contract of Diego Martin Cocca and the members of his coaching staff.”
The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) has replaced Cocca with Jaime Lozano on an interim basis. Lozano previously managed Liga MX duo Querétaro and Necaxa, as well as the U23 Mexico team. The 44-year-old coach has just five days to prepare as interim head coach. Mexico begins its Gold Cup run against Honduras on Sunday, June 25.
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Revenue from TV deals is a huge part of the game when it comes to the top soccer leagues around the world. And Italy's Serie A is no different. Clubs brought in big cash last season. So, here's the Serie A TV revenue breakdown for 2022/23. The rankings aren't entirely surprising, with the big boys […]
Revenue from TV deals is a huge part of the game when it comes to the top soccer leagues around the world. And Italy’s Serie A is no different. Clubs brought in big cash last season. So, here’s the Serie A TV revenue breakdown for 2022/23.
The rankings aren’t entirely surprising, with the big boys near the top of the earnings list. It’s also not terribly dissimilar to the league table from the 2022/23 season.
Serie A TV Revenue for 2022/23
| Club | Euros (in millions) | USD (in millions) | | Inter | €87.1 | $95.1 | | Napoli | €80.3 | $87.5 | | Milan | €80 | $87.2 | | Juventus | €78.6 | $85.7 | | Lazio | €70.7 | $77.1 | | Roma | €68.2 | $74.3 | | Fiorentina | €55.2 | $60.2 | | Atalanta | €55.2 | $60.2 | | Torino | €49.1 | $53.5 | | Bologna | €43.5 | $47.4 | | Udinese | €40.7 | $44.4 | | Sampdoria | €39 | $42.5 | | Sassuolo | €38.7 | $42.2 | | Lecce | €38.6 | $42.1 | | Monza | €34.2 | $37.3 | | Hellas Verona | €34.1 | $37.2 | | Salernitana | €32.6 | $35.5 | | Empoli | €32.6 | $35.5 | | Spezia | €30.1 | $32.8 | | Cremonese | €29.4 | $32.1 |
The highest earners, Inter, brought it about three times what the lowest-earning club did. Inter fell in the Champions League final to Manchester City, but getting over $95 million in TV money isn’t a bad consolation prize in Serie A.
Napoli would capture their first scudetto since 1990 this year, in addition to bringing in the second most TV dollars.
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AC Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Roma and Fiorentina round out the top seven. This nearly identically mirrors the European qualification spots on the league table, if you swap Fiorentina for Atalanta (who finished fifth and brought in the eighth-highest TV revenue).
The top nine clubs all brought in over $60 million USD, but after that things start to drop off. The bottom half of Serie A all ranged between $32-47 million in TV money this past season.
At the very bottom, Empoli, Spezia, and Cremonese brought in the lowest figures. But Empoli won’t be dropping any further, as they avoided relegation. The other two, however, were not so lucky.
Perhaps the hardest-hit club moving forward will be Sampdoria. They’ll certainly see quite the drop in TV money after finishing last and getting relegated. That’s after having the 13th-highest TV revenue in the league this past season.
Take a look to see how much each Premier League club earned in TV revenue.
Major League Soccer Players Association executive director Bob Foose has claimed that MLS players don't look forward to playing US Open Cup matches. The revelation came during a recent interview with The Athletic. Foose was asked a series of different questions regarding player workload, the collective bargaining agreement, and the future of MLS. However, the […]
Major League Soccer Players Association executive director Bob Foose has claimed that MLS players don’t look forward to playing US Open Cup matches. The revelation came during a recent interview with The Athletic. Foose was asked a series of different questions regarding player workload, the collective bargaining agreement, and the future of MLS. However, the exec’s comments regarding the U.S. Open Cup particularly stood out.
MLSPA exec criticizes heavy fixture list for players Foose was asked directly about MLS commissioner Don Garber’s comments about the state of the U.S. Open Cup. Garber previously criticized the level of the competition back in May. Foose tends to agree with the commissioner. “You know, something’s got to give on player workload all over the world, and we are no different here,” stated Foose.
“The calendar has gotten very congested and we’re, as an industry, going to have to make some choices. We haven’t taken a formal MLSPA position on the U.S. Open Cup. I will say my personal opinion is that it’s not at the level that our players should be playing at.”
“At this point, the venues aren’t there; the facilities aren’t there. The structure of the tournament isn’t contributing to making MLS a better league, and I think it’s something that ought to be pondered.”
Foose also claimed that MLS players do not exactly look forward to playing U.S. Open Cup games. “I know the league has worked a lot with the federation and tried to be respectful of what they’re trying to do, but I can tell you that the U.S. Open Cup is certainly not something that our players look forward to,” Foose proclaimed.
Open Cup helps lower leagues, frustrates MLS players The US Open Cup was founded over 100 years ago. Despite a series of name changes, it is the oldest soccer competition still in place in the States. Currently, around 100 total clubs throughout the country face off in the knockout competition. It allows lower-level teams to face MLS sides in a competitive setting. However, top teams and players seemingly dislike the tournament because of the facilities at these lower-level clubs.
The 2023 version of the competition is currently in the semifinals. All four remaining clubs are MLS sides. UCL Championship duo Pittsburgh and Birmingham both made it to the quarterfinal stage. MLS clubs knocked both out. Therefore, an MLS team will ultimately collect the trophy for the 22nd-straight time.
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Details of Lionel Messi's massive contract with Inter Miami are closing ahead of his move. The Argentine departed Paris Saint-Germain earlier in the month after his contract expired at the club. Despite a huge offer from Saudi Arabia, Messi chose to join the Major League Soccer club instead. Sources at The Miami Herald are reporting […]
Details of Lionel Messi’s massive contract with Inter Miami are closing ahead of his move. The Argentine departed Paris Saint-Germain earlier in the month after his contract expired at the club. Despite a huge offer from Saudi Arabia, Messi chose to join the Major League Soccer club instead.
Sources at The Miami Herald are reporting that Messi will receive an annual salary of between $50 and $60 million at Inter. This total package includes the player’s base salary, a signing bonus and equity in the club. However, Messi’s other deals with Adidas and Apple are not part of this financial package. The contract keeps the superstar in Miami for two-and-a-half years.
Source: Messi's compensation from @InterMiamiCF will be worth $50M-$60M per year (over 2.5 years). That includes signing bonus, annual salary and equity in the club. That doesn't include anything he'll get from @Apple, @adidas, @Fanatics or other partners.
More to come at @SBJ.
— Alex M. Silverman🏒⚽️ (@AlexMSilverman) June 19, 2023
According to the news outlet, potential deals with Adidas, Apple, and Fanatics are incomplete. These partnerships would seemingly improve Messi’s yearly income quite drastically. First reports of Messi’s deal with Inter Miami revealed revenue sharing with Apple and MLS. Messi receives a portion of the new international subscription fees on MLS Season Pass. The tech company and soccer league are currently in a 10-year, $2.5 billion deal to stream every MLS game.
Inter Miami must make changes along with Messi salary Speaking with the Miami Herald, Inter’s managing owner Jorge Mas spoke exclusively on the impact of Messi’s imminent arrival to the team. Inter has plans to increase its stadium’s capacity and add more security members during match days. “We have already contracted to fill in the corners of the stadium that should increase capacity by approximately 3,000 to 3,200 seats,” stated Mas.
“We are gearing up to do that work in the next four weeks. Every game will be sold out. The demand for tickets has been 10 times what we can handle on a season ticket basis.”
“Security will obviously be enhanced, players will be bussed in, going through a tunnel. All of those security protocols are already prepared both for here and away. And it’s not only for our games. It’s going to be an everyday occurrence and something we witnessed and I thought handled very well when (Messi) was here with Argentina before the World Cup.”
Mas targets Leagues Cup fixture for Messi’s introduction Inter Miami set a tentative date for Messi’s debut with the MLS club. Mas informed the newspaper that the Argentine should feature in the team on Friday, July 21. For reference, this is a Leagues Cup matchup against Mexican side Cruz Azul. Tickets for the game in Fort Lauderdale are currently reselling for over $2,000 per seat.
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Wondering how to watch the Gold Cup on US TV? As the premier international competition in the region, thankfully the Gold Cup is easy to find. The CONCACAF Gold Cup is the international championship for North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, held every two years. Only Canada, Mexico and the United States have ever […]
Wondering how to watch the Gold Cup on US TV? As the premier international competition in the region, thankfully the Gold Cup is easy to find.
The CONCACAF Gold Cup is the international championship for North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, held every two years. Only Canada, Mexico and the United States have ever won the competition. Games can be found on FOX networks, Univision, TUDN, and streaming service ViX.
Our Gold Cup TV schedule page has all the latest game listings with times and networks.
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How to watch Gold Cup In English, the Gold Cup is aired on FOX Sports. Most games are shown in FS1 or FS2, but bigger matches like the final are on the main FOX channel. Spanish language broadcasts are on Univision, TUDN, and the associated streaming service ViX. The full suite of FOX and Univision networks are carried on Fubo and DirecTV Stream, while the Sling Blue package carries FOX/FS1.
The difference between services comes down to cost and number of additional channels. Fubo is the most expensive, but also includes the largest number of channels. This includes beIN SPORTS which shows Ligue 1, Copa Libertadores, and Copa Sudamericana.
ViX is relatively new, launched in 2022 by TelevisaUnivision. There are free and premium tiers, showing exclusively Spanish-language content. This includes select games from UEFA club and international competitions, Liga MX and Liga MX Femenil, and the entire Argentine Primera and Brasileirão leagues.
NORTH AMERICA’S TOP INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION The Gold Cup is the North American equivalent of the European Championship (Euros), Copa América, or Africa’s Cup of Nations. It succeeded the CONCACAF Championship tournament, which was held from 1963-1989.
The biennial competition determines the champion of the North American region, and formerly determined the region’s representative in the Confederations Cup (which is no longer held). Occasionally, guest teams are invited to participate. The most recent of these is Qatar, who made the semifinals in 2021 and will partake in 2023 as well.
The tournament has historically been hosted entirely in the United States, with occasional games in Mexico, Canada, and, in 2019, Jamaica and Costa Rica.
Only three nations have ever won the Gold Cup – Mexico, Canada, and the USA. Despite this, teams such as Panama, Jamaica, Honduras, and Costa Rica traditionally have strong showings.
Here's all the information you need to watch Euro 2024 on US TV. UEFA Euro 2024 is the quadrennial championship for international soccer in Europe, and one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world. Games can be found on FOX networks, Univision, TUDN, and streaming service ViX. Check out our European Championship schedule page […]
Here’s all the information you need to watch Euro 2024 on US TV.
UEFA Euro 2024 is the quadrennial championship for international soccer in Europe, and one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world. Games can be found on FOX networks, Univision, TUDN, and streaming service ViX.
Check out our European Championship schedule page for the latest game listings, including qualifiers, with times and networks.
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How to watch Euro 2024 In English, Euro games will be on FOX Sports. Most games are likely to air on FS1/FS2, but expect big games like the final to feature on the main FOX channel. Fubo will also be streaming every game. Spanish language broadcast rights are with TelevisaUnivision, which includes Univision, TUDN, and the associated streaming service ViX. FOX and Univision networks are carried on Fubo and DirecTV Stream, and Sling Blue carries FOX/FS1.
Each service has a different cost and channel lineup. Fubo is priciest, but it includes the biggest offering of channels. For soccer fans, this includes beIN SPORTS which shows Ligue 1, Copa Libertadores, and Copa Sudamericana in addition to other competitions.
ViX was launched in 2022 by TelevisaUnivision. Free and premium tiers are available, featuring Spanish-language content. This includes select games from UEFA club and international competitions, Liga MX and Liga MX Femenil, plus the Argentine Primera, Brasileirão, and Colombian leagues.
EUROPE’S TOP INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION The UEFA European Championship (more commonly known as Euro 20XX or Euros) determines the continental champion of Europe. It is the second-most watched soccer event in the world, after the World Cup.
To date, ten teams have won the competition – Germany and Spain (three each), Italy and France (two), and one each for the Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia, Netherlands, Denmark, Greece and Portugal.
The tournament is held every four years, on even-number years in between World Cups. In 2024, Germany is the host. It will be the first time a reunified Germany is the sole host of the event.
The Olympiastadion in Berlin will host the 2024 final. The venue, built for the 1936 Olympics, has also hosted the 2006 World Cup and 2015 Champions League finals.
The Derby d'Italia, Juventus vs Inter Milan, is perhaps the biggest rivalry in Italian football, and certainly of those between clubs not based in the same city. The two sides are among the most well known and successful sides in Italy, and it always makes for a cracking matchup. Here's the info you need to […]
The Derby d’Italia, Juventus vs Inter Milan, is perhaps the biggest rivalry in Italian football, and certainly of those between clubs not based in the same city.
The two sides are among the most well known and successful sides in Italy, and it always makes for a cracking matchup. Here’s the info you need to watch:
Where to find Juventus vs Inter Milan
| WHO | Inter Milan vs Juventus | | WHAT | Coppa Italia Semifinal | | WHEN | 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Wednesday, March 26, 2023 | | WHERE | Paramount+ | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Supercoppa Italiana rights in the USA are all held by CBS Sports, who stream all games via Paramount+.
Occasionally, select games also air on CBS Sports Network, which is available on Fubo and DirecTV Stream, but these matches are few and far between.
Watch Juventus vs Inter Milan on US TV Both clubs regularly feature in UEFA Champions League and/or Europa League, and those games are also available in English on Paramount+, with occasional games aired on the main CBS network. Spanish language coverage for UEFA can be found on Univision, UniMás, and TUDN on TV, and streaming on ViX+.
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Streaming offers Paramount+ starts at just $4.99/month and includes all of the domestic Italian competitions, plus Champions League and Europa League.
History of the Derby d’Italia The first meeting between the two sides was a 1909 victory for Juventus by the score of 2-0.
Being the massive sides they are, many legendary players have taken part in the rivalry. Ronaldo (R9), Cristiano Ronaldo, Gianluigi Buffon, Andrea Pirlo, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Mario Balotelli, and Leonardo Bonucci among many others have participated in the fixture.
For more info about each club, as well as upcoming schedules and TV listings, check out our Inter and Juventus club pages.
Juventus vs AC Milan is a matchup of two of the biggest and most well known clubs in Italy. As perennial contenders for the scudetto and Champions League spots, Juve-Milan fixtures always carry a bit of extra weight to them. Here's how you can watch when the two get together: Where to find Juventus vs […]
Juventus vs AC Milan is a matchup of two of the biggest and most well known clubs in Italy.
As perennial contenders for the scudetto and Champions League spots, Juve-Milan fixtures always carry a bit of extra weight to them. Here’s how you can watch when the two get together:
Where to find Juventus vs AC Milan Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Supercoppa Italiana are all shown on CBS Sports, who stream all games in these competitions via Paramount+.
Occasionally, certain games also air on CBS Sports Network, which is available on Fubo and DirecTV Stream.
Watch Juventus vs AC Milan on US TV Both clubs regularly qualify for UEFA Champions League and/or Europa League, and those games are available in English on Paramount+, with big games aired on the main CBS network. Spanish broadcasts for UEFA are on Univision, UniMás, and TUDN on TV, and streaming on ViX+.
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Streaming offers Paramount+ starts at just $4.99/month and includes all domestic Italian competitions, as well as Champions League and Europa League.
History of the Juventus-Milan Rivalry Juve-Milan dates all the way back to 1901, and is the oldest rivalry still contested in the country. It’s also the most frequent derby in Italy in terms of matches played over the years.
Similar to Juve’s rivalry with Milan’s groundmates Inter, the rivalry goes beyond the pitch. The game pits the cities and regions of Milan and Turin against one another. Various political, cultural, and economic factors feed into the atmosphere of the match.
Juve has a substantial edge over Milan in terms of domestic trophies won. But AC Milan have more total international titles, including more Champions League and Club World Cup/Intercontinental Cup titles. The overall W-D-L balance between the two in rivalry games is relatively close, with Juve having more total wins.
Many greats have participated in the game over the years. Gianluigi Buffon, Paolo Maldini, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldo (R9), Ronaldinho, Alessandro Del Piero, Andrea Pirlo, Zlatan Ibrahimović, and Oliver Giroud are among the well-known combatants in the contest.
For more info about each club, as well as upcoming schedules and TV listings, check out our Milan and Juventus club pages.
El Súper Clásico, Chivas vs América, is the most prominent rivalry game in Mexico. And we've got the details for you on how to watch. Club América and Chivas de Guadalajara are the two most successful and most popular teams in Mexico, so it's no surprise their matches are hotly contested and compelling affairs. Where […]
El Súper Clásico, Chivas vs América, is the most prominent rivalry game in Mexico. And we’ve got the details for you on how to watch.
Club América and Chivas de Guadalajara are the two most successful and most popular teams in Mexico, so it’s no surprise their matches are hotly contested and compelling affairs.
Where to find Chivas vs América
| WHO | Club América vs Chivas Guadalajara | | WHAT | Liga MX Liguilla Semifinals | | WHEN | 9:30pm ET / 6:30pm PT • Sunday, May 21, 2023 | | WHERE | Univision, TUDN, Fubo, DirecTV Stream | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
Liga MX is the most popular and most-watched soccer league in the USA, but it can be a little confusing to follow, with complicated rights deals for different teams and matches strewn across multiple networks.
For Chivas vs América games, things become slightly easier to find.
Games hosted by América are shown on TelevisaUnivision platforms (the club is owned by Televisa), which in the US are Univision, UniMás, TUDN, and the streaming service ViX+.
For Chivas home games, Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock broadcast the matches.
Watch Chivas vs América on US TV Both clubs regularly feature in CONCACAF Champions League, and a matchup in that competition is a possibility each season. Those rights are held by FOX Sports, who show games on FS1, FS2, FOX Deportes, and Fox Soccer Plus.
These channels are available on cable/satellite providers and streaming services fuboTV, DirecTV Stream and Sling.
In addition, the new Leagues Cup, which now features every team from Liga MX and MLS, will be featured as part of MLS Season Pass via Apple TV, with select games including the final shown on linear TV. FOX Sports and TelevisaUnivision have acquired these TV rights through 2026. It is certainly a likely possibility that América and Chivas could matchup in the knockout stage of the tournament.
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Streaming offers fuboTV (with access to Univision, UniMás, TUDN, Telemundo, Universo, and all FOX channels) is $74.99/month and offers a free 7-day trial. fuboTV also carries beIN SPORTS, GolTV, ESPN, USA, NBC in addition to many other channels. So while it is more expensive than standalone streaming services, you get a lot of value (and a ton of soccer in addition to Liga MX to choose from).
History of the El Súper Clásico rivalry This fixture dates back to 1943, when Guadalajara captured a 1-0 victory in the first meeting between the two sides in the Copa Mexico.
Chivas is well-known for exclusively signing Mexican players, while América fields foreign players in addition to Mexican, and this has helped build up the rivalry over the years.
América hailing from Mexico City (Mexico and North America’s largest city) and Chivas from Guadalajara (Mexico’s 3rd largest city) also fuels the intensity between the two sides.
América holds the edge in overall wins and trophies won between the two clubs.
Being the two biggest Mexican club sides, countless stars from the country have played for one, or both, over the history of the rivalry. Several managers have stood on both sidelines of the derby as well.
For more info about each club, as well as upcoming schedules and TV listings, check out our Chivas and América club pages.
Chivas vs Tigres UANL, is one of the marquee matchups in Mexico. Here are the details for you on how to watch. Chivas de Guadalajara and Tigres are two of the bigger clubs in Mexico, so clashes between the two are always interesting dates on the calendar. Where to find Chivas vs Tigres WHO Chivas […]
Chivas vs Tigres UANL, is one of the marquee matchups in Mexico. Here are the details for you on how to watch.
Chivas de Guadalajara and Tigres are two of the bigger clubs in Mexico, so clashes between the two are always interesting dates on the calendar.
Where to find Chivas vs Tigres
| WHO | Chivas de Guadalajara vs Tigres UANL vs | | WHAT | Liga MX Liguilla Final Leg 2 | | WHEN | 9:35pm ET / 6:35pm PT • Sunday, May 28, 2023 | | WHERE | Telemundo, Universo, Peacock Premium, Fubo, DirecTV Stream | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
Liga MX is the most popular and most-watched soccer league in the USA, but it can be a little confusing to follow, with complicated rights deals for different teams and matches strewn across multiple networks.
Games hosted by Tigres are shown on TelevisaUnivision platforms (the club is owned by Televisa), which in the US are Univision, UniMás, TUDN, and the streaming service ViX+.
For Chivas home games, Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock broadcast the matches.
Watch Chivas vs Tigres on US TV Both clubs regularly feature in CONCACAF Champions League, and a matchup in that competition is a possibility each season. Those rights are held by FOX Sports, who show games on FS1, FS2, FOX Deportes, and Fox Soccer Plus.
These channels are available on cable/satellite providers and streaming services fuboTV, DirecTV Stream and Sling.
In addition, the new Leagues Cup, which now features every team from Liga MX and MLS, will be featured as part of MLS Season Pass via Apple TV, with select games including the final shown on linear TV. FOX Sports and TelevisaUnivision have acquired these TV rights through 2026. It is certainly a likely possibility that América and Tigres could matchup in the knockout stage of the tournament.
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Streaming offers Fubo (with access to Univision, UniMás, TUDN, Telemundo, Universo, and all FOX channels) is $74.99/month and offers a free 7-day trial. fuboTV also carries beIN SPORTS, GolTV, ESPN, USA, NBC in addition to many other channels. So while it is more expensive than standalone streaming services, you get a lot of value (and a ton of soccer in addition to Liga MX to choose from).
History of Chivas vs Tigres Chivas and Tigres are two of the highest profile teams in Mexico, but the fixture itself is actually not one of the premier rivalries in the country.
Tigres main rivals are fellow Monterrey club C.F. Monterrey, with whom they contest the Clásico Regiomontano. Chivas competes in El Súper Clásico with Club América, and El Clásico Tapatío against Atlas.
Chivas sits in the top three of the all-time championship rankings in Mexico alongside América and Toluca. Tigres falls into the second-tier of clubs in terms of championships won. Recently however they’ve become a consistent contender. All but two of their titles have come since the 2011 Apertura season. And they’ve won more championships than Chivas have during that span.
Chivas vs Tigres has the potential to grow into a serious rivalry, especially with the clubs meeting in the 2023 Clausura Liguilla final.
For more info, check out our Liga MX TV Schedule page.
Everyone has a take on what the best streaming service is for soccer. Sometimes it comes down to how much is available, which competitions are on the platform or which stream does it best. There are a number of factors that can influence everyone's take on the best streaming service. Plus, everyone rates those factors […]
Everyone has a take on what the best streaming service is for soccer. Sometimes it comes down to how much is available, which competitions are on the platform or which stream does it best. There are a number of factors that can influence everyone’s take on the best streaming service. Plus, everyone rates those factors differently.
For example, ESPN+ touts that it is the home of soccer in the United States. To be fair, it carries LaLiga, the Bundesliga, the FA Cup, and many more smaller leagues. However, Paramount+ has some of the best coverage for soccer. Serie A and the UEFA Champions League are both informative and entertaining to watch on the weekdays and weekends.
And in the US, Major League Soccer games are now all almost exclusively on the league’s own dedicated platform, MLS Season Pass.
The title for Best Streaming Service is further complicated by the impact of larger services. Those like Fubo or YouTube TV carry significantly more channels than the likes of ESPN+ or Paramount+. The broader range of content fits the likings of an entire family, not just a soccer fanatic.
On the flip side, there are cheaper options that allow for content regarding soccer. ATA Football has a free version that has all kinds of content except for live games. ViX carries free games for Spanish-language fans that are otherwise behind a paywall in English. You can find some competitions on on YouTube too.
Fact of the matter remains, people differ on their stance as to which streaming service is the best overall.
While it can be a challenging decision, we want you to nail it down to one service. Keep in mind all of the outside factors, and make your choice below.
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Our FIFA Women's World Cup beginner's guide explains how the world's most important women's soccer competition works. For example, you'll find the info on where you can watch games on US TV and streaming. Just like on the men's side, the Women's World Cup is considered to be the highest level of the game. The […]
Our FIFA Women’s World Cup beginner’s guide explains how the world’s most important women’s soccer competition works. For example, you’ll find the info on where you can watch games on US TV and streaming.
Just like on the men’s side, the Women’s World Cup is considered to be the highest level of the game.
The World Cup takes place every four years. A host nation (or nations) are joined by the best international teams in the world to determine the world champion. Dramatic games, iconic moments, and lasting images emerge from each edition of the tournament.
The first official Women’s World Cup was held in China in 1991. Four nations have won the title over the eight editions held so far.
FIFA Women’s World Cup beginner’s guide Format Only a select number of elite teams make the World Cup. Nations from each of the six continental confederations must first qualify for the tournament. The host nation(s) for each tournament automatically qualifies.
UEFA (Europe), CONMEBOL (Central America), CONCACAF (South America), CAF (Africa), AFC (Asia) and OFC (Oceania) all hold qualifying events to determine which teams make it to the tournament proper.
Once there, the 32 teams are split into eight groups of four. As of 2023, the Women’s World Cup uses the identical 32-team format the men’s tournament used from 1998-2022. Each team plays the other three teams from its own group once, with the top two from each group advancing to the knockout stage.
The knockout rounds are a single elimination, 4-round bracket. The tournament culminates with a 3rd place match (between the losers of the two semifinal games), and the final.
Knockout games that are tied at the end of 90 minutes move to extra time. This is two complete 15-minute periods of play. If, at the end of extra time, the match is still tied, penalty kicks will decide the winner. PKs are a minimum of five rounds of kicks from the penalty spot. If no team is ahead after five rounds, sudden death begins until one team scores and the other does not. One World Cup Final has been decided in extra time, while two have gone to penalty kicks.
History The United States have been the dominant side in the history of the World Cup. The USWNT won the inaugural 1991 event, and have gone on to win three more, including the last two (2015, 2019). The USA has placed third or better in every edition of the World Cup to date. Norway, topple the honors in 1995, Germany won back-to-back titles in 2003 and 2007, and Japan knocked off the USA in 2011. These are the only four nations to have won the tournament.
China and the USA have each hosted the tournament twice. However, it was Canada 2015 that so far drew the highest total attendance of any Women’s World Cup.
Notable achievements The top goalscorer in Women’s World Cup history is Brazil’s Marta, who has 17 goals over her five World Cup appearances. She was the first player to ever score at five World Cups, an accomplishment later matched by Christine Sinclair and Cristiano Ronaldo. Marta could make it an unprecedented six if she scores in the 2023 World Cup.
Abby Wambach of the US and Germany’s Birgit Prinz aren’t far behind on the all time goal list, with 14 goals each.
The USA have the most titles with four, followed by Germany’s two and Norway and Japan’s one apiece.
How to watch If you’re in the USA, you can watch the Women’s World Cup in a couple of places.
Currently FOX Sports (FOX, FS1) holds the English-language rights, while Telemundo Deportes (Telemundo, Universo, Peacock) is where to find Spanish coverage.
Due to the location of the tournament in Australia and New Zealand, for 2023 viewers in the USA will have to get up early (or stay up late) to catch most of the live action.
Check out our FIFA Women’s World Cup TV schedule page for complete listings of all the games.
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The UEFA European Championship TV schedule regularly features the top teams in the world battling it out for a major international trophy. Commonly referred to as just the Euros, many see the European Championship as the best international trophy available after the World Cup. In the United States, coverage of the European Championship belongs to […]
The UEFA European Championship TV schedule regularly features the top teams in the world battling it out for a major international trophy. Commonly referred to as just the Euros, many see the European Championship as the best international trophy available after the World Cup.
In the United States, coverage of the European Championship belongs to FOX and its channels. However, the broadcaster has sublicensed games from the European Championship and qualifiers to Fubo. With as many as six simultaneous kickoffs during qualifying, Fubo has exclusive coverage of most games, while FOX broadcastsjust one or two games on its channels.
In addition to having exclusive games, Fubo carries FOX, FS1 and FS2. Therefore, it is the most sensible English-language streaming option to watch the European Championship and qualifiers.
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UEFA European Championship TV schedule The European Championship TV schedule highlights games throughout qualifying, too. With so many teams fighting for qualification, games happen in bunches during the international breaks, even though most nations only play two or three times during those breaks.
The Euros Based on the name, it only consists of teams in Europe. However, with an expansion to 24 teams in the tournament proper in 2016, and 53 teams vying to qualify, the Euros encapsulate many of the game’s recognizable names. Many of those teams are among the elites of the world, not just in the continent.
Spain, Italy, Germany, France and Portugal all won the tournament within the last seven editions. The first four of those are the only nations to have won multiple European Championships.
However, the tournament is famous for upsets. In 2004, Greece shocked hosts Portugal to win the Euros. In 1992, Denmark won the Euros after failing to even qualify for the tournament. Just in 2020, the Netherlands, France, Germany and Portugal crashed out in the round of 16.
Lastly, for Spanish-language coverage of the Euros, those games are on ViX or ViX+.
Watching soccer on TV is exciting, but there's nothing better than seeing your favorite team in person. To help save you time and money on soccer tickets and transportation, we've done the research for you on how to buy soccer tickets. Plus we share plenty of tips on how to see the biggest games. Traveling […]
Watching soccer on TV is exciting, but there’s nothing better than seeing your favorite team in person. To help save you time and money on soccer tickets and transportation, we’ve done the research for you on how to buy soccer tickets. Plus we share plenty of tips on how to see the biggest games.
Traveling to see live soccer abroad can be the experience of a lifetime. But securing travel, lodging and most importantly, the actual soccer tickets themselves can be overwhelming. That’s why we’re here to help share our experiences and lessons learned.
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If you’re interested in traveling abroad to watch your favorite team in action, read on for our comprehensive guide:
Pros and cons of package tour operators Let’s start with something that would likely ease the access to get over to Europe: package trips.
You may have seen many of these package tour operators advertising on television or online. There are advantages to what they offer which is a less stressful experience where they include game tickets, transportation and accommodations for what promises to be a trip of a lifetime. Depending on the service you use, flights and accommodations may or may not be included.
However, these trips can stack up, and fast. There are ways for you to save money in each facet of the trip. In fact, using some of the tips and recommendations in this guide, you can save over $1,000 by booking on your own compared to using a travel agency. Of course, it requires a little bit more work to nail down the right prices and to lay out your precise itinerary. Yet, that applies to everything. Work hard, play hard, as it were.
The other advantage of booking the trip yourself is that you’re in control. You don’t have to adhere to the strict itinerary that a package tour operator provides. Instead, going on your own allows you to focus your itinerary on only the games and places you want to experience.
The first thing to note is that trips to Europe are not cheap. It makes more sense to make a week out of the trip than just bouncing over for a long weekend.
As you will see in this guide, you can take advantage of Europe to get around easily and even go to multiple soccer games in multiple countries during your time over there.
Part of the fun of following your own plan is the flexibility at your disposal. For example, many package tours provide bus tours or planned meals. This can be great for someone who just wants a very relaxing trip with not a worry in the world. However, having dinner at a smaller, more authentic, restaurant, or sharing drinks with the locals, is the best way to truly experience Europe.
What you will find when over there is that it truly is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our goal here is to make it affordable and enjoyable for everybody.
Grab a pen and some paper. Here is how to affordably travel to Europe to watch the beautiful game.
When to go Pick the best time of the year to visit.
European soccer generally follows the same calendar. The top tiers in England, Spain, Germany, France, Italy and practically everywhere else in Europe run from August through May. Typically, the most expensive times to travel are in the summer months from June to August.
Fortunately for soccer fans, the cheaper months to travel are during the fall and winter from September to March, coinciding with most of the European soccer seasons. It also depends where in Europe you are traveling. For instance, Paris, London, Madrid and other major cities all have different prices for different times of the year.
Be creative when asking for time off work.
You’ll need to factor in how many vacation days you can take and how to seek permission from your boss to take the time needed. If you’re like most of us, taking time off work is usually a challenge, but here are some helpful tips.
- Tip: Schedule your vacation time around a holiday. For example, if you live in the United States, look into dates around Labor Day or Thanksgiving Day. Remember, flights domestically in the U.S. have price rises during that time, but internationally you should be able to find some bargains because those holidays aren’t recognized in Europe.
It’s easy to plan your own trip to Europe. Here’s how to do it:
First, figure out what time of the year you want to take the trip. You’ll want to look at the schedules of games in Europe. For instance, here are the latest schedules for the Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, Bundesliga and Ligue 1, among other leagues.
Once you know what time of the year you’re planning to go to Europe, it’s good to remember that most flights over to Europe are overnight when leaving from the United States. Therefore, you get in the following morning. That way, if you want, you can often work the day then leave that night.
We recommend taking a week to experience European soccer. In that time frame, you could realistically fit in four to five games depending on which teams or competitions you want to see. Travel inside of Europe, if that is something that interests you, is also something to consider for your trip planning. Again, we recommend exposing yourself to as much variety as possible.
Where to go Figure out which matches you want to see in Europe.
If you are a fan of a certain club in Europe, chances are you want to watch that club. For instance, look at German soccer. In some weeks, there are domestic league games on the weekend. Then, during the week, teams compete in the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Conference League or in the DFB-Pokal, the German Cup. The same applies to every other nation in Europe, depending on the club you support. Use the list of soccer TV schedules to ping your dates for travel. You can maximize your opportunity to watch soccer in great ways. Or, it can go south.
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Tip: With the breadth of soccer, there are always options to watch. That could be domestic leagues, domestic cups, continental cups and international soccer.
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Tip: Always be checking to make sure the kickoff times stay consistent. Soccer has a knack for last-minute changes to kickoffs. This was especially true during the 2020 and 2021 seasons due to COVID-19. Oftentimes, the best place to learn updates is via the club you are interested in. Social media can play a major role in providing the latest news and updates for each game.
It also helps to know that many of Europe’s biggest clubs are in the biggest hubs for travel. Or, at least, they are easy to get to from there. In England, the ‘big six’ are near London or Manchester. Barcelona, Spain and Paris are some of the most frequent destinations for Americans. Therefore, airlines schedule frequent flights to these cities.
Munich, Berlin, Milan and Rome all have major airports that have direct flights from the United States.
A helpful website for seeing what direct flights are available from and to destinations is https://www.flightconnections.com/
Money Saving Tips Finding an inexpensive flight
This is probably the most stress-inducing part of planning a trip to Europe. Once the flight is booked, everything else can start to fall into motion. However, timing is key when it comes to booking airline flights. The general thought is that ticket prices rise as the date gets closer. This is not always the case. Oftentimes, airlines will raise ticket prices when they recognize a new desire by potential customers to eye up tickets. Therefore, let other sources do that searching and predicting for you. That way, you get the best price on airline tickets just based on when a program tells you.
The most helpful of these sources is Google Flights. This service, which is usable by simply searching ‘Google Flights’ into your search engine, allows you to put in all the necessary information. Dates, destinations, passengers. Then, it compares airlines to find you the best price.
However it does not stop there. Google Flights has tools that allow you to see which days have the cheaper flights for the destinations of your choice. There is a whole calendar spanning months that can help you in this regard.
Plus, Google will say how high the prices for those flights are, comparatively. It lists out the prices for the same flights as listed in previous days so you know if you can wait for prices to drop.
Other features on the free Google Flights tool include ‘Track Flights,’ which sends you an email notification when the price for a flight increases or decreases.
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Tip: Research shows that the best day of the week to book a flight is Sunday. You may often find that flights go up in price after a Sunday. Also, typically, the best time to book a flight is usually around three months away from your desired travel date.
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Tip: Always try to aim for the biggest cities in Europe for the cheapest flights. Ground travel once there is often more affordable, especially if carrying baggage. PLUS, many major clubs play in the biggest cities. Here are a few examples:
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Heathrow Airport / Gatwick Airport (London) – Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, West Ham, Crystal Palace
- Charles de Gaulle Airport (Paris) – PSG
- Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) – Real Madrid, Atletico
- Malpensa Airport (Milan) – Inter, AC Milan, Atalanta
- Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (Rome) – Roma
These airports offer regular direct flights to the United States on a variety of airlines.
Other benefits of Google Flights allowing you to search by the number of connections you want, as well as the airlines you prefer.
All of the options available give you the power to select the choices you want and be in control of the search experience.
Next step is purchasing tickets to the games, all of which can be done online from anywhere in the world using a credit card.
It may seem logical, but do not scalp tickets off people selling them on the street. These people just want to turn a profit, not sell tickets to fans. Plus there has been an increase in the number of counterfeit tickets being sold to unsuspecting customers.
Instead, opt for a club’s official website to buy tickets. Keep in mind, however, that the major clubs throughout the world have a plethora of season ticket holders. Most of the time, especially for major games, these tickets are snatched up weeks or months in advance. Therefore, early preparation is key for a trip over to Europe.
Some clubs require you to be a member (for an additional fee) just to buy a ticket.
If that is unsuccessful, try reaching out to the official supporters groups in the United States. The parent club always tries to cater to its official groups, and part of that is giving them tickets to distribute to fans. Even if a game is sold out when you check, there may be tickets available from the supporters groups.
Other than that, tickets tend to go on sale for games about six weeks before they are scheduled. That can fluctuate, of course.
- TIP: Keep an eye out for cup games. Even though you may not be a killer league game, cup games present a cheaper opportunity to watch the biggest clubs. Plus, they can provide a different fan experience with, usually, more visiting fans in attendance.
As a last resort, pull up to the stadium and the club’s ticket office and see if there are any tickets available. There is a chance no one claimed their tickets, leaving an opportunity available.
You can also buy tickets on secondary markets, where tickets are guaranteed. These sites include Vivid Seats and Ticket Liquidator.
Save time and money by purchasing your currency ahead of time.
Just like the tickets, do not wait until you are in the country to exchange your currency. This is particularly true at the airports. Exchange fees are highest where most people are traveling through. There is no benefit to losing money trying to get usable money.
So, here are some solutions. You can go to your bank, which tends to have decent exchange rates. However, on top of that, you likely have to pay a fee to get the Euros or Pounds, depending on where you travel to. As a result, we don’t recommend your local bank for currency exchange.
Or, try taking care of it online beforehand. Websites like Currency Exchange International allow you to place a credit card order online, and they send the money to you before you depart. This can have a delivery fee, like a bank fee for currency exchange. However, some websites may provide free delivery on currency if you order a certain amount.TIP: Monitor the exchange rates between your country and your destination. These constantly fluctuate for a variety of reasons, and they can balloon on you. Look for the valleys and troughs to see when to avoid, and when to buy, respectively.
Be forewarned that ATMs in some cities try to trick you by charging you much more than how much it should cost. Watch this helpful video that walks you through what to avoid.
In some countries, using a credit card to pay for the vast majority of purchases in a foreign country should suffice – as well as having some cash in a local currency available just in case.
However, do the research before you go. For instance, this author made the mistake of going to Germany with the intent of making all purchases on a credit card. When I arrived in Germany, I quickly found out that a lot of places didn’t accept credit cards. Culturally, German residents are more concerned with privacy than residents of most western civilizations.
Another important step to take before you head to Europe is to make sure your credit card doesn’t charge extra for charges made in a foreign country. Your best bet is to use credit cards with no foreign transaction fees.
Getting Around Book your transportation ahead of time.
If you are traveling over from the United States, it is likely that you arrive in Europe after a redeye. The last thing you want is to scramble for taxis or Uber rides early in the morning. Even worse, those fees can stack up.
So, let’s break down some ways to get around Europe once you are there. One surprising note for many Americans is the fact that travel across Europe is often cheaper by flying than it is by car. The car culture in the United States makes it seem practical. However, with everything relatively close together in Europe – and so many airlines competing against each other in Europe, flights can be cheap.
While these are not the super high-quality airlines you may expect, it is hard to beat the prices offered. Plus, these airlines go from the ‘big’ airports to many smaller ones – which may be closer to your final destination.
Similarly, you can go from London to any other major city for less than $200 round trip.
Getting out of the airport.
Major cities like Barcelona, Madrid, London, Paris, Munich, Milan and others have easy and cheap trains directly from the airport to the city center. Plus, these are cheaper than taxis. In fact, some of these options are less than $15 USD one way.
If the train is not for you, taxis are always an option. These can take you directly to your accommodation. Remember, however, that airports are far from the city center. Those distances lead to high fees on car transport.
There are always local buses available too in European cities. However, their frequent stops can be frustrating if you don’t have a lot of time.
Renting a car.
Maybe you want to be extra adventurous. Take the opportunity to drive on the other side of the road, which can be a scary task. Just to be safe, here is a guide on how to drive in the UK and Europe.
- TIP: Driving on the other side of the road is one thing. Keep in mind that Europeans often use manual transmission on vehicles. In the United States, most cars have automatic transmission. When renting a car, be sure to clarify that you are getting a car with automatic transmission from your rental service. It would be hard to get out of the airport not knowing how to drive that type of car.
Be sure to book a rental car well in advance to save money. Just like airfares, these can bounce up and down over time, so lock in a rental car price when you feel it is right. It differs based on the time of year, the location you rent from, the rental agency and what kind of car you want.Skyscanner, Sixt or Alamo are just a couple websites to use.
- TIP: If looking for rental cars in the UK, try searching “car hire” instead of “car rental.” The many linguistic differences are part of the fun traveling abroad, and this is just one instance. In fact it is probably best to do this search on the *UK version of Google.*
You’ll find that, despite the lesser dependence on cars, Europe is heavily connected via roadways. In some areas, it is especially fun. The German Autobahn is a speed-limit-free network of highways. Plus, despite the lack of a bridge, you can get a car from the United Kingdom over to mainland Europe. Take a ferry or the Eurotunnel to get your car across the English channel.
In England, the equivalent to the interstate system in the United States is the motorway system. The most widely used motorway is the M1, which links London to Leeds. The M6 begins near Birmingham and links it to major cities like Manchester and Liverpool.
Overall, however, you may find car rental prices in Europe too cost prohibitive. Prices have increased sharply in the last few years.
Train passes
We certainly recommend traveling by train while in Europe. It is something many of us in the United States do not have the easy option to do. Plus, it is cheap and easy to do if traveling to multiple cities.
There are some options to save money by using multiple trains during your travels. If you are staying only in the United Kingdom, but you want to go to multiple cities, the BritRail Pass is a great option. While there are some exclusions, this allows the opportunity to travel across England, Scotland and Wales on a train using just one pass. The train system links all the major cities in the United Kingdom from Cardiff to Manchester and London to Edinburgh.
Check train schedules and where train stations are located in the United Kingdom using the National Rail website.
If you don’t want to get a train pass, you definitely want to use the following site which will save you a lot of money on the prices of train tickets – https://www.thetrainline.com/
For those of you traveling throughout Europe, the train systems often take you right to the center of the city. It can also be more comfortable and more scenic than traveling. Of course, you lose the benefit of time. Flying can be considerably faster than train.
The Eurostar is the one train to link England with France and Belgium via the Channel Tunnel. Another option is Eurail, which is the much more widespread option for train travel. There are locations as far west as Dublin and Lisbon going all the way east to Ankara or Helsinki.
The Eurail website lists out a number of passes that can suit how you plan your travels. While it does say you can book as close as one day in advance, it is still recommended to book farther in advance. That way, you can really plan out where you will be going.
Book your car rental ahead of time
If you’re feeling adventurous and want to drive on the opposite side of the street in England, save a ton of money by booking your car rental on the internet before you arrive in the UK. Helpful sites with great discounts include Sixt or Alamo.
- Tip:If you want to do your own research for car rental prices, use the term “car hire” instead of “car rental” when you search in Google. In fact, your best bet is to search via the UK version of Google.
Make a list of the stadiums you want to see
Whether it is your favorite team’s stadium or some of the cathedrals of the sport, many major clubs offer behind-the-scenes tours of the stadium that includes visits to the dressing room, press area and the pitch itself. Tickets are one thing, but it is great to see an in-depth view of the stadium. You can learn about opportunities using a club’s website. Or, reach out to the club’s official supporters group for more information in that regard.
Research hotels and accommodations beforehand
Hotels in Europe often get a bad rap. Particularly in the United Kingdom, people criticize hotels for being the same size as closets. To add, they can often not be clean.
Fortunately, that stigma is moving towards the past. Newer hotels follow the cleanliness guidelines travelers are used to. Frankly, the COVID-19 pandemic helped the cleaning protocols at many hotels. With the uptick in quality, there is an ensuing uptick in price.
This is not just selective to the UK and London. In fact, Barcelona, Paris, Milan, Berlin and other major cities have high accommodation costs.
As is the case with much of what we establish in this travel guide, the key is booking in advance. During the summer months, prices are higher with the rise in tourism. Fortunately, the primary soccer season runs from the fall through the winter into spring. Prices are somewhat cheaper during this time.
Before booking, review the virtual tours and photographs of the hotel on sites such as Booking.com, Expedia and Priceline.
If you are more someone who is purely trying to save money, budget hotels and hostels are a viable choice. These are far from there for comfort. If anything, they are a place to stay while you spend the day in the city going to a game or sightseeing.
You may want to sacrifice staying outside of the center of a city or away from the touristy areas. People pay for easy access.
Of course, there are apartments and houses available for rental through services such as Vrbo, Airbnb and Skyscanner. The advantage of Booking.com is that it often combines hotel listings with apartment or house rentals. Our experience has been that Booking.com often has the best rates.
Get set with your phone and texting
As you likely know, calling internationally is not included in most phone plans. Certain providers have international calling packages that you can add on.
Our recommendation is T-Mobile, which offers free data and texting internationally without incurring roaming charges. The benefit is that when you travel from country to country with T-Mobile, it’s much less of a stressful experience. You can keep on using data to surf the Internet and message your family via text.
For everyone else, check with your phone provider to see what they offer for your international travels. Upon arriving in Europe, your provider will send you a text message to let you know what you can and cannot do abroad. Plus, it should list out additional fees for calls or using data.
Texting also costs extra when you are abroad. However, there are apps you can use in lieu of texting for no additional charge. The most popular of these is WhatsApp. Many people use this app regardless of whether they are traveling or not. It is easy to use, as it resembles any messenger. Plus, it is free to use on any internet connection. Therefore, if your hotel has free WiFi, you have access to free texting.
Local Culture The atmosphere in European soccer is not just for the 90 minutes of play. It starts hours in advance and goes deep into the night, or afternoon depending on when kickoff is.
That all starts at a pub for many supporters, particularly in the United Kingdom. As is the case with American sporting venues, there are places to grab food and drink in close proximity to almost all stadiums. Even the newer spots away from the center of the city have bustling areas around them. The best bet for you to go and find people of similar interest if you are watching your favorite club is to reach out to the local supporters groups. Few have their knowledge and expertise, making that the best bet for how to learn the best spot.
- TIP: Some pubs are specifically set to cater to away fans. In order to avoid some bad blood, keep an eye out to make sure people are wearing the same colors and club badge as you.
- TIP: Get to these bars and pubs early. With the bigger clubs, more and more fans will want to meet up with thousands of their closest friends prior to the game to sing songs. Get there early, grab a drink and some food and enjoy the atmosphere.
World Soccer Talk's Inter Miami TV schedule has all the information to watch one of the newest, and now most relevant, teams in MLS (Major League Soccer). A rocky start both on and off the field has made the debut of Inter Miami challenging. But with the addition of Lionel Messi in summer 2023, the […]
World Soccer Talk’s Inter Miami TV schedule has all the information to watch one of the newest, and now most relevant, teams in MLS (Major League Soccer).
A rocky start both on and off the field has made the debut of Inter Miami challenging. But with the addition of Lionel Messi in summer 2023, the club has instantly become the most important and visible team in the league.
To make sure you don’t miss a single game, here’s our Inter Miami TV schedule and team details.
Inter Miami TV Schedule Inter Miami on TV and streaming: U.S. only:
Founded: 2018 (First Season 2020)
Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium
Manager: Javier Morales (Interim)
MLS Cups: 0
Other Titles: 0
Where Can I Watch the Inter Miami Match? All of Inter Miami’s matches can be found on MLS Season Pass, the league’s exclusive streaming platform. Games are available in English and Spanish (and French if playing a Canadian team). MLS Season Pass features every regular season, playoff, and Leagues Cup match – not only for Miami, but for the entire league.
Select league games are also featured on national TV on FOX or FS1, and you can bet MLS will heavily feature Messi and Miami in these games in the coming seasons.
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For the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, games can be found on multiple platforms. Some are streamed via Bleacher Report Football App and YouTube channel, some on US Soccer’s YouTube, and others have been featured on CBS Sports Golazo Network, which streams free on Pluto TV, and is also available within Paramount+.
Leagues Cup is available on MLS Season Pass, with select games on FOX and FS1. Spanish coverage on TV can be found on Univision, UniMás and TUDN.
Should Miami qualify fort CONCACAF Champions Cup, those games are shown on FS1, Univision, UniMás and TUDN.
inter Miami History The origins of the franchise that would become Inter Miami can actually be traced all the way back to 2008. That year, local investor Marcelo Claure teamed with Spanish giants FC Barcelona for a bid to bring an MLS team to Miami. That bid would fail, with MLS awarding teams to Portland and Vancouver instead.
Claure would go on to be a minority investor in the next, even higher profile effort. On February 5, 2014, David Beckham and the league announced his intent to exercise his option to purchase a MLS franchise for $25 million. This deal for team ownership was a clause in Beckham’s contract when he signed with the LA Galaxy in 2007.
Four years later, in January 2018, the ownership group – which now included majority investor Jorge Más, was officially awarded the 25th MLS franchise. In September of that year, the club announced its name and badge. The choice of “Inter” as a name drew a trademark dispute with Inter Milan, who had registered a claim for its use in the US in 2014.
The league also announced a 2020 debut season for the Herons. There was one hangup though – they did not have a stadium secured. Four different stadium sites in and around downtown Miami were proposed, but faltered. Finally, a site adjacent to Miami International Airport was tentatively approved, but would not be ready in time for 2020.
Like their MLS predecessors in the region, the Miami Fusion (1998-2001), Inter Miami began play 30-some miles up the road in the city of Fort Lauderdale. On the same site, in fact. In Spring 2019, the team was awarded a 50-year lease to redevelop the site of Lockhart and Fort Lauderdale Stadiums. The home of the Fusion, NASL’s Fort Lauderdale Strikers and many international games was torn down to make way for a new 18,000 seat temporary venue and training center for Inter Miami. The plan was to play the 2020 and 2021 seasons there and then move down to Miami Freedom Park in 2022.
However, as of June 2023, ground has yet to be broken on the Miami project thanks to various delays. So the near term future of the club, included potential all of Messi’s tenure, will take place in Fort Lauderdale.
On the field, things haven’t been much easier. The 2020 debut season was postponed after just two matches due to the COVID-19 pandemic, days before the club’s first ever home game. The team did make the special play-in round of the MLS Cup playoffs in it’s first season, but lost 3-0 to fellow expansion side Nashville.
The sub-par start resulted in the sacking of first manager Diego Alonso. In addition, it was found that the team violated league roster rules in 2020. The club was hit with fines and sanctions for the next two seasons as a result. Phil Neville was appointed managed in early 2021, but the new gaffer did not improve results. The team finished in 20th place overall and missed the playoffs.
The year 2022 did see an uptick in performance, as the team won their most games to date, finishing 12th, and made the playoffs, but lost in the first round. A terrible start to the 2023 league campaign led to the firing of Neville as manager on June 1. Just days later, Lionel Messi announced his intent to sign with the club, changing the trajectory of the organization forever. He’ll have an early chance at a trophy, with the club qualified for the semifinals of the U.S. Open Cup.
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Our Switzerland National Team TV schedule has all the details one where to catch the A-Team. Though certainly not one of the top-tier national sides, the Swiss have qualified for nine World Cups. While they only qualified once from 1970-2002, the 21st century has been kinder and Switzerland, as they've advanced to the knockout stage […]
Our Switzerland National Team TV schedule has all the details one where to catch the A-Team.
Though certainly not one of the top-tier national sides, the Swiss have qualified for nine World Cups. While they only qualified once from 1970-2002, the 21st century has been kinder and Switzerland, as they’ve advanced to the knockout stage in 3 of their last 4 trips and have qualified for every tournament since 2002. Also they hold the distinction of being the only team to be eliminated from a World Cup without conceding a single official goal, losing to Ukraine on penalties in the round of 16 in 2006. Combined with their performance in 2010, they hold the record for most consecutive minutes without giving up a goal in World Cup play.
Switzerland National Team TV Schedule and Streaming Links
First game: February 12, 1905 (Loss vs. France in Paris)
Manager: Murat Yakin
Best World Cup finish: Quarterfinals (1934, 1938, 1954)
Best European Championship Finish: Quarterfinals (2020)
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Where can I watch the Switzerland match? Despite its underdog mentality, particularly to its neighbors France, Germany and Italy, Switzerland is fairly consistent when it comes to international play.
Qatar 2022 marks the fifth-consecutive time Switzerland qualified for the World Cup. In the United States, that means you can watch Switzerland on FOX and FS1. Or, Spanish-language coverage is available on Telemundo and Universo.
To keep things simple, FOX also carries the European Championship. Those games are available on FOX and FS1. World Cup qualifying for UEFA is also on FOX, with select games also moving over to fuboTV.
Fortunately, fuboTV carries all of the aforementioned channels, keeping things somewhat easy to track.
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Lineup Switzerland seldom has that huge name in its formation. Instead, the Swiss manage a balanced lineup of talented players plying their trade throughout Europe. In fact, some of Switzerland’s most-experienced players mustered over a century of caps.
For example, Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri, two of the more recognizable Swiss talents, have over 100 caps. Fittingly, they are the side’s captain and vice-captain, respectively. Joining those two in that milestone of appearances is defender Ricardo Rodriguez. The current Torino fullback spent many years at Wolfsburg.
However, there are young talents that Switzerland possesses. Breel Embolo was one player that everybody had eyes on to emerge into a world-class talent. That never panned out to its maximum potential, but he is still a decent player with Moncao. Same applies to Denis Zakaria. Upon his move to Juventus, many hoped his career would develop into a player like Paul Pogba. Now at Chelsea, Zakaria is not getting the playing time he wishes.
Then, who could forget the hero of the European Championship in 2020, goalkeeper Yann Sommer. His penalty save against Kylian Mbappé eliminated the world champions, and pushed the Swiss into the quarterfinals.
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Our Aston Villa TV schedule has all the details on where to watch one of England's most historic clubs. Villa were founded in 1874, and were one of the founding members of the Football League in 1888. Their seven first division titles ranked them sixth amongst all English clubs for titles won, ahead of Chelsea […]
Our Aston Villa TV schedule has all the details on where to watch one of England’s most historic clubs.
Villa were founded in 1874, and were one of the founding members of the Football League in 1888. Their seven first division titles ranked them sixth amongst all English clubs for titles won, ahead of Chelsea and Tottenham. They also have seven FA Cup and five League Cup triumphs to their name. However, much of their major success came over a century ago.
The outlier season in recent decades was their remarkable 1980/81 and 81/82 campaigns, which saw them win the First Division and follow that up with the UEFA European Cup.
But despite not competing for many trophies over the past 40 years, Villa remains in fifth place in the all-time Premier League / First Division table.
Aston Villa TV Schedule and Streaming Links Aston Villa on TV and streaming: U.S. only:
Founded: 1874 Stadium: Villa Park Manager: Unai Emery English top-flight titles: 7 FA Cup titles: 7
UEFA European Cup / Champions League titles: 1
Where to find Aston Villa on TV Villa’s league matches can be found on USA Network or NBC as part of its Premier League coverage each weekend. When not one of the featured matches, those Premier League games can be found on Peacock Premium, NBC’s paid streaming service. FA Cup and League Cup games featuring Aston Villa can be found on ESPN/ESPN+, while UEFA competitions stream (not a usual occurrence for Villa in over a decade) on Paramount+.
With the development of cord-cutting and streaming, you do not need cable to watch USA or NBC. Fubo and Peacock Premium together provide every EPL game each weekend. Plus, there are also on-demand recorded games on these services.
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Schedule of upcoming matches While Aston Villa have not had much success as of late, they will be hoping to remain a mainstay on the Premier League fixtures list. They suffered a 3-year stint in the Championship in the 2010s, but since then they’ve been able to remain up and made an appearance as runners-up in the 2019/20 League Cup.
Generally speaking, the World Soccer Talk Premier League TV schedule tracks the channel and time for all of the competition’s games. Aston Villa is sure to be a club worth tracking in the coming years, and that source has all the necessary information.
Aston Villa History Aston Villa hail from the Birmingham area, England’s second largest metropolitan area after London. The Villans are one of the oldest and most successful teams in England, but have not secured a trophy since a pair of League Cup wins in the mid-1990s.
They do however boast seven First Division and FA Cup wins, and five League Cups. In addition, they won the European Cup (and Super Cup) in 1982, making them one of only five English clubs to have achieved the feat. They also have a UEFA Intertoto Cup to their name, which was a third-tier continental competition that was phased out in 2008. Most of the 21st century for Villa has been spent in the Premier League, save for a three-year stint in the Championship from 2016-2019.
The club colors are claret and blue, and Villa were actually the first English club to wear the distinctive combo. The team badge is a shield in blue with a yellow lion, a star representing their European Cup title, and the letters AVFC. A new, circular badge has emerged the winner from a supporter vote, and will be adopted in 2023. This new badge adds the date if the clubs founding, 1874.
Aston Villa’s home ground is Villa Park, the largest football stadium in the English midlands. Only a few miles away Villa has local rivals in both Birmingham City FC and West Bromwich Albion. In addition, Wolverhampton Wanderers are only a short twelve mile hop away. Coventry City FC are also located relatively close by. But the main clashes are between Villa and Birmingham/West Brom.
While perhaps not as glamorous as the big clubs to the south and north of them, Villa have still fielded some quality players over their many seasons. In fact, only Tottenham have produced more England internationals than Aston Villa. Emiliano Martinez, the 2022 World Cup winning Argentine goalkeeper, currently plays for the club. Some key players from the past include the likes of Trevor Ford, Peter Schmeichel, Clem Stephenson, Andy Gray, and Stiliyan Petrov.
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You can watch the majority of the Premier League games for far less than cable, and less than many streaming services. The key is Peacock, the streaming service from NBCUniversal that includes exclusive Premier League games and some simulcasts of matches. Many Premier League fans already have it. If they don't, there is always added […]
You can watch the majority of the Premier League games for far less than cable, and less than many streaming services. The key is Peacock, the streaming service from NBCUniversal that includes exclusive Premier League games and some simulcasts of matches. Many Premier League fans already have it. If they don’t, there is always added incentive to subscribe.
Put bluntly, Peacock can provide access to as many as six Premier League games each matchday, and five of those could be exclusive to the paid platform. Note that Peacock does not have coverage of every Premier League game. There tend to be four or five games on USA Network each weekend, which are not simulcast on Peacock. However, one of those is usually the Saturday 10am-Noon ET game, which you can see the action from on Goal Rush, the Premier League whiparound show available via Peacock.
For the games that are exclusive to USA Network that you can’t watch on Peacock, local pubs or restaurants tend to have these games on from USA Network. In that case, you still do not need a cable or streaming platform to watch the Premier League. You can simply bounce over to your local hangout to watch a game and have bite to eat and a drink.
That being said, Peacock itself has coverage of most games.
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How the majority of the Premier League games are available for cheap Let’s start with any given Saturday. If all 20 teams in the Premier League are playing, there are 10 games. Generally, there is a 7:30 a.m. ET kickoff that is on USA Network. However, in the past, this game has been on Peacock exclusively at times.
Then, in the 10 a.m. window, there are between four and five kickoffs. One of those is always on USA Network, generally involving teams that are popular in the United States. The other three or four games are always exclusive to Peacock. Plus, this is when Goal Rush airs. The whip-around show has coverage of every single game, but focuses on one. There is a chance this could be the game on USA Network, too.
Then, at 12:30 p.m. ET, those games tend to go on NBC. Any game on NBC is simulcast on Peacock. Depending on how many games are on Saturday, there are around three games on Sunday and a potential Monday clash. One of the Sunday games is usually on Peacock, as there tend to be two during the 9 a.m. kickoff window.
By the end of it, you can bank on around seven or eight of the 10 games airing on Peacock.
Again, Peacock at just $4.99 per month, makes watching the Premier League almost just as valuable as watching leagues exclusive to Paramount+ or ESPN+.
Editor’s note: Among the upcoming games that are exclusive to Peacock, they include the biggest game of the season when Manchester City plays Arsenal on Wednesday, April 26.
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This episode of the World Soccer Talk podcast, which is an interview with AFP's Simon Evans on US Soccer and foreign coaches, is presented by Sling.
Gregg Berhalter is back, and US Soccer stated that it went through a rigorous evaluation process to come to that conclusion. The Federation did not state any names as to who it contacted. Yet, media report several candidates were not American. However, none were up to the task by US Soccer's measurement. It settled on Berhalter half a year after his contract expired.
The players are clearly fond of the coach. But, is this the best US Soccer could do? It stated that finances were no issue, nor were the contract statuses of particular coaches. Berhalter does hold the best win percentage in USMNT history. How valid of an argument is that given somewhat weak opposition.
Simon Evans of the AFP joins the podcast again to discuss the argument for and against foreign coaches with the USMNT.
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In the surreal world of US Soccer, the Federation has decided to re-hire Gregg Berhalter as the "new" US Men's National Team head coach, according to reports. We break down the news, as well as discussing why this shows a lack of ambition for US Soccer especially with World Cup 2026 around the corner.
We also dive into what Berhalter's record was in games outside of Concacaf, why his signing shows a complacency within US Soccer Federation to not rock the boat and to not be more aggressive, as well as discussing our throughts on the Concacaf Nations League semi-final between USA and Mexico.
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Ahead of the highly anticipated clash between Mexico and the United States in the Concacaf Nations League, World Soccer Talk's Kyle Fansler chats with three headline members of CBS's Concacaf coverage. Former USMNT players Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies and Maurice Edu are all part of the analysis on CBS's platforms during the Nations League Finals. The coverage of the game is also available on CBS's networks, with the 'Continental Clasico' available on Paramount+.
In this interview, Davies, Dempsey and Edu talk about the ever-changing USMNT. Davies and Edu worked with interim head coach in BJ Callaghan during their time in MLS. So, they can provide an inside look on what was a surprising hire. Also, Dempsey talks about Folarin Balogun. Dempsey is arguably the USMNT's greatest forward of all time, and he is joint-top of the all-time goalscoring record. Dempsey gives his take on the importance for Balogun to get off to a strong start in the stars and stripes.
Finally, all three provide insight on what it is like to work with CBS. The constantly growing platform is gaining serious praise for its coverage of both club and international soccer. Dempsey is, relatively speaking, the newest to this job as a pundit. Davies and Edu, on the other hand, know what makes CBS special, and they provide those answers.
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CBS Sports are coming off their best weekend ever with the UEFA Champions League Final coverage creating quite a stir across world media. At the same time, the news of Kate Abdo renewing her contract for 4 more years has been well received by soccer fans throughout the US.
We share details on when CBS Sports' deal is ending with Serie A, as well as how does Serie A capitalize on the success they had this season, and how can CBS Sports build off that to help Serie A increase the popularity of the Italian league on TV moving forward?
Is there an opportunity for Serie A to push on from here?
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Hampden Park in Scotland is getting some serious upgrades. The historic stadium, which has hosted the national team's matches since 1906, will soon go through massive renovations to modify different areas of the arena. It is the first significant alterations to the Glasgow stadium since the 1990s. One of the biggest changes to Hampden Park […]
Hampden Park in Scotland is getting some serious upgrades. The historic stadium, which has hosted the national team’s matches since 1906, will soon go through massive renovations to modify different areas of the arena. It is the first significant alterations to the Glasgow stadium since the 1990s.
One of the biggest changes to Hampden Park will be the addition of a retractable roof. This will be a benefit during times of inclement weather or even just on cold, wintry matchdays. Increasing seats inside the stadium will also take capacity from about 51,000 to around 65,000.
Hampden Park to feature two Kop ends These additions include ‘Kop-style’ ends to each side of the arena. Liverpool’s famous Kop end features a steep, single-tiered terrace that is undeniably imposing to visiting clubs. However, both ends of Hampden Park will have similar style terraces, which would perfectly accommodate potential Celtic-Rangers matches.
From the outside, the arena is also set to feature lights similar to Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena. Translucent LED lights will cover the outside of Hampden Park and can change color depending on which teams are playing at the stadium. For Scotland games, one color will most likely be used. However, the arena could feature multiple colors to represent clubs for Scottish Cup fixtures.
Scottish football is competitively broken. The standard is awful. The development of players virtually non existent. No wonder the SFA would like us all to focus on fantasy proposals from an architect.https://t.co/V03JKQ7VnB
— Ewan Murray (@mrewanmurray) June 10, 2023
Architectural firm assures to keep ‘magic’ in Scotland stadium Glasgow-based architectural company Holmes Miller will handle the mammoth ordeal. The firm has released a statement on the proposed plan, promising to upgrade the facilities while still “retaining the magic” of the famous stadium.
“Holmes Miller were approached by the SFA in 2020 to provide a vision for Hampden – the art of the possible,” the company told the BBC. “Our vision was to capture the essence of Hampden – the atmosphere – and wrap a world class stadium around it. Better views, better facilities: a better experience…whilst retaining the magic.”
“The visual brief outlines the ambitions of a new Hampden Park stadium, and specific design cues as part of that.”
It isn’t clear when the renovations will finish, but the stadium is shortlisted to host Euro 2028 matches.
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Who has the most Women's World Cup titles? There's a very exclusive club of nations who have won the most prestigious prize in the women's game. There have been eight officially recognized Women's World Cup tournaments staged to date, and only four nations have lifted the trophy. If you live in the United States, and […]
Who has the most Women’s World Cup titles? There’s a very exclusive club of nations who have won the most prestigious prize in the women’s game.
There have been eight officially recognized Women’s World Cup tournaments staged to date, and only four nations have lifted the trophy.
If you live in the United States, and also not under a rock, you probably know who one of those nations is. Anyone who was old enough to remember from 1999 onward will surely recall the national hype when the United States women won the ’99, 2015, and 2019 tournaments.
The USA also captured the very first Women’s World Cup in 1991. The grand total of four puts the US at the top of the pile in terms of overall championships. In addition, the USA have also never finished worse than third place in any World Cup.
Germany are the only other team to have won the competition more than once. They triumphed in back-to-back tournaments in 2003 and 2007.
Norway (1995) and Japan (2011) each have one title. And that’s it. No other nation has captured the ultimate honor in women’s soccer. Interestingly, of the four winners, only Germany would be considered a traditional power on the men’s side. Unsurprisingly, they are the only nation who has won both a men’s and women’s World Cup.
Most Women’s World Cup Titles
| Team | Titles | Runners-up | Third Place | | USA | 1991, 1999, 2015, 2019 | 2011 | 1995, 2003, 2007 | | Germany | 2003, 2007 | 1995 | — | | Norway | 1995 | 1991 | — | | Japan | 2011 | 2015 | — | | Sweden | — | 2003 | 1991, 2011, 2019 | | Brazil | — | 2007 | 1999 | | China | — | 1999 | — | | Netherlands | — | 2019 | — | | England | — | — | 2015 |
Outside of the winners, Sweden is the most decorated team in Women’s World Cup history. They’ve finished as runner-up once, and in third place on three occasions. Eight different nations have appeared in the final over the years.
The 2023 edition of the tournament brings with it an expanded field of 32 nations. And as women’s football around the world has improved, so have the number of challengers for the crown. This could be the year that a newcomer bursts onto the stage and claims the ultimate prize.
For more info on the Women’s World Cup, including when and where to watch, visit our World Cup TV schedule page.
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Guide to World Cup 2023
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of the biggest event in women's soccer!
Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
TV Coverage: How to watch the games on TV
Commentators: Find out more about the studio talent and announcers
World Cup Bracket: Map out the entire tournament, from the groups to the final
World Cup News: Latest news and info for Australia & New Zealand 2023
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is reportedly playing a part in Sheikh Jassim's bid for Manchester United. Sheikh Jassim is currently locked in negotiations with the Glazer family over acquiring a majority stake in the Premier League club. Al-Khelaifi and Sheikh Jassim are both from the Middle Eastern nation of Qatar. According to The Athletic, the […]
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is reportedly playing a part in Sheikh Jassim’s bid for Manchester United. Sheikh Jassim is currently locked in negotiations with the Glazer family over acquiring a majority stake in the Premier League club. Al-Khelaifi and Sheikh Jassim are both from the Middle Eastern nation of Qatar.
According to The Athletic, the Glazers have contacted Al-Khelaifi in hopes to help persuade Sheikh Jassim to increase his offer. Sheikh Jassim submitted a bid for the club in the region of $6.3 billion earlier in the week. The final Qatari offer is for 100% control of United. This latest offer apparently had a loose expiration date of Friday, June 9th. The Glazer family have been holding out for a bid closer to $8 billion.
🚨 EXCL: Nasser Al-Khelaifi has played significant role in talks over Man Utd sale to Sheikh Jassim. PSG president has met Glazers + Raine to discuss proposed takeover. Other clubs want PL to investigate source of funds. W/ @mjshrimper @TheAthleticFC #MUFC https://t.co/7Nf9ftcTvG
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 9, 2023
Having been contacted by the current United owners, Al-Khelaifi has since met with the Glazers and the Raine Group. The American banking organization is managing the sale of the English team for the family. As a team president, Al-Khelaifi understands the business and is attempting to help both sides in negotiations. He is essentially working as a middleman between the Glazers and Sheikh Jassim.
British billionaire also negotiating for club Nevertheless, Sheikh Jassim is not the other billionaire to officially bid for United. British businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe has also offered to purchase the club. Ratcliffe’s bid, however, is significantly different to Sheikh Jassim’s.
The British billionaire wants a smaller 51% piece of the club, with hopes of a full takeover at a later date. This move would keep some of the Glazer family on as minority investors. Although current ownership receive less money up front, they would still be involved with the club. Ratcliffe’s offer will generate more money in the long-term for the Glazers.
Premier League clubs worry about PSG and Al-Khelaifi’s involvement in offer The Athletic also claims that the involvement of the Paris Saint-Germain president hasn’t gone over too well in England. Many Premier League teams are supposedly concerned that United, arguably the biggest club in England, would become state-owned by Qatar.
Among other things, Al-Khelaifi is also the chairman of Qatar Sports Investments (QSI). This group is a division of the state-run sovereign-wealth fund Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). These Premier League clubs reportedly worry that Shiekh Jassim would essentially just be a face for the Qatar state should he successfully purchase United.
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Tickets to see Messi play for Inter Miami are already on sale. Even though the agreement to sign Messi is not locked in, fans are queuing up to see Inter Miami regardless of where the team is playing. That demand has suddenly skyrocketed for tickets nationwide. For example, The Athletic's Pablo Iglesias Maurer says DC […]
Tickets to see Messi play for Inter Miami are already on sale. Even though the agreement to sign Messi is not locked in, fans are queuing up to see Inter Miami regardless of where the team is playing. That demand has suddenly skyrocketed for tickets nationwide.
For example, The Athletic’s Pablo Iglesias Maurer says DC United’s game against Inter Miami on July 8 sold more than 3,000 tickets in the last 24 hours alone. He expects another 1,000 by the end of Wednesday. For reference, those 4,000 seats would be 20% of the DC United stadium.
That is the first game Messi could play in. The beginning of July is the barrier because Messi’s contract with PSG expires at the end of June. Then, the MLS transfer window opens on July 5. That is the earliest point Inter Miami can officially register Lionel Messi to its squad.
Recent examples of players coming over from Europe included Gareth Bale and Giorgio Chiellini to LAFC. They both started play in MLS at the end of July. The Leagues Cup and the MLS All-Star Game provide an interesting opportunity for Messi to be involved with the league’s major moments this summer. Regardless of where he is playing, Messi brings a draw. Tickets to those games will only become more expensive.
Make sure to get tickets now before they are truly all snapped up.
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Tickets to Inter Miami games with Messi now available All games listed kick off at 7:30PM local time except where indicated:
Saturday, July 8
DC United vs Inter Miami — Find tickets
Saturday, July 15
St Louis vs Miami — Find tickets
Friday, July 21
Miami vs Cruz Azul (Leagues Cup) — Find tickets
Tuesday, July 25
Miami vs Atlanta (Leagues Cup), 8PM — Find tickets
July 26 through August 19
Additional Leagues Cup games, if Miami advances
– (opponents and locations TBD)
Wednesday, August 20
Miami vs Charlotte — Find tickets
Saturday, August 26
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Wrexham AFC are back in the Football League, and they've now revealed their kits for the 2023/24 season. The now world-known, newly-minted fourth division side has a new main shirt sponsor, too. Overall, the new home shirts keep with club tradition, but there are a few interesting details. Wrexham 2023/24 Kits The club is sticking […]
Wrexham AFC are back in the Football League, and they’ve now revealed their kits for the 2023/24 season.
The now world-known, newly-minted fourth division side has a new main shirt sponsor, too. Overall, the new home shirts keep with club tradition, but there are a few interesting details.
Wrexham 2023/24 Kits The club is sticking with Italian supplier Macron, who’ve delivered a pretty sharp outfit for the club’s triumphant return to the EFL.
The raglan style shirt has a bold red base, with white sleeve cuffs and collar. Red & green pinstriping accents the white trim. Sponsor logos are in white. The badge appears to be the woven, heat-pressed variety.
When Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over Wrexham, TikTok became the primary shirt sponsor shortly thereafter. The club have now secured a new deal with with United Airlines. Ryan and Rob briefly had social media in a tizzy with some “Wrexham United” posts before the deal was made public. It turned out it wasn’t a name change for the club, just a new sponsor.
The shirt features subtle embossed design elements throughout. The front feature five vertical stripes, each made from eight thinner stripes. Within each of the wide stripes is a repeating Y Ddraig Goch (the dragon from the Welsh flag). The same dragon appears on the back of the shirt at the nape of the neck, within a small red cutout, delineated with a thin white line at the bottom. Rounding out the embossed features is “WRECSAM,” the Welsh spelling of the town’s name, on the lower back.
The top will be paired with white shorts and white socks.
Reviewing the Wrexham 2023/24 Kits Sometimes clubs can go overboard with the embossed effect and/or repeating patterns. But it’s not so bad here. At least in the lighting in the official photos, the embossed designs are very subtle. So in essence we’ve got a basic red top.
The contrasting white collar and wide sleeve cuffs with the thin red and green trim are very nice. And the faux henley collar (sans buttons), gives the shirt a little something different.
To really nitpick things, the “United” logo itself is not very tall, so the placement on the chest looks a tad high.
But overall, a fine effort for the darlings of the lower league scene.
Grade: A-
The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is nearly upon us. And you can download our free Women's World Cup bracket to keep track of all the action. For the first time, the tournament features an expanded field of 32 teams. The women's competition now resemble the men's tournament format used from 1998-2022. Also a first […]
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is nearly upon us. And you can download our free Women’s World Cup bracket to keep track of all the action.
For the first time, the tournament features an expanded field of 32 teams. The women’s competition now resemble the men’s tournament format used from 1998-2022. Also a first for the women’s tournament, in 2023 there are two hosts. Island neighbors Australia and New Zealand split hosting duties. It is also the only men’s or women’s World Cup ever hosted by two confederations (New Zealand competes in Oceania, while Australia plays as part of Asia).
Ten stadiums in nine cities (five in Australia and four in New Zealand) play host to the tournament. Auckland gets the honor of the opening match, when New Zealand plays Norway on July 20. Sydney hosts the final one month later on August 20th at Stadium Australia. Sports fans may remember this venue as the main stadium of the 2000 Olympic Games.
Due to the location, there are some very early (or late, depending on how you look at it) kickoff times for viewers in the USA, so our bracket helps you know when to set your alarm.
Download the Women’s World Cup bracket.
The United States is looking to win their third consecutive title, and fifth overall. For the group stage, the USWNT is playing all three games in New Zealand. They’ll be heavily favored to advance and make the hop over to Australia for the knockout stages. But with an expanded field and some ever-improving competition, anything can happen.
For more information on the 2023 Women’s World Cup, check out our 2023 Women’s World Cup schedule page, which has all the games, times, and info on where to watch.
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World Cup Bracket: Map out the entire tournament, from the groups to the final
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China will be planning an official bid to host the 2031 Women's World Cup. The Chinese Football Association and Chinese sports, education and finance ministies put together the strategy. If selected, it would be the country's third time hosting the tournament. Previously, China hosted the 1991 and 2007 tournaments. The Asian country is attempting to […]
China will be planning an official bid to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup. The Chinese Football Association and Chinese sports, education and finance ministies put together the strategy.
If selected, it would be the country’s third time hosting the tournament. Previously, China hosted the 1991 and 2007 tournaments.
The Asian country is attempting to regrow the sport back to levels attained in the 1990s. China previously finished second in the Women’s World Cup in 1999 and the 1996 Summer Olympics. They even won gold medals during the Asian Games in 1990, 1994, and 1998. However, silverware has eluded the women’s Chinese team in recent years.
China looks to host 2031 Women’s World Cup Nevertheless, the country is working on broadening development once again. “Chinese women’s soccer has witnessed great growth over the past 10 years,” claimed China star Wang Shuang. “Now we are enjoying a lot more attention from society and we have more and more quality training bases across the nation, as well as quality facilities and training methods.”
“We have a much better system and youth training, as I’m seeing a growing number of girls starting to play soccer. When we didn’t have these scientific training facilities and methods, we were actually not clear what we could achieve after a tough training session.”
Currently, China ranks 15th in the FIFA Women’s World rankings heading into next summer’s Women’s World Cup in Australia/New Zealand. They have apparently set a goal to at least qualify for the quarterfinals of the upcoming tournament and the 2024 Olympic games. This goal would then turn to a push for a semifinal place in the 2031 World Cup and 2032 Olympics.
Hosts for the 2027 Women’s World Cup have not yet been announced. However, South Africa and a joint bid between Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands have already submitted proposals.
PHOTO: IMAGO / Sportimage
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World Cup Bracket: Map out the entire tournament, from the groups to the final
World Cup News: Latest news and info for Australia & New Zealand 2023
The 2022 men's World Cup is in the history books, and now just seven months away the biggest event for the women kicks off in Australia and New Zealand at the expanded 32-team 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Kickoff times for viewers in the United States were less-than-ideal for games coming from Qatar, and unfortunately […]
The 2022 men’s World Cup is in the history books, and now just seven months away the biggest event for the women kicks off in Australia and New Zealand at the expanded 32-team 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Kickoff times for viewers in the United States were less-than-ideal for games coming from Qatar, and unfortunately it will be a little worse this upcoming summer. So what times are the Women’s World Cup games played?
This will be the first women’s or men’s World Cup to be played in the Asia/Oceania region since the 2007 Women’s World Cup in China, and many kickoff times will be inconvenient for US viewers. But since the tournament is spread out over four time zones, stretching all the way from Perth, Australia in the western zone to New Zealand’s four host cities in the east, a few of the times actually work out alright:
| Local AU/NZ Kickoff Time | US Eastern Time | US Central Time | US Mountain Time | US Pacific Time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | | 12:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 6:30 PM | 5:30 PM | | 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM | | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM | | 5:30 PM | 1:30 AM | 12:30 AM | 11:30 PM | 10:30 PM | | 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM | | 7:30 PM | 3:30 AM | 2:30 AM | 1:30 AM | 12:30 AM | | 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM | | 8:30 PM | 4:30 AM | 3:30 AM | 2:30 AM | 1:30 AM |
Of specific importance to many fans in the US will be the USWNT’s schedule as they attempt to become the first team ever – men’s or women’s – to win three consecutive World Cups. For the group stage the USWNT is based in New Zealand for all three matches, and due to the massive time difference there is a fun quirk. For most of the US, the games will be happening the next day in New Zealand. That is to say, for example, the opener vs Vietnam will kickoff at 9:00 PM, July 21st on the east coast, but in New Zealand it will be 1:00 PM, July 22nd at kickoff.
| Match | US Eastern Time | US Central Time | US Mountain Time | US Pacific Time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | USA vs. Vietnam | 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM | | USA vs. Netherlands | 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM | | USA vs. Cameroon/Thailand/Portugal | 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
The first two USWNT games are right in primetime for much of the country, and even at 6PM on the west coast, that leaves enough time for most fans to head home or off to the pub to catch the games. But the finale against the Group A inter-confederation playoff winner will have everyone up in the middle of the night.
Only two knockout stage matches are scheduled for what would be reasonable times for US viewers (one Round of 16 and one Quarterfinal match at 8PM ET and 9PM ET respectively). The final on August 20th is set for a 8:00 PM local kickoff in Sydney at Stadium Australia (aka the 2000 Summer Olympic Stadium) which will work out to 6:00AM ET / 3:00AM PT.
So get those PJs and coffee ready for some very late night (or early morning, depending on how you look at it) World Cup action.
Guide to World Cup 2023
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of the biggest event in women's soccer!
Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
TV Coverage: How to watch the games on TV
Commentators: Find out more about the studio talent and announcers
World Cup Bracket: Map out the entire tournament, from the groups to the final
World Cup News: Latest news and info for Australia & New Zealand 2023
The FIFA Women's World Cup is now just six months away, and fans finally know the official match ball. Nicknamed "OCEAUNZ," it is the ninth successive ball produced by Adidas. However, it maintains some of the same technology from previous balls at the men's and Women's World Cups. For example, a CTR core allows for […]
The FIFA Women’s World Cup is now just six months away, and fans finally know the official match ball.
Nicknamed “OCEAUNZ,” it is the ninth successive ball produced by Adidas. However, it maintains some of the same technology from previous balls at the men’s and Women’s World Cups. For example, a CTR core allows for consistency, while the Speedshell improved aerodynamics. Then, the connected ball technology from a suspended sensor in the ball provides all the stats fans crave.
The ball arrived in Sydney today, the location of the final. However, rather than going to Syndney Stadium, the location of the Final, it wound up on Bondi Beach. It is, after all, still summer down under.
In terms of the aesthetics, the ball takes inspiration from the mountains of New Zealand and the waters of Australia. It featured designs by Aboriginal artist Chern’ee Sutton and Māori artist Fiona Collis.
All eyes on OCEAUNZ 🌊
Inspired by the nature of Australia and New Zealand, your official @FIFAWWC match ball.
Available now in stores and online at https://t.co/wIHO15UkRf#FIFAWWC 🇦🇺🇳🇿 pic.twitter.com/jyCkYdhud8
— adidas UK (@adidasUK) January 24, 2023
FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura wanted the ball to embrace the inclusivity that FIFA aims for.
“adidas has created an iconic Official Match Ball for the FIFA Women’s World Cup that reflects diversity, inclusivity and togetherness, fitting themes for the first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup to be co-hosted by two different countries from different confederations,” Samoura wrote. “This edition of the tournament will be extremely special and the rich cultures of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, as evoked on OCEAUNZ, are certain to take the experience of visiting fans and teams #BeyondGreatness.”
The name of the ball, OCEAUNZ, is part of that inclusivity. It represents Australia (AU) and New Zealand (NZ) coming together.
Women’s World Cup ball for Australia and New Zealand This is the first Women’s World Cup to take place in the southern hemisphere. It is also the first to include the same number of teams as the men’s competition, 32. Therefore, it is a time of change for women’s soccer and the Women’s World Cup.
The competition kicks off on July 20 when New Zealand battles 1995 Women’s World Cup champions Norway. Australia is in action against Ireland later that day. Coverage in the United States is available through FOX Sports.
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World Cup Bracket: Map out the entire tournament, from the groups to the final
World Cup News: Latest news and info for Australia & New Zealand 2023
Saudi Arabia is on the sponsorship board for the upcoming Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The country's tourism board, Visit Saudi, is a sponsor for the tournament, says David Ornstein of The Athletic. Note that this is not tied to FIFA's official sponsors. Those sponsors, such as Coca-Cola or Adidas are long-term […]
Saudi Arabia is on the sponsorship board for the upcoming Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The country’s tourism board, Visit Saudi, is a sponsor for the tournament, says David Ornstein of The Athletic.
Note that this is not tied to FIFA’s official sponsors. Those sponsors, such as Coca-Cola or Adidas are long-term sponsors.
Instead, FIFA is changing its commercial strategy for this tournament. FIFA is looking to capitalize on the growing interest in the women’s game by introducing official supporters of the tournament. Thirteen months ago, FIFA unveiled VISA as an official sponsor. Then, just this past month, Australia’s Commonwealth Bank became an official supporter.
Effectively, it is a way to get more eyes on sponsors, and more money for FIFA.
🚨 Visit Saudi to be unveiled as sponsor of 2023 Women’s World Cup. Brands other than FIFA’s long-term partners (Coca-Cola, adidas etc) offered chance to endorse event & Gulf nation’s tourist board will have its name to 1st 32-team #FIFAWWC@TheAthleticFC https://t.co/0Hz6KEuAhN
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) January 30, 2023
However, there are major concerns on the human rights record of Saudi Arabia, particularly in the women’s game.
Saudi Arabia sponsorship of Women’s World Cup raises questions Looking back to the men’s World Cup in 2022, Qatar was the main sponsor of FOX’s World Cup coverage, spending millions. In doing so, FOX Sports effectively ran an infomercial for Qatar during the World Cup, neglecting to report on any controversies or of the lack of freedoms in Qatar.
Meanwhile, fellow Middle East neighbor Saudi Arabia continues to align with the sponsorship and monetary side of FIFA, it grows increasingly more likely that the Middle Eastern country could host a major soccer event.
For example, Saudi Arabia, Greece and Egypt are in the running to host the 2030 World Cup. It would be just eight years after the controversy surrounding Qatar’s acquisition of the 2022 World Cup.
In terms of its human rights record, Amnesty International says it is “appalling.” Amnesty added that the attempts to sportswash the human rights record is both “breath-taking and yet entirely predictable.”
Saudi Arabia only started letting women attend soccer games in 2018. Then, two years later, it launched its first women’s professional soccer league. The nation procrastinated until just this month to host its first four-team competition to get an official women’s ranking from FIFA.
FOX coverage It should be interesting to see how FOX handles Visit Saudi as a sponsor for the 2023 World Cup. It proudly embraced Qatar and the commercials throughout the competition. In fact, it seemed every other commercial break had the “let the world play” advert.
Granted, Saudi Arabia is not the host of this tournament. However, its unveiling as an official sponsor could be foreboding for a number of reasons.
PHOTO: IMAGO / Kolvenbach
Guide to World Cup 2023
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of the biggest event in women's soccer!
Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
TV Coverage: How to watch the games on TV
Commentators: Find out more about the studio talent and announcers
World Cup Bracket: Map out the entire tournament, from the groups to the final
World Cup News: Latest news and info for Australia & New Zealand 2023
The upcoming 2023 Women's World Cup prize money is set to receive a major financial boost. ESPN is reporting that the tournament in Australia and New Zealand will feature a $150 million purse. This would be an increase of about 300% compared to the 2019 competition in France. It's clearly welcoming news that the Women's […]
The upcoming 2023 Women’s World Cup prize money is set to receive a major financial boost. ESPN is reporting that the tournament in Australia and New Zealand will feature a $150 million purse. This would be an increase of about 300% compared to the 2019 competition in France.
It’s clearly welcoming news that the Women’s World Cup is generating significantly more revenue. After all, the 2019 tournament had $30 million in prize money and the 2015 competition had about $15 million. However, the $150 million purse for the 2023 Women’s World Cup is still drastically behind the $440 million in prize money for the Men’s World Cup in Qatar.
FIFA boss says media rights deals to blame Newly reelected FIFA president Gianni Infantino stated on Thursday that some of this money needs to be allocated to the players. ESPN is claiming that $110 million will be for actual prize money, $31 million will go towards tournament preparation, and then $11 million is allocated to club benefits.
Infantino also put most of the blame on the disparity between the men’s and women’s tournaments on media rights. The FIFA boss suggested that the current prices for Women’s World Cup broadcasting deals are far too low. “Women deserve much, much more than that, and we are there to fight for them and with them,” claimed Infantino.
🗣️ "I have a daughter that if she is in an office and she's doing the same job as the person next to her then I'd want her to be paid equally"
Gareth Southgate reacts to the news that the women's World Cup prize money intends to match the men's by the 2027 tournament 💰 pic.twitter.com/v1FDM9EuTc
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) March 16, 2023
Women’s national teams fighting for equal money outside World Cup Women’s national team players from around the globe have rallied for equal pay compared to their male counterparts. The United States House of Representatives previously passed a bill to help bridge the gap in pay between the USWNT and USMNT. Canada’s national women’s team has also recently gone on strike about their lack of funding.
Infantino is targeting equal pay for men’s and women’s teams for the next round of World Cups. This would be put in place in 2026 and 2027 respectively. Nevertheless, it seems as a tough goal considering how large the pay gap currently is. The next men’s World Cup will also be expanded to 48 teams as well.
PHOTO: IMAGO / ZUMA Wire
Guide to World Cup 2023
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of the biggest event in women's soccer!
Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
TV Coverage: How to watch the games on TV
Commentators: Find out more about the studio talent and announcers
World Cup Bracket: Map out the entire tournament, from the groups to the final
World Cup News: Latest news and info for Australia & New Zealand 2023
Adidas have released a batch of 2023 Women's World Cup kits for nine of the ten sides they'll be outfitting at this summer's tournament. The secondary strips for Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Germany, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Spain and Sweden have been shown off, with the Philippines design on the way. Most of the designs feature […]
Adidas have released a batch of 2023 Women’s World Cup kits for nine of the ten sides they’ll be outfitting at this summer’s tournament.
The secondary strips for Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Germany, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Spain and Sweden have been shown off, with the Philippines design on the way.
Most of the designs feature a nature theme. It’s an interesting choice to carry through across different countries, and it’s produced some fun results.
Argentina 2023 Kits
Argentina’s new top represents the diverse landscapes across the country.
An abstract sort-of-hoop design in two shades of green is the basis, echoing rolling landscape views you might see throughout Argentina. The trim is done in a coral pink/orange color, making for a distinctive combo.
Bonus points for the mismatched sock striping. It’s a lock at least one player will have the red and green on different legs than their teammates.
Grade: B
Colombia 2023 Kits
The Colombia shirt almost looks tie-dyed, or like something from the planet Jupiter. But it’s actually based on the Caño Cristales river, also known as “The River of Five Colors.”
The swirling pattern is based upon the color changing phenomenon of light reflecting on the water of the river.
The bright yellow of the crest, Adidas logo and stripes really pops against the dark purple/pink base here. It’s a bold look and will certainly help Colombia stand out.
Grade: B+
Costa Rica 2023 Kits
Costa Rica have not strayed far from their standard look. Clearly not part of the nature theme, they’ve opted for relatively basic tops.
The primary is classic Ticas red, with simple blue and white trim.
The secondary is a quite nice white affair, with dark blue and gold trim and pinstripes.
Nothing groundbreaking with either design, and it’s unfortunate Adidas didn’t continue the theme and tap into some of the gorgeous natural beauty of the country for inspiration. Still, decent stuff here, particularly the secondary.
Grade: B+
Germany 2023 Kits
Germany historically has worn many green secondary kits over the years, and these are a great twist on it.
The design represents the deep forests of Germany, with multiple shades of green. Darker splotches evoke pine branches in what is a mostly abstract pattern.
Gold and black trim compliments the foliage very nicely, and overall it’s just a really sharp look and probably the best execution of the nature theme of the bunch.
Grade: A+
See more images of the German kit on the Kitbag online store.
Italy 2023 Kits
Italy’s tops were revealed earlier this year as part of a larger launch of their new branding and crest for 2023.
The secondary shirts feature a marble stone pattern, white with blue and gold veins running across the body. Blue trim tops off the design.
Of course Italy has no shortage of iconic marble structures, so it’s a perfect fit. But one can’t help but think having the marble veins in a softer blue or perhaps grey might have worked better.
Grade: B
See more images of the Italy kit on the Kitbag online store.
Jamaica 2023 Kits
Jamaica also had their shirts revealed as part of a separate launch, and they, like Costa Rica, eschewed the nature theming.
The top is plain black, with dark red, green and gold striping on the sleeve cuffs and collar. Gold trim finishes off the look on the crest and Adidas markings.
It’s very simple, but a really classic looking shirt. The Reggae Girlz will be looking incredibly sharp in this outfit.
Grade: A
See more images of the Jamaica kit on the Kitbag online store.
Japan 2023 Kits
Japan’s design is inspired by pink sunrises over Mount Fuji. One also can’t help but think of Japan’s iconic cherry blossoms when seeing this design as well.
The soft, cloud-like design creates a two-tone look, with a lavender color on the top and pink towards the bottom. You could almost believe this is a photograph of an early morning sky simply printed onto the shirt. Pink collar piping and Adidas stripes are the perfect contrast to the lavender shoulder area.
An excellent color palette for the secondary, and a solid effort.
Grade: B+
See more images of the Japan kit on the Kitbag online store.
Spain 2023 Kits
Spain have gone with something you might not expect. When you think of Spain, coral reefs likely aren’t the first thing that come to mind. But sure enough, tropical marine life is abundant on Spain’s beautiful coastlines. And it’s perfect for a tournament being held in Australia and New Zealand, which are famous for their reefs.
The light blue base is complimented with purple and magenta coral designs on the sleeves, sides and lower front. Bright magenta trim on the sleeves and collar, with darker blue striping, Adidas marks and crest, set off the design.
A nice curveball from one of the game’s more traditional nations, and it’s a winner.
Grade: A
Sweden 2023 Kits
Sweden check both the traditional national colors and nature theme boxes with their new top.
The blue top has a pattern that looks like icebergs viewed from above. Of course, Sweden has many glaciers and other frozen locales, and it fits right in with the blue color of the shirt.
The shades of blue chosen look great with the yellow trim on the sleeves, collar, Adidas marks and crest.
Definitely one of the coolest designs of the bunch. Coolest. Because of the ice. Get it? Cool.
Grade: B
Adidas certainly have produced some interesting shirts for the upcoming World Cup. We like ’em all, but what do you think?
Guide to World Cup 2023
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of the biggest event in women's soccer!
Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
TV Coverage: How to watch the games on TV
Commentators: Find out more about the studio talent and announcers
World Cup Bracket: Map out the entire tournament, from the groups to the final
World Cup News: Latest news and info for Australia & New Zealand 2023
Carli Lloyd, an icon of the USWNT, is joining FOX as an analyst for the Women's World Cup in the summer of 2023. The tournament kicks off in July down under in Australia and New Zealand. However, Lloyd is a major get for FOX, as it prepares to broadcast the third World Cup on its […]
Carli Lloyd, an icon of the USWNT, is joining FOX as an analyst for the Women’s World Cup in the summer of 2023. The tournament kicks off in July down under in Australia and New Zealand. However, Lloyd is a major get for FOX, as it prepares to broadcast the third World Cup on its channels. In the previous two, Lloyd played in, and won, the Women’s World Cup.
Studio coverage is nothing new for Lloyd, even though she only retired as a player after the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, where the USWNT won a bronze medal. She made her studio debut with FOX not long after that in April 2022. Then, for the men’s World Cup in Qatar, FOX brought on Lloyd as a featured studio analyst.
Few potential analysts for FOX have the same resume Carli Lloyd brings. In addition to winning a pair of World Cups, Lloyd was the FIFA Women’s Player of the Year on two occasions. She did that in back-to-back years in 2015 and 2016. Moreover, she likely pulls in USWNT fans of years prior, as she can call back to her successful career as a player.
Another legend joins the crew 😤🐐@CarliLloyd will join FOX Sports for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup 👏🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/MheDWilOzc
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) April 11, 2023
For FOX, the excitement of Lloyd joining is a chance to build on record-breaking audiences in both the women’s World Cup and men’s competition from a handful of months ago. In 2019, over 14 million people watched the Women’s World Cup Final on FOX. More recently, on the men’s side, FOX reported viewership of the World Cup FInal just shy of 17 million.
FOX brings on Carli Lloyd for Women’s World Cup David Neal, the executive producer of the FIFA World Cup on FOX, embodies the excitement for FOX upon the arrival of the USWNT star.
“There is only one Carli Lloyd, and we’re thrilled she’ll be joining FOX Sports in the Land Down Under for the biggest Women’s World Cup to date,” said Neal. “Carli’s experience just a short time ago as a teammate and competitor on the world’s biggest stage promises to shine across our dedicated coverage of the tournament.”
Meanwhile, Lloyd said she looks forward to using her expertise and bringing that to the fans watching on TV.
“This will be my first World Cup since the amazing run we had in France in 2019,” Lloyd said. “I’m really looking forward to channeling those memories and sharing my insights when the tournament kicks off in July.”
The full catalog of FOX analysts and commentators is coming at a date closer to the tournament.
The tournament kicks off on July 20. The first game for the USWNT is July 21 against Vietnam. The Women’s World Cup TV schedule has the full listings for all 32 teams in the group stage.
PHOTO: IMAGO / Icon Sportswire
Guide to World Cup 2023
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of the biggest event in women's soccer!
Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
TV Coverage: How to watch the games on TV
Commentators: Find out more about the studio talent and announcers
World Cup Bracket: Map out the entire tournament, from the groups to the final
World Cup News: Latest news and info for Australia & New Zealand 2023
The 2023 Women's World Cup could be the biggest edition of the tournament in history, with an increasing number of tickets sold. Even though the tournament kicks off in over three months, the tickets sold for the game are rapidly approaching record figures. Right now, the ticket count for the tournament is at 650,000, according […]
The 2023 Women’s World Cup could be the biggest edition of the tournament in history, with an increasing number of tickets sold. Even though the tournament kicks off in over three months, the tickets sold for the game are rapidly approaching record figures.
Right now, the ticket count for the tournament is at 650,000, according to Sky Sports. However, this does not include the last phase of ticket sales, which only just started. The previous two phases had differing time scales. Phase one was only around a week both for presale and general sales. Phase two ran from November through March for the general sale. Now, patrons to the tournament can begin purchasing tickets to the Women’s World Cup through the end of the tournament.
Demand for tickets to the 2023 Women’s World Cup is unprecedented. For example, the opening match of the tournament moved to a bigger venue. Originally, Sydney Football Stadium with a capacity of 45,500 had hosting honors. Now, Stadium Australia’s 83,500-seat stadium is hosting the opener between Australia and Ireland.
The #FIFAWWC kicks off in just 100 days!
Tickets are on sale today at 12pm (AEST)/ 2pm (NZST)/ 4am (CEST) ⏰🎟️
— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) April 10, 2023
Growing tickets at the Women’s World Cup At France 2019, the total tournament attendance was 1,131,762. However, there are some key differences between that competition and this one. For one, interest in women’s soccer continues to climb across the world. The 2019 Women’s World Cup brought in 1.12 billion viewers across the span of the competition. This more than doubled the number of viewers of the 2015 edition. In the United States, almost 16 million people watched the Women’s World Cup Final alone.
Also, the 2023 Women’s World Cup is special in the sense that there is a record number of teams. That 2019 edition only had 24 teams. This year’s tournament bumps that up to 32. Consequently, eight teams are making their Women’s World Cup debuts.
Surely, the rise in ticket requests is due in part to these new teams making their debut at the tournament. After all, the Philippines and Vietnam are making their Women’s World Cup debuts, and they are not far from the host countries of Australia and New Zealand. Therefore, those countries may be in on the market for tickets.
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Guide to World Cup 2023
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of the biggest event in women's soccer!
Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
TV Coverage: How to watch the games on TV
Commentators: Find out more about the studio talent and announcers
World Cup Bracket: Map out the entire tournament, from the groups to the final
World Cup News: Latest news and info for Australia & New Zealand 2023
FOX revealed its full schedule plans for the 2023 Women's World Cup down under in Australia and New Zealand. While the actual talent for the coverage is still largely under wraps, American soccer fans at least know how to watch the tournament. In fact, there is a record number of games on FOX, even if […]
FOX revealed its full schedule plans for the 2023 Women’s World Cup down under in Australia and New Zealand. While the actual talent for the coverage is still largely under wraps, American soccer fans at least know how to watch the tournament. In fact, there is a record number of games on FOX, even if most of the kickoff times are early on for US-based audiences.
The 64 games of the 2023 Women’s World Cup stretch from July 20 to Aug. 20. In the United States, each of those games is available on TV. There are 35 games on FS1 and a massive 29 on FOX. That near-30 games on FOX is the most Women’s World Cup games ever on a US English-language broadcast network. Five of those 29 air in primetime in the United States. Then, there are dozens more on weekends.
For those that are away from their TVs during the Women’s World Cup schedule, each contest is streaming via the FOX Sports app. However, this does require a TV subscription, and they are not free to stream.
USWNT gets bonus coverage In addition to the live broadcasts of games, FOX unveiled its buffer coverage of the Women’s World Cup. Women’s World Cup Live anchors FOX’s coverage of the tournament, with 190 hours of live programming previewing and bridging between games. Then, Women’s World Cup Tonight is the postgame show for every game throughout the tournament.
Social media content is also available, as FOX’s award-winning World Cup Now on Twitter is back. The 132 shows produced 60 hours of content at the 2022 men’s World Cup, and that garnered 88.4 million views on Twitter alone.
The United States has even more coverage of its games at the Women’s World Cup. FOX is denoting a two-hour pregame show to each of the USWNT’s three group stage matches.
FOX crew still to be decided The names of the talent and broadcasters are still up in the air. FOX said it plans to announce its “elite roster of prominent soccer analysts, hosts, tournament legends and more personalities” in the coming months.
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FOX Women’s World Cup schedule All of the following times are US Eastern Time.
Thursday, July 20 3 a.m. — New Zealand vs. Norway. — FOX.
6 a.m. — Australia vs. Republic of Ireland. — FOX.
10:30 p.m. — Nigeria vs. Canada. — FOX.
Friday, July 21 1 a.m. — Philippines vs. Switzerland. — FS1.
3:30 a.m. — Spain vs. Costa Rica. — FS1.
9 p.m. — USA vs. Vietnam. FOX.
Saturday, July 22 3 a.m. — Zambia vs. Japan. — FS1.
5:30 a.m. — England vs. Haiti. — FOX.
8 a.m. — Denmark vs. China PR. — FOX.
Sunday, July 23 1 a.m. — Sweden vs. South Africa. — FS1.
3:30 a.m. — Netherlands vs. Portugal. — FS1.
6 a.m. — France vs. Jamaica. — FOX.
Monday, July 24 2 a.m. — Italy vs. Argentina. — FS1.
4:30 a.m. — Germany vs. Morocco. — FS1.
7 a.m. — Brazil vs. Panama. — FS1.
10 p.m. — Colombia vs. Korea Republic. — FS1.
Tuesday, July 25 1:30 a.m. — New Zealand vs. Philippines. — FS1.
4 a.m. — Switzerland vs. Norway. — FS1.
Wednesday, July 26 1 a.m. — Japan vs. Costa Rica. — FS1.
3:30 a.m. — Spain vs. Zambia. — FS1.
8 a.m. — Canada vs. Republic of Ireland. — FS1.
9 p.m. — USA vs. Netherlands. — FOX.
Thursday, July 27 3:30 a.m. — Portugal vs. Vietnam. — FS1.
6 a.m. — Australia vs. Nigeria. — FS1.
8 p.m. — Argentina vs. South Africa. — FS1.
Friday, July 28 4:30 a.m. — England vs. Denmark. — FS1.
7 a.m. — China PR vs. Haiti. — FS1.
Saturday, July 29 3:30 a.m. — Sweden vs. Italy. — FS1.
6 a.m. — France vs. Brazil. — FOX.
8:30 a.m. — Panama vs. Jamaica. — FOX.
Sunday, July 30 12:30 a.m. — Korea Republic vs. Morocco. — FOX.
3 a.m. — Switzerland vs. New Zealand. — FOX.
3 a.m. — Norway vs. Philippines. — FS1.
5:30 a.m. — Germany vs. Colombia. — FS1.
Monday, July 31 3 a.m. — Japan vs. Spain. — FOX.
3 a.m. — Costa Rica vs. Zambia. — FS1.
6 a.m. — Canada vs. Australia. — FOX.
6 a.m. — Republic of Ireland vs. Nigeria. — FS1.
Tuesday, August 1 3 a.m. — Portugal vs. USA. — FOX.
3 a.m. — Vietnam vs. Netherlands. — FS1.
6 a.m. — China PR vs. England. — FOX.
6 a.m. — Haiti vs. Denmark. — FS1.
Wednesday, August 2 3 a.m. — Argentina vs. Sweden. — FOX.
3 a.m. — South Africa vs. Italy. — FS1.
6 a.m. — Panama vs. France. — FOX.
6 a.m. — Jamaica vs. Brazil. — FS1.
Thursday, August 3 6 a.m. — Korea Republic vs. Germany. — FOX.
6 a.m. — Morocco vs. Colombia. — FS1.
Saturday, August 5 1 a.m. — 1A vs. 2C. — FS1
4 a.m. — 1C vs. 2A. — FS1.
10 p.m. — 1E vs. 2G. — FOX.
Sunday, August 6 5 a.m. — 1G vs. 2E. — FOX.
Monday, August 7 3:30 a.m. — 1D vs. 2B. — FS1.
6:30 a.m. — 1B vs. 2D. — FS1.
Tuesday, August 8 4 a.m. — 1H vs. 2F. — FS1.
7 a.m. — 1F vs. 2H. — FS1.
Thursday, August 10 9 p.m. — Quarterfinal 1. — FOX.
Friday, August 11 3:30 a.m. — Quarterfinal 2. — FOX.
Saturday, August 12 3 a.m. — Quarterfinal 3. — FOX.
6:30 a.m. — Quarterfinal 4. — FOX.
Tuesday, August 15 4 a.m. — Semifinal 1. — FOX.
Wednesday, August 16 6 a.m. — Semifinal 2. — FOX.
Saturday, August 19 4 a.m. — Third-place match. — FOX.
Sunday, August 20 6 a.m. — Final. — FOX.
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Guide to World Cup 2023
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of the biggest event in women's soccer!
Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
TV Coverage: How to watch the games on TV
Commentators: Find out more about the studio talent and announcers
World Cup Bracket: Map out the entire tournament, from the groups to the final
World Cup News: Latest news and info for Australia & New Zealand 2023
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has threatened to ban the upcoming Women's World Cup from certain countries in Europe. Speaking at the World Trade Organization headquarters, Infantino criticized European broadcasting companies over their bids for the tournament. According to the soccer administrator, networks in France, Italy, Germany, Spain and the UK have undervalued the tournament's broadcasting […]
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has threatened to ban the upcoming Women’s World Cup from certain countries in Europe. Speaking at the World Trade Organization headquarters, Infantino criticized European broadcasting companies over their bids for the tournament. According to the soccer administrator, networks in France, Italy, Germany, Spain and the UK have undervalued the tournament’s broadcasting worth.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino threatens to not broadcast the Women's World Cup in 5 European countries, including the UK, unless TV companies improve their rights offers.https://t.co/I6Jr70fyIv pic.twitter.com/jbcVLBYy3M
— Dan Roan (@danroan) May 2, 2023
Infantino calls Europe bids for Women’s World Cup ‘slap in the face’ “The offers from broadcasters, mainly in the ‘Big 5’ European countries, are still very disappointing and simply not acceptable based on four criteria,” stated Infantino. “Firstly, 100% of any rights fees paid would go straight into women’s football, in our move to promote actions towards equal conditions and pay. Secondly, public broadcasters in particular have a duty to promote and invest in women’s sport.”
“Thirdly, the viewing figures of the FIFA Women’s World Cup are 50-60% of the men’s FIFA World Cup (which in turn are the highest of any event), yet the broadcasters’ offers in the ‘Big 5’ European countries for the FIFA Women’s World Cup are 20 to 100 times lower than for the men’s FIFA World Cup. Finally, and concretely, whereas broadcasters pay $100-$200 million for the men’s FIFA World Cup, they offer only $1-$10 million for the FIFA Women’s World Cup.”
Previous broadcasting rights bundled together along with the men’s World Cup. Nevertheless, the world’s governing body of the sport recently separated the two bidding processes.
FIFA has claimed that the upcoming Women’s World Cup will feature a $152 million prize purse. This is three times the amount compared to the previous tournament. The 2019 version of the competition was also the most-watched Women’s World Cup in history with 1.12 billion viewers worldwide.
FOX will broadcast tournament in the States The 2023 Women’s World Cup starts on July 20. Australia and New Zealand will co-host the competition. While broadcasting rights in Europe are up in the air, soccer fans Stateside already know where to find the tournament.
FOX Sports is set to handle coverage of the Women’s World Cup in the United States. The American network recently released broadcast scheduling of the competition. Twenty-nine of the 64 total matches air on FOX. The remaining 35 games will feature on FS1.
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Guide to World Cup 2023
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of the biggest event in women's soccer!
Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
TV Coverage: How to watch the games on TV
Commentators: Find out more about the studio talent and announcers
World Cup Bracket: Map out the entire tournament, from the groups to the final
World Cup News: Latest news and info for Australia & New Zealand 2023
Rainbow captain armbands will likely be seen at the upcoming 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. This comes after the debacle at the men's World Cup in Qatar late last year. Several European teams organized to wear special armbands at the men's tournament to highlight an anti-discrimination campaign. However, FIFA put the […]
Rainbow captain armbands will likely be seen at the upcoming 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
This comes after the debacle at the men’s World Cup in Qatar late last year. Several European teams organized to wear special armbands at the men’s tournament to highlight an anti-discrimination campaign.
However, FIFA put the kibosh on the move at the last minute.
Nevertheless, Australian Football chief executive James Johnson has confirmed that positive discussions with FIFA are being held on the issue. “We’ve had very good dialogue with FIFA and it’s meaningful,” Johnson said in an interview with the Observer.
“They are not paying lip service to this. We’re in the middle of that process and we’re pretty confident and optimistic that we’ll end up in a good place: a place where players have the ability to express themselves in certain areas, which keeps the players happy, it keeps the host nation happy and also FIFA happy as well.
So I do think there’ll be a resolution ahead of the Women’s World Cup.”
Armbands could specific to each team Johnson also revealed that these discussions with FIFA include team captains wearing specific armbands to highlight certain causes.
“So if we’re talking about Australian players, it’s obviously LGBTQ+ and Indigenous rights, First Nation rights, but that doesn’t necessarily reflect the players all around the world,” the exec continued. “But I think the players will be able to wear armbands around certain issues that they wish to express themselves on.”
“We’re talking to our players about what issues they might want to express themselves on during the Women’s World Cup.
Australia and New Zealand are countries where inclusion is really part of our DNA. And we want to ensure that, in a competition held in our countries, that value is reflective of what the tournament stands for.”
It remains to be seen if ‘OneLove’ will appear on armbands The news outlet asked the Australian soccer chief if he expects the rainbow armbands to be worn at the tournament. “I think there will be, yes,” replied Johnson. He, however, could not confirm if the OneLove slogan will be included in the armbands in Australia/New Zealand.
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Guide to World Cup 2023
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of the biggest event in women's soccer!
Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
TV Coverage: How to watch the games on TV
Commentators: Find out more about the studio talent and announcers
World Cup Bracket: Map out the entire tournament, from the groups to the final
World Cup News: Latest news and info for Australia & New Zealand 2023
The Women's World Cup is right around the corner. As of May 31, the 50-day countdown to the tournament in Australia and New Zealand is underway. The record number of 32 teams secured their spots in the group stage, and teams are beginning to narrow down their squads for the competition. Tickets are selling at […]
The Women’s World Cup is right around the corner. As of May 31, the 50-day countdown to the tournament in Australia and New Zealand is underway. The record number of 32 teams secured their spots in the group stage, and teams are beginning to narrow down their squads for the competition. Tickets are selling at a record pace, and that could lead to over 1.5 million tickets sold.
Also, in the United States, FOX is beginning to nail down its coverage. As of now, that includes the likes of Carli Lloyd. She returns as an analyst to serve the same responsibilities for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
However, the consistent issues regarding broadcasts of the Women’s World Cup, particularly in Europe, continue to plague the anticipation of the tournament. England, Germany, Spain and France are all among the favorites to win the tournament. Moreover, the Netherlands was the runner-up in 2019, and Italy is making an appearance for the second-straight year, which is far better than the men can say.
Even though FIFA continues to promote the event across the globe, anticipation is stalling in Europe. Much of that stems from broadcast rights. For example, The Telegraph is reporting FIFA’s frustration with Italy offering broadcast rights at 1% of the cost of the men’s rights. In Germany, the proposed deal is less than 3% of what the men’s World Cup cost in the country.
Germany’s instance is particularly interesting. FIFA noted that the Women’s Euro Final last summer was the most-watched sporting event in Germany in 2022. That game featured England and Germany battling at Wembley. That audience peaked at 21.8 million viewers in Germany. That is more than any match in the 2022 men’s World Cup for German audiences.
"This wouldn't happen in the men's game. Six weeks to go to the Women's World Cup. Surely this can be sorted."@IanWright0, @FloydTweet and @MayowaQuadri_ on the latest episode, including WWC TV deal, Man Utd v Chelsea, remembering Tina Turner and more.https://t.co/LKsKdQcQco pic.twitter.com/DeuyKSRhhd
— Wrighty's House (@WrightysHouse) May 26, 2023
Infantino calls lack of Women’s World Cup deals a ‘slap’ FIFA President Gianni Infantino lamented these lowball offers from broadcasters. He called them a ‘slap in the face’ to both the athletes at the Women’s World Cup and women’s soccer. As a counter, he threatened to blackout broadcasts of the tournament in the traditional ‘big five’ countries in Europe.
There is still time for these broadcast deals to smooth over. Sport officials in England, France, Spain, Italy and Germany believe coverage of the tournament is pivotal. It can continue the already impressive growth of the women’s game in Europe.
“We are convinced that the media coverage of the Women’s World Cup will be decisive in improving the global visibility of women’s sports in our European countries,” the countries wrote in a joint statement. “Media exposure to women’s sports has indeed a highly significant impact on the development of women’s and young girls’ sports practices.”
Regardless, with 50 days left until the tournament, time continues to wane on the potential broadcasting success of the Women’s World Cup in Europe.
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Guide to World Cup 2023
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of the biggest event in women's soccer!
Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
TV Coverage: How to watch the games on TV
Commentators: Find out more about the studio talent and announcers
World Cup Bracket: Map out the entire tournament, from the groups to the final
World Cup News: Latest news and info for Australia & New Zealand 2023
This summer’s edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup is the last in the current US TV rights deal. FOX Sports picked up the rights to the 2015 tournament, airing both that and 2019. There is growing speculation that the 2027 tournament will be in North America. That tournament will not be in a bundle […]
This summer’s edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup is the last in the current US TV rights deal. FOX Sports picked up the rights to the 2015 tournament, airing both that and 2019. There is growing speculation that the 2027 tournament will be in North America. That tournament will not be in a bundle with the men’s World Cup. Therefore, this presents a lucrative opportunity for American broadcasters.
With this in mind, FOX will undoubtedly face serious competition for the 2027 rights to the Women’s World Cup. Still, it remains in the pole position to retain this competition.
FOX Sports aired both the 2015 and 2019 editions of the competition. Fortunately for FOX, the USWNT won both. From our vantage point, though, FOX did a terrific job presenting the 2015 tournament in Canada. That standard of coverage slipped for the 2019 Women’s World Cup.
The broadcaster has its fair share of critics in the US Soccer landscape. It continues to shell out millions on rights fees for sports. However, there is a growing sense that FOX faces a difficult road in the international soccer landscape. Its current deals expire with the 2026 World Cup, joint-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.
It can be strongly argued FOX has done better with Women’s World Cup coverage than that of men’s edition. Nonetheless, many fans in the United States want to see FOX lose the rights. Despite these complaints, FOX expanded its portfolio of international soccer competition rights recently. Long-term incumbent ESPN lost out on the UEFA international competitions.
Who could take the competition away from FOX? The options seem plentiful. In reality, FOX remains a favorite. But let’s look at each of the potential new destinations for the Women’s World Cup.
Contenders for the 2027 Women’s World Cup rights ESPN An assumption exists among many soccer fans that ESPN would be the favorite to regain the rights to the 2027 Women’s World Cup. The broadcaster televised FIFA tournaments from 1991 through 2014. Therefore, it can get back into the fray for both the men’s and women’s competitions. That is simply not the case at the moment. ESPN’s parent company, Disney, has been struggling financially. ESPN lost out on rights to several sports properties recently. Notably, that includes the Big Ten Conference. Also, ESPN reportedly will not bid for Pac-12 rights. Andrew Marchand of the New York Post wrote about the significance of that.
“ESPN passed on the Big Ten, Sunday Ticket, Premier League, Champions League, and MLS, so the idea that it will be completely out on the Pac-12 is not in the least bit surprising,” Marchand said. “Things can always change, and maybe the Pac-12 can figure out a creative way to get ESPN involved, but right now, that seems very unlikely.”
In soccer, ESPN spent a great deal to gain LaLiga rights for the period from 2021 to 2029. Everything else, though, has been a struggle. In addition, I would not be surprised in the least if the Bundesliga chooses to move on from ESPN. That rights deal expires in June 2025.
Given this current landscape it seems unlikely ESPN would have the resources to both acquire the rights and to properly broadcast the competition.
NBC Sports NBC Sports has excelled in its broadcasts of the Premier League. It whiffed, though, on retaining rights to England’s top women’s soccer league, the Women’s Super League. Consequently, NBC showed little interest in broadcasting other soccer competitions.
However, this week’s 7v7 “The Soccer Tournament” has been broadcast exclusively in English on NBC platforms. At the least, that shows NBC’s commitment to filling summer holes with programming.
Assuming NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming service continues to grow, the Women’s World Cup could provide a nice platform to mix streaming and broadcast in the Summer of 2027. Also, NBCUniversal definitely wants to keep its Spanish-language rights. NBCUniversal’s Telemundo and Universo will broadcast its third successive Women’s World Cup in Spanish this summer.
Creating the obvious synergies between English- and Spanish-language coverage in the US would be one very attractive card for NBC Sports to play in negotiations with FIFA.
CBS Sports Paramount Global’s CBS Sports division has been aggressively pursuing soccer properties in the US market. Truthfully, it is forgoing other sports properties in the process. CBS Sports has its mainstays. For example, it broadcasts the NFL, NCAA Basketball and PGA Tour. Most recently, it acquired a piece of the Big Ten football rights. Otherwise, it’s all-in on soccer at CBS Sports.
In the women’s space, CBS is the established market leader. Currently, it shows the NWSL, WSL, select Women’s UEFA competitions and an assortment of other women’s matches from Europe. The Women’s World Cup would be a logical extension of CBS’ recent dominance of women’s soccer properties.
CBS has four platforms it can use to show matches. The CBS OTA channel primarily broadcasts select UEFA Champions League matches and the occasional NWSL fixture. Second, CBS Sports Network shows a potpourri of soccer. Then, the new CBS Sports Golazo channel broadcasts spillover live matches in various competitions for free. Finally, Paramount+ is the well-known streaming service.
Word in the industry is that Paramount+ is very dependent on shows such as 1883 and Yellowstone to drive subscriptions. Sports content beyond soccer is effectively limited to competitions also airing on CBS’s linear channels. CBS doesn’t have an inventory of matches or tournaments from US sports leagues or college conferences to dump on its streaming platform that competitors have. This property could be especially lucrative.
Having made a big move into soccer in the last four years, CBS seems poised to make even more moves. it probably presents FOX’s biggest competition to keep English-language rights.
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WarnerDiscovery WarnerDiscovery’s Max streaming service and cable channels TNT and TBS already broadcast the USWNT. Therefore, it would be a decent landing spot for the competition. However, it seems unlikely at this moment. The Warner-Discovery yielded a clear coverage roadmap that would please FIFA. Additionally, would WarnerDiscovery have the desire to launch a lucrative bid for a one-off competition? Maybe, but it appears they’re probably not a serious contender at this moment.
Apple Apple’s big gambit on MLS shows a long-term commitment to soccer. Also, the tech is willing to splash cash to blow traditional broadcasters out of the water in terms of rights fees. Ultimately, launching a bid might depend on the success of MLS Season Pass. Can it drive subscribers to Apple TV+ and prove lucrative in stimulating more sales of Apple hardware?
Additionally, Apple might want to bid for the rights in more than just the United States market. That could prove either lucrative or a hindrance for FIFA, depending on how much money they can generate from potential bidders around the world, particularly in western Europe.
Amazon Amazon Prime has to be considered a leading contender for any special event US-based sports rights going forward. It has the bandwidth and cash to make this happen. The broadcaster’s experience in the Premier League where they handle special event days with simultaneous kickoffs in the UK market has been met with rave reviews, as has its coverage of US sports in the US market.
My assumption is Amazon would want both the English- and Spanish-language rights to the 2027 Women’s World Cup. It would almost certainly take one or the other if that’s all it could acquire.
DAZN I keep mentioning DAZN as a potential contender for rights. If anything, that seems for posterity’s sake. But, DAZN is still a player in some major international markets. Moreover, it does air the UEFA Women’s Champions League globally. Chances are, they will not be a serious actor in bidding.
In conclusion, I believe FOX has a decent chance of retaining the rights, with CBS and potentially Apple and Amazon the biggest competition as it appears at the moment. Things, however, change on a dime in the media and streaming industries so watch this space in the coming months. A great deal can and likely will change.
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Guide to World Cup 2023
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of the biggest event in women's soccer!
Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
TV Coverage: How to watch the games on TV
Commentators: Find out more about the studio talent and announcers
World Cup Bracket: Map out the entire tournament, from the groups to the final
World Cup News: Latest news and info for Australia & New Zealand 2023
FOX Sports have revealed the 2023 Women's World Cup commentators for their broadcast coverage coming up in July. Plenty of names familiar to American soccer fans fill out the FOX broadcast team. With FOX's Women's World Cup rights expiring after this tournament, 2023 could be the network's last hurrah with the biggest women's soccer event. […]
FOX Sports have revealed the 2023 Women’s World Cup commentators for their broadcast coverage coming up in July.
Plenty of names familiar to American soccer fans fill out the FOX broadcast team. With FOX’s Women’s World Cup rights expiring after this tournament, 2023 could be the network’s last hurrah with the biggest women’s soccer event. And here’s the full roster of personalities who will be bringing you the action:
Studio Analysts
The studio team for FOX is headlined by former USWNT captain and 2-time World Cup winner Carli Lloyd, US Soccer Hall of Famer Alexi Lalas, 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist and 2015 World Cup champion Heather O-Reilly, and former USMNT member Stu Holden. In addition, Current Portland Thorns GM (and 5-time World Cup vet with Canada) Karina LeBlanc, 2X World Cup winner Ariane Hingst, and former Australia captain Kate Gill round out the studio crew.
PLAY-BY-PLAY
American soccer TV mainstay JP Dellacamera heads up the play-by-play team. JP will be joined in the booth by veteran broadcasters Jacqui Oatley, John Strong, Jenn Hildreth, and Kate Scott.
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MATCH ANALYSTS
Complementing the play-by-play voices will be former USWNT members Aly Wagner, Lori Lindsey, and Danielle Slaton. Kyndra de St. Aubin and Warren Barton complete the match analyst lineup.
HOSTS, CORRESPONDENTS, & RULES SPECIALISTS
Rob Stone is back as the main studio host for FOX’s coverage. Jenny Taft all be embedded with the US, following the two-time defending champions as the “USWNT Insider”. Also, Emmy Award-winning Tom Rinaldi will be covering his first Women’s World Cup as a feature correspondent. Chris Fallica joins as the wagering expert, and Dr. Joe Machnik and Mark Clattenburg will serve as the rules analysts (for those inevitable controversial calls).
And there you have it – your Women’s World Cup commentators for 2023.
Guide to World Cup 2023
Here are some resources to help you get the most out of the biggest event in women's soccer!
Schedule: All the info on where and when to watch every game
TV Coverage: How to watch the games on TV
Commentators: Find out more about the studio talent and announcers
World Cup Bracket: Map out the entire tournament, from the groups to the final
World Cup News: Latest news and info for Australia & New Zealand 2023
Soccer fans wanting to buy single-game tickets to see Messi play at Inter Miami games in South Florida are in luck. Despite the fact that Inter Miami has temporarily stopped selling tickets for games, Inter Miami tickets are still available. Officially, the club hasn't revealed why they've stopped selling tickets. It's quite possible they may […]
Soccer fans wanting to buy single-game tickets to see Messi play at Inter Miami games in South Florida are in luck. Despite the fact that Inter Miami has temporarily stopped selling tickets for games, Inter Miami tickets are still available.
Officially, the club hasn’t revealed why they’ve stopped selling tickets. It’s quite possible they may decide to raise prices or offer a ticket package where tickets to single games are not available. Nevertheless, if you want to see Messi play at Inter Miami’s DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, here’s how you can buy tickets now without having to wait. And without having to worry about ticket prices increasing even more than they have done so already.
Tickets to Inter Miami games with Messi now available Messi is expected to be registered as a player for Inter Miami on July 5, so it’s unlikely that he’ll be ready to play in Inter Miami’s game on July 8. Instead, it’s very likely he’ll make his home debut in the Leagues Cup against Cruz Azul on July 21. Tickets available via general sale sold out within minutes. But you can still buy tickets through the resale market (see below for more details).
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Let’s face it. MLS desperately needs Lionel Messi. At 36 years old later this month, this may be the last best chance for league officials to sign the Argentine superstar to a contract. If the World Cup winner goes to Saudi Arabia or returns to Barcelona, it may be too late for Messi to then […]
Let’s face it. MLS desperately needs Lionel Messi. At 36 years old later this month, this may be the last best chance for league officials to sign the Argentine superstar to a contract. If the World Cup winner goes to Saudi Arabia or returns to Barcelona, it may be too late for Messi to then end his career afterwards in the United States. It feels like a now or never situation.
MLS needs Messi more than Messi needs to play in MLS. The league knows that this would be a transformative signing. Messi joining MLS club Inter Miami would be rocket fuel for the league’s popularity in the United States, as well as being the key to making MLS Season Pass from Apple TV a success. And a global success at that. MLS’s streaming subscription service is tailor made to showcase a player such as Messi, giving fans the ability to subscribe and watch games from around the world through Apple TV.
What MLS Season Pass doesn’t have right now is a compelling reason for fans to subscribe. With a lack of major stars and very few talking points, signing Messi would instantly make MLS Season Pass a must-have subscription service. So much so that MLS and Apple executives have discussed giving Messi a share of the revenue generated by new subscribers to MLS Season Pass, according to a report in The Athletic.
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Inter Miami isn’t ready for Messi The reality of this whole situation, though, is that Inter Miami isn’t ready for Messi. The team plays at a temporary stadium in Fort Lauderdale that only has a capacity of 18,000. Construction on a new stadium near the Miami International Airport hasn’t started, and it’s likely that the state-of-the-art stadium won’t be ready until 2026. At the same time, Inter Miami has the worst squad in all of Major League Soccer. The current 2023 squad is imbalanced, and needs a complete overhaul from defense through midfield and forwards to become a winning team.
Inter Miami was last in the league last year based on attendance, and the team is currently in last place in the Eastern Conference.
Currently, this is not a team that would help Messi in his preparations to play in the 2024 Copa America. That’s a huge concern in his attempts to be ready to retain the biggest trophy in South America.
Yes, Messi playing in MLS would be more competitive than the Saudi Pro League. But perhaps Messi can play in Leagues Cup this July followed by several weeks in MLS league play? And then MLS can loan Messi out to Barcelona from late October to late February. That’ll give Messi a chance to play in the UEFA Champions League and LaLiga with Barcelona, saying his farewell to Catalonia, before returning to play in MLS in the final months of preparation before next summer’s Copa America.
Inter Miami getting their budget absolutely destroyed by MLS for cheating the allocation and DP rules a little but then having MLS come and give them extra incentives to sign Messi is peak MLS.
It’s like getting grounded by your parents and then they buy you a vacation home.
— MLS Buzz (@MLS_Buzz) June 6, 2023
Living in Miami enticing to Messi familia Miami, the city and culture, is perfect for Messi. This is a part of the world where Messi and his family want to live.
In 2020, Messi said, “I would like to play in the United States and experience life and the league there, but ultimately come back to Barcelona in some capacity.”
If the superstar is willing to overlook the inadequacies of the team, facilities and stadium and focus on the positives, there’s hope for the league. Everyone in the United States wants him to play here, including us. Ultimately, it comes down to the player and his family deciding on what is best for him even if Saudi Arabia can financially offer him more money than anyone.
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In the biggest soccer story of the year, we break down the pros and cons of the Messi to MLS saga, and what it means for MLS Season Pass.
Lionel Messi moving to Inter Miami changes everything with MLS. It papers over the cracks, but it also presents Major League Soccer with a unique opportunity. With great power comes great responsibility, so we discuss what it means for Major League Soccer moving forward.
Are there negatives or challenges with the Messi signing? For sure. But certainly, the positives heavily outweight the challenges. It's a new chapter in US club soccer, and we dive head first into it.
Also discussed is what this means for FOX Sports and Apple, as well as Telemundo and Univision. Strap yourselves in for a fascinating ride.
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After years of rumors, maybes, and wishful thinking, it has finally happened. Lionel Messi is will be signing to play in Major League Soccer. The global icon and Argentine World Cup winner is joining David Beckham's Inter Miami CF after leaving Paris Saint-Germain of Ligue 1. There have been plenty of huge – even legendary […]
After years of rumors, maybes, and wishful thinking, it has finally happened. Lionel Messi is will be signing to play in Major League Soccer. The global icon and Argentine World Cup winner is joining David Beckham’s Inter Miami CF after leaving Paris Saint-Germain of Ligue 1.
There have been plenty of huge – even legendary – footballers who have played professionally in the US over the years. Johan Cruyff. George Best. Bobby Moore. Carlos Alberto. Zlatan. Drogba. Pirlo. Bale. The list goes on and there’s no shortage of massive names that have played in US leagues.
But few, if any, can compare to Messi. Perhaps only two players can equal the historic stature of this move. The iconic Pelé, who arrived in New York with the Cosmos in 1975 and lifted soccer in the US to the mainstream. And David Beckham, Messi’s new boss, who signed with the LA Galaxy in 2007 and elevated what was then a still fledgling MLS into a new era.
One signing can change everything It’s hard to compare these signings apples-to-apples, as they occurred in different eras with different circumstances.
Pelé stepped into US stadiums and TVs as almost a mythical figure. He was already known as the greatest soccer player ever, but something most Americans had never seen. He played his entire career to that point at Santos, so unless you happened to catch a stray World Cup highlight, you’d never seen Pelé before.
The hype and energy he injected into the North American Soccer League was immense. The Cosmos, even after he retired in 1977, remained a force and a good draw with fans. And teams in places like Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Jose, Tampa Bay, and Fort Lauderdale (Messi’s new home ground), had some success as well. But most other teams did not, and the league itself wasn’t sustainable. While the NASL, and Cosmos, didn’t survive, it left behind some legacy brands – and importantly an explosion in youth soccer participation. Pelé changed the game in the US forever.
Beckham came to US shores in a time where more international soccer was available to follow in the states. In addition to being a great player, Beckham being a tabloid celebrity elevated the general public awareness factor. Like Pelé’s Cosmos, Beckham’s Galaxy packed stadiums across the country, often moving games into bigger venues.
To bring Beckham in, MLS literally bent its rules. The Designated Player rule, which allowed teams to circumvent the salary cap to sign a star player, was invented to make the signing. And it has been expanded and remains in place today. And his signing had a ripple effect. His contract came with the option to own an expansion team at the then-current $25 million price tag. Beckham, with primary owner Jorge Más, eventually exercised this option in 2014 on the franchise that would become Inter Miami CF.
Will the Messi signing match – or eclipse – past watershed moments? And now Messi arrives on a scene vastly different from not only the 1970s, but also the mid-2000s. MLS now has 30 teams. There are dozens of purpose-built soccer venues all across the country. Not only at the top, but in a much more robust lower division setup as well.
And international soccer is incredibly easier to watch today than it was even in 2007. Just about everyone knows who Messi is, and any soccer fan has seen him play. Whether with Barcelona, PSG, or Argentina, American sports fans have been thoroughly exposed to the player that has rightfully earned a place in the GOAT argument.
So Messi arrives not as a mysterious enigma or novelty. He’s a known quantity. But like Pelé, Beckham, and most of the other massive players who’ve signed here, he is in the twilight of his career.
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Make no mistake. This is a huge moment in the history of the game in the USA. Messi will sell out stadiums. He will sell truckloads of jerseys. He’ll likely drive more viewers to games (at least the ones he’s playing in) on TV and snag more subscribers for their streaming service, MLS Season Pass. And some MLS season ticket holders are about to make bank on StubHub reselling their tickets for when Messi comes to town.
It will definitely give the league more credibility, or at least interest, on the international scene. Much like Ligue 1 and PSG saw a monster bump up in things like social media followers and sponsors, so will MLS and Inter Miami. But odds are it won’t be the massive “soccer fever” overnight explosion from nearly nothing to phenomenon like we saw in the 70s. There are already teams drawing 40-50,000 fans on a regular basis. American soccer is in a better place than it was 20, and 50, years ago. So the effects will likely be much more nuanced.
It will be interesting to see if the Messi signing has the lasting impact that Pelé and Beckham did. It’s tough to say whether this is a bigger event than either of those two historic signings. It feels like it is, but that may be just because we are living in the moment as it happens.
The deal is not yet official, so the details remain to be seen. What rules may have been bent this time? How will it effect similar signings down the line? How long will he actually play here? It’s entirely possible that Messi’s time in MLS comes to an end before the World Cup takes over the public consciousness in 2026. And that event is arguably a much bigger deal in the grand scheme of things than a single player signing.
The next “big” signing might actually be the biggest Messi is massive. A name that transcends sports. But signing a soon-to-be-36-year old, no matter who they are, is not the mark of a truly elite club or league.
The biggest moment will truly come when MLS can sign players of Messi’s stature (realistically a rung or two below) in their prime. Messi is going to bring more eyeballs than ever to MLS. But what will those eyeballs be seeing surrounding the legendary #10? His new club currently sits in last place in the MLS Eastern Conference and just sacked their manager. One man cannot lift the overall level of a competition on his own. MLS offers entertaining soccer, quality players, globally-known cities, good venues and great atmospheres. But it’s not the Premier League. It’s not LaLiga. It’s not even Ligue 1.
The endgame must be for American clubs to compete with the likes of Manchester, Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus and Bayern for superstars that are ten years younger than Messi is. Five years from now, someone we’ve not yet heard of might turn out to be the most influential signing to ever come to America.
Is Messi another step on the ladder to getting there? Or another retirement tour? Only time will tell.
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World Soccer Talk can exclusively reveal that Joe Speight has been named as the lead commentator for the 2023 Premier League Summer Series. The highly acclaimed commentator, who has stepped in for NBC Sports several times this season, is also the host of Goal Rush, the popular Premier League whiparound show. NBC Sports’ Peter Drury […]
World Soccer Talk can exclusively reveal that Joe Speight has been named as the lead commentator for the 2023 Premier League Summer Series. The highly acclaimed commentator, who has stepped in for NBC Sports several times this season, is also the host of Goal Rush, the popular Premier League whiparound show.
NBC Sports’ Peter Drury is not available. He had a prior commitment before the Premier League Summer Series had been announced, according to a NBC Sports spokesperson.
“Since the first season of Premier League on NBC, American viewers have thoroughly enjoyed Joe’s commentary from England, especially on Goal Rush,” said Pierre Moossa, coordinating producer of NBC Sports’ Premier League coverage. “We are all excited to have him commentate on this side the pond in the first-ever Premier League pre-season tournament in the United States.”
Joe Speight calling games from stadiums in United States Speaking with World Soccer Talk this week, Speight shared how excited he is to call games from stadiums across the United States.
“Hopefully it’ll be the first of many events that the Premier League will put on,” said Speight. “It’s my chance to experience the passion that the Premier League has [in the United States] first-hand. So, to be a part of that myself will be a real privilege.”
Speight will be calling five of the nine games: Chelsea-Brighton, Newcastle-Aston Villa, Brighton-Brentford, Newcastle-Chelsea, and Chelsea-Fulham. All nine games are live on Peacock, with the added bonus of Villa-Brentford and Chelsea-Fulham being shown on USA Network and NBC respectively.
A recognizable voice to many Americans, Speight is from the Midlands in England, and has lived in London for 14 years. He’s a graduate of Cambridge University.
Part of the Goal Rush dynamic duo To many, he may be best known as the lead commentator on Goal Rush, the Premier League whiparound show that’s available on Peacock. Working alongside Don Hutchison, the duo have the task of bouncing from stadium to stadium as they call the latest action from across the Premer League.
“We love doing [Goal Rush]. It’s a football fan’s dream to do that job. It’s the best seat in the house, really,” Speight explained.
“We do it at Stockley Park in west London. On the final day of the season, for example, we have 11 screens in front of us. All 10 matches going on. And then the main screen in front of us, which is the program output. So, you’re watching every game live. And your eyes are everywhere. We have a great team of producers and directors who steer the ship.
“We have these ‘wow’ moments every week — amazing goals going in, or VAR controversy. We’re desperate to show that to the viewers. There’s always a bit of a delay because you don’t want to break into the main match too much. You have to try that fine balance between focusing on the main match but equally having that immediatecy so that when things are happening elsewhere, you try and bring them in.”
Premier League Summer Series games in US Here are the matches scheduled this summer along the east coast of the United States:
Saturday, July 22
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Fulham vs Brentford, in Philadelphia, PA; 4PM: Find Tickets
Newcastle vs Aston Villa, in Philadelphia, PA; 7PM: Find Tickets
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Brentford vs Brighton, in Atlanta, GA; 5:30PM: Find Tickets
Fulham vs Aston Villa, in Orlando, FL; 7PM: Find Tickets
Chelsea vs Newcastle, in Atlanta, GA; 8:15PM: Find Tickets
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Brighton vs Newcastle, in Harrison, NJ; 7:30PM: Find Tickets
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Aston Villa vs Brentford, in Landover, MD; 12PM: Find Tickets
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St. Louis City traveled back to Dallas on Wednesday to resume an MLS match that was previously delayed. The matchup between the Major League Soccer newcomers and FC Dallas was initially scheduled for May 6th. However, the game had to be stopped in the 50th minute due to bad weather. Because of scheduling issues, the […]
St. Louis City traveled back to Dallas on Wednesday to resume an MLS match that was previously delayed. The matchup between the Major League Soccer newcomers and FC Dallas was initially scheduled for May 6th. However, the game had to be stopped in the 50th minute due to bad weather. Because of scheduling issues, the match did not resume until Wednesday.
The Western Conference leaders essentially flew 600 miles back to Texas to finish the remaining 40 minutes on the clock. Flight times between the two major area airports are around two hours each way.
Two injured players could not rejoin game MLS rules state that resumed fixtures must include every player featured in the original matchup. However, there were a few issues with this stipulation. Paxton Pomykal and Sebastian Lletget are both now injured and unable to play for Dallas. Both of these players were on the pitch when the match was previously postponed.
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Nevertheless, Dallas was forced to make substitutions for the injured duo. Edwin Cerrillo and Alan Velasco entered the fray for the sidelined pair and the changes did not go against the team’s allotted substitutions for the game.
Two late goals win delayed MLS match for Dallas In an unusual twist, Wednesday’s resumed match actually began with a goal kick. The hosts would go on to win the game 2-0 thanks to two late strikes. Jesus Ferreira started the scoring for Dallas in the 80th minute. Jáder Obrian picked out Ferreira with a beautiful pass that cut through the opposing defense. The forward then slotted an angled shot passed the goalkeeper and into the bottom corner of the net.
Defender Marco Farfan doubled Dallas’ lead in the final minutes with a quality finish. Jesus Jimenez sent in a low cross through the St. Louis box to Farfan. The full-back cooly placed his shot passed the diving keeper to secure all three points.
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— FC Dallas (@FCDallas) June 8, 2023
Dallas may have waited a month, but it picked up a crucial win against the conference leaders. The Toros are now just two points behind St. Louis in the Western standings.
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SL Benfica completed the transfer of Josh Wynder from Louisville City on Thursday. The deal is reportedly worth around $1.2 million plus possible add-ons. Louisville will also receive 20% of Wynder's future transfer should Benfica go on to sell the youngster. It is a record transfer fee for a USL player. Wynder had been competing […]
SL Benfica completed the transfer of Josh Wynder from Louisville City on Thursday. The deal is reportedly worth around $1.2 million plus possible add-ons. Louisville will also receive 20% of Wynder’s future transfer should Benfica go on to sell the youngster. It is a record transfer fee for a USL player.
Wynder had been competing at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina with the United States. The young Yanks were ultimately knocked out of the tournament by Uruguay in the quarterfinal stage. However, Wynder has already shown promise, and he earned a call-up to the USMNT senior squad for the Continental Clasico. With the competition complete for the US team, Wynder now receives his big move.
Benfica have signed American CB Josh Wynder from Louisville City. 🔴🇺🇸 #Benfica
More: fee is $1.2 million transfer with add ons and sell-on clause, the first million-dollar transfer for the USL Championship. pic.twitter.com/w6H3phlS7m
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 8, 2023
Wynder thrilled with big move to Benfica “I definitely still pinch myself sometimes because ever since I was young, I’ve been watching players in Europe and being like, ‘That’s where I want to be,'” Wynder explained to ESPN. “Now for it to come true, it’s crazy.”
Wynder will move from a second-tiered US club to the reigning Portuguese champions. Benfica topped the table by just two points over rivals Porto for the 2022/23 campaign. They will once again play in the Champions League next season.
“Benfica is the top team in the league. I’ve watched them play a couple times and they’re a ball-playing team, so they’ll build out of everything, which I think fits my style of play very well,” continued Wynder.
“So it just appealed to me that if I go there and I’m a starting center back then they’ll want me to build out and play the way I like to play, and so it just fits me perfect.”
Portuguese club known for developing young players Nevertheless, Wynder will first have to work his way through the youth ranks of the club. The 18-year-old defender has been informed that he will start playing in the second team. Benfica is, however, known for developing young talent. The Eagles have previously advanced the careers of stars such as Jan Oblak, Ruben Dias, Joao Cancelo, Bernardo Silva, and Angel Di Maria.
Ticket prices for Inter Miami matches in MLS are skyrocketing due to the news of Lionel Messi joining the club. This is, however, despite the fact that an official unveiling of the superstar has not yet taken place. Messi is not technically a Miami player, as there are still a few contract details to be […]
Ticket prices for Inter Miami matches in MLS are skyrocketing due to the news of Lionel Messi joining the club. This is, however, despite the fact that an official unveiling of the superstar has not yet taken place. Messi is not technically a Miami player, as there are still a few contract details to be ironed out. In fact, the earliest he can play is July 8, but even that is no guarantee.
The superstar sent shockwaves through the sports world when he announced that he was taking his talents to South Beach. In the move, Messi essentially turned down around $1 billion to play in Saudi Arabia. Many assumed the star would take the money, especially considering he is already an ambassador of the Middle Eastern nation’s tourism board. Nevertheless, Messi will soon storm Miami.
Inter Miami has already felt the impact of Messi’s move less than 24 hours since the decision was revealed. The club’s official Instagram page has gained record followers. Inter’s follower count has quintupled over the last day. The team now has over 5 million Instagram followers. That gives the club more followers than any NHL, MLB, NFL or MLS team.
Tickets to select MLS matches involving Messi skyrocket in price
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Along with social media buzz, matchday ticket sales are already booming as well. Messi’s first match with Miami has yet to be confirmed, but it appears likely to be on July 21. The MLS club will host Cruz Azul in a Leagues Cup match in Florida. According to TickPick, tickets to the game were as low as $29 on Tuesday. However, they have since surged to $329, a 1000% increase in price.
Game 3 NBA Final ticket prices in Miami: $416 🏀
Lionel Messi's (potential) first match for Inter Miami against Cruz Azul on July 21: $481
Messi effect ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/jX6MmrGGm3
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) June 7, 2023
Kyle Zorn, brand manager at TickPick discussed the phenomenon with Reuters. “We saw an almost instantaneous jump in Inter Miami ticket prices when the word got out that Messi was leaning towards joining the club,” claimed Zorn.
“Given his status as arguably the greatest player in the world, every time Inter Miami plays on the road, we’re going to see record-breaking ticket prices.”
Ticket prices to road games also rising fast Tickets to road matches are experiencing a major increase as well. The aforementioned online marketplace for event tickets claims that Miami’s visit to New York Red Bulls saw a 1000% increase in price. Miami’s matchup with LAFC on September 3 has experienced a 420% increase.
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Inter Miami CF bringing in Lionel Messi to Major League Soccer made headlines across the world on Wednesday. The superstar's decision to choose Miami shocked many in the sport due to his other options. Messi essentially picked Miami over a massive proposal from Saudi Arabia. The Middle Eastern league was offering the Argentine around $1 […]
Inter Miami CF bringing in Lionel Messi to Major League Soccer made headlines across the world on Wednesday. The superstar’s decision to choose Miami shocked many in the sport due to his other options. Messi essentially picked Miami over a massive proposal from Saudi Arabia. The Middle Eastern league was offering the Argentine around $1 billion to play for one of their teams.
Nevertheless, Messi will soon join Miami. The club, however, may not be done just yet with signing soccer stars. Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Miami is now shifting attention to two players close to Messi. The transfer guru stated on Wednesday that the MLS club is targeting Angel Di Maria and Sergio Busquets.
Inter Miami are considering a move for Ángel Di Maria as free agent, as called by @CLMerlo — understand they are informed on conditions of the deal. 🇺🇸🇦🇷 #MLS
Europe remains the priority, Benfica are on it. Meanwhile, Inter Miami are still insisting to sign Sergio Busquets. pic.twitter.com/kSMnIzsZRp
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 8, 2023
Duo heavily linked to Messi over recent seasons Di Maria is currently an international teammate of Messi’s with Argentina. The duo were born in the same area of the country and have played in the national team together since 2008. Di Maria previously played for Real Madrid while Messi was with rivals Barcelona as well.
Busquets, on the other hand, was teammates with Messi at Barca for 13 years. The two played together at the Spanish club between 2008 and 2021. Messi departed Barca for Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2021. Busquets recently played his final competitive match for the Spanish giants and will now be a free agent.
Nabbing both di Maria and Busquets may be difficult for Miami While Miami may be targeting both players to team up with Messi, they will find it difficult to sign the duo. Di Maria is reportedly still wanting to continue his career in Europe. The 35-year-old winger is also now a free agent after leaving Juventus this month. Benfica, a team Di Maria previously played three seasons at, is supposedly interested in a reunion with the winger.
Signing Busquets seems a far more likely scenario for Miami. The club is reportedly already in negotiations to re-join the midfielder with Messi. However, much like Messi, Busquets is discussing a possible transfer to Saudi clubs as well. Messi opting to join the MLS side could be a major factor in the midfielder’s final decision though.
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Declan Rice seems certain to depart West Ham United this summer, with Arsenal among the clubs pursuing his services. In what will most likely be his final match with the club, the dynamic midfielder led the Hammers to the Europa Conference League title on Wednesday night in Prague. With the match now complete, offers from […]
Declan Rice seems certain to depart West Ham United this summer, with Arsenal among the clubs pursuing his services. In what will most likely be his final match with the club, the dynamic midfielder led the Hammers to the Europa Conference League title on Wednesday night in Prague. With the match now complete, offers from multiple teams are now expected to be submitted.
West Ham chairman David Sullivan confirmed on Thursday that Rice will be free to leave assuming the club’s valuation is met. “We promised him he could go,” Sullivan told TalkSport. “He set his heart on going and in due course, he has to get on and we have to get a replacement. It is not something we wanted to happen.”
“We offered him £200,000 a week 18 months ago and he turned it down. You can’t keep a player who doesn’t want to be there.”
“I think the offers will start to come today,” continued the club exec. “Three or four clubs have shown interest, but out of respect to West Ham, while we’re still playing, you don’t make offers for players.”
Gunners not far from West Ham’s valuation for Rice According to The Guardian, West Ham reportedly want at least £100 million ($125 million) for their captain. However, they may not be able to receive this amount. Fellow star midfielder Jude Bellingham recently joined Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund for about $110 million. Although the duo is not the same type of midfielder, they are somewhat similar in value.
Arsenal is the clear frontrunner in the Rice sweepstakes at the moment. The Gunners have been admirers of the England international for some time and will likely soon submit an official bid. Nevertheless, the north London club value Rice closer to £90 million ($112 million).
Arsenal want to complete Declan Rice deal as soon as possible Bayern Munich, Manchester United, and Newcastle are all supposedly interested in the player as well. Rice is, however, keen to remain in London, which would obviously suit Arsenal. The midfielder also reportedly has respect for Gunners boss Mikel Arteta and even already has friends in the team. These factors make a move to north London fairly likely.
Nevertheless, Arsenal will want to get the deal done as quickly as possible to avoid any issues. The last thing Arteta and company want is a bidding war. $112 million is already a massive fee for one player and the Gunners also have other squad needs as well.
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The Danish national team is taking us back to the 1986 World Cup with their latest shirts. The iconic Denmark 1986 kit design is making a return in their upcoming Euro qualifier versus Northern Ireland. It's the 100th anniversary of Danish supplier Hummel. And they're dipping into the archives to outfit their home nation in […]
The Danish national team is taking us back to the 1986 World Cup with their latest shirts. The iconic Denmark 1986 kit design is making a return in their upcoming Euro qualifier versus Northern Ireland.
It’s the 100th anniversary of Danish supplier Hummel. And they’re dipping into the archives to outfit their home nation in one of the most distinctive kit designs ever.
Denmark will be wearing the white version of the 50/50 split design.
Return of the Denmark 1986 kit
It’s an incredibly faithful reproduction of the ’86 design. Other than a less baggy, more modern cut, it’s the same shirt seen at the Mexico World Cup. The left half of the shirt front features thin red and white pinstripes, which are replicated on the opposite sleeve. The opposing half is plain white, and the overall design is repeated on the back.
The classic Hummel chevrons run down the shoulders, and black piping on the raglan sleeve seams and v-neck finish things off.
For a vintage design, it translates rather well to the 2020s. Oftentimes when doing a tribute to a beloved design, manufacturers will take some liberties to update things to more modern tastes. Or change some design elements up if the company is different than who originally produced a design. So a true “throwback” is rare. But since Hummel still makes Denmark’s uniforms, they’ve simply taken the original shirts and re-made them just the way they were.
It’s always fun to see an old design make a comeback to the pitch. And even more so when it’s exactly as we remember it. So this is a nice treat for vintage kit aficionados.
Fans looking to see this great shirt in action once again can catch the June 16th Denmark-Northern Ireland game exclusively live on Fubo.
Photos: Imago / DBU
The coverage details for the Champions League Final between Manchester City and Inter Milan are detailed. Club soccer's biggest game of the year has extensive coverage on properties belonging to CBS and Paramount. The English-language broadcaster of the competition has done great work with the Champions League this season. It sent its crew to stadiums […]
The coverage details for the Champions League Final between Manchester City and Inter Milan are detailed. Club soccer’s biggest game of the year has extensive coverage on properties belonging to CBS and Paramount. The English-language broadcaster of the competition has done great work with the Champions League this season. It sent its crew to stadiums on several occasions, and that is no different for Saturday’s contest.
This is the first time the UEFA Champions League is returning to Istanbul since that famous final in the 2004/05 season. Just like then, this game features an Italian team and an English team. Liverpool pulled off a miraculous comeback 18 years ago. Now, it is Inter Milan’s chance to pull off the shocker against a City team seeking the second treble in English soccer history.
CBS’s coverage of the game extends both before and after the contest. Fans will have the opportunity to watch both clubs’ runs to Istanbul in the buildup to the game. Moreover, this coverage exists across CBS, CBS Sports Network, CBS Sports Golazo Network and Paramount+.
City vs Inter: Champions League Final coverage
Kickoff time: 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT – Saturday, June 10
Watch now (in USA): Live on CBS and Paramount+.
Commentators: Clive Tyldesley and Rob Green.
US TV: Match is available on CBS (simulcast on Paramount+).
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The actual game information is one thing. CBS is sending its usual crew of Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards to Istanbul to be in the stadium. They did the same last season for Real Madrid against Liverpool in Paris. However, the first coverage starts well before then.
The Morning Footy crew will begin the seven-and-a-half hours of coverage at noon ET. That is 1.5 hours of coverage, followed by 1.5 hours of the UEFA Champions League Today crew starting at 1:30 p.m. ET. This is the crew led by Kate Abdo and company. The game has a broadcast slot from 3 to 5:30 p.m. ET. After that, there is one hour of post-match coverage. Finally, the gameday coverage concludes with “The Champions Club,” which also lasts one hour.
During the game, CBS is providing different ways to watch the game. One of these is a “tactical camera” that does feature commentator audio. That is only available via Paramount+. Also on Paramount+, there is a “star cam” option that follows just one person on the pitch. Erling Haaland is sure to feature, but others may be the focus, too. This is also available on CBS Sports Golazo Network.
Bonus coverage Outside the day of the game, lead-up to the game on Saturday provides coverage of the game. Not only are CBS Sports Golazo Network shows Morning Footy and Box 2 Box discussing Inter and Manchester City. The CBS Sports Network channel will have reairs of games featuring the two clubs in their runs to the final. Moreover, CBS Sports Golazo Network will broadcast “90 in 60” content to get shortened version of previous games.
Journalist Guillem Balague will also debut his documentary with CBS, ‘Destination: European Nights,’ on June 6. The first four episodes are available that day, with the finale coming out the day of the Final.
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The Women's World Cup certainly has many people that watch every four years. By most accounts, that number continues to grow each time. Continued investment in the women's game benefitted the United States and its audiences. With more on-field success for the USWNT, more Americans tuned in. We are now seeing the same trend in […]
The Women’s World Cup certainly has many people that watch every four years. By most accounts, that number continues to grow each time. Continued investment in the women’s game benefitted the United States and its audiences. With more on-field success for the USWNT, more Americans tuned in.
We are now seeing the same trend in Europe. Not only is the quality of competition improving. More people are making a conscious effort to watch international women’s soccer. For example, the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 Final between England and Germany was the most-watched sporting event in Germany for the year. Recall that there was also a men’s World Cup. Granted, Germany did not do well in Qatar, as it bowed out in the group stage.
However, despite the success of the Women’s Euro and the UEFA Women’s Champions League, European broadcasters are hesitant to spend big on the Women’s World Cup. They fear not enough people would watch to make it profitable based on what FIFA is asking. In response, FIFA President Gianni Infantino threatens European nations with a blackout on the tournament entirely.
"The European public will not be able to watch the Women’s World Cup"
FIFA President Gianni Infantino threatens European viewership of the Women's World Cup if broadcasters do not meet their prices to help women's football
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— Sky News (@SkyNews) May 2, 2023
How many soccer fans watch the Women’s World Cup? Looking back to the most recent tournament, a record number of viewers tuned in to the World Cup in France in 2019. According to FIFA, 1.12 billion people tuned in to the 2019 tournament. Most of that was on TV, while 481.5 million accessed coverage on digital platforms.
That number is somewhat hard to truly quantify. FIFA claims 993 million people watched the World Cup. However, its measurement for that figure is unique individuals watching at home on linear TV. It may not account for streaming or people watching in groups at pubs or restaurants, for example. Plus, one minute of the 52-game tournament is not much time at all.
United States A better way to understand how many people watch the Women’s World Cup would be on a game-by-game basis. In the United States, viewership of the 2019 Final on FOX peaked at over 20 million viewers at one time. Yet, that was a decline compared to 2015, which broke the record for the most-watched soccer game in US history. That game, when the USWNT defeated Japan in Vancouver, pulled in an audience of just shy of 27 million in the United States.
The 2019 Women’s World Cup did see an overall increase in viewership compared to previous tournaments. Moreover, the viewership of the women in 2019 was a 22% bump compared to the 2018 men’s World Cup. To be fair to the viewership, though, that World Cup did not have the USMNT in it, which may have dragged down the viewers.
Rest of the world In terms of South America, Europe, Africa and Australia watching the Women’s World Cup, the 2019 tournament saw a massive jump compared to 2015. FIFA used 20-minute in-home reach for this statistic, perhaps qualifying the data better. In South America, the 20-minute penetration was 117.8 million. Much of that came because the tournament was not hidden behind pay TV. Asia was second among all regions with 152.2 million watching for at least 20 minutes of the tournament. However, that was not much of an increase, which speaks to the popularity of the women’s game in Asia.
Finally, Europe had the largest audience for at least 20 minutes. 166.6 million watched the Women’s World Cup in 2019, which was a 136% increase compared to 2015. Granted, the competition was in Europe, so more European teams were involved. But, success from the Netherlands, England and Sweden propelled the audiences. For reference, seven of the eight quarterfinalists in the 2019 tournament were from Europe.
In total, 540 million people from around the world were watching the 2019 Women’s World Cup for a sustained period. Nine games in the tournament averaged over 25 million as a live audience. The highlights of that were the Final and a round-of-16 clash between Brazil and host France. The Final averaged 82.18 million watching, while the latter game averaged 60.67 million. Note that these are averages, and they peaked at certain points.
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Leo Messi has revealed that he's going to Inter Miami at the conclusion of his Paris Saint-Germain contract. He called those two years difficult, and he is preparing for the next phase, potentially final phase, of his playing career. Spanish journalist Guillem Balague said the draw of Miami exceeded the monetary offering of Saudi clubs. […]
Leo Messi has revealed that he’s going to Inter Miami at the conclusion of his Paris Saint-Germain contract. He called those two years difficult, and he is preparing for the next phase, potentially final phase, of his playing career. Spanish journalist Guillem Balague said the draw of Miami exceeded the monetary offering of Saudi clubs. Barcelona, on the other hand, faced an uphill climb given its precarious financial position.
In an exclusive interview with Mundo Deportivo and Sport, Messi talked about his future. With rumors of a Barcelona return, that was one potential location. However, it never came to fruition for things out of his control.
Barcelona out of the picture “The truth is, yes, obviously I really wanted to, very excited to return,” Messi told Mundo Deportivo, which has since been translated from Spanish. “But, on the other hand, after having experienced what I experienced and the exit I had, I did not want to be in the same situation again. Waiting to see what was going to happen and leave my future in someone else’s hands.”
Messi referred to the drama that ensued upon his exit from the club back in 2021. He looked able to rejoin the club with a reduced salary and a new contract. However, Barcelona failed to register the player as it had signed others. Messi wanted to stay back then, but that couldn’t happen. This time around, Messi put himself and his family first. Even if Barcelona was, hypothetically, going to be able to successfully register Messi, he wanted to control his future.
“It was a very ugly stage. We arrived with the illusion of each year, of starting training again and the children with their schools and their routines. When everything was ready to sign, overnight, it couldn’t be done and they tell me that it’s not possible and I have to leave the club. I had to start running and look for a team, make a hasty decision and go through everything we went through that was hard.”
Messi had seen this story before. He knew the club was not in a position to fully guarantee his arrival, just like in 2021.
“The club, today, was not in a position to confirm 100% that I could return. And it is understandable, due to the situation that the club is going through, and that is how I lived it.”
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Messi lands on Inter Miami for next club Ironically, Messi would go on to say that things are not fully guaranteed with Inter Miami either. Regardless, that is where he sees the future of his career going.
“I made the decision that I am going to go to Miami. I still haven’t closed it one hundred percent. I’m missing some things but we decided to continue the path.”
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— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) June 7, 2023
In the interview with Mundo Deportivo, Messi did not speak much about his desire to play for Inter Miami. Nor did he discuss potential offers from the Saudi Pro League. The latter had rumors of over $1 billion for a two-year contract. However, Messi did say that he wants to exit the spotlight of Europe.
“If it had been a matter of money, I would have gone to Arabia or elsewhere. It seemed like a lot of money to me, and the truth is that my decision was for the other side and not for money.”
Throughout the interview, Messi talked about the leaks and criticisms he received over the last two years. For many, he could not outwardly defend them, as they were simply rumors making the rounds in the media.
“I had offers from other European teams, but I didn’t even evaluate them because my idea was to go to Barcelona. If the Barcelona thing didn’t work out, leaving European football and much more after winning the World Cup, which was what I needed. Closing my career on this side by playing in the United States league allowed me to enjoy day-to-day much more but with the same responsibility of wanting to win and always doing things well but with more peace of mind.”
Inter Miami all but confirms Messi’s arrival The video Inter Miami showed was only the first glimpse of Messi’s confirmation in Major League Soccer. Jorge Mas, a managing owner of Inter Miami, tweeted out a faded image of Messi wearing an Inter Miami shirt. Audiences can only see the last two letters of Messi’s name, “sí,” which translates to ‘yes,’ meaning the deal is all but done. Mas was one of the instrumental figures in organizing Messi’s arrival in MLS.
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— Jorge Mas (@Jorge__Mas) June 7, 2023
Even though the deal is not formally locked in, MLS embraces his desire to come to the United States to compete.
A statement from Major League Soccer. pic.twitter.com/wq6mOdbr4r
— MLS Communications (@MLS_PR) June 7, 2023
The New York Times provided a further look into Messi’s arrangement with Inter Miami. In addition to a roster spot free of MLS’s salary restrictions, Messi is entering a revenue-sharing agreement with both Apple and Adidas. Moreover, he will have an ownership stake in Inter Miami once his playing career ends.
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Guillem Balague is one of soccer's most famous journalists, regardless of country. Renowned for his ability to capture the emotion and personality of the game, he is a major part of CBS's developing and entertaining soccer coverage. And, with a new documentary series on Paramount Plus, there is no better time to learn more about Balague.
In this interview, Balague talks about Destination: European Nights, which is now available on Paramount Plus. The six-part documentary series has the Spanish journalist travel around Europe during the UEFA Champions League. World Soccer Talk's Kyle Fansler asks Balague about what it is like to travel around and get to know all these different cultures. With visits to Georgia, Israel and the usual cathedrals of the sport, Balague has a better understanding of European soccer than most.
Outside of that, Balague also discusses his work with non-League side Biggleswade United, which is in the ninth tier of the English pyramid. There, he is the chairman of the club. Finally, Balague talks about his relationship with Grant Wahl. Like Balague, Wahl was an influential journalist, particularly in the American soccer scene. The two were colleagues, and Balague was with Wahl just before the latter passed away during the World Cup.
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We preview CBS Sports' UEFA Champions League Final coverage plans and what viewers can expect. Plus we dive into Financial Fair Play (FFP), and whether Manchester City - if they win - will have their treble triumph tarnished as a result of the investigation that's going into the accusations of violating FFP. In doing so, we share the thoughts of Micah Richards, Jamie Carragher and Thierry Henry on the topic.
Also discussed are why salary caps are used by sports teams, whether Manchester City and Inter Milan's fanbase will be a factor in the Champions League Final TV ratings, news about our interview with Guillem Balague, how UEFA is hypocritical at times.
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This week, Apple finally broke its silence about MLS Season Pass. In its attempts to get soccer fans (and journalists) off Apple's backs who are asking probing questions about how the service is doing, the tech giant refused to answer any questions. In doing so, it's sending a wrong message because people are now wondering why Apple (and MLS) are being so secretive. What do they have to hide?
We share more details about what was discussed, what industry insiders are telling us, examples of viewing numbers shared by other streaming services, and where MLS Season Pass goes from here. We also answer your questions about promotion and relegation, and where France's Ligue 1 stands in the global soccer world.
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JJ Watt's Burnley may not be the best descriptor. After all, the former NFL defensive lineman is but a minority owner of Burnley FC. Yet, the club won promotion back to the Premier League at its first time of trying. However, he has already, and will continue to have, a major impact on the club's popularity. That is particularly true in the United States.
In this episode of the World Soccer Talk podcast, Kyle Fansler talks to AFP sports journalist Simon Evans. Evans, who is a "From the Bee Hole End" podcast host, talks about JJ and Kealia Watt. The two already made waves by lifting the Championship trophy and going on a bar crawl through Burnley. Evans discusses the similarities between Watt's upbringing in Wisconsin and the town of Burnley.
Evans is a Burnley native. While he currently resides in the United States, he has a great understanding and respect for the people of the town. That town, which is largely working class, is somewhat similar to Wrexham, where two Hollywood owners in Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds turned around that Welsh club as it returns to the Football League. Can Watt bring enough American enthusiasm to Burnley so that it can develop a strong and consistent following across the Atlantic Ocean?
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The last time a Bundesliga club other than Bayern Munich won the title was when GolTV had the rights to broadcast games in the United States. During the time that FOX Sports and ESPN+ have had the rights to the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich has won every single season. And with Borussia Dortmund coming so close to winning it, but failing, the Bundesliga continues to have no good luck in breaking up the dominance by Bayern.
On the latest World Soccer Talk Podcast episode, we discuss this as well as the relegation battle in the Premier League (and Germany), as well as the playoff games throughout the Football League, as well as races for Europe in Italy, and what the common thread is between all of these stories.
The last time a Bundesliga club other than Bayern Munich won the title was when GolTV had the rights to broadcast games in the United States. During the time that FOX Sports and ESPN+ have had the rights to the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich has won every single season. And with Borussia Dortmund coming so close to winning it, but failing, the Bundesliga continues to have no good luck in breaking up the dominance by Bayern.
On the latest World Soccer Talk Podcast episode, we discuss this as well as the relegation battle in the Premier League (and Germany), as well as the playoff games throughout the Football League, as well as races for Europe in Italy, and what the common thread is between all of these stories.
Congratulations are in order for Manchester City, which claimed its fifth Premier League title in the last six years this past weekend. Impressively, it did so with three games still to play. As a result, the celebrations were on for the Sky Blues, and its game at Brentford this weekend is no more than preparation […] Congratulations are in order for Manchester City, which claimed its fifth Premier League title in the last six years this past weekend. Impressively, it did so with three games still to play. As a result, the celebrations were on for the Sky Blues, and its game at Brentford this weekend is no more than preparation for two more cup finals as it makes a bid for the second treble in English history.
Also, the Champions League spots are wrapped up. While fourth-place Newcastle and third-place Manchester United can still swap, their status in the top four is secured. The only European aspect to change is the Europa Conference League spot. Brighton and Liverpool will be in the Europa League. However, Brighton can impact whether or not Aston Villa, Tottenham or Brentford gets that valuable seventh spot in the table.
The real focus for the last day of the league is, therefore, the relegation battle. Two of three clubs can suffer relegation on Sunday. Leicester City and Leeds are the two more likely. However, Everton can still go down. Leicester and Leeds are both on 31 points.
Leicester is home to West Ham United. With a win, it can stay up. However, it needs Everton to draw or lose in that scenario. For Leeds, it needs help from both Everton and Leicester. The Whites host Tottenham. However, with a dismal goal differential, Leeds needs Leicester to drop points and Everton to lose. Of course, Leeds must also win that game.
NBC CoverageNBC is sending the crew over to England again to cover the last day in the league. Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, Robbie Mustoe and Tim Howard will be pitchside from Goodison Park. That is the location of Everton’s game against Bournemouth as it looks to secure Premier League status. It is the first time the crew is at a stadium with relegation implication.
As this is Championship Sunday, all 20 teams are in action at the same time. All 10 of these games will be available on Peacock. Same goes for GOAL RUSH, which focuses on one game. However, it dips into the other games and grounds when there are major moments. There are sure to be plenty of those this Sunday.
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Southampton vs. Liverpool. — Peacock Premium — Jonathan Beck and Tony Gale.
Aston Villa vs. Brighton and Hove Albion. — Peacock Premium — Ian Darke and Efan Ekoku.
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PSG secured their record eleventh Ligue One title on Saturday after an underwhelming 1-1 draw against Strasbourg on Saturday night. This coincides with a watershed moment in French Football history as no club in the country has won as many domestic league titles as PSG. In the space of a decade, ever since the Qatari […] PSG secured their record eleventh Ligue One title on Saturday after an underwhelming 1-1 draw against Strasbourg on Saturday night.
This coincides with a watershed moment in French Football history as no club in the country has won as many domestic league titles as PSG.
In the space of a decade, ever since the Qatari Sports Investment took up the ownership, the French capital city club have won nine titles, raising their tally from two to eleven.
PSG ARE LIGUE 1 CHAMPIONS 🏆
BACK-TO-BACK LEAGUE TITLES 👏 pic.twitter.com/dbACBOrxSc
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 27, 2023
PSG rack up title winsPSG’s supremacy means they have leapfrogged rivals Marseille and Saint-Etienne, who have ten titles each.
Ten years ago, after PSG secured their first title in over 19 years, thousands of fans gathered near the Eiffel Tower for a parade that never happened.
To add to the chaos, Ultras threw smoke bombs while a tourist bus was looted. A mini cruise featuring the players with the trophy was also planned along the Seine River, however, it had to be scrapped after just five minutes.
There were also clashes with the police and arrests were also made.
While the tensions with the ultras have always been present, there were no celebrations this year.
Season a disappointment despite titleDespite the title win, PSG would surely feel that they have underperformed. Having the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar, the club would have surely targeted the Champions League at the start of the season.
However, a disappointing campaign saw Bayern Munich knocked them out of the tournament in the Round of 16.
This season was the ideal time for PSG to challenge for the Champions League. The World Cup was played in Qatar with the final featuring PSG’s superstars Messi and Mbappe as Argentina won the crown after 36 years beating France on penalties in an incredible encounter.
PSG manager Christophe Galtier said earlier this month, “When you have these players, Leo, Kylian and Ney, the aim from the start of the season is to have them together for an attacking game with three incredible players.
Unfortunately in this season, where a World Cup was placed in the middle, injuries, fatigue for certain players, and in particular Ney’s serious injury, meant we could not take advantage of it throughout the season.”
“It’s just what happened. Each time they have been on the pitch, they have performed very well and we had a very impressive attacking game. The regret is not having had this attacking trio in the decisive matches.”
It will be interesting to see what the future holds for PSG come next season. Messi is expected to leave the club with a return to Barcelona looking likely while Neymar could also be on his way out.
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Tottenham Hotspur caretaker manager Ryan Mason has claimed that others have let down club Chairman Daniel Levy during the North London club’s disappointing campaign. A subpar season has seen the North London miss out on a Champions League and Europa League berth. Poor returns in recent campaigns Tottenham finished runners-up in the Champions League in […] Tottenham Hotspur caretaker manager Ryan Mason has claimed that others have let down club Chairman Daniel Levy during the North London club’s disappointing campaign.
A subpar season has seen the North London miss out on a Champions League and Europa League berth.
Poor returns in recent campaignsTottenham finished runners-up in the Champions League in 2019, however over the last three seasons they have finished sixth, seventh, and fourth.
However, they could finish as low as ninth on the season’s final day. The concern over the club has been on limited investment on the squad and that Levy has taken a long time to replace former manager Antonio Conte.
Moreover, managing Director Fabio Paratici was earlier banned for financial irregularities during his stint at Juventus.
🗣️| Ryan Mason on Daniel Levy:
"One thing I will say is he's spent money, he's tried and I just think ultimately he has probably been let down by other people but that's football. That happens and hopefully we can get things right quickly, make good decisions and it can… pic.twitter.com/GLa3OwZqoR
— The Spurs Watch (@TheSpursWatch) May 27, 2023
Mason, speaking on Levy’s defense has said, “He’s spent money. I think ultimately he’s been let down by other people.”
The 31-year-old had previously expressed interest in becoming Spurs’ next permanent manager but has now admitted that he is uncertain about resuming his former role as an assistant coach.
Mason claimed, “I’m not sure. These discussions will happen in the summer and happen relatively quickly.
I enjoy seeing young English managers in this country doing well. There’s probably a perception that overseas managers are better, but I don’t believe that. I really don’t believe that.”
Final game of seasonTottenham travel away to relegation-threatened Leeds on the final day of the season knowing that a place in the UEFA Conference League would still be possible if they secure better results than Aston Villa and Brentford.
Leeds, meanwhile, will be desperate to win in front of their home fans to give themselves any chance of avoiding the drop.
Speaking on the game, Mason said, “It’s going to be intense, like it always is at Elland Road. There’s a lot riding on it. I will get a feel and understanding in the first five or so minutes how the game is going to go, what we can do, and how we can use it to our advantage.”
“Ultimately, they have to win the game. We have to be clever and use that to our advantage. I’ve made it very clear that if anyone isn’t up for the fight and doesn’t want to play in this type of game then it’s probably best if we don’t play with them.”
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Poppy Miller serves a number of roles for CBS in its soccer coverage both on Paramount+ and the Golazo Network. The host and presenter may be more known for her work with Serie A. There, she works alongside Matteo Bonetti, Marco Messina and Mike Grella to cover Serie A. Yet, her knowledge of the sport […] Poppy Miller serves a number of roles for CBS in its soccer coverage both on Paramount+ and the Golazo Network. The host and presenter may be more known for her work with Serie A. There, she works alongside Matteo Bonetti, Marco Messina and Mike Grella to cover Serie A. Yet, her knowledge of the sport as a whole far exceeds just the Italian top flight.
As a result, she also features on Box 2 Box. This is the analytical show that is on the CBS Sports Golazo Network. Golazo Network is a free channel anyone can watch with just an internet connection. Along with studio shows, live broadcasts make CBS Sports Golazo Network a useful tool for American soccer fans.
And, while not originally from the United States, Poppy Miller understands the American soccer scene better than most. Having played in college, she spent extended time in the media department of the Charleston Battery. Also, Miller covered Major League Soccer before making the switch over to CBS. Now, Miller has a diversified list of responsibilities with CBS. Miller says a 24/7 soccer channel like CBS Sports Golazo Network is a necessity for soccer fans.
The necessity for more coverage“It feels a necessity given the demand for football coverage in this country and a luxury in how much is available on the network,” Miller said.
Her attribution to CBS’s content offering is fair. Not only does CBS carry the UEFA Champions League, but it also has Miller’s work on Serie A, the NWSL and, most recently, the US Open Cup. CBS signed a deal to broadcast the semifinals and US Open Cup Final, and CBS Sports Golazo Network is an ideal launching pad to broadcast those games. Previously, select games in the round of 32 were available for free on CBS Sports Golazo Network.
“Having so many properties and live matches allows us to connect the shows to live games highlighting the variety of football coverage available.”
Much of that includes women’s soccer. Miller got into soccer at a young age in Nottingham, and she found herself playing the sport more than anything. The enjoyment, as well as talent, brought her over to the United States to play at the University of South Carolina-Beaufort. There, she further developed her appreciation for the women’s game. Then, that opened doors to cover the women’s game with CBS.
“I am so proud of the love CBS and Paramount gives Women’s football,” Miller said. “Even before the Golazo Network launched, it has always felt a massive priority.”
For Miller, that included covering the CONCACAF W Championship, where she was pitchside in Mexico for the semifinals and Final.
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Poppy Miller on CBS Sports Golazo NetworkThose games were on Paramount+, before the launch of the Golazo Network. However, Miller took that expertise to the free channel, where her preparation and further research expanded. While she covers Serie A week in and week out, the Golazo Network and Box 2 Box are much more diverse in the leagues and competitions they cover.
One thing that helps Miller is the crew around her. “Pete Radovich, Mike Nastri and Jelani Rooks encourage us to be ourselves and gives us the confidence and freedom to try things that are outside the box.”
Then, working with Aaron West and Ian Joy, Miller can do just that, be herself. “Ian was the first person I worked with when I started at CBS. I will always be indebted to him for how much he looked out for me and helped my during that time, and still does to this day”
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Chelsea looks certain to continue its spending spree again this summer. After posting a net spend of nearly $600 million during the 2022/23 season, the Blues are ready to splash the cash yet again. A top prospect from Sporting Lisbon is the Premier League club's latest target. Football Insider is claiming that Chelsea has offered […] Chelsea looks certain to continue its spending spree again this summer. After posting a net spend of nearly $600 million during the 2022/23 season, the Blues are ready to splash the cash yet again. A top prospect from Sporting Lisbon is the Premier League club’s latest target.
Football Insider is claiming that Chelsea has offered Manuel Ugarte a five-year contract to join the club. The news source did not reveal the exact figures of the deal, but it is thought to be enticing to the defensive midfielder.
Chelsea to face competition for Manuel Ugarte signatureWhile the Blues have reportedly approached the midfielder, they will certainly not be the only team interested in Ugarte. Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked with the Uruguay international. In fact, PSG has supposedly already informed Sporting that they would trigger the player’s $64 million release clause. Nevertheless, Chelsea is also set to meet the Portuguese team’s demands.
Ugarte has quickly become a key figure for Sporting since his arrival from Famalicão. The Portuguese giants paid around $10 million for the midfielder in 2021. In fact, the mainstay has played 47 total matches for the club during the current campaign. Only a handful of these appearances came from the bench. Ugarte has eight caps for the Uruguay senior national team as well.
New round of talks expected next week
Manuel Ugarte has not made any final decision on his future yet. New round of talks will take place in the next days. 🚨🔵🇺🇾 #transfers
Both Chelsea and PSG have offered to match €60m clause but with different payment terms. Players could also be included in the deal. pic.twitter.com/0RJiXcxt1J
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 27, 2023
With Chelsea entering the race for his signature, Ugarte must now make a final decision on which team to join this summer. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano claimed on Saturday that both the Blues and PSG will continue talks in the coming days. The player has his choice of top teams with big checkbooks.
Mauricio Pochettino has an influence in chasing Ugarte. Yet, the Argentine boss has no official ties to the club as of now. Reports surfaced in mid-May that the Argentine coach agreed to become Chelsea’s next manager. The west London outfit will officially announce Pochettino as soon as the current season ends. Chelsea wraps up its disastrous 2022/23 season at home against Newcastle on Sunday.
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Chelsea FC Women won yet another Women's Super League title on Saturday. The record champions have now won four-straight English top-flight titles to make it six out of the last seven seasons. A 3-0 win against Reading did enough to maintain a two-point gap over Manchester United, which also won at Liverpool on Saturday. For […] Chelsea FC Women won yet another Women’s Super League title on Saturday. The record champions have now won four-straight English top-flight titles to make it six out of the last seven seasons. A 3-0 win against Reading did enough to maintain a two-point gap over Manchester United, which also won at Liverpool on Saturday.
For both United and Chelsea, the 2022/23 season was a massive success. The Women’s Super League is just a 22-game campaign. Chelsea dropped points just three times to secure 58 out of a possible 66 points. For reference, if a men’s team in the Premier League were to have a similar ratio of success, it would collect over 100 points.
By that measure, this Chelsea side is equal to that of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. That club is in contention to be one of the greatest Premier League teams ever. For Chelsea Women, there is no dispute that it is England’s greatest women’s team. It is a massive credit to Emma Hayes, one of the best coaches in the sport.
A comfortable win at ReadingSaturday’s win came from some of the biggest names in Chelsea’s ‘greatest’ team. Sam Kerr, for example, scored twice in the 3-0 triumph at Reading. She contributed the first of the Blues’ two first-half goals with a thunderous header.
IT JUST HAD TO BE SAM KERR 💥💙 pic.twitter.com/UpJahoLyY5
— Attacking Third (@AttackingThird) May 27, 2023
Then, after Guro grabbed Chelsea’s second in the game, Kerr wrapped up a perfect day for Chelsea supporters. The 88th-minute goal was Kerr’s 12th of the campaign, which is third-best in the league. Since arriving in London, Kerr has played 103 games for Chelsea. She has 83 goals and 10 trophies. Not a bad return for the Australian in the slightest.
Chelsea dominant in the Women’s Super League with another titleEmma Hayes has had an immeasurable impact on Chelsea women. Before her arrival, Chelsea’s biggest accomplishments were all in the second tier. However, since coming over in 2012, Chelsea has won 13 major trophies in 10 years. There were other chances to make that trophy count even higher. Two runner-up finishes in the league, a second in the Women’s FA Cup and a pair of silver medals in the Women’s League Cup transpired. Brutally, Chelsea missed out on European silverware in 2021, losing to Barcelona in the Women’s Champions League Final.
🗣️ "She is the best for a reason" ❤️
Millie Bright on Emma Hayes 😍 pic.twitter.com/iqHh7y0t7o
— Sky Sports WSL (@SkySportsWSL) May 27, 2023
However, a sixth Women’s Super League title in seven years is nothing short of remarkable. It is a period of dominance from Chelsea in the women’s game, and Emma Hayes is at the core of that.
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Luton Town scraped by Coventry City in the EFL Championship playoff final on Saturday to book a spot in next season's Premier League. The thrilling match had to go to penalties after the two sides could not be separated. Luton has now managed to rise from non-league to the pinnacle of English soccer in just […] Luton Town scraped by Coventry City in the EFL Championship playoff final on Saturday to book a spot in next season’s Premier League. The thrilling match had to go to penalties after the two sides could not be separated. Luton has now managed to rise from non-league to the pinnacle of English soccer in just nine years. Pelly Ruddock Mpnazu was there for each promotion.
Luton Town have gone from non-league to the Premier League in just nine years 😮
-2014: Promoted to League 2
-2018: Promoted to League 1
-2019: Promoted to Championship
-2023: Promoted to Premier LeagueWhat a story 📈 pic.twitter.com/laGXmsXVPu
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 27, 2023
A flying start for the HattersThe Hatters began the game on the front foot as they had the ball into the net inside five minutes. However, the goal was eventually, and correctly, ruled out for offside. After being in control for much of the opening 20 minutes, the Hatters finally went ahead. And this time it would count.
The goal came in the 23rd minute from a long ball by a Luton defender deep into their own area. Elijah Adebayo was able to get on the end of the long pass and race down the left flank. The forward then dribbled past a Coventry defender and found Jordan Clark at the edge of the box. Clark took a clever touch toward Coventry’s goal and struck a hard shot beyond the helpless Ben Wilson in goal. It was only the midfielder’s third goal of the entire campaign.
Luton also had the goal in the back of the net in the 41st minute, but the assistant referee ruled it out for handball. Coventry was essentially dominated for much of the opening period. In fact, their first shot of the match didn’t come until the 43rd minute. However, the ball sailed over the crossbar from close range.
Coventry claw back to tie game in second halfWhile they may have been anemic in the opening half, Coventry came flying out of the blocks in the second. The Sky Blues leveled the scoreline in the 66th minute thanks to a goal from Gustavo Hamer. Eerily similar to Luton’s goal, Viktor Gyökeres rushed down the left flank of the field on a counter-attack and found a teammate near the edge of the box. Hamer then hit a first-time shot low and into the bottom corner of the net.
The goal would prove to be particularly crucial as the game would eventually go to extra time. As dominating as Luton was in the first half, they were the complete opposite in the latter period. In fact, the Hatters only had two total shots in the entire second half.
Luton Town punches into Premier League with penalties
"LUTON TOWN WILL BE A PREMIER LEAGUE CLUB NEXT SEASON!"
The moment the club secured promotion at Wembley 😱 pic.twitter.com/IIn6AK8eQb
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 27, 2023
Luton looked certain to grab the match-winner late in extra time through a goal by Joe Taylor. However, the substitute was ruled to have controlled the ball with his arm before making his move toward goal. It was the third disallowed goal for the Hatters on the day. The match would eventually go to a penalty shootout.
After the first five penalty takers on both sides converted their shots, the match needed extra spot kicks. Luton’s Dan Potts stepped up and scored his team’s sixth shot of the phase. This meant that Coventry had to score to keep the match going. Nevertheless, Fankaty Dabo sent his shot high and wide of American goalkeeper Ethan Horvath.
The miss would give Luton a spot in next season’s Premier League.
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Bayern Munich and CEO Oliver Kahn parted ways after the club's Bundesliga crowning win at Koln on Saturday. The club's sporting director, Hasan Salihamidzic, is also out of the club with immediate effect. Salihamidzic was at the dramatic win over Koln. However, Kahn was not in attendance at the game, as he said the club […] Bayern Munich and CEO Oliver Kahn parted ways after the club’s Bundesliga crowning win at Koln on Saturday. The club’s sporting director, Hasan Salihamidzic, is also out of the club with immediate effect. Salihamidzic was at the dramatic win over Koln. However, Kahn was not in attendance at the game, as he said the club forbade him from going.
Jan-Christian Dreesen will replace Kahn immediately.
Bayern Munich won its 11th Bundesliga title in 11 years. Traditionally, that kind of dominance in the league would be celebrated. Certainly, that will be the case in Munich for the next couple of weeks. However, this season has been a relative disaster for Bayern Munich when it comes to its performances over that decade. Moreover, it is a continuation since Kahn’s arrival at the Allianz.
The legendary goalkeeper for Bayern Munich and Germany took over as CEO on July 1, 2021, replacing Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. Rummenigge, another Bayern and Germany icon, was at the helm of the club’s board since 2002.
Kahn oversaw the managerial stint of Julian Nagelsmann, who arrived at the same time as Kahn. The CEO unexpectedly sacked Nagelsmann in March of this year with the club alive in the Champions League and second in the Bundesliga. Kahn replaced him with Thomas Tuchel. However, Manchester City dumped Bayern out of the Champions League with relative ease, and Bayern only won the Bundesliga on goal differential. Evidently, it was no simple season for Bayern.
FC Bayern supervisory board decision: Oliver Kahn and Hasan Salihamidžić dismissed – Jan-Christian Dreesen new CEO.
— FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayernEN) May 27, 2023
Bayern Munich sacks Oliver Kahn after turbulent seasonBayern’s 71 points, while it was joint-best with Borussia Dortmund, is the club’s fewest in a 34-game Bundesliga season since 65 points in 2010/11. For the third-straight year, Bayern Munich crashed out in the Champions League quarterfinals. For most clubs, that is not a bad return. However, from 2011/12 to 2019/20, Bayern made it past the quarterfinals in seven of those nine seasons. That also included two Champions League wins and a treble in 2019/20.
Even Thomas Tuchel said the season would not be “satisfactory” based on how many points Bayern has or its performances in key fixtures.
JAMAL MUSIALA SCORES AND BAYERN ARE BACK ON TOP OF THE LEAGUE 🤯 pic.twitter.com/rDEE8ksIEt
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 27, 2023
Bayern parting ways with Kahn and Salihamidzic is part of a new wave at Bayern Munich. With a number of aging stars, such as Thomas Muller or Manuel Neuer, some of the young talent at Bayern has already shown its potential. For example, Jamal Musiala scored a stunning goal to win Bayern the title on Saturday.
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A small Welsh town with one of the longest names in the world was temporarily extended further. Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Wales, typically shortened to Llanfairpwll, has a welcome sign at the edge of town. The sign shows the full length of the town's name. Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. A betting company tinkered with the sign to reference Premier League side […] A small Welsh town with one of the longest names in the world was temporarily extended further. Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Wales, typically shortened to Llanfairpwll, has a welcome sign at the edge of town. The sign shows the full length of the town’s name. Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. A betting company tinkered with the sign to reference Premier League side Chelsea.
The gambling company included extra L’s in the town’s name to represent how many losses the Blues suffered this season. Chelsea has been defeated 16 total times in the English top flight during the current campaign. The betting company added the extra letters on the town’s sign to accommodate for Chelsea’s misery.
Betting company did not receive permission for changesHowever, town officials accused the gambling company of not asking permission to make the changes. Local town councilor Dyfed Wyn Jones has told the BBC that he was only made aware of the alterations because of social media. Jones also labeled the move a “silly stunt.”
Not often you get to troll a rival club in a professional capacity, but after Chelsea earned another L last night, we "officially" twinned them with the Welsh village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch (or at least until someone removes the sign) pic.twitter.com/rfozExaxgt
— Stu Royall (@stu_bot3000) May 26, 2023
“It would have been nice if they could have asked for permission or made some attempt to contact us,” stated Jones. “I think we need to look in more detail. I think it has caused some damage – maybe on the reflective coating.”
“We would like them to apologize if there is damage and acknowledge that they should have asked permission.”
The betting website asserted that they would fix any damage to the sign, but also boasted about the stunt. “Following a phenomenal reaction to the sign from locals and over one million views to our posts on social media, we’re thinking about launching a formal petition to have our sign made permanent, with the council’s agreement of course,” the company claimed.
Hard to know which ranks as the worst Premier League team of the season. Frank Lampard's Everton or Frank Lampard's Chelsea.
— Colin Millar (@Millar_Colin) May 25, 2023
Disastrous season finally about to end for BluesChelsea has endured one of its worst-ever Premier League seasons in recent decades. Despite spending nearly $600 million on a host of new players, the Blues currently sit 12th in the table. The west London team has technically had five different coaches lead the club throughout the current campaign. They will put an end to their disastrous season on Sunday with a matchup with Newcastle.
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Bayern Munich collected its 11th consecutive Bundesliga title after a thoroughly incredible matchday on Saturday where Borussia Dortmund entered with the lead. The German giants beat Koln 2-1, while Borussia Dortmund was only able to collect a draw against Mainz. These results saw Bayern leapfrog BVB to narrowly triumph in the German league. Dortmund entered […] Bayern Munich collected its 11th consecutive Bundesliga title after a thoroughly incredible matchday on Saturday where Borussia Dortmund entered with the lead. The German giants beat Koln 2-1, while Borussia Dortmund was only able to collect a draw against Mainz. These results saw Bayern leapfrog BVB to narrowly triumph in the German league.
Dortmund entered the day holding a two-point advantage over its rivals prior to Saturday, but Bayern held the far better goal difference. This meant that if Bayern beat Koln, Dortmund also had to win. However, BVB could have still won the title even with a loss, as long as they had help from Koln.
Bavarians move ahead just eight minutes into matchThe reigning German champions got off to a fast start with a goal in the eighth minute of its match. Kingsley Coman put his club ahead with a stunning strike from the edge of the Koln box. The Frenchman received a pass from Leroy Sane on the flank, shifted inside, and hit a beautiful curling shot passed the goalkeeper. It was his eighth Bundesliga goal of the campaign and certainly the most important.
Things soon went from bad to worse for Dortmund. The BVB went down 1-0 only minutes after the Coman goal. Andreas Hanche-Olsen squeezed in a header from a difficult angle to give Mainz the lead. Dortmund, however, had the chance to quickly grab a goal back through a penalty shot. Nevertheless, Sebastian Haller saw his effort saved to keep the scoreline 1-0 to Mainz. It was Haller’s first penalty shot of the season for the club.
The atmostphere inside the Signal Iduna Park 👀
Can Dortmund rally? @archiert1 pic.twitter.com/GIvLYjMqzv
— ESPN+ (@ESPNPlus) May 27, 2023
Mainz then doubled the unexpected lead against BVB a few minutes later. Karim Onisiwo somehow found himself free inside Dortmund’s box and put another header passed Gregor Kobel. The keeper was able to get hands on the shot, but the ball squirmed through off of the post and across the line. It was a disastrous first half for the BVB.
Bayern and Dortmund flip-flop in Bundesliga title raceWith Bayern still ahead midway through the second half, Dortmund gave themselves a bit of hope with a goal in the 69th minute. Raphael Guerreiro hit a well-placed shot off of the post and into the net after linking up with substitute Gio Reyna. The goal gave BVB a lifeline in its title dreams. They would, however, still need to score two more goals or hope Koln pulled one back against Bayern.
Things got even more interesting after officials awarded Koln a penalty with a mere 10 minutes to play. Serge Gnabry was judged to have handled the ball inside the box. Dejan Ljubičić stepped up and converted the spot kick to level the scoreline. If this result stood, Dortmund would win the Bundesliga title regardless of the result against Mainz.
Nevertheless, Jamal Musiala scored to put Bayern back in front with just one minute remaining on the clock.
What an incredible ending to the Bundesliga title race. So entertaining, right down to the final seconds. This is what it's all about. Winning a title on goal difference where every game matters during the entire season. pic.twitter.com/0NnxMhaZJ0
— World Soccer Talk (@worldsoccertalk) May 27, 2023
The German international collected the ball at the edge of Koln’s box and fired a low strike into the back of the net. The goal would eventually turn out to be the title-winning shot for the German giants.
Haller would level the scoreline against Mainz late in added time, but it wouldn’t be enough. Dortmund and Bayern ended the season level on points, but Bayern topped its rivals on goal differential.
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Barcelona and Real Madrid can no longer officially call their famous matchup 'El Clasico.' The LaLiga duo have arguably the most high-profile rivalry in the soccer world and the phrase is typically used to label the matchup. However, Spanish authorities have chosen not to officially trademark the term. According to Relevo, the Spanish Patent and […] Barcelona and Real Madrid can no longer officially call their famous matchup ‘El Clasico.’ The LaLiga duo have arguably the most high-profile rivalry in the soccer world and the phrase is typically used to label the matchup. However, Spanish authorities have chosen not to officially trademark the term.
According to Relevo, the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office recently denied a request to trademark ‘El Clasico‘ by the clubs. As a result, Barca and Real now can’t use the phrase for any marketing purposes. Nevertheless, the issue may not exactly be as significant as it appears.
Slight difference to current trademark in placeThe official ruling was made because the office felt that there would potentially be confusion with another trademark already in place. Both clubs previously applied for and received a trademark of ‘ElClasico.’ The difference only being a lack of a space between the two words.
LaLiga, and the two teams, currently use this phrase to describe the matchup. The Spanish Patent and Trademark Office claimed that there was an obvious “likelihood of association” between the two terms. Barca and Real have one month to decide whether or not to appeal the decision.
The two clubs have a long history and have cemented themselves as the top teams in Spain. Barca and Real first faced off in May of 1902. They have played against each other nearly 300 times; however, there have been 254 official matches. Real currently have a slim advantage with 102 total victories in the official face-offs.
El Clasico is a relatively new phrase for the matchupWhile they have a lengthy, heated rivalry, the actual ‘El Clasico’ term is fairly new. Mainstream media only picked up the phrase in the mid-2000s. Before then, Barcelona games against Real Madrid were ‘The Derby,’ but South American influence brought the term Clasico.
Major derbies in the continent regularly go by Clasicos. The most famous South American fixture between Boca Juniors and River Plate is the Superclasico.
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It doesn't get any better than this. We preview this weekend's end of the season in the Premier League, Bundesliga, Liga MX and English Championship as a host of games with enormous implications happen across Europe.
This episode features hosts Christopher Harris and Kyle Fansler discussing everything from the promotion and relegation battles in England to where you can watch all of the major storylines this weekend. We also dive into the history of the teams who are facing promotion and peril.
Poppy Miller is one of the best studio hosts in American soccer coverage. After all, she did win the 2022 World Soccer Talk award as best presenter among stiff competition from the likes of Rebecca Lowe, Kate Abdo or Sebastian Salazar. Miller joins the World Soccer Talk podcast to talk about her background and her rise to working with CBS. There, she is the host of Serie A coverage and Box 2 Box on the CBS Golazo Network.
In this interview, Miller talks about her upbringing in Nottingham, where she developed a passion for Nottingham Forest and the sport itself. A talented player, Miller understood the challenges of turning professional. However, she wisely took advantage of her playing ability coming over to the United States to play college soccer. From there, she worked her way up from USL Championship's Charleston Battery to CBS.
Among other topics, Miller reveals her favorite soccer player she has talked to, talks about the challenges of being a soccer fan while working professionally in the sport and the potential of relegation and promotion in American soccer. She has experience covering the sport at different levels, and has seen what the sport is like lower.
We cover a range of topics including the Bundesliga title race, Premier League relegation battle, manager merry-go-rounds across Europe and other subjects. But you, the listeners, keep on pulling us back in to talk about MLS Season Pass and Major League Soccer, as a whole. We've received an avalanche of feedback about MLS Season Pass, which we share on the show. That has brought up topics such as what the long-term goal is for MLS after it finishes expanding the league, and whether the league needs to be more realistic about its place in the soccer (and sports) landscape.
This episode is in memory of Kartik Krishnaiyer's late father, who sadly passed away on Friday, May 19th. RIP.
This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, entitled Can MLS Season Pass for free sell soccer fans on MLS, is presented by Sling.
MLS is betting the farm on MLS Season Pass by offering the streaming service for free. At the same time, MLS is making its MLS 360 whip-around show available in more places for free, too. While that's all well and good, is it going to benefit Major League Soccer in both the short term and long term when it comes to increasing subscriptions to the Apple TV service, as well as being a player on the national stage?
We dive into this topic and several more related to MLS Season Pass. Many of you shared fantastic feedback in the Listener Mailbag segment too about the issues impacting Major League Soccer's growth.
In this episode, we also discuss Jose Mourinho's tactics in the Europa League semi-final with AS Roma, in addition to the news that MLS is expanding to 30 teams beginning in 2025.
Bundesliga fans in the United States will be familiar with Archie Rhind-Tutt. He is the pitchside reporter and analyst for ESPN's coverage of the Bundesliga. What makes him stand out among other analysts is his relationship with the players and coaches in the Bundesliga. In particular, he holds a special back-and-forth with Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic. He also had a good relationship with former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann.
Rhind-Tutt is an Englishman, and he is a Fulham supporter to boot. However, he fell in love with the German sport on a school trip. After growing closer to the Bundesliga, he found himself watching the league more and more. He credits that to the passion of the fans and the general environment of the Bundesliga with its community feel.
The reporter joins the World Soccer Talk podcast to talk about what makes the Bundesliga special. Plus, he reveals why he has this calm feel and what that allows him to do as an analyst and pitchside reporter. Finally, he discusses whether or not he could bring this demeanor to the Premier League, which is much more traditional and straightforward in its coverage.
This week's news that USL Super League aims to launch a D1 women's league in 2024 is big news. It's a shot across the bow to NWSL who is already established as a D1 league. Could the United States be facing a situation where it has two D1 women's leagues next year?
To discuss this and many other related points, Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer host the latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast.
In addition to discussing NWSL vs USL Super League, they analyze what the latest development means for Apple and MLS in their decision to launch a free trial of the MLS Season Pass streaming service halfway through the regular season.
Topic du jour is the just announced soccer competition Soccer Champions Tour that's coming to the United States this summer featuring Arsenal, Barcelona, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Milan and Juventus. We share the details of where the games are being played, how this summer competition may be different than others in the past, as well as which broadcast networks may be interested in showing the games in the United States.
Also discussed is how it lines up against the joint MLS and Liga MX competition Leagues Cup, and if there's enough room for two mega soccer competitions this summer.
We also discuss JJ Watt's visit to Burnley FC and whether he and his wife will be able to do as well as Wrexham AFC have done in the United States.
Meanwhile, US Soccer made a big announcement this week, so we discuss the news about getting one big step closer to naming a new US head coach. Last but not least, we discuss MLS Season Pass in the Listener Mailbag section.
Joining us today on the podcast is one of the top soccer writers in the United States, Bob Williams, who has written for many publications including The Sun, Daily Telegraph, Sport Business and more.
This episode of the World Soccer Talk podcast is presented by Sling.
Do not let the accent fool you, Semra Hunter is American. At least, that is what her passport says. Her time in Spain has made her one of the leaders in coverage of LaLiga, and her experience covering the Spanish top flight makes her one of the best hosts and pundits in soccer coverage. As of now, Semra Hunter works with iTV, Sky and LaLiga TV. Outside of that, she has also worked freelance, including the 2022 World Cup.
Hunter joins the World Soccer Talk podcast to talk about her career and how it led to Spain. Plus, she describes her career ambitions and what it has been like to cover the league she is so passionate about. Semra discusses what makes LaLiga unique, in addition to Sevilla's rollercoaster of a ride the last few years. Last but not least, Semra chats about career aspirations and whether she would be interested in a job in the United States.
You speak, we listen. Your feedback about MLS Season Pass and what you like or don't like about the streaming service has blown up our comments section and in-boxes. On this episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, we share your experiences of MLS Season Pass thus far. And it appears that the service has hit an impasse for many of you.
We wish we could have included more of your feedback in the episode about MLS Season Pass. However, we included as much as we could within the time we had.
In addition to discussing the issues that Major League Soccer faces, we also dive into a round-up of the top action from around the European leagues, as well as our continued frustration with the inconsistencies of VAR.
Last but not least, we discuss whether the Red Bull coaching system has largely been a failure when used in the English Premier League.
Former Leeds manager Jesse Marsch and assistant Chris Armas are now both available for the USMNT job. After Leeds sacked Jesse Marsch earlier this year, Armas remained at Leeds as an assistant. However, Marsch brought in Armas just 12 days before the former got the sack. Then, when Javi Gracia arrived, Armas had little impact […] Former Leeds manager Jesse Marsch and assistant Chris Armas are now both available for the USMNT job. After Leeds sacked Jesse Marsch earlier this year, Armas remained at Leeds as an assistant. However, Marsch brought in Armas just 12 days before the former got the sack. Then, when Javi Gracia arrived, Armas had little impact in terms of coaching. With Sam Allardyce now at Elland Road, Leeds and Armas parted ways, officially.
The Athletic reports that Marsch and Armas are both going to attend a Chicago Fire game this week. The MLS club has a US Open Cup tie against St. Louis CITY. Then, it plays St. Louis again, this time in league play, at the weekend. Marsch and Armas both played for Chicago Fire together in their playing days. Then, Armas was an understudy to Marsch at New York Red Bulls, where Marsch was the manager for three-and-a-half years. Armas replaced Marsch at the end of that time.
The fact that the pair is attending games in Chicago is particularly interesting. Yes, that is where Armas and Marsch both chunks of their playing careers. However, that is also the location for US Soccer’s headquarters. Therefore, the pair could meet with new USSF Sporting Director Matt Crocker. Nothing is confirmed over whether or not Marsch and Armas will meet with US Soccer over the USMNT job. Regardless, the two are strong candidates for the job.
US Soccer can now look at Marsch and Armas for USMNTThe vacancy at the head coaching spot is the hottest topic for US Soccer. In the past, Federation President Cindy Parlow Cone said on numerous occasions that she and the Federation would wait for a new sporting director before it gave any thought about a USMNT head coach. Reason being, she wanted the sporting director to have a say in the final decision.
Now that Crocker is in that role, the next natural step would be a head coach. Marsch and Armas are not alone in the race for the USMNT job. Names in that hunt range from Patrick Viera and Thierry Henry to José Mourinho and Jim Curtin. Of course, Gregg Berhalter remains a candidate to retain the post.
Leeds stint collapses for MarschMarsch always had a tough task at Leeds. He replaced a club legend in Marcelo Bielsa, who Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani sacked with the club threatening relegation.
After successfully keeping the club up last season, Leeds backed Marsch with well over $150 million on incoming transfers. Leeds did lose both Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha. Yet, bringing in Brenden Aaronson, Wilfriend Gnonto, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Marc Roca and more. It did not work, and Leeds sunk with two wins in half a year.
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Another short week to prepare for league action due to midweek NWSL Challenge Cup matches was highlighted by a national CBS broadcast on Saturday afternoon for gameweek 6. Trinity Rodman moved further along in the USWNT conversation with her performance against San Diego in that game. She showed a national television audience why she is […] Another short week to prepare for league action due to midweek NWSL Challenge Cup matches was highlighted by a national CBS broadcast on Saturday afternoon for gameweek 6. Trinity Rodman moved further along in the USWNT conversation with her performance against San Diego in that game. She showed a national television audience why she is one of the hottest young stars in the women’s game.
Lynn Williams and Megan Rapinoe made strong cases to be on the plane to the World Cup for the USWNT this week, too. This week, we also saw a dominant midfield performance from the legendary Marta of Orlando. Angel City’s Jun Endo put in a strong shift in her outing. Finally, Portland and North Carolina delivered another classic of a match.
Breaking down NWSL Gameweek 6Washington Spirit 3-1 San Diego WaveStandout performances from Trinity Rodman and Ashley Sanchez paced the Spirit’s 3-1 win. With the victory, Washington remains unbeaten on the season. Meanwhile, San Diego dropped its second-consecutive match.
A national audience on CBS broadcast was treated to a great show of attacking soccer by the Spirit. Rodman is on the cusp of breaking into a key role with the US Women’s National Team. Her goal and assist were among two more great opportunities to score.
Who else?!
Trinity Rodman slots home the opener for Washington Spirit on @CBS! pic.twitter.com/VM2baSiNb6
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) May 6, 2023
Rodman and Sanchez showed incredible understanding of each other’s game. The attacking duo combined on several potent attacking moves, leading to the Spirit’s first two goals.
Washington capped its scoring in the 80th minute with a goal from Paige Metayer. Her header followed a lovely cross from Sam Staab. Alex Morgan scored a late consolation goal for San Diego.
Unlike most standout performances this season, the Spirit did not get much in terms of attacking prowess from Ashley Hatch. Yet, that made little difference, as Washington ran out 3-1 winners.
Orlando Pride 1-0 Racing Louisville Anna Morehouse made seven saves in goal for Orlando. That helped the Pride win its second-straight, this time against Racing Louisville. Messiah Bright’s 21st-minute goal was enough for the home side to run out winners.
Bright’s goal came on a header from the center of the area that she directed to the top left corner of the goal off a corner that was well-struck by Kylie Storm.
This match was one of the best in terms of midfield play this season in NWSL. Both clubs’ midfield showed an ability to control possession in critical moments and initiate strong build-up play. Much of NWSL’s early season action has been stretched and built around wide play and counter-attacks. This match was very different.
Throughout much of the match, Jaelin Howell dictated tempo by creating attacking opportunities for Louisville. Similarly, the Orlando midfield, particularly the sublime Marta and excellent Adriana Leal were very good.
The win for the Pride further relieves the mounting pressure during the early portion of the season on Head Coach Seb Hines.
North Carolina Courage 3-3 Portland ThornsFor the second successive week, Portland rescued a point with a late goal in a 3-3 draw.
Buckle up, this was a wild one 🍿#NCvPOR presented by @Nationwide pic.twitter.com/MBHLAs31Ce
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) May 7, 2023
North Carolina welcomed over 7,000 fans to WakeMed Soccer Park for only the fifth time in club history. This rivalry has been an intense one since the epic 2017 NWSL Final in Orlando where Portland used some stingy defending to blunt a Courage side that entered that match as the best in the league by some distance. This matchup has routinely been appointment viewing in the Triangle Area of North Carolina and fans got their money’s worth for sure on Saturday.
With the crowd in an early frenzy, the Courage wasted no time in giving the fans something to cheer about. About 30 seconds after the kickoff, Ryan Williams drove toward the end line and sent a cross into the area that deflected off the unfortunate Emily Menges and into the net. The own goal gave the Courage the lead on the fastest goal scored in club history.
Portland answered 20 minutes later when Sophia Smith found Crystal Dunn in the box for a one-time redirect. Dunn’s goal against her former side was quickly canceled out. Just two minutes later, Kerolin Nicoli sent a long-range curler off the inside of the post and past Bella Bixby to put the Courage back in front. It was the third goal of the year for Kerolin.
Both sides remained unchanged at the start of the second half. Portland would again tie things up in minute 53 with a direct ball from Meghan Klingenberg that found Dunn on a darting run. The Thorns winger calmly took a right-footed shot that found the bottom left corner to even the score.
A pair of substitutes combined in minute 70 to give North Carolina its third lead of the night. Olivia Wingate made a wide run with the ball on the right wing and cut inside towards the area, then dropped a perfect lay-off to Victoria Pickett, who was making her first appearance for the Courage.
Portland leveled in minute 83 just a minute after Sophia Smith’s curling shot from the left corner of the box was saved by Casey Murphy. A challenge gave the Thorns possession at midfield, and Natalia Kuikka found Olivia Moultrie who struck from outside the box to once again level things for the visitors.
The match ended 3-3.
OL Reign 2-0 Houston DashVeronica Latsko and Jordyn Huitema scored goals as OL Reign’s good run continued in a 2-0 win over Houston on Saturday. Also of note was the contributions of Megan Rapinoe whose return to form is great news for the US Women’s National Team. With Mallory Swanson likely out of the World Cup, the US attacking options are in flux. It seems increasingly likely Rapinoe will make the final roster, something that wasn’t clear a few months ago. Her performances the last few weeks have served as reminders as to the utility she provides in wide areas in open play as well as her outstanding set piece delivery.
The home side thought they had taken the lead in the 13th minute, but VAR judged that Huitema had handled the ball before putting it in the back of the net from close range. In minute 36, Megan Rapinoe had a great opportunity to give Reign the lead from within the area, but the Dash’s Jane Campbell made an excellent save, pushing the shot away to safety.
Both sides went into halftime level, but early in the second half the home side went on top as Rapinoe streaked down the left flank and played a lofted cross to Latsko who redirected the ball with a snap header toward the near post beating Campbell.
Just 15 minutes later in minute 68, the Reign doubled the lead when Latsko became the provider, playing a cross from the right into the area which Huitema headed toward goal. Campbell got her fingertips to the ball and almost kept it from completely crossing the line. But, it did, and OL Reign scored its second for security in the win.
Chicago Red Stars 1-2 NJ/NY Gotham Lynn Williams is all the talk of NWSL lately. Perhaps motivated by the door to a USWNT return being thrown open due to Mallory Swanson’s injury, Williams is on a tear. She scored another game-winner on Sunday, her third in four weeks as Gotham defeated the Chicago Red Stars 2-1 in Bridgeview, Illinois.
Jenna Nighswonger opened the scoring in minute four converting from close range after a strong minute of build-up play by Gotham. Williams played an influential role the rest of the first half, helping create chances for herself, Yazmeen Ryan and Taylor Smith throughout the rest of the first half. Allie Long and Kristie Mewis were influential in midfield throughout the first half which culminated with a Williams goal right at the end of the half.
The second half was more even and Chicago got a goal back in minute 54. Ella Stevens scored off a set piece when she rose to head in a corner taken by Julia Bianchi. Chicago had a few chances to equalize as the second half wore on but didn’t sustain attacking moves particularly effectively. In the end, Gotham ran out 2-1 winners in a match that felt comfortable.
Angel City FC 3-2 Kansas City CurrentAngel City raced out to a three-goal lead by halftime. However, the hosts had to hold on at the end. Kansas City clawed back into the game with two goals early in the second half.
Jun Endo, Angel City’s star left-sided player, had a hand in all three Angel City FC goals. To start, she played the ball that resulted in Alyssa Thompson’s 31st-minute opener.
An absolute stunner of a goal 😱
Take a bow, Alyssa Thompson. 👏 pic.twitter.com/d5H1GixMQ4
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) May 8, 2023
Then, Endo set up Claire Emslie’s goal a dozen minutes later. Endo added one of her own in first-half stoppage time.
The match felt like it was done and dusted by halftime. Not only did Angel City enter the break with a three-goal cushion. For much of that first 45, it dominated the attacking play.
But, Kansas City fought back valiantly. Cecilia Kizer’s play was particularly impressive. Kizer set up a 57th-minute goal that Izzy Rodriguez put away brilliantly. Then, Kizer scored from inside the area just four minutes later. That cut the deficit to one. Kizer scored herself from inside the area in minute 61. She was instrumental in the link-up play. She beat several defenders on her own on multiple attacking opportunities looking to equalize after the second Current goal.
Kansas City’s best chance to salvage something from the match occurred in second-half stoppage time. Alexa Spaanstra took a layoff from Debinha and struck it almost perfectly. The shot went just wide of the near post by a matter of inches. Thus, Angel City hung on for a 3-2 victory.
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Some of the clubs in Premier League have the longest stretches of remaining in the top flight. Their period atop English soccer stretches far beyond 1992, which was the inception of the Premier League. For instance, six of the 22 charter members of the Premier League have not exited the competition. Those are Arsenal, Manchester […] Some of the clubs in Premier League have the longest stretches of remaining in the top flight. Their period atop English soccer stretches far beyond 1992, which was the inception of the Premier League.
For instance, six of the 22 charter members of the Premier League have not exited the competition. Those are Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton. Others are new to the Premier League in the modern season. Brighton, Brentford, Bournemouth, Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton Wanderers are still in the single digits when it comes to seasons in the Premier League.
Still, English soccer dates well beyond 1992. In fact, some clubs cling to that history when trying to argue against the modern day giants. Aston Villa is sixth on the total top flight wins chart with seven triumphs. However, six of those seven league wins came before World War I.
However, in terms of actual tenures in the league, certain Premier League clubs may surprise you with their longest time in the top flight.
Longest tenures in the top flight for Premier League clubsPerhaps surprisingly, at least based on current form, Everton holds the record for most seasons played in the top flight. The 2022/23 season is the 124th official season of league play in English soccer. Everton participated in 120 of those. The four seasons away from the top flight came in two spells. One was just a season away in 1930/31. Then, Everton missed out on three-successive seasons from 1951/52 through 1953/54.
Everton’s tenure in the top flight for the last 69 seasons is second-best to Arsenal, which is approaching 100 consecutive seasons of top flight soccer. Arsenal’s 97 seasons in the English first division and Premier League is a longstanding record that should continue to grow.
| Club | Consecutive seasons in top flight | Total seasons in top flight | Last promotion | | Arsenal | 97 | 106 | 1919/20 | | Everton | 69 | 120 | 1954/55 | | Liverpool | 61 | 108 | 1962/63 | | Manchester United | 48 | 98 | 1976/76 | | Tottenham Hotspur | 45 | 88 | 1978/79 | | Chelsea | 34 | 88 | 1988/89 |
However, it is Aston Villa that is second to Everton in terms of total seasons in the top flight. The seven-time winners have just one more seasons of top division play than Liverpool and three more than Arsenal. Villa put that standing to the test when it was relegated for three seasons in the late 2010s.
Manchester United rounds out the top five at 98 seasons, before Manchester City, Newcastle United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur also feature on the list.
Concluding the top 10 is the only club on the list not in the Premier League, Sunderland. A former staple of the Premier League and top flight play, Sunderland’s fall from grace, now back in the Championship, sunk it down into League One just two years after competing in the top flight.
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We've got all the info you need for how to watch the DFB-Pokal on US TV. Where to watch DFB-Pokal on US TV and streaming As of 2023, ESPN+ has the exclusive rights to the German DFB-Pokal in both English and Spanish. This is similar to the Bundesliga and 2 Bundesliga, which are also found […] We’ve got all the info you need for how to watch the DFB-Pokal on US TV.
Where to watch DFB-Pokal on US TV and streamingAs of 2023, ESPN+ has the exclusive rights to the German DFB-Pokal in both English and Spanish. This is similar to the Bundesliga and 2 Bundesliga, which are also found on ESPN+.
Rarely, select DFB-Pokal games may find their way onto traditional linear television. An example is the 2023 semi-final between RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt, which aired on ESPNU in addition to streaming on ESPN+.
As an aside, ESPN has a rights deal for the Bundesliga than goes through the 2025/26 season.
The DFB-Pokal, aka the German Cup, is the preeminent annual knockout competition in German soccer. The DFB-Pokal is considered the most important club cup competition in Germany. Bayern Munich has won the title more times than any other German club – well ahead of second place Werder Bremen with six titles. The first German Cup was played in 1935, and 64 teams each year participate in the competition.
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Each August, the German Super Cup final, featuring the league champions against the winners of the DFB-Pokal, is usually shown either on ESPN and/or ESPN+.
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Wondering how to watch the US Open Cup, America's oldest soccer competition? We've got all the info you need. Where to watch the US Open Cup on US TV and streaming 2023 is the first year of a new rights deal between US Soccer and Turner Sports. The pact has shifted US men's and women's […] Wondering how to watch the US Open Cup, America’s oldest soccer competition? We’ve got all the info you need.
Where to watch the US Open Cup on US TV and streaming2023 is the first year of a new rights deal between US Soccer and Turner Sports. The pact has shifted US men’s and women’s national team games to the TNT Network and HBO Max. But it also included the US Open Cup, however the tournament has seemingly been a bit of an afterthought.
2022 saw the tournament return after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. Every match of the tournament proper was streamed in ESPN+ that year. In 2023, however, only some early round games were officially streamed. Rounds one and two saw select games on the Bleacher Report App and YouTube page. The remainder of games were left to the teams themselves to stream.
Round three added additional games on CBS Sports Golazo Network, the free soccer streaming channel, available on CBSSports.com, Pluto TV, and through Paramount+.
Starting with the round of 32, every game is officially streamed. Bleacher Report and Golazo streams are supplemented by games hosted on U.S. Soccer’s YouTube channel.
It can get confusing to follow which games are where, so check our full US Open Cup TV and streaming schedule for the latest listings, or our free Soccer TV Schedules app.
The silver lining to the new patchwork of streaming platforms is that every game is available for free, with no subscriptions required.
As of the time of publication, details for the later rounds of the tournament have yet to be revealed, but it is possible that at least the 2023 Final will find its way onto linear TV. As evidenced by the CBS Golazo games, the Open Cup is not limited strictly to Turner platforms as part of the deal, so games could theoretically pop up anywhere.
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While a subscription is not needed to watch the US Open Cup, and the CBS Golazo Network only carries select games, Paramount+ is a good option for soccer fans. The service offers a 7-day free trial and plans start at $4.99/month. In addition to select USOC games, Paramount+ is also the English-language home to UEFA Champions League and Europa League, plus has NWSL, Serie A, the Scottish Professional Football League, the Argentine Primera and Brasileirão, and more.
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English Football League (EFL) clubs have unanimously agreed to accept a landmark deal worth £935m with Sky Sports. This deal will result in more than a thousand matches a season being broadcast live. The five-year deal is set to begin in the 2024-25 season. It will see guaranteed payments of £895m and £40m in additional […] English Football League (EFL) clubs have unanimously agreed to accept a landmark deal worth £935m with Sky Sports. This deal will result in more than a thousand matches a season being broadcast live. The five-year deal is set to begin in the 2024-25 season. It will see guaranteed payments of £895m and £40m in additional marketing benefits.
It is believed that 1,059 English Football League matches, a record number for any club football agreement, will be shown live by Sky Sports. These fixtures can be accessed through any streaming services and handheld devices. This means that the Sky streaming platform will be replacing the current iFollow service for domestic viewers.
English Football League clubs will receive 46% more in guaranteed incomeThe new deal also represents a significant rise of 50% in value over the current rights. It will also provide increased exposure to all the English Football League clubs. The Guardian reports that based on the EFL’s distribution formula, Championship clubs will earn 46% more in guaranteed income.
As part of the new agreement, League One and Two clubs will see their income raise by 25%.
EFL clubs have unanimously approved a record domestic rights deal with Sky worth £935m over a five-year period. 50% increase compared to existing deal with 1,059 live games starting in 2024/25. 15:00 blackout remains.
328 Championship matches
248 League One matches
248 League… pic.twitter.com/cdPyeiZPC5— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) May 5, 2023
Each league weekend will see 10 fixtures being shown live, with five from the Sky Bet Championship and others including coverage of League One and League Two clubs. Moreover, fans will also be able to tune in to watch each fixture from the Carabao Cup and EFL Trophy.
Saturday blackout will remain in place despite fan-oppositionThe Saturday blackout period, however, still remains. No matches can be shown between 2:15 pm and 5:15 pm. This means that live fixtures will take place outside those times.
It is also reported that Sky Sports and the English Football League will work hand in hand to improve the coverage and keep viewers engaged by introducing more cameras closer to the action.
Sky Sports is expected to invest significantly in their infrastructure with a minimum of eight cameras to broadcast the action for existing channels.
Moreover, Sky commentary will be provided for the matches that will be streamed with a minimum of four cameras for Championship and League One matches, and a minimum of two cameras in League Two.
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In 2023, Major League Soccer has broken new ground in sports broadcasting with the introduction of MLS Season Pass. But how much is MLS Season Pass from Apple TV? A select number of games throughout the season are still shown on FOX's traditional national TV networks. But the league has largely left the old ways […] In 2023, Major League Soccer has broken new ground in sports broadcasting with the introduction of MLS Season Pass. But how much is MLS Season Pass from Apple TV?
A select number of games throughout the season are still shown on FOX’s traditional national TV networks. But the league has largely left the old ways behind, and have gone all-in on streaming. In partnership with Apple TV, MLS Season Pass gives subscribers access to every MLS regular season, playoff, and Leagues Cup match, with no blackouts or restrictions.
The service also includes a whip-around show (MLS 360), and select games from the division 3 MLS NEXT Pro league and youth MLS NEXT competitions. In addition, exclusive video content from each team is available through MLS Season Pass.
A selection of games throughout the season are presented free to existing Apple TV+ subscribers, and select others are completely free on the Apple TV App.
But whether you’re a casual fan or hardcore supporter, MLS Season Pass is the only way to see every game. So, how will it impact your wallet?
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Breaking down the cost of MLS Season PassFirst off, while the service is accessed via Apple TV, it is not included as part of an Apple TV+ subscription. That streaming service, with movies and shows such as Ted Lasso, is a separate cost. But you do not have to subscribe to Apple TV+ ($6.99/month) to get access to MLS Season Pass. However, subscribers to both do receive a discount.
Here’s the rundown of the different ways to get access, and the cost for each:
MLS Season Ticket Holders:Have season tickets to your local MLS team? If so, good news. MLS Season Pass is free for each full-season ticket account. You get one subscription to the service at no additional cost.
Apple TV+ SubscRibers:If you’ve already been paying to watch Ted Lasso, For All Mankind, or other Apple TV+ programming, you can save a few bucks when you add MLS Season Pass.
A subscription to Season Pass will run you $12.99/month, or you can save more by purchasing the whole season at once for $79.
Currently, you can get a free 3-month subscription to Apple TV+ if you buy an Apple device. The standard price for Apple TV+, after a free 7-day trial, is $6.99/month. In addition, “Apple One” bundles are available that include Apple TV+ along with other services like iCould storage, Apple Music, and more. These plans start at $16.95/month, so if you’re a power Apple user the bundle could be a smart option to save a few more bucks.
MLS Season Pass Only:If you’re not a season ticket holder or Apple TV+ subscriber, you’ll pay the most. The standalone monthly cost is $14.99/month, or $99 for the entire season.
So there you have it. Still not ready to take the plunge, and have questions about MLS Season Pass? Check out our FAQ or leave a comment below!
Luka Modric will extend his contract with Real Madrid. Reports claim that the Croatian has reached a total agreement with the Spanish Giants. As per Spanish media outlet Relovo, the 37-year-old and the club have agreed upon the contract-length and salary that has been suggested. Modric will to sign the paperwork in the coming days. […] Luka Modric will extend his contract with Real Madrid. Reports claim that the Croatian has reached a total agreement with the Spanish Giants. As per Spanish media outlet Relovo, the 37-year-old and the club have agreed upon the contract-length and salary that has been suggested.
Modric will to sign the paperwork in the coming days. This should take place before the first leg of the Champions League semifinal against Manchester City. However, he remains a doubt for the crucial encounter through a thigh injury. The new deal will see the Croatian stay in the club’s second salary scale. This leaves him behind only the likes of Eden Hazard and Karim Benzema.
There were earlier rumors that Modric could leave the club. He was linked with a chance to join his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia. However, recent developments have squashed those claims. President Florentino Perez moved to reassure him that a new contract was forthcoming.
Luka Modric always intended to stay in SpainModric always made it clear that it was his intention to stay for as long as his age and physique allows. The midfielder had earlier said in March, “I hope and believe I will stay at Real Madrid.”
Modric joins Toni Kroos as the latest player to have extended his contract for another year following in the footsteps of the German who signed a similar deal last summer.
Real Madrid are prepared to meet BVB to negotiate the fee for Jude Bellingham deal — it will include add-ons. 🚨⚪️
New meeting in May, Real Madrid want to respect BVB being in the title race.
Real have agreed personal terms with Bellingham’s camp, as called this week. pic.twitter.com/OG1XkIDt2w
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 6, 2023
Jude Bellingham’s imminent arrival hasn’t impacted Modric’s futureThe Bernabeu outfit also believes that the duo will help ease Jude Bellingham into the squad. This is dependent on if and when the English midfielder joins the club.
Real are in pole position favorites to land the Borussia Dortmund player with reliable transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano claiming that the two clubs are prepared to meet to negotiate the fee for the 19-year-old. Bellingham also has agreed personal terms with the reigning Champions League winners.
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The Liverpool 23/24 kit is here, and it's a trip into the past. The new design, which debuts at Anfield in the club's final home match on May 20, is a tribute to the 1973/74 Liverpool shirt. That season was the legendary manager Bill Shankly's final with the club. 50 years on from that FA […] The Liverpool 23/24 kit is here, and it’s a trip into the past.
The new design, which debuts at Anfield in the club’s final home match on May 20, is a tribute to the 1973/74 Liverpool shirt. That season was the legendary manager Bill Shankly’s final with the club. 50 years on from that FA Cup-winning side, Liverpool are bringing back the classic look.
Of course, it’s Liverpool, so the top isn’t that dissimilar from most of their shirts over the years. Let’s take a closer look:
Classic simplicity This is about as straightforward as kit design gets. A simple red top, with a white ring collar and sleeve cuffs. Sponsor and Nike detailing is also in white.
The original shirt from the 70s, of course, did not have sponsor logos. And that strip was made by Umbro. But the new version is about as faithful of a modern recreation as you could hope for. The standalone Liverbird and L.F.C., in lieu of the full crest, always looks great on the kits.
The top features a wavy embossed texture throughout, similar to other recent Nike efforts, which gives a bit of additional up-close interest. It’s not clear if they are wearing different retail versions of the shirt (match vs stadium versions), but the shirts worn by members of the LFC women’s team in official photos do not feature this texture.
While the design of the shirt itself doesn’t scream 1970s, the team photo shoot sure did. Complete with wood paneling and goofy pants, it looks like they had some fun playing into the theme.
Official photos provided by the club did not showcase these details, but the eternal flames and “97” will once again adorn the upper back of the shirt, in honor of those lost at the Hillsborough disaster. In addition, there is a custom number and name font for cup competitions and friendlies, based on Liverpool’s street signs.
Reviewing the Liverpool 23/24 kitIt’s hard to screw up a classic design like Liverpool‘s, especially one based on a historic top from a winning team.
The Reds and Nike have done the job here, recreating a classic Liverpool look in modern style. It’s nothing remarkable, but given the limitations when working with an iconic club with a traditionally simple shirt, it’s just fine.
It would’ve been nice to see them go the extra mile with the 70s tribute and do without sponsors (or at least render them in tone-on-tone red). But in today’s modern, cash-driven sport, that’s an unrealistic dream. Either way, Liverpool will be looking sharp.
Grade: A-
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Despite Apple and MLS being unwilling to share any metrics about how MLS Season Pass is doing, it's safe to say that MLS Season Pass is not in the zeitgeist of soccer watching in the United States. On this episode, we share suggestions on how MLS Season Pass can get more subscriptions, as well as improve as a service. But the inability of MLS Season Pass to be a runaway hit thus far raises bigger questions about Major League Soccer that Apple TV cannot solve.
Hosts Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer discuss what the league and Apple can do to make improvements, as well as the issues that are causing a lot of frustration among soccer fans in the United States who want to watch MLS.
Even though there are only three midweek games in the Premier League, each one carries its own significance. European placement, relegation and even the title race have implications in the trio of games. That starts with Liverpool hosting Fulham, a rematch of these clubs' opening game of the 2022/23 season. That 2-2 draw set the […] Even though there are only three midweek games in the Premier League, each one carries its own significance. European placement, relegation and even the title race have implications in the trio of games.
That starts with Liverpool hosting Fulham, a rematch of these clubs’ opening game of the 2022/23 season. That 2-2 draw set the tone for both clubs over the rest of the season. Liverpool has battled relative mediocrity in a disappointing season. Fulham, on the other hand, contended with some of the best clubs. It is poised for a top-of-the-table finish this season.
Also on Wednesday, the favorites for the Premier League, Manchester City, look to take a step toward a fifth Premier League crown in the last six seasons. City hosts West Ham United, the team Erling Haaland scored his first Premier League goal against in his league debut. West Ham is just about clear of the drop. With four points between the Hammers and the bottom three, it can rely on its remaining games, as City on the road is a tall order.
Rounding out the midweek fixtures is the best of the bunch. Brighton and Hove Albion hosts Manchester United in a rematch of the FA Cup semifinal. Brighton stunned Old Trafford in these clubs’ first meeting of the season with a 2-1 win. If it can do the same to third-place United again, it would open up possibilities. The Seagulls have played three fewer games than many of the clubs above them. Therefore, if it can win those games, Brighton can jump into the Europa League spots.
EPL Commentators on NBC: Midweek in MayWednesday, May 33 p.m. — Manchester City vs. West Ham. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Peter Drury and Lee Dixon.
3 p.m. — Liverpool vs. Fulham. Peacock Premium — David Stowell and Stephen Warnock.
Thursday, May 43 p.m. — Brighton and Hove Albion vs. Manchester United. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Conor McNamara and Matt Holland.
Liverpool is seemingly the frontrunner to sign Alexis Mac Allister this summer. The Daily Mail even believes that his Brighton & Hove Albion teammates see his future with the Merseyside club. It is widely expected that the 24-year-old Argentina international will depart the South Coast this summer. This is despite the fact that Mac Allister […] Liverpool is seemingly the frontrunner to sign Alexis Mac Allister this summer. The Daily Mail even believes that his Brighton & Hove Albion teammates see his future with the Merseyside club. It is widely expected that the 24-year-old Argentina international will depart the South Coast this summer. This is despite the fact that Mac Allister still has multiple years on his current contract.
Soccer transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has also claimed that Jurgen Klopp’s club has already approached the player.
🚨 Liverpool have presented their project and also financial proposal to Alexis Mac Allister. The club will insist in the next weeks; discussions advancing but agreement not done yet. #LFC
Feeling remains Alexis will 100% leave Brighton and it will be early, May or June. pic.twitter.com/Z7sJ0qValK
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 4, 2023
Midfielder has become hot property on the South CoastMac Allister’s stock has risen quickly since his arrival to the Premier League side in early 2020. The versatile midfielder can play multiple positions across midfield. He has even filled in up front for the dynamic Brighton team at times. Mac Allister has increased his scoring in each season with the Seagulls since a move from Boca Juniors. During the current campaign, the Argentine racked up 10 goals in 33 total appearances for his club.
There’s no secret that Liverpool need to retool their midfield. They currently have an aging core group in the middle of the pitch and need reinforcements this summer. The Merseyside club is losing Naby Keita, Arthur Melo, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlin and James Milner as well. All of these players will be out of contract in late June. Milner is reportedly set to sign for Brighton on a free transfer.
Liverpool could shell out up to $88 million for Mac AllisterThe Reds will, however, not get Mac Allister for a bargain. Brighton brass are tough negotiators and a fee for the star could reach $88 million. The Seagulls previously quickly turned down an $80 million offer from Arsenal for fellow midfielder Moises Caicedo in January.
While the aforementioned potential fee is a huge sum of money, it would be cheaper than pursuing Jude Bellingham. Liverpool previously pulled out of the race to sign the teen due to his rumored $110 million price tag. The Reds could essentially sign two solid players for the price of the world-class England international.
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Paris Saint-Germain denounced club supporters that gathered outside of Neymar's home on Wednesday. The relatively small group of fans essentially staged a protest next to the Brazilian's home. They called for the 31-year-old forward to leave the club by chanting "get lost!" "Paris Saint-Germain most strongly condemns the intolerable and insulting actions of a small […] Paris Saint-Germain denounced club supporters that gathered outside of Neymar’s home on Wednesday. The relatively small group of fans essentially staged a protest next to the Brazilian’s home. They called for the 31-year-old forward to leave the club by chanting “get lost!”
“Paris Saint-Germain most strongly condemns the intolerable and insulting actions of a small group of individuals that took place on Wednesday,” said the club in an official press release.
“Whatever the differences of opinion, nothing justifies such actions. The club gives its full support to its players, its staff and all those targeted by such shameful behavior.”
📸 PSG fans in front of Neymar's house pic.twitter.com/wXgIOBNM6M
— ParisienTimes (@parisientimes) May 3, 2023
Neymar hits back at PSG fans with Instagram ‘likes’Neymar responded to the fans with a post on his Instagram story. “Don’t let people put you in their storm, put them in your peace,” proclaimed the Brazilian in the temporary post. While seemingly taking the high road with the subdued words, Neymar liked a few interesting posts as well.
The former Barcelona star liked a post labeling PSG a “small club.” He then also liked another post claiming that he and his teammate Lionel Messi were both happier with Barca. PSG recently suspended Messi for skipping a training visit to Saudi Arabia. The decision has amplified rumors that the World Cup winner with Argentina will depart PSG at the end of the season.
Star’s future with club remains up in the airNeymar’s latest issues with the Parisian fans will most likely continue similar rumors for him as well. It remains to be seen if the Brazilian will remain with PSG once Messi leaves this summer. Neymar does, however, still have multiple years remaining on his current contract.
PSG fans have had a bit of a contentious relationship with Neymar since he arrived in 2017. Despite winning nine significant trophies with the club, they have failed to collect the elusive Champions League title. Nevertheless, Neymar has certainly performed on the pitch. He currently has 18 goals and 17 assists in 29 total matches in an injury-shortened season. The electric forward has not played since suffering an ankle injury in February.
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Roma manager Jose Mourinho has admitted to wearing a wire during his club's matchup with Monza on Wednesday, saying he wanted to "protect" himself from referee Daniele Chiffi. “I’m not stupid, you know,” Mourinho stated after the game. “Today, I went to the game with a microphone. I recorded everything. From the moment I left the […] Roma manager Jose Mourinho has admitted to wearing a wire during his club’s matchup with Monza on Wednesday, saying he wanted to “protect” himself from referee Daniele Chiffi.
“I’m not stupid, you know,” Mourinho stated after the game. “Today, I went to the game with a microphone. I recorded everything. From the moment I left the locker room, to the moment I returned. I protected myself.”
“I stopped [talking] 20-30 minutes from the end because I knew he would give me a red card for anything. I didn’t give him the opportunity. I decided no, that’s enough.”
Draw for Roma leaves them outside of a European placeRoma went on to draw the match against Monza 1-1. Stephan El Shaarawy opened the scoring for Mourinho’s men, but the hosts leveled the scoreline thanks to a goal from Luca Caldirola. Chiffi sent off Roma defender Zeki Celik in added time as well. The draw leaves the club sitting seventh in the Serie A table. They have failed to win in each of their previous three top-flight matches.
The veteran coach was not, however, done lambasting the match referee. “Believe me, I have dealt with many bad referees,” said Mourinho. “Usually, when I talk about referees, it is because they have a direct influence on the game.”
“He is horrible, he makes no human connection with anyone, he has no empathy. Unfortunately, this too is a sign of Roma’s weakness as a club, because we do not have the strength of other clubs who can say we don’t want this referee.”
Jose Mourinho and referee clashed during match with MilanIt seems as if Mourinho’s issue with Chiffi originated in a 3-1 defeat to AC Milan in January of 2022. The referee sent off two Roma players and also awarded Milan two penalty kicks. After that particular match, Mourinho said that he didn’t understand Chiffi’s decisions.
Roma and its manager will look to get back on track against Inter Milan on Saturday.
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Rob Phillips is a commentator and reporter for the BBC Radio Wales, and the preeminent radio voice for soccer in Wales. With a 40-year plus career in journalism and broadcasting, Phillips has called many of Wrexham’s games this season as the club secured promotion back to the Football League. Phillips talks to World Soccer Talk about the historic season for Wrexham, the impact Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have had on the club and the community and what the club’s outlook is for next season and beyond.
Phillips keys in on how Rob McElhenney & Ryan Reynolds have galvanized the community, other clubs that Rob and Ryan considered buying instead of Wrexham, what Rob & Ryan have done at Wrexham that Vincent Tan and the American hedge-fund owners were unable to do at Cardiff and Swansea, why Wrexham has been the perfect takeover, how many clubs have been promoted consecutively from the National League to League Two and to League One, the beauty of promotion and relegation, and whether Wrexham can make it all the way to the Premier League.
Wrexham and Chelsea are playing in North Carolina this summer, but tickets are already snatched up. The general sale of tickets sold out in an eye-popping four days. General sale of tickets only started last week, but those are gone. Granted, tickets are still available via reseller websites. However, this often comes at a premium […] Wrexham and Chelsea are playing in North Carolina this summer, but tickets are already snatched up. The general sale of tickets sold out in an eye-popping four days. General sale of tickets only started last week, but those are gone. Granted, tickets are still available via reseller websites. However, this often comes at a premium for those trying to see the game.
The two clubs are playing at Kenan Memorial Stadium, the home of the University of North Carolina Football. With a capacity of 51,000, it is clearly a highly anticipated matchup. Chelsea is one of the Big 6 in England. Despite a remarkably disappointing season, the star talent in the squad is there. Even if fans saw one of the three games Chelsea played in the United States last year, this squad is nearly a wholesale change.
Then, Wrexham continues to grow in popularity in the United States. Rivaling MLS entirely in terms of how popular each is, more and more Americans are interested in seeing what the Welsh club has to offer. Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds are pouncing on the growth of the club in the United States, and this is one of a few games the club is involved in.
Even if options are officially sold out, you can still purchase tickets for the July 19 contest in Chapel Hill, NC.
“It’s no surprise that the pairing of global football and one of American college football’s great venues is a hot ticket,” said Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan. “This a must-see match on the summer soccer calendar in America.”
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Wrexham and Chelsea have tickets to other games, tooWhile Chelsea and Wrexham fans in particular are looking forward to this friendly, there are plenty of other games featuring in the schedule of soccer friendlies in the United States this summer. For example, both clubs already have two other games on the docket this summer.
Starting with Chelsea, the Blues have a total of five games in the United States. Three of those are part of the Premier League Summer Series against Fulham, Newcastle and Brighton. However, the Blues also added a friendly against Borussia Dortmund at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL.
Wrexham also has other games in the works. One of those is against the Manchester United academy in San Diego. Just before then, Wrexham is playing the reserve team for LA Galaxy, also in California.
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Arsenal beat crosstown rivals Chelsea 3-1 on Tuesday night at the Emirates Stadium to go back into first in the Premier League table. The hosts collected three points thanks to three first-half goals. Martin Ødegaard led the onslaught by Arsenal with a brace in the opening period. In a way, the Gunners had to record a […] Arsenal beat crosstown rivals Chelsea 3-1 on Tuesday night at the Emirates Stadium to go back into first in the Premier League table. The hosts collected three points thanks to three first-half goals. Martin Ødegaard led the onslaught by Arsenal with a brace in the opening period.
In a way, the Gunners had to record a victory. Manchester City has the inside track to win the league this season. Even though Arsenal ends the day at the top of the table, it has played two more games than Manchester City. However, Arsenal’s lead at the top is just one point.
Chelsea, on the other hand, needed a win to help avoid a stay in the bottom half of the standings. The Blues have not won a league match since the middle of March.
Ødegaard scores first two goalsMartin Ødegaard scored the opening goal of the match in the 18th minute after the hosts dominated early on. The club captain received a clever low cross from Granit Xhaka near the edge of the box. Ødegaard then struck a perfectly placed shot into the top corner of Kepa Arrizabalaga’s goal. The Spaniard was able to get fingertips on the ball, but couldn’t keep it out.
Arsenal strike first against Chelsea! #ARSCHE
📺: @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/BHgDXsCQsU
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) May 2, 2023
Xhaka and Ødegaard linked up again for Arsenal’s second goal of the night. The final ball and first-time strike was nearly a carbon copy of the opening goal. Xhaka once again found Ødegaard with a low cross, this time a little further inside Chelsea’s box. The Norwegian creative midfielder then scored his second goal of the match and 14th in Premier League play this season.
The Gunners, however, weren’t done firing in the first half. Gabriel Jesus scored his team’s third goal in a 16-minute span. After a bit of chaos inside Kepa’s area, the Brazilian forward pounced on a loose ball and placed it into the back of the net. It was his fifth goal in his last six matches with Arsenal.
DOMINANCE from Arsenal. #ARSCHE
📺: @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/6q8TJ0gDpm
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) May 2, 2023
Madueke scores first Premier League goal for Chelsea as silver lining against ArsenalThe visitors would be able to grab a goal back in the 65th minute. Mateo Kovacic found Noni Madueke in acres of space with a great ball over the top of Arsenal’s back line. The winger may not have made perfect contact with his shot on goal, but they all count the same. It was his first-ever Premier League goal for the club since his January move to west London. Arsenal have now not kept a clean sheet in any of their previous seven matches.
Chelsea’s consolation goal would be the final major moment of the match. Arsenal now leap-frog City to move to the top of the Premier League table. However, the reigning champs can go back ahead in the standings with a win against West Ham on Wednesday.
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PSG suspended Lionel Messi for a mid-season visit to Saudi Arabia. The Argentine forward is a promoter for Visit Saudi, the country's tourism board, and he has a clause in his contract that requires him to visit the country and post on his social media pages. However, his recent trip did not have the authorization […] PSG suspended Lionel Messi for a mid-season visit to Saudi Arabia. The Argentine forward is a promoter for Visit Saudi, the country’s tourism board, and he has a clause in his contract that requires him to visit the country and post on his social media pages. However, his recent trip did not have the authorization of his club.
According to French outlet RMC Sport, the Parisian club is now suspending Lionel Messi for two weeks without training and pay. He will miss a pair of Ligue Un games that could see PSG clinch another league title.
However, it is the fact that the league title is not secure that may have led to the suspension. Messi was seen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the day after PSG lost to midtable Lorient. Consequently, he missed a recovery session. This not only surprised teammates and manager Christophe Galtier but irked them. Messi has twice canceled trips to Saudi Arabia. That includes after Bayern Munich knocked Messi and PSG out of the UEFA Champions League. The result frustrated Messi, who stayed in Paris to train.
Messi’s camp called the fiasco with traveling to Saudi Arabia a misunderstanding. Messi requested the time away from the club to uphold his end of the over-$30 million deal with Visit Saudi. While he thought the club granted permission, it evidently did not.
🚨 Paris Saint-Germain have decided to suspend Lionel Messi with immediate effect for two weeks, sources confirm.
The suspension will take place now after Messi’s trip to Saudi NOT authorized by the club as per @RMCSport.
Messi side, still waiting on official communication. pic.twitter.com/j223WK2r5Z
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 2, 2023
PSG suspension of Messi after Saudi Arabia trip leaves questionsRegardless of who is in the right, this creates a serious rift in the relationship between Messi and the club. Previous reports said Messi was not going to renew his contract with PSG. That makes him available as soon as the end of this season. Major League Soccer and clubs in Saudi Arabia are the most likely of the two, with his former club Barcelona fighting for his signature, too.
However, Guillem Balague, writing for BBC Sport, says the return to Barcelona looks bleaker each day.
“The club will have to present a viability plan to La Liga, which will mean more wage cuts, players sold and others arriving on free transfers,” Balague wrote. “There is even talk about terminating some players’ contracts. Only when all this is sorted out can they think about returning into the transfer market for new players, among them Messi.”
That is a tall task, even if the divide between PSG and Messi continues to grow.
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp could be set for a ban and fine for his antics during a match on Sunday. The German coach wildly celebrated his team's winning goal against Tottenham Hotspur in front of fourth official John Brooks. Following the incident, Klopp collected a pulled hamstring and a yellow card from referee Paul Tierney. […] Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp could be set for a ban and fine for his antics during a match on Sunday. The German coach wildly celebrated his team’s winning goal against Tottenham Hotspur in front of fourth official John Brooks. Following the incident, Klopp collected a pulled hamstring and a yellow card from referee Paul Tierney. Liverpool went on to win the game 4-3 in dramatic fashion.
The Liverpool boss also claimed that Tierney had something “against” his club during his postgame interview. Klopp expressed regret about the incident and clarified his comments about Tierney during a press conference on Tuesday.
Klopp claims referee wanted to send him off“The whole situation should not have happened at all,” claimed Klopp. “It was out of emotion and anger in that moment. That’s why I celebrated the way I did. We won a game 4-3 in a spectacular manner and the only headlines I created and I really regret that. It’s not necessary and not how it should be.”
“I couldn’t get close to the fourth official, I felt my muscle [after pulling a hamstring]. That’s it,” Klopp continued. “Then Paul Tierney came over to me, I didn’t expect a red. I expected yellow. He said to me: ‘For me it’s red, but because [you taunted the fourth official], it’s yellow.’ I said, ‘Red card for what?'”
“I went in, tried to calm down and couldn’t when I spoke to [the] press. Then I said that what he said was ‘not OK.’ I thought it wasn’t OK because it wasn’t a red but I opened the box with that. I should’ve just said he said it was a red card. Rest was how I felt at that moment.”
England’s Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) have backed Tierney, claiming that the referee “acted in a professional manner.” However, the Premier League has removed Tierney from officiating a top-flight match for this weekend. Then, the FA officially charged Klopp for his comments. The manager has until May 5 to answer the charges.
BREAKING: 🚨 Jurgen Klopp has been charged by the FA for his comments on Paul Tierney. pic.twitter.com/i8xhMz2jki
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) May 2, 2023
Coach and official have contentious pastKlopp and Tierney have clashed numerous times in recent seasons. The referee reportedly told Klopp to “get over it” after he admitted to missing a foul on then-Reds midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum in 2020. Klopp also fumed at Tierney during another matchup with Spurs in 2022. Harry Kane avoided getting sent off for a dangerous foul, but Tierney then sent off Andrew Robertson late in the game. Nevertheless, Liverpool has lost just four of 25 total matches in which Tierney has been the match referee.
There are conflicting opinions in England on how to handle Klopp’s latest outburst. Many pundits, including BT Sport commentator Chris Sutton, believe the manager deserves to be handed a touchline ban. However, former Premier League referee Peter Walton thinks a fine will suffice. Walton claimed on Tuesday that Klopp was inappropriate and should be condemned to the public.
An official ruling by the Premier League should be expected soon. Klopp already received a one-match touchline ban earlier this season for berating a referee’s assistant in October.
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The latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling. Hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer, this episode focuses on what makes relegation is appealing to watch, as a neutral. Plus, we take a closer look at the race to avoid relegation. The clubs in the Premier League fighting to stay up are West Ham, Southampton, Leeds, Everton, Leicester and Nottingham Forest.
We also discuss when the concept of relegation was created in soccer, what makes it so appealing, and whether there's anything like it in American sports.
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Fulham defender and key United States player Tim Ream is out for the season with an apparent right elbow injury. The Fulham physio helped him off the pitch with his right elbow in a sling. The injury could be concerning for Anthony Hudson and the United States ahead of the Nations League semifinals, where they […] Fulham defender and key United States player Tim Ream is out for the season with an apparent right elbow injury.
The Fulham physio helped him off the pitch with his right elbow in a sling.
The injury could be concerning for Anthony Hudson and the United States ahead of the Nations League semifinals, where they will take on Mexico.
Ream was injured against Manchester CityReam started for Fulham in Sunday’s match against Manchester City, a game that would not bring Fulham closer to the European places nor bring them down towards the red.
Ream had a nightmare start to the game as he conceded a penalty within the first three minutes, colliding with Julian Alvarez inside the penalty box as the Argentine looked to control a Mahrez cut-back.
Up stepped Erling Haaland, who scored the penalty to mark his 50th goal of the season, thirty-four of which have come in the Premier League.
Each game brings new records for Haaland, and this goal made him the most prolific top-flight striker in England for 90 years.
Ream has suspected broken armReam was on the pitch to watch Carlos Vinicius equalize, but hobbled off the pitch after he and Alvarez tangled, causing Ream to slip and Alvarez to accidentally stomp on his arm.
Although nothing is official, many believe the injury is a broken arm.
Fulham ended up losing 2-1 after Alvarez’s sensational winner in the 35th minute.
Just STUNNING by Julian Alvarez. 😍
📺: @USANetwork | #FULMCI pic.twitter.com/2S3zSroN3Z
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) April 30, 2023
Genk’s Mark McKenzie, Nashville’s Mark Zimmerman, LAFC’s Aaron Long, or even Birmingham’s Auston Trusty could replace Ream at the center-back position.
Although the US will be anxious to lose so much experience in the back line with Ream’s injury, they still have a lot of depth in the center-back position.
Tim Ream has played 34 Premier League games for Fulham this season, getting one goal. He’s been indispensable for the Cottagers this season as they stroll to a mid-table spot.
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German police have reportedly raided Bayern Munich's headquarters. Bild is claiming that police blitzed the Bundesliga club in search of certain financial documents. The raid, however, does not necessarily involve a case surrounding the German club. Instead, authorities are building a money laundering case against Alisher Usmanov. The German outlet reached out to the prosecutor's […] German police have reportedly raided Bayern Munich’s headquarters. Bild is claiming that police blitzed the Bundesliga club in search of certain financial documents. The raid, however, does not necessarily involve a case surrounding the German club. Instead, authorities are building a money laundering case against Alisher Usmanov.
The German outlet reached out to the prosecutor’s office to obtain clarity on the subject matter. “Our authority is not conducting any investigations or fines against FC Bayern Munich or those responsible or members of the club,” stated the authorities.
📷 MegaFon branding disappears from Goodison Park overnight after Everton suspend commercial ties with Alisher Usmanov’s companies #EFC #EvertonFC pic.twitter.com/r85afxrGDk
— PA Dugout (@PAdugout) March 3, 2022
Usmanov financially linked with EvertonHowever, police are currently looking into Usmanov. The Uzbek-Russian oligarch was sanctioned by British authorities because of his personal ties with Russian president Vladimir Putin. Anyone directly linked with Putin saw their assets frozen following Russian’s invasion of Ukraine. Usmanov’s financial involvement with Premier League club Everton is clear.
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Everton released an official statement on Usmanov’s involvement in the club. The Merseyside club confirmed that they would suspend sponsorship agreements with three businesses linked with Usmanov.
Investigators from the Federal Criminal Police Office searched the Allianz Arena and the headquarters of FC Bayern on Tuesday. Reason: A money laundering procedure against Russian oligarch and billionaire Alisher Usmanov [@BILD] pic.twitter.com/nWmDGA9dxI
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) April 28, 2023
Along with these sponsorship deals, Usmanov also has personal ties with current Everton owner Farhad Moshiri. There have even been allegations that Moshiri was merely a front and Usmanov actually owned the club. However, Usmanov’s personal spokesperson has denied these claims.
“Mr. Moshiri did at times turn to Mr. Usmanov for advice given the latter’s significant experience in football, but [Moshiri] made all the decisions,” claimed the spokesperson.
Oligarch also has ties to Bayern’s honorary presidentWhilst never having hid his business links with Everton, the recent Usmanov-linked raid on Bayern Munich’s offices raises eyebrows. The German club’s honorary president Uli Hoeneß is apparently familiar with the oligarch. According to the aforementioned news source, the duo own properties in the same area of Germany. Usmanov was also given VIP tickets to Champions League matches at the Allianz Arena in the past as well.
This week’s raid is an attempt to gain more information about Usmanov’s alleged money laundering. The oligarch’s yacht was confiscated and his three German villas were all searched in 2022. Despite owning and living in Bavaria, Usmanov apparently never filed a German tax form.
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Barcelona have made the decision to shut down Barca TV in attempts to cut costs. The Spanish club informed multinational telecommunications company Telefonica that they will not renew their contract this summer. An official statement is expected from the team in the coming weeks. Barca TV launched in 1999 as a way to help grow […] Barcelona have made the decision to shut down Barca TV in attempts to cut costs. The Spanish club informed multinational telecommunications company Telefonica that they will not renew their contract this summer. An official statement is expected from the team in the coming weeks.
Barca TV launched in 1999 as a way to help grow the club’s reach. Telefonica currently manages the television channel for the club. The current contract between the two sides will expire on June 30th. Barcelona’s decision will apparently see around 120 employees lose their jobs. This includes both full-time employees and freelancers.
Today, all those involved with Barça Studios, we were officially told that the entire production company will cease its operations. 120 of us will not be renewed come the end of June. It’s with a heavy heart that I part ways with the exciting project started some 4 years ago.
— Diego Lorijn (@DiegoLorijn) April 27, 2023
Barca TV employees previously held strikesWorkers from Barca TV previously organized multiple strikes over poor work conditions last year. The strikes seemingly helped, as the protests ended after nearly a month. However, The Athletic reported that the workers stated that “there were still problems to be solved.”
However, there are suggestions that the LaLiga leaders will use their own production company, Barca Studios, to create new video content. This would essentially help fill the void left behind by axing the station. This remains unconfirmed.
Spanish club has various financial issuesVarious financial problems have hit the Catalan giants in recent months. The club were fined for violating Financial Fair Play rules earlier in the year. To help ease these issues the Spanish side sold 24.5% of Barca Studios to help raise funds.
Juventus and Barcelona could both be BANNED from Europe next season: Falsified finances, disgraced board members resigning en masse and £6.5m paid to a REFEREE chief… how have two footb…
via https://t.co/t7Lq79y5hK https://t.co/ik0kbZ9Y67— Prof Imonokha Enakhena Jr (@IEnakhena) April 26, 2023
Orpheus Media reportedly purchased the stake for around $220 million. Generating this money essentially helped Los Cules purchase Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich last summer. The Polish striker joined the Spanish outfit for around $45 million.
Spending freely on transfers and having a bloated wage bill has also forced the club to find multiple ways to raise significant money. Along with selling a stake in Barca Studios, the Blaugrana have also increased income by securing stadium financing.
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Details about Arsenal-Man United tickets for this summer's friendly in July have been announced. The July 22nd exhibition game at MetLife Stadium in the New York/New Jersey area features two of the biggest clubs in English football history. Expectations are that the game will sell out pretty quickly. Arsenal-Man United tickets are available now for […] Details about Arsenal-Man United tickets for this summer’s friendly in July have been announced. The July 22nd exhibition game at MetLife Stadium in the New York/New Jersey area features two of the biggest clubs in English football history. Expectations are that the game will sell out pretty quickly.
Arsenal-Man United tickets are available now for pre-sale. For everyone else, tickets are available on general sale through Ticketmaster beginning Thursday, May 4.
The highly-anticipated Arsenal against Manchester United game is the first time the two clubs play each other in the United States.
Arsenal Man United tickets on sale nowFor Manchester United, the game marks the start of a two-week tour of the USA, marking the first time in five years that the Red Devils have played in America, and the first time in 12 years in New York. Arsenal previously visited the U.S. in 2022.
“We are honored to host this historic match between Manchester United and Arsenal, two of the world’s most storied soccer clubs,” said Ron VanDeVeen, MetLife Stadium President & CEO. “We look forward to providing an unforgettable experience for the passionate fans who will come from near and far to witness this once-in-a-lifetime event.”
Here are the ticket details for the Arsenal and Manchester United games announced so far this summer. All times listed are in the Eastern US timezone.
Wednesday, July 19
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Manchester United vs Wrexham AFC, in San Diego, CA; 4:30PM Find Tickets
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Excitement building for English soccer matchManchester United and Arsenal are two of the most famous and successful clubs in English football, with 114 major trophies between them and a long history of thrilling and intensely competitive encounters.
“Manchester United versus Arsenal is one the most famous and anticipated fixtures in the English football calendar and supporters from both clubs understand how big the rivalry between the two sides is. It’s great to be able to bring this match to New York and play in front of what I am sure will be a sell-out crowd,” said Manchester United’s Football Director, John Murtough.
Arsenal legend Edu, now Sporting Director at the London club, added, “The competitive matches over the years between Arsenal and Manchester United have been some of the most memorable encounters ever in world football. Bringing this historic matchup to New York in July is a unique opportunity for supporters in the U.S. to witness a high-quality match in a great stadium.”
Get your tickets to Arsenal vs Manchester United now before they sell out.
Lewis O'Brien has given Major League Soccer a rave review in a recent interview with BBC Sport. The English midfielder is currently on loan at D.C. United from Premier League side Nottingham Forest. Despite playing just four matches for the MLS club so far, O'Brien insists that it's not a retirement league. "The standard is […] Lewis O’Brien has given Major League Soccer a rave review in a recent interview with BBC Sport. The English midfielder is currently on loan at D.C. United from Premier League side Nottingham Forest. Despite playing just four matches for the MLS club so far, O’Brien insists that it’s not a retirement league.
“The standard is a lot better than people in England think,” stated O’Brien.
“People in the UK don’t watch it, so they will never know. They just assume it is where players go to retire or go at the end of their careers. It is not like that at all.
“Some of the players you have never heard of, but they are unbelievable. Technically, they are some of the best I have ever seen.”
Lewis O’Brien on MLS:
"The standard is a lot better than people in England think… They just assume it is where players go to retire.. it’s not like that at all. Some the players you have never heard of, but they are unbelievable. Technically, some of the best I have ever seen." pic.twitter.com/SasiiIUSv8
— MLS Buzz (@MLS_Buzz) April 29, 2023
MLS switch was plan B for O’BrienO’Brien’s move to D.C. essentially helped revive the 24-year-old midfielder’s career. The Englishman was set to make a temporary switch to Blackburn Rovers during the January transfer window. However, the deal fell through because documents were not exchanged in time. To compound the issue, Forest signed Jonjo Shelvey, a player in O’Brien’s position, to fill out the club’s 25-man roster.
In stepped Wayne Rooney. The D.C United head coach grabbed O’Brien on a short-term loan in March. There is also a buy option attached to the player’s loan agreement with Forest. However, it certainly seems as if the Englishman is still hoping to prove himself in his home country.
🗣️ "It was a no-brainer to come, with Wayne Rooney being the manager"
Lewis O'Brien spoke to PSW about his D.C. United move, and his time in limbo after a loan from Nottingham Forest to Blackburn fell through on deadline dayhttps://t.co/ZgWQ9twio5
— Pro Soccer Wire (@prosoccerwire) April 21, 2023
Player still sees future in England“I am really grateful to Wayne Rooney and D.C. United, but personally I want to prove I can be in the Forest team and I can play in the Premier League every week,” proclaimed O’Brien.
“I want to be the player they signed. I still watch all the [Forest] games and speak to some of the lads. It is tough. Any newly-promoted club will find it tough. It is almost a different game, not even football.
“Now it is head down and graft it out. It might be we finish one place above relegation. But you have to do what you have to do to stay up.”
O’Brien will remain in D.C. until at least July 16th. If the MLS club does not opt to buy the player, he will return to Forest after this date.
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Brighton & Hove Albion are already making moves ahead of the summer transfer window. The South Coast club have reportedly agreed a massive fee for Watford's Joao Pedro. According to the Daily Mail, the Brazilian attacker will move to the Seagulls for about $37 million. If the deal becomes official, this would smash Brighton's transfer […] Brighton & Hove Albion are already making moves ahead of the summer transfer window. The South Coast club have reportedly agreed a massive fee for Watford’s Joao Pedro. According to the Daily Mail, the Brazilian attacker will move to the Seagulls for about $37 million. If the deal becomes official, this would smash Brighton’s transfer record by more than $10 million.
Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi was asked about the player during a press conference on Friday.
“I don’t know Joao Pedro,” replied the coy De Zerbi.
“No, Joao Pedro is a big, big player but I don’t know if it’s close or not. He’s a great player.
“We are a very good team, we can improve, but it’s not the right moment to speak too much about the transfer market.”
Pedro would be another exciting attacker for BrightonThe Seagulls have been flying under De Zerbi so far this season. Brighton are currently fighting for a European place in the Premier League table, something that the club has never before achieved. The Italian coach has the team playing exciting, attacking soccer as well.
Roberto de Zerbi on João Pedro joining Brighton: “I don't know João!”, says with a smile. 🔵😀 #BHAFC
“He’s a great player. I think we are a very good team, we can improve”, he added.
The deal is 100% done. Documents are also signed. João, new gem for RdZ. pic.twitter.com/d5pfqntwUv
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 28, 2023
Pedro is currently Watford’s top scorer in the Championship with 11 goals. The 21-year-old forward was the subject of transfer proposals last summer, but ultimately opted to remain with his club. Nevertheless, Watford are struggling in the second-tiered competition and a move away from the team this summer seems likely.
De Zerbi is also chasing Liverpool’s MilnerAlong with Pedro, Brighton are also reportedly also chasing James Milner. The Athletic claims that the Seagulls want to bring in the Liverpool midfielder as a free agent this summer. Milner, 37, will depart the Merseyside club after his current contract expires in June.
Brighton already a tale of triumph regardless of the result today/rest of the season. Ballsy and dynamic on the pitch, incredibly coached. Smart, sustainable with elite recruitment off the pitch. The club's methodology isn't tied to any one individual as they have so often proven
— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) April 23, 2023
Milner spent eight seasons with the Reds, collecting four major trophies during his time at Anfield. Although not necessarily a marquee signing, the versatile Englishman has been a key player for Jurgen Klopp. He has featured in at least 35 matches in every season he’s spent with Liverpool.
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The upcoming Coupe de France Final will feature spiked fences protecting the pitch inside the stadium. French police requested the fences be erected in order to prevent a pitch invasion by fans. Along with the fences, 3,000 additional police are to be drafted in for the game. Nantes play Toulouse for the trophy on Saturday […] The upcoming Coupe de France Final will feature spiked fences protecting the pitch inside the stadium. French police requested the fences be erected in order to prevent a pitch invasion by fans. Along with the fences, 3,000 additional police are to be drafted in for the game. Nantes play Toulouse for the trophy on Saturday evening at the Stade de France.
A statement by police claims that they asked the French Football Federation (FFF) to build the fence for “security reasons.” Nantes fans stormed the pitch following their semi-final victory over Olympique Lyonnais earlier in the month. However, this pitch invasion was not hostile in nature.
Les fameuses grilles installées devant chaque virage du Stade de France #FCNTFC pic.twitter.com/fQ43SpSgr9
— Julien Balidas (@JulienBalidas) April 28, 2023
French police worry over President Macron’s safetyProtests aimed at President Macron are a particular point of concern for French police. Macron infuriated many inside his own country when he created a plan to increase the official retirement age to 64. Following the move, protests have essentially followed Macron throughout the nation. As president, he will attend at the Coupe de France Final on Saturday.
The FFF has made some changes to their typical postgame schedule because of these protests. France’s president typically hands out the trophy on the pitch to the cup winners. However, Macron will apparently not enter the field to shake hands with the two teams before the game nor congratulate the winning team afterwards.
29.04.2023🇫🇷Nantes – Toulouse, 6:30: More than 20,000 Toulouse supporters leave in around fifty buses for the stadedefrance for the Coupe de France (Today final cup France) https://t.co/Fjy3xrlEmQ pic.twitter.com/WAawcWva1t
— Hooligans.cz Official (@hooliganscz1999) April 29, 2023
Liverpool fan group voice concerns over fencingWhile making adjustments to Macon’s postgame appearance may be the correct call, many fans around the world are not happy about the inclusion of the spiked fences. Liverpool’s Association of Disabled Supporters have specifically raised issues with the decision.
The Premier League club previously suffered serious loss during the Hillsborough disaster 34 years ago. Crushing against perimeter fencing inside the ground led to the death of 97 Liverpool fans. This forced significant structural change to football stadia in the United Kingdom, with fences such as these prohibited.
Nantes are looking for their second consecutive success in the competition after beating Nice in last year’s final. Toulouse, on the other hand, are on the quest for their first ever cup title. FOX Soccer Plus and Fubo are broadcasting the match in the United States.
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Promotion and relegation is one of the key mechanics across much of the global sport called soccer. But what is pro/rel, as it's commonly abbreviated? If you're a new fan, especially coming from American sports, you might be completely unfamiliar with the concept. What is promotion and relegation? At the most basic level, promotion and […] Promotion and relegation is one of the key mechanics across much of the global sport called soccer. But what is pro/rel, as it’s commonly abbreviated? If you’re a new fan, especially coming from American sports, you might be completely unfamiliar with the concept.
What is promotion and relegation?At the most basic level, promotion and relegation is a way of sorting clubs. The best team(s) in lower leagues get promoted to a higher league at the end of a season. In turn they are replaced by the worst team(s) from the league above them. At its core, the principle is of sporting merit. You cannot secure a place at the top of the sport simply by having the most money, or being in a big city. You have to earn it on the field.
To understand why pro/rel was developed and why it is used, you have to consider the overall philosophy of a professional sports system. In the United States and Canada, we have what is commonly called a “franchise” system. We have the “Major Leagues,” the top professional leagues in each sport. They have a limited, exclusive membership of teams, only attainable by purchasing a place in the league. These teams are often given exclusive rights to operate a team in a given region. Nearly every other team that exists in these sports is a part of “Minor League,” explicitly operated to develop players for the Major League’s teams. Teams in the Major League are not determined via results in competition, but rather metrics such as market size, and owner worth.
The opposing system is what the vast majority of the world uses, an “open” system. Any team from any town or city could, theoretically, play in the top division of their sport if they are successful enough on the field and meet certain basic requirements. Rather than one “Major” league and several “Minor” leagues below it of affiliate/reserve teams, every club is considered independent and part of one unified ecosystem. Effectively one big league, but separated into divisions based on results.
Filling out these divisions is where promotion and relegation comes in.
How promotion and relegation worksThere are some variations on the details of how promotion and relegation works around the world, but the general idea is the same. If you perform poorly, you get sent to a lower league for the following season. And if you do well, you earn a place in a higher competition.
As a basic visual, here’s the general league system setup in much of the world:
To make it simple, let’s say that in each division the top three teams get promoted and bottom three get relegated. That means, if a 4th division team can finish 3rd or better in the final standings, they would move up to the 3rd division the following season. This continues up and down the pyramid until you reach the top.
But it doesn’t end there. First divisions usually offer a qualification place, or places, to one or more international competitions. In Europe, North America, Africa, Oceania, and Asia, this is known as Champions League. In South America, the equivalent competition is Copa Libertadores. The field in these competitions is made up of the champions (and other high-placing teams) from different countries’ domestic leagues. In some regions, there are secondary (or even tertiary) international competitions for lower-placed teams and/or domestic cup winners.
The winner of a continental region’s Champions League then qualifies for the annual Club World Cup. In this way, even the smallest club in the tiniest town theoretically has a direct (albeit unlikely) path to becoming world champions. Every club all across the world is connected as part of the same system.
Variations on the systemIt’s not always as straight forward as illustrated above, though.
In England, a knockout playoff tournament is held to see who gets the final promotion spot. Germany uses a system wherein the 3rd worst team in the Bundesliga plays the 3rd best team in the 2. Bundesliga for the last spot in next season’s top flight. Argentina uses a coefficient system, based on average points per game over the previous three seasons to determine who goes up/down. There are many flavors, but the idea is the same: the best teams rise to the top, the worst drop down.
Why promotion and relegation mattersAs noted above, promotion and relegation is an inclusive system. Teams in smaller places such as the Canary Islands or a working-class town such as Burnley can find themselves vaulted onto the world stage by winning their way into a top league. The little guys aren’t locked out simply because they’re a small club/town. By the same token, a team doesn’t get to stay in a top league simply because it happens to be located in London or Buenos Aires or Tokyo. They have to win to keep their spot.
It’s also a system that helps to ensure more games matter throughout the season. A game between 17th and 18th place halfway through the season carries a lot more weight if the result might see one of the teams slip down the standings. Something is usually on the line in almost every match.
And in that regard, it holds clubs (and owners) accountable. You can’t coast along, invest little in your team, and survive. There are billionaire owners in American sports who’ve raked in big bucks simply by virtue of their teams existing. Getting tax dollars to build stadiums and increase franchise values. Cashing TV revenue checks. All while operating last place teams for years.
That can’t really happen in a promotion/relegation league.
There is no scarcity of clubs. If you lose, another club, potentially one of several in the same town as you, will replace you.
Promotion/relegation also makes it harder for communities to lose their clubs. This is due to a few factors. For one, it’s harder for an owner to threaten to relocate a club. If that does happen, a new club can, and often does, immediately pop in in their place. In addition, struggling clubs can settle at an appropriate level on the pyramid that is sustainable, rather than flicker out of existence entirely.
The economics of promotionGetting promoted is a big deal. Like, a really big deal. It comes not only with pride and prestige of on-field success, but also usually a large financial windfall.
In England, as an example, winning promotion to the Premier League comes with over $120 million in TV rights money. Add in increased value for sponsorships and it’s a massive difference in finances, simply by being in a higher league.
Of course, to compete at a higher level, teams often spend more on players to keep up. This can be risky if you suffer a quick relegation back to a lower level. But if a team can survive multiple seasons after being promoted, it can change the long-term outlook of a club for many years to come.
Unfortunately, while the playing field is theoretically level, money still rules the game. So while getting promoted means a shot at glory, the likelihood of winning a division one trophy in most leagues is slim. A notable exception is Leicester City FC, who were playing third tier soccer in 2009, but went on to win the Premier League in 2016 (and the FA Cup in 2021).
Where promotion and relegation is (and isn’t) usedMost soccer leagues around the world operate with some form of promotion and relegation. All the major European leagues do, including the Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1. Every South American domestic league system features it as well.
In international soccer, UEFA and CONCACAF Nations League also operate on a system of promotion and relegation. Many other sports, including ice hockey, tennis, and even eSports use versions of the concept.
The only notable leagues/nations that don’t currently utilize a promotion and relegation system are Australia, Canada, India, Mexico and the United States.
However, Australia is working towards establishing it as soon as a second division is mature. Mexico’s Liga MX is also seriously considering bringing it back. It should also be noted that all of these nations send clubs to continental tournaments, with qualification via sporting merit. However lower division clubs in these countries have no or extremely limited access to these tournaments (i.e. an American USL club would have to win the U.S. Open Cup to qualify for Champions League).
AustraliaThe A-League has never had promotion/relegation, owing to the lack of an organized professional second division. However, creation of such a division and eventual adoption of promotion and relegation between the two levels is eventually planned.
IndiaTheIndian Super League was founded in 2013 and, at first, operated without sanctioning from the Asian Football Confederation or FIFA. It eventually gained acceptance but was for a time a co-first division with the existing I-League. For the time being there is no promotion and relegation, but a roadmap is in place to implement it in the near future.
MexicoMexico previously operated a promotion/relegation system, but from 2020 they have suspended it until 2026. This was done in an effort to shore up the finances of many clubs, a situation exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Previously, few clubs that won promotion from Ascenso MX (now Liga Expansion MX) were capable of meeting the requirements to play in Liga MX. In addition, in the past owners have purchased the licenses of Liga MX teams and transferred them to different cities, effectively buying promotion. This may happen again soon to embattled club Querétaro F.C., which must be sold soon and may be replaced by Atlante F.C.
United States and CanadaThe United Statesand Canada have never operated on a system of promotion and relegation. And they are the only major league(s) in world soccer that has no official plans to implement (or re-implement) it. Major League Soccer, despite being founded around the same time as Japan’s successful J League which uses pro/rel, has always been a closed franchise league.
Despite the lack of promotion and relegation, lower divisions of soccer have existed domestically for just about the entirety of the past century. While there have been numerous teams that have moved between leagues, this was done voluntarily, not based on competitive results. Teams have either self-relegated to save money, or purchased an expansion spot in a higher league.
Seattle Sounders, Portland Timbers, Vancouver Whitecaps, CF Montréal (Impact), Orlando City, Minnesota United, Nashville SC, FC Cincinnati, and St. Louis City all operated lower division pro sides and replaced them with MLS teams. Likewise, 2nd Division USL Championship clubs Oakland Roots, Detroit City FC, and Miami FC all recently moved up from the 3rd division NISA league.
The Canadian Premier League was launched in 2019 as the nation’s official first division. While it does not have promotion and relegation, former commissioner David Clanachan has spoken in favor of it.
Both American and Canadian clubs outside their country’s top tier do have (slim) access to the global soccer pyramid. Winning the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup or Canadian Championship competitions would earn a spot in the CONCACAF Champions League.
This is a feat nearly achieved by USL’s Sacramento Republic in 2022. Sacramento is an organization that was announced as MLS’s 29th team, another faux-promotion, before ownership backed out.
The global standardWhether promotion and relegation is ever adopted in the few holdouts, it remains a central tenet of the world’s most popular sport. Many club owners would surely like to rid the world of relegation, but the system is unlikely to disappear anytime soon.
The 2021 launch and failure of the European Super League showed how important sporting merit is to the fabric of the game. Supporters of clubs big and small consistently stand up in favor of open, promotion/relegation systems. And it’s unlikely the fans will ever stop loving it.
The dream of your club making it big. The nail-biting drama of avoiding the drop on the last day. The unrivaled joy of winning the promotion playoff final. There’s nothing quite like it, and hopefully it will always be a beautiful part of the beautiful game.
Promotion and relegation is a system used throughout most of the soccer world. Clubs move up and down their country's standings based on their relative strength via results on the field from season to season. And soccer fans all over the world overwhelmingly prefer it to the alternative. The alternative is the franchise system. One […] Promotion and relegation is a system used throughout most of the soccer world. Clubs move up and down their country’s standings based on their relative strength via results on the field from season to season. And soccer fans all over the world overwhelmingly prefer it to the alternative.
The alternative is the franchise system. One where the same roster of teams is locked into the top division no matter how poorly they might perform. Likewise, teams in the lower levels are stuck there, no matter how many games they win. That is, unless they fork over tens- or hundreds-of-millions of dollars in expansion fees to move up a level (or two or three).
But why do fans throughout the soccer landscape generally prefer the promotion and relegation model? Both in nations where the practice is entrenched in tradition, and those fighting for it to be implemented in their area, there are steadfast advocates of the concept.
So let’s explore the array of reasons why the mechanism has big appeal.
Fair competitionFirst and foremost, promotion and relegation delivers a (relatively) fair competition. It operates on the principle of sporting merit. The top teams compete at the top level because they’ve earned their place. You don’t get to be at the top of your country’s pyramid simply by being located in a big city. Or by cutting a big check. You have to win to get there, and win to stay there.
Sadly in many leagues, there is still often a noticeable competitive imbalance. This includes several top leagues like the EPL, LaLiga, Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga. With some owners having access to nearly unlimited spending on player wages and transfers, a culture of haves and have-nots is definitely apparent.
But no matter how much more you can spend than your rivals, you still have to play and win games to avoid relegation. The same goes for clubs hoping to qualify for continental competition, or to get promoted up the ranks. Success on the field is what determines your fate – not metrics such as marketability, owner worth, what TV market you’re in or the demographics of your town. Simply splashing cash around and having a name such as “Paris” or “Madrid” on your shirt does not guarantee a permanent place at the top.
High stakes and more meaningful matches all seasonNothing creates drama quite like a promotion or relegation race. With intrigue at both the top and bottom of the standings, pro/rel usually creates a very compelling story for any given season. And that generally means more games matter for something. Staying out of the drop zone, for some clubs, is as big as winning a trophy. Winning the promotion playoff final and finishing third in the EFL Championship is known as the richest match in soccer. The winner may earn as much as $350 million in TV revenue and payments.
A game between two bottom of the table sides in a European soccer league in late Spring is far more meaningful than a contest between similarly-ranked MLS teams in September, for example. There’s more of a reason for fans, and media, to pay attention to every game all year. You can’t tune out when your side drops out of the title race halfway through. They could try to qualify for European places, or slip down the table and get relegated.
Our soccer is open to allArguably the biggest selling point of promotion and relegation systems is that they are inclusive to everyone. No club or community is automatically dismissed because they don’t have a big enough population or a billionaire owner willing to pay $500 million for a new franchise team.
Yes – in most leagues there are basic professional standards you have to meet to be eligible for promotion to a higher level. But assuming you meet those (stadium facilities, staffing, etc.) anyone can theoretically rise to the pinnacle of the sport.
There are successful clubs throughout the world that, in the United States, would not meet current market requirements set by the US Soccer Federation to participate in the USA’s first division (MLS). That’s pretty silly if you think about it. Clubs such as Leicester City, Newcastle United, Brighton, Athletic Bilbao, Fiorentina and others fail to meet the 1,000,000 metro area population threshold for a Division 1 team in the United States. But almost everywhere else, no matter if its entire town can fit in the stadium, if a club wins, it can play at the top level.
An avenue for justice (or redemption)Having promotion and relegation in place can offer a way for nefarious teams to be punished. On the flip side, down-on-their-luck clubs and communities have a chance to rise back up the ranks.
Perhaps most famously, a scandal in Italy in 2004-05 resulted in points deductions and/or relegations. Punished teams included Juventus, Lazio and Fiorentina.
On a more positive note, the ability to rebuild after facing hardship is a wonderful aspect of promotion and relegation.
Wimbledon FC were a non-league club in England for most of their history, but advanced all the way to the then-First Division in 1986. They even won the FA Cup in 1988. The club remained in the Premier League until 2000. In 2002, “The Dons” were given approval to move nearly 60 miles away to Milton Keynes. A new club, AFC Wimbledon, was formed by supporters, and rapidly rose up the pyramid. They gained six promotions in 13 seasons. In 2016/17, Wimbledon rose to the same level as MK Dons, the relocated and renamed original Wimbledon.
In places such as North America though, if you lose your top tier local team, it’s likely forever. And any replacement outfit could be limited to a permanent place in a lower division. Or worse, exist as a minor league affiliate serving some other team hundreds of miles away.
Variety is the spice of lifeAn often overlooked aspect of promotion and relegation is the variety it brings to leagues. Rather than the same table of clubs every season (usually including some who live near the bottom for years at a time), new sides and new energy are injected into leagues each year. Be it hungry clubs who’ve just gained promotion, or sides who’ve come down and are seeking redemption.
This should not be confused with instability. In most leagues, the number of teams and number of games on the schedule is the same every year. Just some of the names are different. Instability would be, as we’ve seen far too often over the years in American soccer, teams folding entirely and being replaced, if at all, with brand new expansion teams.
The fresh blood on the schedule list each year is fun for supporters, with new rivalries and new places to visit.
Memorable momentsLast but not least of course are the countless dramatic scenes promotion and relegation has delivered over the years.
Most people choose to try and forget the sorrow of relegation, and with good reason. But the absolute joy of promotion, or survival, is an unrivaled wellspring of emotion.
Recently we were treated with scenes of delight when Everton clinched survival in 2022. Over in Germany, FC Union Berlin won promotion to the Bundesliga for the first time ever in 2019, creating a similar outpouring of excitement:
One of the most remarkable moments came in the Championship promotion semi-final second leg in 2013. Leicester City won a stoppage time penalty away at Watford, with the score 2-2 on aggregate. The penalty (and rebound) was saved. Twenty seconds later, Watford scored to send themselves to the playoff final at Wembley, and send Vicarage Road into absolute pandemonium:
Watford would end up losing the final to Crystal Palace that year for the final spot in the Premier League, but that moment will never be forgotten. And Leicester City, of course, would go on to be promoted the following season, and remarkably win the Premier League title in 2016 in one of the greatest underdog stories of all time.
Those are just a few of the moments that you just don’t see anywhere else in sport. There really is nothing quite like it. It’s a dimension of intrigue that simply would not exist without promotion and relegation. It’s no wonder most soccer fans wouldn’t trade it for the world.
World Soccer Talk sat down with English soccer legend Alan Shearer to hear his thoughts on promotion and relegation, and the role it plays in world soccer. Legendary English footballer Alan Shearer has seen it all. From being the all-time Premier League goalscorer, as well as his playing career with Southampton, Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle […] World Soccer Talk sat down with English soccer legend Alan Shearer to hear his thoughts on promotion and relegation, and the role it plays in world soccer.
Legendary English footballer Alan Shearer has seen it all. From being the all-time Premier League goalscorer, as well as his playing career with Southampton, Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United, the legend has experienced everything the game has to offer. And that includes the agony of relegation when his Newcastle team he managed dropped out of the Premier League in 2009.
For a legend who experienced the bitterness of relegation, promotion and relegation is a fundamental element of the world’s most popular sport. With it comes a grim reality. The best teams get promoted, and the worst performing ones go down.
Alan Shearer: Promotion and relegation thoughts“I think there has to be that fear of failure. I think that [relegation] keeps everyone going,” said Shearer, speaking to World Soccer Talk. “The excitement of success, also.
“That’s one of the great things about our leagues and the Premier League is that if you’re not playing well, if you don’t do things right, then you have to face the consequences. And relegation does that. I think that’s hugely important.
“You need competition. What’s the point in having it if you don’t get punished.”
Ex-Chelsea defender Gary Cahill’s thoughts on pro/relWorld Soccer Talk also sat down with former Chelsea defender Gary Cahill to get his thoughts on promotion and relegation.
“As a neutral or from a fan point of view, I think [promotion and relegation] adds to the excitement. There’s always the business end of the season towards the end. There’s always big important games, and twists and turns.
“Ultimately, it’s sad for the teams that go down, of course, but it’s part and parcel in England of football.
“I do see that in America [with no promotion and relegation] it’s slightly strange because I’ve grown up in England. Promotion and relegation has always been a big thing.
“In the Championship, I was fortunate enough to spend my last year in Bournemouth where we were fighting for promotion. From the start of the season, that was the main aim of the football club. I enjoyed it because it gave me that drive and pressure to achieve what you want to achieve, to win something.
And now that they’re in the Premier League, even though they’re finding it tough at the moment, they’re playing where they want to play through promotion.”
Photo: IMAGO / Geoff Martin
Promotion and relegation in MLS has been a hotly debated topic in US soccer circles for years. Fans and pundits alike engage pretty much daily across social media in a seemingly endless back-and-forth. But what does the head honcho at MLS, Commissioner Don Garber, have to say on the subject? A former NFL executive, Garber […] Promotion and relegation in MLS has been a hotly debated topic in US soccer circles for years. Fans and pundits alike engage pretty much daily across social media in a seemingly endless back-and-forth. But what does the head honcho at MLS, Commissioner Don Garber, have to say on the subject?
A former NFL executive, Garber has been Commish at MLS since August 1999. His early tenure saw the league shrink from 12 to 10 teams, but by the mid-2000s an upward trend began that continues today. Soccer specific stadiums have been built across the country, and the league will soon have 30 teams. But what of the game itself under his tenure?
Shortly after he took the reins in 1999, the league dropped the hockey-style shootout and countdown clock. In 2004, when getting rid of overtime in regular season games altogether, Garber stated in a press release “This decision reflects our focus on continuing our alignment with the world’s game…”
As the league stabilized and grew in the back half of the first decade of the 2000s, one topic, a principle element of the “world’s game,” kept popping up: “When, if ever, will MLS adopt promotion and relegation?” For his part, while being diplomatically appreciative of the concept at times, Garber has been fairly consistent over the years.
“I think it would be an exciting thing for us to be able to achieve. But…”Initial comments from the league’s leader sounded relatively optimistic on the eventual inclusion of promotion and relegation, but always came with the caveat of being a long way off, or next to impossible:
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“Unfortunately our country does not have the infrastructure to support promotion/relegation at this time. We’ll continue to monitor this, but it will likely be at least 10 years before promotion/relegation could be considered…”
After his remarks in 2009 (shown above), here’s what Garber said during a State Department foreign press center briefing in 2011:
“[It’s not going to happen] anytime soon. I think it would be an exciting thing for us to be able to achieve. But the structure of American leagues are such that it’s almost impossible to think of that at any time soon. I think the rest of the football community thinks it’s odd that all of the sudden the Vancouver Whitecaps appear in our league. We sell them an expansion team, and all of the sudden they’re playing as opposed to moving up.
“Our challenge is this sport on a professional level is very immature in North America. There is no strong second division. There’s no teams to promote, let alone what would happen to relegate them. Where would they go? What league would they play in? That second division doesn’t have a television contract. It has no sponsorship. It’s not developing players. It doesn’t have the hundreds and hundreds of years of history that exist in the rest of the world. But it would be exciting if we could pull it off.”
Garber’s comment’s about there being “no strong second division” failed to mention that at that time, Seattle, Portland, Vancouver and Montreal, all well-supported second division sides, had been plucked from USL/NASL to move up. Since then, five more teams (Orlando, Minnesota, Cincinnati, Nashville, and St. Louis) directly or indirectly moved from USL or NASL to MLS. Another, Sacramento, was announced but that deal has since fallen apart.
A third of the MLS league table is made up of teams that have been “promoted.” Teams proving themselves (off the field anyway) before they join is certainly attractive to MLS. But more on that later.
Alas, as more of these franchises have been added, for ever-higher expansion fees, remarks such as “maybe someday” have stopped being said.
Don Garber on promotion and relegation in MLSAs mentioned above, Garber was more dismissive about the chances of pro/rel happening. In 2012, see tweet below, it was off the table.
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RT @LeanderESPN: MLS commish Don Garber to me on promotion/relegation being on the table: "Definitely not."
— Jonathan Tannenwald (@thegoalkeeper) January 12, 2012
``` This was followed in 2014 by Garber, as quoted in the Washington Post, remarking that pro/rel wasn’t happening on his watch:
“Ever is a long time so I don’t know what will happen when they kick me out of here. It’s not happening anytime soon.”
When speaking with the Canadian newspaper Globe & Mail in 2015, Garber doubled down.
“I believe that we can expand and manage a league far larger than we are today without having to contemplate promotion and relegation. I will certainly tell you in the near term, and that near term is a long time from now, there’s not going to be promotion and relegation. It makes absolutely no sense. There is not a developed secondary division. We have union agreements …national television deals …have investors that have put in billions of dollars. It is not going to be something that could be managed in any time soon.”
Later in 2015, then Garber made a memorable gaffe at BlazerCon:
“If you’re investing billions and billions of dollars, which we are now at about $3.5 billion invested [in MLS] in twenty years, to build something in Kansas City and they have a s****y season, to think they might be playing in Chattanooga in a stadium of 4,000 people on a crappy field with no fans, makes no sense.”
Chattanooga FC, an amateur team in NPSL, had only recently played their final match of that season in front of over 18,000 fans – more than several MLS teams were pulling in on average at the time. In fact, that figure is higher than the 2022 average of 12 current MLS sides. Those 12 include massive markets such as New York (both teams), Chicago, Washington DC and Miami.
The future landscapeAs we barrel towards 2026 and the US co-hosted World Cup, MLS will likely have 30 teams (or more). It now controls it’s own two-year-old professional third division that it claims will have independent sides as well (there is currently still only one such entrant).
Promotion and relegation was developed in Europe in the first place due to there being more teams than you could neatly make a single schedule/league for. So as MLS almost certainly keeps cashing expansion checks across its two leagues, could we see some sort of internal pro/rel within MLS? Well, don’t get your hopes up.
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Asked MLS commissioner Don Garber if, in the event the league eventually gets beyond 30 teams, a two-tiered promotion/relegation system might be feasible. His answer? “No.”
— Doug McIntyre (@ByDougMcIntyre) February 26, 2020
``` It’s entirely feasible that the league uses MLS NEXT Pro as a place to park prospective MLS ownership groups. Using their own league, instead of USL, as a proving ground to really suss out markets and owners before awarding them a prime spot in the top division makes a lot of sense. But, unless FIFA and/or US Soccer decides to step in, don’t count on anyone actually being able to win their way into the American D1 anytime soon.
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The latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling. Hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer, this episode is focused on the big debate of promotion and relegation in the USA. It's a bigger topic now more than ever, and we dissect the pros and cons of the system.
Some of the questions we answer are: Can pro/rel be successful in the United States for leagues such as USL, NISA, etc even if it doesn’t include MLS? What benefits are there to having a closed league? What would happen if leagues didn't have promotion and relegation? Does a closed league improve player development compared to open leagues? Plus, how can promotion and relegation improve the US Men's National Team?
Sheffield United will change its owner despite the fact the club has earned promotion back to the Premier League. The Blades recently earned a spot back in the English top flight after finishing second in the Championship this season. The South Yorkshire team will return to the Premier League after two seasons in the second-tier […] Sheffield United will change its owner despite the fact the club has earned promotion back to the Premier League. The Blades recently earned a spot back in the English top flight after finishing second in the Championship this season. The South Yorkshire team will return to the Premier League after two seasons in the second-tier division.
Nevertheless, current club owner Prince Abdullah plans to sell his team as soon as possible.
“To sell is my intention, but nothing is guaranteed,” Prince Abdullah told Talksport. “I’m not going to sell to just anybody. I care about who owns the club next.”
Prince only became majority owner of Sheffield United in 2019Prince Abdullah has only been the sole owner of Sheffield United since September 2019. The Saudi Arabian prince won a court battle at the time to earn a majority stake in the club. A judge ruled that former club co-owner Kevin McCabe must sell his portion of the team to Prince Abdullah. The prince acquired McCabe’s half of the team for around $6 million.
There were previous suggestions that Prince Abdullah had agreed to sell the team to Nigerian businessman Dozy Mmobuosi. The deal was rumored to be worth about $141 million. However, the Saudi prince has now claimed that the deal is uncertain to happen.
SHEFFIELD UNITED ARE PROMOTED TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE! 📈 pic.twitter.com/0nyFysd6Wo
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 26, 2023
“I can’t say it’s off but I think maybe now it’s unlikely,” stated Prince Abdullah. “But everything is open. I can’t comment more than that.”
“If we reach a decision, I want it to be before we start preparations for the next season. It can’t affect the team next year. It has to be done now. If we are in the club, we are going to manage it the best we can.”
Financial issues plagued club in recent monthsThe club has recently taken drastic steps to avoid entering administration. This has included turning off a heating system under their training pitch, stopping the use of grass fertilizer, and limiting part-time employees.
Sheffield United was also previously handed a transfer embargo for defaulting on payments surrounding a player purchase. The embargo barred the club to make any signings in the January transfer window. Nevertheless, the penalty was lifted last week and the team can sign new players this summer.
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Former Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo has made interesting claims about his final years with the club. The Argentine center-back now says that former United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjær played Harry Maguire solely because of his high price tag. The England international arrived in Manchester from Leicester City in 2019 in a deal worth around $95 […] Former Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo has made interesting claims about his final years with the club. The Argentine center-back now says that former United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjær played Harry Maguire solely because of his high price tag.
The England international arrived in Manchester from Leicester City in 2019 in a deal worth around $95 million. Nearly four years later, the purchase is still a record fee for a center-back. Despite the massive price tag, Maguire hasn’t exactly been a success with the club.
Solskjær told Rojo that Maguire had to start despite form“One day I went to [Solskjær’s] office to tell him to let me leave or put me in [the starting XI],” Rojo said. “He knew that it was wrong that I wasn’t playing all the time. He told me that they had paid so much for [Maguire] that he had to play no matter what. And I would tell him, ‘Let me play because this guy is making huge mistakes every Sunday.'”
Marcos Rojo didn't hold back on Harry Maguire 😬 pic.twitter.com/rmkaPKdlgg
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 28, 2023
Despite starting in the first four 2019/20 Europa League group stage matches, Rojo rarely featured in the Premier League during this timeframe. In fact, he was even left out of the matchday squad entirely at times. The South American defender managed just one start and three total appearances in the top flight during that particular season.
Rojo departed United for home countryRojo eventually ended up going on loan to Argentine side Estudiantes five months after Maguire entered the fray. After a short-term loan, Rojo departed United on a free transfer to Boca Juniors in January 2021.
Maguire has dropped down the pecking order under United’s current boss Erik ten Hag. However, after injuries to the aforementioned Martinez and Raphael Varane, the Englishman has once again been inserted back into the starting lineup at United.
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Some clubs are into their last five games of the 2022/23 Premier League season. Others, namely Brighton have as many as eight games still to play. While that may indicate that it is all to play for, the final table is starting to take shape. League leader Arsenal suffered another crushing blow to its title […] Some clubs are into their last five games of the 2022/23 Premier League season. Others, namely Brighton have as many as eight games still to play. While that may indicate that it is all to play for, the final table is starting to take shape.
League leader Arsenal suffered another crushing blow to its title hopes when Manchester City dumped the Gunners out of the Etihad. Despite holding a two-point edge over the Citizens, the blue side of Manchester still has two games in hand. Therefore, Arsenal simply must win its remaining games. That starts on Tuesday against Chelsea, which cannot buy a win.
The rest of the top four seems to be settling, too. Manchester United and Newcastle picked up at least a point midweek to extend the gap with the teams beneath them. Aston Villa is the closest, but it is still six points behind the Red Devils. However, Aston Villa can close that gap when it travels to Old Trafford in a highly anticipated clash on Sunday morning.
In terms of the always-interesting relegation battle, there are two major games. Bournemouth battles Leeds and Everton faces Leicester City. Bournemouth has some breathing room above the drop with seven points. However, Leeds is just one point above the relegation zone. For the other game, both Leicester and Everton are in the relegation zone entering the weekend.
NBC coverageThere are two Premier League games in 4K this weekend. Those are Liverpool-Spurs on Sunday and Chelsea-Arsenal on Tuesday. The higher resolution broadcasts do require correct subscriptions and hardware.
GOAL RUSH is also back in action, but it is making a rare appearance on a Sunday. With four games in the 9 a.m. kickoff window on Sunday, you can follow one game but dip into the other major moments from around the grounds at that time.
EPL Commentators on NBC: Matchday 34Saturday, April 297:30 a.m. — Crystal Palace vs. West Ham United. USA Network, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Jim Proudfoot and Andy Townsend.
10 a.m. — Brentford vs. Nottingham Forest. USA Network, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Rob Palmer and David Phillips.
10 a.m. — Brighton and Hove Albion vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers. Peacock Premium — Jacqui Oatley and Matt Upson.
Sunday, April 309 a.m. — Fulham vs. Manchester City. USA Network, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Jim Proudfoot and Matt Holland.
9 a.m. — Manchester United vs. Aston Villa. Peacock Premium — David Stowell and Leon Osman.
9 a.m. — Bournemouth vs. Leeds United. Peacock Premium — Gary Taphouse and Efan Ekoku.
9 a.m. — Newcastle United vs. Southampton. Peacock Premium — Ian Crocker and Michael Bridges.
11:30 a.m. — Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspur. USA Network, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Peter Drury and Lee Dixon.
Monday, May 13 p.m. — Leicester City vs. Everton. USA Network, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Martin Tyler and Jim Beglin.
Tuesday, May 23 p.m. — Arsenal vs. Chelsea. Peacock Premium — Peter Drury and Lee Dixon.
Most soccer fans may know Thomas Rongen for his commentary on CBS Sports Golazo or beINSports. After all, the former coach usually hits the small screen full of personality with his unique suits and bow ties. However, many may not know the full story of Rongen's life before going into broadcasting. The Dutch-American played the […] Most soccer fans may know Thomas Rongen for his commentary on CBS Sports Golazo or beINSports. After all, the former coach usually hits the small screen full of personality with his unique suits and bow ties. However, many may not know the full story of Rongen’s life before going into broadcasting.
The Dutch-American played the vast majority of his soccer career here in the United States. After moving Stateside in 1979, Rongen played with various clubs up until his last stint with the American Soccer League’s Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Following his playing career, Rongen then went into coaching.
Rongen hired as American Samoa manager in 2011After working his way up through the ranks, he managed several Major League Soccer teams throughout the mid-to-late 1990s. Rongen then transitioned to working with the U20 United States team in 2001. After being let go by U.S. Soccer in 2011, the coach accepted a senior national team job. However, the position was with American Samoa, one of the worst national teams in the world.
The upcoming movie Next Goal Wins tells the story of Rongen’s time with American Samoa. Rongen was tasked with lifting the team out from the bottom of the FIFA rankings. A decade prior to the coach’s arrival to the nation, American Samoa suffered the worst defeat in international soccer history. Australia beat the team 31-0 in April of 2001. Striker Archie Thompson scored 13 goals by himself in the match.
To put the team’s struggles into perspective, Ramin Ott is currently American Samoa’s top goal-scorer with three goals. Nevertheless, under Rongen’s guidance, American Samoa actually recorded its second-ever FIFA-recognized victory. They managed to beat Tonga 2-1 in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying match.
Next Goal Wins included in Rolling Stone’s 2023 movie listNext Goal Wins, which is set to be released on November 17th, was included in a list of the most anticipated movies of 2023 by Rolling Stone. The film features some prominent actors as well. Michael Fassbender, formerly in Inglorious Bastards and Steve Jobs, plays Rongen in the movie. Elizabeth Moss and Will Arnett also star. The film is directed by Taika Waititi, who previously wrote and directed Thor: Love and Thunder.
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Sergiño Dest looks ready for yet another year on loan. The United States men's national team star is currently spending the 2022/23 season on loan with AC Milan. The Italian giants secured his loan deal from Barcelona last September and the agreement also included a permanent transfer option. However, Milan apparently will not trigger the […] Sergiño Dest looks ready for yet another year on loan. The United States men’s national team star is currently spending the 2022/23 season on loan with AC Milan. The Italian giants secured his loan deal from Barcelona last September and the agreement also included a permanent transfer option. However, Milan apparently will not trigger the $22 million fee to sign the full-back.
Mi Bundesliga is now reporting that Dest will spend the 2023/24 campaign with Union Berlin. The German outlet claims that Barca and the east Berlin club have already agreed to the temporary deal. An official announcement on the pending agreement should be revealed at the conclusion of the current campaign.
Injuries have hampered defender’s playing timeBarca previously purchased Dest for around $24 million in 2020. The American was seen as one of the top prospects in his position at the time. However, the versatile youngster has not been able to hold down a regular starting role with the Spanish giants.
Dest’s move to Milan was supposed to help give the American more time on the pitch. Nevertheless, Dest has managed just eight total Serie A appearances for the club this season. Injuries have certainly not helped the American nail down a starting spot. In fact, Dest has not played a match for Milan since late January. He did, however, feature for the USMNT during a recent Nations League matchup with El Salvador in March and the Continental Clasico against Mexico in April.
Jesus Ferreira levels the match for the #USMNT!
📺: @Telemundo & @Peacock for Spanish Coverage. pic.twitter.com/VmBGwVSYea
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) April 20, 2023
Move to Union Berlin could give Sergiño Dest more UCL experienceUnion Berlin is currently one of the most intriguing teams in all of Europe. The Iron Ones are sitting third in the Bundesliga standings. Only the undeniable top two German clubs, Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, are above Berlin in the table. If they continue to remain in the top four, the club will secure Champions League soccer for the first time in their history. Union Berlin did not even reach the German top flight until 2019.
Although Dest is a regular for the USMNT, he could certainly use some stability at the club level. A positive season in Germany, especially with European competition, would be exactly what the defender needs.
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Mauricio Pochettino is not using an agent as he negotiates with Chelsea. The former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain boss has been out of work since departing the French club last summer. He is currently in discussions with the Blues over becoming their new manager. The Telegraph is reporting that Pochettino and Chelsea are in […] Mauricio Pochettino is not using an agent as he negotiates with Chelsea. The former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain boss has been out of work since departing the French club last summer. He is currently in discussions with the Blues over becoming their new manager.
The Telegraph is reporting that Pochettino and Chelsea are in advance talks and the coach is negotiating alone. Most players and coaches have representation to help in these circumstances, but the Argentine currently represents himself. Instead of an agent, Pochettino’s usual assistant coach Jesús Pérez has joined the process.
Pochettino could become 4th Chelsea manager this seasonChelsea previously fired permanent managers Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter during the current campaign. Chelsea sacked Tuchel after just six Premier League games this season. Potter, on the other hand, had a little more time at the helm. The English coach managed 31 total matches for the Blues before the sack in early April.
Team brass hired Frank Lampard as caretaker manager. Appointing the former club legend has been a disaster though, as Lampard has lost all five matches in charge. Not only have the Blues lost all of their games under their former star, but they have also played terribly.
“I’d rather keep Frank Lampard”
Not all Chelsea fans are convinced about Mauricio Pochettino at the club 👀
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— Football Daily (@footballdaily) April 26, 2023
In fact, Chelsea has only managed one goal in the five games with Lampard as head coach. Conor Gallagher scored the lone goal via a deflected shot against Brighton on April 15.
Deal verbally agreed between two sidesTalksport is also claiming that Pochettino has verbally agreed to take the Chelsea managerial position. The two sides supposedly only need to iron out the final details of the contract. Chelsea reportedly wants to have a full agreement in place by the end of the week. Nevertheless, the news outlet claims that Lampard will remain with the club until the end of the season. Pochettino will then take over after the 2022/23 campaign.
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If you’re wondering where to watch the Scottish Premiership on US TV, we have the answers you’re looking for. The Scottish Premiership was created in 2013, the result of a merger between the Scottish Premier League and the Scottish Football League. The twelve-team top tier circuit has traditionally been dominated by the Glasgow "Old Firm" […] If you’re wondering where to watch the Scottish Premiership on US TV, we have the answers you’re looking for.
The Scottish Premiership was created in 2013, the result of a merger between the Scottish Premier League and the Scottish Football League. The twelve-team top tier circuit has traditionally been dominated by the Glasgow “Old Firm” rivals Celtic and Rangers. In the Premiership era, no club outside of these two have won the title. Aberdeen in 1984-85 was the last time neither Celtic or Rangers took top honors in Scotland.
The Scottish Premiership utilizes an interesting schedule mechanic. Each season, every team plays three matches against every other club, for 33 total games. Then, in the second phase, the league is split into the top six and bottom six, with five additional games played vs every other team in a club’s respective group. At the end of the season, the bottom club is relegated and replaced with the Championship winners. Eleventh place goes into a two-leg playoff against the winner of the Championship promotion playoff (2nd-4th place) for the final Scottish Premiership spot.
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CBS holds the rights to the Scottish Premiership in the USA, with a selection of matches streaming on Paramount+. The Scottish Championship and Scottish League Cup are also featured on the service. All three competitions are lumped together under the “SPFL” category (for Scottish Professional Football League). This can make figuring out which match is in what competition can be tricky for the uninitiated.
Select games, often including one or both of the powerhouse Old Firm duo, are aired on CBS Sports Network. CBS Sports Network is available on cable and satellite providers, as well as streaming services Fubo and DirecTV Stream.
Paramount+ is currently as low as $4.99 per month, with a free trial available.
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The long-awaited top-of-the-table clash between Manchester City and Arsenal is streaming exclusively on Peacock. Many Premier League fans see this fixture as the game of the season. The winner has an inside track to win the Premier League title. Meanwhile, the loser will need the other to drop points over the remaining five games. This […] The long-awaited top-of-the-table clash between Manchester City and Arsenal is streaming exclusively on Peacock. Many Premier League fans see this fixture as the game of the season. The winner has an inside track to win the Premier League title. Meanwhile, the loser will need the other to drop points over the remaining five games.
This is not the first time NBC allotted a major clash to Peacock. Chelsea games against both Liverpool and Manchester City aired on Peacock earlier this year. Moreover, the previous game between the two, a 3-1 win for City at the Emirates, was available only on Peacock. More recently, Arsenal and Liverpool played out a thrilling 2-2 draw that only Peacock subscribers could watch in the United States. Therefore, it is nothing new to see a game of this caliber on the paid-streaming platform.
To be fair, though, a game of this magnitude is slightly surprising to see on Peacock. Other providers have done the same. For example, ESPN put El Clasico exclusively on ESPN+ on several occasions this season. Regardless of past tendencies, Premier League fans in the United States are upset that the game is behind an exclusive paywall.
🚨 EXCL.; Premier League's biggest game of the season between Manchester City and Arsenal will air exclusively on Peacock Premium. Match scheduled April 26 #AFC #MCI
— World Soccer Talk (@worldsoccertalk) April 3, 2023
The one silver lining is that the game is midweek. Therefore, the fact it is on streaming could make it easier for viewers in the United States. With a kickoff time set for 3 p.m. ET, many Americans are at work or school. Therefore, they can tune in to the Peacock app on their mobile device or computer to watch the game on the go.
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City and Arsenal on Peacock could still pull in large audiencesThe argument for putting the game on either USA Network or NBC is that it will pull in a bigger audience. That is certainly true. Arsenal’s trip to Old Trafford to play Manchester United earlier in the campaign on NBC, Telemundo and even Peacock pulled in over 2.3 million viewers.
Peacock, which played a role in that number, has a impressive audience of its own. The aforementioned Liverpool-Arsenal game from April 2023 had an average minute audience of 872,000. This was the largest streaming audience for a Premier League game in US history.
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It truly could be a title decider. Arsenal and Manchester City, the runaway teams at the top of the Premier League table, have their long-anticipated battle on Wednesday. If Arsenal wins, the Premier League race is alive and well, and it becomes anyone's to play for. However, if Manchester City wins, it would be just […] It truly could be a title decider. Arsenal and Manchester City, the runaway teams at the top of the Premier League table, have their long-anticipated battle on Wednesday. If Arsenal wins, the Premier League race is alive and well, and it becomes anyone’s to play for. However, if Manchester City wins, it would be just two points behind Arsenal. However, the defending champions would have two games in hand.
That is just one of a number of headline games happening throughout the week in the Premier League. For example, in the thick of the relegation battle, Leicester City battles Leeds in a game with massive implications for the drop. Both are narrowly above the relegation spots. In fact, Leicester is level on points with Everton but has a better goal differential. Southampton’s game against Bournemouth has similar implications. While these two clubs have nine points of separation, neither is guaranteed safety nor relegation.
Elsewhere in the table, some games could affect European spots. For example, Aston Villa, a club flying up to sixth in the league, takes on Fulham. While Fulham might just be out of European contention, a top-half finish in the table is still on the cards.
Finally, capping off the week of games, Tottenham hosts Manchester United on Thursday afternoon. United is fourth in the table and Spurs are fifth. However, the two clubs have six points of separation. Plus, United has played two fewer games. It is simply a must-win game for Tottenham on the back of its embarrassing defeat at Newcastle.
EPL Commentators on NBC: Matchday 33Tuesday, April 252:30 p.m. — Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Crystal Palace. Peacock Premium — Pete Odgars vs. Andy Townsend.
2:45 p.m. — Aston Villa vs. Fulham. Peacock Premium — Joe Speight and Courtney Sweetman-Kirk.
3 p.m. — Leeds United vs. Leicester City. USA Network, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Tony Jones and Michael Bridges.
Wednesday, April 262:30 p.m. — Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton and Hove Albion. Peacock Premium — Pien Meulensteen and Robert Earnshaw.
2:45 p.m. — Chelsea vs. Brentford. Peacock Premium — Chris Wise and Matt Upson.
2:45 p.m. — West Ham United vs. Liverpool. Peacock Premium — Jim Proudfoot and Matt Holland.
3 p.m. — Manchester City vs. Arsenal.Peacock Premium — Peter Drury, Lee Dixon and Graeme Le Saux.
Thursday, April 272:45 p.m. — Everton vs. Newcastle United. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Mark Scott and Leon Osman.
2:45 p.m. — Southampton vs. Bournemouth. Peacock Premium — Gary Taphouse and Leroy Rosenior.
3:15 p.m. — Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United. Peacock Premium — Joe Speight and Stephen Warnock.
Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney has made his move in an attempt to sign Gareth Bale. The recently retired forward sent a video to the Hollywood actor congratulating him on Wrexham's historic season. The Red Devils earned promotion to League Two after collecting the National League title last weekend. McElhenney Tweeted the video along with a […] Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney has made his move in an attempt to sign Gareth Bale. The recently retired forward sent a video to the Hollywood actor congratulating him on Wrexham’s historic season. The Red Devils earned promotion to League Two after collecting the National League title last weekend.
McElhenney Tweeted the video along with a ploy to talk Bale into potentially joining the team. “Hey Gareth Bale,” McElhenney wrote. “Let’s play golf, where I totally won’t spend 4 hours trying to convince you to un-retire for one last magical season.”
Bale responded to the Tweet by saying that it depends on which golf course they play at.
Hey @GarethBale11 let’s play golf, where I totally won’t spend 4 hours trying to convince you to un-retire for one last magical season 🏴 🏴 🏴 🏴 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/FZgXZbM4zx
— Rob McElhenney (@RMcElhenney) April 25, 2023
Welshman retired earlier this year after illustrious careerBale only just retired from the game in January. The Wales international last played for Major League Soccer club LAFC. Bale previously broke the soccer transfer record when he moved from Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid in 2013. The transfer cost the Spanish giants around $100 million. This fee has since been beaten by a dozen other transfers around Europe.
While it remains to be seen just how serious Wrexham’s pursuit of Bale is, the former player is certainly a winner. Despite suffering numerous injuries throughout his career, Bale has collected some serious silverware. He was part of the 2007/08 Spurs team that collected their only trophy of the current century. Bale also won five Champions League and three LaLiga titles with Real Madrid. The Welshman collected an MLS Cup in his only season with LAFC as well.
Wrexham’s story has helped boost US lower leagues Wrexham’s incredible season has been followed from all over the world. Despite being a lower-level team, fans in the United States have flocked to the club. The success story has also helped grow support for lower leagues here Stateside.
McElhenney spoke on the importance of Wrexham’s promotion to League Two immediately after beating Boreham Wood last weekend. “We can hear how it feels to the town and that is what is most important to us. I think this is a moment of catharsis for them and celebration,” said McElhenney.
“For us to be welcomed into their community and welcomed into this experience has been the honor of my life.”
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Every English club dreams of playing in the Premier League. After all, it's seen as the top soccer division in the world. This is the case not only for the caliber of players in the league but also for financial aspects. However, there are potential costs of earning promotion to the top flight as well. […] Every English club dreams of playing in the Premier League. After all, it’s seen as the top soccer division in the world. This is the case not only for the caliber of players in the league but also for financial aspects. However, there are potential costs of earning promotion to the top flight as well.
Luton Town chief executive Gary Sweet has claimed that his club will have to shell out around $12 million if they are promoted to the Premier League for improvements to the club’s Kenilworth Road stadium to comply with Premier League rules. The stadium currently has a max capacity of just over 10,000 fans.
Sweet says team would need to tweak stadium this summer“It is maybe more of a gargantuan task than building a new stadium,” Sweet recently told BBC radio. “There’s rather a lot of work to do. We’ve got about £8 million, maybe £10 million ($12 million) of improvements to do which is pretty much rebuilding one stand in less than three months, which is some task.”
“It’s just really to comply with Premier League’s broadcasting requirements and some facility requirements that are needed.”
Luton Town are currently third in the Championship and could be promoted to the Premier League next season.
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— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 25, 2023
Luton also has plans for new stadium for future improvementsLuton is currently third in the Championship table and has already locked in a playoff place. The club has also already announced plans to build a new 23,000-seat stadium. Nevertheless, this new arena would not be ready to use if they were promoted to the Premier League this summer.
Sweet claimed that the club will be aiming to break ground on the new stadium later this year. He stated that the arena’s budget could be around $125 million. “It’s quite a heavy investment for football at that level for us and will firmly put us into the Premier League bracket,” stated Sweet.
“But just to be able to get Kenilworth Road ready now, just for maybe two or three years, is maybe more of a gargantuan task than building a new stadium.”
Luton could still finish second in the Championship table to earn an automatic promotion spot. Sheffield United are currently in the second position, four points ahead of Luton. The Blades also have two games in hand compared to Luton as well.
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Crystal Palace co-owner and chairman Steve Parish recently spoke on the financial repercussions surrounding relegation from the Premier League. The English businessman helped purchase the south London club in the summer of 2010. Palace was in the second-tiered Championship at the time after relegation from the top flight in 2005. The club gained promotion back […] Crystal Palace co-owner and chairman Steve Parish recently spoke on the financial repercussions surrounding relegation from the Premier League. The English businessman helped purchase the south London club in the summer of 2010.
Palace was in the second-tiered Championship at the time after relegation from the top flight in 2005. The club gained promotion back to the Premier League in 2013, where they have remained a mid-table team.
Palace chairman outlines financial hit with relegation Parish has stated that dropping down to the Championship is one of the biggest financial dangers in the sport. “Relegation from the Premier League is probably the biggest financial jeopardy in world football,” proclaimed Parish.
“If you look at (Crystal Palace’s) turnover in the Premier League, it’s in the region of £175 million ($218 million). First season in the Championship it would be about £70 million. There’s no amount of salary cuts for players you could bake in to cover that loss.”
“In the third season it’s worse and by the fourth season (without a parachute payment) you’re down to about £20 million. So, in three years you have to come down from £175 million to £20 million.”
Everton could be in serious trouble if relegatedWhile relegation can crush any club, Everton could particularly be in significant trouble if they were to drop to the Championship. The Toffees have recorded combined losses over the last five years of around $520 million. Their most recent financial records showed a loss of about $55 million just for last year alone. Everton owners are currently financing a new $625 million stadium, as well.
The Merseyside club also may face sanctions by the Premier League for breaching Financial Fair Play rules. An independent organization is currently investigating Everton’s recent financial records. A final decision on the ruling may be expected before the current campaign ends.
Everton are currently in the Premier League relegation zone at the moment. They sit 18th in the table, just one point away from safety. The Toffees do, however, have an extra game in hand compared to the teams just ahead of them. Everton next face Newcastle on Thursday.
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Tyler Adams could once again be on the move during the upcoming transfer window. Leeds United signed the United States national team midfielder just last summer from RB Leipzig. The deal cost the Whites about $17 million. However, AC Milan is now reportedly monitoring Adams ahead of the summer window. Relegation could force Leeds to […] Tyler Adams could once again be on the move during the upcoming transfer window. Leeds United signed the United States national team midfielder just last summer from RB Leipzig. The deal cost the Whites about $17 million. However, AC Milan is now reportedly monitoring Adams ahead of the summer window.
Relegation could force Leeds to sell Tyler Adams to MilanPianetaMilan claim that the Italian club is interested in signing the American, particularly at a reduced price. Leeds currently sit 16th in the Premier League table, just two points from the relegation zone. The Whites have played an extra game compared to the three teams in the drop zone. Victories by Everton or Nottingham Forest this week would pile the pressure on Leeds.
If Leeds happens to be relegated from the English top flight, Milan would potentially pounce on Adams. Relegated clubs tend to lose leverage in transfer negotiations because of the financial repercussions surrounding dropping down a level.
USMNT star currently nursing injuryDespite his club’s precarious position in the standings, Adams has had a solid freshman season in England. Nevertheless, the American is currently injured and may not play again this season. Adams injured his hamstring in training over a month ago, and he received surgery soon after. The 24-year-old midfielder has not played for the club since the setback.
New Leeds head coach Javi Gracia recently claimed that he was unsure if Adams would return this season. “If I tell you something (an injury update), I lie to you. I don’t know,” Gracia said last week. “He’s working hard. The medical staff are working very well as well but we need time to know if he will be ready or not.”
Nevertheless, the injury most likely wouldn’t deter Milan from potentially targeting Adams. I Rossoneri currently sit fourth in the Serie A standings. The Italian giants are also set to play rivals Inter Milan in the upcoming Champions League semifinals. Adams previously played in the top European competition with Leipzig.
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The latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling. Hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer, this episode discusses how Wrexham is increasing the interest in lower-league soccer in the United States. The success of the fifth division team was the biggest soccer story from this past weekend, arguably bigger than many of the Premier League stories.
We discuss how the interest in the team continues to grow at the same time that CBS Sports Golazo Network has agreed to show games from US Open Cup. Could one of the reasons why The Golazo Network picked up the permission to show US Open Cup games be due to the interest level of a fellow lower-league team, Wrexham AFC?
Other topics discussed on the show include whether Jesse Marsch could have done a better job at Leeds United than Javi Gracia, as well as reading your feedback about CBS Sports' coverage of the UEFA Champions League, and discussing the new appointment of a sporting director by US Soccer.
Tottenham could be making another managerial change, as it is looking into getting rid of Cristian Stellini. The Italian coach is only at the head of the club on an interim basis. He was part of Antonio Conte's staff, but he did serve in a caretaker role at Spurs before Conte's sacking. However, that prior […] Tottenham could be making another managerial change, as it is looking into getting rid of Cristian Stellini. The Italian coach is only at the head of the club on an interim basis. He was part of Antonio Conte’s staff, but he did serve in a caretaker role at Spurs before Conte’s sacking.
However, that prior stint was far more fruitful than his current spot. According to the Evening Standard, there is “serious doubt” over the future of Stellini’s spot in the dugout at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The belief is that Stellini lost the confidence of the players. That much was evident in the first 21 minutes against Newcastle. Spurs conceded five times in that span in an eventual 6-1 loss in the north of England.
The punishment for Stellini could be swift. Even though Spurs only have six games remaining, the club may dismiss the manager this week. In fact, there is doubt that Stellini will be in the dugout when Tottenham hosts Manchester United on Thursday. After that, Tottenham has a trip to Anfield, which could put the club’s European hopes to bed.
As of now, Stellini’s Tottenham plunged from fourth to fifth, now facing a six-point deficit with both Newcastle and Manchester United for fourth. On top of that, Newcastle has played one fewer game than Spurs, and Manchester United is one fewer than that. Aston Villa, Liverpool and Brighton, which has played three fewer games than Tottenham, are nipping at the heels of an ailing Spurs side.
BREAKING: Tottenham are discussing the future of acting head coach Cristian Stellini. pic.twitter.com/HMdQ9u8dtn
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) April 24, 2023
Tottenham would not appoint permanent replacement for StelliniThe most likely replacement for Stellini if Tottenham sacks him is a familiar face. Ryan Mason, who has served as an interim manager of Spurs in the past, would be interested in taking the reigns of the club for the remainder of the season.
After Tottenham sacked Jose Mourinho in the 2020/21 season, Mason did enough to get the club a spot in the Europa Conference League for the next season. At the time, he was the youngest manager of a Premier League club in history at the age of 29.
In terms of a permanent manager, Spurs are in the running for some major names. Mauricio Pochettino could make a return, and the club is looking into Julian Nagelsmann, Luis Enrique and more options. However, these managers would not arrive until the summer. That way, they would have a fresh slate and a fresh summer to make squad changes of their choosing.
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US Soccer is on the verge of hiring Matt Crocker to be its next sporting director. Crocker would replace Earnie Stewart, who departed the position at the beginning of 2023. US Soccer plans to announce Matt Crocker as its new sporting director on Tuesday, April 25. Still, The Athletic spoke to those close to the […] US Soccer is on the verge of hiring Matt Crocker to be its next sporting director. Crocker would replace Earnie Stewart, who departed the position at the beginning of 2023. US Soccer plans to announce Matt Crocker as its new sporting director on Tuesday, April 25.
Still, The Athletic spoke to those close to the hiring process from US Soccer. The report states the Federation settled on Crocker, who has experience in a similar position in the Premier League. That comes with Southampton, where Crocker is the current director of football.
Over the last three years, Crocker watched over the Southampton men’s, women’s and youth teams. Before that, he spent time with England, overseeing the youth teams. For example, he led England to U-17 and U-20 World Cups in 2017. That same year, he watched England’s U-19 squad win the European Championships. The Athletic argues Crocker helped establish the “England DNA” within the English FA. The youth teams and the senior squad have a similar coaching and development strategy.
According to The Athletic, those that have worked with Crocker called him the perfect fit for the United States. His development of infrastructure across the board at both England and Southampton yielded success. The aforementioned international success is one thing. However, at Southampton, he developed the “SFC Playbook” with Ralph Hassenhüttl. This is the aligning of playstyles between the A team and the B team at the club, ensuring an easy transition between each. Moreover, he laid out a five-year plan with the women’s team. The Southampton women earned promotion in back-to-back years, where it now plays in the Women’s Championship.
"There needs to be a cultural understanding of the U.S. soccer sphere." @jennyachiu, @susannahcollins, @Nicocantor1, @CharlieDavies9, and @NotAlexis debate on whether Matt Crocker is the right hire for U.S. Soccer. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/ddqhG0Qg7u
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 24, 2023
However, Crocker announced he would depart St. Mary’s at the end of the season. Now, it seems his landing spot is the United States.
Crocker brings infrastructure expertise to US SoccerThe main takeaway from Crocker’s experience is his development of infrastructure and talent. From 2006 to 2013, he was an academy manager at Southampton. He led the likes of Gareth Bale, Luke Shaw, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain James Ward-Prowse, Tyrone Mings and more through their development. Applying that developmental touch to his knack for building up consistencies across teams at a club, Crocker can fit well in the United States.
A growing talent pool in the United States has seen more and more players represent top clubs across Europe. Ricardo Pepi, Gio Reyna, Yunus Musah, Malik Tillman and others are still just 20 years old. They can develop, despite some making appearances in the World Cup. Combine this with the US Youth Squads, some of which are preparing for the youth World Cups themselves, and more development can happen.
Search for a USMNT head coachThe timing of the potential hire of Crocker to US Soccer also answers some questions on the future of the USMNT. Currently without a head coach, US Soccer repeatedly stated it would wait to hire a head coach so it could have its sporting director’s input and decision-making. Crocker held talks with a potential USMNT manager.
For a time, Jesse Marsch looked like he was joining Southampton after his sacking by Leeds. Crocker must have been present in the discussions, even though they ultimately deteriorated, likely due to contract disagreements.
Regardless of any disagreements there, hiring a head coach is among the top priorities for Crocker when he arrives with US Soccer.
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After midweek Challenge Cup action, the NWSL returned this weekend with some fireworks in gameweek 4. Megan Rapinoe reminded us of her quality over dead balls, and Lynn Williams scored her third goal in a week, reminding us how effective she potentially could be for the USWNT. Portland won again and San Diego showed its […] After midweek Challenge Cup action, the NWSL returned this weekend with some fireworks in gameweek 4. Megan Rapinoe reminded us of her quality over dead balls, and Lynn Williams scored her third goal in a week, reminding us how effective she potentially could be for the USWNT. Portland won again and San Diego showed its mettle winning away at Angel City in front of 22,000 fans. Julie Ertz’s return to action was also a notable takeaway from gameweek four.
Recapping NWSL gameweek 4OL Reign 5-2 Chicago Red StarsBethany Balcer’s two early strikes opened up a match that featured seven goals in a match that was end-to-end and largely even in terms of possession and good chances for each side.
Balcer opened the scoring with a shot from the center of the area that found the bottom left corner in minute 15. Five minutes later she struck again, this time with a header set up by an outstanding Lauren Barnes cross.
Chicago got a goal back in minute 32 with a strike from Arin Wright that beat Phallon Tullis-Joyce to the top corner. But OL Reign regained a two-goal cushion to take into the locker room at halftime when in stoppage time Jess Fishlock ripped a left-footed shot off an Emily Sonnett corner into the center of the net.
But almost immediately off the second-half kickoff, Ally Schlegel halved the Reign lead with a right-footed strike to the center of the goal.
Some restart in Seattle! 😮💨@allyschlegel34 with her first to bring the @chicagoredstars closer again! pic.twitter.com/TIOukFhn5v
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) April 22, 2023
Minutes later OL Reign almost restored its two-goal cushion when Megan Rapinoe who came on at halftime took a ball played by Sofia Huerta and shot it just over the crossbar.
Both sides exchanged good chances, but Rapinoe finally converted in minute 73 belting a free kick from outside the area on the left side into the bottom left corner with her right foot. Minutes later Fishlock recorded her second of the night to close the scoring. Balcer played a cross into the area, where Fishlock gained possession of the ball and whipped a right-footed shot down the center of the goal mouth to secure OL Reign a 5-2 victory.
Washington Spirit 0-0 Houston DashA scoreless draw played out in front of 7,073 fans at Audi Field Saturday night. Despite the scoreline, the match wasn’t as lifeless as might be assumed. Both teams created several good chances in the first 45 minutes, the best coming right before halftime as Houston’s Marisa Viggiano belted a left-footed shot from just outside the area that forced a good save out of Aubrey Bledsoe.
The second half started quickly with Washington creating multiple chances. In minute 51 Ashley Hatch hit a low shot from just outside the area that forced a diving save from Jane Campbell.
In minute 70, The Dash’s Sophie Schmidt had a header from just inside the six-yard box saved by Bledsoe. This was the best chance in the later stages of the match for either side.
NY/NJ Gotham 1-0 North Carolina CourageThe homesteading side won with a late Lynn Williams goal, which was created on a surging counter-attack up the left side. Williams’ goal against her former team was her second successive game-winner and third goal in as many matches in all competitions. With Mallory Swanson’s injury potentially hobbling the US attack, Williams ought to be back under consideration for selection for this summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup roster. The goal was Williams’ 60th of her NWSL career.
The unseasonable weather in the New York Metropolitan area led to about a two-hour-and-fifteen-minute weather delay at halftime of this match. The match had a good pace to it in the first half, but following the weather delay, while both sides exchanged chances, the game felt disjointed.
Gotham has now won three-straight games in all competitions, having defeated Washington Spirit midweek in the NWSL Challenge Cup. On the flip side, North Carolina has lost three straight league matches and needed a late goal to get a draw versus Orlando midweek in the NWSL Challenge Cup.
Portland Thorns 2-0 Racing LouisvillePortland’s hot start continued with a 2-0 win at Providence Park against Racing Louisville. The Thorns opened the scoring almost immediately with a well-worked move that saw Sophia Smith, the player of the season thus far in NWSL play a diagonal ball for Crystal Dunn who had cut inside from her customary left-sides position. Dunn wisely played a dummy and allowed Christine Sinclair to pounce, hitting a powerful shot that found the near post.
The Thorns doubled their lead in first-half stoppage time when Morgan Smith initiated a move from the left side that she finished after a nice passing sequence. Smith’s goal beat Katie Lund, who had been spectacular in defending Louisville’s goal for much of the first half.
In the second half, Louisville created a flurry of chances between minutes 58 and 64 but could not convert. After that, the match became more static with Portland keeping its shape well and limiting opportunities for the visiting team to create good chances.
Portland stays undefeated and on🔝#PORvLOU presented by @Nationwide pic.twitter.com/tIMwgQ9YoB
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) April 23, 2023
Kansas City Current 2-0 Orlando PrideOrlando Pride remains rooted to the bottom of the standings following a 2-0 loss to Kansas City in front of a crowd of 9,808 at Children’s Mercy Park.
The Pride started the match well, and this supremacy culminated in an opportunity from Adriana. Yet, her shot at the bottom left corner met the mitts of Current Goalkeeper Cassie Miller. Over the course of the next twenty minutes, Kansas City had the better of the play and chances. From about 25 minutes onward, the play was even until halftime.
In the second half, Kansas City broke through in minute 64 thanks to Debinha. The Brazilian International hit a shot from the center of the area that found the bottom left corner of the goal after an outstanding setup by Halie Mace. This had come minutes after Orlando had a golden chance to take the lead from Messiah Bright go just wide.
Four minutes later, the Current struck again. Once again Mace set up one of her teammates in the center of the area. This time, it was Cece Kizer who dialed a shot right down the middle.
While Orlando controlled possession after the second Kansas City goal, they created nothing more than half chances, and the Current ran out rather comfortable 2-0 winners.
Angel City FC 0-2 San Diego Wave San Diego beat Angel City FC 2-0 in Los Angeles on Sunday night in the California rivalry game that has helped stimulate greater interest in NWSL.
The Wave used two second-half goals to log the win. On both sides, though, midfielders struggled at times. Defensive work from the Wave was key in picking up the victory. In the first half, the home side created several opportunities. Either San Diego’s defense or missed chances took the sting out of any attack.
The second half began with a number of Angel City chances. Spurred on by the Excellent play of Savannah McCaskill and Julie Ertz, making her return to NWSL, spurred the hosts. The home team had five clear-cut chances in the first 10 minutes of the second half. Each time, the wave’s defense withstood the threats.
In minute 70, Sofia Jakobsson received a ball from Christen Westphal and delivered it right into the top center of the goal frame. The effort beat Dijana Haracic giving the Wave a 1-0 lead. Five minutes later Alex Morgan found Makenz Doniak just outside the box after a free kick. Doniak used her left foot to perfectly place a shot in the top right corner that Haracic had no chance to get to. This doubled the visitors’ lead.
Another chapter in this growing rivalry ✔️#LAvSD presented by @Nationwide pic.twitter.com/xKvmaulsIn
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) April 24, 2023
Despite having the best opportunities before the two Wave goals, Angel City’s efforts petered out once they were chasing the game. The best chance for the home side to get a goal back was at the end of the 90. Katie Johnson’s shot from just inside the area forced a diving save at the near post by Kailen Sheridan.
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The FA Cup semifinal matchups have TV coverage plans for those viewers in the United States. With three top Premier League clubs in action, there is bound to be excitement for the major cup competition in England. Manchester City, Manchester United and Brighton are all in the top seven of the Premier League. Therefore, each […] The FA Cup semifinal matchups have TV coverage plans for those viewers in the United States. With three top Premier League clubs in action, there is bound to be excitement for the major cup competition in England. Manchester City, Manchester United and Brighton are all in the top seven of the Premier League. Therefore, each has legitimate reason to believe it can win this tournament.
The last team rounding out the top four is Sheffield United. The Blades look bound for promotion back into the top flight this season, as they are second in the Championship. The challenge Sheffield United faces is being the first team outside the top flight to win the FA Cup since West Ham United in 1980. Worse off, it faces Manchester City, which is on pace to win the treble this season.
FA Cup semifinal TV coverage plansManchester City vs. Sheffield UnitedKickoff time: 11:45 a.m. ET / 8:45 a.m. PT – Saturday, April 22
Watch now (in USA): Live on ESPN+
Commentators: Jon Champion and Craig Burley
US TV: Match is exclusively on ESPN+
Manchester United vs. Brighton and Hove AlbionKickoff time: 11:30 a.m. ET / 8:30 a.m. PT – Sunday, April 23
Watch now (in USA): Live on ESPN+
Commentators: Jon Champion and Stewart Robson
US TV: Match is exclusively on ESPN+
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ESPN holds the rights to the FA Cup, and puts almost all of the games on its paid-streaming platform, ESPN+. There have been instances in the past of games airing on ESPN or ESPN2. For example, just this season, Wrexham played on ESPN2 on several occasions. It featured against Sheffield United as it did against Blyth Spartans in a qualifying game.
However, despite the fact that this is the FA Cup semifinals, ESPN is keeping the games on the paid-streaming platform. For reference, last season’s FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Liverpool was also exclusive to ESPN+ for American audiences. Fortunately, this does mean it is in the same place for English- and Spanish-language audiences.
A relatively new winnerThis will be the fourth-straight year with a new winner of the FA Cup. However, Manchester City and Manchester United are both recent winners. The blue side of Manchester last won the FA Cup in 2019. Manchester United’s most recent triumph was in 2016. Brighton last got this far in 2019, when it lost to City in the semifinals. Sheffield United last got this far in 2014. In that year, it was a Championship side that lost to Hull City.
Brighton is the only team among the four that has never won the FA Cup. Even Sheffield United has four, but the most recent of those was just after World War I. Based on the club’s performances this year, as well as an ailing Manchester United in the semifinal, it could be a good opportunity for Brighton to pick up its first major top flight trophy.
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Barcelona took a step closer to the La Liga title as they edged past Atletico Madrid 1-0 at the Camp Nou on Sunday evening. The result means that the Blaugrana extend their lead to 11 points over reigning Champions Real Madrid; with eight games remaining, the Catalans are in pole position for the league title. […] Barcelona took a step closer to the La Liga title as they edged past Atletico Madrid 1-0 at the Camp Nou on Sunday evening.
The result means that the Blaugrana extend their lead to 11 points over reigning Champions Real Madrid; with eight games remaining, the Catalans are in pole position for the league title.
However, the visitors made a better start and could have led within the first minute.
After Sergio Busquets gave the ball away in midfield, Antoine Griezmann saw his curling effort crash against the crossbar as the hosts breathed a sigh of relief.
Quiet first half an hourNeither side garnered any clear-cut opportunities in the first 30 minutes, but Xavi’s side saw the majority of the ball, with Atletico willing to sit back and absorb the pressure before hitting on the counter.
Barcelona did make the breakthrough right on the stroke of halftime when Ferran Torres curled his effort past Jan Oblak right on the edge of the box after a nice hold-up wing play from Raphinha.
Ferran Torres gives Barcelona the lead right before halftime! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Gr9fCMhB2Z
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 23, 2023
An entertaining second half followed, with the hosts getting two glorious opportunities to extend their lead.
Raphinha and Lewandowski miss glorious chancesRaphinha failed to make a connection while open in front of goal in the 72nd minute, and then Robert Lewandowski missed a glorious one-on-one opportunity just four minutes later.
The Polish striker curled his effort wide of the goal with Oblak rushing out; however, had he passed to Raphinha on the right, the latter would have had an open goal to aim at.
Both sides made several changes in the last fifteen minutes, but neither could test the opposition goalkeeper as Barcelona grabbed another 1-0 win on the day.
The result means that it was Atletico’s first loss after winning four consecutive league games, and they remain third, five adrift of cross-city rivals Real Madrid.
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Chelsea have ruled out relocating to a new stadium in Earl’s Court and are set to commit to a £2bn expansion of Stamford Bridge as reports from the Daily Mail. It is believed that club owner Todd Boehly will confirm the decision on the club’s stadium plans in the summer once the costs and timeframes […] Chelsea have ruled out relocating to a new stadium in Earl’s Court and are set to commit to a £2bn expansion of Stamford Bridge as reports from the Daily Mail.
It is believed that club owner Todd Boehly will confirm the decision on the club’s stadium plans in the summer once the costs and timeframes are established.
The report also states that the Chelsea Supporters Trust held a meeting in the past week where it was confirmed that Earl’s Court was no longer a viable option for the Blues as the site’s owners aren’t planning to build a stadium on that land.
Development company rejects stadium ideaMoreover, the Earl Court Development Company (ECDC) also claimed that building a stadium isn’t a part of their plans.
The ECDC had earlier released a statement claiming, “We categorically deny any talks taking place with Chelsea FC about a stadium relocation to the Earls Court site. We have recently launched a draft master plan for a transformative mixed use scheme to bring the wonder back to Earls Court. Our masterplan proposals will deliver 4,500 homes, 15,000 jobs, acres of public space and cultural facilities in an ambitious zero carbon development. There is no football stadium in our masterplan.”
Chelsea looking for long term stadium solutionDirector Hugh Rosen heads Chelsea’s project team was also in charge when former owner Roman Abramovich had made plans for a new stadium.
The renovation of Stamford Bridge has been a topic of debate for several years and it intensified when the club’s ownership changed hands last year. It is believed that the winning bid, once that came from Boehly, was to commit to remaining at Stamford Bridge which is a preference of the Chelsea pitch owners.
In other news, Chelsea are expected to lose another £30m to settle disputes with commercial partners, an issue the club put aside last season. It is believed that the Blues are due to pay the amount to a number of partners, including shirt and sleeve sponsors.
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Newcastle United smashed Tottenham Hotspur 6-1 at St James’ Park on Sunday afternoon to strengthen their hopes for a top-four finish in the Premier League. The Magpies scored five goals in the first 21 minutes in an astonishing performance against a helpless Spurs side who were second best in every department. Newcastle make a stunning […] Newcastle United smashed Tottenham Hotspur 6-1 at St James’ Park on Sunday afternoon to strengthen their hopes for a top-four finish in the Premier League.
The Magpies scored five goals in the first 21 minutes in an astonishing performance against a helpless Spurs side who were second best in every department.
Newcastle make a stunning startJacob Murphy gave the hosts the perfect start in the second minute when he followed up on a rebound from Joelinton’s effort that Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris could only parry.
Newcastle are up 2-0 on Tottenham in the first five minutes!
What a ball from Schar! 🤩
📺: @USANetwork | #NEWTOT pic.twitter.com/ujrk2yr3FD— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) April 23, 2023
Four minutes later it was 2-0 when Joelinton brought down a diagonal ball with a sublime first touch and rounded Lloris to find the net following awful defending from the Spurs back line.
It was all one-way traffic as Murphy made it 3-0 in the ninth minute when he launched a ferocious strike from 25 yards past Lloris to send the home supporters into a frenzy.
WHAT IS HAPPENING?!?!
Not even Jacob Murphy can believe Newcastle are up 3-0 in 8 minutes!
📺: @USANetwork | #NEWTOT pic.twitter.com/AsRSpDGWzN— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) April 23, 2023
Ten minutes later, it was 4-0 when Alexander Isak found the net with a darting run following Joe Willock’s brilliant ball in behind the Spurs’ defense.
The hosts ran riot as they went 5-0 up in the 21st minute when Isak once again found the back of the net after some wonderful interplay by the Newcastle midfield.
Spurs humbled despite better second halfThe Magpies could have led by seven or eight going into the break as Tottenham looked shell-shocked at what had hit them.
The score was 5-0 at halftime leaving Spurs leaving Cristian Stellini with a tough team talk at halftime.
Harry Kane grabbed a goal four minutes after the restart, finding the bottom right corner but it proved to be a mere consolation.
Substitute Callum Wilson scored with his first touch in the 67th minute to make it 6-1 to complete Spurs’ misery on a day to forget for the north London side.
Miggy comes off the bench and sets up Newcastle's 6th goal!
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— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) April 23, 2023
The result means that Newcastle climb up to third with 59 points from 31 games and move into pole position to secure a top-four finish in their quest for Champions League football next season.
For Tottenham, the sorry state of affairs continues at the club as they remain fifth with 53 points from 32 games, and the result all but means, barring a slip-up from Newcastle or Manchester United, their top-four hopes are over.
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Burnley are under investigation after they fielded a weakened side against Reading during their 0-0 draw in the English Football League (EFL) Championship last week. The Clarets, who have already secured promotion to the Premier League next season, fielded a much-changed lineup that featured several fringe players in the starting eleven. Reading Pick Up Crucial […] Burnley are under investigation after they fielded a weakened side against Reading during their 0-0 draw in the English Football League (EFL) Championship last week.
The Clarets, who have already secured promotion to the Premier League next season, fielded a much-changed lineup that featured several fringe players in the starting eleven.
Reading Pick Up Crucial PointsThe result proved crucial for Reading, who picked up a crucial point from the fixture in their quest for survival in the Championship.
"I was so proud. From the starting boys to the ones that didn't get on.
"Burnley have plenty of firepower and depth… so to get a point off them, and nearly nick a couple of good opportunities – we'll take massive positives from it." #REABUR pic.twitter.com/ntDHbtqhKD
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) April 15, 2023
A report from the Sun claims that the result caused frustration amongst Reading’s relegation rivals Huddersfield. Who have written to the EFL about the matter, as Vincent Kompany’s side made six changes in the starting lineup.
Burnley could face potential points deduction and a hefty fine if found guilty.
Reading face key game against relegation rivalsHuddersfield are currently just a point above the relegation zone with 44 points, with Reading a point behind and a spot just below.
Both sides are pitted against each other in the last game week which could be huge in determining who stays up in the league.
Burnley, however, are adamant that they made changes to accommodate the league’s busy schedule. Incidentally, Kompany’s side lost again this Saturday as their full-strength team was beaten by Queens Park Ranger 1-2 at home.
The EFL regulations claim that every club should play at full strength in the league unless satisfactory reasons is given.
The Athletic have reported that the EFL have contacted Burnley regarding the matter, but the conversations are informal, and no investigation is underway.
The rules also state that if clubs cannot provide a satisfactory explanation on fielding weakened squads, they would face disciplinary action that could see them punished and also be imposed penalties that the EFL sees fit.
Moreover, from March end, the EFL requires that any team sheet include at least ten outfield players featured on the team sheet for the league game before.
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West Ham manager David Moyes has claimed that he has no intention of stepping down from his role at the end of the season. The Scot, for the first time, publicly stated that he is planning for the coming campaign despite reports that the Hammers could make a managerial change in the summer. West Ham […] West Ham manager David Moyes has claimed that he has no intention of stepping down from his role at the end of the season.
The Scot, for the first time, publicly stated that he is planning for the coming campaign despite reports that the Hammers could make a managerial change in the summer.
West Hamendured a poor start to the Premier League season that saw them fighting for survival in the relegation places.
Improved form has come just in timeHowever, just one defeat from the last nine games in all competitions has seen them climb to safety and also reach the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League, where they are pitted against Dutch side AZ Alkmaar.
Moyes has been on the brink of being fired from his role several times this season, but the recent upturn in form means that he will surely see out the remainder of the campaign.
Several media outlets have claimed that Lille boss Paulo Fonseca and former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez have been identified as possible replacements, but Moyes, on the other hand, is already looking forward to the next season.
The 59-year-old said, I’m planning for next season. I’ve got no intention [of leaving]. I’m getting on with my job, doing everything that I do and obviously, my head’s down and focused on how I’m getting myself more points at the moment. That’s the only thing I can think about.”
Also speaking about other clubs in the bottom half of the table who have made managerial replacements, the former Everton manager said, I think some really, really good managers have left their jobs. I can think of Brendan Rodgers, I can think of Ralph Hassenhuttl, I can think of Jesse Marsch… I can think of many managers who’ve left their jobs.
You have to say sometimes, they are the wrong decisions. And maybe clubs are getting bullied [by outside noise] into making these sorts of decisions.
Moyes thanks supportersMoyes also thanked the West Ham owners for their support and supporting him, “You have to say to the owners at West Ham, they have done a great job. They’ve stood by me. We have still got a lot of games to go to prove that they’ve made the right decision. But hopefully, hopefully we can prove that by the end of the season.”
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MLS has fined New England Revolution head coach Bruce Arena for violating the Major League Soccer public criticism policy. The decision follows New England’s match against the Columbus Crew on April 15. Arena received a yellow card in last weekend’s 1-1 draw against the Crew. The main point of contention was a lengthy VAR delay […] MLS has fined New England Revolution head coach Bruce Arena for violating the Major League Soccer public criticism policy.
The decision follows New England’s match against the Columbus Crew on April 15. Arena received a yellow card in last weekend’s 1-1 draw against the Crew. The main point of contention was a lengthy VAR delay on a possible handball in the box. Ultimately, no penalty kick was awarded. The financial aspects of the fine were not released by the league.
“I don’t know why I got a yellow card at the end of the game,” said Arena in the postgame press conference.
“The 4th official was pretty useless for the entire game, and for some reason, she then voiced her opinion 98-and-a-half minutes into the game.”
“If they’re going to use their phony baloney standard of clear and obvious, why would it take that long to decide it’s not a foul? It was obviously not clear and obvious if it takes you that long to come to come to that conclusion. [It was] a poor job by the VAR.”
Not everyone is a fan of the implementation of VAR Arena’s team played the final 25 minutes of the match down a player after Dylan Borrero was sent off. Despite the fourth official adding five extra minutes onto the match, the game was extended by nearly eight. This was seemingly because of the lengthy aforementioned VAR check. Columbus equalized late into injury time.
VAR has been a contentious topic among soccer fans all over the globe. While the technology generally helps get many major calls correct, the implementation can vary from league to league. Since introducing VAR Stateside in 2017, MLS has been under fire for lengthy delays in the action. Although correct calls are made, these interludes tend to kill the flow of matches.
What the hell is MLS VAR doing? It took 6 MINUTES for the officials to make a decision in the #CINvMIA game.
Yes the correct decision was made. But come on, that's such a long disruption in the game for a foul that we could see was outside the box.
— Christopher Harris (@thegaffer) April 2, 2023
Galaxy striker also publicly criticized VAR in MLSLA Galaxy forward Chicharito also previously labeled VAR in MLS as “soft.” Speaking after a match in October, the Mexican striker was left perplexed by a controversial decision.
“I saw it and I think it’s too soft. You never see that in the Premier League or LaLiga. I don’t think it’s even a foul,” Chicharito proclaimed.
“The VAR will have to go with more decisive plays.”
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Arsenal have reportedly held talks with Mason Mount's representatives ahead of the summer transfer window. The current Premier League leaders are hoping to capitalize on the player's precarious contractual situation at Chelsea. Mount has just one year remaining on his current contract and negotiations to extend his deal have stalled. Mount is struggling through a […] Arsenal have reportedly held talks with Mason Mount’s representatives ahead of the summer transfer window.
The current Premier League leaders are hoping to capitalize on the player’s precarious contractual situation at Chelsea. Mount has just one year remaining on his current contract and negotiations to extend his deal have stalled.
Mount is struggling through a difficult seasonGoal is claiming that the Gunners are monitoring Mount as they look to improve their squad this summer. Despite previously being a key figure in the Chelsea team, the England international has seemingly fallen down the pecking order.
In fact, Mount has managed just one total start for the Blues since early February. This includes both legs of Chelsea’s Champions League quarter-final matchup with Real Madrid.
Since 2013/14 season, Only 2 Chelsea players managed to get double digits goals and assists in the league in a season-
1. Eden Hazard 2018/19
2. Mason Mount 2021/22And people want us to sell a player who had last season like this😵💫😵💫 pic.twitter.com/bMScc3rcq0
— Chelsea Geek (@TheChelseaGeek) April 21, 2023
Like most of his domestic teammates, Mount is enduring a tough season. He only has three goals and three assists in all competitions so far. Compare this to his stellar 2021/22 campaign in which he racked up over 25 total goal involvements. Those are the numbers which are attracting interest from the Gunners and Liverpool.
Arsenal and Liverpool will battle it out to sign MountArsenal now join Liverpool as the potential favorites to sign Mount. The Reds are the club with the closest links to the midfielder in recent months. Jurgen Klopp is in desperate need of a squad overhaul this summer, particularly in midfield.
The German coach has even spoken highly of the Blues midfielder before and a move for the England international would make sense.
Mason Mount one of those players the managerial gentry loves but I struggle.
As a long-term Xhaka replacement – you can see the appeal for Arteta. He offers more goals and assists – with the same control
Wouldn't be shocked to see moves for him or Maddison.
— Le Grove (@LeGrove) April 21, 2023
While Mikel Arteta’s side are having an excellent season, they also need reinforcements as well. The Premier League leaders have a very talented starting line-up. However, the overall squad is fairly thin. Mount would add quality depth to the squad, as well as being good enough to push for a starting place.
Declan Rice is undoubtedly Arsenal’s top transfer priority at the moment. The West Ham midfielder has been linked with a switch across London ever since last summer. Rice is even reportedly open to joining Arsenal as soon as the current campaign ends. It remains to be seen if the Gunners can grab both England internationals, given their considered financial approach.
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Promotion and relegation, aka pro/rel, is a controversial and hotly debated topic in US soccer circles. The United States is one of only a few countries worldwide that does not use the system that allows for the movement of clubs between divisions based on competitive merit. But how things could have been so different. When […] Promotion and relegation, aka pro/rel, is a controversial and hotly debated topic in US soccer circles. The United States is one of only a few countries worldwide that does not use the system that allows for the movement of clubs between divisions based on competitive merit. But how things could have been so different. When US Soccer was planning a bid to host the 1994 World Cup, the original plan in the late 1980s included three divisions with promotion and relegation.
Pro/rel in the US? That was the ideaThe story begins with the United States’ bid to host the 1994 FIFA World Cup. One caveat of hosting was that US Soccer was required to establish a Division 1 professional men’s league. As of the late 1980s, this did not exist. The North American Soccer League had closed up shop after the 1984 season. The American Soccer League (later the APSL, eventually to evolve into today’s USL) existed, with teams such as the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Washington Diplomats and Fort Lauderdale Strikers. But this was officially only a second division league and not up to major league pro standards.
At that time, the president of the United States Soccer Federation was Werner Fricker. Shortly after the US was officially awarded the World Cup in July 1988, press materials were circulated from the Federation that mentioned the creation of the new pro league setup, including “…a system of promotion and relegation that will be unique to American professional sports.”
These documents and statements have become known as the “Fricker Plan.” What was apparently, at least initially, envisioned was a three-tier professional league structure, with club movement between them.
BREAKING: @ussoccer President launches plan for the “development of a sophisticated professional league structure encompassing 3 divisions in a promotion and relegation system.”
[7/30/1988] #ProRelForUSA #USSF #WorldCup #USMNT pic.twitter.com/DR7wPrlmLu— #ProRelForUSA ⚽️ 🇺🇸 🔺🔻 (@ProRelForUSA) April 2, 2018
In 1990, two years after announcing plans for a three tier league, The New York Times reported that “[the league] is an ambitious project, to say the least, especially with so little evidence of progress since plans for the league were first announced.”
The Times added that the United States Soccer Federation had envisioned running the league themselves.
When Fricker lost his 1990 reelection bid for USSF president, that was likely the change that prevented the Fricker Plan from becoming a reality.
Details up for debateUnfortunately, more specifics about these plans are not available. The actual detailed plan for the professional league system from that time has yet to be unearthed. Fricker himself died in 2001. Plus the documents themselves and contemporary reporting about the plans are up for interpretation.
It remains unclear how far along these plans got. Much like trying to glean original intent from 250-year-old lines in the U.S. Constitution, we are left to postulate on what these statements actually meant. Could any club in any town with a suitable stadium climb all the way to the first division? Could a first division team be sent down?
Whatever the specifics, the pre-1994 timeframe may have been the best opportunity for true pro/rel to ever make it to US shores. With only a handful of D2 pro teams at the time, the massive financial risk to owners that exists today wasn’t an issue. If pro/rel was baked in as a rule from the get-go, nobody could complain about losing value on their investment. It would just be a part of the game.
The path we did go downWhatever became of the Fricker Plan behind closed doors, we know what did happen. Alan Rothenberg (namesake of the MLS championship trophy from 1996-2007) became president of US Soccer in 1990. He oversaw what was the most financially successful World Cup ever in 1994. USA ’94 still holds the record for highest total attendance 30 years later. And that was with only 24 teams and fewer games than subsequent tournaments.
In 1993, Major League Soccer was founded, kicking off in 1996. It was far from the European-style league system floated by Fricker. It did not incorporate any preexisting clubs, instead forming ten brand new teams in a single-entity setup. Contrary to the “any community” dream in the Fricker Plan, all of the teams were placed in big cities that had other major league sports at the time (except for Columbus, OH).
Prior to launch, Rothenberg had lofty expectations for MLS.
“We’re not expecting overnight success. It could take 10 years to move our sport to the level of the big ones — football, baseball and basketball,” said Rothenberg, in 1994.
In years since, the US Soccer Pro League Standards have set stipulations that limit participation in pro divisions based on market size.
MLS had some struggles in its early years, losing clubs and nearly collapsing entirely. But, while it is not without some issues today, it has evolved into the most successful pro soccer outfit in American history. Underneath MLS, the lower divisions have vastly grown and improved as well. But the pyramid remains a series of disconnected leagues.
One can’t help but wonder.. what if? If a three-tier pro league pyramid was setup in the early 1990s, what would soccer look like in the US three decades later? Would soccer in the United States be more successful? Would there be a stronger foundation of lower-league clubs who could expand the popularity of the sport through every level? The mind wanders.
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The coaching vacancy at Chelsea continues to create newspaper headlines. A plethora of coaches have already linked with the job. This includes Luis Enrique, Julian Nagelsmann, Mauricio Pochettino, Ruben Amorim, Arne Slot, and Vincent Kompany. However, there appears to now be another name added to the list. This is none other than Ange Postecoglou. A […] The coaching vacancy at Chelsea continues to create newspaper headlines. A plethora of coaches have already linked with the job. This includes Luis Enrique, Julian Nagelsmann, Mauricio Pochettino, Ruben Amorim, Arne Slot, and Vincent Kompany. However, there appears to now be another name added to the list. This is none other than Ange Postecoglou.
A revelation by The Guardian on Friday detailed that Ange Postecoglou is also under consideration at Stamford Bridge. Postecoglou is the current manager of Celtic. The Australian coach has an interesting résumé compared to the other candidates for the Blues’ job. Prior to joining the Scottish giants, Postecoglou managed Yokohama F. Marinos, the Australian national team, and a series of Australian A-League clubs.
Ange Postecoglou is a surprise inclusion on the shortlist of candidates to become Chelsea’s next head coach, though the club are leaning towards offering the job to Mauricio Pochettino.
Story: @JacobSteinberg https://t.co/RhcF6Pmhr7
— Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) April 22, 2023
Postecoglou on his way to successive Scottish titlesSince joining Celtic in the summer of 2021, Postecoglou won the Scottish Premiership in his first season at the helm. He has also lifted back-to-back League Cup trophies as well. Celtic are also currently leading the top flight and should win the league again.
Collecting silverware at Celtic is a clear achievement, but it is more an expectation for the club’s fans. After all, the Hoops have won 113 major domestic trophies in their illustrious history. Nevertheless, Postecoglou has gained a reputation for implementing a visually pleasing, attacking style of play. In fact, Celtic have managed to rack up an incredible 102 goals in just 32 league games so far this season.
🚨We had @Ginty1888 attend yesterdays post match press conference with Ange Postecoglou.
Keith asked about the stats of the day and what metrics the manager utilises. Ange, as always, mentioned the need to look beyond the scoreboard.
Here’s Ange's answer in full ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/6r2NVoWlov
— The Cynic (@90MinuteCynic) April 10, 2022
Chelsea have Mauricio Pochettino atop their shortlistThough Postecoglou has made it onto Chelsea’s shortlist in their search for a manager, he’s not considered to be a frontrunner. According to the aforementioned British news outlet, Mauricio Pochettino is now the current favorite for the job. This comes after Julian Nagelsmann pulled out of the race on Friday.
Chelsea’s technical department seems content with taking their time to hire a new manager. As such, Frank Lampard arrived to take charge of the team until the end of the current campaign. The Blues have seven matches remaining on the fixture list but have lost all four of Lampard’s opening games in charge.
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Former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann is reportedly focused on Tottenham Hotspur. The 35-year-old coach was fired by the German giants in March after the club slipped to second in the Bundesliga standings. Nagelsmann was succeeded by Thomas Tuchel in Bavaria on the same day he was dismissed. According to Christian Falk, Tuchel rejected Spurs […] Former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann is reportedly focused on Tottenham Hotspur. The 35-year-old coach was fired by the German giants in March after the club slipped to second in the Bundesliga standings. Nagelsmann was succeeded by Thomas Tuchel in Bavaria on the same day he was dismissed. According to Christian Falk, Tuchel rejected Spurs before taking the job in Munich.
Out of Manager-Poker at @chelsea: Julian Nagelsmann is concentrating now on @SpursOfficial Tottenham. Crazy constellation: he would then accept the job that his successor at Bayern Thomas Tuchel rejected (my new column at @caughtoffside)
— Christian Falk (@cfbayern) April 22, 2023
Nagelsmann has switched his focus across LondonUpon his Allianz Arena exit, the former Hoffenheim coach was a frontrunner for the vacant coaching position at Chelsea. After all, many see him as one of the brightest young coaches in the world. However, the German has now removed himself from contention for Stamford Bridge post.
Caught Offside reporter, and Bayern Munich expert, Christian Falk is now claiming that Nagelsmann has switched his focus to Tottenham Hotspur. The fellow Premier League side also has a managerial vacancy after sacking Antonio Conte in March. Assistant coach Cristian Stellini is currently at the helm on a temporary basis until the end of the season.
Both Chelsea and Spurs have endured difficult seasons. The Blues are currently in the bottom half of the table, despite spending nearly $600 million on transfers since Todd Boehly purchased the club. Spurs, on the other hand, are slightly better off. The north London outfit entered Matchday 32 fifth in the table. They are currently three points adrift of a Champions League qualification place.
Julian Nagelsmann’s record at Bayern this season…
37 games, 112 goals, 3 defeats. pic.twitter.com/zjQH5qz0iJ
— LDN (@LDNFootbalI) April 19, 2023
German coach could see Spurs as an easier optionIt remains to be seen why Nagelsmann pulled out of the running for the Chelsea job. Nevertheless, dealing with Todd Boehly could very well have been an issue. The American businessman has already fired two high-profile managers during the 2022/23 season and even reportedly delivered a scathing team talk after the club’s defeat against Brighton.
Along with a seemingly difficult owner, Chelsea also need drastic structural changes this summer. Despite spending a massive amount of money, the Blues have to make some major decisions on their squad. The biggest concern currently at Spurs is convincing superstar striker Harry Kane to stay at the club. Kane will wait until a new coach arrives to decide on his future.
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The latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling. Hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer, this episode discusses how CBS Sports' soccer coverage is hit and miss. We dive deeper into their coverage of the UEFA Champions League and NWSL, as well as CBS Sports Golazo Network, which includes their new show Morning Footy.
Other topics discussed on this episode include what impact the World Cup, Women's World Cup and Olympics would have on soccer in the United States in three successive years, if the US-Mexico joint bid is approved by FIFA. For instance, how is USL, NPSL, NISA and US Soccer planning to use the World Cups to the benefit of grassroots soccer in this country?
This episode's Listener Mailbag segment is chock-a-block with discussion about MLS Season Pass, lower league soccer, and CBS' Champions League coverage. Plus we find time on the show to mention the UEFA Women's Champions League streaming news, as well as looking ahead to what the streaming options could be for Wrexham AFC next season if they're in League Two.
Former Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch is once again on a shortlist for yet another coaching job. Since his sacking in February, the American interviewed for two Premier League managerial positions. However, neither the deal with Southampton nor Leicester City panned out. Now, Marsch is under consideration at Olympiacos. Sport-FM, as reported by the Yorkshire […] Former Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch is once again on a shortlist for yet another coaching job. Since his sacking in February, the American interviewed for two Premier League managerial positions. However, neither the deal with Southampton nor Leicester City panned out. Now, Marsch is under consideration at Olympiacos.
Sport-FM, as reported by the Yorkshire Evening Post, is claiming that the Greek club is contemplating hiring Marsch. However, the news outlet is reporting that former AC Milan and Napoli manager Gennaro Gattuso is currently the front runner for the position.
Southampton, Leicester moves never materialized Marsch was seemingly close to taking the Southampton job soon after departing Leeds in February. Nevertheless, after lengthy negotiations, the American coach walked away from the South Coast club. The belief was the length of contract Southampton offered did not align with Marsch’s desires. Ruben Selles has instead taken over at the helm with Southampton.
Leicester City also interviewed Marsch for their managerial opening earlier this month. The Foxes, despite their talented squad, currently sit in the relegation zone. Marsch reportedly had reservations about his fit with Leicester, particularly if the club was relegated into the Championship at the end of the season.
Jesse Marsch has opportunity with shortlist for Greek jobOlympiacos is arguably the top team in Greece. After all, the Erythrolefki have collected a record 47 domestic top flight titles in their illustrious history. However, they have endured a bit of down campaign during 2022/23. The club is currently on their fourth head coach of the season and finished third in the regular season standings.
Evangelos Marinakis owns the Greek club, as well as Premier League side Nottingham Forest. While Marinakis has stuck beside Steve Cooper at Forest, he is notorious for interchanging coaches in Greece. Since purchasing the club in 2010, Olympiacos cycled through 20 permanent and caretaker managers. That list includes managers like Ernesto Valverde, Carlos Corberan, Paulo Bento, Marco Silva and more.
Along with Marsch and Gattuso, Olympiacos has interest in Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.
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There are only eight games in the Premier League this weekend, despite the ramping excitement of the title race and top four. Manchester United, Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion are all involved in the FA Cup semifinals at Wembley. Therefore, they are all out of league commission. Chelsea fans drew the short straw, […] There are only eight games in the Premier League this weekend, despite the ramping excitement of the title race and top four. Manchester United, Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion are all involved in the FA Cup semifinals at Wembley. Therefore, they are all out of league commission. Chelsea fans drew the short straw, as the Blues are out of action this week. They were supposed to play Manchester United at Old Trafford, but that game is postponed.
In terms of what is available this weekend, the focus is perhaps on the relegation battle. That starts, ironically, with Southampton at the bottom of the Premier League table. The Saints, desperate for points, have to travel to the Emirates to face the league leaders in Arsenal. There are three games between teams that could be in the relegation battle. The best of that bunch is arguably Leicester City against Wolves.
Then, back in the positive half of the table, there are two big games for final placement. Brentford’s dip in form might take it out of Europe, but that won’t stop Aston Villa from taking the Bees seriously. Five-straight wins have Villa fighting for a Europa League spot.
The team currently in fifth is Tottenham Hotspur, which will still think it can get back into the UEFA Champions League. To do that, a win over Newcastle United at St. James’s Park would go a long way. But, that is clearly no easy task. Newcastle has dropped just eight points from a possible 42 at home this season.
NBC coverage this weekendEven though there are only four games in the 10 a.m. kickoff window, you can still watch GOAL RUSH. This is the Premier League whiparound show that focuses on one game but dips into the other kickoffs, too.
In terms of 4K Premier League games this weekend, check out Friday’s Arsenal-Southampton game, and the top-five matchup of Tottenham-Newcastle.
The two analysts for NBC’s studio coverage this weekend are Robbie Mustoe and Tim Howard. On Friday’s game, the two join Ahmed Fareed. Then, on Saturday and Sunday, Rebecca Lowe is back behind the desk.
EPL Commentators on NBC: Matchday 32Friday, April 213 p.m. — Arsenal vs. Southampton. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — IN 4K. — Peter Drury and Graeme Le Saux.
Saturday, April 227: 30 a.m. — Fulham vs. Leeds United. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Jim Proudfoot and Efan Ekoku.
10 a.m. — Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — David Stowell and Stephen Warnock.
10 a.m. — Brentford vs. Aston Villa. Peacock Premium — Rob Palmer and Garry Birtles.
10 a.m. — Crystal Palace vs. Everton. Peacock Premium — Gary Taphouse and Lee Hendrie.
10 a.m. — Leicester City vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers. Peacock Premium — Paul Gilmour and Courtney Sweetman-Kirk.
Sunday, April 239 a.m. — Newcastle vs. Tottenham Hotspur. USA Network, Telemundo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — IN 4K. — Joe Speight and Lee Dixon.
9 a.m. — Bournemouth vs. West Ham United. Peacock Premium — Tony Jones and Tony Gale.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag appears to be ready to unload up to 15 total players this summer. The Red Devils were knocked out of the Europa League Thursday night thanks to a 3-0 demoralizing defeat at the hands of Sevilla. Ten Hag labeled the disappointing display "unacceptable" in his postgame interview. Club's season […] Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag appears to be ready to unload up to 15 total players this summer. The Red Devils were knocked out of the Europa League Thursday night thanks to a 3-0 demoralizing defeat at the hands of Sevilla. Ten Hag labeled the disappointing display “unacceptable” in his postgame interview.
Club’s season dependent on Rashford’s goalsThe club has endured a bit of an up-and-down season so far. In his first season at the helm, ten Hag started slowly. The Red Devils did not reach the top four of the Premier League table until after Christmas. However, United have maintained its place in a potential Champions League spot ever since. They collected the Carabao Cup trophy in February as well. Nevertheless, the club seems far too reliant on Marcus Rashford.
United’s uptick in play this season coincided with Rashford’s scoring. The England international has managed to score 28 goals in all competitions so far this season. 20 of these scores have come since the World Cup in Qatar ended. In fact, the Red Devils have won 11 of 13 Premier League matches when their star scores. However, they have managed just seven victories in 17 top-flight matches without Rashford on the scoresheet.
Understand Alexis Mac Allister and his camp consider summer move as 100% guaranteed. The expectation is for an early transfer. 🔵🇦🇷
Alexis will give his best for Brighton until June.
🔴 Liverpool and Man United will discuss with player side soon.
🎥 https://t.co/DeD2iA0zMB pic.twitter.com/7yYHsssFJ0
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 17, 2023
Up to 15 senior squad members could depart United in summerThe Guardian is now claiming that ten Hag will be looking to overhaul his squad this summer. Anthony Elanga, Fred, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Anthony Martial, Scott McTominay, Jadon Sancho and Donny van de Beek could all soon be on their way out. Maguire, Sancho, Martial and Fred cost the club nearly $300 million in transfer fees alone.
Along with these eight currently in the squad, on-loan players such as Eric Bailly, Dean Henderson, Hannibal Mejbri, Alex Telles, and Brandon Williams are all expected to depart the team. Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe are also both out of contract in June.
Despite the need for an overhaul, ten Hag did have a net spend of about $250 million during his first season with the club. This included massive deals for Antony, Casemiro, and Lisandro Martinez. It remains to be seen how much money the Dutchman will have at his disposal this summer though. The Glazer family is currently in negotiations to sell the club.
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The Brighton TV schedule may not have been such a hot commodity a handful of years ago. A traditionally second-tier or even third-tier side earned promotion to the Premier League for the first time for the 2017/18 season. And, once there, the club struggled to maintain its footing. Three-straight finishes at 15th or worse upon […] The Brighton TV schedule may not have been such a hot commodity a handful of years ago. A traditionally second-tier or even third-tier side earned promotion to the Premier League for the first time for the 2017/18 season. And, once there, the club struggled to maintain its footing. Three-straight finishes at 15th or worse upon their arrival did not send the club down. Instead, the Seagulls turned their fortunes around.
Now, Brighton and Hove Albion is a consistent underdog to finish in the European spots in the Premier League table. The following Brighton TV schedule allows fans in the United States to see the club’s bid to accomplish that.
Brighton TV Schedule and Streaming LinksBrighton on TV and streaming: U.S. only:
Founded: 1901 Stadium: American Express Community Stadium Manager: Roberto de Zerbi English top-flight titles: 0 FA Cup Titles: 0 (Runner-up in 1983)
Where to watch Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton, despite its recent relative boom in success, still trails in the popularity chain to the big six clubs in the Premier League. Therefore, those teams may have a leg up when it comes to which game is available on traditional TV.
However, if Brighton does have a key game, which is increasingly likely based on form, the game is either on USA Network or NBC (both available via Fubo). Those two channels have the rights to the Premier League for English-language audiences in the United States. If the Brighton game is not on one of those TV channels, it will be on Peacock Premium. NBC’s paid-streaming platform often has between four and six games any given weekend on the platform.
Its savvy spending and elite development has clubs always knocking at the door. Ben White, Marc Cucurella, Yves Bissouma and Leandro Trossard all brought in transfer fees over $20 million from traditional ‘big six’ sides.
Brighton and Hove Albion do good business both on and off the pitch. The club also has a long list of supporters groups throughout the United States.
UEFA has formed a new committee in an effort to help fine-tune laws and scheduling concerns, and it includes top names like Carlo Ancelotti and Jose Mourinho. In total, the list of names on the board consists of current coaches and former stars from across Europe. Gareth Bale, Paolo Maldini, Zinedine Zidane and Gareth Southgate […] UEFA has formed a new committee in an effort to help fine-tune laws and scheduling concerns, and it includes top names like Carlo Ancelotti and Jose Mourinho. In total, the list of names on the board consists of current coaches and former stars from across Europe. Gareth Bale, Paolo Maldini, Zinedine Zidane and Gareth Southgate are just examples of those on the UEFA board.
According to UEFA, the newly formed Football Board provides “an institutional yet independent voice of experience and expertise on fundamental football-related topics, including the laws of the game, refereeing, match calendar, elite youth development and player well-being.”
Handball, VAR concerns to be discussed at assemblyMany coaches and players complained in recent months about changes within the rule book. The always-confusing handball rule is a particular point of contention for many in the sport. Rule experts tweaked the official wording of the law multiple times in recent years. The implementation of VAR has also caused a stir among many coaches and players, as well as fans.
“UEFA is delighted to see that the very ones who have shaped the game’s history with their talents and philosophy through decades are gathered again around our common goal – to protect the game of football and its essential values,” stated UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin.
⚽ A stellar line-up of players, former stars and elite coaches will assemble at UEFA HQ on Monday for the inaugural meeting of the UEFA Football Board.
Find out who is involved and what will they discuss: ⬇️
— UEFA (@UEFA) April 21, 2023
Ancelotti and Mourinho make first UEFA board visit next weekThe 25-man list of UEFA Football Board members will first meet on Monday, April 24th. This will be the first chance for the coaches and players to voice concerns and give the governing body ideas on how to fix these issues.
Complete list of UEFA Football Board members* Eric Abidal — former France defender * Carlo Ancelotti — Real Madrid manager * Gareth Bale — former Wales forward * Rafael Benitez — former Liverpool manager * Fabio Capello — former England manager * Petr Cech — former Czech Republic keeper * Rio Ferdinand — former England defender * Luis Figo — former Portugal forward * Robbie Keane — former Ireland striker * Jurgen Klinsmann — South Korea manager * Ronald Koeman — Netherlands manager * Philipp Lahm — former Germany defender * Henrik Larsson — former Sweden striker * Michael Laudrup — former Denmark attacking midfielder * Paolo Maldini — former Italy defender * Roberto Martinez — Portugal manager * Juan Mata — Galatasaray midfielder * Predrag Mijatovic — former Montenegro forward * Jose Mourinho — Roma manager * Gareth Southgate — England manager * Patrick Vieira — former France midfielder * Rudi Voller — former Germany striker * Javier Zanetti — former Argentina defender * Zinedine Zidane — former Real Madrid manager
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For soccer fans in US, this Fulham TV schedule has the details for when and where to watch the Cottagers. London's oldest professional football club, Fulham's history dates back to 1879. Playing at Craven Cottage on the banks of the River Thames, Fulham have never won a major trophy, but remain one of the most […] For soccer fans in US, this Fulham TV schedule has the details for when and where to watch the Cottagers.
London’s oldest professional football club, Fulham’s history dates back to 1879. Playing at Craven Cottage on the banks of the River Thames, Fulham have never won a major trophy, but remain one of the most unique clubs in England’s top division.
Fulham have spent most of their history bouncing between the first and second tiers of English soccer. But as an upper level club in London, they will always retain a certain level of relevance and prestige regardless of performance. It certainly helps that their location is set in one of the most affluent areas of London.
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Founded: 1879 (as St Andrew’s Church Sunday School FC)
Stadium: Craven Cottage
Manager: Marco Silva
English top-flight titles: 0
Champions League titles: 0
Where to find Fulham on TVFulham games can be seen on USA Network and NBC, as part of weekly coverage in the US. For Premier League games featuring Fulham not on either of those networks, NBC streams those matches via Peacock Premium, its paid-streaming service.
Other competitions appear on ESPN+ or Paramount+. The FA Cup is exclusive to ESPN and ESPN+, while European competitions air in the United States on Paramount+.
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As the most-watched European league in the United States, the Premier League is one of the easier leagues to keep track of. Many fans know that NBC holds the rights, which it extended through 2027/28.
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Fulham HistoryOriginally an amateur church team, the Fulham St Andrew’s Church Sunday School FC was founded in 1879. The name was shortened to the Fulham FC we know today in 1888. In 1898, Fulham became just the third professional club in London, after Arsenal and Millwall. The club first joined the Football League in 1907.
Fulham went through various, mostly ornate, crest designs over their first 100-plus years of existence. The current, minimalist design, was introduced in 2001 and features the letters “FFC” in red on the white and black shield. 1903 was the first appearance of Fulham’s now standard white tops and black shorts.
Since 1986, Fulham have played at Craven Cottage in west London. The only exception was two seasons from 2002-2004 when they ground-shared at Loftus Road with Queens Park Rangers, during renovations to Craven Cottage. The stadium is named for an actual cottage, a former royal hunting lodge, in the corner of the ground. A rebuilt Riverside Stand is nearly complete, which will bring the capacity to around 30,000.
Fulham have never won a major trophy in their history. However they are three-time second division champions. They also were runners-up in the FA Cup in 1975, and also the UEFA Europa League in 2010, their highest water mark. The club won the UEFA Intertoto Cup, a defunct third-tier competition, in 2002. Notably, Fulham have never lost a home game in European competition.
Of note to fans in the States, Fulham have acquired the nickname “Fulhamerica” in recent decades due to their signing of American players. Players such as Carlos Bocanegra, Brian McBride, Clint Dempsey, Kasey Keller, Eddie Johnson, Tim Ream and Antonee Robinson have played for the west London side.
Since 2013, Fulham have been owned by Shahid Khan, who also owns the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars.
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The deduction of 15 points assigned to Juventus earlier in the season has been revoked. Serie A slammed the Turin club with the punishment for false accounting accusations. The financial irregularities included three transfers of players to Tottenham in one summer. Fabio Paratici was an executive at Juventus before moving to the north London club. […] The deduction of 15 points assigned to Juventus earlier in the season has been revoked. Serie A slammed the Turin club with the punishment for false accounting accusations. The financial irregularities included three transfers of players to Tottenham in one summer. Fabio Paratici was an executive at Juventus before moving to the north London club. FIFA gave the Italian an extended ban, forcing him to step down from his post at Spurs.
The initial points deduction came in early January, along with bans for a number of Juventus executives, including Paratici. For a time, it sent Juventus all the way down to 10th in the table, when it was third just before then.
Adding the 15 points climbs Juventus back to third, fittingly where it was before the deduction. Also, the revoke of the ruling temporarily unbans Paratici, Andrea Agnelli and other Juventus executives.
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The reason for revoking the points deduction is to further clarify the capital gains controversy. However, this is the third time a federal court in Italy will discuss this Juventus case. Previous hearings cleared 11 clubs of artificially inflating transfer fees. That included transfers with Napoli, Sampdoria, Genoa and Empoli. Consequently, there is a ‘lack of clarity‘ over the ruling and the points deduction for Juventus. Therefore, prosecutors and defendants battle in court again.
Juventus' 15-point reduction in Serie A has been reversed—they jump up from seventh to third in the league 📈 pic.twitter.com/IixU4mdsag
— B/R Football (@brfootball) April 20, 2023
End of Juventus points deduction has major table implicationsAs stated, Juventus is back in third. This would be good enough to get Juventus into the Champions League for the 13th-straight year. However, that is no guarantee. With eight games remaining, though, Juventus is six points clear of Milan in fifth. Juventus is now two points behind Lazio in second, but a whopping 16 behind league-leading Napoli.
Milan, as well as Champions League semifinal opponent Inter, are now the ones ‘punished’ with Juventus getting its points back. Not long ago, both Inter and Milan were both in the Champions League spots in the Serie A table. Now, both of the Milan clubs are outside the top four. Milan is three points back of Roma, while Inter is a further two points behind Milan. Despite one of these teams being guaranteed a spot in the UEFA Champions League Final this season, both could miss out on the tournament next season.
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Fellow Premier League clubs Crystal Palace and West Ham could soon battle for the same manager. Paulo Fonseca is reportedly a summer target for both London-based teams. The Guardian and Evening Standard are both claiming that the clubs are interested in the coach. The Portuguese coach is currently managing French side Lille at the moment. […] Fellow Premier League clubs Crystal Palace and West Ham could soon battle for the same manager. Paulo Fonseca is reportedly a summer target for both London-based teams. The Guardian and Evening Standard are both claiming that the clubs are interested in the coach. The Portuguese coach is currently managing French side Lille at the moment. Fonseca has the team sitting fifth in the Ligue 1 table, up from 10th before joining the club last summer.
Subpar seasons could mean new managers for Palace, West HamCrystal Palace previously fired Patrick Vieira following a disappointing current campaign. The former Arsenal legend finished a fairly respectable 12th in the Premier League during his freshman season at Palace. However, the Frenchman found his club in a relegation the club sacked him in March.
Veteran coach Roy Hodgson came back on March 21 and he hasn’t lost a game since. The south London team is now sitting 12th in the league, nine points from the drop zone. Appointing Hodgson was a temporary fix by club officials. Nevertheless, things may change if the 75-year-old coach keeps winning.
West Ham is in a bit of a different situation in comparison to their English counterparts. They have not yet sacked their manager. David Moyes is still currently at the helm with the Hammers. However, there is a growing likelihood that the Scot will not return for the 2023/24 campaign.
Typically a top-half team, West Ham is right in the middle of the Premier League relegation battle. The Hammers currently sit 15th in the table, just four points from a potential place in the Championship.
Paulo Fonseca almost landed at West Ham in 2018Fonseca does have a little history with Premier League clubs. The coach previously interviewed for West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur managerial vacancies in recent years. He nearly received the Hammers job in 2018, but club brass opted to choose Manuel Pellegrini instead. Spurs similarly picked Nuno Espirito Santo over Fonseca in 2021 as well.
The Portuguese coach has brought an attractive attacking style to Lille. In fact, the club has the fourth-most goals in the French top flight (56) and averages 60.2% possession in league play. This is only a fraction lower than powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain.
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Automatic promotion back into the Football League beckons as Wrexham hosts Boreham Wood on Saturday at the Racecourse Ground. A win over Boreham Wood, and the National League title will be Wrexham's, including automatic promotion to League Two. Don't miss a single minute of the game by finding out how you can watch Wrexham and […] Automatic promotion back into the Football League beckons as Wrexham hosts Boreham Wood on Saturday at the Racecourse Ground. A win over Boreham Wood, and the National League title will be Wrexham’s, including automatic promotion to League Two. Don’t miss a single minute of the game by finding out how you can watch Wrexham and Boreham Wood, arguably the biggest soccer game of the weekend, via live streaming from the United States.
Earlier this week, Wrexham defeated Yeovil Town to create a four-point gap over Notts County. Moreover, both clubs only have two games left. Therefore, if Notts County drops points in their kickoff earlier on Saturday, a draw on Saturday will also send Wrexham up.
Yet, accomplishing this at the Racecourse Ground would be a poetic balance to the heartbreak at that famous stadium from last season. Wrexham, which finished second in the league table last season, lost a rollercoaster of a game to Grimsby Town in extra time in the playoff semifinals. Now, it has the power to right those wrongs, and get back to the Football League for the first time since the 2007/08 season.
A HUGE three points!
🔴⚪️ #WxmAFC pic.twitter.com/zIICOG2NyE
— Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) April 18, 2023
Fans in the United States are excited at the prospect of Wrexham’s return to the English Football League. The Welcome to Wrexham series (available on Hulu) made the club’s following across the pond rival some of the elites of Europe.
Soccer fans interested in watching Wrexham seek automatic promotion to the Football League can watch on National League TV. The price to watch is £9.50 (which is the equivalent of $11.81).
Wrexham against Boreham Wood starts at 1:30PM ET on Saturday, April 22. You can log in to watch the game 30 minutes prior, and then live coverage starts just a few minutes before the game starts.
Watch important game for both Wrexham and Boreham WoodNational league TV works on a pay-per-view basis. For Just under $12, international fans can subscribe to watch every game on Saturday, April 22. In total, there are 12 games on Saturday, with all 24 teams in action. This includes Notts County, which plays bottom-of-the-table Maidstone United at 10AM ET, as it looks to keep automatic promotion hopes alive.
While most fans will want to watch Wrexham against Boreham Wood for the hosts, it is not just the hopes of automatic promotion that make this game interesting. Boreham Wood is fighting to stay in the playoff race. With two games left, Boreham Wood is in sixth. While this would be good enough to get into the playoff quarterfinals, that game would be on the road. Plus, a little security for the opportunity would help.
Fourth-place Woking FC, part owned by American entrepreneurs, plays Gateshead at 10AM ET on National League TV.
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Michael Oliver, a current Premier League referee, earned about $3,000 to officiate a match in Saudi Arabia earlier this week. The Premier League referee traveled to the Middle Eastern country to call a game between Al Hilal and Al Nassr. Cristiano Ronaldo currently plays for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. The Daily Mail […] Michael Oliver, a current Premier League referee, earned about $3,000 to officiate a match in Saudi Arabia earlier this week. The Premier League referee traveled to the Middle Eastern country to call a game between Al Hilal and Al Nassr. Cristiano Ronaldo currently plays for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.
The Daily Mail claims that the Saudi league paid for Oliver to fly business class to and from Saudi Arabia. English top flight officials supposedly make roughly half of the aforementioned price for Premier League matches. Oliver, and perhaps other English referees, could make similar trips in the future.
Not first Premier League referee to go to Saudi Arabia or elsewhereProfessional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) leader Howard Webb is apparently more lenient than previous officiating bosses. Webb, a former Premier League referee himself, is open to allowing other officials to work overseas. This is, of course, as long as they don’t miss any of their domestic work.
Oliver was not on duty to referee any of the Champions League fixtures during the week. This allowed him to travel to the Middle East for the Saudi matchup. He will be back on the pitch for a English top flight game at the weekend.
Oliver booked Ronaldo for NFL tackle on Al Hilal player
Cristiano Ronaldo wrestles a player with a flying headlock in tonight's game for Al Hilal. All #CR7 got was a yellow card from Michael Oliver 🟨pic.twitter.com/ZmJCHFX7Hk
— World Soccer Talk (@worldsoccertalk) April 19, 2023
The Saudi match ended in a 2-0 victory for Al Hilal thanks to multiple penalties awarded by Oliver. However, perhaps the most noteworthy moment of the night for ref came when he booked Ronaldo in the second half. The Portugal international bear-hugged an opposing player and then proceeded to essentially choke-slammed the player to the ground. Ronaldo’s wrestling move could have merited a sending off, but Oliver only gave the superstar a yellow card.
The widely-considered top referee in England will next officiate Liverpool’s matchup with Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Oliver, 38, began his refereeing career back in 2003. He was quickly added to the National List of Referees just four years later. Oliver has been a Premier League official since 2010 and was added to the UEFA Elite list in 2018.
Chelsea has officially announced a summer friendly against Welsh side Wrexham. The matchup is on Wednesday, July 19, just before Chelsea plays in a trio of friendlies against fellow Premier League teams. Kenan Stadium, the home of the University of North Carolina football team, is hosting the soccer game. Musings over a Chelsea game against […] Chelsea has officially announced a summer friendly against Welsh side Wrexham. The matchup is on Wednesday, July 19, just before Chelsea plays in a trio of friendlies against fellow Premier League teams. Kenan Stadium, the home of the University of North Carolina football team, is hosting the soccer game.
Musings over a Chelsea game against Wrexham have been in the works for some time. In fact, even the date was of note for months. July 19 is the same date Arsenal is playing its summer friendly against the MLS All-Star team. Therefore, the two high-profile games go head-to-head in terms of timing and viewership.
Both clubs feature heavily on the list of summer friendlies in the United States. Six days after this contest, Wrexham travels west to San Diego for a friendly against Manchester United. Then, for Chelsea, it has friendlies against Brighton, Aston Villa and Fulham in the United States. Joining these UK-based clubs, there are rumblings over Barcelona and Real Madrid also scheduling another Clásico in the United States.
Additionally, Wrexham revealed intentions for two more friendlies, one on the east coast and one on the west coast, as part of its summer tour in the United States. More details on opponents and venues come at a later date.
Who’s joining us in North Carolina then? 🇺🇸
🔴⚪️ #WxmAFC pic.twitter.com/HWNnQ07LBk
— Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) April 20, 2023
Wrexham and Chelsea play in summer friendly after decades apartWrexham and Chelsea are familiar foes. Granted, some of the Premier League teams would be more familiar to the Stamford Bridge side. However, the two clubs have played each other 10 times in all competitions. The last time they played, though, was a friendly at the Racecourse Ground in 1984. Chelsea won, 1-0, but this is the first meeting at a neutral site. General tickets go on sale on April 27.
Part of the intrigue for this game, other than large followings in the United States, is the American ownership of both clubs. North American owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have revolutionized Wrexham. It now borders on promotion to League Two for the first time in over a decade. Despite playing in the fifth tier, the club pulls in massive audiences for both game viewership and social media.
Things have not been as popular at Chelsea. Despite spending millions on player transfers, Todd Boehly’s Blues are in the bottom half of the Premier League table. Now out of the FA Cup and UEFA Champions League, it is time for some rebuilding at the club.
That could start with this friendly against Wrexham at Chapel Hill in mid-July. Tickets go on pre-sale on April 25.
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The United States Men's National Team and Mexico faced off Wednesday night in their inaugural Continental Clasico. Held annually, the match is intended to give both teams the best possible Concacaf competition each year. Nevertheless, Wednesday's game was lackluster in quality in front of over 55,000 fans in Arizona. Both sides started off slowly on […] The United States Men’s National Team and Mexico faced off Wednesday night in their inaugural Continental Clasico. Held annually, the match is intended to give both teams the best possible Concacaf competition each year. Nevertheless, Wednesday’s game was lackluster in quality in front of over 55,000 fans in Arizona.
Both sides started off slowly on the night. Jordan Morris, however, perhaps had the best scoring chance for the USMNT in the first five minutes of the match. The Seattle Sounders forward created chaos inside Mexico’s box, forcing Mexico goalkeeper Carlos Acevedo to quickly attempt a clearance. The ball deflected off of Morris and went just wide of the post.
Most of Mexico’s best chances in the opening period came from set pieces. Luis Chavez and Alexis Vega both put in dangerous free kicks into the area, but the passes ultimately couldn’t find teammates. The game went into halftime scoreless for the fourth consecutive matchup between the teams.
Tactically and technically a terrible display for both #USMNT & #ElTri.
What’s worse is it’s been tense and too many displays of nervousness.
I can’t recall a more underwhelming game between the two.
— herculez gomez (@herculezg) April 20, 2023
US Mexico Continental Clasico sees El Tri score firstEl Tri finally broke the scoring drought with a goal in the 55th minute. Uriel Altuna capitalized on a mistake in defense by Aaron Long and dribbled the ball free from the middle of the pitch. Altuna converted the breakaway goal with a neat finish passed Sean Johnson in goal. It was the winger’s 11th goal for his country since making his senior debut in 2019.
Mexico score their first goal against the USMNT since June 6, 2021 as Uriel Antuna scores on the wide open breakaway. 🇲🇽
🎥: @NBCSportsSoccer
pic.twitter.com/HKtpYY9TRP
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 20, 2023
Ferreira scores leveling goal after mazy run by DestThe Yanks would, however, level the scoreline late in the match to extend their unbeaten run against their biggest rivals. Full back Sergino Dest started a counter attack after Mexico hit the post in the 81st minute.
Dest picked up the ball from Matt Miazga, weaved his way through multiple defenders, and slide a pass to Alan Sonora. Sonora found Morris out on the flank and the forward played a perfect cross towards Jesus Ferreira. Although the ball flicked off of a Mexican defender, Ferreira finished off the play for the goal.
The draw means that the USMNT have now not lost to Mexico in any of their five previous matchups. They are also 17-9-8 against their bitter rivals since 2000. Although the quality of the match was not particularly great, the USMNT was missing many of their European players. Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams, Brenden Aaronson, Yunus Musah, Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, Timothy Weah, and Ricardo Pepi were all omitted from the matchday squad.
Mexico and the USMNT will now both have almost two months off. The two teams next face each other in a Concacaf Nations League fixture on June 15th, live on Paramount+.
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If you’re wondering how to watch the Women's Super League on US TV, we have the info you need. The WSL was founded in 2011, replacing the Women's Premier National Division as the highest tier of English women's soccer. Run by the Football Association, the division features twelve professional clubs. The league features clubs familiar […] If you’re wondering how to watch the Women’s Super League on US TV, we have the info you need.
The WSL was founded in 2011, replacing the Women’s Premier National Division as the highest tier of English women’s soccer. Run by the Football Association, the division features twelve professional clubs. The league features clubs familiar to men’s football fans, such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, and Manchester United and Manchester City. Chelsea hold the most WSL titles at present, with five to their name.
The top three teams each season qualify for the UEFA Women’s Champions League, while the bottom club is relegated to the FA Women’s Championship. With continued investment, the WSL continues to grow in stature and attract top players. One such player is Australian Sam Kerr of Chelsea. The forward has been with the Blues since 2020, and is the all-time leading scorer in the NWSL.
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Like it’s American equivalent the NWSL, the WSL rights in the US are held by CBS. Paramount+ streams select matches throughout the season, usually at one or two per week. Occasionally select games are simulcast on CBS Sports Network, which is available on Fubo and DirecTV Stream.
Paramount+, the network’s subscription video on demand and live streaming service, is currently as low as $4.99 per month, with a free trial available.
For the Women’s Super League games not available on Paramount+, they are available on the FA Player. Registration is required but games stream for free.
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Hoffenheim coach Pellegrino Matarazzo has expressed passive interest in the US Men's National Team (USMNT) job. The 45-year-old spoke to ESPN’s German analyst Archie Rhind-Tutt following his side’s 1-1 draw against Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday. In the post-match interview, when asked about the USMNT head coach job, the Hoffenheim manager said, “We’ll see, […] Hoffenheim coach Pellegrino Matarazzo has expressed passive interest in the US Men’s National Team (USMNT) job.
The 45-year-old spoke to ESPN’s German analyst Archie Rhind-Tutt following his side’s 1-1 draw against Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday.
In the post-match interview, when asked about the USMNT head coach job, the Hoffenheim manager said, “We’ll see, where this (Hoffenheim) job takes me; I’m open for many paths, at the moment I’m very happy to be here, at some point, I do feel like it’s time to give back to soccer in the States but when that time will be we’ll see.”
“I’m open for many, many paths…at some point, I do feel like it’s time to give back to soccer in the 🇺🇸.”
I asked Hoffenheim coach Pellegrino Matarazzo if one day, he would want the USMNT head coach job. Excellent result at Bayern today. @ESPNFC pic.twitter.com/JqlBJkDbWZ
— Archie Rhind-Tutt (@archiert1) April 15, 2023
Matarazzo career storyBorn in New Jersey, Matarazzo played college soccer for the Columbia Lions before relocating to Germany.
His coaching career started in Nurnberg and then moved to Hoffenheim where he spent more than two years as a youth and assistant coach at Hoffenheim from 2017 through 2019.
He took over the reins at Stuttgart, leading the club back to the Bundesliga and kept them in the top flight for two seasons before being fired in October last year after a winless start.
Hoffenheim coach shaped by NagelsmannHoffenheim hired Matarazzo in February after firing Andre Breitenreiter, who left the club after just seven months in charge.
Matarazzo has done a creditable job guiding the club to midtable, where they lie 13th, having won three of their last five league games.
Shaped by Julian Nagelsmann’s ideologies, the American is now making a name for himself with an attractive brand of free-flowing football.
He is still a young coach, and his CV may not be glittering. Thus, seeing if he is considered for the national job will be interesting.
Earlier Marcelo Bielsa was also linked to the position, but the Argentina has now taken over as the head coach of Uruguay.
Anthony Hudson has taken over in an interim role with Gregg Berhalter’s future in serious doubt after recent off-field accusations.
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Brazilian authorities announced at least six Brasileirão matches from last year are under investigation for match-fixing. Police officials recently raided homes of businessmen and players allegedly associated with the infractions. This widespread blitz reportedly involved defendants across 16 cities in six Brazilian states. Players in 11 games offered thousands of dollars The initial investigation back […] Brazilian authorities announced at least six Brasileirão matches from last year are under investigation for match-fixing. Police officials recently raided homes of businessmen and players allegedly associated with the infractions. This widespread blitz reportedly involved defendants across 16 cities in six Brazilian states.
Players in 11 games offered thousands of dollarsThe initial investigation back in November first focused on just three matches. However, the AP is now reporting that authorities are now looking at up to 11 total games around the nation. Some of these fixtures in question are from the lower domestic leagues, though.
Investigators in the case claim bettors offered players money to perform different duties during the games. This apparently involved anything from giving out corner kicks to committing penalties. Participating players would then receive anywhere between $10,000 and $20,000 for the specific tasks.
All six Brasileirão match-fixing incidents involved yellow cardsGames Magazine Brasil is reporting that certain players on Cuiabá, Juventude, Red Bull Bragantino and Santos took part in the scandal. All six of the players involving Brazilian top-flight teams had to receive a yellow card. Bettors requested players in the lower leagues perform more serious infractions. This included committing penalties and even having their specific teams be down at halftime.
Série B do Campeonato Amazonense. Atlético Amazonense perdia por 3 a 1 para o Sul América. Aos 44 minutos do segundo tempo, o volante Júlio Campos, do Atlético, pega a bola e chuta contra o PRÓPRIO gol
O que acham que pode ser isso? pic.twitter.com/GJx9Z863qR
— Rômulo Almeida (@_AlmeidaRomulo) September 5, 2022
Government officials have not yet officially named any players involved in the match-fixing ring. Nevertheless, the aforementioned news outlet claims that Victor Ramos, currently with Chapecoense, had his cell phone taken away by police in the raid.
Red Bull Bragantino’s Kevin Joel Lomónaco also has involvement. The defender was apparently served a search warrant at his home during the investigation. Officials have determined that a Bragantino player was asked to receive a yellow card during a matchup with América-MG in November.
Despite the raid, authorities arrested or jailed no player in the investigation just yet. There are, however, suggestions that three non-players have arrest warrants.
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Sunderland is among the clubs making a US tour this summer, and tickets are now available. Best known of late as the stars of the hit Netflix series, Sunderland have fallen on hard times in the last several years. After playing in the Premier League in 2016/17, the Black Cats fell all the way to […] Sunderland is among the clubs making a US tour this summer, and tickets are now available. Best known of late as the stars of the hit Netflix series, Sunderland have fallen on hard times in the last several years. After playing in the Premier League in 2016/17, the Black Cats fell all the way to League One.
Sunderland ‘Til I Die, a documentary providing an inside look at the club, was a hit in the United States, and that makes the upcoming friendlies for Sunderland in the United States that much more intriguing.
Sunderland is playing three friendlies on its summer tour. While the Premier League teams involved in the summer friendlies in the United States are playing fellow European teams, Sunderland faces lower-league US soccer teams. In a seven-day span, Sunderland is playing against two teams in the USL Championship and a USL League One side. Those are New Mexico United, San Antonio FC and North Carolina FC. The venues are the home stadiums for each of the American sides.
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Tickets to Sunderland US tourIf those games are in your area, there is good reason to check out Sunderland in the United States. Granted, the club is not in the Premier League. But, by the end of the season, it could be. Sunderland is one point outside the promotion playoff spots. Yet, the Black Cats have played one or two more games than some of the teams above them in the table.
Still, with three games remaining in the Championship, Sunderland could make a push. At the same time, the friendlies in the United States could set the tone for Sunderland’s upcoming campaign. Even if it is not in the Premier League, the Championship is still entertaining.
Therefore, the friendlies involving Sunderland against some of the lower-level US teams can help grow Sunderland’s popularity Stateside.
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Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney invited some special guests to the club's match with Yeovil Town on Tuesday, as members of the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia cast ventured to the match. Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton and Kaitlin Olson were all seen watching the match inside the owner's box at the Racecourse Ground. Megan Ganz, one […] Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney invited some special guests to the club’s match with Yeovil Town on Tuesday, as members of the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia cast ventured to the match. Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton and Kaitlin Olson were all seen watching the match inside the owner’s box at the Racecourse Ground. Megan Ganz, one of the show’s writers and executive producers, joined the actors, as well.
The fellow actors did not have to travel very far to watch the game though. A podcast featuring the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia gang is recording live shows in London and Dublin this week. Tuesday’s match happened to fall on an off night for the actors.
Always Sunny cast star competes in postgame sprints with WrexhamAfter the big win, Charlie Day even went down to the pitch to partake in postgame sprints with some of the players. He, quite predictably, came in last in the race.
Just Charlie Day taking part in the cooldown 😂
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— Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) April 18, 2023
The crew picked a good game to go to at the historic venue. Wrexham beat Yeovil Town 3-0 on the night, inching closer to the National League title. The Red Dragons are now four points ahead of Notts County in the table with two matches remaining. Wrexham can clinch the league title with a victory against Boreham Wood on Saturday. This would give the team an automatic promotion to League Two.
Supporters can expect more guests this summerTuesday will most likely not be the last time that Hollywood friends of the co-owners could catch a Wrexham game in the near future. The Welsh side is coming to the United States this summer to play multiple matches. A friendly with Manchester United is already scheduled for July 25 in San Diego, CA.
Along with sharing the moment with his close friends, McElhenney (and co-owner Ryan Reynolds) also received some major news regarding their stadium. The Welsh government has approved a $31 million grant to fix the dilapidated Racecourse Ground. The Mirror is reporting that the government sanctioned the money to help build a new 5,500-capacity stand at the stadium.
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Manchester City is supposedly preparing a new deal for striker Erling Haaland. The superstar only just arrived in Manchester last summer in a transfer worth about $63 million. Borussia Dortmund and Haaland previously agreed to a relatively low transfer fee when he signed on from RB Salzburg in late 2019. The Athletic is now reporting […] Manchester City is supposedly preparing a new deal for striker Erling Haaland. The superstar only just arrived in Manchester last summer in a transfer worth about $63 million. Borussia Dortmund and Haaland previously agreed to a relatively low transfer fee when he signed on from RB Salzburg in late 2019.
The Athletic is now reporting that the reigning Premier League champions want to lock down the star. This is despite the fact that Haaland’s current contract doesn’t run out until the summer of 2027. Nevertheless, City will be hoping to tie down the striker to avoid any temptations from outside clubs. Real Madrid has already been linked with Haaland throughout this season.
Release clause already removed from contractThe striker’s current contract at City also previously included a special release clause. Any club willing to shell out $186 million for Haaland would trigger the clause in the summer of 2024. However, this specific stipulation is now apparently removed from his deal.
In the now-deleted clause, Haaland could have opted to move away from City in 2024 should Pep Guardiola not be the team’s manager. Guardiola, however, signed an extension with City back in November, keeping him at the club until 2025.
Haaland deserved of new deal at Manchester CityThere’s no surprise why Guardiola and City want to extend Haaland’s stay with the team. The 22-year-old center-forward has scored an incredible 47 goals in just 39 total matches so far this season. He currently leads England’s top flight with 32 goals in 28 games. This already ties the 38-game league record for scores in a season. Haaland has eight games remaining on the schedule to break the record previously set by Mohamed Salah.
Although extending a player’s deal with four years remaining on his current contract is a bit unusual, City has done this before. In fact, they just recently re-signed Julian Alvarez in his freshman season with the club. City previously made similar moves with Ruben Dias and Ederson as well.
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This summer, for the first time ever, the Premier League is launching its own preseason tour in the United States. If you want to see Chelsea, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Fulham, Brighton or Brentford in person, here are the Premier League Summer Series ticket details. Officially, Summer Series tickets go on sale to the public on […] This summer, for the first time ever, the Premier League is launching its own preseason tour in the United States. If you want to see Chelsea, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Fulham, Brighton or Brentford in person, here are the Premier League Summer Series ticket details.
Officially, Summer Series tickets go on sale to the public on Wednesday, April 26. One day prior, tickets are available in an early access window. However, if you want to get your tickets even earlier before they sell out, they are available via ticket resellers.
Summer Series ticket details for fans of Premier League clubsTicket resellers such as Vivid Seats offer a 100% buyer guarantee. With the guarantee, tickets are authentic and are delivered to you before the game. Ticket prices may be above face value. But for games that are going to sell out, there’s a comfort level in knowing that you can order tickets before anyone else without the stressful and aggravating experience of dealing with Ticketmaster.
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There's no doubt that Liverpool vs Man United is one of the biggest rivalries in England, and in the world, and we've got the details for you on how to watch. Where to find Liverpool vs Man United Viewers in the US can find Liverpool vs Manchester United in several locations, depending on the date, […] There’s no doubt that Liverpool vs Man United is one of the biggest rivalries in England, and in the world, and we’ve got the details for you on how to watch.
Where to find Liverpool vs Man UnitedViewers in the US can find Liverpool vs Manchester United in several locations, depending on the date, time, and competition.
The rights to the Premier League are held by NBC. While certain matches each week are exclusively shown on their Peacock streaming service, big games are broadcast on television on the USA Network or the main NBC over-the-air channel. United-Liverpool is a marquee matchup that almost certainly will be shown on USA or NBC. In addition, Spanish language broadcasts are televised on either Universo or Telemundo.
Both clubs are perennial top-6 contenders in the EPL, and are the two most successful teams in all of England. In addition, they have perhaps the biggest followings in the USA among all overseas teams. So it’s no surprise they tend to be highlighted by NBC on linear TV.
Considering it’s a guarantee Liverpool-Man United happens twice a year in the Premier League, the best bet to catch the games is via Fubo. The streaming service is an alternative to cable which includes over 100 channels, including those that air the Premier League.
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Fubo offers a free 7-day trial, and is $74.99/month after that.
Watch Manchester United vs Liverpool on US TVWhile NBC holds the rights to the Premier League, there are other competitions which could see the two sides meet up.
Should United and Liverpool be drawn together in the FA Cup or League Cup, those rights are held by ESPN. The majority of English cup matches are shown on ESPN+. However, later round games and the final may also be shown on the ESPN/ESPN2 cable networks as well.
In the event the two teams face off in UEFA Champions League or Europa League, things move over to CBS/Paramount+. Games are all shown on Paramount+ streaming, with select matches also airing on the main CBS network.
Streaming offers As noted above, Fubo (with access to Premier League games) is $74.99/month and offers a free 7-day trial.
Peacock does hold Premier League rights, however marquee games like Liverpool vs Man United are very likely to be featured in linear TV, those games are usually not available on Peacock. Saturday games shown on NBC, however, usually are also simulcast on Peacock.
ESPN+, for FA Cup and League Cup games, is $9.99/month, or $99.99 annually. The Disney Bundle is also available, which pairs ESPN+ with Disney+ and Hulu, adding a ton more content for $13.99/month.
History of the Liverpool vs Man United rivalryThe two cities are located about 35 miles apart, and the rivalry goes beyond the football pitch. Industrial and economic competition between the two working-class cities helped fuel the early tension between the clubs.
The rivalry dates back to 1893, when Liverpool defeated Newton Heath (the club that would become Manchester United) in a test match to earn promotion to the first division.
Since then, both sides have gone on to massive success. Keys to that success have been some of the greatest players of all time. Legends such as Bobby Charlton, George Best, Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo and so many more have suited up for United. Liverpool have seen their share of incredible players as well, with the likes of Steven Gerrard, Kenny Dalglish, Luis Suarez, Ian Rush and current star Mohammed Salah donning the famous red kits.
On the sidelines, iconic managers like Bob Paisley, Sir Alex Ferguson, Rafa Benitez, Jürgen Klopp, Matt Busby and José Mourinho have overseen some of the many clashes in the rivalry.
| Titles Won | Liverpool | Man United | | Premier League | 1 | 13 | | First Division | 18 | 7 | | FA Cup | 8 | 12 | | League Cup | 9 | 5 | | FA Community Shield | 16 | 21 | | Football League Super Cup | 1 | 0 | | European Cup / Champions League | 6 | 3 | | UEFA Cup / Europa League | 3 | 1 | | European Cup Winners’ Cup | 0 | 1 | | UEFA Super Cup | 4 | 1 | | FIFA Club World Cup | 1 | 1 | | Intercontinental Cup | 0 | 1 | | Total | 67 | 66 |
All time results in all competitions:
| Liverpool | Draw | Man United | | 83 | 58 | 70 |
Most recently, Man United defeated Liverpool at Old Trafford 2-1 in the 3rd week of the 2022/23 EPL season.
For more info about each club, as well as upcoming schedules and TV listings, check out our Liverpool and Man United club pages.
The North London Derby, Arsenal vs Spurs, is one of the biggest rivalries in English football – and here's how to watch. Where to find Arsenal vs Spurs Viewers in the US can find Arsenal vs Tottenham in a few spots, depending on the competition. The rights to the Premier League are held by NBC. […] The North London Derby, Arsenal vs Spurs, is one of the biggest rivalries in English football – and here’s how to watch.
Where to find Arsenal vs Spurs
Viewers in the US can find Arsenal vs Tottenham in a few spots, depending on the competition.
The rights to the Premier League are held by NBC. While certain matches each week are exclusively shown on their Peacock streaming service, big games are broadcast on television on the USA Network or the main NBC over-the-air channel. Arsenal-Spurs is a marquee matchup that almost certainly will be shown on USA or NBC. In addition, Spanish language broadcasts are televised on either Universo or Telemundo.
Both clubs are usually top-6 contenders in the EPL, and are the two of the most successful teams in all of England. Plus the Gunners and Spurs have sizable followings in the United States, so the two sides frequently featuring on US linear TV is no surprise.
Considering it’s a guarantee Arsenal-Spurs happens twice a year in the Premier League, the best bet to catch the games is via Fubo. The streaming service is an alternative to cable which includes over 100 channels, including those that air the Premier League.
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Fubo offers a free 7-day trial, and is $74.99/month after that. Watch Arsenal vs Spurs on US TVWhile NBC holds the rights to the Premier League, there are other competitions which could see the two sides meet up.
Should the two be drawn together in the FA Cup or League Cup, those rights are held by ESPN. The majority of English cup matches are shown on ESPN+. However, later round games and the final may also be shown on the ESPN/ESPN2 cable networks as well.
In the event the two teams face off in UEFA Champions League or Europa League, things move over to CBS/Paramount+. Games are all shown on Paramount+ streaming, with select matches also airing on the main CBS network.
Streaming offers As noted above, Fubo (with access to Premier League games) is $74.99/month and offers a free 7-day trial.
Peacock does hold Premier League rights, however marquee games like Arsenal vs Spurs are very likely to be featured in linear TV, those games are usually not available on Peacock. Saturday games shown on NBC, however, usually are also simulcast on Peacock.
ESPN+, for FA Cup and League Cup games, is $9.99/month, or $99.99 annually. The Disney Bundle is also available, which pairs ESPN+ with Disney+ and Hulu, adding a ton more content for $13.99/month.
History of the Arsenal vs Spurs rivalryThe first time the two sides ever played was a friendly in November 1887, a match cut short due to darkness. They would not meet in an official league match until 1909, but the real heated rivalry began in 1913 when Arsenal moved to Highbury, only 3.5 miles from Tottenham’s White Hart Lane in North London.
In the 21st century, both clubs have since opened new modern stadiums, but both are in the exact same location (about 450 yards away in Arsenal’s case with the Emirates Stadium, while Spurs new ground sits on part of the same footprint as White Hart Lane).
Since 1950, both clubs have been in the same division except for one season (1977-78), so league meetings have been fierce and frequent. Historically Spurs have tended to lag behind Arsenal in the table, but in recent years they’ve had the upper hand, finish ahead of the Gunners for six consecutive seasons since 2016.
Being high-profile clubs based in London, both teams have seen their share of equally high-profile players and managers. Thierry Henry, Gareth Bale, Harry Kane, Robin van Persie, Theo Walcott and Emmanuel Adebayor are some of the players who have made noise in the rivalry in recent times. On the sidelines, top managers like Arsène Wenger, Bertram Mee, Herbert Chapman, Bill Nicholson, Mauricio Pochettino, Harry Redknapp and José Mourinho have called the shots for one of the two rivals.
| Titles Won | Arsenal | Tottenham | | Premier League / 1st Division | 13 | 2 | | FA Cup | 14 | 8 | | League Cup | 2 | 4 | | Community Shield | 16 | 7 | | European Cup Winners’ Cup | 1 | 1 | | UEFA Cup / Europa League | 0 | 2 | | Inter-Cities Fairs Cup | 1 | 0 | | Total | 47 | 24 |
All time results in all official competitions (since 1909):
| Arsenal | Draw | Tottenham | | 81 | 51 | 61 |
Most recently, Arsenal defeated Tottenham 2-0 in January 2023, and by a score of 3-1 in October during the 2022-23 Premier League season.
For more info on the two North London giants, check out our Arsenal and Spurs pages, complete with team info and the latest TV and streaming schedules.
Relatively new Wrexham goalkeeper Ben Foster spoke with CBS Sports Golazo Network's Morning Footy show on Tuesday about a wide range of topics, including Hollywood owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds. Despite being in the fifth-tier of English Football League's pyramid, Wrexham is a compelling club here Stateside. The Welsh side has gained a huge […] Relatively new Wrexham goalkeeper Ben Foster spoke with CBS Sports Golazo Network’s Morning Footy show on Tuesday about a wide range of topics, including Hollywood owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.
Despite being in the fifth-tier of English Football League’s pyramid, Wrexham is a compelling club here Stateside. The Welsh side has gained a huge following in the United States. In fact, Wrexham’s matchup with Notts County on April 12th had a larger draw on social media compared to Premier League fixtures.
“You can see where your audience is watching from [with YouTube’s analytics]. Typically, the U.S. audience is about 9% [of our total viewers]. It’s jumped up to about 14-15% in the last two or three weeks on all of the vlogs we’ve released. So, there is a definite interest from the USA,” Foster told Morning Footy.
“Even from my perspective being at Wrexham, the amount of American and Canadian fans that we meet outside the stadium daily is outrageous. And they are coming over because they’re so enthralled in all of it.”
"Owners @RMcElhenney and @VancityReynolds promised us a party at the end of the season, one with flashing lights.” 🎉@BenFoster joins Morning Footy to talk @Wrexham_AFC and coming out of retirement. 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/6elLU0bYx9
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 18, 2023
McElhenney and Reynolds upgrading all of Wrexham, says Ben FosterFoster was also asked about the changes at the club since owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over. “With the new owners coming in, Rob [McElhenney] and Ryan [Reynolds], they’ve done it so professionally, and they’ve built everything up — just little things like the gym,” said the goalkeeper.
“When they first walked in and saw the gym, it was a shambles. It was basically a medical ball on the floor, and that’s about it. Now it’s a fully functional and professional gym that the lads are in there every day giving it everything they’ve got. The training pitches are so good, honestly. For a non-league team, this is out of this world, really. And just the way that they’re doing it as well. They want to do it properly.”
Goalkeeper sees pros and cons on retirementFinally, Foster also discussed his future as a professional player. The 40-year-old goalkeeper was signed by the club in March on a short-term deal. He was previously retired from the sport. “Being retired for nine months, it was incredible. It’s only when you retire that you realize that football can be really unsociable,” stated Foster.
“You miss out on so many cool things. You can’t commit to going to parties or birthdays or holiday breaks, because you know you’ve got football at the weekend. So I’ve spent the last 9 months doing all of those things and I’ve had the best time.”
“But I’ve got to admit that I’ve enjoyed these last few weeks. It’s something that I didn’t think I’d miss. When you stand on that football pitch and that whistle goes at 3PM, and the game kicks off, and that adrenalin fills your body again, that is my favorite part of being a footballer and honestly, I’ve missed it a lot. It’s been fantastic.”
SCENES 😳@Wrexham_AFC's Ben Foster comes up BIG to save @Official_NCFC's last-minute penalty 🦸♂️ pic.twitter.com/n4ZBSMCrF5
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) April 10, 2023
Foster and Wrexham will next face Yeovil Town on Tuesday afternoon in Wales. The club is currently leading the National League by just one point over aforementioned Notts County. However, the Red Dragons do have a game in hand over Notts County.
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Luis Enrique could have his choice of two top Premier League clubs this summer. Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly planning to talk with the former Barcelona boss about their managerial vacancy. Enrique has also already interviewed with Chelsea about possibly joining the Blues this summer. The Telegraph is claiming that Spurs are stepping up their pursuit […] Luis Enrique could have his choice of two top Premier League clubs this summer. Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly planning to talk with the former Barcelona boss about their managerial vacancy. Enrique has also already interviewed with Chelsea about possibly joining the Blues this summer.
The Telegraph is claiming that Spurs are stepping up their pursuit of a manager and will strongly consider Enrique. Potential discussions with the coach could even take place as early as this week. Enrique recently made it known that he wants to manage in the Premier League soon.
Chelsea, Tottenham look to Luis Enrique as solution to form issuesBoth London clubs are underperforming during the current campaign. Despite having a net spend of nearly $600 million, Chelsea have endured a disastrous season. The Blues are currently on their third head coach of the campaign and sit 11th in the Premier League standings. Frank Lamapard was brought back in to help right the ship earlier in the month, but it hasn’t helped as of yet. In fact, Chelsea are currently closer to the relegation zone than to fifth-placed Spurs.
Although they have not been as bad as the Blues, Spurs are also on the outside of a Champions League place. The north London club have been streaky yet unstable throughout the 2022/23 season. Team brass fired Antonio Conte in March and Cristian Stellini is now coaching the club on an interim basis. Spurs are three points behind Newcastle for the final Champions League spot. However, the Magpies have also played one fewer match compared to Spurs.
🚨 Tottenham are set to sit down with Luis Enrique after positive talks with his representatives.
They're also interested in talks with Arne Slot and have yet to make contact with Mauricio Pochettino.
(Source: @90min_Football) pic.twitter.com/ZLFb9jpl8D
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) April 18, 2023
Other coaching options remain open for both teamsAlong with Luis Enrique, Tottenham and Chelsea are interested in Julian Nagelsmann as well. The former Bayern Munich boss was also recently interviewed by Chelsea officials. It certainly seems that whichever team makes the first move, dominos will then start to fall in place for the other club.
However, Spurs also hold interest in a few managers not thought to be in the running for the Chelsea job. Burnley’s Vincent Kompany and the club’s former manager Mauricio Pochettino have also been linked with Spurs. Kompany has led Burnley back to the Premier League after an outstanding freshman season with the team. Pochettino, on the other hand, has been without a coaching job since departing PSG last summer.
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West Ham star midfielder Declan Rice is apparently open to a move to Arsenal this summer. The England international has been linked with the Gunners for months now and would be a quality addition to the team. Any potential move for Rice could cost a club up to $125 million. The 24-year-old midfielder's current contract […] West Ham star midfielder Declan Rice is apparently open to a move to Arsenal this summer. The England international has been linked with the Gunners for months now and would be a quality addition to the team. Any potential move for Rice could cost a club up to $125 million. The 24-year-old midfielder’s current contract is set to expire with the Hammers in 2024, but the team does have an additional one-year option.
TalkSport is reporting that Newcastle have joined Arsenal, Liverpool and the two Manchester clubs in pursuit of Rice. However, the news outlet claims that the Gunners are the clear favorites. Rice is even supposedly ‘excited’ about the possibility to work with manager Mikel Arteta in north London.
Declan Rice spoke highly of Arsenal and Arteta in pregame notesRice actually faced Arsenal on Sunday, as the Gunners traveled across London to play West Ham. As club captain, Rice issued statements regarding Arsenal in the program notes. “[Arsenal] have had a strong season and have now got a real identity to the way they play under Mikel Arteta,” Rice wrote ahead of the matchup.
“I obviously know a few of their players from England and they are not only top-class on the pitch but good boys off it. But of course those friendships will go out the window when we kick-off today!”
West Ham fought back to grab a vital point against the Premier League leaders in the match. Rice was one of the key players in the middle of the pitch for the Hammers. He recorded four tackles and four interceptions to help breakup the potent Gunners offense. The midfielder even even asked for an autographed jersey from Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard after the game.
Midfielder has made it known he wants to win trophiesRice has previously spoken freely about contending for the Premier League title and playing in the Champions League.
“I don’t want to have a career where I’ve not won anything. Growing up as a kid, I’ve seen all these top players win the trophies, win the Premier League, the Champions League,” proclaimed Rice last year.
“Me, as a football fan and a player, I want to win the best stuff. I want to win the Premier League, I want to lift that trophy, I want to win the Champions League. I want to win the FA Cups, League Cups, even with England, I want to win it all.”
Arsenal are currently leading England’s top flight and have collected four FA Cup trophies since 2013. West Ham, although currently still in the third-tiered Europa Conference League, are sitting 15th in the Premier League table.
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Warner Bros. Discovery Sports announced its coverage plans for the upcoming Allstate Continental Clásico. The inaugural game features the United States men's national team facing bitter rivals Mexico. Created as an annual fixture to give both sides a guaranteed highly-competitive match, the fixture ensures the two teams face each at least once a year. The […] Warner Bros. Discovery Sports announced its coverage plans for the upcoming Allstate Continental Clásico. The inaugural game features the United States men’s national team facing bitter rivals Mexico. Created as an annual fixture to give both sides a guaranteed highly-competitive match, the fixture ensures the two teams face each at least once a year.
The newly formed Warner Bros. Discovery Sports signed an eight-year deal with U.S. Soccer last year. Because of this agreement, TBS and HBO Max will handle broadcasting of the game on Wednesday, April 19. Extensive pregame coverage is set to start on 9:30PM ET on HBO Max. The game will then also become available on TBS beginning at 10:00PM ET. However, the match will officially kick off at 10:22PM ET.
Familiar faces for coverage plans of Continental ClásicoKickoff time: 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT – Wednesday, Apr. 19
Watch now (in USA): Live on HBO Max
Commentators: Luke Wileman and Kyle Martino
US TV: Match is on TBS (available via Sling Blue)
Luke Wileman and Kyle Martino are set to call the action in Glendale, Arizona. Wileman is now essentially the main voice of the USMNT on TBS/HBO Max. The veteran play-by-play announcer previously called Major League Soccer matches on Canada’s TSN. Premier League fans will remember Martino for his time with NBC Sports. Pitchside reporter Melissa Ortiz will drop in during the match, too.
HBO Max’s pregame show features host Sara Walsh alongside Brian Dunseth. Former USMNT star DaMarcus Beasley joins the crew live from Glendale. The aforementioned Wileman and Martino will contribute to the pregame show, as well.
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Telemundo also reveals their crew for the matchFor viewers wanting to watch the match in Spanish, Telemundo currently has an agreement with US Soccer. The Allstate Continental Clásico is available via Telemundo, Universo and Peacock Premium. Ana Jurka and Miguel Gurwitz anchor coverage on the networks. Veteran reporter Carlos Yustis is joining the duo as well.
Six-time Emmy Award winner Andres Cantor will be the play-by-play announcer for the Spanish networks. Both Manuel Sol and Carlos Hermosillo join the legendary broadcaster in the booth. Along with the three aforementioned avenues, fans can stream the match on the Telemundo app as well.
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Our River Plate TV schedule has the info you need to watch one of South America's biggest clubs. Founded in 1901, Club Atlético River Plate is named for the Río de la Plata, and is Argentina's most successful domestic club. River Plate sits at the top of both the all-time Argentine Primera and Copa Libertadores […] Our River Plate TV schedule has the info you need to watch one of South America’s biggest clubs.
Founded in 1901, Club Atlético River Plate is named for the Río de la Plata, and is Argentina’s most successful domestic club. River Plate sits at the top of both the all-time Argentine Primera and Copa Libertadores tables.
Together with Buenos Aires rivals Boca Juniors, they form the Superclásico, one of the most celebrated rivalries in world football.
Whether you’re drawn in by the intense rivalry with Boca, the incredible atmosphere of South American football, or just want to follow one of the Americas’ greatest clubs, we’ve got you covered.
Where can I watch the River Plate match?River Plate on TV and streaming: U.S. only:
Founded: 1901
Stadium: Estadio Mâs Monumental
Manager: Enzo Francescoli
Argentine top-flight titles: 37
Copa Libertadores titles: 4
River Plate TV schedule and streaming linksStarting and 2021 and thru at least 2024, the English-language Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol rights in the US are held by CBS Sports, which streams every league match on Paramount+.
In addition to the Primera, Paramount+ is also the exclusive English-language home of Copa de la Liga Profesional and Supercopa Argentina.
In Spanish, Primera games can be found on both Fanatiz and ViX+.
When it comes to continental competition such as Copa Libertadores or Copa Sudamericana, both English and Spanish coverage is on beIN SPORTS. beIN SPORTS en Español offers Spanish coverage, while certain games (or additional language options) are present via their streaming outlet, beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
beIN SPORTs is available select cable and satellite providers, but also thru streaming services Fanatiz, fuboTV and Sling.
Full full coverage, you’ll need Paramount+ and access to beIN SPORTS. fuboTV is a solid option if you want beIN, as it also comes with channels such as FOX, USA, NBC, ESPN and ESPN Deportes – which show other leagues and competitions including the World Cup, Premier League, LaLiga and more.
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River Plate KitsRiver Plate club historyClub Atlético River Plate was founded in 1901. The name comes from the Rio de la Plata, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near the city of Buenos Aires. The club fields teams in a number of additional sports, but is most famous for its football team. In 1904, the club adopted the now iconic red sash on its white kit.
River have won the Argentine Primera a record 37 times, as well as 14 national cups. They are four-time Copa Libertadores champions, and have numerous other international titles as well (including the Intercontinental Cup in 1986). They are, to date, the only Argentine club to simultaneously hold the Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, and Recopa Sudamericana (from 2014-2015).
River Plate play at the aptly-named Estadio Monumental, the largest stadium in Argentina and South America. In addition to River Plate, it is also the home venue of the Argentina national team. Opened in 1938, It was the host venue of the 1978 FIFA World Cup final, as well as four Copa América finals.
The biggest rivalry in Argentina and arguably the world is between River Plate and fellow Buenos Aires side Boca Juniors. The Superclásico sees the two most successful and popular clubs in the country face each other. The atmosphere at the iconic Monumental and Bombonera stadiums is unrivaled for these massive clashes each season. Things got so hectic in 2018, that when the two teams met in the Copa Libertadores final, fan violence before the second leg forced the game to be moved to Madrid, Spain.
Though many of the top players eventually move to Europe, many legends of Argentinian football have played for River Plate throughout their history. Players such as Hernán Crespo, Alfredo Di Stéfano, Ariel Ortega, Enzo Francescoli and Mario Kempes have helped shape River into one of the greatest clubs in the world.
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From the bottom to the top, we take a deep dive into discussing what US lower league soccer clubs (and leagues themselves) need to improve in order to be more relevant in 2023 and beyond. This also includes a discussion of the complexity of the current system, and how the US Soccer Federation can make a difference. More specifically, we analyze how the changing media landscape means that lower division soccer leagues have to think nationally and internationally especially after more games are available to stream than ever before. Last but not least, we read and discuss your feedback about the positives and negatives of Apple TV's MLS Season Pass.
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Julie Ertz is making her return to the National Women's Soccer League with Angel City. Ertz last played in NWSL in 2021, when she made just one appearance with the Chicago Red Stars. Before then, she made 94 appearance with Chicago over a six-season spell. Ertz only made her return to competitive play in the […] Julie Ertz is making her return to the National Women’s Soccer League with Angel City. Ertz last played in NWSL in 2021, when she made just one appearance with the Chicago Red Stars. Before then, she made 94 appearance with Chicago over a six-season spell.
Ertz only made her return to competitive play in the pair of friendlies against Ireland for the USWNT. The national team did win both games, and Ertz tallied around 80 minutes of game time in her substitute appearances. It was the first in-game action for Ertz in 19 months, as the midfielder rallied back from an MCL injury suffered at the beginning of the 2021 NWSL season. Ertz gave birth to her first child in August 2022, which ruled her out for time, as well.
According to The Equalizer, Angel City beat out multiple other clubs to sign Ertz for the 2023 campaign. However, it was Angel City that last held her rights. In the 2022 season, Chicago traded Ertz’s rights to Angel City. However, due to the knee injury and the pregnancy, Ertz never officially signed with the California club. Now, though, Ertz is back in NWSL, and a future event could explain the timing for her return.
Julie Ertz joins Angel City on eve of Women’s World CupThe 2023 Women’s World Cup is just around the corner. Kickoff for the tournament in Australia and New Zealand in July 20. Therefore, it is just three months before the USWNT looks to defend its back-to-back triumphs. Julie Ertz started all but one game in both of those tournament wins. With her experience and impact on the field, it is simply a matter of form and fitness for her inclusion in the final squad.
Vlatko Andonovski, the head coach of the USWNT, repeatedly said Ertz is a difficult player to replace, and he welcomed her return to the lineup in the pair of friendlies against Ireland. She already has a strong case to be in the squad
“There’s so many dynamics, and when we’re making these decisions, everything will be taken into consideration,” Andonovski said. “What is someone’s best and what is someone’s 80% or 90%? If somebody’s 80 or 90% is still better than somebody else’s best, then too bad. Anyone that will help us win the World Cup will be taken to the World Cup.”
At the club level, Julie Ertz is a major grab for Angel City. Even though the season is young, Angel City has a win, a draw and a loss in its three games. Ertz can fill a hole in the defensive midfield. The official announcement for Ertz’s arrival in Los Angeles with Angel City is expected in the coming days.
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After Chelsea suffered yet another disappointing result, club owner Todd Boehly delivered a team talk on the team's position and state of the London club. In the speech inside the Chelsea changing room, he described the club's position as "embarrassing." Boehly, as well as fellow co-owners Behdad Eghbali and Hansjorg Wyss, reportedly spoke to the […] After Chelsea suffered yet another disappointing result, club owner Todd Boehly delivered a team talk on the team’s position and state of the London club. In the speech inside the Chelsea changing room, he described the club’s position as “embarrassing.” Boehly, as well as fellow co-owners Behdad Eghbali and Hansjorg Wyss, reportedly spoke to the team after interim manager Frank Lampard gave his post-game team talk.
According to The Telegraph, Boehly and the other owners were abundantly clear in their opinions. The current position in the table is unacceptable. The club resides in the bottom half of the table. Consequently, it is approaching its worst finish in league play since 10th in 2015/16 and 11th in 1995/96. Furthermore, according to The Guardian, one individual player was singled out for his performances. While unnamed, reports are this player arrived on a large fee within Todd Boehly’s era at the club.
Kepa Arrizabalaga, though, did say it was nothing new.
🗣️ “Todd [Boehly] comes into the changing room every game so he has had different chats. I’m not going to say what he said.”
Kepa Arrizabalaga on reports that Todd Boehly came into the Chelsea dressing room and called their performance embarrassing. 🗞️ pic.twitter.com/NqQL9Cbz23
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) April 17, 2023
However, Boehly was not entirely negative. The Telegraph also claimed the American owner told the players that the Champions League is a chance to find some redemption this season. With the return leg of the Champions League against Real Madrid just three days after the loss, it is the last chance to salvage something positive from this campaign. However, that will require a major turnaround, as Chelsea trails Real Madrid after the first leg, 2-0.
Chelsea spent over $350 million on transfers this season alone. Since Boehly’s arrival at the club, Chelsea spent over $600 million in transfers. The rewards for that investment were a third-place finish last season, when Boehly did not have much impact, and 11th in the table this season. In fact, Chelsea is closer to 18th-place Nottingham Forest than it is to Newcastle in fourth.
Todd Boehly team talk raises questions on Chelsea involvementBoehly may have seemed distant from the team in the past. Yet, this interaction with the team is at least an acknowledgement that things are not going to plan. However, one insider did call the ordeal with Boehly in the dressing room weird. Before the game, Boehly received complaints from Chelsea supporters above his box at Stamford Bridge during the defeat against Brighton.
That comes on the back of six games without a win, including three losses in a row. Todd Boehly’s tenure saw the massive overhaul in the squad, and now two manager sackings. It has only been 11 months since he took over at the London club.
Frank Lampard's record in his last 17 competitive games as a manager…
❌ Lost 2-1
❌ Lost 2-0
❌ Lost 1-0
❌ Lost 2-0
❌ Lost 2-1
❌ Lost 3-1
❌ Lost 4-1
🤝 Drew 1-1
❌ Lost 2-1
❌ Lost 3-0
❌ Lost 4-1
❌ Lost 2-0
🤝 Drew 0-0
✅ Won 3-0
❌ Lost 1-0
❌ Lost 2-0
❌ Lost 2-1 pic.twitter.com/xOQaM4tH1m— CaughtOffside (@caughtoffside) April 17, 2023
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If you're a new soccer fan, getting into the sport can feel a bit overwhelming. This is especially true in the US, where the sport works a little differently from the rest of the world. Soccer also sits lower on the totem pole behind other domestic sports when it comes to mainstream sports media coverage […] If you’re a new soccer fan, getting into the sport can feel a bit overwhelming. This is especially true in the US, where the sport works a little differently from the rest of the world. Soccer also sits lower on the totem pole behind other domestic sports when it comes to mainstream sports media coverage in the US, which can make it tricky to follow at times.
But no worries. We’ve got some resources and advice for you, the new soccer fan, to help you dive into the sport here in the US.
Welcome to the biggest game on EarthSoccer (known as football in many countries) is unquestionably the most popular team sport on the planet. Nearly every country has a domestic league. Competitions such as the UEFA Champions League are massive events, and every four years the world stops in its tracks to follow the World Cup.
While the US’s professional soccer leagues may lag in popularity behind institutions such as NFL and NBA, the game itself is wildly popular in this country. The English Premier League pulls big viewing numbers each weekend, international matches draw huge crowds, and participation in the sport is as widespread as ever. The widespread availability of international soccer on TV and streaming, and things like the EA soccer video game series, have made the sport as relevant as any American sport, even if our own leagues such as MLS and USL are not as popular.
- READ: 6 reasons why soccer is the sport of now, not the future
Soccer in the USA – it’s a little complicatedSoccer might seem like an afterthought in the US sports scene. But the history of the game here goes back as far as many big footballing nations. The first recorded soccer game in the US took place in 1866. Our domestic cup competition, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, has been played since 1913. It is open to every professional and amateur club in US soccer, and is the only competition of its kind in American sports.
- READ: US Soccer history: 150 years and counting
But in the 20th century, while other sports consolidated and grew in popularity in the US, soccer suffered from self-inflicted troubles. Decades of infighting, fly-by-night clubs and leagues, and frankly lack of leadership from the sport’s governing body US Soccer have helped to prevent domestic soccer from earning a place alongside baseball, football, basketball and hockey.
- READ: Why US soccer lags behind other nations
Significant gains have been made domestically in the 21st century however. Major League Soccer continues to improve and grow. The NWSL is one of the top women’s league in the world. And a robust lower division (pro and amateur) landscape continues to expand in both the men’s and women’s game.
Understanding the global gameOne of the most interesting aspects of soccer in the vast majority of countries around the world is the mechanism of promotion and relegation. Most pro leagues, and even some international competitions, use the system.
In American sports, teams have a permanent place in either a major league or minor league. But in soccer, performance on the field determines where you are on the pyramid. At the end of each season, the best teams get promoted to higher leagues, and the worst teams get relegated to lower leagues. The pro/rel system ensures there is accountability for teams.
- READ: What is promotion and relegation?
The United States is one of only a very small handful of nations that do not use this system. Nearly anywhere else, a new club would start at the bottom and have to win their way up. But here, a new team pays an expansion fee (up to $325 million and rising), thereby only appealing to billionaires or investors who want to buy a franchise in order to start a new team right at the top of the pyramid.
The implementation of promotion and relegation is one of the most controversial issues in US soccer. Especially on social media, the topic has become more and more prevalent in recent years.
- READ: Why soccer fans prefer promotion and relegation
- READ: Promotion and relegation in MLS? Don Garber on the subject
Diving in and picking a teamSimply watching the sport casually can be fun. But there is nothing like being emotionally connected to a club or national team. The ups and downs, the glory, the misery – it can be one of the most thrilling experiences anywhere.
- READ: How to pick a soccer team to support
There are many different reasons why you might latch onto a team. You might simply go for one that is close to where you live, or where you are from. A club might stand for the same things you stand for. A group of infectious supporters and a raucous atmosphere might draw you in. Really the only “wrong” way to pick a club is to look at the top of the standings in a big league and only choose from there.
As a new soccer fan, we hope you’ll find the above information useful in expanding your understanding of the game. And that you’ll fall in love with the sport like so many of us around the world have.
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Arsenal squandered a 2-0 lead for the second successive week as they were held to a two-all draw by West Ham at the London Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Gunners made a dream start as they were two goals up in the first ten minutes but Said Benrahma halved the deficit for the hosts from […] Arsenal squandered a 2-0 lead for the second successive week as they were held to a two-all draw by West Ham at the London Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Gunners made a dream start as they were two goals up in the first ten minutes but Said Benrahma halved the deficit for the hosts from the spot shortly before halftime.
Dream start turns into a nightmareBukayo Saka then missed a penalty early in the second half before Jarrod Bowen restored parity minutes later. David Moyes’ side almost completed the comeback in the last ten minutes when Michail Antonio headed against the crossbar.
Arsenal held on for a point as the result surely comes as a massive blow in their hopes of winning the title.
Reigning Champions Manchester City look in ominous form and are four points behind with a game in hand and a potential title decider against the Gunners coming up in ten days’ time.
Arsenal make the perfect startMikel Arteta’s side made a perfect start when Gabriel Jesus opened the scoring in the seventh minute following some delightful interplay from the visitors.
Martin Odegaard laid it off to Ben White in the inside right wing, whose low cross was tapped in the far corner by Jesus.
Odegaard then doubled the lead three minutes later when he was completely unmarked following Gabriel Martinelli’s wonderful cross from the left wing.
Odegaard with the volley and Arsenal lead 2-0 in under 10 minutes!
📺: @USANetwork | #WHUARS pic.twitter.com/z104HjUWTy
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) April 16, 2023
The Hammers looked shell-shocked and were all at sea in the opening fifteen minutes but soon settled into the game.
Thomas Partey brought down Lucas Paqueta following a wild tackle and after a nervous wait, Benrahma made no mistake as he converted from the spot to reduce the deficit.
Arsenal went into the halftime whistle with their noses ahead and should have made it 3-1 soon after the resumption.
Antonio was penalized for a handball following an Arsenal corner but Saka stepped up to blaze his shot way over the bar.
The hosts took full advantage as they were level just two minutes later when Bowen stoked a delightful volley past Aaron Ramsdale in the Arsenal goal.
We got ourselves a BALL GAME!
West Ham levels a match that was (+370) to end in a tie.
pic.twitter.com/NLPKnUHxIb— NBC Sports EDGE Betting (@NBCSportsBet) April 16, 2023
Moyes’ side could have run away with the three points but Kieran Tierney blocked Bowen’s low effort before Antonio headed against the crossbar as the Gunners escaped with a point.
The result means Arsenal stay top with 74 points from 31 points while West Ham are now four points above the relegation zone in 15th.
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Apple TV suffered a major outage on Saturday night that prevented consumers from watching programming on Apple devices. In particular, the Apple TV outage resulted in MLS Season Pass being down for approximately two hours on a big night for MLS fans. The timing couldn't be any worse. Viewers on Apple devices missed the entirety […] Apple TV suffered a major outage on Saturday night that prevented consumers from watching programming on Apple devices. In particular, the Apple TV outage resulted in MLS Season Pass being down for approximately two hours on a big night for MLS fans.
The timing couldn’t be any worse. Viewers on Apple devices missed the entirety of the first half between Portland Timbers against Seattle Sounders. In addition to missing most of that game, viewers also missed the first half of San Jose against Kansas City.
With Apple streaming 100% of MLS games for the next 10 years, and reports of slow adoption of MLS Season Pass, MLS and Apple don’t need embarrassing tech issues getting in the way of fans watching games.
Timeline of Apple TV outageThe culprit for the downtime wasn’t just the Apple TV app. In fact, all Apple services were down including Apple Music, Apple iCloud, App Store, Apple TV+ and iTunes.
Reports started coming in that the Apple TV app was not working around 9:40PM ET. Downdetector continued reporting that all of the Apple services were down until around 11:20PM ET.
The Apple TV downtime coincided with viewers missing Alexi Lalas’ guest appearance on MLS 360, so at least there was a ray of light.
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No communication with subscribers is unacceptableSo when Apple has a major outage like this, it’s imperative that the league and Apple communicate with MLS Season Pass subscribers to let them know what’s going on.
However, both MLS and Apple were silent on the issue. Neither of them communicated the issue on their websites nor social media channels. As a result, viewers were left completely in the dark.
Some of the frustrated subscribers turned to social media to try to find answers. Only then did a minority of them discover that there was a workaround to fix the issue. Users could simply bypass the Apple TV app by logging in through a Google Chrome browser to watch the coverage on tv.apple.com.
The fact that this wasn’t communicated through the official MLS and Apple social media channels is unacceptable. Customers who paid $99 per season (or $14.99 per month) for MLS Season Pass deserve better.
Everton’s relegation rivals are pushing the Premier League to take action against the Merseyside club, according to a report by The Athletic. Earlier last month, the Premier League reported the Toffees to an Independent Commission for allegedly breaching Financial Play Rules. The Premier League’s rules permit losses up to £105million over a three-year cycle; however, […] Everton’s relegation rivals are pushing the Premier League to take action against the Merseyside club, according to a report by The Athletic.
Earlier last month, the Premier League reported the Toffees to an Independent Commission for allegedly breaching Financial Play Rules.
The Premier League’s rules permit losses up to £105million over a three-year cycle; however, due to the impact of Covid-19, the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons have been added together and averaged out.
Everton recorded losses of over £370 m between 2018 to 2021.
Everton claim FFP complianceThe Goodison Park outfit had earlier claimed that they were compliant with the Financial Fair Play rules and that they strongly contest the allegation of non-compliance. Interestingly, the club’s account showed a loss of only £44.7 m when their accounts ending in June 2022 were released last month.
The club’s Chairman, Bill Kenwright, said, “The club is confident it remains compliant with all of the Premier League’s financial rules and regulations and has always provided information to them in an open and transparent manner. That the club has always acted in good faith simply intensifies the disappointment experienced at last week’s news.”
It will be interesting to see if the independent commission finds Everton guilty of misdoings. If they do, the club will likely face a fine along with points deducted from their tally this season that would result in their expulsion from the Premier League.
Tough relegation battle fuels urgency from rivalsThe Toffees are locked in a relegation battle this season and, following the 1-3 defeat to Fulham on Saturday, are currently 17th in the standings.
Only four points separate the bottom-placed teams with Southampton, Leicester City and Nottingham Forest fighting to avoid the drop.
It is believed that clubs in the bottom six are lobbying to take action before the season ends in May. This would mean that Everton will most likely be relegated to the Championship, meaning one less place to fight for.
Earlier Burnley and Leeds United had threatened legal action against the Premier League for its alleged failure to tackle Everton’s significant expenditure in May 2022. But it materialized to nothing after assurances were given that the losses were due to Covid 19.
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Warner Bros Discovery's announcement this week about their rebrand of HBO Max to Max was missing one major thing — sports. Moreover, is Warner Bros soccer streaming part of Max's future? Currently, Warner Bros-Discovery is the home of US Soccer rights. HBO Max broadcasts many games involving the USMNT and USWNT, as well as the US […] Warner Bros Discovery’s announcement this week about their rebrand of HBO Max to Max was missing one major thing — sports. Moreover, is Warner Bros soccer streaming part of Max’s future?
Currently, Warner Bros-Discovery is the home of US Soccer rights. HBO Max broadcasts many games involving the USMNT and USWNT, as well as the US Open Cup on Bleacher Report. However, HBO Max is yet to be known for being a go-to place for streaming sports. So the absence of sports being mentioned in this week’s press conference was very noticeable.
Warner Bros. Discovery does have the rights to select NHL and NBA games, but those are only on linear TV. At least for the soccer coverage, games are often simulcast on both linear TV and the paid platform of HBO Max.
During the press event, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said sports, as well as live streaming of news content, is a major part of the plan at the company’s future.
“In a few months, we’ll come back to you with details of our attack plan to use this important and differentiating live content to grow our streaming business even further,” Zaslav said.
Warner Bros Discovery soccer streamingSo, what does this ‘attack plan’ look like for soccer coverage? Well, it could mean more soccer on Max. That being said, TV and streaming rights for soccer leagues are shattering records, as the Premier League and MLS indicate. Moreover, with pay-TV subscriptions to TBS and TNT pulling in hundreds of millions of dollars in ad revenue, Warner Bros. Discovery is increasingly hesitant to make the move to entirely to streaming.
“You will see news and sports deployed to drive our overall streaming domestically and around the world,” Zaslav said.
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If that is the case, and Warner Bros. Discovery does want to add potential soccer leagues, it faces the challenge of properly charging consumers. Apple has been under fire, and perhaps at a loss, as MLS fans balk at paying $14.99 per month for one league. There have been musings, though, over a potential sports-only tier for Max, as discussed in early February.
ESPN+, for example, is sports-only. It has NHL, soccer and other sports, just like Max from Warner Bros. Discovery can. Then, the challenge is getting subscribers on yet another streaming service.
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Current Leeds United majority owner Andrea Radrizzani is reportedly considering a bid to buy Inter Milan. Bloomberg suggests that the potential deal could be worth around $1.1 billion. There are, however, a few contingencies that must happen for the Italian businessman to make the move. First, Radrizzani must sell his portion of Leeds to 49ers […] Current Leeds United majority owner Andrea Radrizzani is reportedly considering a bid to buy Inter Milan. Bloomberg suggests that the potential deal could be worth around $1.1 billion. There are, however, a few contingencies that must happen for the Italian businessman to make the move.
First, Radrizzani must sell his portion of Leeds to 49ers Enterprises. The Italian, through his organization Aser Holding Group, currently owns 56% of the Premier League club. The American-led 49ers group holds the remaining 44% of Leeds. 49ers Enterprises is currently negotiating a final price to fully take over the West Yorkshire team.
SF 49ers exec to own Premier League clubIf the deal goes through, Paraag Marathe, the president of 49ers Enterprises, would become the next owner of Leeds. Marathe also helps run the National Football League’s San Francisco 49ers as well. It remains to be seen how much he will be involved in the NFL franchise should he move to Leeds though.
“We feel like we have pretty good experience in running a sports organization,” Marathe recently told the Sports Business Journal. “We feel like we’ve done a pretty good job in transforming the 49ers, from an asset value standpoint, commercial revenue standpoint, and on the field.”
Marathe says his group understands business. “We know how to transition from a lemonade stand to a more sophisticated business operation.”
This deal is also dependent on Leeds remaining in the Premier League. The Whites are currently 16th in the English top flight table, just two points from the relegation zone.
Leeds owner competition to buy Inter MilanAssuming the issues with Leeds pan out, it is also not guaranteed that Radrizzani will automatically purchase Inter. The aforementioned news outlet claims that Bahrain-based Investcorp has interest in the Italian club as well. Headed by Mohammed Alardhi, the company previously invested in luxury brands such as Gucci and Tiffany.
Representatives for Aser, Investcorp, and Inter all declined to comment on the matter. Despite recent success in the Serie A, the Italian club has struggled financially. In fact, Bloomberg suggests that Inter will be receiving a $300 million credit line next month.
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Chelsea could be looking at a complete squad overhaul heading into the summer transfer window. Reports in England claim that as many as eight first team players may depart the club prior to the 2023/24 season. One of these players could very well be Christian Pulisic. Inconsistencies hindered Pulisic playing time at Chelsea The United […] Chelsea could be looking at a complete squad overhaul heading into the summer transfer window. Reports in England claim that as many as eight first team players may depart the club prior to the 2023/24 season.
One of these players could very well be Christian Pulisic.
Inconsistencies hindered Pulisic playing time at ChelseaThe United States men’s national team star hasn’t been a smash hit since his arrival to west London in 2019. Pulisic has failed to nail down a starting spot under multiple managers at the club over the last few years. However, injuries have hindered the attacker’s chances of playing regularly. In fact, the American has missed 55 total matches due to various illnesses or injuries since his transfer to Chelsea.
Because of this injury history and lack of goal output, Chelsea will most likely be looking to sell Pulisic this summer. His current contract with the club runs out in 2024. This means that the Blues will most likely have to accept a lower transfer fee for the player.
Christian Pulisic says the Chelsea squad are still focused on what they can achieve this season.
🗣️"The guys are just trying to stick together and do the best they can"pic.twitter.com/M4nZnebzpu
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 5, 2023
Seven other Blues players could depart this summerAlong with Pulisic, the Mirror is claiming that seven other players could be sold this summer. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Mason Mount, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Conor Gallagher, N’Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic and Hakim Ziyech are also on the chopping block.
Team owner Todd Boehly has spent freely during his first two transfer windows at the club. However, the Blues are still underperforming and now have a bloated squad. Chelsea had an estimated net spend of nearly $600 million during the current campaign. Despite this, the west London outfit remain in the bottom half of the Premier League table.
Kante is the only player of the aforementioned octet that will be out of contract in June. There have been rumors that the midfielder may sign a contract extension, but this has not yet materialized. Selling the remaining seven players could, however, provide the club with a decent chunk of change. Liverpool are already reportedly considering making bids for Mount and Gallagher.
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has compared trying to sign Jude Bellingham to a child wanting a Ferrari. The budding superstar will be targeted by big European clubs this summer, with a fee expecting to exceed $125 million. The Reds boss essentially confirmed previous reports that the Merseyside club can't afford the Borussia Dortmund star. Club […] Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has compared trying to sign Jude Bellingham to a child wanting a Ferrari. The budding superstar will be targeted by big European clubs this summer, with a fee expecting to exceed $125 million. The Reds boss essentially confirmed previous reports that the Merseyside club can’t afford the Borussia Dortmund star.
Club has to work on a budget this summer“We cannot have six players in a summer, everyone for £100 million,” Klopp told reporters on Friday. “We are not children. When you ask a five-year-old what they want for Christmas and they say a Ferrari, you wouldn’t say ‘oh, that’s a good idea.'”
“You would say ‘no, that is too expensive and anyway, you cannot drive it.’ If this kid is then unhappy their whole life because he cannot get a Ferrari, it would be a really sad life. You look what you can do, and you work with that.”
“What we need and what we want, we try absolutely everything to get it, but there are moments when you have to accept that this or that is not possible for us – you step aside and do different stuff.”
Jurgen Klopp responds to the news that Liverpool have 𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 their interest in Jude Bellingham ❌
"We are not children. Ask a 5-year-old what they want for Christmas and they tell you a Ferrari, you wouldn't say that's a good idea." pic.twitter.com/fOZBOyPJue
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) April 14, 2023
Klopp needs a complete overhaul in midfield, Bellingham would fitThere is no secret that Liverpool need to essentially completely revamp the middle of their team. The Reds currently have an aging midfield and need multiple reinforcements this summer. Obviously Bellingham would be an ideal signing for the Klopp, but one player won’t solve the club’s problems. They need to bring in a few top midfield options when the summer transfer window opens.
Klopp has previously addressed Liverpool’s financial plans in recent months. The club can’t get drawn into a bidding war with a player considering they need so many signings. Rather than dropping $125 million on a single player, regardless of how talented they are, the Reds need to make smart decisions looking ahead. This is particularly true considering they will most likely not play in the Champions League next season.
Real Madrid and Manchester City are seemingly the top two contenders to sign Bellingham this summer.
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The Premier League is back in action, and the title race is slightly closer now. After Arsenal dropped points in a dramatic draw at Anfield, Manchester City only trails the Gunners by six points. However, City has a home game against Arsenal and a game in hand. However, that is all in the future. In […] The Premier League is back in action, and the title race is slightly closer now. After Arsenal dropped points in a dramatic draw at Anfield, Manchester City only trails the Gunners by six points. However, City has a home game against Arsenal and a game in hand. However, that is all in the future. In the now, there are some great games for other races in the table.
Remarkably, though, there is only one game involving two teams in the top half of the table. That is, however, with two of the more in form teams in the league. Aston Villa hosts Newcastle, with both seeking a major European spot. Aston Villa, which has had a renaissance under Unai Emery, is all the way up to sixth after collecting 19 points in the club’s last seven games. Newcastle is flying in its own right with five wins on the bounce to climb to third in the league.
At the other end of the schedule, Liverpool travels to Leeds in what is sure to be an unpredictable game. These two clubs are just as likely to overwhelm an opponent as they are to cash in a horrid performance. Should be interesting to see what team shows up on Monday.
Finally, the London clash between West Ham and Arsenal could have some intrigue. Arsenal are still in the driver’s seat, but any dropped points would open the door for City to walk right through. West Ham has been an up-and-down team this season but could pester Arsenal.
NBC coverage this weekendFor studio coverage on NBC’s platforms, Rebecca Lowe is joined by Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe. There is buffer coverage around each game. Then, on Monday, Anna Jackson replaces Lowe, and Danny Higginbotham steps in for Robbie Mustoe.
GOAL RUSH is back in action during the 10 a.m. kickoff window on Saturday. The whiparound show focuses on one game, but dips into other contests to show major moments, goals and highlights. Goal Rush is available exclusively on Peacock.
Also, there are three games on the docket this weekend that are available in 4K. Those are Manchester City-Leicester, that London clash for West Ham-Arsenal and the Leeds-Liverpool game. Make sure you have the right subscriptions and hardware to watch the Premier League in 4K.
EPL Commentators on NBC: Matchday 31Saturday, April 157: 30 a.m. — Aston Villa vs. Newcastle. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Jim Proudfoot and Andy Townsend.
10 a.m. — Tottenham Hotspur vs. Bournemouth. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Gary Taphouse and Michael Brown.
10 a.m. — Chelsea vs. Brighton and Hove Albion. Peacock Premium — Tony Jones and Matt Upson.
10 a.m. — Everton vs. Fulham. Peacock Premium — Jonathan Beck and Leon Osman.
10 a.m. — Southampton vs. Crystal Palace. Peacock Premium — Phil Blacker and Iain Dowie.
10 a.m. — Wolves vs. Brentford. Peacock Premium — Andy Bishop and Dave Edwards.
12:30 p.m. — Manchester City vs. Leicester City. NBC, Universo, Peacock Premium, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — IN 4K. — Peter Drury and Grame Le Saux.
Sunday, April 169 a.m. — West Ham United vs. Arsenal. 7: 30 a.m. — Aston Villa vs. Newcastle. USA Network, Telemundo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — IN 4K. — Jim Proudfoot and Matt Holland.
11:30 a.m. — Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester United. 7: 30 a.m. — Aston Villa vs. Newcastle. USA Network, Telemundo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Peter Drury and Graeme Le Saux.
Monday, April 173 p.m. — Leeds United vs. Liverpool. 7: 30 a.m. — Aston Villa vs. Newcastle. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — IN 4K. — Martin Tyler and Jim Beglin.
Apple TV+ saw no subscriber growth in Q1 2023, according to industry research. Instead, the paid-subscription service dipped in its overall market share compared to other American streaming services. Overall, Apple TV+ ranks seventh when it comes to market share in the streaming industry in the United States. A study from JustWatch showed that Apple […] Apple TV+ saw no subscriber growth in Q1 2023, according to industry research. Instead, the paid-subscription service dipped in its overall market share compared to other American streaming services. Overall, Apple TV+ ranks seventh when it comes to market share in the streaming industry in the United States.
A study from JustWatch showed that Apple TV+ accounts for 6% of the streaming market. However, this is the same metric JustWatch found for the same time frame in 2022. Meanwhile, Paramount+ jumped Apple TV+ in the overall rankings. Paramount+, the paid-streaming platform from CBS, went from a market share of 4% to 7%. It now ranks sixth in the streaming ranks.
There is a case to be made over Paramount+’s soccer coverage playing a role in its growth. The service is now one of the homes of CBS Sports Golazo Network, the 24/7 soccer streaming channel in the United States. It also has coverage of Serie A and the UEFA Champions League, among others.
Particularly concerning for Apple, though, is the fact that it had a busy Q1. Not only did the third, and potentially final, season of Ted Lasso begin in March. MLS Season Pass debuted on Apple’s platform in February. Granted, Apple TV+ and MLS Season Pass are different entities. You do not need Apple TV+ to stream Major League Soccer. However, there are select games available on Apple TV+, and the MLS 360 whiparound show is available for Apple TV+ subscribers.
Apple TV+ subscriber share compared to other streaming servicesThis is not soccer-specific. The study pulls in any market share for entertainment. Therefore, the top seven streaming services in terms of market share are noticeably not sports-related.
- Amazon Prime Video (21%)
- Netflix (20%)
- Disney+ (15%)
- HBO Max (14%)
- Hulu (11%)
- Paramount+ (7%)
- Apple TV+ (6%)
- Others (6%)
If Apple does grow concerned with its subscriber count, there are rumblings that there is an opt-clause if the tech giant wants to drop the expensive MLS Season Pass and Major League Soccer streaming rights.
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Former Everton midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson will not face sexual offense charges related to his 2021 case. Police arrested the now-retired Icelander nearly two years ago on suspicion of child sex offenses. He got out on bail following his arrest. However, he held a travel ban. A spokesperson for the Greater Manchester Police informed RUV that […] Former Everton midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson will not face sexual offense charges related to his 2021 case. Police arrested the now-retired Icelander nearly two years ago on suspicion of child sex offenses. He got out on bail following his arrest. However, he held a travel ban.
A spokesperson for the Greater Manchester Police informed RUV that there was not enough information to continue with the charges. RUV is Iceland’s national public-service broadcasting service. The spokesperson claimed that investigators and prosecutors both agreed to drop the charges.
Gylfi Sigurdsson will face ‘no further action’ on charges in case“The 33-year-old man who was arrested in connection with an investigation opened in June 2021 will face no further action,” Manchester police said in a statement on Friday. “The investigation team and Crown Prosecution Service have been working together and reached the decision that the evidence available at this time does not reach the threshold set out on the Code for Crown Prosecutors.”
“Greater Manchester Police is committed to investigating allegations to secure the best possible outcomes for all involved and will continue to work with partner agencies to ensure individuals are supported throughout investigations and beyond.”
The player has never spoken publicly about the issue. However, his father did ask for the Icelandic government to come to his son’s aid back in October.
Police previously claimed player was a repeat offenderSigurdsson’s case arrived at the prosecutor’s office in February of this year. A statement by area officials at the time claimed suspicion of repeat sexual offenses by the midfielder. Nevertheless, Sigurdsson is now free after charges dropped.
Following his initial arrest, Everton suspended Sigurdsson indefinitely. Danish beverage company State dropped the player from all of their advertisements after the news broke as well. The former Iceland international never played again for the Premier League club. He officially departed the team in the summer of 2022 after his contract expired.
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Many consider the Premier League the pinnacle of club football globally. Fans argue it is the most competitive, fast paced and combative league in the world. Each team is rife with world class talent, managerial expertise and stadiums with unparalleled atmospheres and passionate fanbases. Who wouldn’t want to manage a team in the English Premier […] Many consider the Premier League the pinnacle of club football globally. Fans argue it is the most competitive, fast paced and combative league in the world. Each team is rife with world class talent, managerial expertise and stadiums with unparalleled atmospheres and passionate fanbases. Who wouldn’t want to manage a team in the English Premier League?
Astonishingly, the Premier League broke a single-season record in 2022/23, a less than favorable one. Premier League clubs sacked 12 this season already. Reminder, there are still eight games left for most clubs.
Now, what do all but three of these Premier League managers sacked have in common? The clubs that fired their managers are either doing the same OR worse than they were under the managers they dismissed. The three exceptions to this rule are Aston Villa under Emery, Everton under Dyche and Palace under Hodgson.
Explaining the manager epidemicThere is a new era of capital injections into the premier league. Foreign ownership, especially, has led to the steady trend of monetizing the league, teams and players. Consequently, turnover within clubs ramps up with more frequency. In many cases, clubs did not need to sack these managers. Others you could make a case for, sure. Finally, some of these coaches probably should not have had their specific Premier League position to begin.
Regardless, the heightened emphasis on success, and early success, at that, means it is a business of points. Points becomes money, and that can often be the knife’s edge. If profit margins aren’t met, heads roll in this new age of football corporatocracy.
Managers in the past received time to build their projects. Boards and owners understood it takes months, if not years, to build a cohesive team, playing style and identity under a manager’s tutelage. Results come with time, just like injections of cash from TV deals and advertising deals.
In the modern game, it is rare you see a manager given the time, financial backing, trust and belief they need to sculpt a team into their vision. Alex Ferguson, Arsense Wenger and others had more time at the wheel. Arsenal and Manchester United delivered success. Ferguson had three seasons outside the top 10 in the English top flight to start at United.
There is a chance some of the managers of the modern era were in a similar boat. But, based on the need for results, they did not have their potential unfold. Mikel Arteta at Arsenal comes to mind. Many clubs would have sacked him after a tough first few years. Yet, he remained, leading Arsenal to the brink of a Premier League title.
The Premier League managers sacked in 2021/22Rewind to August. Fans buzzed for the restart of the new Premier League season. Promoted teams buoyed with a sense of optimism in their return to the Premier League. The “top six” were looking forward to a season of potential trophy challenges and European glory. Hope was in the air, and fans, managers and players alike couldn’t keep the smiles off their faces.
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The first dominoBy August 30, just five games in, the first managerial casualty occurred. Scott Parker, the manager of Bournemouth, was sacked after a 9-0 shocker against Liverpool. Many spoke out in protest of the sacking; they were only five games into the season. Yes an absolute calamity of a result, but fortunes could have turned quite quickly. Gary O’Neil was appointed head coach, and Bournemouth are still battling relegation. Currently, Bournemouth is in 15th after three wins in five games.
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Tuchel Taps outJust one week later, one of the highest profile dismissals of the whole season occurred. Chelsea, under Todd Boehly’s new reign, fired serial winner Thomas Tuchel on September 7. This came after a 1-0 loss to Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League, and a string of poor domestic form. This decision received a huge amount of backlash from not only Chelsea supporters, but players, managers, fans and pundits. Tuchel won the Champions League with Chelsea just 15 months prior.
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◎ March: AVB is sacked & replaced by RDM
◉ May: Chelsea win the UCL2021
◎ January: Lampard is sacked & replaced by Tuchel
◉ May: Chelsea win the UCL2023
◎ April: Potter is sacked & replaced by Lampard
◉ June: Chelsea win the UCL?A 2.48% chance it happens… pic.twitter.com/QN0jSkiya1
— Squawka (@Squawka) April 7, 2023
He had been given a massive war chest for summer spending. He spent a whopping $310 million. How could a club invest so much in one manager’s vision, and then fire him before they could see the very expensive project come to full fruition? Tuchel was subsequently replaced by Graham Potter after a wonderful stint at Brighton Hove & Albion. There, he built up his name and prestige as a top manager in England. Quite comically, Tuchel arguably upgraded to Bayern Munich, while Chelsea are without a manager and sitting in eleventh.
- Third time luckyThe next casualty was Bruno Lage of Wolverhampton Wanderers. He was sacked on October 2, after a loss to relegation rivals West Ham United. Julen Lopetegui, former Real Madrid, Spain and Sevilla manager, arrived to try and turn around the clubs fortunes.
He has not. Wolves are in 13th place, but the club is just four points above the drop.
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Bye bye StevieLess than three weeks later, Steven Gerrard, Liverpool legend and cult managerial hero of Scottish club Rangers FC was fired by Aston Villa on October 20. Villa may be the only success story of the clubs to hire new managers in the middle of the season. In stepped Europa League specialist and astute tactician Unai Emery. Villa’s fortunes completely transformed, With Emery’s tactical discipline and gamesmanship propping the club. Quickly out of the relegation battle, Villa now eyes a European spot, with four-straight wins launching the club into sixth.
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Goodbye Ralph (and goodbye Southampton?)After keeping Southampton safely afloat in the Premier League for four years, the Saints dismissed Ralph Hasenhüttl November 6. Considering the minimal financial resources at his disposal and the limited personnel available to him during his tenure, Ralph had worked wonders keeping Southampton comfortably in the EPL. Nathan Jones took over, but we’ll get to him in a second.
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Everton frank with their verdict, dismiss LampardAfter a miraculous escape from relegation under Frank Lampard in the 2021/22 season, Everton started the 2022/23 season well. Comfortably in the middle of the pack, Everton had a resolute defense. However, results started to slip, and eventually the relegation battle beckoned. After 20 games, Everton sat in 19th, and Frank was promptly dismissed on January 23. Sean Dyche, an escape artist with Burnley on several occasions, arrived at Goodison. The former Burnley manager improved Merseyside results. Now, Everton sits in 17th place, level with Nottingham Forest, but owning a better goal differential. This appointment feels like only the second case that seems like it could pan out to be a successful decision by the club involved.
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It’s football Jesse, not SoccerLeeds assembled a squad eerily reminiscent of the USMNT with Tyler Adams, Brendon Aaronson and Weston McKennie. Yet, the club sacked fellow American Jesse Marsch on February 6. At the time, the club languished in the relegation scrap. It only had 18 points after 20 games in the league. Javi Gracia stepped in on February 21. Form has been inconsistent, with Leeds just a pair of points above Forest in 18. Yet, for a time, Marsch looked like a candidate to replace other Premier League managers sacked.
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Southampton can’t find their saintNathan Jones may go down in history as one of the worst managers ever in the Premier League. Lasting just 3 months, he managed eight league games. In that run, Southampton picked up one point. The epitome, and final nail in Jones’s coffin, was a 2-1 loss to Wolves. In the game, Southampton led, and Wolves only had 10 men. Southampton appointed Ruben Selles as his successor, with Southampton rooted to the bottom of the table.
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Palace decide geriatrics are the answerPerhaps the worst of the Premier League managers sacked so far, Crystal Palace decided to fire Patrick Viera on March 17. He had managed the team well over the 2021/22 season and into the 2023 season. Yet, a poor run of form with a 12-game winless run led Palace into the relegation battle. But let’s be honest. Palace are always drawn into the relegation battle in February and March. Then, it strings together a few results and somehow always manage to finish mid-table, typically 12th.
Crystal Palace have picked up more points in their first two games under Roy Hodgson (6) than in their final 11 PL matches under Patrick Vieira (5):
◉ 2-1 vs. Leicester
◉ 1-5 vs. LeedsThe new manager bounce moves the Eagles six points clear of the relegation zone. ⬆️ pic.twitter.com/dUBYBLEV4n
— Squawka (@Squawka) April 9, 2023
To make matters worse, they appointed 75 year old and former manager Roy Hodgson. Very strange from the Palace hierarchy. Palace sit in 12th, no surprise there, six points off the relegation places.
- Even Antonio Conte struggles at SpursThe 15-year trophy drought continues for Tottenham Hotspur. Antonio Conte replaced another serial winner, Jose Mourinho. Although he managed to steer Spurs back into the champions league in 2021/22, Tottenham have underachieved this season, sitting in 5th. However, United and Newcastle have three more points and a game in hand on Spurs. Champions League qualification looks improbable.
After a furious and astonishing rant about the club’s atmosphere, ambition, hierarchy and player mentality following the 3-3 draw with Spurs, it seemed more likely than not Conte would be dismissed. It is quite clear, the managers aren’t the issue at Tottenham, the club hierarchy is.
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What does the Fox Say? “Bye, Brendan”Entering his fifth year at the helm of Leicester City, Brendan Rodgers’ time at the club can be viewed as a steady success. They won their first ever FA cup under him, and finished in the top-10 four times. However, results began to deteriorate this year, with the Foxes sitting in 19th place, 2 points from safety. A 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace under Hodgson in his first game back at the helm was the final curtain call, and Rodgers was dismissed. Adam Sadler and Mike Stowell, both long-time coaches under Rodgers, are in charge for the interim. We will see if their fortunes turn, but yet again it seems like another premature dismissal.
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Even with all that cash, Graham can’t do itFinally, after a run of seven wins in 22 games under Graham Potter and with Chelsea sitting in 11th, Potter is the latest of the Premier League managers sacked. If given time, maybe he would have come good. But at the end of the day, would he have been better than Tuchel? The chaotic story of Chelsea under Boehly looks set for further chapters of mayhem, and lots of money.
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In the 2023 campaign, Major League Soccer has moved its entire streaming output to Apple. As a result, games are now on Apple's MLS Season Pass. To explain how it all works, we've written this detailed MLS Season Pass FAQ to help you and fellow soccer fans. This is the one-stop shop for everything regarding […] In the 2023 campaign, Major League Soccer has moved its entire streaming output to Apple. As a result, games are now on Apple’s MLS Season Pass. To explain how it all works, we’ve written this detailed MLS Season Pass FAQ to help you and fellow soccer fans.
This is the one-stop shop for everything regarding Major League Soccer. Live broadcasts of games, team-specific content and coverage and multi-lingual coverage of each game.
MLS Season Pass is $14.99 per month. However, there is also an annual option that is $99 per season. This is separate from Apple TV+, home to the Ted Lasso series (among other shows), which is $6.99 on its own. Subscribers to Apple TV+ get a slight discount on MLS Season Pass ($12.99/mo., $79/yr.).
It is a turning point for Major League Soccer. Streaming now has a major foothold on the league, as seen with a general move away from traditional TV. But with change, comes confusion. Our aim is to answer all of your questions, and to guide you through the path to watching the league as much as you want. Let’s go.
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MLS Season Pass FAQQ: Do you need cable to watch the games if you get MLS Season Pass?
No, you do not need cable to watch MLS games if you subscribe to MLS Season Pass. MLS Season Pass covers every single game, both regular season and postseason, for the Major League Soccer season.
Q: Does MLS Season Pass include Leagues Cup too?
MLS Season Pass has coverage of every single Leagues Cup game, the new competition that partners with Liga MX. The Leagues Cup involves every team from MLS and Mexico’s Liga MX in an annual summer competition.
While select games for both competitions are available on TV, either through FOX or Univision, you do notneed cable to watch those games. They are all available through streaming services such as fuboTV.
Q: What are the advantages of MLS Season Pass?
For the first time ever, you can subscribe to watch every single MLS game for the next 10 years on Apple’s MLS Season Pass. There are no blackouts. No challenges trying to figure out which channel is showing a game. Everything is centralized in one place. That includes the MLS playoffs, MLS Cup final as well as the newly launched Leagues Cup tournament. All games are available live and on-demand.
MLS Season Pass also features pregame shows and a postgame wrap-up to close each night in both English and Spanish. The pre-game show is entitled MLS Countdown, while the post-game show is MLS Wrap-Up. Read more details on both shows as well as hosts and analysts.
Another unique advantage to MLS Season Pass is that it’ll also offer the option to sync the club’s home radio broadcast to the game (available in the United States and Canada only).
Last but not least, MLS Season Pass features a live, whiparound show that brings you all of the goals and talking points as they happen. This is a game changer for MLS, and will help neutrals sit back and watch the best of 90 minutes from all of the MLS games.
Regarding the home radio broadcast availability on MLS Season Pass, here’s a detailed article about how it works.
Q: Will the whiparound show be available in English and Spanish?
Apple’s whiparound show MLS 360 features live action from across all of the MLS games is available in English only. The show is co-hosted by Liam McHugh and Kaylyn Kyle, and includes studio analyst Bradley Wright-Phillips.
Read more details about MLS 360 whiparound show. Note that the show is available in English-language only.
Each week, MLS Season Pass‘ five-hour live whiparound show captures all of the key moments from every match from the start of the first matches on the East Coast to the final whistle of the West Coast contests (7:30 p.m. ET-12:30 a.m. ET).
Q: Any changes to the schedule or calendar now that MLS has a deal with Apple?
Unfortunately, much-needed calendar changes are not happening, but what we do know is that games are mostly played on Saturday and Wednesday nights. A consistent rhythm of matches is a big plus for Major League Soccer, as opposed to previous seasons where gamedays were more random.
During the regular season, there are 29 Saturday nights of MLS as well as six Wednesday nights of MLS games. On average, there are 13 games on each Saturday night, as well as 13 on Wednesday nights.
The vast majority of kickoff times are at 7:30pm local time.
Q: Is MLS Season Pass available worldwide?
Yes, since Apple and Major League partnered on a global 10-year deal, you can watch MLS Season Pass in any country. So if you travel overseas, you won’t have to miss a single game of your favorite team.
In researching this MLS Season Pass FAQ, we heard from several soccer fans who live overseas. MLS Season Pass is available in more than 100 countries worldwide.
To find out if Apple offers MLS Season Pass in your country, if you live outside the United States or Canada, see Apple’s list of countries where MLS Season Pass is available.
Q: Is MLS Season Pass pricing the same worldwide?
No, pricing differs by country. For example, MLS Season Pass costs BRL 249.00 for the entire season, which is the equivalent of $49 (US dollars). Meanwhile, in New Zealand, MLS Season Pass for the season is $179NZD, which is $115 (US dollars).
Q: Do we know how many games are on Apple TV without MLS Season Pass access?
Several MLS games are available for free through Apple TV, according to MLS. In fact, six out of the 14 weekly matches will not be behind a paywall. That extrapolates to 210 out of 493 regular season matches — nearly 43% — available for free during the first season, the most in league history. That equates to roughly 14 free games per team for the 2023 season.
Some of the games are available at no additional cost to Apple TV+ subscribers, with a limited number of matches available for free on the Apple TV app.
Q: Does MLS Season Pass give you Apple TV+?
No. They are two completely different subscription services from Apple. You do get a discount on MLS Season Pass if you subscribe to Apple TV+. But MLS Season Pass subscribers don’t get any savings if they want Apple TV+ too.
Q: Will the games no longer be on ESPN+?
ESPN no longer has the rights to Major League Soccer.
Pricing details, and how to sign upQ: How do I subscribe to MLS Season Pass, either the monthly or annual plan?
MLS Season Pass launched on February 1, 2023. Visit Apple’s website to sign up for MLS Season Pass.
The first games are scheduled for February 25, 2023.
Q: Is it worth getting the MLS Season Pass annual plan?
If you go with the monthly option that’s priced at $14.99, it’ll cost you $149.99 over the 10 months of the MLS season. Therefore, the $99.99 annual rate for MLS Season Pass is much more affordable. Not only do you save plenty of money, but you have it for all 12 months of the year. That means you can watch all of the off-season content that each club produces.
Q: Do I need to pay for an Apple TV+ subscription to watch MLS?
No, you do not need to pay for an Apple TV+ subscription to watch MLS. Apple TV+ and MLS Season Pass are two separate entities falling under the Apple umbrella.
However, let’s say you subscribe to Apple TV+. Perhaps you’re a fan of Ted Lasso (season 3 launches this Spring). You get a discount on MLS Season Pass if you already have an Apple TV+ subscription. Rather than paying $14.99 per month to MLS Season Pass, your monthly cost is $12.99. Similarly, the annual option is $79 compared to the traditional cost of $99 for the season.
Every Match. For Every Fan. @MLS x Apple TV. Coming 2023. pic.twitter.com/DYQWP7HOhp
— Apple TV (@AppleTV) October 11, 2022
Q: When do season ticket holders get the code for their free subscription to MLS Season Pass?
Clubs will contact season ticket holders in February 2023 with the access code to use to get MLS Season Pass for free. Note that the free access code is only available to the season ticket account holder. For instance, if you’re the account holder and you purchased more than one season ticket, you are eligible for one free subscription.
So that means that regardless of the total number of season tickets on the account, only the account holder gets the free access code.
The other caveat about the MLS season tickets is that, according to a source, some teams will insist on you paying at least 25% of the costs of season tickets if you’re on a payment plan.
Q: How many games are available on MLS Season Pass?
MLS and Apple promise more than 980 games per season across MLS, MLS Playoffs, MLS Cup final, MLS Next Pro and MLS Next combined. For MLS Next Pro, there is more than 250 games streamed each season.
All combined, there is over 2,000 hours of live coverage planned.
Soccer in the Apple ecosystemQ: What’s the difference between Apple TV, Apple TV+ and Apple TV, the device?
Apple is confusing, even for people like ourselves who use Apple products on a daily basis to create World Soccer Talk content. So the easy answer to part of the question is that Apple’s set-top box that looks like a hockey puck and streams content to your TV is called Apple TV.
Apple TV+, meanwhile, is a streaming service that features exclusive, original content such as TV series, movies and documentaries. It’s a direct competitor to streaming services such as Peacock, Disney+ and HBO Max, for example.
Now Apple TV, the app, is a different kettle of fish. The Apple TV app is designed to be your central hub for movie and TV show content. It’s a free app to install and download. You can install it across smart TVs, Apple products as well as streaming set-top boxes and devices such as Roku, Google TV and Amazon Fire.
Q: How do I sign up for MLS Season Pass on my Roku device? Likewise, if I have an Amazon Fire stick, how do I get MLS Season Pass?
We’ve created step-by-step instructions for both:
How to watch MLS Season Pass on Roku
How to get MLS Season Pass on Amazon Fire
Q: Do I need an Apple product to watch MLS Season Pass?
Even though Apple has the exclusive streaming rights, you do not need to watch MLS solely on Apple devices. Of course, iPhones, iPads, Mac and Apple TVs do have the designated app you need already installed.
However, any device that carries the Apple TV app is able to easily stream MLS Season Pass. That includes many smart TVs (i.e. Samsung, TCL, VIZIO, LG), streaming devices (Amazon Fire Stick, Roku, Chromecast by Google) and gaming devices (Xbox and Playstation).
Q: Do I need an Apple ID to log in to watch MLS games on Apple TV, Apple TV+ and/or MLS Season Pass?
Yes. In order to get into the Apple TV app to access MLS Season Pass, you need an Apple ID to log in. The same applies to Apple TV+ and MLS Season Pass too. No Apple ID, no games. That includes Android users too.
Q: How many matches can one account holder watch on simultaneous devices/logins?
As we understand it, you have up to six concurrent accounts. And you can have multiple concurrent devices per account.
Q: Is there a separate MLS Season Pass app?
No. MLS Season Pass is available as an option to subscribe to within the Apple TV app.
Find out how to sign up for MLS Season Pass online.
Q: When I install the Apple TV app, what happens next?
After entering in your Apple ID, the next question it’ll ask you is if you want to subscribe to Apple TV+ for $6.99 per month. If you want just MLS Season Pass, click the “Not Now” button and then you should see MLS Season Pass as one of the subscription services you can choose from.
With the Apple TV app, Apple encourages you to sign up for Apple TV+. But if you want MLS Season Pass, you don’t need Apple TV+.
Q: What are the advantages of subscribing to Apple TV+?
Those looking to perhaps add Apple TV+ to their portfolio of subscriptions to have some benefits. As stated, MLS Season Pass is cheaper when you have an Apple TV+ subscription ($12.99/month instead of $14.99/month). However, remember that Apple TV+ on its own if $6.99 per month. Yet, in addition to the discount on MLS Season Pass, you do get the chance to watch Ted Lasso, a favorite among soccer fans. Other content includes popular television series such as Mythic Quest, Severance, Servant and The Morning Show.
Apple TV+ does include MLS 360, the whiparound show. MLS 360 is also available on MLS Season Pass.
Q: Will MLS games on MLS Season Pass feature commercials?
As of the time of writing this MLS Season Pass FAQ, details about Apple’s new advertising network have not been finalized. However, Engadget reports that advertising will be featured across MLS Season Pass games. It’s expected that ads will run on the free MLS games that are offered within the Apple TV and Apple TV+ apps too.
Furthermore, Bloomberg reports that Apple is expecting advertisers to pay $4 million per season with no guarantee how many times the ads will be displayed.
Apple, MLS announce 'Season Pass' for 2023 season https://t.co/C1ZnT9mejs pic.twitter.com/x35RpYxWw2
— World Soccer Talk (@worldsoccertalk) November 16, 2022
Q: What happens if I signed up for MLS Season Pass but I’m not seeing it in the Apple TV app?
If you’re an Apple user, make sure you’ve upgraded your iOS to the latest version. And make sure your Apple TV app is the latest version too. Otherwise you may miss out on a ton of MLS content.
Q: How do I turn off the scores of games if I don’t want spoilers?
In the settings, go to “TV” and toggle to switch off the scores. For more detail, read our article that features step-by-step instructions.
Q: If I have an Apple computer, can I watch MLS Season Pass via an app?
Yes. After signing up for MLS Season Pass, download the Apple TV app from the app store, and log in using your Apple ID. If you don’t see MLS Season Pass within the Apple TV app, be sure to upgrade to the latest version.
Q: Does MLS Season Pass have the Multicast feature similar to how you can watch four games at once with ESPN+ on an Apple TV device?
MLS is beta testing the Multiview feature beginning April 15, 2023.
Q: Will MLS Season Pass games stream in HD?
Unfortunately not. MLS Season Pass features 1080p video, Dolby 5.1 audio, as well as enhanced data and graphics and more camera angles.
MLS has not disclosed how many cameras are going to be used in games, but it will be more than in the past.
MLS on Android?Q: Can I watch MLS Season Pass on an Android device?
What about Apple’s competitor in Android? Well, Apple may be in the process of creating an Apple TV app for Android devices. This may not be ready in time for the beginning of the MLS season in 2023, though. In that case, you can still watch MLS Season Pass on Android. You must go through an Internet browser and go to the Apple TV website. From there, you can sign up for MLS Season Pass.
Or Android users can also watch MLS Season Pass on Android TV. If you have an Android TV, here are details on how to install apps on an Android TV device.
As mentioned above, you can watch MLS Season Pass via the Apple TV app on Amazon Fire, Roku, Xbox and PlayStation as well as Apple TV (the device) too.
Need more information? Read our how to get MLS Season Pass on Android article.
Q: Do I need an Apple ID if I’m an Android user?
Yes, an Apple ID is required for everyone. If you don’t have one, you’ll need to create one when you sign up.
Q: Is there any chance in the near future or long-term future that Apple creates an Apple TV app for Android phones so soccer fans can watch MLS Season Pass through the app?
Not at this time, and perhaps it may never become available.
Instead, MLS Season Pass games continue to be available on Android devices through a web browser via tv.apple.com.
What MLS TV coverage looks like; an alternative to MLS Season PassQ: How can I watch games on TV?
MLS games are still on TV, but much fewer than in previous seasons. Univision declined to pick up the Spanish-language MLS rights.
Now, there are 34 regular season games airing on linear TV. Fifteen of those 34 are on FOX’s OTA channel, meaning you do not even need cable to watch those, rather just an antenna.
For Spanish-language audiences, FOX Deportes will average about one game per week in Spanish. This brings in the calendar, with MLS games airing primarily on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with select other days dripping in throughout the campaign.
Furthermore, there are eight playoff games on linear TV. Crucially, this does include the MLS Cup Final. Of course, all games are available on MLS Season Pass, but there is a chunk still available on TV.
Q: What about Canadian TV?
Read more about MLS Canadian TV broadcast plans.
Q: Are there any MLS games exclusive to television networks?
No. Every single MLS game will be available on MLS Season Pass. When a game is shown on television, it is also available on MLS Season Pass.
Q: When will we know FOX’s schedule for MLS?
FOX Sports have announced their TV schedule for February through October 2023. Here’s the FOX MLS TV schedule in full.
Q: Can I still watch MLS games on my local, regional sports network?
This is a big change, and the answer is no. MLS ended all of its relationship with regional sports networks. The only ways to watch games now are through MLS Season Pass (every game) or on FOX (roughly one game a week).
Q: Where are game highlights and goal highlights available this season?
Goal and match highlights are not exclusive to Apple. Therefore, expect to see highlights available across MLS Season Pass, YouTube, social media and the MLS website. Ultimately, it’s up to MLS to decide where to drop highlights across the various different places available to them.
Local MLS content on MLS Season PassQ: Can I subscribe to MLS Season Pass just to see my favorite team?
Apple is not offering a reduced subscription service to allow you to only watch your favorite team’s games. MLS Season Pass includes every game from every team, even if you’re only interested in selectively watching just your favorite team.
If this does change in the future, we’ll be sure to update this MLS Season Pass FAQ.
Q: What club-specific content can we expect on MLS Season Pass?
With so much change, MLS is mandating that clubs significantly up their video content. MLS Season Pass subscribers will have exclusive content for each of the 29 clubs competing. However, there are also upgrades to social media content from each team.
Still, MLS Season Pass subscribers have a lod of content coming. One of the categories is called “The Ritual,” which highlights the community and fan aspect of each club by looking into the surrounding area and the history of the supporters.
MLS is having each club do 12 player profiles that run two minutes in duration. These debut throughout the campaign, perhaps giving clubs the opportunity to document new signings. On top of the player profiles, there are five episodes each regarding famous players or coaches of the past and iconic moments. Like the player profiles, these come out throughout the season.
All of this content, as well as press conferences, weekly updates, academy reviews and more is part of “Club Rooms” on MLS Season Pass. It is specific to each of the 29 clubs.
Q: How do I get a more personalized experience on MLS Season Pass?
Fans can select their favorite club for a more personalized experience throughout the Apple TV app. Once a fan selects a favorite club, their matches automatically appear in the Up Next watchlist on the Apple TV app, so they never miss a moment.
Fans can also opt into receiving a notification on iPhone and iPad whenever their match is about to start. Each club page offers fans a single destination to find everything there is to watch on their club. Fans can explore live matches, match previews, and other key club content, including interviews and replays. Fans may also find a schedule of all matches for their club, and enjoy featured stories and highlights that are updated regularly.
With iOS 16, Apple introduced a new My Sports section on the Apple TV app across iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV for fans to easily follow their favorite clubs, teams, and leagues.
Q: Where do I find the replays of 2022 MLS games available on-demand?
Navigate to the individual “Club Rooms,” and there you’ll find a section for match replays.
MLS commentators, and Spanish-language coverageQ: Who are the announcers and analysts?
Find out all of the MLS Season Pass announcers and analysts in our very detailed guide. It includes biographies, photographs and more details.
Q: Will the announcers call games from a studio or from the stadium?
The good news is that the MLS Season Pass crew from both the English- and Spanish-language broadcasters will be on-site – never remotely. Well, at least for 2023.
Q: Where is the studio for Major League Soccer broadcasts?
The state-of-the-art studio is in New York City. In fact, MLS is using three studios.
Q: Does MLS Season Pass have games in Spanish, too?
Yes, each MLS game is available in both English and Spanish via MLS Season Pass. Additionally, games involving Canadian teams, Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal, are all available in French. When selecting a game, there is an option to choose what broadcast and voices you hear during the game. There, you can select if you want the English or Spanish option, or French if applicable.
Other soccer coverageQ: Does Apple TV have any other soccer leagues or cup competitions?
None at this time. There has been talk about Apple’s interest in NWSL rights as well as the Dutch Eredivisie. There have also been reports in England that Apple is interested in trying to acquire Premier League rights, but that would be for the United Kingdom only. Outside of soccer, Apple TV+ has Friday night baseball games.
MLS Season Pass, however, does include the minor leagues of MLS Next Pro and MLS Next.
To find out when MLS games are on, be sure to download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
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Everton FC is a founding member of the Football League, and has competed at the English top flight level for a record 119 seasons. Though not as celebrated as their local neighbors Liverpool, Everton do have the 4th most league titles in English history. Their nine titles put them ahead of more recently-fashionable clubs like […] Everton FC is a founding member of the Football League, and has competed at the English top flight level for a record 119 seasons. Though not as celebrated as their local neighbors Liverpool, Everton do have the 4th most league titles in English history. Their nine titles put them ahead of more recently-fashionable clubs like Chelsea, Manchester City, and Spurs.
While the club has fallen on harder times as of late, they remain one of the most recognizable clubs in English football.
We’ve put together this Everton TV schedule to make it easier to find their games.
Everton TV Schedule and Streaming LinksEverton on TV and streaming: U.S. only:
Founded: 1878 (as St. Domingo’s FC, renamed Everton FC in 1879) Stadium: Goodison Park Manager: Sean Dyche English top-flight titles: 9 FA Cup titles: 5
Where to find Everton on TVEverton sometimes find themselves featured on USA Network or NBC as part of its Premier League coverage each weekend. When not one of the featured matches, those Premier League games can be found on Peacock Premium, NBC’s paid streaming service. FA Cup and League Cup games featuring Everton can be found on ESPN/ESPN+, while UEFA competitions (an unfortunately sporadic occurrence for Everton in recent years) stream on Paramount+.
With the development of cord-cutting and streaming, you do not need cable to watch USA or NBC. fuboTV and Peacock Premium together provide every EPL game each weekend. Plus, there are also on-demand recorded games on these services.
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Everton HistoryEverton Football Club was founded in 1878, and were one of the original members of the Football League. As of 2023, Everton have played 120 seasons in the English top flight, the most of any club. Only in four seasons have they played in the second tier (1930/31, and from 1951/52-1953/54). They currently sit in third in the all-time league points table.
Originally known as St. Domingo’s FC, the club was renamed Everton in 1879. Through their first 22 seasons, the club went through various color kits. But starting in 1901, the now familiar royal blue tops and white shorts were adopted. The Everton crest has featured the Everton Lock-up, an 18th-century overnight holding place for criminals, since 1938. It first appeared on the club kits in 1978.
Everton play their home games at Goodison Park in Liverpool. The ground is less than one mile away from Anfield, home of rivals Liverpool FC. Everton were actually the original tenants of Anfield, but a dispute over rent in 1892 saw them move into their own ground at Goodison. As a result, Anfield landlord John Houlding formed a new club, which was Liverpool. Everton are planning to move to a new 52,000 seat stadium located about 2 miles away at the Liverpool docks for the 2024/25 season.
These two sides contest what is known as the Merseyside Derby, the longest-running top-flight rivalry in England. The fact that the two home grounds are within eyeshot of each other certainly contributes to the flavor of the rivalry. For much of the matchup’s history, it was more of a friendly affair, as many groups of family and friends in Liverpool had supporters of both clubs. But in recent decades, the clash has become more fierce.
Everton have won nine First Division titles, five FA Cups, and nine Charity Shields. On the continental side, they captured the 1984-85 Cup Winners’ Cup (a year in which they also won the league). More recently, in 2022, Everton narrowly avoided relegation in their penultimate league game of the season. Their victory over Crystal Palace at Goodison Park secured their place in the Premier League, and resulted in a pitch invasion.
Some of the notable names who’ve played for Everton include Neville Southall, Howard Kendall, Tim Cahill, Dixie Dean, Wayne Rooney, Romelu Lukaku, Gary Lineker, and Richarlison. USMNT fans of this century will of course remember the 10-year stint goalkeeper Tim Howard spent with the Toffees, as well as Landon Donovan’s two brief loan spells at Goodison.
Schedule of upcoming matchesEvertonians rejoiced in spring 2022 as a dramatic final day, comeback victory saved them from what would have been their first relegation since 1951. 2022/23 to date has seen them in a scrap at the bottom of the table again, fighting for their Premier League lives instead of fighting for trophies.
The World Soccer Talk Premier League TV schedule tracks the channel and time for all of the competition’s games.
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The Premier League is on course to set an average attendance record this season. This comes after the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on many things, including crowds inside stadiums. Leagues from all over the world either banned fans or limited them from March of 2020 up until Spring of 2021. However, crowds are now surpassing […] The Premier League is on course to set an average attendance record this season. This comes after the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on many things, including crowds inside stadiums. Leagues from all over the world either banned fans or limited them from March of 2020 up until Spring of 2021. However, crowds are now surpassing previous Premier League records.
For the first time in the English top flight’s history, stadium attendance is averaging over 40,000 fans per game. The Times is reporting that this shows a steady increase in attendance in recent years. Premier League crowds during the 2021/22 campaign previously set the record for average onlookers at 39,574. This was a minor increase of fans compared to the 2019/20 season (not including COVID-period games).
One aspect worth noting is the fact that teams declare attendance based on ticket sales. This obviously tends to inflate official numbers just a bit, particularly when considering season tickets. Fans that purchase season ticket packages may miss certain matches more freely, because they know they will be back inside the stadium soon.
Red Devils top the charts thanks to roomy Old TraffordManchester United is leading the average attendance chart among Premier League teams. Old Trafford, currently the largest ground in the league, has a capacity of about 74,000 people. The Red Devils are reporting an average attendancejust shy of 74,000 per top flight game. West Ham, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Liverpool round out the division’s top five teams in ticket sales.
🤯 Manchester United become the first team in the #PremierLeague to reach 1 million spectators this season. Other total attendances in the league:
West Ham – 936,874
Arsenal – 903,073
Spurs – 863,151
Man City – 744,720
Newcastle – 731,395
Liverpool – 691,946
Chelsea – 599,824 pic.twitter.com/t8mLXuZ7kc— Sporting News Football Club (@sn_footballclub) April 6, 2023
Increasing fan interest is obviously a significant factor in these reported figures. However, many top flight clubs have either build new massive stadiums or renovated their current arenas to accommodate more fans. Spurs, for example, completed their new stadium in 2019. The north London outfit went from a capacity of 36,000 at White Hart Lane, to over 62,000 at the new arena.
Average attendance bumps not exclusive to Premier LeagueAttendance numbers are not, however, solely up in just the Premier League. All of English Football League’s divisions are experiencing a surge in stadium turnout. The aforementioned news outlet claims that the second-tiered Championship currently has their fifth-highest total average attendance to date. League One and League Two both currently have their highest attendance numbers in over 45 years. The fifth-tiered National League has also seen record turnout as well.
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Premier League clubs have voted to ban betting sponsors on the fronts of kits. Top flight teams will, however, allow these betting company logos on shirt sleeves and inside stadiums. This ban will go into effect at the start of the 2026/27 season. "The announcement follows an extensive consultation involving the league, its clubs and […] Premier League clubs have voted to ban betting sponsors on the fronts of kits. Top flight teams will, however, allow these betting company logos on shirt sleeves and inside stadiums. This ban will go into effect at the start of the 2026/27 season.
“The announcement follows an extensive consultation involving the league, its clubs and the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport as part of the government’s ongoing review of current gambling legislation,” the Premier League said in a statement on Thursday.
“The Premier League is also working with other sports on the development of a new code for responsible gambling sponsorship. To assist clubs with their transition away from shirt-front gambling sponsorship, the collective agreement will begin at the end of the 2025/26 season.”
40% of Premier League clubs have betting sponsorsEight Premier League teams currently have betting logos on the front of their official jerseys. The BBC also claims that these particular partnerships have an estimated value of about $75 million each. Delaying the move to ban these shirt-front sponsors will give these teams time it negotiate new agreements.
Premier League clubs with betting companies as their main shirt sponsor:
🍒 Bournemouth
🐝 Brentford
🔵 Everton
⚪️ Fulham
⚪️ Leeds United
⚫️ Newcastle United
🔴 Southampton
⚒️ West Ham pic.twitter.com/NHZhv5KIB9— Football Daily (@footballdaily) April 13, 2023
James Grimes, leader of The Big Step, applauded the decision. His organization has set out to remove gambling advertisements from soccer.
“Today’s announcement is a significant acceptance of the harm caused by gambling sponsorship. No gambling ads are seen more than those on Premier League shirts, worn by billions around the world,” proclaimed Grimes.
Grimes asks for government mediation on issueHowever, Grimes also calls for more action. “But, just moving logos to a different part of the kit while allowing pitchside advertising and league sponsorship to continue is totally incoherent,” he continued.
“Without government action on all forms of gambling ads in football, at every level, online casinos will exploit any voluntary measures and continue to market their products through our national sport.”
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Budding superstar Vinicius Junior has made it clear that he wants Carlo Ancelotti to stay with Real Madrid, but he also wants the manager to leave the door open for Brazil. Despite collecting LaLiga and Champions League trophies last season, there are rumblings that the Italian could depart the club this summer. The Spanish giants […] Budding superstar Vinicius Junior has made it clear that he wants Carlo Ancelotti to stay with Real Madrid, but he also wants the manager to leave the door open for Brazil. Despite collecting LaLiga and Champions League trophies last season, there are rumblings that the Italian could depart the club this summer. The Spanish giants are current second in the domestic league, 13 points behind rivals Barcelona.
However, Real is still performing well in the Champions League. They beat Chelsea Wednesday night in the first leg of the quarterfinals. Ancelotti will now lead his team to west London next week to finish out the tie.
Vinicius sees Ancelotti at both Brazil and RealFollowing Wednesday’s match, Vinicius was asked if he would rather have Ancelotti as Real or Brazil coach. “Let’s hope it’s both,” proclaimed the 22-year-old star. “For me, yes [he’s the best coach in the world]. I don’t know about everyone else, but for me and for the players here, he is.”
The Italian coach has been linked with the Brazil job for weeks. Brazil has reportedly approached Ancelotti about the position and many of the national team players have spoken highly about the coach. Goalkeeper Ederson even previously claimed that there was a “big possibility” that Ancelotti would join Brazil.
Carlo Ancelotti is the Real Madrid manager with the most Champions League wins in history 🐐 pic.twitter.com/BevM5m6Tpn
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 13, 2023
Star winger wants to keep winning big trophies at RealAlong with questions about his coach, Vinicius was also asked about his future. Reporters asked the winger if he could possibly win a Ballon d’Or with the Spanish club. “I see myself playing at my best, winning a lot of Champions Leagues like Karim [Benzema] has, like Luka [Modric] has,” said Vinicius.
“They’re great players who’ve been here and written their names in the history of the best club in the world … I hope I can sign [with Madrid] forever.”
Although he started his young career a bit slow at Real, the Brazilian has been on fire as of late. In fact, Vinicius has a combined 20 goals/assists in his last 20 Champions League appearances. He also has 21 goals and 16 assists in all competitions so far this season for his club.
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Sadio Mane has been issued a fine and a suspension following an altercation with a teammate. The star forward punched Leroy Sane in the mouth after Bayern Munich's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City on Tuesday. The duo were seen arguing on the pitch in the latter stages of the match. And then the feud apparently […] Sadio Mane has been issued a fine and a suspension following an altercation with a teammate. The star forward punched Leroy Sane in the mouth after Bayern Munich’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City on Tuesday. The duo were seen arguing on the pitch in the latter stages of the match. And then the feud apparently spilled over into the dressing room after the game.
Bayern returned to Germany Thursday morning after the defeat in England. Mane and Sane boarded separate vehicles after landing back in Munich. The lasting effects of the fight were still noticeable days later. After the squad touched down, Sane was seen on video attempting to cover up his swollen lip.
Club issues official ruling on consequences of fightBoth players returned to training as usual on Thursday afternoon and were even seen smiling. However, Mane also met with team officials to discuss the incident. The club announced on Thursday that he has been fined and will serve a one-match suspension.
“Sadio Mane, 31, will not be included in the FC Bayern squad for this Saturday’s home match against 1899 Hoffenheim,” the statement read. “This is due to his misconduct after Bayern’s Champions League match at Manchester City. Mané will also be given a fine.”
🚨| Sadio Mané will face consequences for punching Leroy Sané following their altercation after the 3-0 UEFA Champions League defeat to Manchester City.
[via @Plettigoal]. pic.twitter.com/n1Y9j7lvmt
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) April 13, 2023
Bayern suspend Sadio Mane: Club could sell him this summerSky Sports Germany reported earlier in the day that the club could also sell the player this summer or even go as far as terminating his contract. Mane only arrived to Bayern last summer in a deal worth around $33 million. Along with the significant investment in the player’s transfer, Bayern also reportedly pays Mane about $21 million annually. This would make terminating his current contract unlikely.
Despite the incident, there would seemingly be plenty of potential suitors should Bayern put the star up for sale. Nevertheless, the German giants will be hoping that the issue is behind both players and they can move on. Mane is obviously a talented player and would be very useful for the club.
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USWNT star Mallory Swanson left the recent friendly against Ireland with an injury, and the diagnosis was severe. A torn patella tendon in Swanson's left knee could see the forward out of action in all play through the Women's World Cup. The injury happened towards the end of the first half in Saturday's friendly against […] USWNT star Mallory Swanson left the recent friendly against Ireland with an injury, and the diagnosis was severe. A torn patella tendon in Swanson’s left knee could see the forward out of action in all play through the Women’s World Cup. The injury happened towards the end of the first half in Saturday’s friendly against Ireland. The USWNT won, 2-0. US Soccer did not provide a timetable for Swanson’s return to play.
However, based on the diagnosis, recovery time could be as many as 12 weeks. If Swanson’s injury is a small tear, Swanson could return. The USWNT begins its Women’s World Cup campaign on July 21 when it faces Vietnam. Swanson, a projected starter for that game and the others, may not be available.
That being said, Swanson did remain in high spirits after the game. As the medical professionals carted the forward off the field, she told USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski she would be ready to go.
“Even before we knew what the injury is, when she was walking out, she had this big smile on her face and said, ‘Coach, I’m fine. I’ll be good,'” Andonovski said.
Mallory Swanson potentially out of USWNT World Cup squad with injuryFor Swanson, it is simply horrible timing to pick up an injury of this magnitude. On one hand, the World Cup is far enough that she could return. Straining and rushing the recovery could lead to further issues, though. On the other hand, Swanson is on scintillating form. Last season, in the NWSL, Swanson scored 11 goals, which tied for fourth in the league. She tied for the lead in assists last season with six. She finished runner up in the NWSL MVP voting in 2022.
Of course, the USWNT still has ample options up top. Catarina Macario, Sophia Smith, Midge Purce, Trinity Rodman and Lynn Williams could fill in the spot Swanson vacates. Also, Megan Rapinoe will be available, and she has a great track record at the Women’s World Cup.
Mallory Swanson update via #USWNT coach Vlatko Andonovski: "Mal is doing good. She's doing better than I thought. She's stronger than me."
Continues: "She said that all she wants is for the team to be successful and that she will be our biggest supporter."
— Jeff Kassouf (@JeffKassouf) April 10, 2023
The first chance to see how the USWNT will respond without Swanson is Tuesday night, in another friendly contest against Ireland.
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CBS Sports' decision to launch the Golazo Network, a 24/7 soccer streaming channel, is a smart move. Day one is in the can, but what were our Golazo Network first impressions after the first day, including their two new shows? The CBS Sports Golazo Network concept is brilliant. No other sports broadcaster in the United […] CBS Sports’ decision to launch the Golazo Network, a 24/7 soccer streaming channel, is a smart move. Day one is in the can, but what were our Golazo Network first impressions after the first day, including their two new shows?
The CBS Sports Golazo Network concept is brilliant. No other sports broadcaster in the United States is continuously streaming as much soccer content on weekdays as Golazo Network. The reruns on beIN SPORTS and GolTV don’t count. So Golazo Network, with its mixture of free live games as well as documentaries and daily weekday shows, is doing something that neither ESPN, FOX nor NBC are doing.
While some of the programs are reruns, that’s fine. Golazo Network ends up being a hassle-free destination for soccer fans to have the stream constantly on in the background while are at work or home.
Box 2 Box getting boxed inI will give CBS Sports props for making a late decision to launch Box 2 Box, their afternoon daily news-driven soccer show. Day one of the broadcast featured host Poppy Miller and analyst Aaron West, as well as a guest appearance via video link by Jimmy Conrad.
Unfortunately, the show feels like an afterthought. Not in the analysis that Miller and West offer, which was on point, but in the way it’s not been given the same attention or promotion as Morning Footy. Firstly, Tuesday’s pre-match coverage of the UEFA Champions League on Paramount+ had a segment with Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards discussing Morning Footy with the morning show crew. Box 2 Box wasn’t even mentioned.
Secondly, the Morning Footy talent is a five-person crew. Box 2 Box has one host and just one analyst. Ian Joy and West take their turns throughout the week.
Box 2 Box, which arguably has talent that is overall as good or better than Morning Footy, feels like it’s too similar to the pre-match programming CBS Sports HQ has shown in the past before Champions League coverage. Box 2 Box doesn’t feature any of the production touches that Morning Footy has either.
The shame of it is that Box 2 Box has a much better time slot for viewers. Morning Footy isn’t inclusive. It’s a live show for the East Coast that airs from 7-9AM ET. On the other hand, Box 2 Box‘s 1-2PM ET time slot is far more convenient for viewers across all timezones in the United States.
Golazo Network first impressionsMorning Footy started out with a bang on Tuesday morning with a discussion about Wrexham AFC and how the club is taking America by storm. Host Susannah Collins set the segment up perfectly. Analysts Nico Cantor, Alexis Guerreros and Charlie Davies debated why Wrexham has been one of the feel-good stories of the year, as well as why MLS is unable to garner the same interest levels.
One of my initial concerns about Morning Footywas how the show was going to juggle the many different factions of soccer fans who watch completely different leagues. Day one is too soon to tell because it’ll be interesting to see what the producers focus on during slow news days. However, the first day was encouraging. There was a healthy mixture of soccer talk about Europe, MLS, NWSL, USWNT and Serie A.
Guerreros and Davies may not be experts on world soccer, but combined with Collins, Cantor and Jenny Chiu, the five of them have excellent chemistry on set, which is pleasing to watch. There are also enough fun but forgettable segments of predictions and stunts to make the time go by quickly.
Wrexham have been one of the feel good soccer stories of the season.@susannahcollins, @CharlieDavies9, @Nicocantor1, @NotAlexis and @jennyachiu have high praise for @VancityReynolds
and @RMcElhenney's non-league team. 🏴 pic.twitter.com/Q88X7ZqM5F— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 11, 2023
No doubt, Nico Cantor is the star of the show. He’s able to discuss any of the topics raised, relying on his considerable knowledge of world soccer. At the same time, he’s engaging on camera, and exudes a lot of positive energy.
Outside of Morning Footy and Box 2 Box, the opening day of coverage on the Golazo Network included a tactical cam for the UEFA Champions League semi-final, as well as reruns of recent games and other programming.
Overall, it’s a positive start for the Golazo Network. Other than whether the talent mix is the right fit, my only other concern is longevity. Can Morning Footy and Box 2 Box keep the shows as fresh and exciting in three months from now? Will viewers continue watching on a daily basis or several times a week? It’s a marathon, but the initial signs are promising.
Golazo Network is available via Paramount+, CBS Sports App, CBS Sports website and Pluto TV.
Wrexham co-owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds were in the stands to watch their team play Notts County on Monday. The game had anticipation as the biggest National League fixture of all time. After all, the two clubs entered the match both on 100 points, far exceeding any other team in the fifth-tiered division. As […] Wrexham co-owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds were in the stands to watch their team play Notts County on Monday. The game had anticipation as the biggest National League fixture of all time. After all, the two clubs entered the match both on 100 points, far exceeding any other team in the fifth-tiered division. As incredible as the build-up was, the game did not disappoint.
Welsh side Wrexham won the match 3-2, thanks to a late penalty save by Ben Foster. The goalkeeper only just joined the team a few weeks prior. The victory puts a three-point gap between the two teams and inches Wrexham closer to promotion.
Only birth of children better than victory, says actorFollowing the tense matchup, Reynolds was asked if he’s ever experienced something as dramatic before. “Excluding the birth of my children, I’m not sure I have,” replied the Hollywood actor. “This is the most romantic game on earth. It was one of the most unique situations. My voice is shot from screaming.”
“I’m used to working under extreme pressure, but usually I have some kind of say and control in it; here I had nothing so all I could do was watch and hope like everyone else.”
Hollywood couldn't write a better script ✨
The most anticipated match in @TheVanaramaNL history as @Wrexham_AFC took on Notts County in a title decider.
🎥 #NoFilter captures the moment @BenFoster's 97th minute penalty save sent @VancityReynolds and @RMcElhenney wild. pic.twitter.com/K4WB4nANWh
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) April 11, 2023
Reynolds mostly attributed this quality of drama and emotion to the promotion and relegation system. The National League, many like other European leagues, feature a promotion and relegation process. This is unlike the current setup of Major League Soccer here in the United States.
Reynolds gushes over promotion and relegation system“Everything about the sport and the way the sport is handled here, the pyramid system, relegation and promotion, creates stakes like nothing else,” proclaimed Reynolds.
“This was a game people will talk about for ages and the attention coming on the National League is special, but worthy of this town and of Notts County. What both sides have achieved is historic. I don’t think I’ve seen anything like it.”
Along with the points advantage, Wrexham also have a match in hand over Notts County. The Welsh side have just four fixtures remaining on their schedule as they hunt promotion to League Two. Topping the division automatically secures promotion. However, teams finishing second through seventh must attempt qualification to League Two through playoffs.
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Manchester City vs Bayern Munich on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Manchester City vs Bayern Munich WHAT UEFA Champions League WHEN 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Tuesday, April 11, 2023 WHERE CBS, Paramount+, Univision, TUDN, ViX+, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream FREE […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Manchester City vs Bayern Munich on US television and via legal streaming:
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Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day free trial promotion for new subscribers, giving fans the ability to watch a ton of soccer fans (and other content) for free.After the 7-day trial, Paramount+ is just $4.99 per month. And guarantees you access to all of the Champions League and Europa League games through the end of the 2023/24 season.Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.Paramount+ includes exclusive original programs such as Evil, Star Trek Discovery, Star Trek Picard, The Good Fight, and The Stand, as well as movies including A Quiet Place Part II, Infinite and more. You can also stream CBSN (CBS News), CBS Sports HQ and ET Live, as well as — with the Premium Plan — your local CBS network.Advantages of Paramount+ include (1) More than 10,000 episodes of CBS content, (2) more than 2,000 soccer games a season, and (3) will stream every UEFA Champions League game through 2024.Paramount+ also includes plenty of other soccer games from the Europa League, Conference League, Serie A, NWSL, Argentine league, Concacaf Nations League, away World Cup qualifiers for the US men and women’s national teams plus action from the Brazilian league, Asian Champions League and much more.Paramount+ is available on PC or Mac as well as Roku, iPhone and Android phones, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation 4, Samsung smart TV, Vizio and XBOX One.SEE MORE: Schedule of Champions League games on US TV and streamingTo find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Here are the steps to sign up for your 7-day free trial to Paramount+:1. After clicking the ‘Try It Free’ button, you’ll see the following page that explains the two choices you’ll find. Click ‘Continue’ to be presented with the options:2. Choose between the ‘Limited Commercials’ or ‘Commercial Free’ option. If you want to save over 15% with an annual plan, click the checkbox. Then hit ‘Continue’ to move on.3. Next, you’ll need to create a free Paramount+ account:4. Enter your contact details, and click ‘Continue’ to move to the next step.5. The following page explains the free 7-day trial:6. Enter your payment details and then click ‘Start Paramount+’ to begin your free trial.Photo credit: Imago
New York Red Bulls player Dante Vanzeir and head coach Gerhard Struber are both under fire following a racial slur. During the club's matchup with the San Jose Earthquakes, Vanzeir allegedly used a racial slur towards striker Jeremy Ebobisse. Vanzeir, a Belgium international, essentially admitted to saying the slur by issuing an apology after the […] New York Red Bulls player Dante Vanzeir and head coach Gerhard Struber are both under fire following a racial slur. During the club’s matchup with the San Jose Earthquakes, Vanzeir allegedly used a racial slur towards striker Jeremy Ebobisse. Vanzeir, a Belgium international, essentially admitted to saying the slur by issuing an apology after the game.
Player will fully accept MLS punishment“I want to sincerely apologize to the players of the Earthquakes,” Vanzeir said in a statement. “I will do everything I can to be part of the change that needs to happen in this sport and our world. Also, I want to apologize to my teammates, coaches, the organization, and our fans. I made a mistake and will take all the necessary steps to grow.”
“I accept full responsibility for my actions. While I did not intend to cause any harm or offense with my language, I know that I did and for that I am deeply sorry. I will agree to any suspension, fine and counseling that is handed down by Major League Soccer and the club.”
“I will use this opportunity to better myself, reflect and dedicate my time and efforts to work with organizations that tackle racial injustice.”
Barely seen this posted anywhere and it baffles me. This should be the biggest talking point of the weekend. Based off the reactions it’s clear SOMETHING was said that crossed the line. MLS needs to handle this fast & accordingly & hand out a lengthy ban if accusations are backed pic.twitter.com/p6WoSdYuEG
— Jimmy King (@Jimmyking35) April 9, 2023
Struber kept Vanzeir in game after incidentWhile Vanzeir is receiving backlash for his alleged slur, New York Red Bulls’ manager is under fire for his inability to adequately deal with the problem. Despite it being quite obvious what happened, Struber elected to keep Vanzeir on the pitch for an additional 30 minutes. At one point RBNY goalkeeper Carlos Coronel can be seen angrily discussing the incident with Struber, but the coach waves him away.
This sequence stuck out to me from rewatching the incident on Saturday night. Reading Gerhard Struber's statement does little to change my opinion on this. pic.twitter.com/hrcSz09UIe
— Paul Tenorio (@PaulTenorio) April 11, 2023
Struber also released a statement on Monday reflecting on his decision to leave Vanzeir in the game. “During our match on Saturday, I made a decision that I thought was best given the information I had at that moment.”
“While there was a lot of uncertainty at the time, with the information that I now know, the right decision would have been to immediately remove Dante Vanzeir from the game.”
Many pundits and fans criticized MLS and New York Red Bulls for the handling of the incident. MLS officials are currently investigating the deplorable incident. RBNY have claimed that they will fully cooperate with the league’s probe.
The league is now on Apple’s global streaming platform. Therefore, incidents like these are a bad look for the league. This is particularly true when decision makers handle these issues as poorly as this.
Vanzeir only just joined the club in February from Belgian side Union SG.
Statements made on behalf of Dante Vanzeir and Gerhard Struber, as well as New York Red Bulls
Reading Struber’s was a waste of my time and it will waste yours. Considering the role he played Saturday night, it’s damning pic.twitter.com/a2F6EEBJGg
— Drake Hills (@LiveLifeDrake) April 11, 2023
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The Premier League has announced a major summer tour involving six clubs across five cities. In total, there will be nine matches between Premier League teams in the United States in 2023 as part of this summer tour. Note that this does not include Arsenal or Manchester United, who both have individual summer friendlies planned […] The Premier League has announced a major summer tour involving six clubs across five cities. In total, there will be nine matches between Premier League teams in the United States in 2023 as part of this summer tour. Note that this does not include Arsenal or Manchester United, who both have individual summer friendlies planned in the United States this year.
The six clubs making the collective trip across the pond are Aston Villa, Brentford, Brighton, Chelsea, Fulham and Newcastle. Each team is playing three games in the United States as part of this summer series across five venues. Games are in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Orlando, Harrison and Landover. The latter two are just outside of New York and Washington, D.C., respectively.
This is the first time the Premier League is making a collective league effort to play a preseason tournament in the United States. In the past, teams traveled individually, but still played Premier League teams often. For example, the Florida Cup last year pit Arsenal against Chelsea.
Premier League US tour schedule
The #PL action is crossing the pond this summer 🌎🇺🇸
6️⃣ clubs
5️⃣ cities
9️⃣ matches
1️⃣ solid summer #PLSummerSeriespic.twitter.com/gGZt6Jyr4m— Premier League USA (@PLinUSA) April 11, 2023
These games take place over a nine-day span from Saturday, July 22 to Sunday, July 30. The action starts in Philadelphia at Lincoln Financial Field, with a total of three games over that weekend. Chelsea plays against Brighton on Saturday before Fulham plays Brentford and Newcastle takes on Aston Villa.
Then, on Wednesday July 26, there are three games. Two are in Atlanta, which are Brentford-Brighton and Chelsea vs Newcastle. The third game is in Orlando as Fulham faces Aston Villa.
The last set of games start Friday, July 28 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. Brighton and Newcastle conclude their USA ventures at the home of the New York Red Bulls. Then, on Sunday, July 30, there are two games at FedEx field in Landover, MD. Aston Villa battles Brentford before London clubs Chelsea and Fulham play.
How to watchIn addition to announcing the schedule, the Premier League also clarified that NBC is in charge of broadcasting the games. NBCUniversal’s family of channels, including USA Network as well as Peacock, have coverage of games throughout the preseason tournament.
You can also start to think about tickets to watch these games in the United States. Pre-sale tickets open on Tuesday, April 25. One day later, general sale tickets go on sale.
As soon as more ticket details are announced, we’ll share them in this article.
Saturday, July 22
Chelsea vs Brighton, in Philadelphia, PA; 7PM: Tickets coming soon
Sunday, July 23
Fulham vs Brentford, in Philadelphia, PA; 4PM: Tickets coming soon
Newcastle vs Aston Villa, in Philadelphia, PA; 7PM: Tickets coming soon
Wednesday, July 26
Brentford vs Brighton, in Atlanta, GA; 5:30PM: Tickets coming soon
Fulham vs Aston Villa, in Orlando, FL; 7PM: Tickets coming soon
Chelsea vs Newcastle, in Atlanta, GA; 8:15PM: Tickets coming soon
Friday, July 28
Brighton vs Newcastle, in Harrison, NJ; 7:30PM: Tickets coming soon
Sunday, July 30
Aston Villa vs Brentford, in Landover, MD; 12PM: Tickets coming soon
Chelsea vs Fulham, in Landover, MD; 2:45PM: Tickets coming soon
Former Chelsea legend John Terry will be part of Dean Smith's staff at Leicester City. Smith was appointed team manager on Monday and will stay with the Foxes until the end of the current campaign. Along with Terry, Craig Shakespeare will also serve as an assistant under Smith. This will be Shakespeare's third stint with […] Former Chelsea legend John Terry will be part of Dean Smith’s staff at Leicester City. Smith was appointed team manager on Monday and will stay with the Foxes until the end of the current campaign. Along with Terry, Craig Shakespeare will also serve as an assistant under Smith. This will be Shakespeare’s third stint with Leicester.
Terry previously worked with Smith for two-and-a-half years at Aston Villa. Villa officials hired the duo in 2019 when the club was playing in the Championship. Initially sitting 15th in the table at the time of their arrival, Smith led the team to the playoffs for the 2018/19 season. The Villans eventually beat Derby County to secure a place in the Premier League.
Terry previously praised Smith for first opportunityThe former Chelsea center back departed Villa in the summer of 2021, before Smith entered his final season at the helm. After leaving, Terry heaped praise on Smith for their time together at Villa. “I will forever be indebted to [Smith] for giving me the opportunity to start my coaching career at such a wonderful club. I have loved every minute of it and learnt so much,” proclaimed Terry.
“I can’t thank Dean enough for the support and guidance he has provided me with and I’m sure he will continue to lead the club from strength to strength.”
Official: Dean Smith has been appointed as new Leicester City head coach 🚨🔵 #LCFC
“The appointment will see the return of Craig Shakespeare to the Leicester City dugout. Coaching staff will also include former England captain John Terry”, club confirms. pic.twitter.com/8iwXwhu1pX
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 10, 2023
Dean Smith, John Terry face tough task to keep Leicester upLeicester brass will hope that the coaches can work similar magic with their club. The Foxes are currently 19th in the top flight table, two points from safety. With just eight matches remaining on the schedule, Smith will need to hit the ground running. The former Brentford, Vila, and Norwich boss acknowledged this in his first interview with the club.
“Saturday will be a big test, but it’s the kind of occasion that reminds us all what it means to be a Premier League club, competing on the biggest stages against the best players in the world,” stated Smith. “I know we’ll be well supported by our traveling fans. We have to connect with that and give them a performance they can be proud of. We go there positive, looking for points.”
The Foxes are not catching any breaks though, as Smith’s first game in charge will come against Manchester City on Saturday. City are the reigning Premier League champs and are challenging Arsenal for the trophy this season.
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LaLiga is organizing a summer tour in the US and Mexico that features four teams. Notably, that set of four teams does not include the two most popular teams in the Spanish top flight, Real Madrid and Barcelona. Instead, the four clubs traveling with LaLiga are Atletico Madrid, Sevilla, Real Sociedad and Real Betis. An […] LaLiga is organizing a summer tour in the US and Mexico that features four teams. Notably, that set of four teams does not include the two most popular teams in the Spanish top flight, Real Madrid and Barcelona. Instead, the four clubs traveling with LaLiga are Atletico Madrid, Sevilla, Real Sociedad and Real Betis.
An announcement from LaLiga North America stated that those four teams will play a total of four games. Intercity rivals Sevilla and Betis play one another in Guadalajara on Aug. 2. On the same day in Monterrey, Atletico Madrid takes on Real Sociedad. Three days later, there is a doubleheader in San Francisco at Oracle Park, the home of MLB’s San Francisco Giants. Atletico faces Sevilla, and Sociedad battles Betis.
The set of games are a bid to boost the growing presence of LaLiga in North America. However, there may be concerns over how effective this competition can be without titans like Barcelona and Real Madrid. Right now, LaLiga and those two clubs have a tense relationship. Both still are pushing to make the European Super League happen, which is a concept LaLiga is firmly against.
In a LaLiga statement in February 2023, league president Javier Tebas said the Super League will wreak havoc on domestic leagues.
“Domestic leagues run the risk of disappearing with a Super League format,” Tebas said. “If their model is based on ‘several divisions’, with an elite group ensuring they stay in the top flight, their model is not 100 percent open as they falsely promise.”
LaLiga US tour goes against Barcelona and Real MadridThe LaLiga tour going on without Barcelona and Real Madrid could damage the popularity of the games, particularly in the United States. While there are representatives from El Tri on Real Betis and Sevilla, these four clubs do not have the same impact of UEFA Champions League-winning clubs such as Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Even worse, both clubs are planning games in the United States for the summer of 2023. That includes a potential third Clásico in the United States. Real Madrid played Barcelona in Miami in 2017, then they played again in Las Vegas this past summer. Both of those games, which were fairly independent from LaLiga, were massive successes. The Miami game brought in 1.7 million viewers on ESPN.
TV coverage and tickets for the LaLiga tour across the US and Mexico are still not available. Yet, based on LaLiga North America’s deal with Relevent, LaLiga now has production studios in Mexico, and the league has a media rights deal with ESPN, where most of the LaLiga TV schedule features on ESPN+.
The fact that Real Madrid and Barcelona are not involved in LaLiga’s official summer tour of the United States is a concern. With LaLiga battling against the popularity of the Premier League and Liga MX in the United States, LaLiga needs a united front. Instead, the split between the top two clubs and LaLiga is a detriment to what could have been so much bigger and better.
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New Balance and Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze has collaborated on a customized boot. The first appearance for the Englishman's customized cleat was an away trip to Leeds United. Naturally, Eze scored in that game. He celebrated by popping that boot off and showing it off in the middle of a Premier League game. To […] New Balance and Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze has collaborated on a customized boot. The first appearance for the Englishman’s customized cleat was an away trip to Leeds United. Naturally, Eze scored in that game. He celebrated by popping that boot off and showing it off in the middle of a Premier League game.
To be fair, it is worth a look. Eze designed the boot with memories of Greenwich, England, in mind. Home to the royal observatory, Greenwich housed Eze during his development as a player. Therefore, the boots have constellations and stars on them. Plus, the name of the boots is fitting of the celestial theme of the shoe.
“It was quite important for me to have certain things on there,” Eze told World Soccer Talk. “It was a fun process. Obviously, having your own boot is an amazing thing for someone like me, coming from where I come from. I’m hugely grateful and hugely blessed to even be in that position.”
The New Balance ‘Starraiser,’ which is a redesign of the Furon v7, made its debut against Leeds United, where fans got their first glimpse of the boot. Eze scored the third of Crystal Palace’s five goals in a rout at Elland Road. The celebration showed off his New Balance boot.
Crystal Palace suddenly lead 3-1 now at Elland Road! 😱
📺: @USANetwork | #LEECRY pic.twitter.com/96umZz19Pd
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) April 9, 2023
A first customized boot for Eberechi EzeWhile it is a unique opportunity to get a customized boot from a producer, Eberechi Eze considers it more a blessing than it is a necessary upgrade to his game.
“I’m more on the side of it is a huge blessing to be in this position, because not everybody gets to have their own boots,” Eze said. “It is huge for me to be in this situation. I see it as a big deal. I see it as something that is powerful and meaningful. It is also another way of sharing my story.”
Eze’s story is still growing, of course. He is just 24 years old, but he continues to be a regular starter at Selhurst Park, regardless of the manager at the head of the club. Despite the goal at Leeds, though, Eze’s output is not as high as it could be.
“What I try to do is focus on my game, focus on improving and being the best version of myself on the pitch and off the pitch. Wherever that takes me, that takes me.”
Specifically, Eze marks tactics and raw game understanding as the biggest ways he can improve his potential-laden product.
“I would say my game understanding and tactical understanding. I want to learn as much as I can about the game. How to affect the game in ways that I haven’t before. You only get that by diving deeper and watching analysis and seeing these types of things.”
The future of Eze’s careerEze has been on the verge of national team call ups. In fact, England had Eze on the provisional squad for England at Euro 2020. However, the forward picked up an injury on the same day that provisional squad came out.
“I think as you go along your journey, there are milestones and moments that you realize, maybe not at the time, how big they were. I have had moments that I can look back on and say that I am grateful to achieve them.”
With so much opportunity still to come for the young Eze, he sees more of these milestones in his career, both at club and international level.
“For sure, I’ve got many more that I hope to achieve and hope to one day reach. Again, that comes with the application every day. The dedication to the job and the sport, that’s the aim for me.”
Getting a customized boot can go a long way for Eberechi Eze, both in terms of confidence and brand exposure. His boot is on sale via New Balance now.
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West Ham United have been a fixture at the top of English game since joining the Football League in 1919. One of eight clubs to have never fallen below the second division level, West Ham have spent 63 of 95 league seasons in the top flight. Despite this longevity in the upper tiers, they have […] West Ham United have been a fixture at the top of English game since joining the Football League in 1919. One of eight clubs to have never fallen below the second division level, West Ham have spent 63 of 95 league seasons in the top flight. Despite this longevity in the upper tiers, they have never won a first division title.
But even with the relatively bare trophy case, being a Premier League club based in London makes you a highly visible institution, and West Ham’s claret and blue shirt is one of the most recognizable in the game.
We’ve put together this West Ham TV schedule to make it easier to find The Irons on a screen near you.
West Ham United TV Schedule and Streaming LinksWest Ham United on TV and streaming: U.S. only:
Founded: 1895 (as Thames Ironworks, relaunched as West Ham United in 1900) Stadium: London Stadium Manager: David Moyes English top-flight titles: 0 (Highest finish: 3rd – 1985/86) FA Cup titles: 3
Where to find West Ham United on TVOftentimes West Ham games can be found USA Network or NBC as part of its Premier League coverage each weekend. When not one of the featured matches, those Premier League games can be found on Peacock Premium, NBC’s paid streaming service. FA Cup and League Cup games featuring Newcastle can be found on ESPN/ESPN+, while UEFA competitions stream on Paramount+.
With the development of cord-cutting and streaming, you do not need cable to watch USA or NBC. fuboTV and Peacock Premium together provide every EPL game each weekend. Plus, there are also on-demand recorded games on these services.
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West Ham United historyWest Ham have historically been a middling side in the Premier League/First Division. That’s still been the case since they moved from the Boleyn Ground to the London Olympic Stadium in 2016, but in that timeframe they have appeared in three editions of the UEFA Europa League, making the semifinals in 2022. They’ve also reached the quarterfinal stage of the 2022/23 UEFA Europa Conference League.
West Ham were founded in 1895 as “Thames Ironworks F.C.”, by a foreman of the Thames Ironworks and Shipbuilding Company. This is how they acquired the nickname “Hammers”. The club commemorates their origins with tiny “TIW” letters on the rivet hammers in their current crest design. The shield shape of the current crest is said to be the cross section of the HMS Warrior, the most famous ship built by the Ironworks. The club adopted the name West Ham United in 1900.
From 1904 through 2016, West Ham played at the Boleyn Ground. The stadium got its name due to proximity to the Green Street House, also known as Boleyn Castle, which had a close association to Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII. Prior to moving to London Stadium, West Ham’s badge featured an image of the building. The stadium was also known as Upton Park, after the neighborhood in which it was located in East London.
Hammers steeped in historyOne element of West Ham that is well-known, for both good and bad, are their supporters. Their famous anthem “I’m forever blowing bubbles” rings out at the ground before each match. West Ham are one of the clubs most closely tied with hooliganism and violence, particularly at its height in the 1970s and 80s. Organized fan groups would engage in antagonistic behavior with groups from rival clubs, and even sometimes with groups that also supported West Ham. Though not nearly as prevalent as in years past, this hooliganism remains associated with the club, and was the subject of the 2005 Elijah Wood film, Green Street.
Their biggest historic rivals are Millwall F.C., who play just under four miles away at The Den, on the south side of the River Thames. Unlike most fierce rivalries, and despite their close proximity, the two clubs play each other relatively infrequently. They have faced off in league and cup competitions only 39 times since 1916. This is due to the two clubs having only spent 12 seasons in the same division of the Football League during that time. They last played each other in the 2011/12 Championship season.
Despite never having won a first division title, West Ham have been key figures in English football. Three members of the 1966 World Cup winning England side played with West Ham at the time. Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst, and Martin Peters all started the final and accounted for all four of England’s goals – with Hurst scoring the only hat trick ever in a World Cup final. In addition to those three, other notable Hammers over the years include Billy Bonds, Trevor Brooking, Paolo Di Canio, Carlos Tevez, Frank Lampard (junior and senior), and Alvin Martin.
Club honorsWest Ham’s biggest achievements to date are three FA Cups (1964, 75, and 80), and one European Cup Winners’ Cup (1965). Surprisingly, West Ham have won a league title in the United States. The International Soccer League was played in the US from 1960-1965, and was populated primarily with guest clubs from Europe, South America, Mexico and Canada. West Ham were champions in 1963, with Bobby Moore named the MVP.
Generally speaking, the World Soccer Talk Premier League TV schedule tracks the channel and time for all of the competition’s games. The Hammers are sure to be a club worth tracking in the coming years, and that source has all the necessary information.
West Ham news and feature articles* Latest West Ham news
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Newcastle is a long-standing member of the top levels of the English football pyramid. In fact, they've spent 90 seasons in the top flight and have never dropped below the second division since joining the Football League in 1893. Historically, however, they have not been as successful as their bigger league counterparts. But a 2021 […] Newcastle is a long-standing member of the top levels of the English football pyramid. In fact, they’ve spent 90 seasons in the top flight and have never dropped below the second division since joining the Football League in 1893.
Historically, however, they have not been as successful as their bigger league counterparts. But a 2021 takeover by an investment group headed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has made the Magpies one of the richest soccer clubs in the world. With loads more cash backing the club, NUFC is sure to be a major player in the Premier League in the coming years.
We’ve put together this Newcastle United TV schedule to make it easier to find their games.
Newcastle United TV Schedule and Streaming LinksNewcastle United on TV and streaming: U.S. only:
Founded: 1892 (as Newcastle United, result of an effective merger between Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End) Stadium: St. James’ Park Manager: Eddie Howe English top-flight titles: 4 (None since 1927) FA Cup titles: 6
Where to find Newcastle United on TVNewcastle is finding themselves featured more than ever on USA Network or NBC as part of its Premier League coverage each weekend. When not one of the featured matches, those Premier League games can be found on Peacock Premium, NBC’s paid streaming service. FA Cup and League Cup games featuring Newcastle can be found on ESPN/ESPN+, while UEFA competitions stream on Paramount+.
With the development of cord-cutting and streaming, you do not need cable to watch USA or NBC. fuboTV and Peacock Premium together provide every EPL game each weekend. Plus, there are also on-demand recorded games on these services.
Watch Newcastle United on Fubo:
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Schedule of upcoming matchesNewcastle United is fresh off an appearance in the 2022/23 League Cup final, and it likely will not be the last time they’ll be competing for a trophy in the near future. Flush with a major cash injection, NUFC will certainly be looking to muscle their way into the upper echelon of the Premier League with clubs such as Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal.
Generally speaking, the World Soccer Talk Premier League TV schedule tracks the channel and time for all of the competition’s games. Newcastle is sure to be a club worth tracking in the coming years, and that source has all the necessary information.
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Our Marseille TV schedule has all the details on how to watch one of France's biggest clubs. While Paris Saint-Germain have stolen the spotlight in Ligue 1 over the past decade, Olympique de Marseille remains one of France's most successful and popular sides. Their home ground Stade Vélodrome is the largest in French club football, […] Our Marseille TV schedule has all the details on how to watch one of France’s biggest clubs.
While Paris Saint-Germain have stolen the spotlight in Ligue 1 over the past decade, Olympique de Marseille remains one of France’s most successful and popular sides. Their home ground Stade Vélodrome is the largest in French club football, and they can boast the highest attendance of any domestic club.
Marseille have notched nine Ligue 1 titles, only one behind the high mark of ten set by PSG and Saint-Étienne. They also rank second in Coupe de France wins with ten. OM also have the distinction of being the first and only French club to win the UEFA Champions League, which they accomplished in 1993.
Marseille on TV and streaming: U.S. only:
Founded: 1899
Stadium: Stade Vélodrome
Manager: Igor Tudor
Ligue 1 titles: 9
Champions League titles: 1
Marseille TV Schedule and Streaming LinksOwing to the rights holders in the US, Marseille and Ligue 1 aren’t quite as easy to find as some of the other top leagues in Europe.
Currently, beIN SPORTS holds the rights to broadcast Ligue 1 in English and Spanish in the United States. Between the main beIN channel, beIN SPORTS en Español, and beIN CONNECT, every Ligue 1 match is weekend each shown live on the network’s platforms. The easiest way to access this is via fuboTV.
Watch Marseille on Fubo:
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Marseille KitsSchedule of Upcoming MatchesThe easiest way to see a full schedule of what games are to come is to look at the Ligue 1 TV schedule. Not only does this include Marseille’s games, but you can keep track of the club’s biggest rivals like Lyon, Nice and PSG.
As stated previously, beIN SPORTS carries Ligue 1 games. Oftentimes, beIN SPORTS is unavailable on cable or satellite providers. The best way to keep up is to use something like Fanatiz or fuboTV. For UEFA competitions like Champions League and Europa League, Paramount+ is your best bet.
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch United States vs Republic of Ireland on US television and via legal streaming: WHO United States vs Republic of Ireland WHAT International Friendly WHEN 7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT • Tuesday, April 11, 2023 WHERE HBO Max, Universo, Peacock Premium, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch United States vs Republic of Ireland on US television and via legal streaming:
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HBO Max is one of the new homes of the United States national teams, including the United States vs Republic of Ireland match. 2023 is the first year of an eight-year rights deal between US Soccer and Turner Sports, which will see US Women’s and Men’s National Team games on HBO Max and TNT/TBS thru 2030.The deal includes friendlies, the SheBelieves Cup, World Cup Qualifiers for both teams, as well as the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on the men’s club side. The $200 million deal is the first time US Soccer has sold media rights to the national teams without being bundled along with Major League Soccer through United Soccer Marketing. Around 20 matches per year are expected to be shown across Turner Sports’ various TV and streaming outlets. It is likely that HBO Max will eventually be merged into a new all-encompassing Warner Bros Discovery streaming service later this year, but details have not been confirmed at this time.The service costs $9.99/month for the ad-supported version, and $15.99/month for the ad-free version. For Spanish-language coverage, you can catch the game on Peacock, NBC’s dedicated streaming service that also features the Premier League. Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
The pairings of MLS Season Pass announcers for the slate of games set for April 8 is here. Fourteen games kickoff on Saturday evening, starting at 7:38 PM ET and wrapping up with a pair of 10:38 PM ET starts. League debutants St. Louis City SC finally got their first loss last week, but they […] The pairings of MLS Season Pass announcers for the slate of games set for April 8 is here. Fourteen games kickoff on Saturday evening, starting at 7:38 PM ET and wrapping up with a pair of 10:38 PM ET starts.
League debutants St. Louis City SC finally got their first loss last week, but they remain top of the Western Conference table. They’ll travel west to Seattle to face the third place (overall) Sounders at 10:38PM ET.
Meanwhile, the unbeaten FC Cincinnati host the Union at 7:38 PM ET, and a Cascadia Cup clash between Vancouver and Portland bookends the day’s action.
FREE GAMES ON FOX AND APPLE TVLAFC hosts Austin is this week’s FOX over-the-air match at 7:30PM ET. That game, plus five additional games, are available for free on the Apple TV app (meaning you do not need a MLS Season Pass subscription to watch). These free Apple TV matches are noted below.
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MLS Season Pass announcers for Matchday 7 – April 8All of the following times are US Eastern Time (ET).
7:38 PM – LAFC vs Austin – Jake Zivin and Taylor Twellman (free on FOX and Apple TV).
7:38 PM – D.C. United vs Columbus – Erik Krakauer and Lloyd Sam
7:38 PM – Cincinnati vs Philadelphia – Chris Wittyngham and Lori Lindsey
7:38 PM – Miami vs Dallas – Tyler Terens and Devon Kerr (free on Apple TV)
7:38 PM – New England vs Montréal – Callum Williams and Calen Carr
7:38 PM – RBNY vs San Jose – Nate Bukaty and Jamie Watson
7:38 PM – NYCFC vs Atlanta – Tony Husband and Ross Smith
8:38 PM – Chicago vs Minnesota – Kevin Egan and Kyndra De St. Aubin (free on Apple TV)
8:38 PM – Houston vs LA Galaxy – Keith Costigan and Maurice Edu
8:38 PM – Kansas City vs Colorado – Mark Rogondino and Heath Pearce
8:38 PM – Nashville vs Toronto – Steve Cangialosi and Danny Higginbotham
9:38 PM – Salt Lake vs Charlotte – Adrian Healey and Cobi Jones (free on Apple TV)
10:38 PM – Seattle vs St. Louis – Max Bretos and Brian Dunseth (free on Apple TV)
10:38 PM – Vancouver vs Portland – Blake Price and Paul Dolan (free on Apple TV)
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The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has admitted VAR made a mistake in Tottenham's controversial 2-1 win over Brighton on Saturday. Referee chief Howard Webb contacted Brighton to apologize for the mistake. A thrilling match that pitted two contenders for European football against each other saw numerous controversies, one of which came in the […] The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has admitted VAR made a mistake in Tottenham’s controversial 2-1 win over Brighton on Saturday.
Referee chief Howard Webb contacted Brighton to apologize for the mistake.
A thrilling match that pitted two contenders for European football against each other saw numerous controversies, one of which came in the 72nd minute with the game tied 1-1.
Brighton penalty claims deniedBrighton winger Kaoru Mitoma, controlling the ball off a deflected corner, jumped up in the air while searching for an opportunity to get his shot off.
However, Spurs midfielder Pierre-Emile Højbjerg stomped on Mitoma’s foot as he landed. Lead referee Stuart Atwell waved off penalty shouts from Brighton players, and a VAR check seemingly backed Atwell up.
The Seagulls have had a lot of bad luck concerning VAR; from 10 decisions involving VAR, only two have gone their way.
If VAR had reversed Atwell’s decision, Brighton would likely go 2-1 up and win the match. Instead, Tottenham won the game thanks to a Højbjerg cut-back that found an un-marked Harry Kane. The loss took Brighton’s odds of qualifying for the Champions League from 22% down to 10%, per FiveThirtyEight.
The game was packed with drama.
Brighton had two goals chalked off; one in the 17th minute because of Mitoma allegedly hit the ball with his hand while scoring and one in the 55th minute because Alexis MacAllister deflected in Danny Welbeck’s shot with his hand.
De Zerbi and Stellini clashBrighton manager Roberto De Zerbi and Spurs caretaker Cristian Stellini both earned red cards for a touchline scuffle that saw both coaching staffs exchange heated words and shoves.
Although Stellini did not scuffle, Atwell chose to send him off because of his role in instigating the fight.
Tottenham opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a stunning Heung-min Son goal, where he stunned Adam Lallana with a few dribbles before curling his outside-the-box effort past Robert Sánchez.
Lewis Dunk responded in the 34th minute, rising over Ivan Perisic to get his head onto a Solly March cross.
Brighton will play Chelsea away from home on Saturday to try to break into the top six, while Spurs will play relegation candidates Bournemouth at home on Saturday.
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A new report has surfaced alleging that popular The Late Late Show host James Corden played a significant role in Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly's decision to hire Frank Lampard. A West Ham fan, Corden gave his new friend Boehly his opinion on who should have taken the Chelsea managerial seat. Although names like Luis Enrique […] A new report has surfaced alleging that popular The Late Late Show host James Corden played a significant role in Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly’s decision to hire Frank Lampard.
A West Ham fan, Corden gave his new friend Boehly his opinion on who should have taken the Chelsea managerial seat. Although names like Luis Enrique and Julian Nagelsmann were brought up for both the caretaker position and the permanent job, Corden allegedly suggested Lampard.
Lampard and Corden are friendsLampard and Corden are friends, stretching back to 2012 to the comedic panel game show A League of Their Own. Corden was the host for the first 13 shows, while Lampard’s cousin Jamie Redknapp was a key part of the show.
Corden’s idea made sense. Not only is Lampard a legend at the club, having played 429 games for Chelsea and managing a further 84, but many inside the club thought Lampard’s previous sacking was harsh.
Nevertheless, Lampard is admired and not just because of his revered status at the club. It is felt he was harshly sacked before, though it would take a Roberto Di Matteo-like charge to a Champions League win to get him the chance to oversee next season. Up against Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid buoyed by their 4-0 Copa del Rey semi-final win against Barcelona, that seems unlikely.
The Daily Mail’s Rob Draper on Lampard’s job safety
Co-owners Boehly and Behdad Eghbali seemed optimistic for a Lampard-led future.
We are delighted to welcome Frank back to Stamford Bridge. Frank is a Premier League Hall of Famer and a legend at this club. As we continue our thorough and exhaustive process for a permanent head coach, we want to provide the club and our fans with a clear and stable plan for the remainder of the season. We want to give ourselves every chance of success and Frank has all of the characteristics and qualities we need to drive us to the finish line.
Boehly and Eghbali on Lampard’s hiring.
Despite the warm welcome issued by the two, many at Chelsea believe the club is going downhill, and fast.
Many have criticized the abrupt sacking of Graham Potter, believing that his appointment should have been more of a long-term project. Others are frustrated with the exorbitant fees Chelsea pay for players; they spent around $672 million dollars on transfer fees this year.
However, all can agree that Chelsea are in very bad shape, including employees close to the two co-owners.
A source close to #Chelsea executives:
"It’s a f***ing mess, of course it is. No one is pretending this was the plan."
[via @draper_rob]
— Absolute Chelsea (@AbsoluteChelsea) April 8, 2023
Lampard starts with tepid lossLampard took charge of the Blues in Saturday’s match against relegation candidates Wolves, which they lost 1-0. Despite holding 63% possession and completing 216 more passes than their opponents, Chelsea mustered only a single shot on target.
In terms of the performance, in the first-half I thought we were slightly off the pace. You could feel Wolves were aggressive, fighting for their Premier League status. I felt they had a little bit more aggression in their game. That’s something I said to the players at half-time. I think we corrected that slightly in the early parts of the second-half, but at that point, you’re 1-0 down.
Lampard remarking on the balance of the game in a post-match interview.
Chelsea will travel to Spain on Wednesday to play Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals. After that, they will try to salvage what has been a disastrous season against Brighton at home on Saturday.
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With only two games left before the league split, the Scottish Premiership table tells a tale at both ends after the weekend’s games. At the top, Celtic snuffed out any sign of a title challenge from Rangers. At the bottom, the three-way battle to secure Premiership status continues. Relegation Scrap Heats Up Bottom team Dundee […] With only two games left before the league split, the Scottish Premiership table tells a tale at both ends after the weekend’s games.
At the top, Celtic snuffed out any sign of a title challenge from Rangers. At the bottom, the three-way battle to secure Premiership status continues.
Relegation Scrap Heats UpBottom team Dundee United stunned Hibs with an early goal from Steven Fletcher earlier today.
United almost rued a handful of missed chances as Hibs equalized through Mykola Kukharevych. A dramatic penalty in the 90th minute by Jamie McGrath gave Dundee United the vital three points, and their first league win since January 2.
With Ross County taking an away win at St. Johnstone, and Kilmarnock losing at Aberdeen. Only three points separate the bottom three, with all three teams still to play each other after the split. It’s going to be a tense finish to the season.
Though currently sitting in the safety of 10th place, Kilmarnock are the only team of the bottom three who will play one of the Old Firm in their final two games of the regular season.
Taking momentum into the final five games will be crucial. Ross County and Dundee United will surely fancy their chances at staying up.
Feisty Old Firm DerbyIn their third league meeting of the season, Celtic put one hand on the Premiership trophy after narrowly beating Rangers 3-2. Rangers would have taken the lead with a first half goal from Alfredo Morelos, but it was disallowed for a questionable foul.
A goal from Kyogo Furuhashi gave Celtic the lead, before a stunning free kick from Rangers captain James Tavernier evened things up going into half time.
Rangers were undone by two individual mistakes in the second half, and inexplicably found themselves trailing 3-1 after ruthless finishes from Kyogo Furuhashi, again, and Jota.
A second goal from Tavernier sparked some late hope for Rangers, but the damage proved insurmountable as Celtic held on to win. The win gave Celtic a 12-point lead, with 7 games left to play.
Celtic look set to cruise to their 53rd Scottish league title.
Elsewhere in the LeagueInterim Aberdeen manager Barry Robson continued to impress as the Dons won their fifth league game in a row against Ross County. Robson appears to have righted the ship after disastrous defeats back in January led to the sacking of Jim Goodwin.
St Mirren boosted their hopes of a top-half finish with an away win over Hearts. Hearts will need to bounce back quickly before the Edinburgh derby next weekend if they hope to keep the pressure on Aberdeen for third place.
Motherwell earned a solid 3-0 home win to dent Livingston’s hopes of finishing the season in the top half of the table. The win gave Motherwell a 9-point cushion over the relegation spots.
Hibs will be disappointed after today’s loss to Dundee United. They still sit only one point ahead of seventh-placed Livingston, and have lost their last four league games in a row. Something needs to change quickly if they are to cement their place in the top half of the table before the split.
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Britain's connection to the state of Florida has been long and eventful. Outside of Europe, Florida ranks as the number one tourist destination for Brits. Having been that way for the last 50+ years, it's no wonder that a lot of British citizens end up moving to the sunshine state after retiring. So much so […] Britain’s connection to the state of Florida has been long and eventful. Outside of Europe, Florida ranks as the number one tourist destination for Brits. Having been that way for the last 50+ years, it’s no wonder that a lot of British citizens end up moving to the sunshine state after retiring. So much so that many famous retired British footballers now call Florida home.
Many of these famous soccer players have appeared in summer friendlies across the United States where Florida is often a regular stop. Additionally, it’s not uncommon to see plenty of British footballers playing for clubs throughout the state, such as Inter Miami, Tampa Bay Rowdies or Orlando City SC. Many of them eventually decide to live here after retiring from the sport.
British footballers who now call Florida homeThe hall of fame includes (listed in alphabetical order by first name):
Alan Smith
Chris Bart-Williams
Danny Thomas
David Beckham
Derek Smethurst
Gary Bailey*
George Graham
Ian Bishop
James Phillips
John Robinson
Kevin Keelan
Mo Johnston
Nick Holmes
Peter Mellor
Peter Ward
Phil Neville
Ray Hudson
Rodney Marsh
Seb Hines
Stuart Campbell
*South African-born Gary Bailey is so intertwined with Manchester United as a former goalkeeper that it’s hard not to consider him British. Bailey also has two caps for the England national team.
Interestingly, there are many current Premier League footballers (including one of the top managers in the league) who own second homes in Florida. For the sake of privacy, we won’t mention those celebrities in this article.
While not a complete list, if there are any former British stars who aren’t mentioned above that we missed, please share them in the comments section below.
Thank you to the Brits in Florida group on Facebook for their assistance in the research for this article.
You can watch the CONCACAF Champions League on US TV in a competition that features the top teams from North America and the Caribbean. Part of the draw in the competition is how the winner punches a ticket to the FIFA Club World Cup. For example, the Seattle Sounders became the first MLS team to […] You can watch the CONCACAF Champions League on US TV in a competition that features the top teams from North America and the Caribbean. Part of the draw in the competition is how the winner punches a ticket to the FIFA Club World Cup. For example, the Seattle Sounders became the first MLS team to play in the Club World Cup.
Coverage of the CONCACAF Champions League falls under the FOX coverage umbrella. However, with so many teams competing in the competition, certain group stage games are unavailable on US TV. Yet, by the time the knockout stages roll around, you can watch the CCL on US TV via FS1 or FS2.
The CONCACAF Champions League TV schedule has the listings for games available for viewership in the United States.
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Watch CONCACAF Champions League on US TVWhile FOX holds the rights to the CONCACAF Champions League, you can use a number of different streaming services or even cable and satellite options. Also, it is important to note that Univision and TUDN carry Spanish-language coverage of the competition.
Therefore, Fubo is a strong candidate to watch the Champions League. The provider carries all channels, and therefore has complete coverage of the tournament.
Other times, games are available to stream on the CONCACAF website or app.
Top club competition in North AmericaThe Champions League in North America is considerably different from its European counterpart. The CONCACAF version only has 16 teams in a knockout competition, no group stage. However, there is a CONCACAF League where teams from central America qualify for the knockout portion. Four teams come from MLS and Liga MX each, while Canada also sends a team to the round of 16. From there, it is two-legged ties, including the Final.
However, starting in 2024, the competition is undergoing serious change. The number of teams bumps up to 27, and teams, particualrly in the United States and Mexico, have numerous ways to qualify. That includes domestic leagues and cups, such as the US Open Cup or the Leagues Cup.
Twenty-two teams participate in the first round in home-and-away ties. Those clubs join the other five in the round of 16 for more two-leg ties. However, the Final is a one-off neutral site game.
Tottenham Hotspur got away with a win on Saturday, as they claimed a 2-1 victory over Brighton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in controversial style. Brighton manager Robert De Zerbi will feel hard done by poor referring decisions. De Zerbi and Tottenham interim coach Cristian Stellini were sent off just before the hour-mark, adding to […] Tottenham Hotspur got away with a win on Saturday, as they claimed a 2-1 victory over Brighton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in controversial style.
Brighton manager Robert De Zerbi will feel hard done by poor referring decisions. De Zerbi and Tottenham interim coach Cristian Stellini were sent off just before the hour-mark, adding to the intense atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Controversial decisions go against seagullsThe Seagulls had several decisions go against them, including one penalty not being given and two goals being ruled out due to VAR.
Social media was on fire throughout the match, with Premier League fans raging due to the injustices done to Brighton.
Tottenham opened the scoring in the 10th minute through South Korean striker Heung-min Son with a stunning goal.
The goal was Son’s 100th in the Premier League. Brighton’s Lewis Dunk equalized on 34 minutes, giving the Seagulls what they rightly deserved. Dunk’s goal came from a well-worked corner routine.
With the game headed into the final 12 minutes, Spurs found the breakthrough thanks to Harry Kane. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg created space down the right flank and cut the ball back to Kane in the penalty area.
Kane smashed the ball and got a fortunate deflection, as the shot carried past Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele to put Spurs back into the lead.
In the 89th minute, Clement Lenglet appeared to have fouled Dunk in the penalty area, but referee Stuart Atwell waved play on.
Spurs hold on for vital victorySpurs held out for the 2-1 win and are now four matches unbeaten.
The match was billed as a top-four battle, with both teams fighting for next season’s Champions League qualification. The win leaves Spurs in fifth place and three points behind Manchester United in the race for the top four.
Brighton drifted to seventh and could fall to eighth if Liverpool defeats Arsenal on Sunday. De Zerbi was left seething and the manager must now turn his attention to getting the team back on track ahead of next weekend’s trip to Chelsea.
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Frank Lampard’s return to Chelsea started in disaster, as the Blues were beaten 1-0 by Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux. Lampard returned to Chelsea as interim manager in midweek following the sacking of Graham Potter. Despite the managerial change, Chelsea slumped to defeat against a Wolverhampton team battling against relegation. Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes scored in […] Frank Lampard’s return to Chelsea started in disaster, as the Blues were beaten 1-0 by Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux.
Lampard returned to Chelsea as interim manager in midweek following the sacking of Graham Potter.
Despite the managerial change, Chelsea slumped to defeat against a Wolverhampton team battling against relegation.
Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes scored in the 31st minute to put the Old Gold into the lead which they did not relinquish.
Wolves tactics without Ruben NevesWithout midfielder Ruben Neves, who missed out due to a suspension, Wolves were expected to concede ground in the center of the park.
As manager Julen Lopetegui chose a 4-4-2 formation, Nunes started next to Joao Gomes. The duo played well; fans hope that there could be life after Neves, who is expected to leave in the summer.
Lopetegui also chose to start former Chelsea hero Diego Costa, who played for just over an hour before being substituted.
Chelsea dominated possession, posting over 61% of the ball. The Blues struggled to get out of first gear, as they huffed and puffed, but failed to convert chances in the final third.
Chelsea took 13 shots but just one hit the target during the 90 minutes. Joao Felix was especially wasteful, missing four shots.
Lampard makes lots of changesLampard’s starting XI was much different than what fans saw in the dying days of the Potter era. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang started as the team’s central striker in a 4-3-3 formation.
Mykhailo Mudryk started on the left side of the attack while Christian Pulisic on the opposite wing.
Lampard also chose Conor Gallagher from the start in midfield.
The manager’s player selection was similar to what fans saw during his previous reign at Stamford Bridge.
Despite the changes, Chelsea couldn’t get through a stubborn Wolves defence. Indeed, it was Chelsea’s defense forced to make last-ditch tackles to stop the Old Gold from scoring. Wolves only managed a 0.60 xG compared to Chelsea’s 0.82 xG.
The victory for Wolverhampton Wanderers moves them into 12th place ahead of Leeds United and Crystal Palace.
Wolves are now four points ahead of the relegation zone with Brentford and a six-point relegation fixture against Leicester City on the horizon.
The defeat leaves Chelsea in 11th place and winless in four straight matches.
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Whether this week's report is true or not that MLS Season Pass subscriptions are falling well below the league's own projections is irrelevant. Apple countered, without revealing any metrics, that it was very happy with the progress. Honestly, though, it's too early in the 10-year partnership to begin panicking. Still, there are some cracks that […] Whether this week’s report is true or not that MLS Season Pass subscriptions are falling well below the league’s own projections is irrelevant. Apple countered, without revealing any metrics, that it was very happy with the progress. Honestly, though, it’s too early in the 10-year partnership to begin panicking. Still, there are some cracks that are starting to appear. In short, MLS Season Pass would improve if changes are made.
For instance, is MLS willing to make changes or to recognize its own weaknesses in the way the league format is structured? Apple, as a company, encourages the unvarnished truth from its customers, so the tech giant can continue to iterate its products and services. In contrast, in the way that MLS operates, the league has historically been very insular and guarded, rarely listening to the opinions of its customers. Instead, under a single entity system, league executives serve the team owners who each own a share in the league as a franchisee.
Bottom line, is the league willing to open itself up to finally listen and make improvements that can help it improve? Only time will tell.
MLS faces challenges of its own makingMLS faces some very unique challenges. First, its fanbase are more fickle and are less likely to be hardcore soccer fans. Yes, they have their favorite local team to watch, but they’re not as interested — as say a fan of a Premier League club — in watching the rest of the teams in the league. Hence, I would argue that fair weather fans of MLS teams are less likely to pay the $99 subscription cost than fans of teams from other leagues.
Second, most of the MLS fans who are already hardcore already receive a free subscription to MLS Season Pass with their season ticket purchased from their local team. That’s great for those fans who enjoy watching MLS Season Pass. However, they are not the target audience for Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass. MLS and Apple want to reach the casual fans. Those who have an interest in soccer, but haven’t subscribed yet. But with the regular season between April and the end of June having very little meaning, what incentive do soccer fans have in subscribing even if MLS Season Pass has been fun to watch? If you’re not a fan of one of the 29 teams, why should you watch in April, May and June?
There are reasons to be more optimistic in July. Leagues Cup, the annual competition between Liga MX and MLS, could be the pinnacle of the entire MLS 2023 season. All of the games from the Leagues Cup from July 21 through August 19 are on MLS Season Pass. This could end up being a runaway hit for Major League Soccer. But Leagues Cup faces stiff competition. Barcelona and Real Madrid are working on scheduling an El Clásico this summer in Las Vegas, per ESPN. Plus, among several of the foreign clubs playing in the United States this July include Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund and Wrexham AFC.
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How can MLS become more relevant?MLS, as the league format is currently structured, does Apple TV no favors.
Looking at the English Premier League, as a comparison, there are two main reasons why its the most popular English-language soccer league in the United States. First, every game matters throughout the entire season. That means that all 10 months are a must-watch. Second, every season has the intrigue of promotion and relegation. In the United States, neutral fans are often glued to relegation battles, as well as the Championship Playoff Final. For soccer fans, the aspect of promotion and relegation is one of the main reasons why we love the sport so much. It’s no coincidence that the story arc in both hit shows Ted Lasso and Welcome to Wrexham is promotion and relegation.
In MLS, we can argue that the must-watch months during the nine month season are March and August through November. That translates to 55% of the entire season. Even if we add July to that equation for Leagues Cup, it’s still 66% of the entire season compared to the Premier League where 100% of the season is relevant.
The way for a MLS season to become more relevant (and thus more successful for MLS Season Pass) is to change the format. Instead of restricting itself to having the most important games of the season scheduled for the last three months of the season, the league could go with a proven model. Almost every other soccer league in the world has a format where the teams that achieve the most number of points in the season win the competition. With MLS having 29 teams and two conferences, there would be an Eastern Conference winner and a Western Conference winner. And then both teams could face each other to crown a MLS Cup champion.
If MLS makes every game matter, it offers fans more reasons to subscribe.
However, if MLS wants to stick to its American sports league format akin to NFL and MLB, there is a compromise. Copy the Liga MX league where there is a spring season as well as a fall season. At the end of each spring and fall season, there are playoffs. By splitting the season into two, it keeps fans tuned in without having a lull like MLS has between April and the end of June.
Ever since MLS Season Pass was first announced, we’ve been big believers that the streaming service is a big win for soccer fans and cord-cutters. Major League Soccer has the opportunity to make MLS Season Pass a success. But in order to do so, the league and its fans need to be honest with themselves and to recognize what it needs to do to grow. Apple TV has provided the tools, now it’s up to MLS to make the changes beginning next season.
Blackpool and Mick McCarthy have agreed to part ways. The head coach was brought in to help save the Championship club from relegation into League One. However, McCarthy won just two of 14 total matches at the helm. His final game in charge was a 3-1 defeat to Cardiff City on Friday. “Blackpool Football Club […] Blackpool and Mick McCarthy have agreed to part ways. The head coach was brought in to help save the Championship club from relegation into League One.
However, McCarthy won just two of 14 total matches at the helm. His final game in charge was a 3-1 defeat to Cardiff City on Friday.
“Blackpool Football Club can confirm Mick McCarthy and Terry Connor have both left the club by mutual consent,” a statement by the club read. “With results on the pitch not improving in recent weeks, the decision has been agreed by both parties that a change is needed.”
Coach claims decision is best for everyone involvedMcCarthy also issued a statement on the decision as well, saying that the move was best for the team. “After recent performances and results, I have thought long and hard and feel this is the best decision for everyone concerned with the football club,” claimed the coach.
“I’ve loved my time here and thank everyone for their support. I wish everyone well going forward.”
The Irish coach joined the club in January after Blackpool sacked Michael Appleton.
However, just as they did under the previous regime, the Tangerines struggled with McCarthy. Defensive issues were quite clear in recent months. McCarthy’s side allowed 26 goals in 14 total matches with the club. This includes giving up 10 goals in their last three Championship games.
Dobbie appointed head coach for remainder of seasonBlackpool will now go with Stephen Dobbie as head coach for the remainder of the current campaign.
Dobbie was previously the team’s senior professional developmental lead phase coach. He is set to be joined by assistants Matt Blinkhorn and Steve Banks.
Dobbie has just six fixtures left to try to save the season. Blackpool are currently 23rd in the Championship table, seven points from safety.
The tough task to avoid relegation doesn’t get any easier, as the club next travel to Luton Town on Monday. Luton is currently third in the standings.
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has claimed that star defender Kyle Walker can't play in his current system. The England international has started just two of the club's last seven matches. The Spanish manager has opted to pick John Stones in place of Walker. Despite usually being deployed as a center back, Guardiola feels Stones […] Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has claimed that star defender Kyle Walker can’t play in his current system.
The England international has started just two of the club’s last seven matches.
The Spanish manager has opted to pick John Stones in place of Walker.
Despite usually being deployed as a center back, Guardiola feels Stones fits his system better than Walker. “He [Walker] cannot do it. To play inside you have to make some educated movements,” Guardiola said in a press conference on Friday.
“[Walker] has other characteristics. He will always have pace. He will be the fastest in this room at 60 years old.”
Coach prefers full backs to push into central midfieldGuardiola expounded on his decision to choose Stones, saying it comes down to tactics.
Widely regarded as one of the top coaches in the world, Guardiola likes to utilize his full backs in an interesting way. Instead of sticking to the touchline, the coach wants at least one of his full backs to invert and play more in the middle of the pitch.
Oleksandr Zinchenko and Joao Cancelo both performed this duty well during their time with City in recent years. However, both defenders have since departed the team.
“The reason why is tactical. It’s not because we lost faith in Kyle,” continued Guardiola. “[Walker] can play coming inside and he has done it many times, but like in the position [against] Liverpool with Rodri and John, he will maybe need time to do it and we don’t have time.”
Pep says Walker must work harder to adapt to systemThe demanding manager also asked Walker not to complain about being on the sidelines for now. Instead, he asks his players to put their heads down and work hard to get back into the team.
“What they have to do is two things,” stated Guardiola. “Don’t complain or there will be a problem. And try to do it better and better so when I need them, they will be ready. Look at Nathan [Ake] this season. Last season he didn’t play one minute and now he is undroppable. It happens.”
“Nobody has a guarantee with me. They have to earn it and sometimes we need a different shape for the way we build up or defend. Some players adapt better than the other ones. They take it personally but we are not against them. We just need something and try to use it.”
City next face Southampton on Saturday in an attempt to gain ground on league-leading Arsenal. The Gunners are currently eight points ahead of reigning Premier League champions City.
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Chelsea are reportedly considering bringing back Carlo Ancelotti as the team's manager. The Italian was previously at the helm of the West London club between 2009-2011. He helped guide Chelsea to two significant trophies during his two years with the Premier League side. Frank Lampard was appointed caretaker manager of Chelsea on Thursday. Blues brass, […] Chelsea are reportedly considering bringing back Carlo Ancelotti as the team’s manager. The Italian was previously at the helm of the West London club between 2009-2011.
He helped guide Chelsea to two significant trophies during his two years with the Premier League side.
Frank Lampard was appointed caretaker manager of Chelsea on Thursday. Blues brass, however, wants to hire a permanent coach in the coming weeks.
Club officials will take their time to find the right fit while Lampard is temporarily in charge.
Carlo Ancelotti will be considered for a return to #Chelsea for a second spell if he leaves Real Madrid at the end of the season.
(@ESPN) pic.twitter.com/pKn02XBQ3u
— Chels HQ (@Chels_HQ) April 7, 2023
Italian coach joins lengthy list of candidates Chelsea apparently have a long list of potential coaches to fill the vacancy.
Luis Enrique, Jose Mourinho, Julian Nagelsmann, Jose Mourinho, and Mauricio Pochettino have all been linked with the job. Ancelotti would also be a solid option for Chelsea; however, the Italian is currently manager at Real Madrid.
Despite winning the LaLiga and Champions League titles last season, Ancelotti is supposedly on thin ice in Spain.
Real are currently second in the Spanish top flight, 12 points behind bitter rivals Barcelona. Nevertheless, the manager is still widely respected at the club. Real can also still possibly win the Champions League and Copa del Rey trophies this season.
Ancelotti asserted wish to stay at Real beyond current seasonAncelotti confirmed his desire to remain with the Spanish giants on Friday. “I don’t want to swap with anyone because I’m very happy here at the best club in the world, in a place where people love me, there’s a lot of affection. So I don’t want to change,” Ancelotti told reporters at a press conference.
“That’s what I’m thinking right now. I’m excited because the season is alive. We’ll play our fourth final this season. Right now we’re happy; we have to finish well. It’s true that we’re behind in the league because Barcelona have done very well. We have four points fewer than last season and they have many more.”
“We’re satisfied. To finish the season well would mean winning more trophies, that would mean a spectacular season.”
Real’s path to repeat as Champions League winners goes through Chelsea.
The two sides were drawn against each other in the quarterfinal stage. The Spanish side host the Blues on April 12th, before traveling to London in the return leg a week later.
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Kyogo Furuhashi scored twice to seal a 3-2 win that puts Celtic twelve points clear of Rangers in the Scottish Premiership title race. If Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi wasn't cemented in the club's history as a legend before Saturday's Old Firm derby, the Japanese international is now. The title isn't officially Celtics, but unofficially the Hoops […] Kyogo Furuhashi scored twice to seal a 3-2 win that puts Celtic twelve points clear of Rangers in the Scottish Premiership title race.
If Celtic’s Kyogo Furuhashi wasn’t cemented in the club’s history as a legend before Saturday’s Old Firm derby, the Japanese international is now.
The title isn’t officially Celtics, but unofficially the Hoops will claim a 53 Scottish Premiership title in a few short weeks.
Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off at Celtic Park was the fifth meeting in all competitions between the Old Firm rivals this season.
Celtic went into the game unbeaten against Rangers, with three wins and one draw. What fans witnessed was more of the same, as Ange Postecoglou’s team was simply unbeatable.
The match was typical of all Old Firm derbies, as it started frantically with a full house urging on both teams.
Nothing quite like the atmosphere of an Old Firm derby. 😮💨😮💨😮💨 pic.twitter.com/6mpf3BaD3h
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) April 8, 2023
Both sides have goals ruled outCeltic’s Furuhashi looked to have put the league leaders in front just moments after kick-off, but he was ruled offside after getting away from Rangers’ defense and slotting the ball into the back of the net.
Rangers’ Alfredo Morelos also had a goal ruled out in the 20th minute for a foul.
Furuhashi’s disappointment soon turned to joy.
In the 26th minute, Furuhashi slotted home past a diving Allan McGregor from 12 yards out, with the Rangers defense at sixes and sevens.
Rangers’ poor defending, misguided clearances, and bad passing were hallmarks of their defeat at Celtic Park.
Celtic dominated large stretches of matches, keeping 54.6% possession.
The Blues had chances, but for the most part, were on the defensive.
McGregor rebounded from conceding an early goal to keep Celtic from doubling their lead. His efforts proved vital just before halftime.
Rangers captain James Tavernier stepped up to take a free-kick from 25 yards out. The right-back coolly lifted the ball over Celtic’s wall before it crashed against the underside of the crossbar and into the back of the net.
Although Rangers were outplayed in the first half, they went into the break level at one goal apiece.
Celtic get rewarded in second halfRangers started the second half just as they had finished the first period. Morelos called Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart into action in the 50th minute, with Hoops scrambling to clear their lines.
Celtic settled in and took the lead once more just 13 minutes later. Rangers center-back John Souttar attempted to clear the ball with his head, only to misjudge the header, allowing Celtic’s Jota to nod it down to Furuhashi’s feet.
The Japanese international made no mistake, hitting it with his right foot past McGregor.
Jota, who had been fantastic running up and down the right wing, earned the rewards for his non-stop engine.
A poor pass by Rangers defender Ben Davies was intercepted by Jota, who rounded McGregor and scored from an acute angle. It was a goal Jota had no right to score. Yet, the Celtic winger’s industrious play was the catalyst for a fine goal.
Rangers didn’t go away despite trailing 3-1. However, with Ryan Kent, Malik Tillman, and Morelos providing very little in attack, it was up to Tavernier to produce a spark.
The right-back scored a second goal, this time getting his head to a Borna Barisic cross in the 89th minute.
Five minutes of stoppage time couldn’t produce an equalizer for Rangers, as Celtic took the spoils for a fifth Old Firm derby this season.
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Leicester City are reportedly discussing their open managerial job with Jesse Marsch. The Athletic claims that the East Midlands club have talked with the American coach about possibly joining the team. Leicester fired previous manager Brendan Rodgers on Sunday. Rodgers departed after the club fell to 19th in the Premier League table. The English coach […] Leicester City are reportedly discussing their open managerial job with Jesse Marsch. The Athletic claims that the East Midlands club have talked with the American coach about possibly joining the team. Leicester fired previous manager Brendan Rodgers on Sunday.
Rodgers departed after the club fell to 19th in the Premier League table. The English coach previously finished eighth, fifth, and fifth, in his three full seasons at the helm. Rodgers also guided Leicester to an FA Cup triumph in 2021 as well.
Caretaker managers Adam Sadler and Mike Stowell are holding the reigns at Leicester for the time being. However, the club suffered yet another defeat midweek to further cement their place near the bottom the standings. A potential decision on a new boss is expected after they face Bournemouth on Saturday.
Foxes are filled with talent but threatening relegationDespite Leicester’s position in the table, they are seemingly an attractive team to take over. After all, the Foxes have plenty of talent in the team. This is lead by star midfielder James Maddison. Widely regarded as one of the top creative Premier League midfielders, Maddison has racked up nine goals and six assists in top flight play this season.
Jesse Marsch has been in talks with Leicester City to replace Brendan Rodgers, per BBC
The Foxes need to decide whether they want the position to be an interim job or long-term. If it's the former, Marsch may be hesitant to take the job similarly to how he passed on Southampton. pic.twitter.com/3qU6YCr28z
— World Soccer Talk (@worldsoccertalk) April 7, 2023
Along with Maddison, the club also has capable attackers such as Harvey Barnes, Patson Daka and Jamie Vardy. Leicester’s problems are certainly not scoring. The club has managed 40 Premier League goals so far, most of any team inside the bottom half of the table.
Leicester officials think Marsch would be good fitMarsch’s offensive coaching style apparently attracts the Leicester brass. Although the American was previously sacked by Leeds, there was no doubting the excitement he brought to the club. Marsch utilizes a Gegenpress system that helps create scoring opportunities through pressing. According to the aforementioned news outlet, Leicester think this style would suit the players in the squad.
The Foxes are, however, not solely looking at Marsch as a potential Rodgers successor. Leicester are also considering Rafa Benitez and even Sam Allardyce for the open position as well.
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The U.S. Open Cup Third Round draw took place Thursday night following the conclusion of the previous round. Eighteen Major League Soccer clubs join the competition at this stage of the knockout tournament. Along with the top flight teams, 30 other lower level clubs also make up the 48-team field for the third round. While […] The U.S. Open Cup Third Round draw took place Thursday night following the conclusion of the previous round. Eighteen Major League Soccer clubs join the competition at this stage of the knockout tournament. Along with the top flight teams, 30 other lower level clubs also make up the 48-team field for the third round.
While the draw was completed, there is still one second round matchup still to be decided. Forward Madison FC and Chicago House AC are set to face off on April 11th to decide which team will advance to the third round. Their game was previously delayed due to poor weather conditions in Wisconsin.
Top eight MLS clubs won’t enter fray until round of 32The remaining top eight MLS clubs from the 2022 campaign will be added to the competition in the round of 32. This includes last season’s U.S. Open Cup winners Orlando City and MLS Cup title holders LAFC.
Third round fixtures will be played in late April. Exact time and dates will be revealed at a later time.
Previous coverage was available on Bleacher Report. However, like the dates and times, coverage of the US Open Cup third round is up in the air. US Soccer’s deal with Warner Bros. Discovery allows its properties to broadcast the competition.
US Open Cup third round fixturesNew England Revolution vs. Hartford Athletic
Loudoun United FC vs. Flower City Union
D.C. United vs. Richmond Kickers SC
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. Maryland Bobcats FC
Charleston Battery vs. Charlotte Independence
Charlotte FC vs. South Georgia Tormenta FC
Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Houston Dynamo
Miami FC vs. Inter Miami CF
Atlanta United vs. Memphis 901 FC
Nashville SC vs. San Antonio FC
Birmingham Legion FC vs. Chattanooga FC
Columbus Crew SC vs. Indy Eleven
FC Cincinnati vs. Louisville City FC
Detroit City FC vs. Minnesota United FC
Chicago Fire FC vs. winner of Forward Madison FC/Chicago House AC
St. Louis City SC vs. Union Omaha
Sporting Kansas City vs. Tulsa Athletic
Colorado Rapids vs. Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC
Las Vegas Lights FC vs. Real Salt Lake
New Mexico United vs. Phoenix Rising FC
Sacramento Republic FC vs. Oakland Roots
Monterey Bay FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes
Portland Timbers vs. Orange County SC
Seattle Sounders vs. San Diego Loyal SC
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It truly is the business end of the Premier League, now. The race for top four and European spots continues to ramp up, while Arsenal tries to escape the ever-dangerous Manchester City. Then, the bottom of the table is shaping up to be one of its most dramatic finishes in recent history. There is reason […] It truly is the business end of the Premier League, now. The race for top four and European spots continues to ramp up, while Arsenal tries to escape the ever-dangerous Manchester City. Then, the bottom of the table is shaping up to be one of its most dramatic finishes in recent history. There is reason to believe any three of the bottom nine teams could go down. After all, there are only seven points of separation between those teams.
Two of the clubs currently poised to go down, Leicester City and Bournemouth, battle one another this weekend. Also, Leeds United’s game against Crystal Palace is another contest between teams near the relegation spot. However, if one of those two clubs can pick up a win, it would create considerable breathing room. Both Leeds and Palace are the ‘best’ of those teams towards the bottom of the table, on 29 and 30 points, respectively.
Kicking off the weekend, though, involves relegation and top four implications. Manchester United hosts Everton, with the Toffees unbeaten in their last four games. Manchester United slumped down a spot in the table since entering last weekend. After losing to Newcastle, the club did pick up a key three points with a win over Brentford.
The game of the week should be Arsenal’s trip to Anfield to face Liverpool. Granted, Liverpool is not the dominant force of years prior. Regardless, it is a team that has potential to defeat any team on its day. Manchester United learned that much just a few weeks ago. If Arsenal drops points, it could open the door for Manchester City to close the eight-point gap with a game in hand.
NBC coverageThere are six games simultaneously this weekend. During the 10 a.m. window on Saturday, 12 teams are in action. Fortunately you can watch GOAL RUSH on Peacock to follow one game, but get all the updates from other contests as they happen.
Also, make sure to check out the Premier League in 4K. This weekend, you can watch Everton-Manchester United in 4K. Make sure you have the right subscriptions and hardware to watch in 4K.
Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle and Tim Howard are behind the NBC desk this weekend for coverage.
EPL commentators on NBC: Matchday 30Saturday, April 87: 30 a.m. — Manchester United vs. Everton. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — IN 4K. — Jim Proudfoot and Matt Holland.
10 a.m. — Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Chelsea. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Tony Jones and Dave Edwards.
10 a.m. — Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest. Peacock Premium — Jonathan Beck and Alan Hutton.
10 a.m. — Brentford vs. Newcastle. Peacock Premium — Seb Hutchinson and Izzy Christiansen.
10 a.m. — Fulham vs. West Ham. Peacock Premium — Gary Taphouse and Tony Gale.
10 a.m. — Leicester City vs. Bournemouth. Peacock Premium — Andy Bishop and Courtney Sweetman-Kirk.
10 a.m. — Tottenham Hotspur vs. Brighton and Hove Albion. Peacock Premium — Pien Meulensteen and Efan Ekoku.
12:30 p.m. — Southampton vs. Manchester City. NBC, Universo, Peacock Premium, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Peter Drury and Lee Dixon.
Sunday, April 99 a.m. — Leeds United vs. Crystal Palace. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Tom Gayle and Andy Townsend.
11:30 a.m. — Liverpool vs. Arsenal. Peacock Premium — Peter Drury and Lee Dixon.
Juventus face a stadium ban for one match due to racial abuse by their fans. Yet, it is only for one section at Allianz Stadium. The incident in question occurred during the Old Lady's Coppa Italia matchup with rivals Inter Milan on Tuesday. A contingent of Juventus fans racially abused Belgian international Romelu Lukaku late […] Juventus face a stadium ban for one match due to racial abuse by their fans. Yet, it is only for one section at Allianz Stadium. The incident in question occurred during the Old Lady’s Coppa Italia matchup with rivals Inter Milan on Tuesday. A contingent of Juventus fans racially abused Belgian international Romelu Lukaku late in the matchup. The striker received the abuse before and after converting a penalty to level the scoreline.
Because of the deplorable incident, Serie A officials made the move to close part of the stadium’s South Stand. The stand holds about 5,000 people. Juventus will now have to play against league-leading Napoli with fewer fans on April 23rd.
Player’s agent asks for harsher penalty than Juventus stadium banFollowing the match, Lukaku’s agency asked for more protection regarding racial abuse. “Tonight’s racist remarks made towards Romelu Lukaku by Juventus fans in Turin were beyond despicable and cannot be accepted,” proclaimed Roc Nation’s Michael Yormark. “The Italian authorities must use this opportunity to tackle racism, rather than punish the victim of the abuse.”
LATE COPPA ITALIA DRAMA 🌶️
Romelu Lukaku sends Mattia Perin the wrong way to secure the draw for Inter and is sent off with a red card. 🍿 pic.twitter.com/Rb7DobIrK5
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 4, 2023
The referee brandished a second yellow card to Lukaku during his celebration of the equalizer. As a result, the big Belgian misses the return leg of the Coppa Italia semifinal.
Two fans reportedly arrested for the racial abuseReports in Italy claim that police have arrested an adult and a minor for racially abusing Lukaku. The adult picked up a lifetime ban from the stadium. The minor’s ban lasts 10 years at Allianz Stadium.
Juventus issued a statement about their response regarding racism on Wednesday. “Racism and discrimination will not go away from football stadiums with the flick of a magic wand,” the statement read. “However, they can be contained through systematic, coherent, and coordinated action conducted by people who share the same goal: To promote cultural diversity and real social integration in the football world.”
Fellow Italian club Lazio also received a similar partial stadium ban earlier in the week. Lazio fans sang racist and antisemitic chants during their matchup with rivals Roma.
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Everton manager Sean Dyche criticized Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane for poor gamesmanship during Monday's matchup. Abdoulaye Doucoure was sent off in the 58th minute after pushing Kane in the face following an altercation. The Spurs striker was not injured in the incident, but went down dramatically. Despite going down to 10 men, the Toffees […] Everton manager Sean Dyche criticized Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane for poor gamesmanship during Monday’s matchup. Abdoulaye Doucoure was sent off in the 58th minute after pushing Kane in the face following an altercation. The Spurs striker was not injured in the incident, but went down dramatically. Despite going down to 10 men, the Toffees were able to grab a point on the night thanks to a late goal by Michael Keane.
Abdoulaye Doucoure is sent off for hitting Harry Kane.
Do you agree with the call?#MyPLMorning | #EVETOT pic.twitter.com/8mjHwrwQZV
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) April 3, 2023
Coach claims players take advantage of rules“I don’t regard that as cheating. It’s gamesmanship,” Dyche told reporters on Friday. “Harry Kane is a great pro, but some of it leaves you scratching your head.”
“If you make a rule, everyone will try to find a way to bend it. So you make a rule that you can’t touch anyone in the face and now everyone goes down if they do get touched in the face.
“It was a big drama over nothing. It is worrying to me when I see the physio concussion-testing him after that. Really? Come on.”
This is classic Sean Dyche 😳#BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/5DgMzCjhCw
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) April 7, 2023
Dyche also compared Kane’s actions to another red card incident later in the match. Spurs attacker Lucas Moura was sent off in the 88th minute for a dangerous challenge on the aforementioned Keane. The Everton defender was caught on the ankle with a studs-up challenge by Moura. Despite the heavy tackle, Keane did not have much of a reaction to the challenge.
Kane certainly not the only culprit, says Dyche“The strange thing about football is that on one night you have a player who, in theory, is very close to getting a broken ankle and nothing is said, and another gets a broken eyelash and it’s like the world is going to end,” stated Dyche.
“But that’s society and how things have changed. (The Kane incident) was pretty much nothing, but football has changed. Everyone has become so precious, haven’t they? The rules are so precious, in society as well as football.”
“I’ve been on about it for years. Millions of kids see footballers cheat every week, diving all over the place, and no one says a word.”
“Someone gets flicked in the eyelash and it becomes a big situation. That’s just the way it is now. And that’s not about being a football manager; it’s just being human. If lads go down in training I do tell them to get up. I have my own authentic standards.”
Everton will look to stay out of the relegation zone when they face Manchester United on Saturday. Spurs, on the other hand, could use some help by the Toffees in their quest for a Champions League place. United are currently three points ahead of the north London outfit for fourth in the Premier League.
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In this week's landmark announcement of the new 24/7 soccer streaming channel CBS Sports Golazo Network, one element stands out as a major obstacle. To be exact, CBS faces the impossible task of trying to keep viewers tuned in to its morning show, and keeping everyone happy at the same time. Morning Footy is just […] In this week’s landmark announcement of the new 24/7 soccer streaming channel CBS Sports Golazo Network, one element stands out as a major obstacle. To be exact, CBS faces the impossible task of trying to keep viewers tuned in to its morning show, and keeping everyone happy at the same time.
Morning Footy is just one feature of many included in the CBS Sports Golazo Network that’ll launch on April 11 on Paramount+, among other places. However, since the two-hour weekday morning show (from 7-9 AM ET) starts out the day’s coverage, it’s an important piece of the puzzle. In fact, it’s the marquee show on the network.
Soccer fandom in the United States is so fractured. Depending on what team you support, you may fall into one of the many camps listed at the very bottom of this article. From personal experience, we often find there is quite a lot of hostility between the rival camps.
So, trying to keep the attention of viewers tuning in to Morning Footy is going to be almost impossible. How does a new show tackle that? It’ll be interesting to see if and how they pull it off. For instance, we already have the excellent daily soccer show, ESPN FC. Will Morning Footy be able to come anywhere close to that?
How do you win over a fragmented audience?In an exclusive interview with World Soccer Talk, Pete Radovich, vice president of production and senior creative director at CBS Sports, shared his thoughts about how to win over an audience with such diverse tastes.
“That is the toughest needle to thread. We’ve got 32+ leagues to cover from around the world. That is going to be a work in progress.”
Radovich explained that the production people behind the scenes at CBS Sports are hardcore fans, which should help.
“There is no perfect formula,” Radovich added. “Nobody’s handing me a guidebook or an instruction manual that says what you do. We’re going to find out pretty quickly if we’re hitting the right places, and if we’re not.
“Obviously, we’re going to focus as much as we can on storylines that matter to American fans. And if that’s American players playing in Europe, or MLS or NWSL, we’re going to do that. NWSL is our league, MLS isn’t, but we’re going to cover them nonetheless.”
He also gave the example of last weekend’s Liverpool-Man United game, mentioning that a story like that would undoubtedly lead off their Monday morning coverage, as an example.
CBS Morning Footy: Thoughts on talent hiresCBS Sports have selected a quartet to appear on Morning Footy. It features Susannah Collins, Charlie Davies, Nico Cantor and stand-up comedian Alexis Guerreros. Jenny Chiu will also provide updates.
On first impression, the list of talent may not please a lot of fans of European soccer. The talent is qualified, but they’re mainly MLS people.
“If you’re a MLS fan, this is without question a place for you to end when you think about how connected all four of them are to that league,” said Radovich. “Susannah Collins, for years, did podcasts and events for MLS. Alexis Guerreros, obviously, [has] close ties to MLS. Charlie Davies played in MLS and covered the league. And Nico, living in Miami, has been a fan of the league since he could walk.”
Despite this, Morning Footy plans to feature guest appearances from experts on European soccer from their other shows including Guillem Balague. But based on the MLS-heavy talent CBS Sports have selected for the show thus far, it’s a disappointing decision. In my opinion, CBS Sports is focusing too much attention on the American players in Europe. Most soccer fans support teams, not players. For example, there’s a reason why the Premier League has been getting the highest rated viewing numbers for soccer games in the United States in 2023. And it isn’t because of Americans playing there.
We love to see the Americans succeed in Europe, too, but we don’t make it the end all and be all of our being.
Social media is not a barometer of real lifePart of the issue is that CBS Sports are using Twitter as a barometer to drive their decisions, but Twitter is not an accurate representation of real life. If it was, Hillary Clinton would have become president in 2017, and Jeremy Corbyn would be British prime minister.
Going back to the subject of talent, CBS Sports could have easily picked more qualified talent that are much better analysts on world soccer particularly when CBS Sports’ bread and butter for soccer coverage is the UEFA Champions League and Serie A. Some of the Americans they could have hired even work for CBS Sports (Ian Joy and Mike Lahoud, just as two examples). CBS’ Nigel Reo-Coker, not an American, would have been a good fit too.
While their UEFA Champions League coverage has been good, the CBS Sports studio programming sometimes seems to be more focused on creating content for social media. It can be a bit much, at times. Hence, my concerns about Morning Footy, and whether they’ll follow a similar strategy where a lot of the content will end up on Twitter and Instagram.
Coverage wise, Morning Footy will certainly cover a wide variety of topics and discussion for leagues around the world, even those that CBS Sports don’t have the rights to.
Inspiration for Morning Footy?As we saw with Soccer Morning, hosted by Jason Davis, the concept of a morning show can work. However, a lot of the success for Soccer Morning was due to the interaction with the audience (i.e. live phone calls) as well as bringing on guests from a various publications.
The sense we get about CBS Sports is that their show will likely feel more corporate where they’ll bring in guests who are affiliated with CBS Sports instead of opening it up to new voices from outside their sports network.
If Morning Footy can figure out a way to keep all of the soccer groups listed below entertained and informed, it’ll be a huge achievement.
• USMNT fans
• Fans of women’s soccer
• MLS fans
• Liga MX fans
• Fans of a Premier League team, or an English soccer club
• Bundesliga fans
• And others.
EA Sports has unveiled the rebrand of its soccer tags, the first since the company parted ways with FIFA. In the past, the FIFA video game franchise was the most popular sports video game in the world. However, the split means the two former partners are now competitors, as FIFA plans to create its own […] EA Sports has unveiled the rebrand of its soccer tags, the first since the company parted ways with FIFA. In the past, the FIFA video game franchise was the most popular sports video game in the world. However, the split means the two former partners are now competitors, as FIFA plans to create its own video game.
Regardless, EA Sports’ new title, EA SPORTS FC, caters to the global audience of more than 150 million players across multiple platforms. While losing FIFA does take away some licensing, EA SPORTS FC still has over 19,000 licensed players from 700 teams across 30 leagues. That includes top competitions and partners such as the Premier League, LaLiga, NWSL and CONMEBOL.
The new identity, vision and logo of EA Sports’s soccer video game takes inspiration from triangles. According to the EA Sports press release, this is a dominant shape in the culture of soccer, representing the game in multiple dimensions. That includes passing techniques, set plays and more.
In the near future, the EA SPORTS FC brand will roll out across more than 100 matches. For example, the badges on the sleeve of Premier League referees may display the EA SPORTS FC logo, which is a triangle.
The first edition of the game itself usually does not come out until the fall. However, it could come out as early as July 2023 right before the new seasons start.
🚨 EA SPORTS FC Leagues 👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/nMkO4x43Y4
— FUTZone – #FIFA23 News (@FUTZONEFIFA) April 6, 2023
EA Sports without the FIFA brandThe partnership between FIFA and EA Sports started way back in 1993. The game is wildly successful, especially considering the microtransactions within the game. In the past, FIFA earned $150 million annually from EA Sports. However, the world’s governing body for the sport wanted to up it to $250 million per year, and that caused a rift in the relationship. Over the past two decades, the game earned $20 billion in sales.
At the time of the separation, EA Sports said its game would continue to be the forefront of soccer video games.
“Our vision for EA Sports FC is to create the largest and most impactful football club in the world, at the epicenter of football fandom,” said EA chief executive Andrew Wilson.
However, FIFA President Gianni Infantino responded. He said FIFA’s own game will be the best in soccer gaming.
“I can assure you that the only authentic, real game that has the FIFA name will be the best one available for gamers and football fans,” said Infantino.
NBCUniversal continues to evolve its Peacock streaming service for US fans of European soccer. Beginning this week, Peacock is rolling out a brand-new feature called Premier League Data Zone, which incorporates live data analysis into broadcasts of select Premier League matches. Premier League Data Zone features live augmented graphics and overlays, so you can see […] NBCUniversal continues to evolve its Peacock streaming service for US fans of European soccer. Beginning this week, Peacock is rolling out a brand-new feature called Premier League Data Zone, which incorporates live data analysis into broadcasts of select Premier League matches.
Premier League Data Zone features live augmented graphics and overlays, so you can see pertinent data that is collected from live player tracking systems. It’ll include on-pitch graphics and a border around the corner of the screen providing other game and player statistics.
Premier League Data Zone: Where to see it in actionBeginning Sunday, April 9, Peacock offers two streams of Liverpool against Arsenal. You can watch the NBC Sports main match production featuring commentator Peter Drury. Then a second stream of the game will be available in its US debut featuring commentators from the world-feed.
Some of the statistics tracked and can be shown on screen include:
- Real-time team and player statistics including passing accuracy, touches, sprints and total distance traveled, dribbles and opponents bypassed, pressures, and much more
- A live player movement tracker
- Player name graphics of whomever is possessing the ball
- On-pitch shot speed graphics
During April 2023, Premier League Data Zone is available for four games in total on Peacock. In addition to Liverpool versus Arsenal, it’ll be available on:
Manchester City vs Arsenal, April 26, 3PM ET (Peacock)
Spurs vs Man United, April 27, 3:15PM ET (Peacock)
Arsenal vs Chelsea, April 29, 12:30PM ET (NBC and Peacock)
Other enhancements expected on Peacock during 2023 is the addition of 4K streams for select Premier League games. Currently, Peacock is available for $4.99 per month, and also includes the 24/7 Premier League TV Channel in addition to thousands of movies and TV shows.
Liverpool plays Arsenal on Sunday, April 9 at 11:30AM ET. The game is available exclusively via Peacock Premium.
A new report has highlighted the incredible amount of money Premier League teams have paid their players. Flourish, a data analysis company, has published a bar graph that shows which English teams forked up the most money. The interactive graphic begins in 1992 and extends to the present season. The modern Premier League was founded […] A new report has highlighted the incredible amount of money Premier League teams have paid their players. Flourish, a data analysis company, has published a bar graph that shows which English teams forked up the most money. The interactive graphic begins in 1992 and extends to the present season.
The modern Premier League was founded in 1992 after top flight teams decided to break away from the English Football League. This decision was mostly made for financial reasons. The previous ‘First Division’ fell behind other leagues such as Italy’s Serie A and Spain’s LaLiga in revenue. Several key English players also decided to move to other European leagues as well.
Liverpool lead spending chart in 1992At the start of the newly formed-formed Premier League, Liverpool actually topped the player wages chart. The Reds had a combined salary bill of about $9.5 million. Comparing to today’s astronomical numbers, the club’s current goalkeeper, Alisson, makes slightly more annually by himself.
Fast forward to the start of the 21st century, Manchester United jumped Liverpool for the top spot. The Red Devils had paid their players a combined $221 million between 1992 and 2000. Up to this point, Liverpool and Arsenal rounded out the top three salary spenders during this timeframe. Manchester City ranked 21st of all Premier League teams in player wages between these dates.
Chelsea, City jump into top 3 of listHowever, things would obviously change for the blue side of Manchester, as well as with Chelsea. City began to receive a massive increase in investment following the club’s purchase by UAE vice president Sheikh Mansour in 2008. As a result player wages soon skyrocketed. Chelsea experienced a similar effect when Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich bought the Blues in 2003.
Today, both City and Chelsea have managed to jump near to the top of the list of cumulative Premier League player wages. Unsurprisingly, every ‘Big Six’ club is included in the top six of the chart.
Specifically speaking, The top individual salaries in the Premier League are Kevin de Bruyne, Erling Haaland, David de Gea, Jadon Sancho and Mohamed Salah.
Top 10 Premier League clubs in wages from start of EPL era1. Manchester United – $5.13 billion 2. Chelsea – $5.12 billion 3. Manchester City – $4.51 billion 4. Liverpool – $4.45 billion 5. Arsenal $3.99 billion 6. Spurs $2.70 billion 7. Everton $2.24 billion 8. Newcastle $1.95 billion 9. West Ham $1.86 billion 10. Aston Villa $1.68 billion
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You can watch the Brasileirão on US TV and streaming. The Brasileirão, otherwise known as the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, is the top flight of Brazilian soccer. With clubs like Flamengo, Santos, Corinthians and Palmeiras, the national league in Brazil is rife with top teams. At the same time, it constantly produces top products. Many […] You can watch the Brasileirão on US TV and streaming. The Brasileirão, otherwise known as the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, is the top flight of Brazilian soccer. With clubs like Flamengo, Santos, Corinthians and Palmeiras, the national league in Brazil is rife with top teams. At the same time, it constantly produces top products. Many of those make the jump over to Europe and represent the Brazil national team.
CBS holds the US rights to the Brasileirão, and it is almost exclusively available through streaming. CBS also holds the rights to the Argentine league, meaning it has the two major domestic leagues in South America under its umbrella. However, as stated, these games are almost exclusive to streaming. Therefore, you can find Brasileirão games on Paramount+, the paid-streaming platform from CBS.
Full coverage details of the league is available on the Brasileirão TV schedule.
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Watch Brasileirão on US TVFor English-language coverage, every game of the Brasileirão is available on Paramount+. There is the off chance it could be available on CBS Sports Network, but it would be simulcast on Paramount+, regardless. Same goes for the new CBS Sports Golazo channel. There are live broadcasts of games on that free-to-use channel. However, this channel also has coverage of other CBS properties, so it is no guarantee to see the Brasileirão on this channel.
In terms of Spanish-language coverage, Fanatiz and ViX+ carry games in the Brazilian top flight. Fanatiz is slightly more expensive than ViX+. It is $9.99 per month, while ViX+ is $6.99 per month. Both have extensive soccer coverage, and fortunately each covers the Brasileirão.
Top Brazilian divisionNot only has the Brasileirão been one of the top divisions in the Americas, but the talent coming out of the league is remarkable. Each year, there seems to be another Brazilian that is breaking on to the world’s stage. More often than not, they ply their trade in this league.
For example, Neymar played for Santos before switching over to Europe with Barcelona. Vinicius Junior rose through the ranks at Flamengo, then went to Real Madrid. Icons like Ronaldinho, Cafu, Rivaldo and Ronaldo rose to prominence in the Brasileirão.
There is always speculation that some of the current crop of players will be the next to make the switch. One of them, Endrick, already has an agreement to join Real Madrid, even though he is just 16 years old. Therefore, you can watch him in the Brasileirão until he makes his move.
The future of Mike Dean as a Premier League VAR official is in serious doubt. The former referee retired from his on-pitch duties at the end of the last season and transitioned to working in the review booth. However, the Daily Mail has revealed that Dean has not been appointed as a VAR official in […] The future of Mike Dean as a Premier League VAR official is in serious doubt. The former referee retired from his on-pitch duties at the end of the last season and transitioned to working in the review booth. However, the Daily Mail has revealed that Dean has not been appointed as a VAR official in nearly two months. He last worked an English match on February 11th, when Leicester City beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-1.
Premier League officials regularly criticizedAlthough Dean did not make any major mistakes in that particular game, VAR officials found themselves in hot water on the day. Arsenal played Brentford on the same day in north London. VAR official Lee Mason somehow failed to recognize that Christian Norgaard was offside for Brentford’s lone goal. The Bees midfielder was clearly in an offside position leading up to Ivan Toney’s game-tying goal. The match finished level at 1-1.
Lee Mason FORGOT to draw the offside lines on Ivan Toney's equaliser.
Christian Norgaard was offside in the build-up. Had the lines been drawn, the goal would have been disallowed.
Arsenal would be 8 points clear… 😬 pic.twitter.com/V5TYUzhpNO
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) February 12, 2023
On the same day, VAR John Brooks applied incorrect lines to his monitor when checking for another potential offside. Brooks was in the booth for Brighton’s visit to Crystal Palace. The official wrongly ruled out a goal for the Seagulls that would have ultimately won the match. Mason departed his position as VAR six days later, while Brooks was essentially suspended.
Along with Mason, Neil Swarbrick is also leaving his role as Premier League’s lead VAR. Now, it also seems as if Dean could join the duo in retirement. Howard Webb, who was recently appointed chief refereeing officer for Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), is clearly making changes to the system.
Mike Dean has made VAR mistakes throughout current seasonWhile Dean was not exactly at fault during the infamous day in February, he has made a plethora of mistakes in the booth this season. The former Premier League referee failed to send off Tottenham’s Cristian Romero after a violent hair pull on Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella in August. He then missed a red card tackle by Bournemouth’s Jefferson Lerma in October. Dean also wrongly awarded Fulham a penalty against Newcastle in January.
After transitioning to the VAR booth, Dean was given a monthly column in the Daily Mail. However, he has not posted anything for the news outlet since his last match in February.
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Jose Mourinho has reportedly been offered at least $125 million to become head coach of the Saudi Arabia national team. Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport claims that the offer is for a two-year deal. If the Portuguese manager accepts, he would become the highest-paid coach in the world. There are also significant options to be […] Jose Mourinho has reportedly been offered at least $125 million to become head coach of the Saudi Arabia national team. Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport claims that the offer is for a two-year deal. If the Portuguese manager accepts, he would become the highest-paid coach in the world.
There are also significant options to be included in a potential contract with Saudi Arabia. Mourinho could choose to tear up the deal after the first year. Or, ‘The Special One’ could also opt to extend the contract until 2026. This latter option would keep Mourinho at the helm for the 2026 World Cup.
Reunion with Ronaldo also possibleAlong with the national team, Saudi club Al-Nassr is also interested in bringing in Mourinho. Current team head coach Rudi Garcia is likely to depart the club at the end of the season. Cristiano Ronaldo plays for Al-Nassr after signing for the team back in January. Mourinho and Ronaldo previously worked together at Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013. The duo collected the LaLiga title in 2012.
Mourinho is currently head coach for Serie A club Roma. He was brought in ahead of the 2021/22 campaign and has managed to win about 53% of his total matches in charge of the Italian club. Mourinho won the newly formed Europa Conference League in his first season with Roma. It was the club’s first trophy in 14 years.
Jose Mourinho could switch to Saudi Arabia with Roma uncertaintyNevertheless, Mourinho’s role with Roma is currently up in the air. Despite winning the third-tiered European tournament, the club finished sixth in the domestic table last season. Roma are currently fifth in the Serie A table and the club’s brass expect Champions League soccer.
Along with results on the pitch, the coach has also been at odds with team officials over transfers. According to reports in Italy, Mourinho demands at least a new striker, midfielder and defender when the summer window opens.
Get Football Daily also claims that the coach wants his future secured as soon as possible. However, the two sides have apparently not yet discussed plans. Mourinho has one more year remaining on his current contract with Roma.
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The anticipation for Wrexham against Notts County could not be greater. Two historically talented teams are taking the National League season down to the wire. Only one gets an automatic spot in the Football League. For Notts County, it would be a return to the Football League for the first time since the 2018/19 campaign. […] The anticipation for Wrexham against Notts County could not be greater. Two historically talented teams are taking the National League season down to the wire. Only one gets an automatic spot in the Football League. For Notts County, it would be a return to the Football League for the first time since the 2018/19 campaign. Wrexham’s wait, though, is even longer. The last time Wrexham competed in the Football League was the 2007/08 season.
The two battle on Monday, April 10, at 10 AM ET. A Wrexham win would create a potential six-point gap over Notts County, depending on what happens in the lead-up game. However, if County can win at the Racecourse Ground, the title race heats up exponentially. The final four games for Notts County and five games for Wrexham would be a battle through until the end of the regular season on April 29.
In the National League, only the first place finisher is automatically promoted. In the Championship, League One and League Two, either three or four teams are promoted. In fact, in each of those, the top two teams are automatically promoted. However, in the National League, only the league champions get an automatic spot. As of now, Wrexham holds that spot. However, one of its losses this season came at Notts County on October 4. That was the last time Wrexham lost a game, picking up 23 wins and five draws over the next 28 games.
Notts County, which is in second, would enter a playoff with the five teams beneath it. For reference, there is a 25-point gap between Notts County and third-place Woking. County could still win that playoff, but the pressure could mount in a one-off contest. That is what happened last season, as County lost in the playoffs eliminator.
Anticipation increasing as Wrexham hosts Notts CountyPresently, both teams are on fantastic seasons. Both clubs are on pace to smash National League records, and some are already broken. Both clubs broke the long-standing National League record for goals. It is increasingly likely that the two will also break records for wins and points in a season. In fact, Wrexham is already at the current record for wins, and Notts County is only two behind it.
We are firmly into the business end of the Vanarama National League season and records look almost certain to topple 📈
🧵 Here are a few that might fall…
Let us know your thoughts!#TheVanarama | @Vanarama
— The National League (@TheVanaramaNL) February 20, 2023
Of course, only one team can win this game. It is not a title-clinching scenario for either team. But, it would set the right path. Fortunately, the growing contingent of Wrexham fans in the United States, or even the Notts County supporters, can watch this game.
It is perhaps the biggest National League game in history, and certainly over recent seasons. National League TV is broadcasting the match on Monday at 10 a.m. ET.
Just before this, Wrexham has a tune-up against Halifax Town on Good Friday. Hoping that the title is well within reach, the Red Dragons expect over 5,000 of their supporters will travel to stand in the away end against Halifax.
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Spanish journalist Guillem Balague has claimed that the MLS offer to Lionel Messi falls short of other potential deals. Inter Miami, the most likely American team to sign the Argentine, can't offer what Paris Saint-Germain and Al-Hilal can. Balague has contributed to many news outlets in Europe. He is also the author of a biography […] Spanish journalist Guillem Balague has claimed that the MLS offer to Lionel Messi falls short of other potential deals. Inter Miami, the most likely American team to sign the Argentine, can’t offer what Paris Saint-Germain and Al-Hilal can. Balague has contributed to many news outlets in Europe. He is also the author of a biography about Messi as well.
“In MLS, they can never pay what Al-Hilal and PSG can offer,” proclaimed Balague. “The hope for Inter is that Messi feels it’s time to abandon the elite and be in a quieter place to be ready for the Copa America.”
“Anyone that says Messi has decided one way or the other would be lying. He will take a decision at some point of course, but the priority is to stay in the elite game until 2024 and the Copa America, which puts PSG still in the forefront.”
Messi MLS offer does not quell PSG uncertaintiesPSG officials are frantically trying to tie down their superstar to another contract. Messi would apparently favor remaining in a competitive league and possibly collecting one more Champions League trophy. However, there are some uncertainties about potentially staying in Paris.
“The message that Messi got was that PSG will keep the same financial conditions, which is not a problem, but that they had to reduce the wage list which makes the team less competitive,” continued Balague.
Lionel Messi's reported contract offer to play in Saudi Arabia 💰 pic.twitter.com/xAdJbdqhvv
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) April 6, 2023
“It is also not clear if the manager (Christophe Galtier) will be replaced and who will come in. In Qatar, the talk is that the team line-up will vary by four to five players, which makes next season a bit of an uncertainty.”
The Independent claims, however, that Inter is willing to offer Messi stake in the club to help sweeten the deal.
Barcelona reunion seems financially unfeasible Barcelona would also love to have Messi back, but financial difficulties make the deal very unlikely. “How is it possible that Barcelona, who are in a similar situation to what they were when Messi left, think they can afford Messi?” asked Balague. “And why don’t they start negotiations?”
“Nobody has approached Jorge (the player’s father) or Leo to tell them how to put all that together with a financial package. Barcelona still need to reduce their wage list by 200 million euros.”
Ultimately, Messi’s final decision could come down to either picking the best financial package or competing at the highest level. There is certainly no doubting that the 35-year-old can still play at a top level. Messi has racked up 17 goals and 17 assists in 31 combined Ligue 1 and Champions League matches.
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Chelsea named Frank Lampard as caretaker manager for the remainder of the current campaign. The former club legend played over 600 total matches for the Blues. He also previously managed Chelsea from the summer of 2019 to January of 2021. Lampard returns to coaching following his departure from Everton three months ago. "We are delighted […] Chelsea named Frank Lampard as caretaker manager for the remainder of the current campaign. The former club legend played over 600 total matches for the Blues. He also previously managed Chelsea from the summer of 2019 to January of 2021. Lampard returns to coaching following his departure from Everton three months ago.
“We are delighted to welcome Frank back to Stamford Bridge,” a joint statement by co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali read. “Frank is a Premier League Hall of Famer and a legend at this club. As we continue our thorough and exhaustive process for a permanent head coach, we want to provide the club and our fans with a clear and stable plan for the remainder of the season. We want to give ourselves every chance of success and Frank has all of the characteristics and qualities we need to drive us to the finish line.”
Club legend taking role one step at a time Chelsea are currently discussing the permanent position with multiple applicants. Luis Enrique, Julian Nagelsmann, Antonio Conte and Xabi Alonso are reportedly among the candidates for the role.
BREAKING: Frank Lampard has accepted an offer to manage Chelsea until the end of the season 🤝🔵pic.twitter.com/xpMhsHYUD1
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 6, 2023
Reporters asked Lampard about his potential permanent status during a press conference. “No, I think the explanation of my role speaks for itself, so I’m not getting ahead of myself,” replied Lampard.”
“I want to do the job to the best of my ability and in a way that can impact the club. I want to do the best I possibly can until the end of the season and after that, we’ll see what happens.”
Lampard says Chelsea caretaker manager was ‘easy decision’Lampard also faced questions about taking just a temporary job. “It was an easy decision for me because this is my club,” stated Lampard.
“I’m also a very practical person. I’ve been on a different path since I left Chelsea, but to come back as I’ve been asked and be back here with a belief that I can help until the end of the season is really great. I’m delighted to get the opportunity and I’m thankful.”
Lampard’s first match back in charge at the club will be against Wolves on Saturday. He will then have the tough task of facing Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals next week.
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Known as the "Old Firm", Celtic vs Rangers is one of the fiercest local derbies anywhere on Earth, and we've got the details for you on how to watch. Where to find Celtic vs Rangers WHO Celtic vs. Rangers WHAT Scottish Premiership WHEN 7:30am ET / 4:30am PT • Saturday, April 8, 2023 WHERE CBS […] Known as the “Old Firm”, Celtic vs Rangers is one of the fiercest local derbies anywhere on Earth, and we’ve got the details for you on how to watch.
Where to find Celtic vs Rangers
| WHO | Celtic vs. Rangers | | WHAT | Scottish Premiership | | WHEN | 7:30am ET / 4:30am PT • Saturday, April 8, 2023 | | WHERE | CBS Sports Network, fuboTV, and DirecTV Stream | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
Viewers in the US can find Celtic vs Rangers in a few spots, depending on the competition.
The rights to the Scottish Premiership are held by CBS, which airs a match or two each week on its Paramount+ streaming service. They also carry the Scottish Championship and Scottish League Cup, the secondary cup competition in the country. Due to their popularity, either Rangers or Celtic are frequently featured in the games they select to broadcast.
However, select games are shown on CBS Sports Network, and considering that Celtic-Rangers is the marquee matchup in Scotland, this is often the location for the game. Sometimes these games are not simulcast on Paramount+, and thus you need a subscription to a service that carries CBSSN, such as fuboTV.
Watch Celtic vs Rangers on US TVFor the Scottish Cup, the main cup competition in the country, those rights are held by ESPN, with games shown via ESPN+. Obviously getting ESPN+ for the mere possibility of just one Celtic-Rangers cup matchup per year might not make sense, but the service also has LaLiga, Bundesliga, the FA Cup, and numerous other soccer leagues as well as an insane amount of other live sports. The Disney Bundle is also available, which pairs ESPN+ with Disney+ and Hulu for $12.99/month.
Streaming offers Paramount+ offers a free trial, and starts at $4.99/month for the “Essential” plan that includes ads. In addition to Scottish football, Paramount+ is also the home for UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Serie A, NWSL, the Argentine Primera, Brasileirão and more – plus a wide library of non-sports programming such as Star Trek and other shows and films.
For games shown on CBS Sports Network, fuboTV offers a free 7-day trial, and is $74.99/month after that. It features over 100 channels including those that air Scotland’s bigger neighbors to the south, the Premier League.
ESPN+, for Scottish Cup games, is $9.99/month, or $99.99 annually. The Disney Bundle is also available, which pairs ESPN+ with Disney+ and Hulu, adding a ton more content for $13.99/month.
History of the Old Firm rivalryThe two clubs are both based in Glasgow, Scotland’s biggest city. They are by a very wide margin the most successful clubs in the country, between them having won 107 league championships, 74 Scottish Cups, and 47 League Cups.
The rivalry on the pitch goes way back to the late 1800s, facing each other over 400 times in major, official competitions since then. But the ferocity of the rivalry goes beyond the field of play. Being close geographical rivals in the same city is certainly one factor. Celtic Park and Ibrox Stadium are only about four miles apart as the crow flies. But long histories of religious, political and social differences between supporters of each club contribute to the heightened animosity. Catholic-vs-Protestant, Loyalist-vs-Republican, British-vs-Irish, etc. are all part of the complex environment in which this fixture resides.
The 2012 financial collapse and subsequent liquidation, and reformation, of Rangers has added a new dimension to the rivalry. After being reformed as a new company and starting at the bottom of the Scottish League system in 2013, certain segments of the Celtic fanbase assert that today’s Rangers is not the true “Old Firm” club of years past. Despite the legal technicalities of the holding company of the Rangers identity, however, the fixture is no less important. Rangers were forced to start in the fourth tier from 2012/13, but in just four seasons quickly earned their way back into the Premiership. They won their first league title since being back up in 2020/21.
Old Firm PlayersDue to the nature of the rivalry, it is generally rare for players to play for both teams over the course of their career. Players such as Ally McCoist, James McGrory, Henrik Larsson, Kenny Dalglish, Derek Johnstone, Kris Boyd and others are some of the names that have made their mark on the derby.
United States national team fans have often had their eye on the Old Firm in the 21st century, with several notable players suiting up in Scotland. Claudio Reyna, DeMarcus Beasley, Maurice Edu, Carlos Bocanegra and Alejandro Bedoya have all played for Rangers, while more recently Timothy Weah and Cameron Carter-Vickers have represented Celtic.
Managers such as Bill Struth, Martin O’Neill, Brendan Rodgers, Steven Gerrard, WIllie Maley and Jimmie McGrory have steered their clubs though the treacherous territory of the Old Firm over the years.
| Titles Won | Celtic | Rangers | | Scottish Premiership / 1st Division | 52 | 55 | | Scottish Cup | 40 | 34 | | Scottish League Cup | 20 | 27 | | European Cup / Champions League | 1 | 0 | | European Cup Winners’ Cup | 0 | 1 | | Total | 113 | 117 |
All time results in all official competitions:
| Rangers | Draw | Celtic | | 168 | 102 | 162 |
Most recently, the two sides played to a 2-2 draw at Ibrox in the 20th week of the 2022/23 SPL season.
For the latest Scottish football schedules, visit our Scottish Premiership, Scottish Championship, Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup pages.
Benfica vs Porto is a clash between the two most successful teams in Portuguese football, and here's the rundown of how you can watch the game. O Clássico is as big of a game as they come in Portugal, the two sides hailing from the two largest cities in Portugal and boasting the biggest trophy […] Benfica vs Porto is a clash between the two most successful teams in Portuguese football, and here’s the rundown of how you can watch the game.
O Clássico is as big of a game as they come in Portugal, the two sides hailing from the two largest cities in Portugal and boasting the biggest trophy cases in the country.
Where to find Benfica vs Porto
| WHO | Benfica vs Porto | | WHAT | Portuguese Primeira Liga | | WHEN | 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT • Friday, April 7, 2023 | | WHERE | GolTV, Fubo, Fanatiz | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
Owing to the rights holders in the US, Benfica vs Porto can be tricky to find on your TV.
GolTV holds the rights to broadcast the Primeira Liga in the United States. Many cable and satellite providers no longer carry the network, so the easiest way to access this is via fuboTV.
In addition, fuboTV shows Taça de Portugal games – Portugal’s premier cup competition.
As both clubs consistently rank near the top of the league table, they also regularly feature in European competition. For Champions League and Europa League fixtures, CBS/Paramount+ holds the English rights in the USA, with Spanish games on ViX+ or, if Benfica is a featured matchup, on Univision/UniMás/TUDN. However, it should be noted that despite both playing in European competitions frequently, they have never faced each other in such an affair.
Watch Benfica vs Porto on fuboTV:
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History of the Benfica vs Porto rivalryThe history of the game goes back to 1912, when Benfica won an exhibition game between the two by a score of 8-2.
But before 1934 when the Primeira Liga was founded, the two clubs played within regional leagues, so matchups were few and far between. The first official match between the two was the final of the 1931 Campeonato de Portugal, the first national cup competition in Portugal (Benfica won, 3-0).
Since then, the two have taken turns, along with Lisbon’s Sporting CP, with periods of dominance in the Portuguese game.
Players like Eusébio, Nené, José Águas, Ángel Di Maria, David Luiz, João Félix, Pepe, Jorge Costa, Joao Pinto, Deco, Teófilo Cubillas and many others have graced the rivalry over the decades. Many quality mangers have prowled the sidelines as well, including José Mourinho, who managed both sides.
For more info, check out our Benfica page, complete with info and the latest TV and streaming schedules.
Successful interim managers in Europe can be hard to come by. Perhaps that is because of the fact that these coaches step in during bleak times to start with. Or, it is because the coaches are not suitable for the challenge. Whatever it may be, finding a successful one can go a long way when […] Successful interim managers in Europe can be hard to come by. Perhaps that is because of the fact that these coaches step in during bleak times to start with. Or, it is because the coaches are not suitable for the challenge. Whatever it may be, finding a successful one can go a long way when it comes to rebuilding for the future, or even winning in the present.
Chelsea sacked Graham Potter after just 22 Premier League games in charge. In his stead, Bruno Saltor entered the fray. His first result was a scoreless draw at home to Liverpool. Yet, Chelsea quickly named Frank Lampard a more ‘permanent’ interim manager, if you will. Lampard returns to Stamford Bridge as the manager until the end of the season.
Chelsea is still in the Champions League, so there is something to play for. The Blues may be a massive underdog against Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich and Manchester City lurk in the semifinals, should they advance. Yet, interim managers in the past have had success, particularly at Chelsea.
🇮🇹 Roberto Di Matteo
🇳🇱 Guus HiddinkFrank Lampard says he can speak from first hand of the positive impact an interim manager can have at a club. 💪 pic.twitter.com/NKBdiy40BQ
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) April 6, 2023
Some of these interim managers include those with immense success, something the Englishman may lack. However, with a squad as expensive and talented as Chelsea‘s, Lampard will hope he can join the following names when it comes to success in a short stint.
Most successful interim managers in EuropeRoberto di Matteo – ChelseaWhat better way to start than with Roberto di Matteo, the man who took over at Stamford Bridge and led the Blues to their first UEFA Champions League. Di Matteo stepped in for Andre Villas-Boas on March 4 of the 2011/12 campaign. With Chelsea picking up one win in five league games and a staggering 3-1 loss at Napoli in the Champions League round of 16, Roman Abramovich parted ways with Villas-Boas. Di Matteo, who was only an assistant at the time, took over with immediate success.
Chelsea defeated Birmingham City in an FA Cup replay. Then, the Blues picked up a league win against Stoke. Finally, rounding out a hectic nine-day spell, Chelsea pulled off a stunning comeback against Napoli in the Champions League. It required extra time, but Chelsea would move on.
From then on, Chelsea was a reformed team. While the Blues only finished sixth in the league, priorities were elsewhere. Chelsea knocked off both Leicester City and Tottenham in convincing fashion in the FA Cup. That set up an FA Cup Final tie against Liverpool, which Chelsea won, 2-1.
More famously, di Matteo led Chelsea to stunning victories in the Champions League. After easing past Benfica, Fernando Torres’s famous goal at Camp Nou sent Chelsea to its first European Cup Final. There, Didier Drogba’s 88th-minute equalizer set up a penalty shootout victory.
Chelsea did hire di Matteo on a permanent basis, but only lasted until late November in 2012.
Rafa Benitez – ChelseaDi Matteo’s replacement was Rafa Benítez, who was out of a job for two years after Inter Milan sacked him. With Chelsea sitting in third, Benitez maintained that position for the remainder of the season, a three-spot improvement on di Matteo in the previous season.
Benitez could not find the same success as di Matteo. For instance, Chelsea reached the semifinals of both the League Cup and FA Cup, losing to Southampton and Manchester City, respectively. However, Benitez had no say over the future of Chelsea in the Champions League. He did, however, get the club into the Europa League by finishing third in its Champions League group.
Sparta Prague, Steaua București, Rubin Kazan and Basel fell to Chelsea in the knockout stages of the Europa League, setting up a tie with Benfica in the Europa League Final. For the second-straight season, Chelsea used late heroics to win a European trophy.
Unlike di Matteo before him, Chelsea did not hire Benitez on a permanent basis. Jose Mourinho stepped in for his second stint at Stamford Bridge, and Benitez was bound for Napoli.
Hansi Flick – Bayern MunichIn terms of raw trophies, no interim managers in Europe can match the successful stint of Hansi Flick. Even though Niko Kovac led Bayern Munich to a league and cup double in 2018/19, Bayern was struggling by its standards to start the 2019/20 campaign. With the club a simply terrible fourth in the Bundesliga, Bayern sacked its manager, and brought in Hansi Flick, an assitant under Kovac.
What Flick accomplished at Bayern in that first partial season is no less than incredible. Granted, Bayern Munich is always the most talented team in Germany. But, the dominance from the German giants did not stop there. In the Bundesliga, Bayern won 21 of 24 games under interim Flick. It also dispatched four Bundesliga teams in the DFB-Pokal, winning the German Cup in the summer after the COVID-19 hiatus.
Then, in the Champions League, Flick put together a perfect record. He defeated Chelsea 7-1 on aggregate. Then, in just one game, Bayern famously rocked Barcelona, 8-2. After knocking off Lyon in the semifinals, Bayern defeated PSG, 2-1, in the UEFA Champions League Final. Bayern claimed the treble, becoming the second club to win two trebles in Europe.
During the COVID-19 break, and before those three trophies, Bayern extended Flick to a permanent managerial contract.
Zinedine Zidane – Real MadridAt the turn of the calendar year to 2016, Real Madrid was third in the league and out of the Copa del Rey due to fielding an ineligible player. Rafael Benitez, who replaced Carlo Ancelotti at the beginning of the season, was out, much to the delight of the Real faithful.
In his stead, a club legend as a player stepped in after coming up from the B-team coaching staff. Zinedine Zidane found great success in his five months at the helm. Domestically, Real Madrid found almost unmatched form. Zidane’s Real Madrid had 17 wins, two draws and a loss in the league. While Los Blancos finished second to Barcelona by a lone point, the club rode that form in Europe.
The 2014 Champions League winners picked up aggregate victories over Roma, Wolfsburg and Manchester City. The reward was a rematch of that 2014 Final against Atletico Madrid. The victory on penalties clinched Real Madrid’s 11th title in the competition. In doing so, it secured Zidane’s spot as the permanent manager of Real Madrid in the following season.
Guus Hiddink – ChelseaPerhaps the fact that Chelsea is on this five-person list three times indicates the club knows what it is doing when it sacks a manager in the middle of the season. Hiddink replaced Luiz Felipe Scolari in an up-and-down Chelsea season. At the time Hiddink arrived, Chelsea sat in fourth, with an upcoming challenging Champions League tie against Juventus. Moreover, the club was still alive in the FA Cup.
Hiddink thrived in each competition, losing just one game in his interim stint at Stamford Bridge. Despite the fact Chelsea only finished third, seven points back of Manchester United, it was a terrific turnaround. Hiddink dropped just four points in 13 games. He picked up a trophy with the FA Cup, as Chelsea knocked off Coventry City, Arsenal and Everton to lift the trophy.
It could have been a second trophy, too, if not for major controversy in the Champions League. In the semifinal tie against Barcelona, a number of controversial decisions went Barcelona’s way. Then, Iniesta shocked Stamford Bridge with a last-minute winner. Barcelona went on to defeat Manchester United in the Champions League Final.
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MLS, Apple and CBS Sports all face challenges in presenting soccer to its audiences. For MLS and Apple, the struggles revolve around convincing casual soccer fans to subscribe to a streaming package they may not want or believe in. With CBS, in their preparation for the launch of their new 24/7 soccer streaming channel, how do they win over an audience who may not be interested in anything outside their favorite team, league or competition?
On this podcast episode, we discuss the challenges in more detail, and share our analysis from more than two decades of experience working in the soccer industry (as well as watching thousands of soccer broadcasts).
In addition to focusing on the challenges facing MLS, Apple and CBS Sports, we dive into whether CBS Sports are going overboard with playing to the social media audience, a discussion about FOX Sports and whether they’re hurting Apple’s subscriptions to MLS Season Pass, who’s dropping the ball with broadcasts of US Open Cup, why fans of Bundesliga clubs should feel positive, how our viewing habits change the teams or leagues we watch, as well as discussing why there was a gap since our last podcast episode.
Here are all of the details of where you can watch West Ham vs Newcastle United on US television and via legal streaming: WHO West Ham vs Newcastle United WHAT English Premier League WHEN 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Wednesday, April 5, 2023 WHERE USA, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Sling Blue FREE TRIAL WATCH […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch West Ham vs Newcastle United on US television and via legal streaming:
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With Fubo, you can watch West Ham vs Newcastle United and tons more Premier League games with a 7-day trial. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC (in select cities), CNBC, USA, FOX (in select cities), FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox One.Here are the steps to take to watch the game with your free Fubo trial:1. Click on this link for the Fubo 7-day trial.2. Click on the red ‘Start your free trial’ button (see screengrab below)3. Click the “Next” button on the the next page. They you’ll enter your e-mail address to sign up (or you can use your Facebook or Google logins) (see screengrab below)4. During the sign-up process, you’ll select your plan level and enter billing info – you won’t be charged until the 7-day trial is over (see screengrab below)5. After signing up for the free trial, you’ll be taken to the Fubo main screen (see screengrab below)6. From here, you can either scroll down the page to see the TV listings which include your game (see screengrab below)7. Or you can click on the ‘Guide’ button at the top to see all of the channels available to you (see screengrab below)SEE MORE: Schedule of Premier League games on US TV and streamingCourtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Getty Images / Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Manchester United vs Brentford on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Manchester United vs Brentford WHAT English Premier League WHEN 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Wednesday, April 5, 2023 WHERE Peacock Premium STREAM WATCH NOW With Peacock Premium, you can watch Manchester […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Manchester United vs Brentford on US television and via legal streaming:
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With Peacock Premium, you can watch Manchester United vs Brentford and tons more Premier League games. Now with Peacock Premium, you can stream 175 Premier League matches per season that are exclusive to Peacock. Plus, you get access to the Premier League TV channel, which features Premier League reviews, previews, interview shows, daily news programs and classic Premier League games. Plus, it’ll include every single game of the 2022 World Cup in Spanish.Peacock Premium is only $4.99/month (or free for Comcast and COX customers).Replays of all 380 games for the 2021/22 season will be available to Peacock Premium subscribers. Matches will be available on replay and then for 30 days after they air.Peacock is widely available across different platforms and devices, including:• Computers: PC and Mac• Apple: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD • Google: Android, Android TV devices, Roku, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices • Microsoft’s Xbox One family of devices: Xbox One S and Xbox One X• VIZIO SmartCast TVs and LG Smart TVs • Sony PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 ProIn addition to all of the soccer coverage, Peacock Premium offers more than 20,000 hours of programming from NBC Universal including movies, TV shows, original programming and live TV channels.To learn more about Peacock, we’ve put together a how-to video.More resourcesCourtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund on US television and via legal streaming: WHO RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund WHAT DFB-Pokal WHEN 2:45pm ET / 11:45am PT • Wednesday, April 5, 2023 WHERE ESPN+, ESPNU, ESPN Deportes, fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Sling Orange STREAM WATCH NOW […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund on US television and via legal streaming:
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With ESPN+, you can watch RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund and tons more German soccer. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple, Android, and Amazon Fire devices, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Chromecast, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Oculus Go.Now with ESPN+, you can stream Bundesliga, LaLiga, Championship, League One, League Two, FA Cup, League Cup, US Open Cup, International Champions Cup, Eredivisie, Sweden’s Allsvenskan, MLS out-of-market games and USL.ESPN+ is only $9.99/month.Even better, ESPN is now offering The Disney Bundle that includes ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ for only $12.99 per month. Not only do you get all of the soccer with ESPN+, but you also get hit movies and TV shows with Hulu AND you get Disney+ that features Star Wars, Marvel movies, Disney movies and shows, films from Pixar and feature documentaries from National Geographic.In addition to all of the soccer coverage, ESPN+ also includes UFC, MLB, MLS, NHL, select PGA TOUR golf, Top Rank Boxing, cricket and Grand Slam tennis from Wimbledon to the US Open and Australian Open. Plus you get instant access to your favorite college sports like football, basketball, lacrosse, softball and more.There’s also the daily ESPN FC show, 30 For 30 documentaries, exclusive access to studio programs and more.Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Detroit City FC vs Gold Star FC Detroit on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Detroit City FC vs Gold Star FC Detroit WHAT Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup WHEN 7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT • Tuesday, April 4, 2023 WHERE Bleacher Report […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Detroit City FC vs Gold Star FC Detroit on US television and via legal streaming:
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Bleacher Report is the new home of the U.S. Open Cup, including the Detroit City FC vs Gold Star FC Detroit match. 2023 is the first year of an eight-year rights deal between US Soccer and Turner Sports, and as a result, the U.S. Open Cup will see select matches on the Bleacher Report YouTube channel, free of charge.The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is the oldest ongoing national soccer competition in the USA. Started in 1914 as the National Challenge Cup, the tournament was renamed in honor of pioneering NASL/MLS executive Lamar Hunt in 1999. The Open Cup features every professional independent team in the US. Every club from MLS, USL, and NISA participates, as well as the top amateur teams that qualify for the tournament proper. The winner earns a spot in the Concacaf Champions League. It is the only sports competition of its kind in the USA – where lower division teams can play against major league outfits in real, competitive matches. Exciting upsets, cinderella runs, and local derbies are beloved elements of the Cup.MLS teams have won the competition every year since the league began play in 1996, except once. 1999 saw the Rochester Rhinos of the A-League (now USL) complete a remarkable run to the title. 2022 nearly saw this repeated, as the Sacramento Republic of USL made the final, but would fall to Orlando City of MLS. Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Detroit City FC / Chattanooga FC
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Bayern Munich vs SC Freiburg on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Bayern Munich vs SC Freiburg WHAT DFB-Pokal WHEN 2:45pm ET / 11:45am PT • Tuesday, April 4, 2023 WHERE ESPN+, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Sling Orange STREAM WATCH NOW […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Bayern Munich vs SC Freiburg on US television and via legal streaming:
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With ESPN+, you can watch Bayern Munich vs SC Freiburg and tons more German soccer. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple, Android, and Amazon Fire devices, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Chromecast, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Oculus Go.Now with ESPN+, you can stream Bundesliga, LaLiga, Championship, League One, League Two, FA Cup, League Cup, US Open Cup, International Champions Cup, Eredivisie, Sweden’s Allsvenskan, MLS out-of-market games and USL.ESPN+ is only $9.99/month.Even better, ESPN is now offering The Disney Bundle that includes ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ for only $12.99 per month. Not only do you get all of the soccer with ESPN+, but you also get hit movies and TV shows with Hulu AND you get Disney+ that features Star Wars, Marvel movies, Disney movies and shows, films from Pixar and feature documentaries from National Geographic.In addition to all of the soccer coverage, ESPN+ also includes UFC, MLB, MLS, NHL, select PGA TOUR golf, Top Rank Boxing, cricket and Grand Slam tennis from Wimbledon to the US Open and Australian Open. Plus you get instant access to your favorite college sports like football, basketball, lacrosse, softball and more.There’s also the daily ESPN FC show, 30 For 30 documentaries, exclusive access to studio programs and more.Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Philadelphia Union vs Atlas on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Philadelphia Union vs Atlas WHAT Concacaf Champions League WHEN 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT • Tuesday, April 4, 2023 WHERE FS1, TUDN, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, ViX+ FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Philadelphia Union vs Atlas on US television and via legal streaming:
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With Fubo, you can watch Philadelphia Union vs Atlas and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC, CNBC, USA, FOX, FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox OneHere are the steps to take to watch with your free Fubo trial:1. Click on this link for the Fubo 7-day trial.2. Click on the red ‘Start for free’ button (see screengrab below)3. On the login page, enter your e-mail address to sign up (or you can use your Facebook or Google logins) (see screengrab below)>4. After entering your login details and signing up for the free trial, you’ll be taken to the Fubo main screen (see screengrab below)5. From here, you can either scroll down the page to see the TV listings (see screengrab below)6. Or you can click on the ‘Guide’ button at the top to see all of the channels available to you (see screengrab below)Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Getty Images
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Chelsea vs Liverpool on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Chelsea vs Liverpool WHAT English Premier League WHEN 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Tuesday, April 4, 2023 WHERE Peacock Premium STREAM WATCH NOW With Peacock Premium, you can watch Chelsea vs Liverpool […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Chelsea vs Liverpool on US television and via legal streaming:
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With Peacock Premium, you can watch Chelsea vs Liverpool and tons more Premier League games. Now with Peacock Premium, you can stream 175 Premier League matches per season that are exclusive to Peacock. Plus, you get access to the Premier League TV channel, which features Premier League reviews, previews, interview shows, daily news programs and classic Premier League games. Plus, it’ll include every single game of the 2022 World Cup in Spanish.Peacock Premium is only $4.99/month (or free for Comcast and COX customers).Replays of all 380 games for the 2021/22 season will be available to Peacock Premium subscribers. Matches will be available on replay and then for 30 days after they air.Peacock is widely available across different platforms and devices, including:• Computers: PC and Mac• Apple: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD • Google: Android, Android TV devices, Roku, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices • Microsoft’s Xbox One family of devices: Xbox One S and Xbox One X• VIZIO SmartCast TVs and LG Smart TVs • Sony PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 ProIn addition to all of the soccer coverage, Peacock Premium offers more than 20,000 hours of programming from NBC Universal including movies, TV shows, original programming and live TV channels.To learn more about Peacock, we’ve put together a how-to video.More resourcesCourtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Leeds vs Nottingham Forest on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Leeds vs Nottingham Forest WHAT English Premier League WHEN 2:45pm ET / 11:45am PT • Tuesday, April 4, 2023 WHERE USA, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Sling Blue FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW With […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Leeds vs Nottingham Forest on US television and via legal streaming:
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With Fubo, you can watch Leeds vs Nottingham Forest and tons more Premier League games with a 7-day trial. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC (in select cities), CNBC, USA, FOX (in select cities), FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox One.Here are the steps to take to watch the game with your free Fubo trial:1. Click on this link for the Fubo 7-day trial.2. Click on the red ‘Start your free trial’ button (see screengrab below)3. Click the “Next” button on the the next page. They you’ll enter your e-mail address to sign up (or you can use your Facebook or Google logins) (see screengrab below)4. During the sign-up process, you’ll select your plan level and enter billing info – you won’t be charged until the 7-day trial is over (see screengrab below)5. After signing up for the free trial, you’ll be taken to the Fubo main screen (see screengrab below)6. From here, you can either scroll down the page to see the TV listings which include your game (see screengrab below)7. Or you can click on the ‘Guide’ button at the top to see all of the channels available to you (see screengrab below)SEE MORE: Schedule of Premier League games on US TV and streamingCourtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago / Getty Images
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur WHAT English Premier League WHEN 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Monday, April 3, 2023 WHERE USA, Universo, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Sling Blue FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur on US television and via legal streaming:
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With Fubo, you can watch Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur and tons more Premier League games with a 7-day trial. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC (in select cities), CNBC, USA, FOX (in select cities), FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox One.Here are the steps to take to watch the game with your free Fubo trial:1. Click on this link for the Fubo 7-day trial.2. Click on the red ‘Start your free trial’ button (see screengrab below)3. Click the “Next” button on the the next page. They you’ll enter your e-mail address to sign up (or you can use your Facebook or Google logins) (see screengrab below)4. During the sign-up process, you’ll select your plan level and enter billing info – you won’t be charged until the 7-day trial is over (see screengrab below)5. After signing up for the free trial, you’ll be taken to the Fubo main screen (see screengrab below)6. From here, you can either scroll down the page to see the TV listings which include your game (see screengrab below)7. Or you can click on the ‘Guide’ button at the top to see all of the channels available to you (see screengrab below)SEE MORE: Schedule of Premier League games on US TV and streamingCourtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Getty Images / Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch PSG vs Lyon on US television and via legal streaming: WHO PSG vs Lyon WHAT Ligue 1 WHEN 2:45pm ET / 11:45am PT • Sunday, April 2, 2023 WHERE beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, fuboTV, Fanatiz, Sling World Sports, and Sling Latino FREE […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch PSG vs Lyon on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | PSG vs Lyon | | WHAT | Ligue 1 | | WHEN | 2:45pm ET / 11:45am PT • Sunday, April 2, 2023 | | WHERE | beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, fuboTV, Fanatiz, Sling World Sports, and Sling Latino | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
With fuboTV, you can watch PSG vs Lyon and tons more Ligue 1 games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.Now with fuboTV, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC (in select cities), CNBC, USA, FOX (in select cities), FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.Plus fuboTV, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.The fuboTV app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox One.Here are the steps to take to watch the game with your free fuboTV trial:1. Click on this link for the fuboTV 7-day trial.2. Click on the red ‘Start your free trial’ button (see screengrab below)3. Click the “Next” button on the the next page. They you’ll enter your e-mail address to sign up (or you can use your Facebook or Google logins) (see screengrab below)4. During the sign-up process, you’ll select your plan level and enter billing info – you won’t be charged until the 7-day trial is over (see screengrab below)5. After signing up for the free trial, you’ll be taken to the fuboTV main screen (see screengrab below)6. From here, you can either scroll down the page to see the TV listings which include your game (see screengrab below)7. Or you can click on the ‘Guide’ button at the top to see all of the channels available to you (see screengrab below)Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Napoli vs AC Milan on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Napoli vs AC Milan WHAT Serie A WHEN 2:45pm ET / 11:45am PT • Sunday, April 2, 2023 WHERE Paramount+ FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day free trial […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Napoli vs AC Milan on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Napoli vs AC Milan | | WHAT | Serie A | | WHEN | 2:45pm ET / 11:45am PT • Sunday, April 2, 2023 | | WHERE | Paramount+ | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day free trial promotion for new subscribers, giving fans the ability to watch a ton of soccer fans (and other content) for free.After the 7-day trial, Paramount+ is just $4.99 per month.Paramount+ features more than 2,000 live matches each year. In addition to Serie A, the extensive portfolio of soccer properties also includes Coppa Italia, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League; The Women’s Cup; NWSL; Concacaf national team competitions (Men’s World Cup Qualifiers, Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, Men’s Nations League, and Women’s Nations League); Argentina’s Liga Profesional de Fútbol; Brazil’s Campeonato Brasileirão Série A; and AFC competitions (AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar, AFC Champions League, AFC Women’s Asian Cup and AFC Asian Cup).Paramount+ includes exclusive original programs such as Evil, Star Trek Discovery, Star Trek Picard, The Good Fight, and The Stand, as well as movies including A Quiet Place Part II, Infinite and more. You can also stream CBSN (CBS News), CBS Sports HQ and ET Live, as well as — with the Premium Plan — your local CBS network.Paramount+ is available on PC or Mac as well as Roku, iPhone and Android phones, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation 4, Samsung smart TV, Vizio and XBOX One.Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Here are the steps to sign up for your 7-day free trial to Paramount+:1. After clicking the ‘Try It Free’ button, you’ll see the following page that explains the two choices you’ll find. Click ‘Continue’ to be presented with the options:2. Choose between the ‘Limited Commercials’ or ‘Commercial Free’ option. If you want to save over 15% with an annual plan, click the checkbox. Then hit ‘Continue’ to move on.3. Next, you’ll need to create a free Paramount+ account:4. Enter your contact details, and click ‘Continue’ to move to the next step.5. The following page explains the free 7-day trial:6. Enter your payment details and then click ‘Start Paramount+’ to begin your free trial.Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Newcastle vs Manchester United on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Newcastle vs Manchester United WHAT English Premier League WHEN 11:30am ET / 8:30am PT • Sunday, April 2, 2023 WHERE USA, Telemundo, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Sling Blue FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Newcastle vs Manchester United on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Newcastle vs Manchester United | | WHAT | English Premier League | | WHEN | 11:30am ET / 8:30am PT • Sunday, April 2, 2023 | | WHERE | USA, Telemundo, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Sling Blue | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
With Fubo, you can watch Newcastle vs Manchester United and tons more Premier League games with a 7-day trial. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC (in select cities), CNBC, USA, FOX (in select cities), FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox One.Here are the steps to take to watch the game with your free Fubo trial:1. Click on this link for the Fubo 7-day trial.2. Click on the red ‘Start your free trial’ button (see screengrab below)3. Click the “Next” button on the the next page. They you’ll enter your e-mail address to sign up (or you can use your Facebook or Google logins) (see screengrab below)4. During the sign-up process, you’ll select your plan level and enter billing info – you won’t be charged until the 7-day trial is over (see screengrab below)5. After signing up for the free trial, you’ll be taken to the Fubo main screen (see screengrab below)6. From here, you can either scroll down the page to see the TV listings which include your game (see screengrab below)7. Or you can click on the ‘Guide’ button at the top to see all of the channels available to you (see screengrab below)SEE MORE: Schedule of Premier League games on US TV and streamingCourtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Real Madrid vs Valladolid on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Real Madrid vs Valladolid WHAT LaLiga WHEN 10:15am ET / 7:15am PT • Sunday, April 2, 2023 WHERE ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream STREAM WATCH NOW With ESPN+, you can […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Real Madrid vs Valladolid on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Real Madrid vs Valladolid | | WHAT | LaLiga | | WHEN | 10:15am ET / 7:15am PT • Sunday, April 2, 2023 | | WHERE | ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
With ESPN+, you can watch Real Madrid vs Valladolid and tons more LaLiga games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple, Android, and Amazon Fire devices, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Chromecast, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Oculus Go.Now with ESPN+, you can stream Bundesliga, LaLiga, Championship, League One, League Two, FA Cup, League Cup, US Open Cup, International Champions Cup, Eredivisie, Sweden’s Allsvenskan, MLS out-of-market games and USL.ESPN+ is only $9.99/month.Even better, ESPN is now offering The Disney Bundle that includes ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ for only $12.99 per month. Not only do you get all of the soccer with ESPN+, but you also get hit movies and TV shows with Hulu AND you get Disney+ that features Star Wars, Marvel movies, Disney movies and shows, films from Pixar and feature documentaries from National Geographic.In addition to all of the soccer coverage, ESPN+ also includes UFC, MLB, MLS, NHL, select PGA TOUR golf, Top Rank Boxing, cricket and Grand Slam tennis from Wimbledon to the US Open and Australian Open. Plus you get instant access to your favorite college sports like football, basketball, lacrosse, softball and more.There’s also the daily ESPN FC show, 30 For 30 documentaries, exclusive access to studio programs and more.Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch West Ham vs Southampton on US television and via legal streaming: WHO West Ham vs Southampton WHAT English Premier League WHEN 9:00am ET / 6:00am PT • Sunday, April 2, 2023 WHERE USA, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Sling Blue FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW With […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch West Ham vs Southampton on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | West Ham vs Southampton | | WHAT | English Premier League | | WHEN | 9:00am ET / 6:00am PT • Sunday, April 2, 2023 | | WHERE | USA, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Sling Blue | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
With Fubo, you can watch West Ham vs Southampton and tons more Premier League games with a 7-day trial. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC (in select cities), CNBC, USA, FOX (in select cities), FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox One.Here are the steps to take to watch the game with your free Fubo trial:1. Click on this link for the Fubo 7-day trial.2. Click on the red ‘Start your free trial’ button (see screengrab below)3. Click the “Next” button on the the next page. They you’ll enter your e-mail address to sign up (or you can use your Facebook or Google logins) (see screengrab below)4. During the sign-up process, you’ll select your plan level and enter billing info – you won’t be charged until the 7-day trial is over (see screengrab below)5. After signing up for the free trial, you’ll be taken to the Fubo main screen (see screengrab below)6. From here, you can either scroll down the page to see the TV listings which include your game (see screengrab below)7. Or you can click on the ‘Guide’ button at the top to see all of the channels available to you (see screengrab below)SEE MORE: Schedule of Premier League games on US TV and streamingCourtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Atlanta United vs RBNY on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Atlanta United vs RBNY WHAT Major League Soccer WHEN 7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT • Saturday, April 1, 2023 WHERE MLS Season Pass FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW MLS Season Pass is the […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Atlanta United vs RBNY on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Atlanta United vs RBNY | | WHAT | Major League Soccer | | WHEN | 7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT • Saturday, April 1, 2023 | | WHERE | MLS Season Pass | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
MLS Season Pass is the new home for Major League Soccer – where you can watch Atlanta United vs RBNY and every MLS game. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple TV, smartphone, tablet, Roku, and other smart streaming devices.New for 2023 as part of a 10-year rights deal with Apple, MLS Season Pass is a service direct from the league available through Apple TV that will stream every MLS game – including MLS Cup Playoffs and Leagues Cup – with no blackouts.The service also features MLS NEXT Pro (MLS 3rd division reserve league) and MLS NEXT games (youth development league), as well as exclusive team and league content available nowhere else.MLS Season Pass is available via the Apple TV app on all Apple iOS devices, Mac, PC, Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick, Android TV, Google TV, LG smart TVs, Panasonic smart TVs, Playstation 4 & 5, Roku streaming devices and smart TVs, Samsung smart TVs, Sony smart TVs, Vizio smart TVs, and Xbox One, One S, Series X and Series S. In addition, you can AirPlay or cast from your phone or computer to any compatible screen.Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Racing Louisville vs Washington Spirit on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Racing Louisville vs Washington Spirit WHAT National Women's Soccer League WHEN 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Saturday, April 1, 2023 WHERE Paramount+ FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW Paramount+ is now offering […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Racing Louisville vs Washington Spirit on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Racing Louisville vs Washington Spirit | | WHAT | National Women’s Soccer League | | WHEN | 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Saturday, April 1, 2023 | | WHERE | Paramount+ | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day free trial promotion for new subscribers, giving fans the ability to watch a ton of NWSL soccer (and other content) for free.After the 7-day trial, Paramount+ is just $4.99 per month.Paramount+ features more than 2,000 live matches each year. In addition to NWSL the extensive portfolio of soccer properties also includes Serie A, Coppa Italia, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League; The Women’s Cup; Concacaf national team competitions (Men’s World Cup Qualifiers, Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, Men’s Nations League, and Women’s Nations League); Argentina’s Liga Profesional de Fútbol; Brazil’s Campeonato Brasileirão Série A; and AFC competitions (AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar, AFC Champions League, AFC Women’s Asian Cup and AFC Asian Cup).Paramount+ includes exclusive original programs such as Evil, Star Trek Discovery, Star Trek Picard, The Good Fight, and The Stand, as well as movies including A Quiet Place Part II, Infinite and more. You can also stream CBSN (CBS News), CBS Sports HQ and ET Live, as well as — with the Premium Plan — your local CBS network.Paramount+ is available on PC or Mac as well as Roku, iPhone and Android phones, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation 4, Samsung smart TV, Vizio and XBOX One.Here are the steps to sign up for your 7-day free trial to Paramount+:1. After clicking the ‘Try It Free’ button, you’ll see the following page that explains the two choices you’ll find. Click ‘Continue’ to be presented with the options:2. Choose between the ‘Limited Commercials’ or ‘Commercial Free’ option. If you want to save over 15% with an annual plan, click the checkbox. Then hit ‘Continue’ to move on.3. Next, you’ll need to create a free Paramount+ account:4. Enter your contact details, and click ‘Continue’ to move to the next step.5. The following page explains the free 7-day trial:6. Enter your payment details and then click ‘Start Paramount+’ to begin your free trial.Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Elche vs FC Barcelona on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Elche vs FC Barcelona WHAT LaLiga WHEN 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Saturday, April 1, 2023 WHERE ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, fuboTV, and DirecTV Stream STREAM WATCH NOW With ESPN+, you can […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Elche vs FC Barcelona on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Elche vs FC Barcelona | | WHAT | LaLiga | | WHEN | 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Saturday, April 1, 2023 | | WHERE | ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, fuboTV, and DirecTV Stream | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
With ESPN+, you can watch Elche vs FC Barcelona and tons more LaLiga games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple, Android, and Amazon Fire devices, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Chromecast, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Oculus Go.Now with ESPN+, you can stream Bundesliga, LaLiga, Championship, League One, League Two, FA Cup, League Cup, US Open Cup, International Champions Cup, Eredivisie, Sweden’s Allsvenskan, MLS out-of-market games and USL.ESPN+ is only $9.99/month.Even better, ESPN is now offering The Disney Bundle that includes ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ for only $12.99 per month. Not only do you get all of the soccer with ESPN+, but you also get hit movies and TV shows with Hulu AND you get Disney+ that features Star Wars, Marvel movies, Disney movies and shows, films from Pixar and feature documentaries from National Geographic.In addition to all of the soccer coverage, ESPN+ also includes UFC, MLB, MLS, NHL, select PGA TOUR golf, Top Rank Boxing, cricket and Grand Slam tennis from Wimbledon to the US Open and Australian Open. Plus you get instant access to your favorite college sports like football, basketball, lacrosse, softball and more.There’s also the daily ESPN FC show, 30 For 30 documentaries, exclusive access to studio programs and more.Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Chelsea vs Aston Villa on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Chelsea vs Aston Villa WHAT English Premier League WHEN 12:30pm ET / 9:30am PT • Saturday, April 1, 2023 WHERE USA, Universo, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Sling Blue FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Chelsea vs Aston Villa on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Chelsea vs Aston Villa | | WHAT | English Premier League | | WHEN | 12:30pm ET / 9:30am PT • Saturday, April 1, 2023 | | WHERE | USA, Universo, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Sling Blue | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
With Fubo, you can watch Chelsea vs Aston Villa and tons more Premier League games with a 7-day trial. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC (in select cities), CNBC, USA, FOX (in select cities), FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox One.Here are the steps to take to watch the game with your free Fubo trial:1. Click on this link for the Fubo 7-day trial.2. Click on the red ‘Start your free trial’ button (see screengrab below)3. Click the “Next” button on the the next page. They you’ll enter your e-mail address to sign up (or you can use your Facebook or Google logins) (see screengrab below)4. During the sign-up process, you’ll select your plan level and enter billing info – you won’t be charged until the 7-day trial is over (see screengrab below)5. After signing up for the free trial, you’ll be taken to the Fubo main screen (see screengrab below)6. From here, you can either scroll down the page to see the TV listings which include your game (see screengrab below)7. Or you can click on the ‘Guide’ button at the top to see all of the channels available to you (see screengrab below)SEE MORE: Schedule of Premier League games on US TV and streamingCourtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago / Getty Images
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Arsenal vs Leeds United on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Arsenal vs Leeds United WHAT English Premier League WHEN 10:00am ET / 7:00am PT • Saturday, April 1, 2023 WHERE USA, Universo, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Sling Blue FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Arsenal vs Leeds United on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Arsenal vs Leeds United | | WHAT | English Premier League | | WHEN | 10:00am ET / 7:00am PT • Saturday, April 1, 2023 | | WHERE | USA, Universo, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Sling Blue | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
With Fubo, you can watch Arsenal vs Leeds United and tons more Premier League games with a 7-day trial. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC (in select cities), CNBC, USA, FOX (in select cities), FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox One.Here are the steps to take to watch the game with your free Fubo trial:1. Click on this link for the Fubo 7-day trial.2. Click on the red ‘Start your free trial’ button (see screengrab below)3. Click the “Next” button on the the next page. They you’ll enter your e-mail address to sign up (or you can use your Facebook or Google logins) (see screengrab below)4. During the sign-up process, you’ll select your plan level and enter billing info – you won’t be charged until the 7-day trial is over (see screengrab below)5. After signing up for the free trial, you’ll be taken to the Fubo main screen (see screengrab below)6. From here, you can either scroll down the page to see the TV listings which include your game (see screengrab below)7. Or you can click on the ‘Guide’ button at the top to see all of the channels available to you (see screengrab below)SEE MORE: Schedule of Premier League games on US TV and streamingCourtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Manchester City vs Liverpool on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Manchester City vs Liverpool WHAT English Premier League WHEN 7:30am ET / 4:30am PT • Saturday, April 1, 2023 WHERE Peacock Premium STREAM WATCH NOW With Peacock Premium, you can watch Manchester […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Manchester City vs Liverpool on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Manchester City vs Liverpool | | WHAT | English Premier League | | WHEN | 7:30am ET / 4:30am PT • Saturday, April 1, 2023 | | WHERE | Peacock Premium | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
With Peacock Premium, you can watch Manchester City vs Liverpool and tons more Premier League games. Now with Peacock Premium, you can stream 175 Premier League matches per season that are exclusive to Peacock. Plus, you get access to the Premier League TV channel, which features Premier League reviews, previews, interview shows, daily news programs and classic Premier League games. Plus, it’ll include every single game of the 2022 World Cup in Spanish.Peacock Premium is only $4.99/month (or free for Comcast and COX customers).Replays of all 380 games for the 2021/22 season will be available to Peacock Premium subscribers. Matches will be available on replay and then for 30 days after they air.Peacock is widely available across different platforms and devices, including:• Computers: PC and Mac• Apple: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD • Google: Android, Android TV devices, Roku, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices • Microsoft’s Xbox One family of devices: Xbox One S and Xbox One X• VIZIO SmartCast TVs and LG Smart TVs • Sony PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 ProIn addition to all of the soccer coverage, Peacock Premium offers more than 20,000 hours of programming from NBC Universal including movies, TV shows, original programming and live TV channels.To learn more about Peacock, we’ve put together a how-to video.More resourcesCourtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Our Benfica TV schedule has all the details on how to watch the Portuguese giants. S.L. Benfica is the most successful club in Portugal, holding a record 37 1st division and 26 domestic cup titles. They have never been relegated from the Primera Liga, and are one of the nation's "Big Three" clubs – the […] Our Benfica TV schedule has all the details on how to watch the Portuguese giants.
S.L. Benfica is the most successful club in Portugal, holding a record 37 1st division and 26 domestic cup titles. They have never been relegated from the Primera Liga, and are one of the nation’s “Big Three” clubs – the others being Sporting CP and FC Porto.
Benfica captured their two European Cup titles in back-to-back fashion in 1961-62, making them one of only eight repeat champions in European Cup/Champions League history.
Benfica on TV and streaming: U.S. only:
Founded: 1904
Stadium: Estádio da Luz
Manager: Roger Schmidt
Primeira Liga titles: 37 (record)
Taça de Portugal titles: 26 (record)
UEFA European Cup / Champions League titles: 2
Benfica TV Schedule and Streaming LinksOwing to the rights holders in the US, Benfica can be tricky to find on your TV.
GolTV holds the rights to broadcast the Primeira Liga in the United States. Many cable and satellite providers no longer carry the network, so the easiest way to access this is via fuboTV.
In addition, fuboTV shows Taça de Portugal games – Portgual’s premier cup competition.
As Benfica consistently finishes near the top of their league, they also regularly feature in European competition. For Champions League and Europa League fixtures, CBS/Paramount+ holds the English rights in the USA, with Spanish games on ViX+ or, if Benfica is a featured matchup, on Univision/UniMás/TUDN.
Watch Benfica on fuboTV:
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Benfica KitsBENFICA HISTORYSport Lisboa e Benfica, known to most of the world simply as Benfica, was founded in 1904. Based in Lisbon, they are the largest sports club by membership in Portugal, and the second largest in the world, with over 250,000 members.
They are one of three Portuguese clubs to have never been relegated from the Primeira Liga, along with Sporting CP and FC Porto who are their main rivals. The latin motto “E pluribus unum” and an eagle adorns the club crest, which gives them their nickname, As Águias. The club have worn red shirts and white shorts from the beginning – over a century ago.
Benfica play their home games at Estádio da Luz, the site of the 2014 and 2020 Champions League finals. The stadium replaced its predecessor of the same name which was their home from 1954-2002.
Benfica have won a record 37 Primeira Liga, 26 Taça de Portugal, and 7 Taça da Liga titles. They also won back-to-back European Cups in 1961-62. Their 84 total trophies make them the most decorated Portuguese club of all time. Their last Primeira triumph came in the 2018/19 season.
The Derby de Lisboa pits Benfica against Sporting, and is considered the biggest and most important rivalry in the country. O Clássico is between Benfica and FC Porto, with the two teams hailing from the two biggest cities in Portugal, and being the two most decorated clubs in the country.
Players such as Eusébio, Ángel Di Maria, João Felix, Luisão, Darwin Núñez, Raúl Jiménez and Bernardo Silva have taken the pitch for Benfica over the years.
In addition to football, Benfica also field teams in futsal, roller hockey, basketball, handball, rugby, and billiards, among other sports.
The easiest way to see a full schedule of what games are to come is to look at the Primeira Liga TV Schedule. You’ll usually find Benfica and rivals Porto and Sporting featured each week on GolTV.
As stated previously, beIN SPORTS carries Ligue 1 games. Oftentimes, beIN SPORTS is unavailable on cable or satellite providers. The best way to keep up is to use something like Fanatiz or fuboTV. For UEFA competitions like Champions League and Europa League, Paramount+ is your best bet.
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Burnley vs Sunderland on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Burnley vs Sunderland WHAT EFL Championship WHEN 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Friday, March 31, 2023 WHERE ESPN+ STREAM WATCH NOW With ESPN+, you can watch Burnley vs Sunderland and tons more […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Burnley vs Sunderland on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Burnley vs Sunderland | | WHAT | EFL Championship | | WHEN | 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Friday, March 31, 2023 | | WHERE | ESPN+ | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
With ESPN+, you can watch Burnley vs Sunderland and tons more Championship games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple, Android, and Amazon Fire devices, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Chromecast, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Oculus Go.Now with ESPN+, you can stream Bundesliga, LaLiga, Championship, League One, League Two, FA Cup, League Cup, US Open Cup, International Champions Cup, Eredivisie, Sweden’s Allsvenskan, MLS out-of-market games and USL.ESPN+ is only $9.99/month.Even better, ESPN is now offering The Disney Bundle that includes ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ for only $12.99 per month. Not only do you get all of the soccer with ESPN+, but you also get hit movies and TV shows with Hulu AND you get Disney+ that features Star Wars, Marvel movies, Disney movies and shows, films from Pixar and feature documentaries from National Geographic.In addition to all of the soccer coverage, ESPN+ also includes UFC, MLB, MLS, NHL, select PGA TOUR golf, Top Rank Boxing, cricket and Grand Slam tennis from Wimbledon to the US Open and Australian Open. Plus you get instant access to your favorite college sports like football, basketball, lacrosse, softball and more.There’s also the daily ESPN FC show, 30 For 30 documentaries, exclusive access to studio programs and more.Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Getty Images / Imago
The fight for Folarin Balogun looks to continue as the striker is set to meet with England coaches next week. Balogun was recently called up to the England U21 team, but he did not feature in the team's recent matches. He pulled out of the squad due to an apparent minor hamstring injury. Instead of […] The fight for Folarin Balogun looks to continue as the striker is set to meet with England coaches next week. Balogun was recently called up to the England U21 team, but he did not feature in the team’s recent matches. He pulled out of the squad due to an apparent minor hamstring injury.
Instead of reporting to the England U21s, Balogun traveled to the United States. The 21-year-old forward was even spotted in Orlando, where the USMNT happened to be training. Balogun made a stop in Tampa to catch a New York Yankees spring training game, as well.
England U21 coach confirms talks with BalogunDespite the trip Stateside, England U21 head coach Lee Carsley has confirmed that he will soon meet up with Balogun in France. The striker is currently on loan at Ligue 1 side Reims from Arsenal. “That is the plan,” said Carsley about visiting Balogun. “You’re always going to miss a player with that knack of scoring. He’s going to have to make a decision, so all we can do is tell him how much we rate him. The rest is down to him.”
🏴 Top English goalscorers in Europe's top five leagues 2022/23
◼️ Harry Kane – 21
◼️ Folarin Balogun – 17
◼️ Ivan Toney – 16
◼️ Marcus Rashford – 14
◼️ Bukayo Saka – 12 pic.twitter.com/tDg5B5OvIZ— Football Daily (@footballdaily) March 22, 2023
The highly rated striker is eligible to play for England, the United States and Nigeria. He has managed to rack up an impressive 18 goals in 29 total matches for Reims so far this season. Arsenal also tied Balogun down to a deal that extends until the summer of 2025.
USMNT in tug-of-war to get striker to change allegiancesWhile the meeting between the two sides could be worrisome for USMNT fans, it doesn’t necessarily mean that Balogun will choose England. The striker is surely taking his time to pick the best option. After all, it’s a massive decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly.
One aspect that could be seen as a positive for those wanting Balogun to choose the USMNT is the fact that England is sending their U21 coach for the meeting. The striker’s visit to Orlando was during a time in which the senior American team was training in the same area.
Balogun has made it clear that he wants to play at the highest level and he may not want to stick with an U21 team for too much longer. He would seemingly still be behind Harry Kane, Ivan Toney, Marcus Rashford and possibly even Callum Wilson and Tammy Abraham.
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Spurs managing football director Fabio Paratici has received an extended ban by FIFA. Paratici was previously handed a 30-month ban from working in Italian soccer. This was the result of a financial investigation into his former club, Juventus. However, the new suspension now covers the entire world of soccer. The world's governing body of the […] Spurs managing football director Fabio Paratici has received an extended ban by FIFA. Paratici was previously handed a 30-month ban from working in Italian soccer. This was the result of a financial investigation into his former club, Juventus. However, the new suspension now covers the entire world of soccer.
The world’s governing body of the sport confirmed on Wednesday that Paratici essentially must step down from his role at Spurs.
“FIFA can confirm that following a request by the Italian FA (FIGC), the chairperson of FIFA disciplinary committee has decided to extend the sanctions imposed by FIGC on several football officials to have worldwide effect,” FIFA said in a statement to The Guardian.
Tough few days at Tottenham after ban, manager sackingParatici has previously appealed the ban, but it looks as if he will soon depart Spurs. He also gave an interview to the club’s official website on Tuesday. He discussed a wide range of topics, including Antonio Conte’s departure. The Italian coach left Spurs earlier in the week after a tumultuous final few months at the helm.
“We know how difficult this season was for [Conte] personally, Gian Piero (Ventrone) died and (Gianluca) Vialli, and then his surgery,” Paratici stated. “The club supported him a lot with it and everyone is close to each other but then we arrive in this mutual agreement and I think the decision that we made was the right decision for everyone.”
Supporters call for statement after Spurs football director ban
This news adds further to the extremely concerning situation at the Club. No manager, no director of football and uncertainty around our star player and our end of season finish. Fans deserve to hear a clear statement of strategy from THFC https://t.co/4J4Jidj9cJ
— THST (@THSTOfficial) March 29, 2023
Following the latest updates on Paratici’s ban, Tottenham’s Supporters’ Trust issued a statement on the direction of the club. They even included worries about losing superstar striker Harry Kane as well. The England international’s current contract runs out in 2024.
“This news adds further to the extremely concerning situation at the club,” the statement read. “No manager, no director of football, and uncertainty around our star player and our end-of-season finish. Fans deserve to hear a clear statement of strategy.”
Spurs will need to right the ship in a hurry after a tough week. The north London outfit is currently fourth in the Premier League table, but Newcastle is right on their heels. The Magpies sit two points behind Spurs; however, the northeastern club also have two games in hand compared to the London-based team. Spurs have 10 top flight matches remaining on the schedule.
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USMNT defender Bryan Reynolds could be on the move again this summer. The full back is supposedly being tracked by Genk, Sparta Prague, Swansea and Watford ahead of the summer transfer window. La Repubblica, as reported by Get Football, is claiming that Belgian giants Genk have joined the others in pursuit of the American. Reynolds […] USMNT defender Bryan Reynolds could be on the move again this summer. The full back is supposedly being tracked by Genk, Sparta Prague, Swansea and Watford ahead of the summer transfer window. La Repubblica, as reported by Get Football, is claiming that Belgian giants Genk have joined the others in pursuit of the American.
Reynolds is currently on loan at Belgian side Westerlo from Roma. The Italian club previously purchased the right back from FC Dallas in 2021. However, he has only managed eight total appearances for Roma after spending the last few seasons on loan. Reynolds spent the second half of the 2021/22 campaign on loan at KV Kortrijk.
Westerlo reportedly have buy option for USMNT defender Bryan ReynoldsThe aforementioned news outlet also reports that Westerlo have a $7.5 million purchase option on Reynolds. Nevertheless, the fee could very well be too steep for the Antwerp-based club. Reynolds has, however, been a mainstay in the Belgian side during the current campaign.
USMNT right back Bryan Reynolds is now eligible for a UK work permit, I'm told.
Reynolds, 21, will leave AS Roma this summer.
A number of English clubs had been waiting to see if he'd become work permit eligible. Clubs in Belgium, Netherlands & more already hopeful to sign him. pic.twitter.com/P7AnGFpFiu
— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) March 28, 2023
After starting the season on the bench, the American has made 22 consecutive Jupiler Pro League starts for matches in which he is fit. Westerlo currently sit sixth in the Belgian top flight table. Genk, on the other hand, lead the league by three points over Union Saint-Gilloise.
Roma could be looking to move on from AmericanIt is thought that Roma could cash in on Reynolds this summer. They previously spent $8 million to bring the American to Europe. The Italian giants will now apparently look to recoup some of that money.
Reynolds played the entire match for the USMNT on Friday in Grenada. The Yanks thumped the Caribbean nation 7-1 on the night. Oddly enough, Reynolds lined up next to Mark McKenzie in defense for the Americans during the game. McKenzie currently plays for Genk in the Jupiler Pro League.
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Joining Panama and Canada, Mexico and the USA are battling in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals this summer. While it is unfortunate this is not a repeat of the heated final from two summers ago, it at least guarantees another competitive fixture between the two rivals. The USA vs Mexico game in the CONCACAF Nations […] Joining Panama and Canada, Mexico and the USA are battling in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals this summer. While it is unfortunate this is not a repeat of the heated final from two summers ago, it at least guarantees another competitive fixture between the two rivals. The USA vs Mexico game in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals is June 15.
The CONCACAF Nations League Finals are in Las Vegas, the same location as 2021’s Gold Cup Final between Mexico and the United States. That game, as well as the previous Nations League Final in 2021 in Denver, proved tight. Both needed an extra 30 minutes to settle a winner. However, the United States emerged victorious both times.
The USMNT game against Mexico is on the same day as the other Nations League semifinal. Panama, which topped Costa Rica on Tuesday night, plays against Canada. Panama’s surprising result sets up a match involving two teams making their debuts in the CONCACAF Nations League Finals. In 2021, Honduras and Costa Rica lost in the semifinals. However, one of Panama and Canada will play for the CONCACAF Nations League title.
The seeding for this game is not based off a draw. Instead, the semifinal matchups are based on group stage performance. The top performing team in the group stage, the United States, is playing against the lowest performing team, Mexico. The USA picked up three wins and a draw in its four games. Mexico had two wins and two draws. Panama also had three wins and a draw, but the United States had a vastly superior goal differential of +12 over four games.
The @CNationsLeague finals are set. 😤
🇺🇸 vs. 🇲🇽
🇨🇦 vs. 🇵🇦June 15 in Las Vegas, NV. Mark your calendars. 👀 pic.twitter.com/Wq1y84HQf3
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) March 29, 2023
Coverage of USA vs Mexico in Nations LeagueThe most recent game involving the United States in the Nations League aired on TNT. That was part of the Warner Bros Discovery deal with US Soccer. However, the CONCACAF Nations League Final, and the USA-Mexico and Panama-Canada semifinals, are streaming on Paramount+.
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Paramount+ is the home of the other Nations League games, as well as CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying. There is a chance the game could also air on CBS’s channels, such as how the 2021 Nations League Final aired on CBS Sports Network. However, as of late March, there is no confirmation on the status of this game on TV.
The semifinals games, including this US-Mexico fixture, is on Thursday, June 15. Then, the Final and consolation game are on Sunday, June 18.
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CBS Sports' Serie A studio team and commentators are heading to Italy this weekend to cover Sunday's Napoli-Milan game on-site. It's another example of the commitment that CBS Sports is showing to coverage of Italy's Serie A. And the timing couldn't be better. Napoli are close to winning the scudetto, for the first time since […] CBS Sports’ Serie A studio team and commentators are heading to Italy this weekend to cover Sunday’s Napoli-Milan game on-site.
It’s another example of the commitment that CBS Sports is showing to coverage of Italy’s Serie A. And the timing couldn’t be better. Napoli are close to winning the scudetto, for the first time since 1990. A lot has changed since then when Diego Maradona helped Gli Azzurri win their second title.
Speaking by phone with World Soccer Talk, Serie A studio analyst Mike Grella (pictured above, far right) couldn’t be more excited. He’ll be doing the pre-match and post-match coverage alongside his colleagues and Italian soccer legend Gianfranco Zola who is joining the broadcast as a guest analyst.
“It’s a little bit surreal for me because I grew up watching Gianfranco Zola,” said Grella. “It’s something special for me personally, but also I think it’s really nice for the viewers.”
CBS Napoli-Milan adventure is a personal story for GrellaWith his family connections to the Napoli region, former footballer Grella summed up what it would mean to the people of Napoli if they win the Serie A title this season. Currently 19 points ahead in first place, Napoli look unstoppable.
“I reached out to my family to tell them I was coming to Naples to cover the game, and wanted to see them, and their response was all about the team and the city of Naples,” explained Grella. “Those two things are intertwined.
“They said to me, ‘You are going to see things that you’ve never seen before in terms of the way they’re going to celebrate, and the affection they have towards the team, winning this thing, the game of football, Maradona. They are very emotional and positive people.’
“If they win [Serie A], there’s going to be chaos in terms of the celebration.”
Grella is one part of the entire Calcio E Cappuccino studio show traveling to Italy this weekend for live coverage of Napoli-Milan on Paramount+. Pre-match coverage begins at 1:30PM ET, while kickoff is scheduled for 2:45PM ET. Paramount+ also plans on 45 minutes of post-match coverage too, live from the stadium.
In total, CBS Sports are flying Andrés Cordero over to commentate the game alongside Matteo Bonetti, who will also double as a pre-match analyst. Joining Bonetti pitchside is host Poppy Miller, and analysts Marco Messina and Grella. The star of the show is the aforementioned former Napoli and Chelsea footballer Zola. Meanwhile, Christina Unkel is CBS Sports’ rules analyst. She’ll be on hand to break down any controversial refereeing decisions.
Coincidentally, Sunday’s match between Napoli and Milan is also an apéritif before the April 12th UEFA Champions League semi-final between both clubs (also on Paramount+). Grella expects there to be some mind games played on Sunday.
“I think there’s going to be tactical and selection games going on for this weekend because sides are not going to want to show their true colors for the Champions League,” explained Grella. “I think Naples has the scudetto in the bag, so they’re both very focused on what this Champions League tie is going to look like.
“They don’t want to show too many cards. I think they don’t want to have guys injured or tired, so it’ll be very interesting as far as mind games.”
For a final question, we asked Grella what his favorite thing is about Serie A, and what makes it so special.
“I would say it’s the brand of football,” Grella said. “In general, in the Italian blood, they figure out ways to win. They never had the most talented sides, but they figure out ways to win — whether it’s tactically, defensively, gritty, or being physical. They’re a very competitive group. When you’re watching Serie A, you’ll see they’ll figure out ways to get a chance in the game regardless of how talented the group are.”
Editor’s note: Don’t miss Napoli-Milan in Serie A on Sunday, April 2nd as well as in the Champions League on April 12th. Both games are on Paramount+.
Have the Gunners caught lightning in a bottle? You be the judge as we take a look at the apparent Arsenal 2023/24 kit. Various leaks have shown what appears to be the next home kit for Arsenal FC. Through the magic of technology, we've recreated an approximation of the new top. The shirt uses a […] Have the Gunners caught lightning in a bottle? You be the judge as we take a look at the apparent Arsenal 2023/24 kit.
Various leaks have shown what appears to be the next home kit for Arsenal FC. Through the magic of technology, we’ve recreated an approximation of the new top.
The shirt uses a raglan sleeve template, which means the traditional white sleeves extend up the shoulders to the collar. Throughout the red body of the shirt is a thin, zig-zag lightning bolt pattern in a slightly darker red.
The Arsenal crest, Adidas logo, shoulder stripes and sleeve cuff detail are all in a gold color, a bit reminiscent of the trim on the 2005/06 shirt from their final season at Highbury.
The back of the shirt echoes the bolt bittern, with a small, wider gold “tag” at the base of the neck. Inside this gold area are the letters “AFC”. A thin strip of white continues down each side of the shirt, though it’s not entirely visible in certain photos. A thin white bit of trim adorns the ring neck collar.
The Emirates logo on the front is done in white – no word yet on the name/number color choice though.
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Reviewing the Arsenal 2023/24 KitThe monotone gold crest and adidas logo on the red looks quite good. It’s a shame they didn’t follow thru with the Emirates logo. The gold also looks nice against the white sleeves – but the mix of all three colors is a little weird.
Something just feels a little clunky about this design. Maybe it’s the gold shoulder stripes that don’t go all the way down the sleeves. Or the awkward little lightning bolt thingy on the upper back. It’s got the DNA of Arsenal, no doubt about that, but if just feels sorta… off. It’s like they made it by cutting the sleeves off of a Madrid top and sewed them onto an Arsenal one. A kit kitbash if you will.
Grade: C+
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Arsenal vs Bayern Munich on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Arsenal vs Bayern Munich WHAT UEFA Women's Champions League WHEN 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Wednesday, March 29, 2023 WHERE DAZN YouTube STREAM WATCH NOW DAZN's YouTube channel is the the […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Arsenal vs Bayern Munich on US television and via legal streaming:
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DAZN’s YouTube channel is the the spot to watch Arsenal vs Bayern Munich and the rest of the best European women’s clubs in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. You can catch every UEFA Women’s Champions League game live or on demand on the DAZN channel. The UEFA Women’s Champions League was first contested in 2001/02, then known as the UEFA Women’s Cup. Starting in 2009, league runners-up in addition to champions qualified for the tournament. In 2021/22, a group stage was added for the first time. Lyon have won the tournament a record eight times, including an impressive five in a row from 2016-2020. In total, eight different clubs have won the tournament, including the aforementioned Lyon, Eintracht Frankfurt, Umeå IK, VfL Wolfsburg, Turbine Potsdam, FC Barcelona, Arsenal and FCR 2001 Duisburg. Paris Saint-Germain (twice) and Chelsea (once) have been runners-up in the tournament. Since the tournament was expanded in 2009, only once (Barcelona, 2021) has a club from outside the top two women’s leagues (France and Germany) won the Champions League.Currently, the format consists of 16 teams competing from the group stage onwards, with 72 total teams participating in qualifying. 8 clubs qualify for the knockout phase, with both the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds played over two legs. The final is a single match, in 2023 to be hosted at the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven. Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch FC Barcelona vs AS Roma on US television and via legal streaming: WHO FC Barcelona vs AS Roma WHAT UEFA Women's Champions League WHEN 12:45pm ET / 9:45am PT • Wednesday, March 29, 2023 WHERE DAZN YouTube STREAM WATCH NOW DAZN's YouTube channel is […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch FC Barcelona vs AS Roma on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | FC Barcelona vs AS Roma | | WHAT | UEFA Women’s Champions League | | WHEN | 12:45pm ET / 9:45am PT • Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | | WHERE | DAZN YouTube | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
DAZN’s YouTube channel is the the spot to watch FC Barcelona vs AS Roma and the rest of the best European women’s clubs in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. You can catch every UEFA Women’s Champions League game live or on demand on the DAZN channel. The UEFA Women’s Champions League was first contested in 2001/02, then known as the UEFA Women’s Cup. Starting in 2009, league runners-up in addition to champions qualified for the tournament. In 2021/22, a group stage was added for the first time. Lyon have won the tournament a record eight times, including an impressive five in a row from 2016-2020. In total, eight different clubs have won the tournament, including the aforementioned Lyon, Eintracht Frankfurt, Umeå IK, VfL Wolfsburg, Turbine Potsdam, FC Barcelona, Arsenal and FCR 2001 Duisburg. Paris Saint-Germain (twice) and Chelsea (once) have been runners-up in the tournament. Since the tournament was expanded in 2009, only once (Barcelona, 2021) has a club from outside the top two women’s leagues (France and Germany) won the Champions League.Currently, the format consists of 16 teams competing from the group stage onwards, with 72 total teams participating in qualifying. 8 clubs qualify for the knockout phase, with both the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds played over two legs. The final is a single match, in 2023 to be hosted at the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven. Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Morocco vs Peru on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Morocco vs Peru WHAT International Friendly WHEN 3:30pm ET / 12:30pm PT • Tuesday, March 28, 2023 WHERE Fanatiz, FITE STREAM WATCH NOW With Fanatiz, you can watch Morocco vs Peru and tons […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Morocco vs Peru on US television and via legal streaming:
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With Fanatiz, you can watch Morocco vs Peru and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.Fanatiz includes access to beIN SPORTS – the network with the rights to Ligue 1, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, the Turkish SüperLig, African club and international competitions, and more. It also has GolTV, the hard-to-find channel that airs the Portuguese Primeira, Ecuadorian Serie A, Peruvian Liga 1, and Uruguayan Primera. The service is also has Spanish language coverage of the Argentine Primera and Brasileirão leagues, as well as Colombian and Honduran leagues. Plus Fanatiz also has exclusive international friendly matches throughout the year, such as Morocco vs Peru.The Fanatiz app is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV. Plans start at $9.99 per month for full access, and the service also offers pay-per-view options for select exclusive games. You can also choose a less expensive plan that includes only certain competitions.Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Scotland vs Spain on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Scotland vs Spain WHAT Euro 2024 Qualifiers WHEN 2:45pm ET / 11:45am PT • Tuesday, March 28, 2023 WHERE Fubo, ViX+ FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW With Fubo, you can watch Scotland vs Spain […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Scotland vs Spain on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Scotland vs Spain | | WHAT | Euro 2024 Qualifiers | | WHEN | 2:45pm ET / 11:45am PT • Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | | WHERE | Fubo, ViX+ | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
With Fubo, you can watch Scotland vs Spain and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC, CNBC, USA, FOX, FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox OneHere are the steps to take to watch with your free Fubo trial:1. Click on this link for the Fubo 7-day trial.2. Click on the red ‘Start for free’ button (see screengrab below)3. On the login page, enter your e-mail address to sign up (or you can use your Facebook or Google logins) (see screengrab below)>4. After entering your login details and signing up for the free trial, you’ll be taken to the Fubo main screen (see screengrab below)5. From here, you can either scroll down the page to see the TV listings (see screengrab below)6. Or you can click on the ‘Guide’ button at the top to see all of the channels available to you (see screengrab below)Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Germany vs Belgium on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Germany vs Belgium WHAT International Friendly WHEN 2:45pm ET / 11:45am PT • Tuesday, March 28, 2023 WHERE FS2, Fubo, DirecTV Stream FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW With Fubo, you can watch Germany vs […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Germany vs Belgium on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Germany vs Belgium | | WHAT | International Friendly | | WHEN | 2:45pm ET / 11:45am PT • Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | | WHERE | FS2, Fubo, DirecTV Stream | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
With Fubo, you can watch Germany vs Belgium and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC, CNBC, USA, FOX, FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox OneHere are the steps to take to watch with your free Fubo trial:1. Click on this link for the Fubo 7-day trial.2. Click on the red ‘Start for free’ button (see screengrab below)3. On the login page, enter your e-mail address to sign up (or you can use your Facebook or Google logins) (see screengrab below)4. After entering your login details and signing up for the free trial, you’ll be taken to the Fubo main screen (see screengrab below)5. From here, you can either scroll down the page to see the TV listings (see screengrab below)6. Or you can click on the ‘Guide’ button at the top to see all of the channels available to you (see screengrab below)Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Costa Rica vs Panama on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Costa Rica vs Panama WHAT Concacaf Nations League WHEN 10:00pm ET / 7:00pm PT • Tuesday, March 28, 2023 WHERE Paramount+, TUDN, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW Paramount+ is […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Costa Rica vs Panama on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Costa Rica vs Panama | | WHAT | Concacaf Nations League | | WHEN | 10:00pm ET / 7:00pm PT • Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | | WHERE | Paramount+, TUDN, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day free trial promotion for new subscribers, giving fans the ability to watch a ton of soccer (and other content) for free.After the 7-day trial, Paramount+ is just $4.99 per month. And guarantees you access to Concacaf Nations League, plus all of the Champions League and Europa League games through the end of the 2023/24 season.Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.Paramount+ includes exclusive original programs such as Evil, Star Trek Discovery, Star Trek Picard, The Good Fight, and The Stand, as well as movies including A Quiet Place Part II, Infinite and more. You can also stream CBSN (CBS News), CBS Sports HQ and ET Live, as well as — with the Premium Plan — your local CBS network.Advantages of Paramount+ include (1) More than 10,000 episodes of CBS content, (2) more than 2,000 soccer games a season, and (3) will stream every UEFA Champions League game through 2024.Paramount+ also includes plenty of other soccer games from the Europa League, Conference League, Serie A, NWSL, Argentine league, Concacaf Nations League, away World Cup qualifiers for the US men and women’s national teams plus action from the Brazilian league, Asian Champions League and much more.Paramount+ is available on PC or Mac as well as Roku, iPhone and Android phones, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation 4, Samsung smart TV, Vizio and XBOX One.SEE MORE: Schedule of Champions League games on US TV and streamingTo find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Here are the steps to sign up for your 7-day free trial to Paramount+:1. After clicking the ‘Try It Free’ button, you’ll see the following page that explains the two choices you’ll find. Click ‘Continue’ to be presented with the options:2. Choose between the ‘Limited Commercials’ or ‘Commercial Free’ option. If you want to save over 15% with an annual plan, click the checkbox. Then hit ‘Continue’ to move on.3. Next, you’ll need to create a free Paramount+ account:4. Enter your contact details, and click ‘Continue’ to move to the next step.5. The following page explains the free 7-day trial:6. Enter your payment details and then click ‘Start Paramount+’ to begin your free trial.Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Canada vs Honduras on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Canada vs Honduras WHAT Concacaf Nations League WHEN 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT • Tuesday, March 28, 2023 WHERE Paramount+, TUDN, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW Paramount+ is now offering […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Canada vs Honduras on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Canada vs Honduras | | WHAT | Concacaf Nations League | | WHEN | 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT • Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | | WHERE | Paramount+, TUDN, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day free trial promotion for new subscribers, giving fans the ability to watch a ton of soccer (and other content) for free.After the 7-day trial, Paramount+ is just $4.99 per month. And guarantees you access to Concacaf Nations League, plus all of the Champions League and Europa League games through the end of the 2023/24 season.Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.Paramount+ includes exclusive original programs such as Evil, Star Trek Discovery, Star Trek Picard, The Good Fight, and The Stand, as well as movies including A Quiet Place Part II, Infinite and more. You can also stream CBSN (CBS News), CBS Sports HQ and ET Live, as well as — with the Premium Plan — your local CBS network.Advantages of Paramount+ include (1) More than 10,000 episodes of CBS content, (2) more than 2,000 soccer games a season, and (3) will stream every UEFA Champions League game through 2024.Paramount+ also includes plenty of other soccer games from the Europa League, Conference League, Serie A, NWSL, Argentine league, Concacaf Nations League, away World Cup qualifiers for the US men and women’s national teams plus action from the Brazilian league, Asian Champions League and much more.Paramount+ is available on PC or Mac as well as Roku, iPhone and Android phones, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation 4, Samsung smart TV, Vizio and XBOX One.SEE MORE: Schedule of Champions League games on US TV and streamingTo find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Here are the steps to sign up for your 7-day free trial to Paramount+:1. After clicking the ‘Try It Free’ button, you’ll see the following page that explains the two choices you’ll find. Click ‘Continue’ to be presented with the options:2. Choose between the ‘Limited Commercials’ or ‘Commercial Free’ option. If you want to save over 15% with an annual plan, click the checkbox. Then hit ‘Continue’ to move on.3. Next, you’ll need to create a free Paramount+ account:4. Enter your contact details, and click ‘Continue’ to move to the next step.5. The following page explains the free 7-day trial:6. Enter your payment details and then click ‘Start Paramount+’ to begin your free trial.Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Argentina vs Curaçao on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Argentina vs Curaçao WHAT International Friendly WHEN 7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT • Tuesday, March 28, 2023 WHERE Fanatiz FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW With Fanatiz, you can watch Argentina vs Curaçao and tons […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Argentina vs Curaçao on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Argentina vs Curaçao | | WHAT | International Friendly | | WHEN | 7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT • Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | | WHERE | Fanatiz | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
With Fanatiz, you can watch Argentina vs Curaçao and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.Fanatiz includes access to beIN SPORTS – the network with the rights to Ligue 1, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, the Turkish SüperLig, African club and international competitions, and more. It also has GolTV, the hard-to-find channel that airs the Portuguese Primeira, Ecuadorian Serie A, Peruvian Liga 1, and Uruguayan Primera. The service is also has Spanish language coverage of the Argentine Primera and Brasileirão leagues, as well as Colombian and Honduran leagues. Plus Fanatiz also has exclusive international friendly matches throughout the year, such as Argentina vs Curaçao.The Fanatiz app is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV. Plans start at $9.99 per month for full access, and the service also offers pay-per-view options for select exclusive games. You can also choose a less expensive plan that includes only certain competitions.Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Republic of Ireland vs France on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Republic of Ireland vs France WHAT Euro 2024 Qualifiers WHEN 2:45pm ET / 11:45am PT • Monday, March 27, 2023 WHERE FS1, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, ViX+ FREE TRIAL WATCH […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Republic of Ireland vs France on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Republic of Ireland vs France | | WHAT | Euro 2024 Qualifiers | | WHEN | 2:45pm ET / 11:45am PT • Monday, March 27, 2023 | | WHERE | FS1, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, ViX+ | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
With Fubo, you can watch Republic of Ireland vs France and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC, CNBC, USA, FOX, FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox OneHere are the steps to take to watch with your free Fubo trial:1. Click on this link for the Fubo 7-day trial.2. Click on the red ‘Start for free’ button (see screengrab below)3. On the login page, enter your e-mail address to sign up (or you can use your Facebook or Google logins) (see screengrab below)>4. After entering your login details and signing up for the free trial, you’ll be taken to the Fubo main screen (see screengrab below)5. From here, you can either scroll down the page to see the TV listings (see screengrab below)6. Or you can click on the ‘Guide’ button at the top to see all of the channels available to you (see screengrab below)Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch United States vs El Salvador on US television and via legal streaming: WHO United States vs El Salvador WHAT Concacaf Nations League WHEN 7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT • Monday, March 27, 2023 WHERE TNT, Universo, Peacock Premium, fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue STREAM […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch United States vs El Salvador on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | United States vs El Salvador | | WHAT | Concacaf Nations League | | WHEN | 7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT • Monday, March 27, 2023 | | WHERE | TNT, Universo, Peacock Premium, fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
TNT is one of the new homes of the United States national teams, including the United States vs El Salvador match. 2023 is the first year of an eight-year rights deal between US Soccer and Turner Sports, which will see English-language US Women’s and Men’s National Team games featured on TNT/TBS, with select games also on HBO Max thru 2030.The deal includes friendlies, the SheBelieves Cup, World Cup Qualifiers for both teams, as well as the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on the men’s club side. The $200 million deal is the first time US Soccer has sold media rights to the national teams without being bundled along with Major League Soccer through United Soccer Marketing. Around 20 matches per year are expected to be shown across Turner Sports’ various TV and streaming outlets. It is likely that HBO Max will eventually be merged into a new all-encompassing Warner Bros Discovery streaming service later this year, but details have not been confirmed at this time.The service costs $9.99/month for the ad-supported version, and $15.99/month for the ad-free version. For Spanish-language coverage, you can catch the game on Peacock, NBC’s dedicated streaming service that also features the Premier League. Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming. To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Mexico vs Jamaica on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Mexico vs Jamaica WHAT Concacaf Nations League WHEN 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT • Sunday, March 26, 2023 WHERE Paramount+, UniMás, TUDN, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW Paramount+ is now […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Mexico vs Jamaica on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Mexico vs Jamaica | | WHAT | Concacaf Nations League | | WHEN | 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT • Sunday, March 26, 2023 | | WHERE | Paramount+, UniMás, TUDN, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day free trial promotion for new subscribers, giving fans the ability to watch a ton of soccer (and other content) for free.After the 7-day trial, Paramount+ is just $4.99 per month. And guarantees you access to Concacaf Nations League, plus all of the Champions League and Europa League games through the end of the 2023/24 season.Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.Paramount+ includes exclusive original programs such as Evil, Star Trek Discovery, Star Trek Picard, The Good Fight, and The Stand, as well as movies including A Quiet Place Part II, Infinite and more. You can also stream CBSN (CBS News), CBS Sports HQ and ET Live, as well as — with the Premium Plan — your local CBS network.Advantages of Paramount+ include (1) More than 10,000 episodes of CBS content, (2) more than 2,000 soccer games a season, and (3) will stream every UEFA Champions League game through 2024.Paramount+ also includes plenty of other soccer games from the Europa League, Conference League, Serie A, NWSL, Argentine league, Concacaf Nations League, away World Cup qualifiers for the US men and women’s national teams plus action from the Brazilian league, Asian Champions League and much more.Paramount+ is available on PC or Mac as well as Roku, iPhone and Android phones, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation 4, Samsung smart TV, Vizio and XBOX One.SEE MORE: Schedule of Champions League games on US TV and streamingTo find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Here are the steps to sign up for your 7-day free trial to Paramount+:1. After clicking the ‘Try It Free’ button, you’ll see the following page that explains the two choices you’ll find. Click ‘Continue’ to be presented with the options:2. Choose between the ‘Limited Commercials’ or ‘Commercial Free’ option. If you want to save over 15% with an annual plan, click the checkbox. Then hit ‘Continue’ to move on.3. Next, you’ll need to create a free Paramount+ account:4. Enter your contact details, and click ‘Continue’ to move to the next step.5. The following page explains the free 7-day trial:6. Enter your payment details and then click ‘Start Paramount+’ to begin your free trial.Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Portland Thorns vs Orlando Pride on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Portland Thorns vs Orlando Pride WHAT National Women's Soccer League WHEN 5:00pm ET / 2:00pm PT • Sunday, March 26, 2023 WHERE Paramount+ FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW Paramount+ is now offering […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Portland Thorns vs Orlando Pride on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Portland Thorns vs Orlando Pride | | WHAT | National Women’s Soccer League | | WHEN | 5:00pm ET / 2:00pm PT • Sunday, March 26, 2023 | | WHERE | Paramount+ | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day free trial promotion for new subscribers, giving fans the ability to watch a ton of NWSL soccer (and other content) for free.After the 7-day trial, Paramount+ is just $4.99 per month.Paramount+ features more than 2,000 live matches each year. In addition to NWSL the extensive portfolio of soccer properties also includes Serie A, Coppa Italia, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League; The Women’s Cup; Concacaf national team competitions (Men’s World Cup Qualifiers, Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, Men’s Nations League, and Women’s Nations League); Argentina’s Liga Profesional de Fútbol; Brazil’s Campeonato Brasileirão Série A; and AFC competitions (AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar, AFC Champions League, AFC Women’s Asian Cup and AFC Asian Cup).Paramount+ includes exclusive original programs such as Evil, Star Trek Discovery, Star Trek Picard, The Good Fight, and The Stand, as well as movies including A Quiet Place Part II, Infinite and more. You can also stream CBSN (CBS News), CBS Sports HQ and ET Live, as well as — with the Premium Plan — your local CBS network.Paramount+ is available on PC or Mac as well as Roku, iPhone and Android phones, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation 4, Samsung smart TV, Vizio and XBOX One.Here are the steps to sign up for your 7-day free trial to Paramount+:1. After clicking the ‘Try It Free’ button, you’ll see the following page that explains the two choices you’ll find. Click ‘Continue’ to be presented with the options:2. Choose between the ‘Limited Commercials’ or ‘Commercial Free’ option. If you want to save over 15% with an annual plan, click the checkbox. Then hit ‘Continue’ to move on.3. Next, you’ll need to create a free Paramount+ account:4. Enter your contact details, and click ‘Continue’ to move to the next step.5. The following page explains the free 7-day trial:6. Enter your payment details and then click ‘Start Paramount+’ to begin your free trial.Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch England vs Ukraine on US television and via legal streaming: WHO England vs Ukraine WHAT Euro 2024 Qualifiers WHEN 12:00pm ET / 9:00am PT • Sunday, March 26, 2023 WHERE Fubo, ViX+ FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW With Fubo, you can watch England vs Ukraine […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch England vs Ukraine on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | England vs Ukraine | | WHAT | Euro 2024 Qualifiers | | WHEN | 12:00pm ET / 9:00am PT • Sunday, March 26, 2023 | | WHERE | Fubo, ViX+ | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
With Fubo, you can watch England vs Ukraine and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC, CNBC, USA, FOX, FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox OneHere are the steps to take to watch with your free Fubo trial:1. Click on this link for the Fubo 7-day trial.2. Click on the red ‘Start for free’ button (see screengrab below)3. On the login page, enter your e-mail address to sign up (or you can use your Facebook or Google logins) (see screengrab below)>4. After entering your login details and signing up for the free trial, you’ll be taken to the Fubo main screen (see screengrab below)5. From here, you can either scroll down the page to see the TV listings (see screengrab below)6. Or you can click on the ‘Guide’ button at the top to see all of the channels available to you (see screengrab below)Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Bayern Munich unveiled Thomas Tuchel as their new manager at a press conference on Saturday. The Bavarian side sacked Julian Nagelsmann earlier on Friday despite the 35-year-old having a 71% win rate, while also winning all eight matches in the UEFA Champions League. Tuchel was unveiled to the media accompanied by club CEO Oliver Kahn […] Bayern Munich unveiled Thomas Tuchel as their new manager at a press conference on Saturday. The Bavarian side sacked Julian Nagelsmann earlier on Friday despite the 35-year-old having a 71% win rate, while also winning all eight matches in the UEFA Champions League.
Tuchel was unveiled to the media accompanied by club CEO Oliver Kahn and Board member for Sport Hasan Salihamidzic.
🗣️ "I had thought that I would continue my career abroad."
Thomas Tuchel speaking for the first time since becoming Bayern Munich manager 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/7ZLi8eFz77
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) March 25, 2023
Tuchel Champions League triumph is within reachThe former Chelsea manager claimed that it was an honor and distinction to be approached by the Munich-based outfit. Speaking on his appointment, Tuchel said, “The club’s DNA is about commitment. Bayern is about winning, also about the way of winning. The squad is one of the most talented and best squads in Europe.
“I’m really looking forward to working with this squad. You’re a contender for every trophy with these players. It’s also a big commitment. In the end, it’s also a personal wish to work close to my family. There were many reasons to commit quickly.”
Tuchel mentioned that the timing of his appointment came as a surprise and that there were no contacts from the club beforehand. The 49-year-old German also mentioned that he had expected to continue his career abroad after he was surprisingly sacked by Chelsea earlier in the season in September.
On being asked about his goals for the season, Tuchel said, “We have to build on the starting position that Julian has created with the team, that we have a chance of winning the trophy in all three competitions. There are risks involved, of course. But we love the pressure and the stress. My love for the game is much greater than any concerns. It’s about approaching the task with confidence – we want to be contenders for all three trophies.”
The new manager also said that the strength of the club is undisputed, and the squad is amongst one of the best in Europe. Interestingly, Tuchel’s first match in charge will be against his old side Borussia Dortmund, which could potentially be a title decider.
Bayern are currently second in the Bundesliga standings, a point behind Dortmund, and the winner of the Der Klassiker could very likely go on and win the title.
In the Champions League, Bayern are set to take on Manchester City in the quarter-finals. Should they find their way past Pep Guardiola’s side, Tuchel will come up against his old employers Chelsea if the Blues manage to knock out reigning UEFA Champions League holders Real Madrid over two legs.
Bayern Munich’s next game is Saturday, April 1 against Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker. For viewers in the United States, the game is on ABC and ESPN+.
Photo: IMAGO / Eibner
Fabio Capello has heaped praise onto Carlo Ancelotti in a recent interview. Speaking at the Marca Sports Weekend 2023, the Italian proclaimed that his fellow countryman Ancelotti was the best of the best in his field. Capello backed up this opinion using Ancelotti's coaching record in various countries. "He's the best of all. When you […] Fabio Capello has heaped praise onto Carlo Ancelotti in a recent interview. Speaking at the Marca Sports Weekend 2023, the Italian proclaimed that his fellow countryman Ancelotti was the best of the best in his field.
Capello backed up this opinion using Ancelotti’s coaching record in various countries.
“He’s the best of all. When you win in Spain, in Italy, in England, in France… It’s because you know,” stated Capello. “Numbers are numbers. Madrid is not an easy team, you have to know things.
When you talk to players, they understand perfectly if you know or don’t know. The quality they have of understanding the moment. Last year after winning LaLiga, they talked about why they went behind and played against it. It’s the tactic.”
Former UCL winner backs Ancelloti at BrazilCapello was also asked about the possibility of the Real Madrid manager taking over as coach of the Brazil national team.
“Carlo has experience. He knows the languages and the language of football, which are two important things,” Capello explained.
“When you go to train in another country you have to understand many things: what football is like that people want, how can I do things, know the languages… and I think Carlo can do everything very well.”
“The difference as a coach is something that you know and can understand in Spain. If you coach Madrid it’s one thing, Barcelona another thing, Valencia another thing and Sevilla, another thing.
The same in Italy, Milan, Juventus, Inter is one thing, you go to Rome and it is another. Carlo for me can train all over the world.”
Rumors continue about Ancelotti leaving MadridAncelotti is seemingly rated highly by Real Madrid officials. After all, the Italian won the UEFA Champions League and LaLiga last season. However, there have been rumblings that the Spanish giants could move on from their coach this summer.
Rivals Barcelona are currently 12 points clear of Real atop the table.
Brazil has also reportedly approached Ancelotti about taking the job. Although the manager has since played down the move, these rumors have not gone away. Manchester City and Brazil goalkeeper Ederson even recently claimed that there was a “big possibility” Ancelotti could join the team.
Fellow Real players Casemiro, Vinicius, and Eder Militao apparently discussed the potential move with Ederson.
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The United States men's national team cruised to a 7-1 win away to Grenada late Friday night. Christian Pulisic ran the show as he was involved in five goals for the Americans. The Chelsea attacker officially recorded a goal and two assists on the night. Americans net four goals in the first half Ricardo Pepi […] The United States men’s national team cruised to a 7-1 win away to Grenada late Friday night. Christian Pulisic ran the show as he was involved in five goals for the Americans.
The Chelsea attacker officially recorded a goal and two assists on the night.
Americans net four goals in the first halfRicardo Pepi started things for the Yanks in the match’s opening minutes. The striker latched onto a cross by Pulisic and headed home the shot to give the visitors the lead in the fourth minute.
It was the young center forward’s first goal for the senior team since October of 2021.
Pulisic then provided another assist 16 minutes later after he beat two Grenada defenders and found Brenden Aaronson at the edge of the box.
The midfielder took a touch and struck a low shot out of the reach of the opposing defense and goalkeeper.
Although Pulisic would not grab the assist for the third USMNT goal, he was certainly involved in the action.
The Chelsea playmaker was initially fouled just outside the box and then took the ensuing free kick. Weston McKennie was able to get onto the cross from Pulisic, but a defender blocked it.
Nevertheless, the blocked ball fell to McKennnie and he hit a volley past the Grenadian keeper.
Yet another goal by a Leeds United player! This time it's Weston McKennie with the SUPERB finish.
📺: @peacock & @NBCUniverso for Spanish Coverage.#USMNT pic.twitter.com/rQNBcPbHDK
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) March 25, 2023
The hosts were able to grab a goal back just one minute after the McKennie goal. However, it would be just a consolation goal, as the visiting Yanks netted four more goals before the full-time whistle as blown.
McKennie scored his second goal just minutes after the Grenada score.
Pulisic finishes off top performance with goalAfter essentially creating all of the USMNT’s goals in the first half, Pulisic put his name on the scoresheet early in the second period.
Bryan Reynolds and Luca de la Torre combined in the final third before de la Torre found Pulisic inside the box. The captain for the night hit a low shot that somehow found its way through the Grenada keeper.
Chelsea's Christian Pulisic manages to slip his shot under the keeper and the #USMNT lead 5-1!
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— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) March 25, 2023
With the Americans cruising, Pepi and Alex Zendejas added two more goals before the match was finished. The huge victory takes the USMNT above El Salvador in Group D in the CONCACAF Nations League standings.
The two teams will now face each other on Monday to decide the group.
A draw or win for the USMNT will punch their ticket to the Nations League Finals this summer. Friday’s victory also secured a spot in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup as well.
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Some media sources have questioned Leeds United why they haven’t been able to utilize Weston McKennie to his full potential after his glowing performance for the US Mens National Team (USMNT) on Friday. McKennie netted twice in his side’s 7-1 thumping of Grenada in the CONCACAF Nations League on Friday. The 24-year-old midfielder signed for […] Some media sources have questioned Leeds United why they haven’t been able to utilize Weston McKennie to his full potential after his glowing performance for the US Mens National Team (USMNT) on Friday.
McKennie netted twice in his side’s 7-1 thumping of Grenada in the CONCACAF Nations League on Friday.
The 24-year-old midfielder signed for the Premier League side in the January transfer window on loan from Juventus until the end of the season.
Leeds having the option to make the move permanent for an initial £30m in the summer if certain criteria are met.
McKennie’s slow start at leedsThe midfielder, however, has found it hard to get his footing for the Elland Road side struggling to make an impact in the Premier League. McKennie is yet to score or assist for Leeds having played 8 games, and seeing over 580 minutes of action.
However, playing in his first international match after the World Cup in Qatar, the Leeds player was given an 8.5 rating by MLS Soccer.
Both of his goals came from set pieces and his overall play suggested the shades of an energetic and complete midfielder in the middle of the park.
Media outlet Goal also highlighted McKennie’s brilliant performance on the night claiming he remains an integral part of the USMNT. They also questioned why the player hasn’t been able to replicate the same upturn in form for his club.
Goal mentioned, “Why haven’t Leeds been able to utilize that just yet”, claiming that the Whites need to find a way how to use him better on the pitch after his slow start to life in Yorkshire.
Leeds have struggled this season and are 14th in the Premier League standings, just two clear of the relegation zone.
It will be interesting to see if McKennie’s performance for the national team helps him garner a much-required boost in confidence when he returns to his club after the international break.
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Reece James could be set for yet another spell on the sidelines due to injury. The Chelsea right-back has left the England national team squad because of an "ongoing issue." Although the Football Association (FA) would not confirm exactly the type of injury, James recently suffered a hamstring problem earlier in the month. Nevertheless, he […] Reece James could be set for yet another spell on the sidelines due to injury. The Chelsea right-back has left the England national team squad because of an “ongoing issue.”
Although the Football Association (FA) would not confirm exactly the type of injury, James recently suffered a hamstring problem earlier in the month. Nevertheless, he did play the final five minutes on Thursday against Italy.
“Reece James has withdrawn from the England squad and will not feature against Ukraine on Sunday,” read a statement from the FA. “The full back has returned to Chelsea for assessment on an ongoing issue.”
Injury issues have hampered defender’s seasonThe defender previously missed out on the World Cup in Qatar because of a nagging knee injury. James has been unable to play 19 matches for Chelsea during the current campaign because of various injuries.
This includes two knee injuries, a hamstring issue, and an illness. It remains to be seen how serious the most recent setback will be.
Chelsea have struggled overall this season, but they have clearly missed James in defense.
The west London club have won just four of 17 total domestic matches this season without James.
All four of these victories have also come against teams currently in the bottom half of the Premier League table. Blues fans will be hoping that the setback is just a precaution and James will be fit to face Aston Villa on April 1st.
England injuries mounting ahead of Ukraine gameJames joins Marcus Rashford, Mason Mount, and Nick Pope as England stars to withdraw from the team because of injury. Manager Gareth Southgate has reportedly chosen not to select any replacements.
England will next face Ukraine on Sunday in a Euro 2024 qualifying match. The Three Lions will also be without Luke Shaw after the left back was sent off against Italy earlier in the week.
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One of the unintended consequences of MLS Season Pass is that the MLS co-commentators are no longer the stars of the show. It didn't used to be that way. When ESPN had rights to MLS, co-commentator Taylor Twellman was arguably the number one US Soccer and MLS analyst in the United States. He, along with […] One of the unintended consequences of MLS Season Pass is that the MLS co-commentators are no longer the stars of the show.
It didn’t used to be that way. When ESPN had rights to MLS, co-commentator Taylor Twellman was arguably the number one US Soccer and MLS analyst in the United States. He, along with other co-commentators, were featured front and center on live television. They had the opportunity, including at half-time, to get their points across to a large audience on television.
But due to the runaway success of MLS 360, Apple TV’s whip-around show on MLS Season Pass, the Saturday night program that airs from 7PM to around midnight ET is appointment viewing for fans of MLS teams. On MLS 360, the analysis during games is brought to you by Liam McHugh, Kaylyn Kyle, Sacha Kljestan and Bradley Wright-Phillips.
When watching MLS 360, the only time we hear match commentators and co-commentators is when the producer lets us eavesdrop on a goal call. Even when that happens, it’s usually only for ten to fifteen seconds. Similarly, the style of a lot of American co-commentators is to go silent after a goal is scored, to allow the crowd noise to be heard. By doing so, it reduces the amount of air-time even more, stealing away precious seconds from the analysis that we want to hear from co-commentators.
What’s the solution for MLS analysts who are stars?Of course, we can always watch a match broadcast and listen to the commentary duo for the entire game. But unless you’re a fan of a specific team, or you’re interested in only one game, you’re more likely to want to watch MLS 360.
MLS co-commentators no longer being the stars of the show due to MLS Season Pass is not a problem. At least, not for MLS or Apple TV. Instead, the more popular MLS 360 becomes, the more likely it is that co-commentators fall down the pecking order of importance.
MLS analysts are stars, but when it comes to MLS Season Pass, they’re getting less exposure than what they’re accustomed to.
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England center back Harry Maguire has claimed that his team must win the Euro 2024 title. If not, the defender will look at it as a failure. England is currently the third-highest-ranked European club by FIFA. The 30-year-old polarizing figure made the comments in a recent interview with The Athletic. “I believe we have the […] England center back Harry Maguire has claimed that his team must win the Euro 2024 title. If not, the defender will look at it as a failure. England is currently the third-highest-ranked European club by FIFA.
The 30-year-old polarizing figure made the comments in a recent interview with The Athletic.
“I believe we have the players to win it,” declared Maguire. “I’m with a mindset of, ‘if we don’t win the tournament, it’s been a failure.’ I’ve been at three major tournaments now and I’ve come so close.”
Maguire has been key to Southgate’s defenseDespite being utilized sparingly under Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, Maguire is a mainstay in England’s defense.
Three Lions head coach Gareth Southgate is huge fan of the center back. In fact, Maguire has played in each of England’s last 13 total matches.
The last time he did not play during an England game was a matchup with Switzerland a year ago.
“Obviously, we’ve got to qualify first from a tough group, we’ve come to Italy and got an amazing result,” Maguire continued.
“We’re in a good place. But these big tournaments are decided on the finest margins. I think we played really well in the World Cup and ultimately, we got knocked out by a good French team. So it’s something that we’re working on. We have so much talent and so many young players coming through.”
England beat Italy on Thursday to open their Euro 2024 qualification process. Maguire and company will next face Ukraine at Wembley on Sunday.
New manager has overlooked Maguire at UnitedMaguire also discussed his somewhat difficult time with Manchester United in the interview. Ten Hag has regularly chosen Lisandro Martinez and Rafael Varane as his center back partnership. This has obviously left Maguire to the bench in many matches. The England international has only started five Premier League games during the current campaign.
“I’m nearly 30 but I shouldn’t need to prove myself at this level,” the defender stated. “I’ve made over 50 caps and I’m England’s top-scoring defender. I’ve played nearly 200 times for Manchester United. I’ve captained the club for three years but I also understand that when you are the captain of Manchester United you come under the most scrutiny.”
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Wrexham mania is still in full effect. The Welsh team's popularity has skyrocketed in recent months thanks to Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The duo have also boosted interest in the club with the hit television show Welcome to Wrexham. However, while the men's team generally receives most of the attention, Wrexham AFC […] Wrexham mania is still in full effect. The Welsh team’s popularity has skyrocketed in recent months thanks to Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
The duo have also boosted interest in the club with the hit television show Welcome to Wrexham. However, while the men’s team generally receives most of the attention, Wrexham AFC Women are also getting in on the action.
The club’s women’s team is currently top of the Genero Adran North table. They have won every match in the second-tiered division this season.
Not only have they collected all three points in every game so far, but the Wrexham Women are smashing other teams.
Despite playing just 11 matches, they currently have a goal differential of +63. This is thanks to an incredible 68 goals scored on the season. No other team in the division has more than 38 total goals.
Record attendance awaits league championsAs the team is so far ahead in the standings, they have already been crowned league champions.
Nevertheless, there is still one more fixture remaining on the schedule. Wrexham Women will face second-placed Connah’s Quay Nomads on Sunday in the season finale.
The club has announced they will set a Welsh women’s team record attendance at the home game.
The previous record for attendance was set earlier this season. Cardiff City Women set the mark by selling 5,175 total tickets.
However, the Wrexham Women’s game on Sunday has already sold over 7,300 tickets. Co-owner Rob McElhenney revealed the impressive figure on Twitter and announced that he will attend the game.
We’ve sold 7,309 tix for the @WrexhamAFCWomen on Sunday. 🤯 This shatters the record but I’d like to OBLITERATE IT INTO THE DUST OF HISTORY. I will be there and knowing how this town shows up for each other, I trust that you will too. LETS GO!!!! 💥 🏴 ⚽️ https://t.co/6s3U1FXuiJ
— Rob McElhenney (@RMcElhenney) March 24, 2023
Match tickets can be bought for just $1.20 “We’re delighted to have smashed the attendance record for Wrexham AFC Women’s final league game of their title-winning season,” proclaimed club CEO Fleur Robinson. “With ticket sales soaring and more seats being released, don’t miss out on buying your tickets – for just £1 each – to watch our champions be crowned at the Racecourse Ground.”
“It’s going to be a memorable occasion, and we can’t wait to see you all here for the game.”
Tickets for the upcoming game in Wrexham are still currently available. The match will be played at Racecourse Ground, typically where the men’s team features. This historic stadium can hold up to around 10,000 fans.
Everton women’s team also recently smashed their record attendance as well.
On Friday, they played their Merseyside Derby matchup with Liverpool in front of a record crowd of 22,161. The team’s previous record was just under 6,000 total fans.
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Germany vs Peru on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Germany vs Peru WHAT International Friendly WHEN 3:45pm ET / 12:45am PT • Saturday, March 25, 2023 WHERE FOX Soccer Plus, Fubo FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW With Fubo, you can watch Germany vs […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Germany vs Peru on US television and via legal streaming:
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With Fubo, you can watch Germany vs Peru and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC, CNBC, USA, FOX, FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox OneHere are the steps to take to watch the game with your free Fubo trial:1. Click on this link for the Fubo 7-day trial.2. Click on the red ‘Start your free trial’ button (see screengrab below)3. Click the “Next” button on the the next page. They you’ll enter your e-mail address to sign up (or you can use your Facebook or Google logins) (see screengrab below)4. During the sign-up process, you’ll select your plan level and enter billing info – you won’t be charged until the 7-day trial is over (see screengrab below)5. After signing up for the free trial, you’ll be taken to the Fubo main screen (see screengrab below)6. From here, you can either scroll down the page to see the TV listings which include your game (see screengrab below)7. Or you can click on the ‘Guide’ button at the top to see all of the channels available to you (see screengrab below)Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
With the United States set to host the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada, the opportunities for competitive games will be few and far between. Thus the CONCACAF Nations League takes on added significance. Unfortunately, the USMNT still does not have a full-time manager. Based on what US Soccer has said of late, it […] With the United States set to host the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada, the opportunities for competitive games will be few and far between. Thus the CONCACAF Nations League takes on added significance. Unfortunately, the USMNT still does not have a full-time manager. Based on what US Soccer has said of late, it may not have one through the summer.
However, interim boss Anthony Hudson appears to be taking the job as seriously as he can. The roster he has called in for this pair of Nations League games certainly reflects that. The first chance to preview what Anthony Hudson can do with that squad is when the USA travels to Grenada.
US RosterThe roster of players called in for this camp is a very strong one with mostly World Cup players on it. Yet, no call-up has received more scrutiny than that of Gio Reyna. Such was the drama caused by the feud between Reyna’s parents Claudio and Danielle and Gregg Berhalter. It led to speculation that his national team career was over before it had even really begun. Regardless, he’s back and hopefully all parties involved can move on.
The rest of the roster is fairly stacked. In goal are Matt Turner, Ethan Horvath, and Zack Steffen. Five of the eight defenders have double digit caps. Those are Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson, Sergiño Dest, Miles Robinson and Mark McKenzie. Weston McKennie is back in the midfield and up front Christian Pulisic is the star attraction. Ricardo Pepi makes his return after being left off the plane to Qatar and Alejandro Zendejas appears ready to pick the US over Mexico.
A couple of the major misses are Tyler Adams and Tim Weah, who both miss out due to injury.
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A Grenada preview for the USAGrenada currently sit third in the three-team Group D. As a result, the nation cannot qualify for the Gold Cup. In its three games, they have no wins and one draw. Their run of form coming into this game is not good, either. In their last twelve games, Grenada has just two wins.
Curiously, they have appointed Mohammad Kwid from Syria as their manager. Most of the players on the roster are domestic based with a few exceptions. Kayden Harrack plays for Queens Park Rangers in England. Two of their players ply their trade with the Charleston Battery of the USL: Benjamin Etienne and AJ Paterson.
This presents an opportunity for the United States to rediscover some of its scoring touch. The last time the Stars and Stripes scored multiple goals in a game was the last time it played Grenada. That was in June of 2022. Also, the United States has just two wins in its last nine outings dating back to that same time. In four previous matches against Grenada, though, the United States has won all four times. That includes a 5-0 thrashing last time the two played in Austin for the reverse leg of this Nations League tie.
Game informationThis matchday four clash in the Nations League is live on TNT and Universo, as part of the US Soccer deal with Warner Bros. Discovery. You can also stream the game on Peacock in Spanish. It is happening at Kirani James National Stadium in St. George’s, Grenada. Kickoff is scheduled for Friday, March 24 and 8 p.m. ET.
After this game, the USMNT returns home to Orlando to wrap up the Nations League group stage. It welcomes El Salvador, which drew with the US in San Salvador on June 14, 2022. That game is at Exploria Stadium at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, March 27. Coverage is available on TNT and Universo, just like Friday night’s Grenada game.
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Anyone who has watched soccer games on Apple TV's MLS Season Pass this season will have noticed how crisp and detailed the picture quality is. So much so that it's starting to make broadcasts of soccer games on other streaming services look inferior. While not quite the same, it does remind me a lot of […] Anyone who has watched soccer games on Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass this season will have noticed how crisp and detailed the picture quality is. So much so that it’s starting to make broadcasts of soccer games on other streaming services look inferior.
While not quite the same, it does remind me a lot of the change from SD to HD more than a decade ago. After seeing the first soccer games in HD back then, games in SD felt like we were going back in time. Even nowadays, I come across a broadcast once in a while in SD. The difference in picture quality is so dramatic.
In a plus for both MLS and Apple, MLS Season Pass’ picture quality is a game changer. It makes the viewing experience more pleasurable. Sure, there are still tweaks that need to made to the service as a whole. However, there’s no doubt that what you see is of vastly greater quality than what we had previously.
MLS deserves praise for improved productionPart of the enhanced experience is due to the enormous improvement in production. Previously, Major League Soccer hired a ragtag team of regional sports networks to produce games. At the same time, they had FOX Sports, ESPN and Univision producing games too. As a result, the overall viewing experience was clumsy. There was little to no consistency in the production of MLS games.
Now, that has changed completely. IMG, a worldwide leader in sports production (used by the Premier League for its 24/7 TV channel), produces all of the games. The TV camera operators have improved a lot, too. No longer do we see the issues of camera operators zooming in too close on player shots, like they’re used to doing on traditional American sports.
The best thing that MLS could have done was hiring IMG.
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Who comes close? Recently, Peacock TV executives told World Soccer Talk that the streaming service will stream Premier League games in 4K in 2023. Other than that, to be fair, no other streaming service comes close to the picture quality of MLS Season Pass.
MLS Season Pass picture quality: The difference is crystal clearGames broadcasted on MLS Season Pass stream in 1080p. While it’s not 4K, it sure looks very close to it. However, tech website Digital Trends recently discussed the differences between sporting events being broadcasted in 4K compared to 1080p. They claim that airing television shows or movies in 4K is significantly easier and cheaper than broadcasting live sports in this format.
Along with streaming in 1080p, MLS matches on Apple will include Dolby 5.1 audio. This is essentially surround sound, as the 5 in 5.1 stands for the amount of speakers needed for a home theater experience. Viewers will need the five-speaker setup to get full surround sound. Although, it is obviously not necessary to enjoy MLS.
MLS Season Pass can be purchased for $14.99 per month. There is also an annual pass for $99 per season as well.
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Here are all of the details of where you can watch San Diego Wave vs Chicago Red Stars on US television and via legal streaming: WHO San Diego Wave vs Chicago Red Stars WHAT National Women's Soccer League WHEN 10:00pm ET / 7:00pm PT • Saturday, March 25, 2023 WHERE CBS Sports Network, Fubo, and […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch San Diego Wave vs Chicago Red Stars on US television and via legal streaming:
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With Fubo, you can watch San Diego Wave vs Chicago Red Stars and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC, CNBC, USA, FOX, FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox OneHere are the steps to take to watch the game with your free Fubo trial:1. Click on this link for the Fubo 7-day trial.2. Click on the red ‘Start your free trial’ button (see screengrab below)3. Click the “Next” button on the the next page. They you’ll enter your e-mail address to sign up (or you can use your Facebook or Google logins) (see screengrab below)4. During the sign-up process, you’ll select your plan level and enter billing info – you won’t be charged until the 7-day trial is over (see screengrab below)5. After signing up for the free trial, you’ll be taken to the Fubo main screen (see screengrab below)6. From here, you can either scroll down the page to see the TV listings which include your game (see screengrab below)7. Or you can click on the ‘Guide’ button at the top to see all of the channels available to you (see screengrab below)Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Getty Images
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal WHAT Women's Super League WHEN 11:00am ET / 8:00am PT • Saturday, March 25, 2023 WHERE Paramount+ FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day free […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal on US television and via legal streaming:
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France thumped the Netherlands 4-0 in Paris on Friday night with new French captain Kylian Mbappé leading the way. The fixture was a matchup of the top two teams in Group B of the 2024 Euro qualifiers. The hosts started with a bang as Antoine Griezmann put the ball into the back of the net […] France thumped the Netherlands 4-0 in Paris on Friday night with new French captain Kylian Mbappé leading the way. The fixture was a matchup of the top two teams in Group B of the 2024 Euro qualifiers.
The hosts started with a bang as Antoine Griezmann put the ball into the back of the net inside two minutes. The attacker began the move with a slick tackle on a Dutch player. Randal Kolo Muani then played a square pass to Mbappé, who found Griezmann wide open at the edge of the box. Griezmann neatly placed a left-footed shot passed a diving Jasper Cillessen. It was his first goal for the national team in 17 total matches.
The dynamic French duo previously made headlines this week because of the team’s new captaincy. Head coach Didier Deschamps gave the armband to Mbappé after Huge Lloris retired. This, however, did not go down with Griezmann, as he wanted to be the next French captain. Nevertheless, the two players worked brilliantly together for the goal.
Mbappé delivers it on a plate for Griezmann 🔥🍽
Les Bleus take an early lead against the Dutch! 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/wdwa4Sbtlf
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) March 24, 2023
Early France onslaught on the Netherlands includes MbappéDayot Upamecano doubled France’s lead just six minutes later. Cillessen made a bit of a mess of a free kick, as the ball bounced off of his chest and fell straight to the French defender. Although it wasn’t exactly a phenomenal finish, Upamecano rolled the ball across the line for the goal.
Mbappé added a third goal in the 22nd minute of the match. Aurélien Tchouaméni attempted a pass to Kolo Muani, who tried to nick the ball through to an onrushing Mbappé. However, it didn’t appear that the striker got a touch on the ball and it went straight through to the PSG forward. The superstar then slotted home his 1 on 1 opportunity against Cillessen. France had three total shots at this point of the match and converted all of them.
Second half not quite as hectic as the firstWhile the first half was filled with goals and dominated by France, the second was certainly more even. Both sides had decent chances to change the scoreline in the opening 20 minutes of the final period. Mike Maignan was forced to make a save from a dangerous free kick. Then the aforementioned Kolo Muani also missed a glorious opportunity to give France another goal.
Mbappé would, however, net his second goal of the game just minutes before the full-time whistle. The superstar casually strolled through the Netherlands defense and struck a powerful shot into the bottom corner of the net. Mbappé faked two shots, making defenders fall to the floor, before finally pulling the trigger on the strike.
A TRULY LOVELY FINISH FROM MBAPPÉ 👏
The captain gets his 38th international goal for @FrenchTeam! 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/idiSa6VfCe
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) March 24, 2023
The Netherlands were awarded a late penalty in the match thanks to a handball inside the box by Upamecano. Memphis Depay, however, failed to convert the spot kick. Maignan made the initial save and then followed up with another on the rebound.
France will look to keep their place atop Group B when they face Ireland on Monday. The Netherlands, on the other hand, are set to play Gibraltar in their next 2024 Euro qualification match.
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The Argentina national team played its first game in front of home fans in Buenos Aires since winning the World Cup in Qatar. That triumph was a long-awaited conquest for the South American nation. The last time La Albiceleste won the World Cup before 2022 was 1986. Despite many of the fans in attendance not […] The Argentina national team played its first game in front of home fans in Buenos Aires since winning the World Cup in Qatar. That triumph was a long-awaited conquest for the South American nation. The last time La Albiceleste won the World Cup before 2022 was 1986.
Despite many of the fans in attendance not even being around for that win in 1986, the relief and sensation around El Monumental in Buenos Aires was palpable. Argentina hosted Panama to one of the most raucous crowds sporting sky blue and white in history. That, on its own, is saying something, given the passion Argentina fans exhibited during the actual World Cup in Qatar.
An announced attendance of over 83,000 packed into the home of River Plate. Before the game, the players emerged to fans chanting. That, along with the playing of the Argentina national anthem, moved players to tears. Even Lionel Messi, who is known for reserving emotion, seemed astounded by the experience.
Lionel Messi in tears 😢
What a moment as Argentina welcomes back its World Cup winners. pic.twitter.com/Pn9lHAw7uV
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) March 23, 2023
There was still a game to be played. Albeit a friendly, Argentina did win the game against Panama, 2-0. MLS talent Thiago Almada scored his first Argentina goal. Then, Lionel Messi capped off the celebratory evening with a classic free kick goal.
Argentina fans get glimpse of World Cup trophyAfter the game, the celebrations continued. Both Messi and Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni spoke to fans about the achievement.
“I want to thank you all for the love and recognition that you have been receiving, not only after the World Cup but also for the Copa America,” Messi said to the 83,214 in attendance and watching at home. “We said that we were going to give it all for this trophy.”
But, perhaps the biggest takeaway from that scene is the fact that seemingly everyone in the stadium, including Messi’s teammates, bowed to him and chanted his name before his speech.
While the first game back in Argentina was always going to draw more attention and celebration, the national side’s tour around the country is not done. Argentina is playing two games, including Thursday’s friendly against Panama, to commemorate its World Cup success. Similar celebrations are in store when Argentina hosts Curacao in Santiago del Estero on Tuesday, March 28.
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US Open Cup returned with the 1st round and teams across the United States. Some of them feature amateurs and semi-professionals dreaming of a fairytale run in the oldest ongoing national soccer competition. These games as well as a handful in the next couple rounds, are available via Bleacher Report. Here's what happened in the […] US Open Cup returned with the 1st round and teams across the United States. Some of them feature amateurs and semi-professionals dreaming of a fairytale run in the oldest ongoing national soccer competition.
These games as well as a handful in the next couple rounds, are available via Bleacher Report.
Here’s what happened in the 1st Round of the 2023 US Open Cup:
US Open Cup 1st Round scoresWest Chester United 1-3 Ocean City Nor’eastersThe visiting team from southeastern New Jersey represents USL League 2. Those Nor’easters trailed early after a 12th-minute goal from Finn Reese. However, Andres Latorre equalized six minutes later with a glorious low rebound shot.
Then, Ocean City took the lead and advanced to the second round with a thunderous header by Dylan Evande. That goal at 60 minutes, and a penalty from Andre Sabroso eight minutes later, launched Ocean City into the second round.
El Farolito 3-0 (AET) Inter San FranciscoFor 90 minutes, this was an even match. That was until Herebert Soto received a straight red card in the 86th minute. The home side was down to 10 men for the rest of the 90 and the extra time period. That is when all the goals arrived for El Farolito.
Jonathan Mosquera scored the match winner in the 94th minute. Mosquera deflected a free kick. A one-goal lead became two just five minutes later, as John Quinones took advantage of a San Francisco goalkeeper error. Cesar Benitez finished the scoring in the 113th minute to seal the victory.
Appalachian FC 2-2 (3-0 after penalties) North Carolina Fusion u23The twists and turns in this match were wild and crazy, but the new kids on the Open Cup block from the NPSL advanced on penalties after a two-goal draw through regulation and extra time.
Beaman United FC 0-3 Des Moines MenaceThe amateur Iowan club continues to show why they are one of the top sides to qualify and advance out of the opening round of the US Open Cup as they defeated the amateurs from Tennessee 3-0.
Gabriel Rodriguez converted twice with a hard shot to the lower left side of the net in the 21st minute, then converted a penalty in the 58th minute for his brace. Fernando Garcia finished off the scoring inside second-half stoppage time.
Chicago House AC 1-0 Bavarian UnitedIt was a tightly contested match that offered only one goal late in the first half when John Makowiecki headed home from point-blank range. But within the final moments of the match, in second-half stoppage time, it was Chicago House’s goalkeeper Tony Halterman who made two spectacular saves in succession to prevent an equalizer.
Manhattan SC 2-1 (AET) Motown FCWith a picturesque view of the Hudson River along the Bronx, the match was held on the campus of the College of Mount St. Vincent. Manhattan SC needed extra time to advance into the second round.
After Franco Catania scored in the 26th minute for the visiting FC Motown, the Manhattan SC’s equalizer came in the 55th minute from Bibo Hakim-Karamoko. The match winner was in the 106th minute of extra time when 18-year-old Will Loka hammered the ball home to begin the celebrations.
However, Motown FC have filed an official complaint to protest the match because they allege the game was played on a field that wasn’t in compliance with minimum dimensions per the US Open Cup rules.
Ventura County Fusion 1-4 Capo FCAfter an opening goal by Ventura County’s Jerry Desdunes in the 6th minute, Capo FC exploded for four goals and took out the Fusion as they frustrated their hosts all match long.
Joshue Gallardo equalized 10 minutes later. Then Capo FC took the lead in first-half stoppage time from Sergio Vega. Parker Scaizo made it a two-goal lead in the 53rd minute, and then Hevany Ramos Mota finished the job in the 77th minute.
Hartford City FC 1-2 Lansdowne YonkersOn a cool evening at Trinity Health Stadium in Hartford, Connecticut, it was the first suburb north of the New York City border that was Lansdowne Yonkers that advanced into the next round of the Open Cup.
Jacksonville Armada 1-1 (9-8 after penalties) Miami UnitedWhat a fantastic match this was. Battles happened all over the pitch, as both sides scored in regulation time. Micah Thomas for Jacksonville scored in the 42nd minute, then Bautista Dominguez equalized in the 48th minute. A dramatic penalty kick shootout was next. The final round of penalty kicks came when goalkeeper Nicklas Ruhle converted the winner and stopped the last kick from Miami’s Peterson Occenat to send the home team into the second round.
The only blemish for the Armada is that their goalscorer Micah Thomas got two yellows and was then sent off. He will face a one-match suspension.
Other scores in the US Open Cup 1st roundCleveland SC 1-0 Lionsbridge FC
Project 510 0-3 Crossfire Premier
UDA Soccer 1-0 Park City Red Wolves
Tulsa Athletic 1-0 Brazos Valley Cavalry
Club de Lyon B 0-1 Nona FC
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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly set to hold talks with Julian Nagelsmann over a potential managerial role with the club. The 35-year-old coach has recently been fired from his role at Bayern Munich this week. Bayern will soon appoint Thomas Tuchel as new manager of the club. According to The Telegraph, Nagelsmann is apparently a fan […] Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly set to hold talks with Julian Nagelsmann over a potential managerial role with the club. The 35-year-old coach has recently been fired from his role at Bayern Munich this week. Bayern will soon appoint Thomas Tuchel as new manager of the club.
According to The Telegraph, Nagelsmann is apparently a fan of the north London outfit. He even supposedly owns a replica Spurs jersey as well. Nevertheless, the Tottenham head coaching job is still currently held by Antonio Conte.
The Italian has been at the helm with Spurs since November of 2021. Although he holds a decent win rate of 54%, Conte has not yet delivered a trophy to the club. The team has not collected silverware since a League Cup triumph in 2008. Conte also found himself in hot water after ripping his players and the club after a 3-3 draw against Southampton last Saturday.
German coach hinted at joining an EPL team beforeNagelsmann has mentioned coaching in the Premier League before. Speaking at a 2020 press conference, the coach was asked to compare the English top flight to the Bundesliga. “When I watch Premier League games I recognize that it’s a tough and good league,” Nagelsmann began. ” I talk to (former Chelsea player) Timo Werner as well. He tells me that it’s hard to play against teams in the Premier League. A bit harder than playing against teams in the Bundesliga.
“So perhaps it’s one of the best leagues in the world, I think that’s clear. Perhaps even the best league in the world. But if I’m in the Premier League in the future, perhaps compare them more in detail.”
Julian Nagelsmann speaking in 2020 about potentially managing in the Premier League one day 💭
"It's one of the best leagues in the world."pic.twitter.com/J1DASw2YgG
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) March 24, 2023
Opportune time for Tottenham to get their NagelsmannThe aforementioned outlet also claims that Spurs wanted Nagelsmann to replace Jose Mourinho two years ago. However, the German coach opted to join Bayern instead. It remains to be seen if Nagelsmann would take the Spurs job now, but the north London club would need to finally address the Conte situation first.
It is thought that Conte will be relieved of his duties before his current contract expires in the summer. This could be the best time to get their first choice coach. Nagelsmann will certainly have suitors the longer he is available as a free agent.
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Everton is under the microscope of an independent commission regarding a violation of the Premier League's financial fair play rules. The Premier League claims that the breach in financial rules occurred during the 2021/22 campaign. Those rules state clubs are allowed to lose a maximum of $128 million over a three-year span. These Profitability and […] Everton is under the microscope of an independent commission regarding a violation of the Premier League’s financial fair play rules. The Premier League claims that the breach in financial rules occurred during the 2021/22 campaign.
Those rules state clubs are allowed to lose a maximum of $128 million over a three-year span. These Profitability and Sustainability rules are designed to ensure clubs are running profitable businesses. A violation of the rules can result in a fine or a points deduction.
According to reports, Everton’s net loss over a three-season span is more than $450 million. Part of that spending went towards a new stadium that is still under construction. Other spending was on transfers. Including the 2021/22 season, the season where this accusation rests, Everton spent almost $236 million on transfers alone. Meanwhile, it recouped only $100 million in player sales.
It is part of the reason Everton supporters are so upset with their owner. Last season, Everton supporters labeled their own club the ‘worst run club‘ in the Premier League.
Now, Everton faces a potential fine or points deduction, which would aggravate an already dismal season at Goodison Park. Everton sits two points above the relegation zone after 28 games. Earlier in the season, the club fired Frank Lampard and appointed Sean Dyche in his stead.
EPL refers Everton to independent commission for Financial Fair Play violationThe Premier League’s referral to an independent commission did not come with many details. The league released a statement on Friday that said the investigation and hearings would be private.
Everton responded to the referral from the Premier League on Friday, too. The club said it “strongly contests the allegation of non-compliance and together with its independent team of experts is entirely confident that it remains compliant with all financial rules and regulations.
🚨 Everton release statement on PL charges
"The Club strongly contests the allegation of non-compliance and together with its independent team of experts is entirely confident that it remains compliant with all financial rules and regulations." pic.twitter.com/UKdc3chcjD
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) March 24, 2023
This debacle at Goodison Park started last season. Burnley and Leeds United accused Everton of violating the financial fair play rules. Last season, all three were in the relegation battle, with Burnley eventually going down.
There is no timetable in place for how long the commission will take to review this Everton case.
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Bayern Munich have fired manager Julian Nagelsmann and are reportedly ready to replace him with Thomas Tuchel. Nagelsmann, widely considered one of the top young coaches in the sport, was sacked despite having a 71% win rate at the club. The 35-year-old German won the 2021/22 Bundesliga title and the last two DFL-Supercups as well. […] Bayern Munich have fired manager Julian Nagelsmann and are reportedly ready to replace him with Thomas Tuchel. Nagelsmann, widely considered one of the top young coaches in the sport, was sacked despite having a 71% win rate at the club. The 35-year-old German won the 2021/22 Bundesliga title and the last two DFL-Supercups as well.
Firing comes as Bayern cruise in Champions LeagueBayern Munich are currently thriving in the UEFA Champions League. They have managed to win all eight matches in the competition during the season. This includes being involved in the ‘Group of Death’ alongside Barcelona and Inter Milan. Bayern brushed aside powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16, as well.
Nevertheless, the club is one point behind rivals Borussia Dortmund in the league standings. Bayern have won the last 10 German titles. Team hierarchy apparently is not happy about the club’s position in the domestic table. Nagelsmann lost his last Bundesliga match in charge against Bayer Leverkusen thanks to two second half penalties.
Tuchel replaces Naglesmann and starts Bayern job on MondayWith Nagelsmann gone, Bayern will now turn to Tuchel. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano is reporting that the former Dortmund, PSG and Chelsea boss quickly agreed to become Bayern’s new coach. Tuchel will soon sign a two-and-a-half year contract to remain at the club until the summer of 2025. The 49-year-old coach is set to join the team on Monday.
🚨 Thomas Tuchel will receive contracts in the next hours to sign as new Bayern coach — contract will be valid until June 2025, two year & half deal as expected. #FCBayern
First training session, on Monday.
Tuchel didn’t hesitate — he was leading candidate and wanted the job. pic.twitter.com/HrtflC6y8F
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 24, 2023
Tuchel departed Chelsea back in September after a slow start to the current campaign. However, the German did collect the Champions League and UEFA Super Cup in 2021 with the Blues. Chelsea continued to struggle after sacking Tuchel early in the campaign and still sit 10th in the Premier League table.
Reports coming out of Germany suggest that Nagelsmann was informed of the split while on a skiing vacation. Nevertheless, he almost certainly won’t be out of a job for long. PSG or Tottenham Hotspur could soon come calling as both of their managers are currently under fire.
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Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany have officially confirmed their bid to cohost the 2027 Women's World Cup. The three nations have been coordinating the potential bid since 2020. They even created a joint Twitter account last year in an effort to spread the word on the proposal. The trio will use the slogan "Breaking New […] Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany have officially confirmed their bid to cohost the 2027 Women’s World Cup. The three nations have been coordinating the potential bid since 2020. They even created a joint Twitter account last year in an effort to spread the word on the proposal. The trio will use the slogan “Breaking New Ground” based on the first letters of each word also representing the first letter of each country.
Trio determined to put on best tournament possible“Women’s football is currently developing well worldwide. We want to pick up on this momentum with our joint application and set another exclamation mark,” German soccer general secretary Heike Ullrich stated. “That is a responsibility that we are happy to face up to with conviction.”
“We are sure to offer perfect conditions for the tournament. Our aim is to present the players with the best sporting conditions, the fans with a unique atmosphere and all associations with sustainable approaches.”
😄 We are ready for it FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027.
So @FIFAcom, you’ve got mail. 👀@RoyalBelgianFA – @KNVB – @DFB pic.twitter.com/aPKT7dTXxB
— BNG2027 (@bng2027) March 24, 2023
Ullrich’s Dutch counterpart, Gijs de Jong, also commented on the announcement as well. “The popularity of women’s football boomed in the Netherlands after the 2017 European Championship. Since then, it has been impossible to imagine Dutch football without the OranjeLeeuwinnen (Dutch women’s national team),” proclaimed de Jong.
“Our ambition is to create the best sporting conditions for the players and a unique atmosphere for our ‘Orange fans.’ In doing this, we focus on the ever-increasing importance of organizing major events as sustainably and responsibly as possible.”
United States could battle against 2027 World Cup European cohostThe three European nations are the first applicants to officially declare intentions to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup. However, the United States has also previously expressed interest in hosting the tournament.
U.S. Soccer has mulled the idea to launch a bid to host either the 2027 or 2031 Women’s World Cup. The United States has already hosted back-to-back competitions in 1999 and 2003. The upcoming 2026 Men’s World Cup tournament is also set to be co-hosted by the United States as well.
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Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has reportedly proposed to host a Premier League all-star game at Stamford Bridge in August. The Evening Standard claims that the match would essentially be a fundraiser for Ukraine. Russia hammered the Eastern European nation following an invasion that began over a year ago. Team co-owner Todd Boehly first floated the […] Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has reportedly proposed to host a Premier League all-star game at Stamford Bridge in August. The Evening Standard claims that the match would essentially be a fundraiser for Ukraine. Russia hammered the Eastern European nation following an invasion that began over a year ago.
Team co-owner Todd Boehly first floated the idea of an American-style all-star match back in September. The scheme originally started as an effort to raise more money for the league. “Ultimately, I hope the Premier League takes a little bit of a lesson from American sports,” claimed Boehly. “MLB did their all-star game in L.A. this year. We made $200 million from a Monday and a Tuesday.”
Mudryk deal included clauses to help home nationThe Blues have ties to Ukraine, too. They previously purchased Ukraine international Mykhailo Mudryk in January in a deal that could reach $100 million. Part of the agreement with the player’s former club, Shakhtar Donetsk, included a payment of $24 million to go straight to helping Ukrainian soldiers.
Along with this donation, Chelsea also agreed to visit Ukraine to play a friendly against Shakhtar as well. Donbass Arena in Donetsk is hosting the match. However, the stadium has been closed for years. It was also damaged during the Russian invasion. A friendly will take place at the arena once the conflict eventually ends.
Boehly proposes All-Star Game to raise Football for Ukraine fundsArsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko would also feature in the all-star game if it happens. Zinchenko, also a Ukraine international, founded Football for Ukraine following the invasion of his homeland. The non-profit charity organizes support through donations to offer supplies and to help rebuild damaged areas inside the country. Former Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko is part of the project as well.
Although not yet confirmed, the potential all-star match would take place in the beginning of August. Details of the players or teams involved is not yet solidified. However, other Ukrainian players in the Premier League can feature. This means that Everton’s Vitaliy Mykolenko and Bournemouth’s Illya Zabarnyi should also feature. The 2023/24 Premier League campaign begins on August 12, so the game would have to take place before then.
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The Wales National Team TV schedule lists out the TV/streaming information you need to watch The Dragons. Wales have only qualified for the World Cup twice – in 1958 and after a long drought, in 2022. In '58, the Welsh did manage to make the quarterfinals. Euros have been no kinder, as the only two appearances […] The Wales National Team TV schedule lists out the TV/streaming information you need to watch The Dragons.
Wales have only qualified for the World Cup twice – in 1958 and after a long drought, in 2022. In ’58, the Welsh did manage to make the quarterfinals. Euros have been no kinder, as the only two appearances have been recently – 2016 and 2020, though they did reach the semifinal round in the former.
Wales, unfortunately had no luck in Qatar 2022, losing to Iran and finishing in last place in Group B.
Wales National Team TV schedule and streaming linksFirst game: March 25, 1876 (Loss vs. Scotland in Glasgow)
Manager: Robert Page
Best World Cup finish: Quarterfinals (1958)
Best European Championship Finish: Semifinals (2016)
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Where can I watch the Wales match?The World Cup in 2022 will be hosted on FOX and FS1 in English, with Telemundo (and Peacock) picking up Spanish coverage. Streaming services Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Vidgo and Sling all carry the networks showing the games.
Euros will be moving to FOX starting in 2024, and UEFA Nations League also features on the FOX networks, with select games exclusive to Fubo TV.
The stray international friendly could appear on any network, so keep an eye out here for the latest listings.
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LineupWales’s secret to their success is a team ethic. They’re all playing for national pride and to make history. For most fans of the Welsh team, this will be their first World Cup in their lifetime. The last time they were here was 1958 when they lost to Brazil, starring a young Pele, in the quarter-final.
As a well-organized unit, Wales are not a team of Premier League all-stars. In fact, many of their footballers play in teams in the second and even third division of England’s pyramid. However, don’t be misled. This is a team that is a true underdog at World Cup 2022.
Players to keep an eye out for include Kieffer Moore, a tall striker with a lethal heading ability who currently plays for Bournemouth. He’s a target man who can cause opposition defenses a lot of problems.
Nottingham Forest’s Brennan Johnson is a skillful winger with lightning pace. Daniel James plays on the other wing. While not as pacy as Johnson, the duo of Johnson and James should create havoc for defenses.
Last but not least, the Welsh defense is in many ways the strongest asset the national team has. With defenders Ben Davies (Spurs), Joe Rodon (Rennes), Neco Williams (Forest), Connor Roberts (Burnley), Chris Gunter (Wimbledon) and Rhys Norrington-Davies (Sheffield United), Wales has plenty of quality to choose from.
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Historically the most successful nation in all of Asia, the South Korea National Team TV schedule has all the games for the Taegeuk Warriors. South Korea have qualified for ten consecutive World Cup finals, from 1986 right through to 2022, and eleven times overall which is the most of any Asian nation. The Koreans reached […] Historically the most successful nation in all of Asia, the South Korea National Team TV schedule has all the games for the Taegeuk Warriors.
South Korea have qualified for ten consecutive World Cup finals, from 1986 right through to 2022, and eleven times overall which is the most of any Asian nation. The Koreans reached the semifinals and finished fourth in 2002, when they co-hosted the tournament with Japan. They finished second in their group in 2022, defeating Portugal 2-1 on a harrowing final day of the group stage.
South Korea National Team TV schedule and streaming linksFirst game: August 2, 1948 (Win vs. Mexico in London) Manager: Paulo Bento Best World Cup finish: Fourth Place (2002) Best AFC Asian Cup Finish: Winners (1956, 1960)
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Where can I watch the South Korea match?Competing out of the Asian Football Confederation, many of South Korea’s competitive games air on Paramount+. Whether that be the Asian Cup or World Cup Qualifying, CBS’s paid-streaming platform carries both competitions.
In terms of the biggest competition, the World Cup, that is available for viewers in the United States via FOX. For the 2022 World Cup and beyond, games air on either the FOX linear channel of Fox Sports 1, the sports-specific channel for the company. South Korea’s games are also available in Spanish via Peacock Premium, in addition to Telemundo or Universo.
Keep in mind that friendlies are also a common occurrence in the international landscape. However, as these are one-off games, there is no select provider that carries each of a certain country’s friendlies. Therefore, South Korea’s friendlies could possibly fall on any channel that bids the highest to broadcast them. Fortunately, this South Korea National Team TV schedule is up to date with the latest listings for all games.
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LineupSouth Korea’s lineup revolves around one player. Son Heung-min. The Tottenham Hotspur star is assuredly one of the most talented players to ever emerge from Asia as a whole.
Other players vary in terms of where they play. Joining Son up top is a fellow Premier League player, Hwang Hee-chan. Hwang plays for Wolverhampton Wanderers, and continues to make an impact in Europe. The South Korean defense has just one player that plies his trade outside of Asia. Napoli center back Kim Min-jae is a regular starter for a Napoli side that repeatedly finds itself in the UEFA Champions League.
Of course, many of South Korea’s players still represent South Korean clubs. The most-capped of those is Kim Young-gwon, who plays for Ulsan Hyundai. His 95 caps as a defender are second most on the projected World Cup squad, meaning he should start during at least the group stage games for South Korea.
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Find the viewing details for every game with our Serbia National Team TV schedule. The Eagles are considered to be the official successor to both the Kingdom of Yugoslavia/SFR Yugoslavia and the FR Yugoslavia/Serbia and Montenegro national teams, with history dating back to 1920, but their first truly official game under the Serbian banner was […] Find the viewing details for every game with our Serbia National Team TV schedule.
The Eagles are considered to be the official successor to both the Kingdom of Yugoslavia/SFR Yugoslavia and the FR Yugoslavia/Serbia and Montenegro national teams, with history dating back to 1920, but their first truly official game under the Serbian banner was in 2006.
Despite not often advancing far in the tournament, Serbia does quality fairly regularly for the World Cup. They’ve missed out on Euros since 2000, and finished last in their group at Qatar 2022, so 2024 Euros will be a chance for the Serbs to really break onto the scene.
Serbia National Team TV Schedule and Streaming LinksFirst game: August 28, 1920 (Loss vs. Czechoslovakia)
Manager: Dragan Stojković
Best World Cup finish: Fourth Place (1930, 1962)
Best European Championship Finish: Runners-up (1960, 1968)
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Where can I watch the Serbia match?With FOX Sports holding the rights to the World Cup, qualifying and the European Championship, it is a safe bet to look there for Serbia’s games. However, in the United States, coverage of the World Cup is also available via Telemundo and Universo in conjunction with Peacock Premium.
Furthermore, select World Cup Qualifying games are available through fuboTV exclusively. Fortunately, fuboTV carries all four of the channels listed above, making it a one-stop shop for Serbia’s TV schedule.
UEFA Nations league is also on the FOX family of networks, with select games shown exclusively on FuboTV.
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LineupGenerally speaking, Serbia relies on a handful of players of European stardom. Are these players at the top of the game in terms of popularity? No. However, each one serves a specific role, and they do it well.
While the loss of Nemanja Matic is less than ideal given his consistency, Dusan Tadic is one of the most exciting players to watch in European soccer. The Ajax midfielder is the captain of the Serbian side, and he has the most caps at 90.
However, the focus of the side is perhaps on the front side of three players from Italian clubs. Dusan Vlahovic and Filip Kostic both play for Juventus, while Luka Jovic plays for Fiorentina. All three of those players are talented and have experience in major fixtures.
For those Americans out there, the name Dejan Joveljic is a familiar one with his run of scoring for LA Galaxy in the 2022 MLS campaign.
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In the spotlight as host of the 2022 World Cup, the Qatar National Team TV schedule has the details for one of international soccer's up-and-coming teams. The Maroon have been competing since 1970, with minimal results of note, but have been flung into the limelight since the 2010 announcement that they would be the host […] In the spotlight as host of the 2022 World Cup, the Qatar National Team TV schedule has the details for one of international soccer’s up-and-coming teams.
The Maroon have been competing since 1970, with minimal results of note, but have been flung into the limelight since the 2010 announcement that they would be the host nation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Since then the program has advanced and improved – including winning the 2019 AFC Asian Cup – as the nation hopes to put on a good show in their first ever World Cup appearance.
As part of their preparation for the World Cup, Qatar was invited as a guest team to the 2019 CONMEBOL Copa América, and the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup. While their Copa performance saw them bow out in the group stage, they played well at the Gold Cup, making it to the semifinals of the tournament, narrowly losing to the United States.
Qatar did not have a good showing at the main event, however. They would score only one goal, lose all three group stage matches (the first host nation ever to do so), and finish in last place. With the glamour of hosting the World Cup now behind them, what becomes of the Qatar national team remains to be seen.
Qatar National Team TV schedule and streaming linksFirst game: March 27, 1970 (Loss vs. Bahrain in Isa Town)
Manager: Félix Sánchez
Best World Cup finish: N/A (2022 Debut)
Best AFC Asian Cup Finish: Winners (2019)
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Where can I watch the Qatar match?Paramount+ is a reliable spot for many of Qatar’s games. With the nation competing in the AFC Asian Cup and AFC World Cup Qualifiers, both of those tournaments are exclusive to CBS’s paid-streaming service.
With Qatar hosting the World Cup, each match is available in the United States on either FOX or FS1. For Spanish-language coverage, each game is either on Telemundo or Universo. All four of those channels are available to stream, with fuboTV being one example of a service that has all four. Spanish-language streaming of the World Cup is also available through Peacock Premium.
In the event of other competitions or friendlies, coverage differs. For example, Qatar competed in the 2021 Gold Cup, which aired on FOX. However, friendlies could easily fall to ESPN or another platform depending on the opponent.
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LineupAll of Qatar’s national players ply their domestic trade in Qatar. Therefore, many fans of strictly European or American soccer are unaware of what Qatar brings to the table. For instance, the most recent call-up to the Qatar national team featured 13 players from one club, Al-Sadd. That is the same club that Xavi managed before moving on to Barcelona.
Almoez Ali is one of the players who did not play for Al-Sadd. Yet, he is Qatar’s leading scorer among active players. The 26-year-old forward has 76 caps already.
That figure pales in comparison to Qatar’s leading appearance maker, Hassan Al-Haydos. Al-Haydos has made 176 appearances for Qatar at the age of 31. Unsurprisingly, he is also the side’s captain, despite three other players having over a century of appearances with Qatar.
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Get all the info you need for where and when to watch the Oranje with our Netherlands National Team TV schedule. Widely considered to be one of the historically strongest national teams in the world, the Netherlands have competed in eleven World Cup finals, though they have never won the tournament (they are, however, three-time […] Get all the info you need for where and when to watch the Oranje with our Netherlands National Team TV schedule.
Widely considered to be one of the historically strongest national teams in the world, the Netherlands have competed in eleven World Cup finals, though they have never won the tournament (they are, however, three-time runners-up). The “total football” era of the 1970s led by the legendary Johan Cruyff was perhaps the golden age for the program, but they’ve remained consistently strong in the decades since, including winning the European Championship in 1988.
After finishing second and third in 2010 and 2014 respectively, the Dutch failure to qualify for Russia 2018 was stunning. With a bit of a chip on their shoulders, the Netherlands advanced to the quarterfinals in 2022. They fell to eventual champions Argentina on penalty kicks in one of the most memorable games of the tournament.
Netherlands National Team TV Schedule and Streaming linksFirst game: April 30, 1905 (Win vs. Belgium in Antwerp)
Manager: Ronald Koeman
Best World Cup finish: Runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010)
Best European Championship Finish: Champions (1988)
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Where can I watch the Netherlands match?Fans of the Dutch are happy to see the Netherlands back in the World Cup. For Americans with a connection to the famous orange kit, coverage is available on FOX and FS1 for many of the Dutch’s games. The World Cup, qualifying, European Championships and Nations League are all available through the FOX family of channels. Spanish-language coverage is available for the World Cup via Telemundo and Universo, with streaming available on Peacock.
The best thing about the Netherlands TV schedule is that it is almost entirely available through fuboTV. fuboTV carries all of the aforementioned channels. Plus, select Nations League games are specific to fuboTV.
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LineupThe soccer world was robbed of watching the Netherlands compete at Russia 2018. Of course, that came as a result of a dismal qualifying phase that year.
Eight years removed from a third place finish in Brazil, the Netherlands looks different across the board. Gone are the days of Robin van Persie, Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder. Now, a young Dutch squad is hungry to achieve the successes of 2010 and 2014.
That starts with Virgil van Dijk at the back. The Liverpool center back remains one of the best players in the game, despite any dips in form in recent seasons. On his day, he is just about unplayable. He’ll be joined by one of the few players still around from that 2014 side, Daley Blind. After leaving Manchester United, Blind found a home at Ajax, leading to individual and club success.
The midfield highlight is Frenkie de Jong, the Barcelona midfielder who can serve just about any role the the Netherlands national team. His strong suit is feeding balls into an attack consisting of Barca teammate Memphis Depay, Steven Bergwijn or a young and wildly promising Cody Gakpo.
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Get all the viewing info you need to catch Team Melli with our Iran National Team TV schedule. Iran are three-time AFC Asian Cup champions (1968, 1972, and 1976), but the sport in the country languished in part due to political conflicts from the late 70s on. In more recent times, Iran was the highest-ranked […] Get all the viewing info you need to catch Team Melli with our Iran National Team TV schedule.
Iran are three-time AFC Asian Cup champions (1968, 1972, and 1976), but the sport in the country languished in part due to political conflicts from the late 70s on. In more recent times, Iran was the highest-ranked international team in Asia for nearly 4 consecutive years from 2014-2018, the longest any team from Asia has held that honor.
Iran has qualified for the World Cup on six occasions, but have never advanced past the group stages and have only won two matches. One of those two wins, notably, was against the United States in 1998. They would fall to the US 1-0 in the group stage in 2022 – though they did register one of the surprising results of the tournament by defeating Wales 2-0.
Iran National Team TV schedule and streaming linksFirst game: August 25, 1941 (Draw vs. Afghanistan in Kabul)
Manager: Carlos Queiroz
Best World Cup finish: Group Stage (Five times)
Best AFC Asian Cup Finish: Winners (1968, 1972, 1976)
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Where can I watch the Iran match?Paramount+ can be considered something of a home for Iran’s matches. This is CBS’s paid-streaming service. It carries the AFC Asian Cup as well as Asian World Cup qualifying. In both, Iran is a constant threat to succeed.
However, the biggest tournament Iran competes in, and has for four of the last five editions, is the World Cup. In the United State’s FOX and FS1 carry all 64 games of the world’s greatest sporting event. There is also Spanish-language coverage provided by Telemundo and Universo. Or, check out Peacock Premium for streaming in Spanish.
In terms of streaming, fuboTV is an option that carries all four of the channels to watch the World Cup. Plus, it has other channels, including ESPN or beIN SPORTS, for example, that can carry international friendlies.
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LineupIran differs from other Middle East nations in terms of where its key players play club soccer. Whereas most other countries in the area have players from that domestic league, Iran’s best players are dotted throughout the world.
For example, Sardar Azmoun, a clinical forward with 41 goals in 65 international appearances, plays for Bayer Leverkusen. Karim Ansarifard featured for Cyprian club Omonia in its games against Manchester United in the Europa League.
Iran’s captain is Ehsan Hajsafi, who has an impressive 121 caps for Iran over his tenure. He leads a side in turmoil, with questions raised over the availability of players given their voices against the Iranian government’s treatment of women. However, if Iran is at full strength, this is a side that can force the best out of any opposition.
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Find out how to watch The Black Stars using this Ghana National Team TV schedule. Ghana first qualified for the World Cup in 2006, after winning the Africa Cup of Nations four times earlier in their history. 2010 was their best performance on the biggest stage, reaching the quarterfinals after knocking out the United States […] Find out how to watch The Black Stars using this Ghana National Team TV schedule.
Ghana first qualified for the World Cup in 2006, after winning the Africa Cup of Nations four times earlier in their history. 2010 was their best performance on the biggest stage, reaching the quarterfinals after knocking out the United States in the round of 16. After a rise in the early 2000s and 2010s, Ghana has somewhat fallen out of form as of late. They managed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, though they finished last in their group.
Ghana National Team TV schedule and streaming linksFirst game: May 28, 1950 (Win vs. Nigeria in Accra)Manager: Otto Addo Best World Cup finish: Quarterfinals (2010)Best Africa Cup of Nations Finish: Winners (1963, 1965, 1978, 1982)
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Where can I watch the Ghana match?Competitions in Africa generally run through beIN SPORTS. This is true for the Africa Cup of Nations, otherwise known simply as AFCON. Ghana, four-time winners of this tournament, are always a team to keep an eye on in the knockout stages.
beIN SPORTS is available on select platforms, one of those being fuboTV.
Of course, the bigger tournament is the World Cup. In the United States, the Ghana national team TV schedule includes World Cup games on FOX or FS1. You can also live stream these games in both English and Spanish.
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LineupGhana’s squad has players that feature across the world. However, the vast majority of national team selections hail from Europe. Plus, many of those players represent major squads on the European scene. For example, Thomas Partey, a midfield monster for the Black Stars, is a key piece of Mikel Arteta’s side at Arsenal. Also in the Premier League, Jordan Ayew is a regular for Crystal Palace.
However, the most-capped player for Ghana’s current squad is Jordan Ayew’s brother, André Ayew. André played for clubs like West Ham, Swansea and Marseille. .
Another notable name is that of Iñaki Williams. The Athletic Club forward previously represented Spain. However, as he is of Ghanaian descent, he chose to play for Ghana. He made his Black Stars debut in September of 2022, and is already a key talent for the side. Same goes for Tariq Lamptey, who used to qualify for the England national team.
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The Premier League continues to be the most watched and discussed soccer league in the United States among English-language audiences. This is the case even as other European leagues make dedicated efforts to corner the US market. Much of the credit goes to the Premier League’s head-start in the US. Also, the work with NBC […] The Premier League continues to be the most watched and discussed soccer league in the United States among English-language audiences. This is the case even as other European leagues make dedicated efforts to corner the US market.
Much of the credit goes to the Premier League’s head-start in the US. Also, the work with NBC Sports stands out against other leagues in Europe. Still, it is a reflection of the increasing cultural influence of Britain on the United States. This influence is especially prominent among younger generations.
Explaining Premier League success in the USALinguistic tiesThis is the most logical and commonly held explanation for the success of the Premier League among English-language fans in the USA. While it may not be the biggest factor for Americans, it is elsewhere. The Persian Gulf, India and Malaysia have massive Premier League followings. The seamlessness of language benefitted the league’s global strategy.
British Movies and MusicIn 1964, British culture spread rampantly in the United States. James Bond’s From Russia With Love was a hit. The Beatles led the “British Invasion” of rock music into this country. Prior to the Beatles, it was almost impossible for a British recording artist to sell records in the United States. Since 1964, it’s become commonplace for British or Australian musicians to register hits in the US.
Almost 60 years later, the James Bond franchise and the Beatles are as big as ever. Young people in the United States don 007 merchandise or listen to the latest remastered version of Beatles albums. For many young Americans, it is a rite of passage. This longstanding success is a strong testament to the lasting cultural influence British exports have on subsequent generations of Americans. Likewise, English football remains omnipresent in the discussion of soccer in this country.
In fact, since the 1960s the penetration of British culture into American households has increased. It ballooned to the point where many in the United States look across the pond for inspiration in any number of things. British actors and actresses are regularly tapped for roles in Hollywood films. Productions from London-area film studios, like Pinewood, see regular releases in US movie theaters, unlike the pre-James-Bond era.
For what it is worth, The Beatles have had a direct impact on making Americans into soccer fans.
Football Culture/TourismOftentimes, for middle-class Americans, London is the first major trip outside North America. Multiple people relayed through the years that a trip to West London turned them into Fulham fans. The frequent appearances for USMNT talents at Craven Cottage like Clint Dempsey, Tim Ream and Brian McBride.
More critical, though, is the location of the club. Craven Cottage sits on the north bank of the River Thames. Americans always have a fascination with the river that bisects London.
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Traveling to London sometimes hooks Americans on the sport. Even more seductive is a trip to Liverpool, the proving ground of the Beatles and Gerry and Pacemakers. A trip to Merseyside for music or culture often results in absorption into soccer culture. American-football- or baseball-driven friends of mine have made the pilgrimage to explore Beatles sites like Penny Lane or Strawberry Fields. As an unexpected result after a weeklong trip, they walk away supporters of either Everton or Liverpool. I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the number of my contacts this has happened with.
In other cases, the supporters’ culture of certain clubs grabs Americans who want an authentic cultural experience. Smaller, more remote locales like Ipswich Town and Blackburn Rovers adopt fans seeking a more rural English experience.
There are other examples of Americans tracing their roots to smaller towns in the Midlands or the North. To connect with their home, they take on the fandom of those clubs. That could be Wolverhampton Wanderers or Sunderland AFC, for example.
The same patterns exist for Serie A or Bundesliga fans. However, due to frequency and connection, it adds another layer of fandom to the English game in the States.
Culinary influence American servicemen serving in WWII once English food considered bland, boring and tasteless. Now, English culinary delights now have a large following in the US. Indian food, with heavy British influence, has become more popular in the US in the last ten years.
The British staple Fish and Chips, once considered pedestrian, has experienced a comeback statewide in the last 20 years. Additionally, the Ploughman’s Lunch and various British types of cheese have become more popular in the US. This is especially the case in suburban areas over the last decade and more.
British ales and beers, as well as various chocolates, Heinz baked beans and drinks such a barley water, have increasingly penetrated American tastebuds. Local grocery stores now often have a British section within the international food aisle, something we didn’t see 25 years ago.
PBS ShowsEver since Fawlty Towers and Monty Python became a thing in the United States and Masterpiece Theatre surged in popularity, PBS has become a destination for Americans looking beyond the stereotypical experience of American sitcoms and soap operas.
Keeping up Appearances and Are You Being Served? became huge hits many years after their runs in the UK. Accredit that to PBS.
In the era of streaming, you can get a plethora of previously unavailable entertainment options. It is amazing how much cultural sway PBS’s library of British shows continues to have. Eastenders, for example, has had a 40-year run on PBS. The program turned some people, including my wife, from not caring about sports at all, to being a West Ham fan.
Speaking of streaming, BritBox brings Americans the best of ITV and BBC programs for a small monthly fee. Its popularity continues to rise. Therefore, it is delivering British programs to younger American audiences. These people may not watch PBS or other linear TV with regularity.
Other British SportsThe number of people in the United States that are younger than me and have an interest in Cricket, Rugby and Formula One Auto Racing has shocked me. Almost universally when engaging these young Americans, they prefer the Premier League to other soccer leagues. Oftentimes, they exclusively watch English soccer with a focus on the men’s and women’s England national teams.
Whatever your opinion is of these attitudes, it’s real and demonstrates the massive penetration British culture and sport have on younger Americans, who fit the demographic group advertisers and sponsors are most concerned about.
Bottom LineBritish culture is ubiquitous in the United States in this day and age and that has served to drive audiences toward English soccer. This cultural penetration gives England’s leagues and teams a built-in advantage over its competitors in the US markets.
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| WHO | Grenada vs United States | | WHAT | Concacaf Nations League | | WHEN | 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT • Friday, March 24, 2023 | | WHERE | TNT, Telemundo, Peacock Premium, fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue | | STREAM | WATCH NOW |
TNT is one of the new homes of the United States national teams, including the Grenada vs United States match. 2023 is the first year of an eight-year rights deal between US Soccer and Turner Sports, which will see English-language US Women’s and Men’s National Team games featured on TNT/TBS, with select games also on HBO Max thru 2030.The deal includes friendlies, the SheBelieves Cup, World Cup Qualifiers for both teams, as well as the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on the men’s club side. The $200 million deal is the first time US Soccer has sold media rights to the national teams without being bundled along with Major League Soccer through United Soccer Marketing. Around 20 matches per year are expected to be shown across Turner Sports’ various TV and streaming outlets. It is likely that HBO Max will eventually be merged into a new all-encompassing Warner Bros Discovery streaming service later this year, but details have not been confirmed at this time.The service costs $9.99/month for the ad-supported version, and $15.99/month for the ad-free version. For Spanish-language coverage, you can catch the game on Peacock, NBC’s dedicated streaming service that also features the Premier League. Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming. To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Everton vs Liverpool on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Everton vs Liverpool WHAT Women's Super League WHEN 3:30pm ET / 12:30pm PT • Friday, March 24, 2023 WHERE Paramount+ FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day free trial promotion […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Everton vs Liverpool on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Everton vs Liverpool | | WHAT | Women’s Super League | | WHEN | 3:30pm ET / 12:30pm PT • Friday, March 24, 2023 | | WHERE | Paramount+ | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day free trial promotion for new subscribers, giving fans the ability to watch a ton of women’s soccer (and other content) for free.After the 7-day trial, Paramount+ is just $4.99 per month.Paramount+ features more than 2,000 live matches each year. In addition to Super League the extensive portfolio of soccer properties also includes Serie A, Coppa Italia, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League; NSWL; The Women’s Cup; Concacaf national team competitions (Men’s World Cup Qualifiers, Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, Men’s Nations League, and Women’s Nations League); Argentina’s Liga Profesional de Fútbol; Brazil’s Campeonato Brasileirão Série A; and AFC competitions (AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar, AFC Champions League, AFC Women’s Asian Cup and AFC Asian Cup).Paramount+ includes exclusive original programs such as Evil, Star Trek Discovery, Star Trek Picard, The Good Fight, and The Stand, as well as movies including A Quiet Place Part II, Infinite and more. You can also stream CBSN (CBS News), CBS Sports HQ and ET Live, as well as — with the Premium Plan — your local CBS network.Paramount+ is available on PC or Mac as well as Roku, iPhone and Android phones, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation 4, Samsung smart TV, Vizio and XBOX One.Here are the steps to sign up for your 7-day free trial to Paramount+:1. After clicking the ‘Try It Free’ button, you’ll see the following page that explains the two choices you’ll find. Click ‘Continue’ to be presented with the options:2. Choose between the ‘Limited Commercials’ or ‘Commercial Free’ option. If you want to save over 15% with an annual plan, click the checkbox. Then hit ‘Continue’ to move on.3. Next, you’ll need to create a free Paramount+ account:4. Enter your contact details, and click ‘Continue’ to move to the next step.5. The following page explains the free 7-day trial:6. Enter your payment details and then click ‘Start Paramount+’ to begin your free trial.Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Czech Republic vs Poland on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Czech Republic vs Poland WHAT Euro 2024 Qualifiers WHEN 3:45pm ET / 12:45pm PT • Friday, March 24, 2023 WHERE Fubo, ViX+ FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW With Fubo, you can watch Czech […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch Czech Republic vs Poland on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Czech Republic vs Poland | | WHAT | Euro 2024 Qualifiers | | WHEN | 3:45pm ET / 12:45pm PT • Friday, March 24, 2023 | | WHERE | Fubo, ViX+ | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
With Fubo, you can watch Czech Republic vs Poland and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC, CNBC, USA, FOX, FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox OneHere are the steps to take to watch with your free Fubo trial:1. Click on this link for the Fubo 7-day trial.2. Click on the red ‘Start for free’ button (see screengrab below)3. On the login page, enter your e-mail address to sign up (or you can use your Facebook or Google logins) (see screengrab below)>4. After entering your login details and signing up for the free trial, you’ll be taken to the Fubo main screen (see screengrab below)5. From here, you can either scroll down the page to see the TV listings (see screengrab below)6. Or you can click on the ‘Guide’ button at the top to see all of the channels available to you (see screengrab below)Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
Here are all of the details of where you can watch France vs Netherlands on US television and via legal streaming: WHO France vs Netherlands WHAT Euro 2024 Qualifiers WHEN 3:45pm ET / 12:45pm PT • Friday, March 24, 2023 WHERE Fubo, ViX+ FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW With Fubo, you can watch France vs Netherlands […] Here are all of the details of where you can watch France vs Netherlands on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | France vs Netherlands | | WHAT | Euro 2024 Qualifiers | | WHEN | 3:45pm ET / 12:45pm PT • Friday, March 24, 2023 | | WHERE | Fubo, ViX+ | | FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
With Fubo, you can watch France vs Netherlands and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast.Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC, CNBC, USA, FOX, FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, Univision, TUDN, UniMas and Galavision.Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more.The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox OneHere are the steps to take to watch with your free Fubo trial:1. Click on this link for the Fubo 7-day trial.2. Click on the red ‘Start for free’ button (see screengrab below)3. On the login page, enter your e-mail address to sign up (or you can use your Facebook or Google logins) (see screengrab below)>4. After entering your login details and signing up for the free trial, you’ll be taken to the Fubo main screen (see screengrab below)5. From here, you can either scroll down the page to see the TV listings (see screengrab below)6. Or you can click on the ‘Guide’ button at the top to see all of the channels available to you (see screengrab below)Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).Photo credit: Imago
England beat Italy Thursday night in Naples to begin the 2024 Euro qualifiers. The Three Lions recorded their first victory in Italy since 1961. It was also the first loss by the hosts in the Euro qualifying process on home soil since 1999. Thursday's matchup would be filled with plenty of talking points. The visitors […] England beat Italy Thursday night in Naples to begin the 2024 Euro qualifiers. The Three Lions recorded their first victory in Italy since 1961. It was also the first loss by the hosts in the Euro qualifying process on home soil since 1999. Thursday’s matchup would be filled with plenty of talking points.
The visitors endured an early Italian onslaught inside the first 10 minutes of the match. Italy had some decent possession and opportunities inside this timeframe, but couldn’t put Jordan Pickford under pressure. West Ham midfielder Declan Rice would, however, capitalize on his early chance in the game.
England grab scrappy goal to get things startedJude Bellingham had a great strike saved well by Gianluigi Donnarumma in the 12th minute of the match. The Paris Saint-Germain keeper was able to get his fingertips on the ball and send it over the crossbar. Nevertheless, Rice would score on the ensuing corner kick.
The midfielder latched on to a loose ball inside the box and fired a neat finish into the ground and passed Donnarumma. Harry Kane initially had the scoring opportunity, but his shot was blocked by an Italian defensemen. The ball then fell straight to Rice who wouldn’t miss from there.
HE'S DONE IT! 👏
Harry Kane has now scored more goals for England than any other player in men's national team's history, breaking Wayne Rooney's record (54) 🏴 pic.twitter.com/SpTBZcspti
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) March 23, 2023
England doubled their lead just a few minutes away from halftime. The visitors were awarded a penalty in the 43rd minute when Gionvanni Di Lorenzo handled the ball inside the box. Kane and the defender both attempted to contest a header, but the ball struck Di Lorenzo’s outstretched arm instead.
Kane eventually converted the spot kick to make it 2-0 in the match and also jumped passed Wayne Rooney as England’s highest ever scorer. The Tottenham Hotspur striker now has a record 54 career senior goals for the Three Lions.
Italy England Euro 2024 qualifiers features hosts fighting back in second halfThe second half started much like the first. Italy dominated possession in the opening 10 minutes of the period. However, the hosts would actually score this time. Marco Verratti started the move by finding a wide open Lorenzo Pellegrini going towards England’s goal. The attacker smartly found Mateo Retegui near the box and the striker slotted passed a diving Pickford. It was the forward’s first goal in his debut for Italy.
IN HIS DEBUT NO LESS 🇮🇹
Mateo Retegui pulls one back for @Azzurri_En 👀 pic.twitter.com/u2DlnIzb2g
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) March 23, 2023
While Italy fell off quite a bit after a strong start to the match, they stayed on top in the second half. The hosts completely flipped the possession statistic in the first 20 minutes of the final period. Following a resilient start to the half, Italy also had an extra man advantage as well. England full back Luke Shaw received two yellow cards within a three-minute span to get sent off in the 80th minute.
Despite the man advantage, Italy couldn’t quite break down the stingy England defense to level the scoreline. The match finished 2-1 to the visitors. Italy will try to bounce back in the qualifying process on Sunday when they travel to face Malta. England, on the other hand, are set to host Ukraine at Wembley on the same day.
As Barcelona continues to battle through legal issues with its referee payment scandal, there could be a ban on the cards in the UEFA Champions League. The current LaLiga leaders could face a one-season suspension in European competition. According to UEFA rules, any team associated with match fixing is subject to a ban. Barcelona's millions […] As Barcelona continues to battle through legal issues with its referee payment scandal, there could be a ban on the cards in the UEFA Champions League. The current LaLiga leaders could face a one-season suspension in European competition.
According to UEFA rules, any team associated with match fixing is subject to a ban. Barcelona’s millions of euros paid to former vice president of the Spanish referee association Jose Mara Enriquez Negreira opened up an investigation from UEFA.
Court documents show Barcelona paid the former referee around $7.5 million over a 17-year span. Barcelona alleges this is common practice. The club says it received technical reports on referees, and that actual refereeing impacts and changes to officiating in games did not happen. Spanish officials are still investigating, but there has been no evidence uncovered on actual match fixing as of late March.
Now, with UEFA opening up its own investigation, the potential consequences now stretch through Europe. Barcelona is almost assuredly qualifying for the Champions League next season. The club has a 12-point gap at the top of the LaLiga table. However, if evidence supporting match fixing does come out, UEFA punishments could rule out that Champions League berth.
"UEFA have opened an investigation into allegations that Barcelona paid £6.5million to a senior former referee over 17 years." @SkyKaveh explains why Barcelona are facing a possible Champions League ban. pic.twitter.com/TusrGQ1ZK7
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) March 23, 2023
Barcelona Champions League ban exacerbates issuesBarcelona’s performances in Spain have been exceptional this season. While many other clubs’ supporters lament any referee decision that goes Barcelona’s way, the club raced away in the league, winning the Supercopa de España on the way. The club also holds a 1-0 aggregate lead in the Copa del Rey semifinals against Real Madrid.
However, it is a different story in Europe. After a disastrous Champions League group stage campaign, Manchester United dispatched Barcelona in the Europa League playoff round. That is where Barcelona needs to be.
The financial issues are still hitting the club. It impacts any transfer moves the club may want to make, which is already rationed because of the massive updates to Camp Nou that are currently underway.
If this one-year ban comes to fruition, the economic struggles of the club would worsen more than they already have.
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Apple is pondering entering the race to land the Premier League and EFL rights for broadcasts in the United Kingdom. Right now, Premier League rights belong to Sky, BT Sport and Amazon. That deal started in 2022 and runs through 2025. Those three companies paid a combined $6.3 billion for the three-year deal. Now, though, […] Apple is pondering entering the race to land the Premier League and EFL rights for broadcasts in the United Kingdom. Right now, Premier League rights belong to Sky, BT Sport and Amazon. That deal started in 2022 and runs through 2025. Those three companies paid a combined $6.3 billion for the three-year deal.
Now, though, Apple could be breaking up the hegemony over the Premier League held by Sky Sports. According to Bloomberg, Apple’s interest in English soccer is both for the Premier League and EFL games. While the Premier League would force the media mega company to wait until 2025 to start, the EFL rights would be available for 2024 onwards.
This interest in the Premier League and the other professional divisions in England would add to a fairly limited portfolio. Right now, Apple’s live sports coverage is limited to Major League Soccer and select Major League Baseball games. That being said, the MLS deal is worldwide for the entire league. It demonstrates that Apple is not afraid to shell out money for leagues. The partnership between MLS and Apple is a massive 10-year deal worth $250 million per year. Moreover, reports show Apple is looking into adding some college football to its live sports catalog.
That deal, though, is worldwide. Any Apple in the deal in the Premier League and the rest of English soccer would be specific to the UK. Apple was a quiet contender for the US rights to the Premier League back in 2022. However, NBC’s deal expires at the conclusion of the 2027/28 campaign.
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Apple could be in on Premier League and EFL rights in UKIn a way, Apple already shows some Premier League. Of course, it is all fictional via Ted Lasso. However, the fact that the Premier League is now prominent in the show with logos and kits after the show and league agreed a deal worth over $500,000.
In regards to the EFL, the Football League did say it was reviewing bids for its media rights deal. Peter Hutton, a former media partnerships executive at Meta, said live sports like the Premier League and EFL would give Apple access to a pre-established audience.
“Apple will be looking closely at their early data on MLS and MLB experiments, but the unique ability of sport to change a predefined audience’s behavior means it’s a safer bet than entertainment content to grow the Apple TV international market,” Hutton told Bloomberg.
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An Angel City FC documentary is coming in May 2023 to HBO and HBO Max. The NWSL's Los Angeles-based club debuted in 2022, pulling in the largest average crowds in the league. The three part docuseries is aptly titled "ANGEL CITY," and will premiere on HBO and streaming service HBO Max. It will follow the […] An Angel City FC documentary is coming in May 2023 to HBO and HBO Max. The NWSL‘s Los Angeles-based club debuted in 2022, pulling in the largest average crowds in the league.
The three part docuseries is aptly titled “ANGEL CITY,” and will premiere on HBO and streaming service HBO Max. It will follow the creation of the team through their inaugural 2022 season. The team is notable for having a majority female ownership group, led by actress Natalie Portman (also one of the executive producers of the documentary).
Per the press release, the series “reveals the passion and grit needed to build a franchise from scratch and blaze a bold trail in the world of professional sports.”
Certainly of interest to hardcore women’s soccer fans, it remains to be seen as to whether an Angel City FC documentary generates the same kind of resonance with the general public as the acclaimed Welcome to Wrexham series or other recent sports docs have.
Angel City FC documentary set to premiere this MayAngel City certainly have no shortage of popular figures to draw upon for the series. The ownership of Angel City also includes big names such as Serena Williams, Jessica Chastain, Jennifer Garner, Eva Longoria, Julie Foudy, Mia Hamm, Abby Wambach, Billie Jean King and many more recognizable athletes and celebrities. That celebrity angle is certainly a big part of the story with Angel City FC.
Of course, we know how 2022 in the NWSL shook out, so there will be no cinderella ending to the story. Angel City missed the cut for the playoffs in their first go. They also finished last in their Challenge Cup group. But despite the lack of on-field success, the club had an otherwise very good launch. They’ve been able to draw large crowds and connect to their community from the start. Not an easy task for any team, let alone a women’s club in the second-biggest market in the USA.
It should be an interesting window into what it takes to get a new pro outfit off the ground.
The 2023 NWSL season kicks off this weekend, with Angel City wrapping up the opening slate of games on Sunday March 26th at home versus Gotham FC.
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The Premier League has made an offer of over $150 million per year in additional funding towards the EFL, according to Sports Pro Media. The money would go towards distribution, cost controls, calendar issues and work permits. At the same time, it may quell some of the monetary frustration between the top flight and the […] The Premier League has made an offer of over $150 million per year in additional funding towards the EFL, according to Sports Pro Media. The money would go towards distribution, cost controls, calendar issues and work permits. At the same time, it may quell some of the monetary frustration between the top flight and the lower leagues.
The Premier League’s offer to the English Football League (EFL) for additional funding in December was only worth $117 million per year. Most of that money comes from broadcast revenue. However, as helped by worldwide deals, the Premier League’s broadcast revenue is vastly higher than the rest of the EFL. For example, the NBC deal with the Premier League is worth $433 million per year.
To bridge that gap, the Premier League and the EFL are seeking a ‘New Deal for Football,’ which this payment would answer. However, there are differences with how much this deal should be and what it should include.
For example, the EFL has a number of criteria it wants to change in this new deal. That includes a 25% share in pooled broadcast revenues between it and the Premier League. Also, it wants to eliminate parachute payments. These are payments made to relegated clubs from the Premier League that last three years after relegation.
Premier League additional funding likely not enough for EFLSports Pro Media talked to Fair Game, a group in support of reforming soccer’s financial structure and adding a regulator. Fair Game called this offer from the Premier League for additional funding “crumbs” in the grand scheme.
“In a year, when we saw [$123 million] spent on a single player, [$55 million] given to Burnley in parachute payments and the Premier League’s TV deal pass [$3.6 billion] a year – this deal is not even worth a moment’s thought,” Fair Game chief executive Niall Couper told Sports Pro Media.
“According to the EFL’s articles of association, the [$37 million] would give Championship clubs [$1.25 million] each, League One clubs [$185,000] each and League Two clubs around [$123,000] each – that is barely enough to cover clubs’ energy bills.”
Couper said an independent regulator would help in that regard to balance out the funding. An independent regulator is coming. However, the UK government said this entity to settle financial disputes could still be at least two years away.
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Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly interested in signing Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson. According to sources at ESPN, the north London club would pounce if United were willing to part ways with Henderson. Spurs will certainly be looking for a fresh keeper during the summer transfer window. The north London club's top two shot-stoppers on the […] Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly interested in signing Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson. According to sources at ESPN, the north London club would pounce if United were willing to part ways with Henderson. Spurs will certainly be looking for a fresh keeper during the summer transfer window.
The north London club’s top two shot-stoppers on the team, Hugo Lloris and Fraser Forster, are currently 36 and 35 years of age, respectively. Both keepers will also enter their final year of contract next season.
Keeper wants no. 1 roleUnited must make a decision on Henderson’s future this summer as well. David de Gea is currently the undisputed No. 1 keeper for the club. However, the Spain international’s contract ends in June. Yet, the Red Devils have not yet come to an agreement for an extension.
Manager Erik ten Hag wants to keep de Gea at the club, but he also reportedly wants to offer the player a reduced salary. Although an agreement appears likely, nothing has materialized just yet.
Henderson is currently on loan at Nottingham Forest. While the newly-promoted side is fighting to avoid relegation, the keeper has performed well. At 26, Henderson will also most likely want to tie down a regular starting role with a club. If United are willing to part ways with the keeper, there will be plenty of potential suitors.
"He's won nothing – that for me isn't acceptable!" ❌
Jamie O'Hara says if Manchester United want to win the Premier League next year they should sign Harry Kane… pic.twitter.com/OwTOZBJ1WY
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) March 16, 2023
United monitoring Kane, Spurs hunting HendersonAssuming Spurs make a formal offer for Henderson, United could then target Harry Kane. ESPN is reporting that the Red Devils are clearly interested in signing the superstar striker this summer. The two Premier League clubs could hash out a simultaneous deal to make both parties happy. Spurs would supposedly listen to offers in the $120 million range for Kane.
Nevertheless, Tottenham’s willingness to negotiate with a Premier League rival remains to be seen. First and foremost, the north London club wants to re-sign Kane to a new contract. If they don’t succeed at this, they would surely rather sell their star to a foreign team. Bayern Munich have already spoken publicly about Kane in recent months.
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Playmaker Capital’s Futbol Sites brand has become the Argentine Football Association’s official digital agency and commercial partner in North America. In its role, Futbol Sites will oversee the Argentina national team presence in North America by boosting the national team's social media presence in English-language. The centerpiece of that is the launch of new social […] Playmaker Capital’s Futbol Sites brand has become the Argentine Football Association’s official digital agency and commercial partner in North America.
In its role, Futbol Sites will oversee the Argentina national team presence in North America by boosting the national team’s social media presence in English-language.
The centerpiece of that is the launch of new social media accounts on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. Each is under the name @AFASeleccionEN. These new accounts distribute customized content for an English-language audience in collaboration with the network of Futbol Sites digital presence in North America.
Already one of the most popular soccer nations in the world, Argentina’s popularity spiked during the 2022 World Cup. While winning the tournament, Argentina’s following soared. However, the previous social media channels only catered to the Spanish-language audience. The deal with Playmaker can help the Argentina national team reach new audiences.
Playmaker’s Futbol Sites is the leading digital sports media group throughout Latin America and with the US Hispanic population. As part of the partnership deal, Futbol Sites will create authentic digital content – including social media creative and video. It will focus on fan experiences, highlights, celebrations, watch parties and more.
Playmaker has outlets to help Argentina national teamPlaymaker is one of the fastest growing media brands in the Americas, and that extends to the United States. Its brands include popular site Bolavip and us here at World Soccer Talk.
Additionally, as a strategic business and sponsorship partner, Futbol Sites’ dedicated cross-border partnerships team will place new North American sponsors against AFA’s name and likeness. Per the agreement, Futbol Sites will be granted the right to connect iconic North American brands to AFA and its top players, including Lionel Messi, Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez, Angel Di María, Julian Álvarez and Enzo Fernández, among others.
Playmaker, the digital sports media company specializing in the North, Central and South America, is one of the most visited groups of sites in the Americas. Recent data released by Comscore places Playmaker at seventh in the top sports media companies in the Americas based on multi-platform total visits in December 2022.
With Playmaker’s and Futbol Sites’ help, dedicated cross-border partnerships team will place new North American sponsors against AFA’s name and likeness.
If there was ever a time to follow the Argentina soccer landscape, it is now. The national side is defending its World Cup title. Also, Fanatiz signed an exclusive deal to broadcast Argentina friendlies in the United States.
Those games start with a pair of friendlies against Panama and Curacao to celebrate the World Cup.
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Huddersfield Town has become the latest English club to be owned by an American group. Half of all Premier League teams currently have ownership ties to the United States. The Athletic also recently reported that nearly 30% of English Football League (EFL) clubs have American investors. Huddersfield have been a mess during the current campaign. […] Huddersfield Town has become the latest English club to be owned by an American group. Half of all Premier League teams currently have ownership ties to the United States. The Athletic also recently reported that nearly 30% of English Football League (EFL) clubs have American investors.
Huddersfield have been a mess during the current campaign. They currently sit 22nd out of 24 teams in the Championship table and are on their sixth manager of the season. This comes after a third-placed finish in the division last season. Huddersfield were beaten by Nottingham Forest in last year’s Premier League promotion playoffs.
American takeover of Huddersfield Town not straightforwardFinancial issues have hampered the club in recent months. In fact, Huddersfield nearly entered administration if not for the takeover announced on Thursday. In the deal, outgoing owner Dean Hoyle first bought the remaining shares of the team to hold a 100% ownership in the team. He then sold the entirety of Huddersfield Town unnamed American consortium.
“We can confirm that Dean Hoyle has completed a deal to acquire the remaining 75% shareholding in Huddersfield Town from Pure Sports Consultancy. As a result, Dean Hoyle now owns 100% of the shares in the football club,” an official statement from Huddersfield read on Thursday.
Huddersfield Town can today (23 March 2023) issue an update on the Club’s ownership.#htafc
— Huddersfield Town (@htafc) March 23, 2023
“Simultaneously, Mr. Hoyle has exchanged contracts with a North American group on a sale of the 100% shareholding in Huddersfield Town. Completion is subject to legislative and governance procedures. We will give more information to supporters as soon as these procedures have been completed.”
Hoyle also writes off nearly $50 million in dealAlong with selling the team at a reduced rate, Hoyle also reportedly agreed to write off around $49 million. The Daily Mail claims that Huddersfield actually owed Hoyle the money, but the new owners would not purchase the club with this debt in mind.
Hoyle previously took over Huddersfield in 2009 before selling shares to Phil Hodgkinson. He then returned in 2021 to invest back into the club after Hodgkinson’s financial issues. Huddersfield have eight matches remaining on the fixture list to avoid relegation. They have not played in the third-tiered League One since 2011/12.
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Matt Turner has claimed that the USMNT would be "grateful" to have Folarin Balogun. The two are teammates at Premier League side Arsenal, but Balogun is currently on loan with Ligue 1 club Reims. Balogun has already scored 18 goals for the French club in 29 total matches during the current campaign. However, he did […] Matt Turner has claimed that the USMNT would be “grateful” to have Folarin Balogun. The two are teammates at Premier League side Arsenal, but Balogun is currently on loan with Ligue 1 club Reims. Balogun has already scored 18 goals for the French club in 29 total matches during the current campaign. However, he did not make it into the England squad for the March Euro 2024 qualifiers.
Turner, arguably the USMNT’s number one keeper, spoke on their relationship with reporters on Tuesday.
“I spoke to Flo. We obviously had most of our preseason together, and I knew going into it he had some roots in the U.S.,” Turner stated at a recent press conference. “So he and I developed a relationship pretty quickly. That’s pretty much the extent of it. We check in on each other here and there.”
“He’d be a great addition to our national team. I think he’s done really well, obviously, for his club on loan, and we’ll see. The decision has to come from the heart, because it’s not necessarily an easy task to come and play in these CONCACAF games. It’s a tough region at times. So for us, we’d be really grateful to have him, but his heart needs to be in it.”
Highly-rated striker not yet declared allegianceBalogun is eligible to play for either the USMNT, England or Nigeria. The striker was born in New York, but moved to England at the age of two. He has represented both the Three Lions and the Yanks at various youth levels.
The 21-year-old in-demand forward recently discussed his future with Sky Sports. “My international future is not decided yet in terms of who I’ll play for, but of course I want to play international football at the highest level in the World Cups and I want to compete at the highest level,” Balogun proclaimed.
“I want to put myself in positions where I’m performing in front of millions of people.”
USMNT-eligible Folarin Balogun has withdrawn from England's U-21 camp due to injury.
He went the full 90' in Reims last match, a game in which he scored, and has not been listed as hurt by the club. 👀 pic.twitter.com/dwNyxMZAjz
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) March 21, 2023
Balogun is possibly in Orlando, close to USMNT camp and TurnerTwitter sleuths determined that Balogun was supposedly in Orlando on Wednesday. The striker was named in England’s U-21 team earlier in the week, but he pulled out of the squad because of an apparent injury.
Orlando would be a particularly interesting place for Balogun to be. The USMNT is currently training in the area as they prepare for two CONCACAF Nations League matchups. The Americans travel to Grenada on Friday, before hosting El Salvador on Monday. USMNT fans will be hoping that Balgoun is in the sunshine state for more than just a vacation.
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The new National Women's Soccer League season is nearly here, and that means the 2023 NWSL kits are also hitting the pitch. The league-wide uniform supplier deal with Nike continues in 2023, with each of the league's twelve clubs getting at least one new top this season (well, maybe for each team, nothing from the […] The new National Women’s Soccer League season is nearly here, and that means the 2023 NWSL kits are also hitting the pitch.
The league-wide uniform supplier deal with Nike continues in 2023, with each of the league’s twelve clubs getting at least one new top this season (well, maybe for each team, nothing from the KC Current as of yet).
Without further ado, let’s dive into the new looks:
Angel City FC 2023 KitsAngel City’s “Represent” jersey takes a literal approach to representing their home community. The main graphic element is an overhead view of the greater Los Angeles region as the California coastline meets the Pacific Ocean.
The map is presented in a halftone effect that fades out onto the sleeves and up and over the shoulders into a white back. Pink trim adorns the collar and sides of the top and shirts. The shorts will match the darker grey color of the “ocean,” creating a seamless transition. The upper back features the rallying cry “Volemos,” which translates to “Let’s fly.”
The most interesting thing about the shirt is that it’s available with one of twelve custom sleeve patches, each representing a slice of the LA community and designed by a local artist. It remains to be seen if the players will wear these patches during games.
Overall it’s a decent idea, but the darker grey section of the shirt makes for an awkward visual effect. Some of that halftone texture in the “ocean” section of the shirt would have served the design well.
Grade: C+
See the shirt design close-up on the World Soccer Shop online store.
Chicago Red Stars 2023 KitsChicago’s kit release announcement was delightfully free of abundant marketing-speak and over-explanation, but that’s likely due to an apparent production delay resulting in delayed availability of retail shirts.
The black top continues the Red Stars’ excellent track record of riffing on Chicago’s iconic city flag and it’s six-pointed stars.
Four red stars are emblazoned across the front chest, with a pattern of subtle grey stars of the same size repeated across the rest of the front and back of the shirt.
There’s really only two nitpicky critiques for this design. One is the (admirable) commitment to the red stars’ placement above the sponsor logo that creates an awkward placement of said sponsor logo. The second is that there’s no reason the star pattern could not have continued underneath the sponsor logo.
Otherwise, a stellar design.
Grade: A–
NY/NJ Gotham FC 2023 KitsGotham have evolved their outstanding original sash design into a dynamic zig-zagging affair.
Vertical, jagged stripes repeat across the front with a textured gradient effect applied. The colors may be different, but the vertical stripes, jagged lightning-bolt styling and NY/NJ moniker can’t help but evoke memories of the old MetroStars of MLS.
This is another stellar effort from the club formerly known as Sky Blue – an ongoing example of a rebrand done perfectly.
Grade: A+
Houston Dash 2023 KitsHouston is calling their new primary threads the “La Estrella” kit.
The top features a digital pattern of different orange color tones, which echoes their sibling club the Dynamo’s “El Sol” design from this year. Of course, with this shirt being Nike instead of the men’s Adidas, the pattern itself is distinct but certainly carries over the visual theme.
Black shorts complete the look, which feature an orange stripe that carries over the pattern from the top.
There’s a bunch of silly marketing-speak claiming the shirt mimics the “limitless energy, speed, and intensity of a star” and embodies “the pursuit of excellence and innovation that fueled the exploration of the deepest parts of space.” Riiiight.
At the end of the day it’s a cool pattern that adds some flair to a traditionally plain shirt, so mission accomplished.
Grade: B
Kansas City Current 2023 KitsAt the time of publishing this article, no new designs for the Current have been revealed.
Grade: N/A
North Carolina Courage 2023 KitsNorth Carolina are rolling with a very basic secondary kit, using the Nike Vapor IV template. The all-white top, like others that use this template has a wavy, textured-ridge pattern all over but it’s very hard to see in some lighting.
You’ll notice a new primary shirt sponsor this season, which in this case from a purely visual standpoint is a downgrade from the Continental Tire logo. The club badge is done in a raised, iridescent style that shines in purple/blue/pink depending on the angle of the lighting.
Unlike another club’s incredibly similar bare-bones design on this shirt template that we’ll get to later on, for the Courage it just doesn’t work. The chrome-esque badge is great, but it doesn’t tie in with anything else on the jersey. Some trim in those blues and purples elsewhere on the top is dearly needed.
Grade: D+
OL Reign 2023 KitsThe 2023 OL Reign primaries have been dubbed the “Purpose” kits.
The dazzle camouflage-like pattern across the shirt is meant to evoke the environment surrounding Seattle – the mountains meeting the water of the Puget Sound. The pattern gets more “wavy” and less angular as it goes down to create this effect.
It’s a fine design and isn’t too in-your-face. The team crest and colors shine through. The wavy effect towards the bottom actually plays very well with the lion’s mane in the Reign crest. But the dazzle camo fad is so 2020.
Grade: B
Orlando Pride 2023 KitsThe Pride actually have 1.5 new kits for 2023. First, they’ve tweaked their excellent 2022 “Luna” design for 2023. The moon-themed design has two major changes for this season. The first is a change to black names and numbers on the back of the shirt. The 2022 edition had silver names and numbers, which were almost impossible to read, even in person. The change to black is not only more readable, but also compliments the black logos on the front, a definite upgrade. The team was able to poke fun at itself regarding the old numbers when it unveiled the updated design.
Second is a switch from white to black shorts. This enhances the overall look aesthetically, but more importantly the change was made in consideration of players during their menstrual cycle. Per the team, they are the first NWSL side to switch to dark shorts for this reason, and surely won’t be the last as this has been a growing concern from players throughout the women’s football world.
The Pride have a completely new primary kit for 2023. The “Highway Woman” kit is a return to purple after two seasons in the “Ad Astra” space-themed design which was mostly black.
The design is a tribute to one of Florida’s female trailblazers, artist Mary Ann Carroll. The club collaborated with the estate of Carroll on the design. Mary Ann was the only woman in the group of artists known as the Highwaymen. Starting in the 1950s, these self-taught Black artists traveled Florida, painting and selling landscapes out of the trunks of their cars, as galleries would not feature the work of Black artists at the time.
The kit is all-purple, with a lighter purple brushstroke pattern throughout the top. The lower front of the kit is adorned with a small patch featuring a Royal Poinciana tree – Carroll’s favorite and a frequent subject of her work – and the artist’s signature.
The Pride have done a great job in the promotion of the new kit educating fans about the Carroll and the Highwaymen. It’s a compelling and interesting part of Florida history – once which I myself, a Florida native and history aficionado, had never heard about. So mission accomplished there and high marks on that element of the release.
But from a purely aesthetic point of view, the kit itself is a letdown. The generic brushstroke pattern could be spun as a tribute to any artist. And from any sort of distance, it just looks like a plain purple shirt. Carroll’s work featured bold, bright colors and a distinctive style. Aside from the very small tribute patch at the bottom, nothing in the design really pulls from it’s inspiration at all.
They chose wonderful inspiration to draw upon, did a noble job presenting the shirt and teaching local history, but executed the actual shirt design very poorly.
Grades: A (Luna) / C- (Highway Woman)
See the shirt design close-up on the World Soccer Shop online store.
Portland Thorns 2023 KitsMost people are either going to absolutely love, or totally hate, this one.
Portland have made a bold statement with their new secondary top, a cream-colored shirt with retro tattoo-style graphics across the upper front and sleeves.
The crest is centered – a first for the Thorns – and returns to it’s full color black/red/green scheme after the last few tops have featured one or two-color applications. Rose and thorn graphics are splashed across the chest, as well as the sleeves where they wrap around to the upper shoulders.
Further detailing the front are three championship stars positioned vertically on and above a dagger (with the 3rd from 2022 in red at the top). The roman numerals MMXIII for 2023 are above a scarf that reads “Rose City ’til I die” and “By Any Other Name.” “(A rose) by any other name (would smell as sweet)” is taken from a line in Romeo & Juliet, and figures into the Thorns’ hashtag #BAONPDX.
The design is completed with matching green shorts that featured an embroidered crest embellished with similar rose graphics around it.
This looked really goofy in early leaks of just the shirt on a hanger, but seeing it on the players and paired with the uniform shorts, it looks much better. Love it or hate it, this one will be long remembered in the American soccer shirt annals. Whether it’s remembered alongside the Caribous of Colorado or the timeless classics category, only time will tell. Still, major points for originality and making something interesting here.
Grade: A
See the shirt design close-up on the World Soccer Shop online store.
Racing Louisville FC 2023 KitsRacing has opted for an homage to a specific person for their 2023 primary. The Houndstooth Kit is a tribute to Penny Chenery, the owner of Triple Crown-winning racehorse Secretariat, 50 years since the feat was accomplished.
Chenery was known for her houndstooth-patterned jackets, and the design is meant as a “celebration of pioneering women.” The pattern is lavender and “midnight” violet (which looks almost black in most of the promo images). The crest is done in mint green, which ties in with their preexisting mint secondary design.
It’s a simple but effective design that looks great. The one thing holding it back is that mint crest. It seems out of place without any other hint of the color on the shirt anywhere. But otherwise, a very solid top.
Grade: A–
San Diego Wave FC 2023 KitsThe Nike Vapor IV template strikes again with terrifically lackluster effect.
Much like their inaugural 2022 uniforms, these are off-the-rack Nike templates in off-the-rack colors, with team badges and sponsor logos slapped on. The only bit of visual interest is the number font, which incorporates a wave pattern within the design.
The Wave have a bold, unique color palette, and great local iconography to draw upon, and to date they’ve taken advantage of approximately none of it. These are as bad as the North Carolina tops, but unlike the Courage who at least tried something interesting with the iridescent crest, this is just lazy.
Hopefully sometime down the line the Wave will take their kit design seriously.
Grade: F
Washington Spirit 2023 KitsThe boldest move in the league this year comes in the form of arguably the most conservative design. The Spirit have unveiled a new black and white color scheme, perhaps a harbinger of a larger brand overhaul to come. The eschewing of their traditional red, white and blue certainly jives better with the DC United-themed environs at the Spirit’s home ground, Audi Field.
Both the black home and white away kit are another appearance of the Vapor template, with the only splash of color coming from a raised 3D “chrome” crest that reflects the natural lighting.
The stripped-down, basic look actually works well in this case, as a broader aesthetic statement for the future direction of the club. It will be interesting to see how this overall look evolves for the Spirit down the line. Really leaning into an Oakland Raiders-esque, super basic identity has potential if a total rebrand is in fact in the cards.
Grade: B
And there you have it, the new looks of the 2023 NWSL. What’s your favorite?
Former England international goalkeeper Ben Foster has joined Wrexham on a short-term deal. The 39-year-old shot-stopper came out of retirement to re-join the National League club. Previously, Foster played 21 total matches for the team in 2005 while on loan from Stoke City. Wrexham approached Ben Foster after keeper injury “I’m over the moon," proclaimed […] Former England international goalkeeper Ben Foster has joined Wrexham on a short-term deal. The 39-year-old shot-stopper came out of retirement to re-join the National League club. Previously, Foster played 21 total matches for the team in 2005 while on loan from Stoke City.
Wrexham approached Ben Foster after keeper injury“I’m over the moon,” proclaimed Foster after signing the new contract. “I’ve been at the club an hour this morning and it seems a really nice place. Everyone is down to earth and the manager’s top class.”
“It’s changed a lot since I was last here, but it’s nice to be back and it’s nice to be back as a player, too. It will be interesting to see how my body feels after training today! I’m looking forward to getting started.”
Wrexham are currently leading the National League table by three points over Notts County. The team’s No. 1 keeper, Rob Lainton, recently picked up a knee injury that will keep him out for around six weeks. Lainton missed months of action earlier in the season due to a wrist injury, as well.
Keeper returns to the Welsh club after 18 yearsFoster, a former Manchester United keeper, spoke about his previous time with Wrexham 18 years ago.
“The first time I was here, it was genuinely the springboard to the rest of my career – on the back of the loan move, playing in the LDV Vans Trophy Final at the Millennium Stadium. I got my move to Manchester United at the start of the next season. It was absolutely bonkers!”
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🔴⚪ #WxmAFC pic.twitter.com/dc1pG8xhGY
— Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) March 23, 2023
“If you’d told me 18 years ago that I’d have gone on to have the career that I have had, I probably wouldn’t have believed you to be honest so I do owe a lot to Wrexham.”
Foster will now enter the fray with just eight matches remaining in the schedule. If they can finish top of the league, Wrexham earn automatic promotion to League Two. They could also eventually be promoted through a round of playoffs if they finish second in the National League.
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Dating app Bumble is collaborating with Ted Lasso to bring Bantr to real life. For those that haven’t watched the show, Bantr is a dating app that is featured in season two. The app played a significant plot line in the sophomore season of the show. Essentially, Bantr requires users to chat without seeing any […] Dating app Bumble is collaborating with Ted Lasso to bring Bantr to real life. For those that haven’t watched the show, Bantr is a dating app that is featured in season two. The app played a significant plot line in the sophomore season of the show. Essentially, Bantr requires users to chat without seeing any photos of the other person.
“As huge fans of ‘Ted Lasso,’ we were so excited to bring the Bantr Live experience to our community,” said Bumble’s Global VP of Partnerships Olivia Yu.
“Bantr Live enables our community to connect with someone unexpected and learn more about a person before seeing them. We look forward to people on Bumble having fun with Bantr Live and connecting and dating in a new and exciting way.”
The Bantr service starts Thursday, Oct. 13. It runs every Thursday night through the end of the year. In that time, people can use Bantr Live. Instead of swiping left or right, ‘players’ will connect with another user at random.
These players will be matched together based on age, location, and gender preferences. No user will be able to view another person’s profile or photo. The only information players will see is their name.
Ted Lasso Bantr app coming to lifeThe purpose of Bantr Live is for people to connect with new users. Ideally, these are people that previously only looked at photos, and nothing more. Players will receive three minutes to chat and get to know each other before possibly continuing.
Bantr Live is all chat, no photos. Play every Thursday at 7 p.m. on Bumble and watch @TedLasso now streaming on @AppleTVPlus pic.twitter.com/C4LQUFc35T
— Bumble (@bumble) October 11, 2022
After the three minutes is up, the app asks both players if they want to continue the conversation. From there, users can view a small photo of the other person. Players can also choose to move on to the next match as well.
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Launched in 2014, users often describe Bumble as a feminist dating app. Whitney Wolfe Herd helped create the idea for the app. She left Tinder as Vice President of Marketing earlier that year. Bumble’s valuation as a company exceeds $13 billion. Also, it is perhaps the most popular dating app in the country.
Pete Radovich, the VP of Production and Creative Director of CBS Sports, talked to World Soccer Talk about the impending release of CBS Golazo Network. This is a 24/7 channel on CBS's platforms that is solely dedicated to soccer. It has live and pre-recorded matches, documentaries, studio and magazine shows and pre- and post-game coverage. The channel launches on April 11.
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Is MLS Season Pass the smartest or dumbest decision the league has ever made? We discuss the positives and negatives of the MLS Season Pass experience as well as whether it's changing our viewing habits at all. We share our favorite analysts thus far as well as what impact the viewing experience on Apple TV may have on other soccer leagues. We also take a detour and discuss ESPN's technical issues with the Bundesliga, and ask whether Apple TV may be a better home for the German league in the future. All this and much much more.
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Here’s a candid interview with Taylor Twellman, where he opens up to talk about his departure from ESPN, whether he and Jon Champion may work together again in the future, he responds to some of the criticisms of MLS, the challenges that MLS and Apple face with MLS Season Pass, how it'll work with FOX Sports being the only television partner left, and what he likes most about MLS Season Pass that begins broadcasting games on February 25, 2023.
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Kaylyn Kyle, who spent time most recently as a reporter and analyst with Inter Miami, is among the talented names featuring on MLS Season Pass. The former Canadian international will be on the four-person crew on MLS 360, the whiparound show during busy MLS matchdays.
Kyle talks about how excited she is for this new era of Major League Soccer streaming, providing boundless potential for a league ready to take the next step in terms of popularity. The whiparound show that she serves as a host and analyst for could be the key for a league with 29 teams playing almost simultaneously.
On this episode, we discuss MLS Season Pass, the pluses and minuses of the streaming subscription app, why MLS Season Pass is a game changer for the sport of soccer, how HBO Max did with its first game of SheBelieves Cup coverage, how news from Comcast is going to impact our Premier League viewing next week, NBC's excellent new analyst, and much more.
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We sat down with Jamie Carragher and Peter Schmeichel to catch up with the two legends about their work for CBS Sports' coverage of the UEFA Champions League (which is also available via Paramount+) as well as their memories of the first soccer matches they ever attended, their thoughts on why Premier League clubs don't do as well in the UEFA Champions League competition, and their take on the level of soccer knowledge that Americans possess.
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Coverage of the United States Men's National Team kicked off on HBO Max and TNT recently. On it, there was a familiar face in Kyle Martino. The former USMNT player had a long run as an analyst on NBC and its Premier League coverage.
Martino is one of the most talented analysts available on US television, so it is a major get for Warner Bros. Discovery as it endeavors with the national team.
He will talk to World Soccer Talk's Kartik Krishnaiyer about a number of topics. Among them are the differences between analyzing club games and national games, why he was out of the TV scene for so long, working with Luke Wileman, what made Warner Bros. Discovery stand out and other points.
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Why discuss why Wrexham AFC is snowballing in the USA, what Warner Bros is doing different with their US Women’s coverage, as well as discussing our thoughts on the European Super League, whether it’s more likely now and if we should feel sorry for the big clubs in Spain and Italy who can’t compete with the spending power of the Premier League.
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We share inside details about MLS Season Pass, how HBO Max did in coverage of its USMNT debut, what we learned from our interviews with NBC at the Premier League Fan Fest, what two English teams are going to single handedly boost NBC’s TV ratings, which European soccer league is the most boring to watch right now, whether Berhalter-Reyna battle is good or bad for soccer in America, whether The CW could be a good fit for soccer rights in the future such as NWSL, and why MLS needs to make a major move in the transfer window.
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On this episode, we discuss US soccer’s debut on HBO Max and Telemundo, our thoughts on how TV broadcasters are getting more access during Premier League matches, your opinions about MLS Season Pass news so far, plus we have letters from you in the Listener Mailbag segment.
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We share our opinions about the new commentators named for MLS, USMNT and USWNT under their new media deals, how Chelsea got into the mess they’re in, inside information about where USL may be heading on TV, what MLS is missing from their match analysts, how the separate TV rights deals for US Soccer and MLS are different than from their previous combined deals, the impact that soccer commentators have on audiences, the pricing of MLS Season Pass, beIN SPORTS bounce back, and whether Ligue 1 may look for a different TV provider in their next deal.
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We discuss what MLS' TV deal means for the league and soccer fans, our tribute to Grant Wahl plus a discussion of how the media covered the news, we look ahead to the World Cup final, as well as discussing our thoughts on the Gio Reyna and Gregg Berhalter controversy. Hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer of World Soccer Talk.
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Telemundo's World Cup coverage features nothing but pure emotion. Essentially, its broadcasters deliver the game in its most lively form. From rapid buildup commentary to seemingly unending golazo calls, the play-by-play voices are spectacular.
One of those is Sammy Sadovnik, a Peruvian by birth who now calls game with Telemundo. He is one of the lead voices in Telemundo's World Cup coverage. At the 2022 World Cup, he was the voice behind Croatia's penalty shootout win over Japan, Uruguay's heartbreak in the group stage and Argentina's win against Poland.
He talks about what this World Cup is like. He is one of the commentators to use the 'Goooooool' calls following a team scoring. Sadovnik even hit 17 seconds in one instance. The broadcaster discusses the physical challenges that come with broadcasting, but how it is all worth it in the long run.
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On this episode, we discuss MLS make their first moves in hiring commentators for the Apple broadcasts, we’ve got the details on US Soccer heading to HBO Max, speculation about the MLS TV deal. and - of course - we discuss the coverage of the World Cup.
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Our comprehensive guide is going to explore all of the different ways you can watch and listen to the World Cup. That includes TV, streaming, radio as well as games in 4K, games on-demand plus social media. Hosts Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer also discuss World Cup viewing tips, coverage of the Bundesliga, NWSL and Serie A, in addition to our thoughts on the latest documentaries about Qatar 2022.
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FOX's World Cup commentary team includes some great names with World Cup experience. Ian Darke, Derek Rae and JP Dellacamera are just some of those with incredible experience. However, there is a new voice working alongside one of those commentators that has experience on the pitch.
In this episode of the World Soccer Talk podcast, Landon Donovan joins Kyle Fansler to talk about his role as a co-commentator at the World Cup. Donovan represented the USMNT in three World Cups, 2002, 2006 and 2010, but now joins Ian Darke in the commentator booth.
The USMNT's joint-top scorer in history recounts Darke's call of that famous goal in 2010 against Algeria. Plus, he discusses what it is like to be on the media side of the World Cup, as opposed to being a player.
With the World Cup getting closer every day, those covering the tournament are in their final stages of preparation. Fútbol Americas, a popular studio show airing on ESPN+, has hosts Sebastian Salazar and former USMNT player Herculez Gomez.
In this podcast episode, Kyle Fansler talks to Salazar and Gomez about their expectations and predictions for the World Cup. Also, the pair discuss their World Cup coverage plans, as Fútbol Americas will be in Qatar doing daily shows to highlight that day's events.
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We explain why this may be the wildest World Cup ever (and not necessarily for good reasons), ESPN digs into the Qatar controversies, if the scandals will hurt NWSL, details about the USMNT World Cup squad announcement, can the Bundesliga ever be as big as the Premier League, why it’s hard to find good analysis about Portuguese teams, and whether players may hold back from giving it 100% for their club teams before the World Cup.
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World Cup, we discuss news about MLS’s Apple deal, our thoughts about CBS’s Destination Brooklyn, why MLS are planning on changing their playoffs next year, and two new documentaries of interest to most soccer fans. Hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer.
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On this week’s episode, we discuss FOX’s plans for their coverage of the World Cup, how Peacock plans to broadcast the World Cup, Wrexham catches fire, and Serie A want Paramount Plus to pay more. This, plus we also have questions from you, the listeners.
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It's good to be back. We discuss FOX's commentators for the World Cup, the NWSL scandal, what this means for the US Soccer Federation, why Kartik is upset at ESPN, MLS ends their local broadcasts, USA's accomplishments at the World Cup and an important update about the World Soccer Talk Podcast. Plus we have Listener Mailbag with your questions answered on-air. Hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer.
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Does anyone want to win Group B in this year's World Cup? USA and England are unable to get much-needed wins, while Wales and Iran are too inconsistent. In addition to discussing USA-Japan, Germany-Hungary & Italy-England, we discuss what the possible merger between NBCUniversal and WarnerBros-Discovery means for soccer fans, our thoughts on foreign investors buying clubs in Europe, whether LaLiga/Bundesliga/Serie A will ever be able to catch up with the Premier League, as well as answering your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment.
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We discuss Welcome to Wrexham, the successful FX series, and discuss why pro/rel is or isn't a non-starter in this country. We also discuss the issues of ownership, community, TV coverage for lower leagues, as well as what makes this series different than the other two popular soccer shows, 'Sunderland 'Til I Die' and 'Ted Lasso.' We also take a tangent and discuss whether it's possible for the US Soccer Federation to set up its own breakaway soccer league in the United States in competition against Major League Soccer.
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World Soccer Talk's Kyle Fansler talks with the Execuitve Director of Wrexham AFC, Humphrey Ker.
Most people can recognize Ker from his time on the FX documentary show Welcome to Wrexham. The show chronicles Wrexham's takeover by American actors Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds. Yet, at the crossroads of their ownership and the club itself is Humphrey Ker.
In this discussion, Ker breaks down what he actually does with Wrexham in that role. Plus, he talks about how important the documentary itself is in both growing the game in the United States, while also shedding light on soccer just outside the top four division of the EFL. He talks about what he has learned, and what he has enjoyed the most during his time with the club, including some decisions regarding the documentary.
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In this episode, we discuss the impact that VAR is having on the sport of soccer, CBS’s big addition and big loss to their coverage of the Champions League that begins this week, how big the transfer window was for the leagues in Europe, our thoughts on the big stories from the Premier League weekend, matches, and letters from you, the listeners.
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In this episode, we discuss the four Premier League managers who are in jeopardy after gameweek 4. We also share some big news from Peacock TV as well as our first impressions of Welcome to Wrexham, the new series on FX about a fifth tier club dreaming of promotion. Elsewhere, we chat about two USMNT strikers who need to be on the plane to Qatar 2022, and whether Anthony Gordon is worth £100 million. Other topics include discussing where you can watch the Sky Sports Transfer Deadline Day, whether the gap between MLS and Premier League will shrink, which games to watch this weekend, plus answering your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment.
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In this latest edition of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, episode 1443, Kyle Fansler talks to one of the youngest American owners of a European soccer club.
Jordan Gardner is the co-owner and co-chairman of FC Helsingør. Helsingør is in the Danish 1st Division, which is the second tier on the Danish soccer pyramid. At under 40 years of age, Gardner took part control over the club back in 2019. Since then, under his leadership, the club earned promotion to the Danish 1st Division. Then, last season, it narrowly missed out on promotion to the Danish Superliga.
Gardner brings a modern take on club ownership, which clearly yields success for a club punching above its weight. The use of data and analytics allows Helsingør to fulfill Gardner's aim of the club being a great spot for transfers and development. Gardner also discusses his biggest lessons and favorite moments during his time involved with the European game.
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We dive into Manchester United-Liverpool analysis, as well as discussing the other Premier League games from the weekend. Plus we delve into various other topics including what it is about the Premier League formula that makes it the must-see soccer league right now. Hosts Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer also discuss the news about the […]
We dive into Manchester United-Liverpool analysis, as well as discussing the other Premier League games from the weekend. Plus we delve into various other topics including what it is about the Premier League formula that makes it the must-see soccer league right now.
Hosts Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer also discuss the news about the UEFA Champions League rights in the United States, as well as Peacock making several improvements.
Also discussed are our thoughts about NBC's coverage of the Premier League and the job that Peter Drury is doing. We also debate what the issue is with Christian Pulisic at Chelsea Football Club. And the latest news about FOX Sports' coverage of the 2022 World Cup.
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World Cup commentator Andrés Cantor is our guest on the latest episode of our podcast. Telemundo Deportes’ lead commentator discusses moving the World Cup one day earlier, his concern about players getting injured before the World Cup happens, what World Cup match atmosphere was the best in his history of calling many tournaments, his thoughts […]
Kartik and Christopher discuss all of the major talking points from gameweek 2 of the 2022/23 Premier League season, giving their thoughts on all 10 games from the weekend. We discuss the tussle between Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel, as well as discussing whether Bayern Munich is hurting the Bundesliga, what our thoughts are about […]
We review all of the EPL games from the weekend, as well as discussing whether Bayern Munich is hurting the Bundesliga, what our thoughts are about the different whiparound shows available, latest news on Eredivisie rights, and answering your questions about Champions League, Scottish Premiership, Peter Drury and soccer documentaries in our Listener Mailbag section.
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In the latest edition of the World Soccer Talk podcast, host Kyle Fansler talks all things Serie A with an expert on the league. Matteo Bonetti is the lead Serie A analyst for CBS Sports and Paramount+. Plus, he is a frequent co-commentator alongside Dre Cordero for broadcasts of games.
Bonetti, a longtime fan and analyst for Serie A coverage in the United States, previews what should be a wildly entertaining Serie A campaign. Milan and Inter enter with high hopes, with the Rossoneri winning last season's Scudetto. The other traditional big names in Serie A are challenging to predict. Bonetti also goes to the bottom of the table. There, it could be challenging for some of the newcomers to the league to stay up. One club, however, seems better than the others, and could very well maintain status in the top flight and then some.
The Serie A season kicks off Saturday, August 13, with title defenders Milan battling Udinese. Coverage of all 10 games this weekend is exclusive to Paramount+ in the United States.
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On this edition of the World Soccer Talk podcast, episode 1438, Kyle Fansler interviews Mark Donaldson. The pair preview the upcoming LaLiga season, notably the changes at Barcelona and the defending league and Champions League winners, Real Madrid. Donaldson, one of ESPN’s commentators for LaLiga, discusses the top teams in LaLiga. However, he is most […]
Kartik and Christopher head back to the future to do a special Premier League review podcast, giving their thoughts on all 10 games from the weekend. Outside of the Premier League, we also discuss Bundesliga’s opening game of the season, what we’re looking forward to the most in 2023 with the Apple MLS media deal, […]
On this edition of the World Soccer Talk podcast, episode 1436, Kyle Fansler chats with Derek Rae. Rae is the lead voice for ESPN’s coverage of the Bundesliga. Plus, he is also the main world feed commentator of the German top flight. As Rae prepares for the latest season of the Bundesliga, he touches on […]
We predict the teams finishing from 10th to 1st positions in the Premier League for the 2022/23 season. Included in this is one major club who has fallen from grace. At the same time, that means a team has moved up the pecking order into the top 5 or 6. This is our final episode […]
We predict the Premier League teams that will finish 15th through 10th in the 2022/23 season. We also take a closer look at one of the teams promoted from the Championship, which former Premier League champion may struggle this season, and which former Manchester United striker is predicted to shine this year. Episode 1434 is […]
We discuss which five teams in the Premier League are most at risk of being relegated in the 2022/23 season. We share our picks as well as discussing what it is about the league that makes it so popular. This is part one of a four-part preview series.
Episode 1433 is hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer.
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In episode 1432, World Soccer Talk Podcast hosts Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer discuss the most interesting stories in the world of soccer media. This week, on the heels of USL side Sacramento Republic beating another MLS team in the US Open Cup, we debate what the differences are between Major League Soccer and USL. […]
We preview the 2022/23 English Championship ahead of the season opener that begins on Friday, July 29th.
In the NEW episode, number 1431, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to continue their preview of the English Championship season, discussing what makes the Football League different and previewing the remaining teams. In this episode, we also share our recommendations on how best to watch and follow the league particularly when there are so many other games that start at the same time as EFL games.
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We preview the 2022/23 English Championship ahead of the season opener that begins on Friday, July 29th.
In the NEW episode, number 1430, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to analyze the teams fighting to get promoted to the Premier League. Plus we discuss the latest news about the availability of the league on US TV and streaming. In this first of a two part episode, we begin previewing all 24 teams for what is the sixth soccer richest league in the world. We also discuss what interest us so much in this league.
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In the NEW episode, number 1429, Kyle Fansler is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer. In this episode, we discuss the significance of summer friendlies for both MLS and European clubs, ESPN’s continued coverage of the UEFA Women’s European Championship, a quietly interesting merger for streaming soccer, how many people in the United States have cut […]
In the NEW episode, number 1428, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer. In this episode, we discuss the US broadcasters in talks to acquire the rights to the UEFA Champions League, our thoughts on the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 competition so far, the challenges of watching women’s soccer at the international level, which […]
Former USWNT goalkeeper Briana Scurry is our guest this week on this special episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast. She’s joined by director Anthony J. Cortese, who created the Paramount+ documentary entitled The Only, which debuts July 12. In our Briana Scurry interview, hosted by World Soccer Talk content editor Kyle Fansler, she shares […]
In the NEW episode, number 1426, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer. In this episode, we discuss ESPN’s coverage of Women’s Euro 2022, news about Amazon getting Champions League rights, which US broadcaster is interested in getting the rights to the 2030 World Cup and a discussion about how USL is moving in […]
In the NEW episode, number 1425, Christopher Harris is joined by guest John Roder. They discuss: His insight into commentating on soccer. We discuss the art of commentary as well as other topics including Gareth Bale heading to MLS, USL TV ratings, FOX Sports hiring a new commentator for World Cup 2022, as well as […]
In the NEW episode, number 1424, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer. They discuss: In this episode, we’re focusing on answering all of your questions about the new MLS-Apple media rights deal. We also discuss Premier League Supporters Clubs in the United States, USL TV ratings, World Cup 2026 host cities and more. […]
In the NEW episode, number 1423, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer. They discuss: • The relief of MLS finalizing its new media rights deal (well, almost), • What the new MLS media deal means for soccer fans and the league, • Why Major League Soccer announced the deal now, and what it tells us, • Our […]
In the NEW episode, number 1422, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer. We discuss: • The Arlo White controversy about his move from NBC to golf • Soccer fans angry about new UEFA Nations League deal • Upcoming TV coverage of the World Cup playoffs • Our thoughts on who will advance from World Cup Group B […]
In the NEW episode, number 1421, Christopher Harris is joined by special guest Felipe Cárdenas from The Athletic. We discuss: • Our thoughts about Peter Drury replacing Arlo White, • What Univision is looking for in the new MLS media rights deal, • How CBS Sports scored more viewers than Univision for the Champions League Final, • A discussion […]
In the NEW episode, number 1420, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: – Our thoughts about the Champions League & Championship playoff finals – Why US sports networks need to invest more in on-site reporters – How the incompetence of UEFA and French police was uncovered by power of […]
In the NEW episode, number 1419, Christopher Harris is joined by co-hosts Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kyle Fansler to discuss several topics: • What pitch invasions mean to soccer fans and why we don’t see them in MLS, • The Nottingham Forest story, and what the club means to us, • Why MLS is arguably at its least meaningful […]
In the NEW episode, number 1418, Christopher Harris is joined by co-hosts Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kyle Fansler to discuss several topics: • How the UEFA Champions League is morphing into the Super League • US Open Cup takes a giant leap forward thanks to ESPN+’s Goalcast • Jesse Marsch’s situation at Leeds United • FOX Soccer hates streaming • EA […]
In the NEW episode, number 1417, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kyle Fansler to discuss several topics: • We examine what impact Seattle may have on the MLS media rights deal, • Discussing the upcoming European Cup titles, • The prospect of who may play the Sounders in the Club World Cup, • And we answer the questions […]
In the NEW episode, number 1416, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics:
• How soccer audiences have become more tribal and splintered
• Why MLS Commissioner Don Garber may have been right after all
• Is soccer a minority sport in the United States?
• Is there a sport in the U.S. that has a viewership that is more fractured than soccer?
• Some of the changes that may be coming to soccer Twitter
• Why it’s important to MLS for Seattle to beat Pumas
• Our recommended games to watch this weekend
• And your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment.
Plus we answer your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment.
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In the NEW episode, number 1415, Kartik Krishnaiyer interviews Clive Tyldesley, one of the most recognizable English-language soccer commentators.
Tyldesley, whom many Americans recognize from the Champions League, Premier League or even the FIFA video game series, has been calling games for more than 30 years. He and Kartik Krishnaiyer discuss various topics in this episode.
• This season’s UEFA Champions League and the semifinals.
• Some of Tyldesley’s most famous and recognizable calls.
• Calling Euro 96 and Euro 2016 from an English perspective.
• The FIFA video game series and match commentary.
• COVID-19’s impact on commentating major games.
• Tyldesley’s upcoming games that he is on the call for.
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In the NEW episode, number 1414, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • Why the Premier League appears to be unstoppable • Whether Peacock TV will acquire any more soccer rights • Storylines for each of the 20 clubs in the Premier League • Our thoughts on this week’s US Open Cup games […]
In the NEW episode, number 1413, Kyle Fansler is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss Jesse Marsch. Jesse Marsch arrived at Leeds United with the club entrenched in a relegation battle. After two defeats in his first two games, Marsch delivered 10 points over Leeds’s last four games. While not quite safe from the drop, […]
In the NEW episode, number 1412, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • How MLS faces a big decision between short term money or long term growth • The question facing leagues about the future of broadcasting • What benefits there are for Apple TV+ in a soccer streaming deal • What FIFA+ […]
World Soccer Talk is excited to share our exclusive interview with Telemundo Deportes President Ray Warren. During the discussion, Warren discusses what Telemundo will offer soccer fans for the 2022 World Cup. For example, among the deliverables that Telemundo Deportes promises for World Cup 2022, they include: • Commentators calling every game live from within […]
In the NEW episode, number 1410, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • Speculation in the sports media that FOX Sports may be for sale, • Who would be the best fit to acquire the rights from FOX Sports, • What soccer properties FOX Soccer has that are most valuable, • Why MLS’s […]
In the NEW episode, number 1409, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kyle Fansler to discuss several topics: • Our reaction to the FIFA World Cup Draw • First impressions of the Groups in the 2022 World Cup • An interview with Telemundo’s Andrés Cantor to get his reaction to the draw • Insight from Cantor about his experiences […]
In the NEW episode, number 1408, Kartik Krishnaiyer sits down with ESPN’s Seb Salazar to discuss his career and his work in the soccer media world. Salazar is the host of ESPN’s studio show Futbol Americas. This is a twice-weekly show that airs on ESPN+. Salazar is the co-host along with Herculez Gomez, but they […]
In the NEW episode, number 1407, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • Can MLS find a way to hit their $300 million per year target for media rights? • HBO Max makes a big move • Politicians are considering a big change that will impact European soccer • And your questions in […]
In the NEW episode, number 1406, Kyle Fansler discusses ESPN+’s big weekend. Plus, Kartik Krishnaiyer interviews a pair of ESPN’s talent ahead of El Clasico and FA Cup Quarterfinals. Kartik Krishnaiyer interviews Alexis Nunes, who is part of the on-site crew for ESPN+’s coverage of the biggest game in Spain. Later, we hear a conversation […]
In the NEW episode, number 1405, Kyle Fansler revisits a discussion with Mark Donaldson, a commentator for ESPN. With ESPN, Donaldson is a frequent voice on Bundesliga and LaLiga matches. While he is not a former player, he certainly has the passion of one. Additionally, this is especially true for the club he supports, Hearts […]
In the NEW episode, number 1404, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • What the chaos at Chelsea FC means for the club, players and fans, • Our power rankings of the top four soccer TV channels in the US (choosing from NBC, ESPN, CBS and FOX) • ESPN Futbol Americas’ unfiltered […]
In the NEW episode, number 1403, Christopher Harris interviews Emmy Award winning producer Pete Radovich Jr, the man behind CBS’s successful coverage of the UEFA Champions League, Serie A and Concacaf competitions.
With a track record of 40+ Emmy Awards, Radovich discusses a range of topics including:
• How a childhood growing up in a Croatian family made him a soccer fan,
• The formula behind the success of CBS’s UEFA Champions League coverage,
• How a friend’s recommendation changed his life,
• His family connection to the NASL and the Washington Diplomats,
• How Paramount+ allows him to provide soccer coverage that goes beyond television,
• Long-form soccer documentaries coming to CBS Sports in the future.
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In the NEW episode, number 1402, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics:
• We dive into the story behind the story when it comes to this week’s landmark US Soccer deal with Turner Sports,
• More free soccer is coming to Spanish-language viewers,
• The NFL is making a big change to help FOX’s World Cup,
• You, the listeners, share your secrets about improving the ESPN+ experience,
• Our thoughts on why MLS has not taken much of a stand against Russia on television broadcasts,
• And your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment.
Plus we answer your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment.
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In the NEW episode, number 1401, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris break down the recent agreement between Turner Sports and US Soccer.
On March 1, WarnerMedia and US Soccer announced an agreement that sees USMNT, USWNT and US Open Cup games go through WarnerMedia’s sports division, Turner Sports. This means that TNT and TBS will have the rights to a number of games, with streaming options also showing potential for the provider.
In this podcast, World Soccer Talk’s Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris break down the deal and what it could mean going forward. Many people may hear Turner Sports and think back to the UEFA Champions League coverage from a couple years ago. However, there is reason for optimism, including a variety of potential streaming options at WarnerMedia’s disposal.
This interview is also available in video form on YouTube, which you can access at the World Soccer Talk YouTube channel.
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In the NEW episode, number 1400, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics:
• The Premier League title race and the clubs scrambling to avoid relegation,
• The evolution of soccer podcasts,
• Where Copa Libertadores rights are likely to go,
• Whether the elimination of the away goal rule makes games more or less exciting,
• How the Weston McKennie injury is going to make FOX Sports concerned, and
• Why we’re relieved that the Winter Olympics is over.
Plus we answer your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment.
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In the NEW episode, number 1399, Kyle Fansler circles back to a conversation with Christian Polanco, co-host of the Cooligans Podcast.
A stand-up comedian, Christian Polanco is not your run-of-the-mill member of the soccer media landscape. In fact, he hardly considers himself a part of that group at all. However, Polanco and co-host Alexis Guerreros take the complexity of the beautiful game and make it into comedy.
Polanco discusses all kinds of things about how his time as a comedian opened doors into the soccer world:
- The role of the FIFA video games in developing his fandom.
- Finding a Premier League side to support.
- Starting out as a comedian.
- Bridging the gap between comedy and sports.
- The role of NYCFC in his career development.
- Asking Patrick Vieira a bold question.
- Going to Germany to play soccer.
- Also, much more.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. There is also a video version of this interview available at the World Soccer Talk YouTube channel.
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In the NEW episode, number 1398, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics:
• Why streaming is in Copa Libertadores’ future beginning in 2023
• When the rights end with beIN SPORTS and what the future looks like for the broadcaster
• Televisa Univision joins the streaming wars
• What soccer fans need to know about Vix and Vix+
• Our thoughts on Craig Burley’s argument that the Premier League is more important than the Club World Cup
• The intricacies of Peacock, Paramount+, ESPN+ and Hulu
• Arlo White, The 2 Robbies and Tim Howard’s vanishing act during Premier League coverage
• And much more.
Plus we answer your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment.
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Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
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In the NEW episode, number 1397, Kyle Fansler chats with freelance commentator Stephen Warnock about his career.
While he is officially a freelance commentator, Stephen Warnock is a common voice heard on the Premier League world feed. Remarkably, he only retired from his playing career in 2018. This quick turnaround from player into commentator is worth a deeper dive.
In this brief chat, Stephen Warnock and Kyle Fansler talk about a number of different topics:
- His career path as a player making stops at major clubs
- Liverpool FC TV and his first exposure to sports media
- Baby steps in growing his commentary résumé.
- The biggest games he has had the honor of calling
- How one specific growing market is where he wants to end up in the long run
- The benefits of being a former player and commentating
- And much more
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Also, a video version of this interview is available on the World Soccer Talk YouTube channel.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
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In the NEW episode, number 1396, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics:
We discuss the improvements being made to Peacock, why we believe Alexi Lalas’ goes over-the-top at times with his analysis, the clunkiness of not having NBCSN available for Premier League games, does ESPN have a lack of depth in their co-commentator slot, is MLS at a disadvantage where soccer fans feel they can’t ‘burn the candle’ at both ends, our recommended matches to watch this weekend, who could be in the running for the rights to the UEFA Champions League after CBS’ deal ends, and much more.
Plus we answer your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 1395, Kyle Fansler revisits a chat with writer John Nicholson as part of the ‘Show ‘n’ Tell’ series from World Soccer Talk.
John Nicholson is a critically acclaimed author, notable for his books We ate all the pies and Can we have our football back?, among others. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg into what Nicholson does on a daily basis.
Non-fiction soccer writing for his books as well as Football 365 takes up a solid portion of time, as do his ventures into Rock ‘n’ Roll, T-shirt sales and fiction writing. While talking with Kyle Fansler, Nicholson breaks down what he does:
- How he got into the writing industry
- Supporting Middlesbrough and some of his favorite memories
- Organizing and releasing T-shirts for sale
- Expanding on his passion for Rock ‘n’ Roll with Rock Candy Magazine
- His writing with Football 365 and his knowledge of the beautiful game
- Applying his trade to fiction works, not just non-fiction soccer writing.
Those interested in following John Nicholson can follow him on Twitter or find his published works on his website.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
For a video version of the conversation, head over to the World Soccer Talk YouTube channel using this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
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In the NEW episode, number 1394, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics:
We discuss our thoughts on the differences between ESPN, CBS and FOX’s coverage of Team USA, why fans of Premier League teams will experience big changes this February, who has the best Transfer Deadline Day coverage, and can beIN SPORTS do better with their AFCON coverage? Finally, we share our recommendations of what to watch this weekend.
And we answer your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 1393, Kyle Fansler talks with Premier League and Champions League co-commentator Jim Beglin. The duo go over a number of things regarding Beglin’s career as both a player and commentator.
- What life was like moving from Ireland to England as a teenager
- The experience of winning a league and cup double in the 1985/86 season
- Gruesome injuries that derailed a young a promising career
- How time off the pitch actually opened doors to commentary
- How he deals with criticism and remaining unbiased about clubs he represented
- Some of his best commentary memories at both club and international level
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
For a video version, be sure to check out the World Soccer Talk YouTube channel, which you can access here.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 1392, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics:
• Why do the US soccer networks have such a hard time finding a critical USMNT analyst
• Our thoughts on ESPN’s coverage of the USA-El Salvador game
• Where does Taylor Twellman go from here
• All the details about Euro 2024 and Euro 2028 are heading
• What we expect from CBS’ coverage of Canada-USA
• News about a new soccer documentary on Netflix
• And we answer your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
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In the NEW episode, number 258, Kyle Fansler chats with Matt Jones from The Blue Room Podcast and World Soccer Talk Senior Writer Kartik Krishnaiyer. They discuss the impact of fan culture on soccer clubs in light of what’s happening at Everton.
When fans feel powerless against the decisions made by their own club that they’ve supported all their life, what do they do? On today’s podcast episode, we delve into the current situation at Everton and what it says about the club’s owner is on a completely different wavelength than the club’s fanbase.
Whether you’re a supporter of Everton or not, it’s something that most fans can relate to. Club owners make business decisions that are often mistake prone. But what happens when those irresponsible decisions take your club close to relegation?
In the podcast, a central figure of conversation is Kia Joorabchian, the businessman who brokered irresponsible deals with clubs all around England including Arsenal, Manchester City, QPR and West Ham United, among others.
With the season already half over, we ask what the expectations are from Everton supporters, and what can be learned. And where Everton may go from here based on the current decline.
Also discussed is the role of supporters groups and how vital it is that fans have a voice within the clubs. The controversy at the Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns is covered, and how the role of fans and clubs differs between the United States and England.
The guests also discuss the effectiveness of fan protests, and whether they work to get the point across.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
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In the NEW episode, number 257, Kyle Fansler talks with Derek Rae about the commentator’s time covering the beautiful game. This is an audio recording of Kyle and Derek’s chat during their ‘Show ‘n’ Tell’ video
Currently, Derek Rae is a freelance commentator frequently working with ESPN for its LaLiga coverage. Additionally, he is the voice of the Bundesliga world feed for English-language broadcasts. Rae, one of the most popular freelance commentators, talks about a variety of topics over his illustrious career in this week’s episode.
- His thoughts on pronouncing player names
- The advantages of being a freelance commentator
- How a background in language helped him in his broadcast career
- His memories of calling Champions League games on ESPN
- What it was like calling the greatest Champions League final ever
- Which World Cup has been the most memorable for him out of all of them since 1990
- His thoughts on the biennial World Cup
- Commentating the mother of all club derbies in the world
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
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In the NEW episode, number 256, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics:
• How much (do) we need the middle men who broadcast soccer
• beIN SPORTS’s coverage of Africa Cup Of Nations sinks to new lows
• The latest analysis on the US Soccer TV rights deal for the USMNT and USWNT
• DAZN has a lot of appealing soccer content heading our way
• What to look out for in the new version of the Fubo app
• What’s going on with Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea
• And we answer your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 255, Kyle Fansler chats with ESPN’s Janusz Michallik and Kartik Krishnaiyer on the topic of the strength of American players in the transfer market.
Former player and current ESPN analyst Janusz Michallik dives into several topics with Kartik including:
• How MLS is changing the pendulum by selling major players to Europe but signing big stars to come back to the States,
• Americans that missed out on playing in Europe because MLS held them back,
• How the US is sitting on a goldmine of young talent,
• Whether MLS is selling players under the market rate,
• Will MLS ever be at the level that NASL was in its prime,
• Can Lorenzo Insigne still play for Italy while in MLS,
• How Insigne will help the US Men’s National Team players.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
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In the NEW episode, number 254, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics:
• What makes WarnerMedia an attractive destination for MLS,
• ESPN+ shares some new soccer numbers with us,
• A drought has fallen on the Africa Cup of Nations,
• FOX cements a World Cup deal with Twitter,
• Which soccer channels are losing the biggest % of subscribers,
• Why does the FA Cup upset MLS writers so?
• And we answer your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
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Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 253, Kyle Fansler chats with Transfermarkt’s Manuel Veth and Kartik Krishnaiyer on the topic of the January Transfer Window. Kyle asks Manuel and Kartik about what major transfers we can expect to see in this window, what Newcastle United’s strategy will be, which leagues will see the major moves, and whether we may see more or less deals signed this month than previously.
Originally from Munich, Manuel has lived in Amsterdam, Kyiv, Moscow, Tbilisi, London, and currently is located in Victoria BC, Canada. He has written for several publications in the past including Pro Soccer Talk and Forbes. He is currently the Area Manager for Transfermarkt USA.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 252, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics:
• We discuss what differences there are with Premier League games on the USA Network.
• Who the big winner is with the Pepi and Dike transfers to Europe.
• We share what happened to Sky Sports News.
• We look ahead to the latest news about the next MLS TV deal.
• We share our recommendations of what to watch this weekend.
• And we answer your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
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In the NEW episode, number 251, Kyle Fansler chats with Keith Costigan and Kartik Krishnaiyer about how and why some managers thrive with different philosophies through their coaching.
Costigan, who works with FOX Sports and the Seattle Sounders, has a UEFA A coaching license, requiring significant research and learning into the world of coaching. He, along with Krishnaiyer, break down how the likes of Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp achieved their statuses as some of the game’s greatest coaches.
Also, the pair talk about coaching philosophies at different levels. This includes clubs constantly in relegation battles and organizations like Red Bull, which seeks to cut down on certain growing pains by using similar styles at multiple clubs.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 250, Christopher Harris is joined by Kyle Fansler and Kartik Krishnaiyer in a special year-end episode that features the 2021 soccer knowledge quiz.
Test your soccer knowledge by answering the questions on the pod. And celebrate the end of 2021 and the start of 2022 with us, too. We also talk about what the holidays would be like if there was no soccer on TV.
On behalf of the entire staff at World Soccer Talk, we’d like to wish you Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
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In the NEW episode, number 249, Kyle Fansler is joined by Simon Evans (Reuters) and Kartik Krishnaiyer (World Soccer Talk) to discuss the developing story about FIFA pushing the biennial World Cup idea. They delve into:
• What FIFA hopes to deliver in financial and soccer terms with the biennial World Cup,
• Whether Concacaf and MLS are for or against the idea
• How the idea helps or hurts Gianni Infantino politically, and
• What US Soccer Federation’s stance is on the biennial World Cup.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 248, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics:
• The crystal ball reveals who is getting MLS rights,
• A new soccer documentary hits the airwaves about one of Europe’s top institutions,
• Spectrum TV throws English soccer fans a bone,
• Why MLS is not in a New York state of mind,
• What USA Network’s Premier League coverage will look like,
• Broadcasters don’t need to hype leagues that do their talking on the pitch,
• How ESPN is overhyping LaLiga this season,
• And we answer your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
• Add the World Soccer Talk Podcast RSS feed to your RSS reader,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 247, Kyle Fansler is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer and Dave Denholm.
Major League Soccer is different from many soccer leagues. Rather than crowning a champion based on the club’s results throughout the 34-game season, the league takes a more American approach. LAFC’s Dave Denholm and World Soccer Talk’s Kartik Krishnaiyer talk about parity in soccer and how the U.S.’s top league could be improved in the future.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
• Add the World Soccer Talk Podcast RSS feed to your RSS reader,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 246, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to several stories:
• Why the US Soccer calendar needs to change,
• MLS drops more details about their next TV deal,
• Der Klassiker, Champions League and Philly-NYCFC suffer from technical problems,
• Who has the best marketing machine between ABC/ESPN, NBC and CBS,
• The success of F1 on ESPN and what ideas that may create for broadcasters wanting to grow soccer stateside.
• Our recommended matches to watch this weekend,
• And we answer your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
• Add the World Soccer Talk Podcast RSS feed to your RSS reader,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 245, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to several stories:
• MLS gets a record TV rating for a game on Thanksgiving Day,
• Can the Leagues Cup save MLS’ next TV deal?
• Latest news about the A-League rights in the U.S,
• Our recommended matches to watch this weekend
• And we answer your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
• Add the World Soccer Talk Podcast RSS feed to your RSS reader,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 244, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to several stories:
• Now that the Premier League TV deal has been wrapped up, we discuss the latest news about the next MLS TV rights deal,
• We talk NWSL and whether the Championship Final is an indication of the level the league is at,
• Where NBC Sports goes from here with the Premier League coverage,
• Has CBS Sports’ soccer coverage lost their audience in order to chase social media likes and media attention,
• Our recommended games to watch this weekend,
• Is it time for FOX Sports to clean house,
• And we answer your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
• Add the World Soccer Talk Podcast RSS feed to your RSS reader,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 243, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to cover the major story:
• NBCUniversal signs a $2.7 billion deal to renew the rights for the Premier League. We cover what it means for soccer fans, MLS and the rival broadcasters who lost out on the bid.
• A new podcast series is coming to Spotify about the last days of Diego Maradona.
• Amazon Prime does one better with a new Maradona series featuring an unlikely cameo.
• We analyze CBS’s coverage of the World Cup Qualifiers.
• Telemundo shares initial plans for their World Cup coverage.
• And we answer your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
• Add the World Soccer Talk Podcast RSS feed to your RSS reader,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 242, Christopher Harris is joined by co-hosts Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kyle Fansler to cover a range of topics including:
• We discuss the end of an era for both ESPN and NBCSN when it comes to soccer coverage
• More details on FOX’s shocking acquisition of European Championship rights
• A popular soccer presenter calls it a day
• You the listeners share your opinions about national TV ratings for MLS
• Plus anticipation is building for the big announcement from the Premier League.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
• Add the World Soccer Talk Podcast RSS feed to your RSS reader,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 241, Christopher Harris is joined by co-hosts Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kyle Fansler to cover a range of topics including:
• We dive into what we thought of ESPN’s coverage of El Clásico
• How the new rule of five substitutes is or isn’t a good idea
• FuboTV agrees a deal to bring more European soccer to streamers
• Why we now have more soccer leagues available to you free of charge than ever before
• What MLS broadcasts are missing to make them better.
• You give us your feedback on whether the Premier League should do a split deal among two major broadcasters.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
• Add the World Soccer Talk Podcast RSS feed to your RSS reader,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 240, Christopher Harris is joined by co-hosts Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kyle Fansler to cover a range of topics including:
• More details emerge about the Premier League TV rights deal in the US.
• We reveal the 20 most popular soccer teams in the United States.
• Should UEFA and CONMEBOL nations leave FIFA?
• Elsewhere, we reveal what percentage of American soccer fans prefer British commentators.
• We look ahead to this weekend’s games.
• We also discuss FOX getting the rights to two major competitions.
• We’ll explain how this weekend’s El Clasico will not be on television at all in the United States.
• And your questions and feedback in the Listener Mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
• Add the World Soccer Talk Podcast RSS feed to your RSS reader,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 239, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to cover a range of topics including:
• The rollercoaster ride of supporting the USMNT
• ESPN versus CBS’s coverage of the US Men’s Team
• The differences in TV coverage of US Soccer
• Our thoughts on the Newcastle United takeover
• How DAZN’s coverage of the UEFA Women’s Champions League is going so far
• This weekend’s recommended games to watch: Brentford against Chelsea, and Juventus versus AS Roma
• How much are we willing to pay for ESPN Plus?
• How the World Cup TV programming will be impacted for the 2022 World Cup being played in the winter
• Soccer burnout and how it hurts the popularity of Major League Soccer
• And your questions and feedback in the Listener Mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
• Add the World Soccer Talk Podcast RSS feed to your RSS reader,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 238, host Kartik Krishnaiyer speaks with economist Dr. Stefan Szymanski (Soccernomics co-author) to discuss several major topics relating to the economics of world soccer, including:
• Why the Premier League is on the precipice of making more money from TV rights than ever before
• How the next Premier League TV deal in the U.S. is up in the air
• The impact of government authorities in the UK on TV rights
• Brexit’s longterm impact on the Premier League and English Championship
• Luxury taxes in European soccer and whether they can work or not
• Has the salary cap in LaLiga helped or hurt the Spanish league?
• Survival rate comparison between soccer clubs in open leagues versus closed leagues
• The story of Leicester City that went from bankruptcy to league title winners
• How coverage of the European Super League was different in the US versus UK media
• Concept of ownership of soccer clubs; owners versus local communities
• Fan ownership, the German 50+1 model, and whether it can work in England
• News about a new edition of Soccernomics coming soon
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
• Add the World Soccer Talk Podcast RSS feed to your RSS reader,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 237, host Christopher Harris is joined by co-hosts Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kyle Fansler to cover a range of topics including:
• Why the English Premier League faces its toughest decision ever when it comes to awarding the next US TV rights deal,
• NBC squares off against YouTube TV and makes Peacock demands,
• What does it say about CBS Sports’ soccer coverage when they make a hire such as Thierry Henry to accompany Jamie Carragher and Peter Schmeichel in the studio for their UEFA Champions League coverage
• How a hybrid model between American sports and European soccer could be the game’s ultimate blueprint
• Our thoughts on Freddie Ljungberg as an analyst on The Golazo Show on CBS Sports
• The role of diversity in soccer coverage on U.S. TV
• How soccer’s top podcasters from The Guardian’s Football Weekly and The Game Podcast became our favorite journalists
• And your feedback in the Listener Mailbag segment.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
• Add the World Soccer Talk Podcast RSS feed to your RSS reader,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 236, host Christopher Harris plus co-hosts Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kyle Fansler cover a range of topics including:
• Our thoughts on the expanded Leagues Cup
• NBC bounces back with stronger-than-ever Premier League coverage
• Serie B finds a home in the U.S.
• Why this Premier League TV deal will be the most important one yet
• The importance of timing in when to acquire soccer rights
• Is a World Cup every 2 years a foregone conclusion?
• Will Messi fit with PSG?
• Can ESPN make LaLiga a success this season?
• And your feedback in the Listener Mailbag segment.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
• Add the World Soccer Talk Podcast RSS feed to your RSS reader,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 235, hosts Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer plus special guest Kyle Fansler cover a range of topics including:
• Who will win the next Premier League rights deal in the U.S.,
• The risks and rewards of streaming,
• Latest news about the MLS TV rights deal,
• What the newest streaming rights changes will mean for you,
• Peacock and ESPN+’s headaches,
• English domination in Europe,
• Our matches to watch this weekend
• And your feedback in the Listener Mailbag segment.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
• Add the World Soccer Talk Podcast RSS feed to your RSS reader,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 234, Christopher Harris, Kartik Krishnaiyer and guest co-host Kyle Fansler cover a range of topics including:
• How much progress is the US team making,
• News about beIN SPORTS being added to a streaming service,
• The stark differences between CBS’s and FOX’s World Cup Qualifying coverage,
• FIFA’s plans for a World Cup every 2 years,
• Could Paramount+ and Peacock consider a joint bid for Premier League?
• And your feedback in the Listener Mailbag segment.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
• Add the World Soccer Talk Podcast RSS feed to your RSS reader,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 233, Christopher Harris, Kartik Krishnaiyer and guest co-host Kyle Fansler cover a range of topics including:
• Our thoughts on El Salvador vs. USA
• Was this the best transfer window ever? We discuss
• CR7 turns the transfer window upside down
• Why MLS All-Star Game ratings are a tale of two cities
• Africa’s World Cup qualifiers find a home in the U.S.
• And your feedback in the Listener Mailbag segment.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
• Add the World Soccer Talk Podcast RSS feed to your RSS reader,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 232, Christopher Harris and guest co-host Chris Wittyngham cover a range of topics including:
• FOX announces launch of sports streaming service
• The slow burn of La Liga on ESPN+
• Our thoughts about CBS’s coverage of Serie A after week 1
• What it’s like commentating alongside Ray Hudson
• MLS TV ratings get a boost
• And your feedback in the Listener Mailbag segment.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
• Add the World Soccer Talk Podcast RSS feed to your RSS reader,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 231, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• NBC’s EPL coverage faces fierce competition from ESPN+
• CBS announces more details about their Serie A coverage
• Our thoughts on ESPN’s first week of LaLiga coverage
• Which league got off to a big start with TV ratings
• How our soccer-viewing habits are changing
• Our thoughts on whether ESPN will try to renew MLS rights or not
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
• Add the World Soccer Talk Podcast RSS feed to your RSS reader,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 230, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Dealing with the shockwave of Messi to PSG and what it means for ESPN and beIN SPORTS
• We give you all of the news about the exciting return of the European leagues
• Latest news about CBS and ESPN’s big plans for Serie A & LaLiga
• Why the pendulum of transfer signings has swung to the Premier League
• TV coverage plans from NBC/Premier League as well as ESPN/Bundesliga.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 229, Christopher Harris and guest co-host Kay Murray from ESPN cover a range of topics including:
• What the Messi transfer saga means for the soccer TV networks
• Big changes at beIN SPORTS as their lead analyst Ray Hudson leaves
• ESPN announces star analysts for LaLiga coverage
• We have an exclusive with one of the hosts of ESPN’s LaLiga coverage
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
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• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
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In the NEW episode, number 228, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• ESPN tasked with growing LaLiga in United States – can they do it? With the broadcaster having spent 1.4 billion dollars on the rights to the Spanish league until 2029, ESPN has made a major investment in trying to grow LaLiga. Yes, Barcelona and Real Madrid are already household names, but will the broadcaster be able to attract a large number of new fans? And if so, how will they do it? We can expect to hear more from ESPN in the coming weeks, but the other discussion point is what ESPN’s acquisition of LaLiga rights means for their coverage of the other leagues they have the rights to, and the other rights they may bid on, which could open up opportunities for CBS Sports and Paramount+ to acquire more rights that ESPN used to have in the past.
• In a story that we broke first, the U.S. rights to the Scottish Premiership are on the move again. The top-flight Scottish league has bounced around so many different streaming providers in recent years, but their new home now has the league for the next four seasons. Will it have an impact on growing the audience in the United States? We debate the topic on this podcast.
• With the world of cord cutting becoming more the norm, how has this impacted our viewing of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and its coverage of soccer and other sports? We go into more detail about what our experiences have been like.
• We also discuss the steps that Qatar have made to turn their national team into a force, as well as discussing whether fans of the United States Men’s National Team will ever be satisfied with the performances of the team in competitions. Is the bar raised too high?
• We delve into a number of other topics too, including why Borussia Dortmund and PSG have so many fans in the United States, but the viewership numbers for those games don’t match up with the interest in the team.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 227, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• ESPN & Univision break records with ratings for Euro 2020
• Our thoughts on FOX’s Copa America coverage
• Gauging the level of interest in the Summer Olympics
• Why there’s so much like and dislike for ESPN’s Taylor Twellman
• And your feedback in the Listener Mailbag segment
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Other discussion points during this week’s podcast include:
• Our takeaways from the Euro 2020 and Copa America tournaments, as well as our thoughts so far on the Concacaf Gold Cup
• News about Univision’s PrendeTV picking up Spanish-language rights to select Brasileirāo and Argentine league games
• Who may be going to ESPN+ and Paramount+ after they picked up the rights to La Liga and Serie A respectively
• Our solution to get rid of extra time and penalties in soccer
• A discussion about the strength of the Concacaf Gold Cup, and whether it’s worthwhile to consider other options so that the US Men’s National Team have the opportunity to play against tougher opposition.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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Danny Higginbotham and Kartik Krishnaiyer discuss the tactical trends they gleaned from Euro 2020 including the popularity of 3-5-2 formations, the rise of ball-playing center halves, the resurgence of the deep-lying playmaker, number 9’s dropping deeper, why there were so few goals scored from set pieces as well as the key partnerships between strikers and wide players and why that’s hard for teams to defend against.
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On the topic of the resurgence of the deep-lying playmaker, the discussion mentions the key roles that footballers such as Billy Gilmour, Jorginho, Pierre-Emile Hojberg and Declan Rice played for their respective countries.
Danny Higginbotham, who has been familiar to American Premier League viewers for his work on Sky Sports, Premier League Productions and BT Sport, has also appeared on NBC’s Premier League coverage in the past as well as this season. A familiar face as a player, he was part of Manchester United’s famous class of ’92, but is probably best known for his playing days at Stoke City during a period of time when the Premier League was growing quickly in popularity stateside.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
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In our Ian Darke interview, World Soccer Talk’s Kartik Krishnaiyer chats with the legendary commentator to discuss his role at UEFA Euro 2020 as well as his career in the sport.
Some of the topics discussed include:
• What it was like adapting from his role as a radio commentator to a TV commentator
• Whether his commentary changes based on whether he’s announcing for the world feed, US audience or a UK audience
• Ian Darke’s memories of calling the Landon Donovan goal during World Cup 2010
• His memories of the Manchester City-QPR title match and what happened behind the scenes
• What it’s like being an analyst on television instead of a commentator
• The challenges of commentating games in Euro 2020 compared to previous tournaments
• What an England victory at Euro 2020 would mean to his country
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Let us know what questions you have about our Ian Darke interview in the comments section below.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
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In an exclusive interview, World Soccer Talk’s Kartik Krishnaiyer chats with ESPN soccer producer Amy Rosenfeld to discuss the broadcaster’s coverage of UEFA Euro 2020.
Some of the topics discussed include:
• The possibility of sending US-based talent to Europe to report on the latter stages of Euro 2020
• What Euro 2020 could have looked like for ESPN if COVID hadn’t happened
• How hosting the Euro 2020 coverage in Bristol CT presented several challenges
• Why European-based talent are interested in working in the United States
• How Rece Davis has adapted to stepping into the shoes of Bob Ley and Mike Tirico
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 226, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• First impressions of ESPN’s Euro 2020 coverage
• How ESPN handled the Christian Eriksen emergency
• Observations about FOX’s Copa America broadcasts
• And your feedback in the Listener Mailbag segment.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 225, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Our thoughts about CBS’s coverage of the Concacaf Nations League
• We look ahead to Euro 2020 and Copa America that begin this weekend
• What we think of fubo’s World Cup qualifying coverage
• Where the US Men’s National Team go from here
• And your feedback in the Listener Mailbag segment.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 224, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Paramount+ adds more soccer streaming rights
• Clint Dempsey is coming to US TV
• Why the next MLS TV deal just got a lot more interesting
• We have news about ESPN’s Euro 2020 coverage
• Telemundo prepares for the Summer Olympics
• What the future holds for beIN SPORTS post LaLiga
• And your feedback in the Listener Mailbag segment.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
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In the NEW episode, number 223, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Who will acquire the next Premier League rights deal?
• The giant merger that could benefit soccer leagues and fans
• Our thoughts on ESPN’s FA Cup Final coverage
• ESPN reveals their commentators for Euro 2020
• Fans return to matches in England – our reaction
• NBC announces commentators for Olympics
• And your feedback in the Listener Mailbag segment.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
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• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
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In the NEW episode, number 222, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• All the news about LaLiga coming to ESPN
• We have the details about the Championship playoffs
• MLS gets a boost from a big TV ratings weekend
• Our heads-up about the final day of the Premier League season
• And your feedback in the Listener Mailbag segment.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
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In the NEW episode, number 221, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• NBC upsets soccer fans with their coverage of Old Trafford fiasco
• Latest news about acquisitions of Euro 2020 and Copa America rights
• fuboTV shares initial details about World Cup qualifiers
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
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• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
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In the NEW episode, number 220, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Your thoughts and opinions about the attempted Americanization of European soccer
• Why MLS journalists have largely been silent about The Super League
• What NBC missing out on NHL rights means for the Premier League
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
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Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
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In the NEW episode, number 219, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover the failed attempt of The Super League to Americanize European soccer.
Everything that we dislike about the way American traditional sports is structured was encapsulated in The Super League. No sporting merit. No promotion/relegation. No authenticity.
We analyze why the Super League was rejected, the deciding factors in forcing change and the impact on fans in the United States.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
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In the NEW episode, number 218, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• News about the next MLS TV rights deal
• fuboTV marks a huge development for soccer streaming services
• FIFA planning major club tournament in USA
• What the Univision – Televisa merger means for soccer fans
• First impressions of NWSL’s 2021 coverage
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 217, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• The Jamie Carragher Show takes over Sky Sports & CBS
• Insight about NWSL’s TV coverage plans this season
• News on how ambitious Paramount+’s plans are
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
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In the NEW episode, number 216, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• How Hulu has just advanced to the next level for soccer fans,
• Our thoughts about the state of the US national team,
• The enticing world of soccer stickers, trading cards and NFT,
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 215, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• News about which league got its highest-rated-ever game on US TV
• What the CBS Serie A deal means for ESPN+ and Peacock
• Latest news on where you can watch Copa America this summer
• Will ESPN+ now go for Premier League after losing Serie A?
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
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In the NEW episode, number 214, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Why are there so few good American soccer analysts on TV?
• Our thoughts about so many English voices still playing such a big part in soccer coverage in America
• Latest developments with Serie A TV deal
• First impressions of Paramount+ and Der Klassiker coverage on ABC
• What ESPN’s NHL deal means for the soccer streaming wars
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 213, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Who will win the streaming wars between ESPN+, Paramount+ and Peacock TV
• Can the Bundesliga score a home run on ABC this weekend?
• All the ins and outs of Paramount+
• Which streaming service is looking to acquire sports rights
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 212, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Paramount+ gobbles up more soccer rights
• Our review of the new Pelė documentary from Netflix
• NBC finally pays attention to Leicester this season
• Find out how to win a $100 gift certificate to World Soccer Shop
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 211, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Why do soccer fans and leagues love ESPN+?
• ESPN+ scores again with a fantastic short film
• A big change at NBC gives them an advantage with Premier League renewal rights
• Belgium football is back in the United States
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
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In the NEW episode, number 210, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Why 2021 will be the year of streaming soccer
• Details on Serie B and Serie C available again in the U.S.
• What ESPN+ has in store for 2021
• Why Taylor Twellman gets under my skin
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 209, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• The impact of a potential MLS lockout on TV
• CBS & ESPN bid for U.S. rights to Serie A
• Americans are heading to Europe in droves
• News about ESPN+ adding a new soccer documentary
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 208, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Could ESPN, CBS and FOX partner to overthrow NBC’s Premier League rights bid?
• News about ESPN’s interest in acquiring LaLiga rights in U.S.
• NBC confirms the pending shutdown of NBCSN
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 207, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• We rank the best soccer networks on US TV from best to worst
• Paramount+ gets a launch date for Champions League fans
• Our thoughts on Sirius XM FC’s soccer coverage
• Step by step instructions on how to get ESPN’s Multicast working
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 206, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• We debate which is better — seeing games in person or on TV,
• Peacock makes U-turn and adds a feature back for soccer fans,
• We discuss the magic of the FA Cup,
• Univision gets into the streaming business,
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 205, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• First impressions of Apple TV device in 4K
• Why Apple TV is a dream come true for ESPN+ subscribers
• Major streaming service announces price increase
• Latest update about talksport’s Premier League radio commentaries,
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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Show notes:
talkSPORT’s Premier League commentaries are now available via http://talksport.com/en
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 204, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Our look back at 2020 memorable moments,
• Peacock announces news about popularity of the Premier League games,
• News about a brand-new soccer TV schedules app,
• talkSport pulls the plug on EPL radio broadcasts,
• The peculiar dislike among some people for Sam Allardyce,
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 203, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• News about the possible final days of our favorite soccer TV channel,
• Peacock tightens the grip on Premier League fans once again,
• We debate how the MLS Cup Final TV ratings did,
• How streaming numbers are going through the roof,
• Possible destination for next Premier League TV deal in USA,
• Perceived London bias against managers David Moyes and Sam Allardyce,
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 202, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Man United pundits getting called out for being too close to Solskjaer,
• Bundesliga goes dark on embarrassing day for ESPN+
• Joyous return of football supporters return to stadiums in England
• Latest news from Disney+ and CBS All Access for soccer fans
• Predictions of MLS Cup Final TV ratings,
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 201, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• The story of Sean Connery watching soccer on satellite TV,
• NBC embracing Jose’s Ugly Game,
• UEFA inches closer to Champions League changes,
• Exciting news about our very first WST merchandise launch,
• Whiparound shows go mainstream,
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 200, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• We say goodbye to Diego Maradona as we share our memories of the legend
• CBS opens up to share more about their studio coverage for the Champions League
• What’s the point of MLS Playoffs? We discuss
• The inconsistencies of NBC’s Premier League coverage
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 199, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• We have our preview of this weekend’s must-watch games,
• Our thoughts about Netflix’s Wrexham documentary,
• News about another price rise from a streaming service,
• What we love about Ata Football’s coverage of women’s soccer,
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 198, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Our thoughts on USA’s return to action after a 9-month hiatus,
• Details about MyCujoo streaming site being sold,
• Champions League TV ratings keep on going up and up,
• More thoughts on the European Super League,
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In our exclusive interview with Esmeralda Negron, we discuss how ATA Football is bringing women’s soccer games to US TV and streaming, how their industry experience was able to help make sign deals with top European soccer leagues, the ways in which they’re trying to bring more games to US TV and streaming, as well as discussing Esmeralda’s impressive playing and coaching career. Learn more at atafootball.com
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Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
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In the NEW episode, number 197, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• News about Team USA finally returning to US TV,
• How VAR has had bigger changes that anyone could have imagined,
• Our favorite matches of the week,
• How sports betting is creeping into soccer,
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 196, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Our favorite matches from this past week
• T-Mobile announces a cost-cutting streaming service
• Untangling Peacock’s peculiarities
• Full stream ahead for streaming as cable companies admit defeat
• Our tribute to Daryl Grove
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
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In the NEW episode, number 195, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Our thoughts on CBS’s return to the Champions League
• Which is better – The Golazo Show or Zona Futbol
• What we think of the European Premier League concept
• Scottish football is finally back!
• MLS may be changing their season calendar after all
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
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• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
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In the NEW episode, number 194, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• CBS makes big news with a massive change to Champions League coverage,
• Our thoughts on the Premier League’s Big Picture proposal,
• Details about more PPV coming to soccer games,
• Find out more about your chance to win a Wolfsburg shirt,
• Our opinions about CONMEBOL’s World Cup qualifiers,
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
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• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 193, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Our thoughts about NBC’s inconsistent TV coverage
• Why USA fans should be concerned about CONCACAF games on pay-per-view
• How the Premier League has surprisingly underperformed in the UK
• Good news for fans of Ted Lasso TV series
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
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Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer host the World Soccer Talk, the only soccer media podcast on the planet. Every episode, we talk about watching soccer on TV, online and via apps.
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Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
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In the NEW episode, number 192, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Answering your questions about all of the streaming options,
• Big news about upcoming CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers
• Latest update about Scottish Premiership rights
• Lazio and Inter TV have arrived in the US
• More details about the NISA final on US streaming
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
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In the NEW episode, number 191, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• How Peacock levels the playing field of Premier League popularity
• Our opinions about opening weekend of Bundesliga & Serie A coverage
• Where to go to get top-level Premier League analysis
• Roku responds to demands by adding Peacock to streaming devices
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
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In the NEW episode, number 190, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• The Premier League breaks a record on US TV,
• We reveal which long-time commentator is leaving ESPN,
• Copa Libertadores returns to US television and springs a surprise,
• ESPN announces plans for brand-new Bundesliga season,
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
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In the NEW episode, number 189, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• We tell you everything you need to know about Peacock TV,
• We reveal a massive announcement from World Soccer Talk,
• Our thoughts on ABC’s coverage of the UEFA Nations League,
• Why Leeds United will be the team to watch this season,
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
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In the NEW episode, number 188, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• How European soccer is taking over soccer in the USA
• Soccer fans in US celebrate the return of the Scottish league
• More NWSL games are coming to CBS
• Is Tottenham’s new documentary ALL or NOTHING?
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
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• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
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In the NEW episode, number 187, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Why college football’s loss could be soccer’s gain,
• How the Premier League is caught in the middle of a tech vs. media giant war,
• Bleacher Report is back, back again, for soccer rights,
• We debate if MLS should try to appeal to soccer fans or American sports fans,
• Who needs Messi more to boost their TV ratings,
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
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• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
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• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 186, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• ESPN releases more details about their Bundesliga coverage,
• How Bleacher Report is a sure-bet to get MLS TV rights,
• We reveal which Premier League analyst is leaving NBC Sports,
• CBS All Access is getting a new name, and we have a new clue,
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
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• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 185, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer feature a special-edition episode where we interview Pete Radovich, CBS Sports’ Coordinating Producer of UEFA.
During the interview, Radovich discusses:
• Whether the London studio will be part of CBS’s future studio coverage,
• How they were able to hire so many big names,
• What it means for Drury and Tyldesley to be calling games,
• How his experience as a soccer fan meant a bigger push for Europa League coverage,
• What some of the future plans are for Champions League coverage next season.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
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• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
• Add the World Soccer Talk Podcast RSS feed to your RSS reader,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 184, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Why we believe CBS will force NBC & ESPN to raise their game,
• How the MLS Final did in the TV ratings,
• What we make of CBS going into the 2nd week of coverage,
• The latest news about Scottish, Portuguese and Belgian rights,
• News about Ted Lasso coming to TV,
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
• Add the World Soccer Talk Podcast RSS feed to your RSS reader,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 183, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Our first impressions of CBS’ UEFA coverage
• The innovations we love from the MLS Is Back tournament
• Nicolas Anelka comes to Netflix
• Brazilian league returns to the United States
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
• Add the World Soccer Talk Podcast RSS feed to your RSS reader,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 182, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Why the U.S. media’s bias against soccer runs deep,
• CBS scores a home run with NWSL,
• How MLS TV ratings did in the Knockout Stage,
• We share our take on CBS’s Champions League schedule,
• The latest update from the Scottish Premiership,
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
• Add the World Soccer Talk Podcast RSS feed to your RSS reader,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 181, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• The wacky world of the English Championship final day,
• What MLS TV ratings tell us about soccer in the U.S. of A,
• News about the future of the Scottish Premiership on US TV,
• Liga MX makes its return this weekend,
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
• Add the World Soccer Talk Podcast RSS feed to your RSS reader,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 180, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Why the best soccer leagues are not the most popular,
• What MLS Is Back TV ratings tell us about soccer on US TV,
• How Peacock did on its first major day of Prem coverage,
• Are CBS Sports heading in the right direction,
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
• Add the World Soccer Talk Podcast RSS feed to your RSS reader,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 179, Christopher Harris and co-host Nick Webster cover a range of topics including:
• Our first impressions of MLS Is Back on ESPN
• Peacock goes all in on the Premier League
• CBS gobbles up the Champions League rights
• Respect for the EFL Championship title race
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Pandora app and website,
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
• Subscribe to the podcast via Google Play,
• Listen via the World Soccer Talk website, or visit the World Soccer Talk Podcasts page
• Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on iTunes,
• Add the World Soccer Talk Podcast RSS feed to your RSS reader,
• Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on TuneIn, Overcast, Spreaker, YouTube and Audioboom.
In the NEW episode, number 178, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• NBC’s coverage of Liverpool winning the Premier League title,
• Price increases for YouTube TV, fubo & ESPN+,
• We debate whether cable or streaming is the best option,
• Our thoughts about CBS’s first weekend of soccer TV coverage,
• We got the news about Mexico’s new cup competition that starts this weekend,
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 177, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Turner quits the Champions League
• FOX lays off soccer producers in cost-cutting measures
• MLS tournament to play during Florida’s rising COVID numbers
• First impressions of NBC’s new Peacock streaming service
• beIN SPORTS blacks out Serie A broadcasts in 35 countries
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In the NEW episode, number 176, Christopher Harris and co-host Nick Webster cover a range of topics including:
• News about FA Cup games moving to ESPN
• Italian soccer sells out to a soft drinks maker
• MLS broadcasters squabble over TV costs
• NWSL announces their CBS TV plans
• Premier League wobbles on opening day of restart
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
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In the NEW episode, number 175, Christopher Harris and guest co-host Nick Webster cover a range of topics including:
• NBC releases more details about its coverage of the Premier League
• Serie A comes home to ESPN’s main TV channel
• Our thoughts on LaLiga’s virtual fans experiment
• MLS changes Orlando tournament to try to make it entertaining
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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In our latest podcast episode titled MLS Tournament: Orlando Or Bust, the World Soccer Talk Podcast duo of Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer discuss the importance of the MLS Orlando competition as a make-or-break event for the league given MLS Commissioner Don Garber admitting that Major League Soccer will take a billion-dollar revenue hit due to the pandemic.
In the NEW episode, number 174, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• ESPN gives German soccer a boost,
• Insight into the MLS Orlando tournament and what it means for soccer fans,
• Fanatiz launches a free version of their streaming service,
• Amazon adds a new highly-recommended soccer documentary,
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
• Listen to all of our episodes of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Spotify,
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Listen to our latest episode focused on EPL and LaLiga TV plans.
World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 173, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Bundesliga brings the noise
• LaLiga and the Premier League announce ambitious plans for their return
• Why Major League Soccer is skating on thin ice financially
• How TV piracy may scupper the Newcastle United takeover plans
• NWSL is back… back again, this time with plans for a summer tournament
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.
HEAR MORE: Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews
Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@worldsoccertalk) or Facebook. We’ll read them out on-air in the next episode.
Here are the different ways you can listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast:
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Have any feedback or questions about the EPL and LaLiga TV plans episode? Let us know in the comments section below.
World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 172, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Our thoughts on FOX’s coverage of the Bundesliga return,
• A debate about the potential MLS restart ahead of other US pro team sports,
• Live soccer is heading to ESPN Deportes,
• When all of the soccer leagues are returning,
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 171, Christopher Harris and guest co-host Gary O’Reilly from Spurs and Crystal Palace cover a range of topics including:
• The world anxiously awaits the return of the Bundesliga
• We’ve got the dates for when the other major leagues return
• How FOX has ballsed up German soccer’s return before its even started
• Big news for fans of the US Womens National Team
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 170, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Bundesliga announces return to their regular season
• All the details on how to watch the Korean League starting this weekend
• B/R Live takes down paywall to offer more classic games to viewers
• What the Coronavirus has revealed about classic soccer matches
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 169, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• The danger that the 2020 MLS season is in and how it impacts the next TV deal,
• Our thoughts on the movie about the Adidas-Puma sneaker wars,
• Latest news on rumors that ESPN are interested in Korean League,
• How soccer eSports are not ready for primetime television,
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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Here are the different ways you can download the World Soccer Talk Podcast stream:
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 167, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• News about a soccer streaming service that has bit the dust,
• US Soccer gets a bailout loan approved from the government despite huge cash surplus,
• Premier League goes all-in on FIFA 20 tournaments,
• Our thoughts on Major League Soccer’s eMLS debut,
• Why beIN SPORTS sent a letter to all Premier League clubs about Newcastle United,
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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Here are the different ways you can download the World Soccer Talk Podcast stream:
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 167, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Our review of Sunderland Til I Die season 2,
• News about NBC starting talks with the Premier League about renewing TV rights deal,
• Our take on Grant Wahl getting fired by Sports Illustrated,
• Is this the end of the International Champions Cup?
• Our favorite soccer movies and documentaries,
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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Here are the different ways you can download the World Soccer Talk Podcast stream:
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The Heart of The Game is our new weekly podcast featuring interviews with the studio talent, commentators, players and coaches that bring us the beautiful game.
Hosted by Nate Abaurrea, the latest episode features an interview with Bundesliga commentator Phil Bonney. During the interview, Phil discusses:
• How a lad from Southampton ended up in Germany,
• How Phil’s background in theater helps his commentating,
• His memories of watching the Saints at The Dell,
• How he ended up with a birds eye view of Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge, and
• His love of soccer and commentating in one of the best leagues in the world.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 166, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• DOJ busts FOX for allegedly paying bribes to win World Cup TV rights
• We share our favorite soccer documentaries of all time
• Liga MX debuts FIFA 20 league matches live on TV
• Which was better? MLS 1.0 or MLS 3.0
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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The Heart of The Game is a brand-new weekly podcast featuring interviews with the studio talent, commentators, players and coaches that bring us the beautiful game.
Hosted by Nate Abaurrea, the latest episode features an interview with co-commentator Taylor Twellman. During the interview, Ian discusses:
• How he got his start as a co-commentator for ESPN,
• His opinion about the state of the US Soccer Federation,
• Why there haven’t been any changes in US Soccer,
• His memories of the ‘What are we doing’ rant,
• If he’s considered getting involved in the governance of the game,
• His outlook on Euro 2020/2021,
• His love of baseball and soccer, and more.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 165, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Will DAZN be the first domino to fall?
• Premier League and Bundesliga firming up a master plan
• Our favorite programs we’ve watched from the past week
• Sunderland Til I Die returns to Netflix, season 2
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 164, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• A FOX analyst says goodbye to the broadcaster
• The English Game comes to Netflix just in time
• How much of an appetite is there for classic matches on demand
• A new season of a hit soccer documentary is coming to Netflix
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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The Heart of The Game is a brand-new weekly podcast featuring interviews with the studio talent, commentators, players and coaches that bring us the beautiful game.
Hosted by Nate Abaurrea, the latest episode features an interview with soccer analyst, presenter and co-commentator Ian Joy. During the interview, Ian discusses:
• Opening himself up into new cultures through soccer
• Which commentator at FOX Sports deserves a bigger chance
• What FC St Pauli means to him
• What drives him to strive to be the best that he can
• How he got into sports broadcasting,
• and the influence his father had on him.
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The Heart of The Game is a brand-new weekly podcast featuring interviews with the studio talent, commentators, players and coaches that bring us the beautiful game.
Hosted by Nate Abaurrea, the latest episode features an interview with bilingual soccer commentator Nico Cantor. During the interview, Nico discusses:
• what it is about the Argentine accent that adds so much flavor to commentaries,
• why accents are so important for soccer commentaries in Spanish-language,
• if he feels more pressure because his father is a broadcasting legend,
• why Argentina is synonymous with classic football commentaries,
• the story of Arlo White and Leonardo Ulloa and the importance of proper pronunciations.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 163, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Which soccer networks are showing what
• CBS dives into Liga MX
• How FIFA 20, Football Manager and Subbuteo are helping soccer fans cope
• Winners and losers of coronavirus suspending soccer leagues
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 162, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Soccer watching behind closed doors
• The Premier League breaks a US TV record
• A major soccer competition goes Pay-Per-View
• How the Coronavirus could change soccer as we know it
• Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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The Heart of The Game is a brand-new weekly podcast featuring interviews with the studio talent, commentators, players and coaches that bring us the beautiful game.
Hosted by Nate Abaurrea, the latest episode features an interview with legendary commentator Peter Drury. During the interview, Peter discusses:
• Why he’s not on social media,
• Who his greatest influences were,
• How he’s able to say the perfect words for the perfect goals,
• His love for soccer and whether he views himself as a modern or old-school commentator,
• And more.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 161, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
This week, we cover MLS TV ratings from the opening weekend, el Clásico TV ratings rebound, our thoughts about el Clásico TV coverage, a preview of TUDN Zona Futbol and more. Plus we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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The Heart of The Game is a brand-new weekly podcast featuring interviews with the studio talent, commentators, players and coaches that bring us the beautiful game.
Hosted by Nate Abaurrea, the latest episode features an interview with co-commentator and studio analyst Danny Higginbotham. During the interview, Danny shares:
• Which commentator was his biggest mentor in the transition from pro footballer to co-commentator,
• Why the job as a co-commentator is harder than a lead announcer,
• How he tries to be fair and unbiased in his co-commentary and analysis,
• How he sees the game of soccer differently now through the eyes of a co-commentator, and
• The influence that Sir Alex Ferguson had on his life.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 160, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• An interview with ESPN’s top soccer producers
• A look ahead to this season’s MLS coverage
• Our favorite matches of the week
• Big hint about Euro 2020 coverage plans
• Plus we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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The Heart of The Game is a brand-new weekly podcast featuring interviews with the studio talent, commentators, players and coaches that bring us the beautiful game.
Hosted by Nate Abaurrea, the latest episode features an interview with commentator Derek Rae. During the interview, Derek shares:
• The meaning of football romanticism,
• The lengths he takes to immerse himself in a local culture,
• Memories of calling the recent Women’s World Cup tournament,
• Where his love for Germany and the Bundesliga comes from, and
• The importance of soccer culture.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 159, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Which leagues have commentators on site and in the studio
• Sports broadcaster drops hint about MLS TV rights deal
• MUTV finds its way back to US TV
• Our favorite games of the week
• Plus we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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The Heart of The Game is a brand-new weekly podcast featuring interviews with the studio talent, commentators, players and coaches that bring us the beautiful game.
Hosted by Nate Abaurrea, the debut episode covers a range of topics including:
• Christian’s memories of working at Fox Soccer Channel and FOX Sports World,
• How streaming has changed the coverage of soccer,
• Announcing games in a stadium compared to calling games from a studio, and
• What it’s like being the LA Galaxy play-by-play announcer.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 158, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Our thoughts on the Premier League’s new streaming strategy
• FOX Sports goes to the dogs
• LaLiga spring a surprise with their TV ratings
• Bundesliga can’t get out of first gear in the US
• Plus we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 157, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• CBS lands NWSL TV and streaming rights
• What the Court for Arbitration in Sport (CAS) ruling about promotion/relegation means for US soccer
• Premier League viewing numbers increase but quality drops
• Plus we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 156, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• USA’s Olympic pursuits finally find a home,
• Villa supporters come out of the woodwork,
• NBC and Sky find new ways to work together,
• Good news for Samsung smart TV owners,
• Plus we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 155, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• How Chicharito will impact MLS TV ratings,
• All of the details about the Premier League on Peacock,
• ICC demands more in order to stay relevant,
• Latest news about Portuguese TV rights,
• Plus we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 154, Christopher Harris and guest co-host Chris Wittyngham cover a range of topics including:
• ESPN+ gobbles up more soccer rights
• Why Chicharito could be the best medicine for MLS TV ratings
• Sports broadcaster drops a major hint about Copa America rights
• CBS keeps expanding their portfolio of sports rights
• Find out which game was the most-watched of the European club season so far
• Learn more about how to watch Liga MX games in English
• Plus we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 153, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Our thoughts on the FA Cup 3rd Round viewing experience
• Another presenter leaves beIN SPORTS
• How fubo’s changes will impact soccer fans
• Sling makes it more difficult for fans to watch LaLiga
• Plus we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 152, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• We have an interview with John Nicholson about his explosive new book,
• beIN SPORTS gets added to over-the-air channels,
• MLS reveals its TV schedule plans for 2020,
• VAR sucks the life out of the Premier League,
• Plus we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 150, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• How to solve the 5 month offseason break in Major League Soccer,
• Why the Bundesliga’s elitist attitude hurts German soccer in America,
• Could CBS spring a huge surprise for coverage of the UEFA Champions League?
• The Nigel Reo Coker and Jay DeMerit show,
• Plus we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 149, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Amazon makes their Premier League debut in the UK,
• ABC to broadcast 5 games from next summer’s Euro 2020,
• Impressions from Liga MX playoffs thus far,
• Competition among low-cost streaming services gets greater,
• NWSL setting the foundation for some smart media moves,
• Plus we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 148, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• All of the details about the Champions League on CBS,
• We analyze what the MLS Cup Final ratings mean for Major League Soccer & ABC,
• What CBS acquiring Champions League rights means for soccer in the USA,
• Where the Bundesliga goes from here,
• Plus we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 147, Christopher Harris and guest co-host Mark Donaldson cover a range of topics including:
• Turner announces big changes for B/R Live,
• Why the Bundesliga is disappointed with FOX Sports,
• The latest update on the Champions League rights,
• Plus we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 146, Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• ESPN scores their most-watched MLS playoff game since 2014,
• PlayStation Vue bites the dust,
• Our thoughts on the NBC Premier League Fan Fest,
• Could the Bundesliga benefit from Disney+
• Plus we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 145, Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• We rank which broadcasters are most likely to acquire the next round of rights to the Champions League,
• We share the inside scoop of what UEFA is saying about Turner Sports,
• We take a look at the MLS viewing numbers from the playoffs,
• And we look ahead to a potential new TV deal for NWSL
• Plus we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 144, Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Details about the next round of bidding for the Champions League,
• DC United says sayonara to FloSports,
• Our thoughts on ESPN’s coverage of the USA’s collapse in Canada,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 143, Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• What the ESPN+ Bundesliga deal means for soccer viewers
• NBC takes an enormous leap forward in the soccer wars
• How the Bundesliga went after the money instead of what is best for soccer fans
• MLS sink to new lows with their TV ratings
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 142, Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• B/R Live adds another new club TV channel,
• NBC announces new details about its new streaming service,
• Has Christian Pulisic been a dud in the Premier League,
• DAZN signs a deal with a major TV provider,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 141, Christopher Harris covers a range of topics including:
• LaLiga signs a deal with Sling TV to provide exclusive content,
• Liverpool FC TV is the latest addition to B/R Live,
• fuboTV integrates TUDNxtra into its streaming platform for more UEFA coverage,
• The Gaffer gets a rude awakening in Great Britain when trying to watch the Champions League,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 140, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Tottenham Hotspur launches on US TV,
• How TV ratings for USA-Mexico compared between FS1 & Univision,
• fuboTV launches their own TV channel,
• Why it should be easier to watch the Champions League in bars this season,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 139, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• FOX Sports censors their MLS coverage,
• LaLiga launches a weekly video series,
• FOX goes hot and cold on the Bundesliga,
• FIFA picks up the global rights to a major tournament,
• Favorite games of the week,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 138, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• The rising interest in Second Division leagues,
• News about MLS Cup Final returning to ABC,
• Our thoughts about Bury FC’s demise,
• Favorite games of the week,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 137, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• The impact of Christian Pulisic on NBCSN’s viewing figures,
• An interview with Juan Carlos Rodriguez, President of Sports at Univision Communications, to learn about Chivas TV, Spanish-language Bundesliga TV rights and more,
• Hope Solo makes her debut at beIN SPORTS,
• First impressions of the new Bundesliga & LaLiga seasons,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 136, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• LaLiga drops a bombshell by deciding to stay with beIN SPORTS for 4 years,
• NBC goes overboard with their Christian Pulisic lovefest,
• Kay Murray moonlights for a potential new broadcaster,
• We have the scoop on Steve Nash’s future on B/R Football,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 135, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• An exclusive interview with the lead NBC Sports producer to preview this season’s coverage of the Premier League,
• We discuss the major streaming announcement deal that happened this week that could change the way you watch sports and entertainment,
• Plus we bring you up-to-speed on everything you need to know ahead of this weekend’s opening of the Premier League season,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 134, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• ESPN+ on the verge of gobbling up rights to another European soccer league,
• News about a streaming service possibly getting a cellphone service,
• Christian Pulisic documentary heads to TV this weekend,
• Ligue 1 is having a laugh,
• DIRECTV NOW says au revoir,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 133, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• How the US soccer market has become oversaturated this summer,
• Our thoughts on the first week of the Leagues Cup,
• How the International Champions Cup is doing in the TV ratings,
• Our favorite games of the past week,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 132, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• How much of an impact the Women’s World Cup on FOX had on MLS & NWSL TV ratings,
• Man City launches their own OTT streaming service,
• NBC delivers another hammer blow to fans of Premier League clubs,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 131, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Whether the US women winning the World Cup will change anything with the NWSL, Equal Pay and TV rights,
• Soccer on US TV breaks a new record,
• NBC drops a bombshell with their changes to NBC Sports Gold,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 130, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Winners and losers from Summer of Soccer,
• How the Women’s World Cup TV ratings compare to 4 years ago,
• beIN SPORTS returns to PlayStation Vue,
• Which Premier League club will have all of their friendlies on B/R Live,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 129, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• How VAR is changing the way we enjoy soccer games,
• Which legendary soccer presenter is retiring,
• What the Women’s World Cup TV ratings are looking like so far,
• Our thoughts on the Gold Cup action,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 128, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Why is FOX’s coverage of the Women’s World Cup so good when their coverage of the men’s World Cup is so poor?
• Our opinions about the latest controversies about VAR,
• The highs and lows of the Women’s World Cup coverage,
• Thoughts on Copa America coverage from Telemundo vs. ESPN+,
• Who’s watching the Gold Cup,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 127, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• The trials and tribulations of TNT’s Champions League experiment,
• An interview with Caitlin Murray about her new USWNT book,
• How well the Champions League Final did in the TV ratings,
• The impact of the US Men’s National Team on this summer’s Gold Cup,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 126, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• News about this weekend’s Champions League Final coverage,
• How you can watch the Women’s World Cup in 4K,
• Our reaction to the news about MLS and Liga MX joining forces,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 125, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Our thoughts about the final day coverage of the Bundesliga,
• Who’s leaving beIN SPORTS for new job opportunities,
• Which club has a new behind-the-scenes documentary that’s heading to Amazon Prime,
• Which TV network LaLiga and Bundesliga needs to move to next year,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 124, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• NBC’s Premier League coverage breaks a new record,
• Univision and TNT break records too – this time for the Champions League,
• MLS makes an interesting deal to appeal to cord cutters,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 123, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• An interview with NBC’s Executive Producer about their Premier League coverage,
• Univision announces a name change and strategic partnership with Televisa,
• TV winners and losers from Liverpool & Tottenham’s Champions League miracle comebacks,
• Opinions about ESPN+’s US Open Cup coverage,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 122, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• How Turner Sports have turned around their Champions League coverage,
• HBO announces a new soccer documentary,
• MLS TV ratings hit another low on FS1,
• Who will get the next rights to the Scottish Premiership,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 121, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• NBC’s coverage of the Manchester Derby,
• Relevent suing the US Soccer Federation,
• NWSL’s growing pains when it comes to streaming,
• News about the Man United treble documentary,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 120, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• An incredible week in the Champions League,
• NBC ramps up its Premier League coverage,
• What’s wrong with soccer fans in New York City,
• Opinions about FOX’s talent for this summer’s Gold Cup,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 119, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Soccer fans speak out about how to grow the game in US,
• How FOX presents the Bundesliga differently than MLS,
• Concerns about ESPN+ in more ways than one,
• US Open Cup signs a major new deal with ESPN,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 118, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Our opinions about the Premier League Fan Fest in Boston,
• Why interest in soccer is growing in the United States but not in MLS,
• FCC delivers blow to beIN’s chances of returning to Comcast,
• DIRECTV gets egg on its face,
• Bundesliga finally gets some love from FOX,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 117, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• How Apple’s TV app announcement will impact soccer viewing,
• What the future looks like for Univision channels on DISH and Sling TV,
• DAZN makes some major changes this week,
• MLS TV ratings nosedive once again,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 116, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• ESPN+ go Copa crazy, and what that means for their competitors,
• Chris & Kartik’s excellent adventure at the FIFA press conference,
• A US broadcaster picks up the rights to the International Champions Cup,
• Our favorite games of the week,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 115, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• NBC delivers 2nd most-watched game in Premier League history,
• How a new soccer streaming service is giving MLS a bad look,
• Reaction to US Women’s lawsuit against USSF,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 114, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• How the MLS TV ratings did on their opening weekend of the new season,
• Fubo and Sling face serious competition from a low-cost streaming service,
• Whether TNT is making any progress with Champions League coverage,
• Our thoughts on Sky Sports News coverage on NBCSN,
• Insight about watching soccer in the United States from around the world,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 113, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Whether US Soccer is trying to undermine CONCACAF again,
• The details on the Women’s World Cup TV schedule,
• What the heck is going on with FOX and the Bundesliga,
• Sky Sports News is back on US television,
• Whether NBC Sports is becoming complacent with their EPL coverage,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 112, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Our thoughts on TNT’s Champions League coverage,
• Whether the days of the Gold Cup as a tournament are numbered,
• Which US soccer commentator has joined the Bundesliga world feed,
• The Champions League gets CONCACAF’d by Yahoo Sports,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 111, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Our “No holds back” analysis of Turner’s Champions League coverage,
• How soon it’ll be before you can subscribe directly to your favorite soccer league,
• Which new sports league had more viewers on their opening day than MLS has had in 23 yrs,
• The Premier League heads to the United States to sign their next CEO,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 110, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• Our thoughts on the partnership between Sky Sports and NBC,
• 360-degree replays coming to the Premier League,
• Good news for Apple TV owners who are fuboTV subscribers,
• How the ratings for the US Men’s Team friendly did,
• Our interview with producer Travis Rettke about TNT’s Champions League coverage,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 109, Christopher Harris and special guest co-host Juan Arango cover a range of topics including:
• Sky Sports News returning to US TV,
• Liverpool seals a deal with Sports Illustrated,
• FloSports clinches deal to broadcast the CONCACAF Nations League,
• Telemundo announces Copa America TV coverage plans,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 108, Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• A broadcaster finally acquires the US rights to the Asian Cup,
• The Copa Libertadores returns to US airwaves with a new rightsholder,
• More updates on the rights to the International Champions Cup,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 107, Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• NBC plans on launching a new streaming service next year,
• Latest details on the rights to the International Champions Cup,
• beIN SPORTS comes out strong against illegal piracy,
• ESPN+ and GolTV pick up more soccer rights,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 106, Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• More games, more coverage and no malware with soccer behind paywalls,
• What we thought of ESPN Plus’s debut FA Cup 3rd Round coverage,
• Our thoughts on DC United signing with a streaming provider,
• Ligue 1 plans to invade America,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 105, Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• How NBC Sports Gold is hurting the Premier League growth,
• Winners and losers of Christian Pulisic move to Chelsea,
• Which soccer leagues are the most entertaining right now,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 104, Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• FA Cup is coming to Twitter,
• Our favorite games of the week,
• Where does FOX’s talent go if the Bundesliga leaves FOX Sports?
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 103, Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• How US soccer is still reeling from not qualifying for the World Cup,
• We share our thoughts on the new Sunderland documentary from Netflix,
• ESPN+ goes FA Cup-tastic,
• MLS unveils their changes to their playoff structure,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 102, Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• AA huge weekend of soccer viewing in the US with 5 games averaging more than 1 million viewers,
• Jon Champion bids farewell to the Premier League,
• Our thoughts on the MLS Cup final and the TV rating,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is a weekly podcast about watching soccer on TV, online and apps.
In the NEW episode, number 101, Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including:
• An interview with Univision to discuss their Champions League & Liga MX coverage,
• FOX prepares to dumb down their coverage of soccer with Saturday’s MLS Cup final,
• Telemundo picks up the rights to Sunday’s River-Boca game,
• And we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 76, Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including: • A reminder to FOX Sports that this World Cup is bigger than the US Men’s National Team, • News about Amazon acquiring Premier League streaming rights in the UK, • More NWSL games coming to ESPN, • How much of a MLS focus you can expect from FOX in the World Cup, • And of course we have feedback and questions from you in the Listener Mailbag section.
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 75, Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including: • News about FOX Sports acquiring the English- and Spanish-language TV rights to several Liga MX clubs, • Which European league sold their TV rights for 1.3 billion dollars, • Big TV ratings news about the UEFA Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, • And of course we have feedback and questions from you in the Listener Mailbag section. Listen to the show
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 74, Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including: • an exclusive interview with Mario Melchiot about the new soccer documentary from FOX Sports called PHENOMS, • how FOX is spinning the news that most of their commentators will be calling games off a monitor in Los Angeles, • news about this weekend’s coverage of the UEFA Champions League Final, as well as which game last weekend was the most-watched final ever on
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 73, Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer covers a range of topics including: • The end of an era at FOX Sports where they say goodbye to the Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup, • Who Turner Sports has hired as their new soccer presenter, • The latest news on Disney/ESPN’s potential acquisition of FOX Sports, • Who BBC and ITV have hired to announce this summer’s World Cup for UK TV, • Liga MX scores huge TV ratings once again,
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 72, Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer covers a range of topics including: • What the implications are for soccer fans if Comcast (who owns NBC Sports) acquires FOX Sports and Sky Sports, • Which streaming provider the former president of ESPN has joined, • Coverage news about the English Football League playoffs on ESPN+, • Huge viewing numbers for el Clásico on beIN SPORTS, • And of course we have feedback and questions from you in the Listener Mailbag section. Listen
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 71, Christopher Harris covers a range of topics including: • An exclusive interview with Telemundo commentators about their preparations for this summer’s World Cup, • We discuss which sports TV network has lost more than 600,000 subscribers in the last year, • Who Martin Tyler will be commentating the World Cup for this summer, • And of course we have feedback and questions from you in the Listener Mailbag section. Listen to the show via the player above or via
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 70, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • How FOX has screwed up the World Cup before a ball is kicked, • Our first impressions of ESPN+, • What percentage of TV soccer viewing in the US goes to MLS, • Big news for Scottish Premiership fans • As well as some eye-opening TV viewing numbers. • And of course we have feedback and questions from you in the Listener Mailbag section. Listen to the show
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 69, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • An exclusive interview with Charlie Stillitano about the International Champions Cup and the chances of a European Super League, • Commentator Peter Drury shares his insight regarding his famous Roma-Barca call, • The latest details about VAR making its World Cup debut this summer, • News about LaLiga TV launching in the United States, • The launch of another new soccer streaming service, • Our thoughts on NBC’s
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 68, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • The impact of ESPN+, Facebook Live and NBC Sports Gold is having on soccer viewing in the United States, • Our analysis of the last 7-days of scintillating soccer coverage, • The departure of one of the great daily soccer news and highlight shows from television, • How commentator Peter Drury summed up the spirit of the Beautiful Game this week, • Which network broke a historic US
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 67, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • ESPN and Turner Sports announce launch dates for their new sports streaming services, • Our thoughts about the latest Champions League and Premier League games and NBC and FOX’s coverage of it, • Whether Zlatan can resuscitate MLS TV ratings, • The incredulity of FOX Sports putting Liverpool-Manchester City on FS2, • And of course we have feedback and questions from you in the Listener Mailbag section. Listen
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 66, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • How FOX Sports is pulling the wool over the eyes of the sports industry with how they’re spinning that the USMNT is not in it, • A discussion of how FOX Sports should cover the negative news out of Russia, • We disclose which network beIN SPORTS has filed a complaint against, • Why Liverpool and Man City fans better start making alternate viewing plans for the
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 65, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • An interview with the voice of US Soccer Andrés Cantor, • Our thoughts about the West Ham United debacle, • What Man United’s Champions League exit means for FOX Sports, • More news about Turner Sports broadcasting the Champions League, • And of course we have feedback and questions from you in the Listener Mailbag section. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 64, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • News and discussion about Telemundo and FOX’s World Cup coverage plans, • How MLS did in the TV ratings for the opening weekend of the 2018 season, • What changes are happening in Serie A in 2018, • What eyeopening remarks LaLiga said about the next TV rights package, • And of course we have feedback and questions from you in the Listener Mailbag section. Listen to the
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 63, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • How the Champions League kickoff times will be changing next season, • More details about the proposed Premier League winter break, • FOX dumps World Cup from their popular streaming service, • Which European soccer leagues are now available through new streaming services in the US, • And of course we have feedback and questions from you in the Listener Mailbag section. Listen to the show via the
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 62, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • Our thoughts on FOX’s World Cup TV schedule, • Why German soccer fans hate Mondays, • How Turner Sports is trying to hire a basketball star for their Champions League coverage, • Latest news about new soccer documentaries coming our way, • Kartik reviews the new Juventus documentary from Netflix, • And of course we have feedback and questions from you in the Listener Mailbag section. Listen to the
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 61, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • Our analysis of the Premier League selling the UK TV rights for six billion dollars, • Our thoughts on FOX’s Champions League coverage, • The impact that the Winter Olympics is having on Premier League viewing numbers in the US, • The League Cup final moves to ESPN, • And of course we have feedback and questions from you in the Listener Mailbag section. Listen to the show
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 60, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • History being made with the race for the USSF Presidency, • VAR strikes again in Europe, • ESPN announce a few more details about ESPN Plus, • Univision and FOX announce new World Cup shows, • The latest developments about the UK Premier League TV deal, • And of course we have feedback and questions from you in the Listener Mailbag section. Listen to the show via the player
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 59, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • A discussion about why the Miami MLS expansion team will have big implications for the future of the league, • Which MLS club has signed a deal with YouTube TV, • More details about the new ESPN Plus streaming service, • Our thoughts about the trials and tribulations of VAR from the last week, • And of course we have feedback and questions from you in the Listener
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 58, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • An interview with NBC Sports analyst Lee Dixon about the wonderful new documentary entitled 89 that’s now available in the United States through Amazon, • News about Rebecca Lowe’s temporary replacement at NBC while she’s in Korea, • Facebook is making big moves to try to acquire soccer rights and much more. • A tribute to legendary soccer commentator (and player and manager) Jimmy Armfield, • And of
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 57, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • A discussion with guest Walter Franco about the impact that Landon Donovan will have on Liga MX TV ratings and growth in the United States, • Whether VAR is sucking the atmosphere out of games with the delays on calls, • News about MLS’s TV rights deal with Sky Sports in England, • A debate on whether the Liverpool-Manchester City game was the best Premier League game
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 56, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • An exclusive interview with Kyle Martino where he shares his views on Jonathan Gonzalez electing to play for Mexico instead of the United States and what that means for US Soccer, • Martino dives deeper into why the USSF chose Red Bull Arena for the lucrative US-Costa Rica World Cup qualifier, • As well as his thoughts on the conflict of interest between USSF, SUM and
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 55, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • A discussion about what we love (and hate) to see in soccer TV broadcasts, • Exciting news for Arsenal and Chelsea fans, • Our opinions about the Festive Fixtures on NBC Sports, • Good news for Univision Deportes and Telemundo Deportes, • Plus feedback and questions from you in the Listener Mailbag section. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. Send in your
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 54, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • A discussion about whether MLS TV ratings can improve without promotion/relegation, • News on how FOX Sports is planning to promote the 2018 FIFA World Cup, • Our opinions about the MLS Cup final TV coverage, • Big news from NBC Sports regarding more Premier League coverage, • Plus feedback and questions from you in the Listener Mailbag section. Listen to the show via the player
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 53, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • An exclusive interview with ESPN soccer producer Amy Rosenfeld to discuss the network’s coverage of the 2017 MLS Cup final, as well as their coverage of the UEFA Nations League and the possibility of a USSF Presidential debate, • Exciting news for this weekend’s coverage of the Premier League, • How one major network may be losing their regional channels that broadcast a lot of
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 52, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • An exclusive candid interview with Rocco Commisso, the New York Cosmos chairman and owner, about the NASL antitrust case against the US Soccer Federation, as well as the tangled web of MLS/SUM/USSF TV rights, • Our thoughts on FOX Sports’ coverage of the FIFA World Cup Draw, • News about a new timeslot that’s being proposed for Premier League games and how that’ll impact viewers
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 51, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • An exclusive and frank interview with Alexi Lalas where he discusses the state of US Soccer as well as FOX Sports’ soccer coverage and how he views his role as an analyst, • Our analysis of the Bruce Arena appearance on FOX Sports, • Details about the FIFA Club World Cup coming to US airwaves, • What we know so far about ESPN’s exclusive streaming
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 50, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • Which foreign clubs are the ones that market themselves the best in the US • News about the latest version of the famed Football Manager computer game • Kyle Martino steps down from NBC to run in the USSF Presidency election, • Which Premier League club Amazon will be filming a behind-the-scenes documentary about, • Plus feedback and questions from you in the Listener Mailbag
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 49, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • Why the Columbus Crew controversy could be the best thing that happened to MLS, • News about the River Plate-Boca Juniors game being streamed in the US, • Details about YouTube TV being added to new streaming devices, • How the Bundesliga is leading the way with new audio technology, • Plus feedback and questions from you in the Listener Mailbag section. Listen to the
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 48, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • What the outcome will be for soccer TV ratings in the US based on the USA’s exit from the World Cup, • News about Liga MX TV rights in the United States, • Bad news for the Big 6 in the Premier League in regards to revenue from international TV rights • Plus feedback and questions from you in the Listener Mailbag section. Listen to the show
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 47, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • How FOX Sports reported on one of the biggest weeks in US Soccer history, • Our experiences with YouTube TV and whether it’s a winner for soccer fans, • Latest TV rights news for Serie A and LaLiga, as well as • Our thoughts on Facebook Live’s latest coverage of the UEFA Champions League. • Plus feedback and questions from you in the Listener Mailbag section. Listen to
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 46, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • Dissecting one of the darkest days in US Soccer history, • How the World Cup crash may impact FOX Sports, • We reveal which legendary commentator has joined NBC Sports to boost their Premier League coverage, • What FOX Sports has in store for the penultimate day of the MLS season and much more. • Feedback and questions from you in the Listener Mailbag section. Listen to
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 45, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • Why this Premier League season is sucking the enjoyment out of watching good soccer, • News about the USA’s final two World Cup qualifiers on US TV, • More details about FOX’s plans for next summer’s World Cup, as well as • A big boost in TV ratings for the Bundesliga on US TV, as well as • Feedback and questions from you in the Listener Mailbag
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 44, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • FOX’s coverage plans for World Cup 2018, • Whether NBC Sports Gold can bounce back after last weekend’s major outage, • Our verdicts about Facebook Live’s soccer coverage, • How the major soccer networks came together for Unidos Por Los Nuestros, • Feedback and questions from you in the Listener Mailbag section. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. Send in your questions,
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 43, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • A debate on whether soccer is a niche sport or not in the United States, • The end of an era at FOX Soccer after their top two executives leave the company, • We discuss which European league wants to play regular season games in the United States, • News about how the Championship secured a big TV deal in the UK, plus • Feedback and questions from
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 42, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • US sports networks are too soft on the US Men’s National Team, • What the UEFA Champions League TV schedule reveals about FOX, • Opinions about the job that beIN SPORTS and ESPN did in analyzing the two recent results by the US team and • Feedback and questions from you in the Listener Mailbag section. Listen to the show via the player above or via this
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 41, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • What the future of soccer looks like on streaming in the US, • Revealing soccer TV ratings from last weekend, • News about more soccer coverage coming to ESPN3 and • Promising news at last about NBC’s Premier League Pass. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@wsoccertalk) or Facebook.
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 40, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • The discussion about the competition for viewers that MLS faces, • Strong viewing numbers for the Premier League on NBC so far this season, • Feedback on Turner’s plans for the Champions League, as well as • Univision making inroads on LaLiga in the United States. • And much more. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. Send in your questions, comments and
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. On a special bonus episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, we feature an interview with beIN SPORTS’ Director of Programming Rafael Torres. Among the items discussed are: • A look ahead to the World Cup qualifiers in September featuring Honduras-USA on beIN SPORTS as well as CONMEBOL qualifiers, • A brand-new show on beIN SPORTS en Espanol called el Club, • Whether beIN SPORTS is interested in the rights to the Eredivisie, • Plus other programming highlights to look forward
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In this special bonus episode, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • The breaking news about Turner Sports’ plans for the UEFA Champions League and Europa League, • How the industry is moving to a different model for consumers wanting to watch soccer fans, • Why the news mirrors NBC’s recent announcement about the Premier League, • And much more. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. Send in your questions, comments and feedback via
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 39, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • Our opinions about NBC’s opening weekend of Premier League coverage, • Our thoughts on Premier League Pass, • How much of an impact the Championship can have on ESPN3, • Kartik’s insight regarding VAR after meeting with Howard Webb, • Plus news about ESPN launching a new paid streaming product. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. Send in your questions, comments and
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. Here’s a bonus World Soccer Talk Podcast episode featuring interviews with Herculez Gomez, Sebastian Salazar and Steve Palese from ESPN FC. They tackle a range of topics including their opinions about sharing constructive criticism of US soccer, how they got into broadcasting, as well as what it’s like to work on the set of ESPN FC. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@wsoccertalk)
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 38, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • Exclusive interviews with Jon Champion and Taylor Twellman, • All of the details about the Championship and EFL Cup rights switching to ESPN, • Details about beIN SPORTS picking up new rights to a European soccer league, • DISH sues Univision over Facebook Live streaming of soccer, • Plus questions and feedback from you, the listeners. Listen to the show via the player above or via this
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 37, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • The impact that the International Champions Cup and a four billion dollar TV deal offer are having on MLS, • News about as a new fantasy game from the Premier League, • Feedback on USA’s Gold Cup win and FOX/Univision’s TV coverage, • Plus big news for fans of Scottish soccer. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. Send in your questions,
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 36, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • America’s love-hate relationship with summer friendlies, whether they’re good for soccer in the US and how meaningful the matches are or not, • Discussion of FOX Sports’ coverage of the Gold Cup, • News about ESPN’s commentators for the International Champions Cup, • The latest word on the TV ratings for soccer games on United States TV • Plus questions from YOU, the listeners and much more. Listen
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 35, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • A solution to improve the TV viewing experience for soccer fans tuning into the Gold Cup, • Discussion of FOX Sports’ coverage of the Gold Cup, • Details about NBC’s opening weeks of the mew Premier League schedule, • News about NBC working with one of the top teams in Liga MX • Plus questions from YOU, the listeners and much more. Listen to the show via the
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 34, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • Our thoughts on how FOX Sports can improve its World Cup coverage given that we now know what their blueprint is, • Discussion of FOX’s coverage of the FIFA Confederations Cup final, • Details on how you can enter to win tickets to el Clasico Miami between Real Madrid and Barcelona, • Plus questions from YOU, the listeners and much more. Listen to the show via the
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 33, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • NBC’s big change to next season’s Premier League coverage, • Which massive soccer competition is going to be debut games on Facebook Live, • Our latest analysis of the Confederations Cup TV coverage, • News about the Gold Cup TV schedule, and more. • Plus questions from YOU, the listeners and much more. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. Send in your
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 32, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • Pros and cons of the video assistant referee system, • Our thoughts on the TV coverage of the Confederations Cup thus far, • Our memories of a man who was a pioneer in US Soccer who died this week. • Plus questions from YOU, the listeners and much more. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. Send in your questions, comments and
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 31, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • Telemundo’s plans for their coverage of the 2017 Confederations Cup, • Our opinions about the coverage of the US-Mexico game, • How the Premier League could change the weekend kickoff times, • Plus questions from YOU, the listeners and much more. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter (@wsoccertalk) or
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 30, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • Who will be FOX’s lead commentary team for World Cup 2018, • Latest news from FOX and Telemundo about their Confederations Cup coverage • Analysis of the UEFA Champions League TV coverage in the USA, • Our thoughts on what impact the MLS Miami team can have on the league and TV ratings, • Plus questions from YOU, the listeners and much more. Listen to the show via
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 29, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • Revelations about how FOX and Telemundo got the 2026 World Cup rights, • Preview of this weekend’s Champions League coverage from FOX, • Which streaming service is offering a free Amazon Fire TV stick for signing up, • What MLS can learn from Liga MX, • Plus questions from YOU, the listeners and much more. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. Send
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 28, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • More examples of how Liga MX is dominating soccer on US TV, • News about FOX’s plans for the Confederations Cup, • How NBC Sports can improve its Premier League coverage next season, • Plus questions from YOU, the listeners and much more. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. Send in your questions, comments and feedback via e-mail web@worldsoccertalk.com, via Twitter
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 27, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • Soccer games to look forward to on TV and streaming this summer, • FOX and the NBC go ‘all in’ on Bundesliga and Premier League coverage this weekend, • Univision announces UEFA Champions League coverage details, • The latest soccer TV ratings, • Plus questions from YOU, the listeners and much more. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. Send in your
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 26, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • What’s wrong with MLS’ strategy to improve TV ratings, • News about FOX’s first hire for the Confederations Cup • Sad news from beIN SPORTS, • How the Bundesliga will finish the final two gamedays on US television, • Plus questions from YOU, the listeners and much more. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. Send in your questions, comments and feedback
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 25, special guest Mark Donaldson (ESPN) and Christopher Harris cover a range of topics including: • How illegal streaming of soccer games could be a downward spiral for the sport, • Huge news for fans of clubs in the Championship, League One and League Two, • What soccer fans need to know about the new Hulu Live TV product, • The latest TV ratings from the Premier League, Liga MX and other soccer leagues on US TV, • Plus questions
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast from Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 24, we cover a range of topics including: • Insight into USL Productions and how the league is leading the way in soccer production, • Opinions about beIN SPORTS’ coverage of el Clásico between Barcelona and Real Madrid, • Important news regarding FA Cup TV rights in the USA, • The latest TV ratings from the Premier League, Liga MX and other soccer leagues on US TV, • Plus questions from YOU, the listeners
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast from Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 23, we cover a range of topics including: • Our opinions about which will be the most popular European soccer league on US TV in the next decade, • Analysis of NBC’s trip to England and FOX’s coverage of MLS and Champions League, • Important news for cord cutters who want NBC, • The latest TV ratings from NWSL, MLS, Man United-Chelsea and other soccer games on US TV, • Plus questions from YOU, the
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast from Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 22, we cover a range of topics including: • An exclusive interview with Robbie Mustoe from NBC Sports, • A preview of what to expect during NBC Sports’ journey to England this weekend, • News about how Twitter wants to disrupt online streaming of soccer and other sports, • The latest TV ratings from Die Klassiker and other soccer games on US TV, • Plus questions from YOU, the listeners and much more. Listen to
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast from Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 21, we cover a range of topics including: • Why MLS is losing the TV ratings war and how the league can fix it, • Which Premier League club’s TV channel is now available in the United States, • Important news for AT&T U-Verse customers, • What we can expect to see from the Bundesliga and Premier League soon on their road trips, • Plus questions from YOU, the listeners and much more. Listen to
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast from Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 20, we cover a range of topics including: • Why the Bundesliga won’t grow in popularity in the USA • The comedy of errors from FOX Sports and US Soccer in their coverage of the World Cup qualifiers, • Our analysis of the TV coverage of the USA games on beIN SPORTS and FS1, • Atlanta United makes a big announcement for their broadcast team, • Plus questions from YOU, the listeners and much more.
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast from Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 19, we cover a range of topics including: • Whether FOX Sports is losing the European soccer audience now that their UEFA Champions League rights are going away? • News about Turner Sports’ latest soccer rights acquisition, • What the latest news is about NGSN, • Which league is giving the Premier League a lot of serious competition when it comes to TV ratings, • Plus questions from YOU, the listeners and much more. Listen
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast from Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 18, we cover a range of topics including: • The latest news about who is acquiring which European soccer TV rights in the USA, • Reports of what we discovered at the Sportel America convention in Miami, • How MLS TV ratings faired during a weekend when there was no Liga MX matches, • How one US broadcaster’s coverage is getting better now that they’ve lost a major rights deal, • Plus questions from YOU,
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast from Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 17, we cover a range of topics including: • How FOX Sports stooped to a new low in its soccer coverage this week, • News about a MultiView feature on PlayStation Vue, • Why Premier League TV numbers are plateauing in the United States, • Plus questions from YOU, the listeners and much more. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. Send in your questions, comments and feedback to
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast from Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 16, we cover a range of topics including: • What soccer fans can expect to see from Turner Sports’ UEFA Champions League coverage, • News about YouTube TV and whether it’ll be a good fit for soccer fans, • Looking ahead to the start to the 2017 MLS season and what the level of interest is, • Plus questions from YOU, the listeners and much more. Listen to the show via the player above
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast from Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 15, we cover a range of topics including: • Latest news about what TV networks are bidding on the UEFA Champions League TV rights in the USA, • Which soccer network used a green screen to fake their commentators being at the stadium, • A discussion on which soccer-related networks are the most accessible on US television, • Our opinions about Univision’s Facebook Live broadcast of the Liga MX Super Clasico, • Plus questions from
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast from Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 14, we are joined by special guest Jonathan Tannenwald of The Philadelphia Inquirer. We cover a range of topics including: • Is there enough demand for FA WSL and UEFA Women’s Champions League games in the US to have the games streamed or televised, • A review of FOX’s Champions League coverage, • Huge news for Liga MX in the United States, • First impressions of the fubo Premier service as well as news
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast from Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 13, we cover a range of topics including: • is there too much soccer on TV? We look at recent research from Gilt Edge, • All the details about fuboTV’s new streaming service that includes NBC and FOX, • Our thoughts on the soccer TV coverage from the past week, • Which league is almost generating as many viewers as the Bundesliga, • Plus questions from YOU, the listeners! Listen to the show via the
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast from Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 12, we cover a range of topics including: • Evaluating the 12 MLS expansion cities through the lens of future TV contracts, • NWSL’s new TV deal and where soccer fans can watch the games this year, • Our thoughts on the FA Cup and Bundesliga coverage from this past weekend, • What NBC Sports did this week that infuriated us, • Plus questions from YOU, the listeners! Listen to the show via the player
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World Soccer Talk is the weekly soccer podcast from Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and apps. In the NEW episode, number 11, we cover a range of topics including: • Our favorite memories of Tommy Smyth on ESPN from the past 24 years, • Revealing results from a study by Gilt Edge Soccer Marketing about the viewing habits of American soccer fans, • Discussion of weekly highlight shows for the major soccer leagues around the world, • Disappointing Bundesliga TV ratings, • The pluses of watching Africa Cup of Nations on TV, • Plus questions from YOU,
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World Soccer Talk is the new weekly soccer podcast from Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and via apps. In the NEW episode, number 10, we cover a range of topics including: • News about el Clasico coming to the United States this summer, • Our pluses and minuses about the 2017 MLS TV schedule, • Thoughts on the coverage of the Africa Cup of Nations, • News about Liga MX scoring their best-ever viewing number for a game on a Saturday night, • Plus questions from YOU, the listeners! Listen to the show via the player
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World Soccer Talk is the new weekly soccer podcast from Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and via apps. In the NEW episode, number 9, we cover a range of topics including: • The impact that a 48-team World Cup will have on TV, • News regarding developments at FOX Sports as well as the new face of their Bundesliga coverage, • Details about the most-watched Premier League game of the season, • Our favorite matches from the past week, • Plus questions from YOU, the listeners! Listen to the show via the player above or via
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World Soccer Talk is the new weekly soccer podcast from Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and via apps. In the NEW episode, number 8, we cover a range of topics including: • An analysis of NBC’s Premier League coverage during the festive period, • Record-breaking Liga MX TV ratings, • How AirTV could help soccer fans cut the cord, • Our favorite matches from the past week, • Plus questions from YOU, the listeners! Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. Send in your questions, comments and feedback to web@worldsoccertalk.com,
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World Soccer Talk is the new weekly soccer podcast from Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and via apps. In the NEW episode, number 7, we cover a range of topics including: • The top 10 soccer commentators, co-commentators and studio analysts, • How La Liga become more popular in the United States, • Concerns about MLS TV ratings based on Stefan Szymanski’s latest research, • Our favorite matches from the past week, • Plus questions from YOU, the listeners! Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. Send in your questions,
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World Soccer Talk is the new weekly soccer podcast from Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and via apps. In the NEW episode, number 6, we cover a range of topics including: • How MLS can improve TV ratings without promotion/relegation, • Latest news about UEFA Champions League and FA Cup TV/streaming rights in the USA, • HUGE news from the streaming world with a big announcement for soccer fans, • Premier League matches from the past week, • Plus questions from YOU, the listeners! Listen to the show via the player above or via this link.
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World Soccer Talk is the new weekly soccer podcast from Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris on the topic of watching soccer on TV, online and via apps. In the NEW episode, number 5, we cover a range of topics including: • First impressions of the Champions League Goals Show from BT Sport, • What we think of episodes 1 and 2 of the Behind The Badge on Watford FC, • Our opinions about USL Division 2 as a league on TV, • Predictions for this weekend’s MLS Cup final, • The TV ratings for el Clasico and Liga MX Apertura semi-final, • Plus questions from YOU,
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In the new format of the show, episode 4 of the rebooted World Soccer Talk Podcast discusses what the perfect soccer streaming service looks like, and what’s missing to make it complete. Hosts Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer discuss that as well as: • All of the details about DirecTV NOW that soccer fans need to know, • Several big TV ratings that came in this week for soccer games, • News about the future of One World Sports and what it means for soccer fans, • Plus questions from YOU, the listeners! Listen to the show via the player above or via this
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In the new format of the show, episode 3 of the rebooted World Soccer Talk Podcast discusses the wake-up call for soccer fans in the United States given the lack of TV coverage about the breaking Jurgen Klinsmann news story. It was the biggest story of the year, but where were the sports TV networks? We analyze how they did covering the huge breaking news. Hosts Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer discuss that as well as a range of topics including: • The latest news about who is trying to acquire the TV rights to the FA Cup, • More details about
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Welcome to the latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, the longest running soccer podcast on the planet (since 2006)! In the new format of the show, episode 2 of the rebooted World Soccer Talk Podcast focuses on soccer TV coverage, as well as the latest news about how you can watch soccer on TV, streaming and apps. Hosts Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer dive into a range of topics including: • Is the US National Team holding back the growth of all aspects of soccer in the United States including TV coverage and attendances? • Which TV network had the
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Welcome to the latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, the longest running soccer podcast on the planet (since 2006). In the new format of the show, episode 1 of the rebooted World Soccer Talk Podcast focuses on soccer TV coverage, as well as the latest news about how you can watch soccer on TV, streaming and apps. Hosts Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer dive into a range of topics including: • Has the sports TV bubble burst? • beIN SPORTS’ impressive viewing numbers for a recent game involving Premier League teams, • Whether FOX Sports will ever be able to surpass
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Welcome to the latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, the longest running soccer podcast on the planet (since 2006). In this episode, we welcome back guest host Laurence McKenna in the final episode of the current format. He’s joined alongside Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kristan Heneage to review and analyze the weekend matches, as well as to discuss the important changes to the World Soccer Talk Podcast. Don’t miss this episode! Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. Photo credit: Rory Smith Here are the different ways you can download the World Soccer Talk
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Welcome to the latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, the longest running soccer podcast on the planet (since 2006). In this episode, host Nipun Chopra is joined by Kristan Heneage and Morgan Green to discuss the seventh gameweek of the Premier League including Tottenham’s chances of a title run, the clubs that are struggling near the bottom of the league, how Manchester United managed to only tie Stoke City, Liverpool’s comeback win and much more. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. Here are the different ways you can download the World Soccer
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Welcome to the latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, the longest running soccer podcast on the planet (since 2006). In this episode, host Nipun Chopra is joined by Kris Heneage and Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss the sixth gameweek of the Premier League including Arsenal’s surprise win against Chelsea, Liverpool continuing their good form, as well as Manchester United’s emphatic win and much much more. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. Here are the different ways you can download the World Soccer Talk Podcast stream. • Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast
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Welcome to the latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, the longest running soccer podcast on the planet (since 2006). In this episode, host Nipun Chopra is joined by Kris Heneage and Morgan Green to discuss the fifth gameweek of the Premier League including Manchester City’s impressive form, Man United stumbling against Watford and much much more. This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is sponsored by fuboTV. Listeners get a free 24-hour trial to fuboTV With fuboTV, you can watch this week’s League Cup games featuring Leicester vs. Chelsea, Northampton vs. Manchester United and Swansea-Manchester City. Sign
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Welcome to the latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, the longest running soccer podcast on the planet (since 2006). In this episode, host Nipun Chopra is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss the fourth gameweek of the Premier League. Topics include the Manchester derby, Arsenal’s comeback win against Southampton, Liverpool and Tottenham’s impressive victories as well as Chelsea fighting back to draw Swansea in South Wales, and much more. This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is sponsored by Sling TV. Listeners get a free 7-day trial to Sling Blue With Sling Blue, you can watch this
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Welcome to the latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, the longest running soccer podcast on the planet (since 2006). In this episode, host Nipun Chopra is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kris Heneage to discuss the third weekend of the 2016/17 Premier League season as well as a review of the other top leagues in Europe. This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek. Listeners get a $20 dollar rebate off their first SeatGeek purchase. SeatGeek has taken all the work and hassle out of shopping for tickets. To get your $20 dollar rebate
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Welcome to the latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, the longest running soccer podcast on the planet (since 2006). In this episode, host Nipun Chopra is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kris Heneage to discuss the second weekend of the 2016/17 Premier League season touching on Manchester City and Manchester United’s 100% record, as well as the other 8 matches in the league. Plus, the trio update listeners on other leagues around Europe, and an update on key transfers this week. This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek. Listeners get a $20 dollar
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Welcome to the latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, the longest running soccer podcast on the planet (since 2006). In this episode, host Nipun Chopra is joined by Morgan Green and Kris Heneage to discuss the opening weekend of the 2016/17 Premier League season touching on the exciting match between Arsenal and Liverpool, Hull City causing the shock of the weekend by beating champions Leicester, Manchester United streamrolling past Bournemouth and much more. This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek. Listeners get a $20 dollar rebate off their first SeatGeek purchase. SeatGeek has
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Welcome to the latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, the longest running soccer podcast on the planet (since 2006). In this episode, host Nipun Chopra is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kris Heneage to preview the 2016/17 Premier League season as well as to share their predictions on who will finish in positions 20 through 1. This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek. Listeners get a $20 dollar rebate off their first SeatGeek purchase. SeatGeek has taken all the work and hassle out of shopping for tickets. To get your $20 dollar rebate
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Welcome to the latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, the longest running soccer podcast on the planet (since 2006). In this episode, host Nipun Chopra is joined by Kris Heneage to briefly preview the Olympics soccer tournament that starts later this week, as well as to discuss the latest transfer rumors and signings including Paul Pogba and Gonzalo Higuain. This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek. Listeners get a $20 dollar rebate off their first SeatGeek purchase. SeatGeek has taken all the work and hassle out of shopping for tickets. To get your
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Welcome to the latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, the longest running soccer podcast on the planet (since 2006). In this episode, host Nipun Chopra is joined by Gabe Smith and Robert Hay Jr to discuss the latest transfer news including transfer signings and rumors for all 20 Premier League clubs. This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek. Listeners get a $20 dollar rebate off their first SeatGeek purchase. SeatGeek has taken all the work and hassle out of shopping for tickets. To get your $20 dollar rebate on tickets… • Download the
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Welcome to the latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, the longest running soccer podcast on the planet (since 2006). In this episode, host Nipun Chopra and Kartik Krishnaiyer preview select International Champions Cup matches as well as getting into a debate about the viability of promotion/relegation in the United States. This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek. Listeners get a $20 dollar rebate off their first SeatGeek purchase. SeatGeek has taken all the work and hassle out of shopping for tickets. To get your $20 dollar rebate on tickets… • Download the FREE
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Welcome to the latest episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast, the digital download focused on Copa America Centenario and Euro 2016. In this episode, the EuroCopa Podcast host Nipun Chopra is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer and Robert Hay Jr. to review the Euro 2016 final (France-Portugal), as well as their thoughts on Euro 2016 as a whole including ESPN coverage, the expansion from 16 to 24 teams and more. This episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek. Listeners get a $20 dollar rebate off their first SeatGeek purchase. SeatGeek has taken all the work and hassle out
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Welcome to the latest episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast, the digital download focused on Copa America Centenario and Euro 2016. In this episode, the EuroCopa Podcast host Nipun Chopra is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer, Robert Hay Jr. and Kristan Heneage to review the Euro 2016 quarterfinals (Poland-Portugal, Wales-Belgium, Germany-Italy and France-Iceland) as well as to look ahead to this week’s Euro 2016 semi-finals between Portugal-Wales and Germany-France. This episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek. Listeners get a $20 dollar rebate off their first SeatGeek purchase. SeatGeek has taken all the work and hassle out of
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Welcome to the latest episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast, the digital download focused on Copa America Centenario and Euro 2016. In this episode, the EuroCopa Podcast host Nipun Chopra is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer, Robert Hay Jr. and Gabe Smith to analyze the Copa America Centenario final as well as FOX’s TV coverage. Plus, the quartet discuss USA’s performance in Copa America and Messi’s retirement as well as the latest Euro 2016 Round of 16 games including England’s fall against Iceland. This episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek. Listeners get a $20 dollar rebate off
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Welcome to the latest episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast, the digital download focused on Copa America Centenario and Euro 2016. In this episode, the EuroCopa Podcast host Nipun Chopra is joined by Robert Hay Jr. and Kartik Krishnaiyer to analyze and review the Copa America quarter-finals, as well as previewing the semi-finals and focusing on USA’s chances against Argentina. Plus, the crew preview England-Slovakia and Russia-Wales. This episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek. Listeners get a $20 dollar rebate off their first SeatGeek purchase. SeatGeek has taken all the work and hassle out of shopping
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Welcome to the latest episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast, the digital download focused on Copa America Centenario and Euro 2016. In this episode, the EuroCopa Podcast host Nipun Chopra is joined by Robert Hay Jr. and Kartik Krishnaiyer to analyze and review USA’s 2-1 win against Ecuador in the quarter-final, as well as to share their opinions on the wins by England and Northern Ireland plus Germany’s 0-0 draw against Poland. This episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek. Listeners get a $20 dollar rebate off their first SeatGeek purchase. SeatGeek has taken all the work
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Welcome to the latest episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast, the digital download focused on Copa America Centenario and Euro 2016. In this episode, the EuroCopa Podcast host Nipun Chopra is joined by Gabe Smith and Kartik Krishnaiyer to analyze and review the end of the Copa America Group Stage as well as our analysis on Euro 2016 and a discussion on the issue of fan violence. This episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek. Listeners get a $20 dollar rebate off their first SeatGeek purchase. SeatGeek has taken all the work and hassle out of shopping
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Welcome to the latest episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast, the daily digital download focused on Copa America Centenario and Euro 2016. In this episode, the EuroCopa Podcast host Nipun Chopra is joined by Sam Kelly, Roberto Rojas and Robert Hay to analyze and review Brazil-Haiti and Ecuador-Peru games as well as to preview the Day 7 Copa America matches featuring Mexico-Jamaica and Uruguay-Venezuela. This episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek. Listeners get a $20 dollar rebate off their first SeatGeek purchase. SeatGeek has taken all the work and hassle out of shopping for tickets. To
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Welcome to the latest episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast, the daily digital download focused on Copa America Centenario and Euro 2016. In this episode, the EuroCopa Podcast host Nipun Chopra is joined by Kristan Heneage, Gabe Smith and Juan Arango to analyze and review USA-Costa Rica and Colombia-Paraguay games as well as to preview the Day 6 Copa America matches featuring Brazil-Haiti and Peru-Ecuador. This episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek. Listeners get a $20 dollar rebate off their first SeatGeek purchase. SeatGeek has taken all the work and hassle out of shopping for tickets.
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Welcome to the latest episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast, the daily digital download focused on Copa America Centenario and Euro 2016. In this episode, the EuroCopa Podcast host Nipun Chopra is joined by Kartik Krishnayer, Sam Kelly and Kristan Heneage to analyze and review Argentina vs. Chile and Panama-Bolivia as well as to preview the Day 5 Copa America matches featuring USA-Costa Rica and Paraguay-Colombia. This episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek. Listeners get a $20 dollar rebate off their first SeatGeek purchase. SeatGeek has taken all the work and hassle out of shopping for
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Welcome to the latest episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast, the daily digital download focused on Copa America Centenario and Euro 2016. In this episode, the EuroCopa Podcast host Nipun Chopra is joined by Kartik Krishnayer, Juan Arango and Robert Hay Jr to analyze and review Mexico-Uruguay and Jamaica-Venezuela as well as to preview the Day 4 Copa America matches featuring Panama-Bolivia and Argentina-Chile. This episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek. Listeners get a $20 dollar rebate off their first SeatGeek purchase. SeatGeek has taken all the work and hassle out of shopping for tickets. To
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Welcome to the latest episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast, the daily digital download focused on Copa America Centenario and Euro 2016. In this episode, the EuroCopa Podcast host Nipun Chopra is joined by Sam Kelly and Morgan Green to analyze and review Costa Rica-Paraguay, Brazil-Ecuador and Haiti-Peru as well as to preview the Day 2 Copa America matches featuring Mexico-Uruguay and Jamaica-Venezuela. This episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek. Listeners get a $20 dollar rebate off their first SeatGeek purchase. SeatGeek has taken all the work and hassle out of shopping for tickets. To get
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Welcome to the latest episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast, the daily digital download focused on Copa America Centenario and Euro 2016. In this episode, the EuroCopa Podcast host Nipun Chopra is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer and Roberto Rojas to analyze and review USA’s 0-2 loss against Colombia as well as to preview the Day 2 Copa America matches featuring Costa Rica against Paraguay, Brazil versus Ecuador and Haiti against Peru. This episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek. Listeners get a $20 dollar rebate off their first SeatGeek purchase. SeatGeek has taken all the work and
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Welcome to the latest episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast, the daily digital download focused on Copa America Centenario and Euro 2016. In this episode, the EuroCopa Podcast host Nipun Chopra is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kristan Heneage to preview the teams in Euro 2016 Group D — Croatia, Czech Republic, Spain and Turkey, Group E — Belgium, Italy, Ireland and Sweden, as well as Group F — Austria, Iceland, Hungary and Portugal. Plus, the trio preview the first game of Copa America between the USA and Colombia. This episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek. Listeners get
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Welcome to the latest episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast, the daily digital download focused on Copa America Centenario and Euro 2016. In this episode, the EuroCopa Podcast host Nipun Chopra is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer, Gabe Smith and Kristan Heneage to preview the teams in Euro 2016 Group A — Albania, France, Romania and Switzerland, Group B — England, Russia, Slovakia and Russia, as well as Group C — Germany, Northern Ireland, Ukraine and Poland. This episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek. Listeners get a $20 dollar rebate off their first SeatGeek purchase. SeatGeek has taken all the
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Welcome to the latest episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast, the daily digital download focused on Copa America Centenario and Euro 2016. In this episode, the EuroCopa Podcast host Nipun Chopra is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer, Gabe Smith and Kristan Heneage to preview the teams in Copa America Group D — Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Panama. This episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek. Listeners get a $20 dollar rebate off their first SeatGeek purchase. SeatGeek has taken all the work and hassle out of shopping for tickets. To get your $20 dollar rebate on tickets… • Download
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Welcome to the latest episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast, the daily digital download focused on Copa America Centenario and Euro 2016. In this episode, the EuroCopa Podcast host Nipun Chopra is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer, Gabe Smith and Kristan Heneage to preview the teams in Copa America Group B — Brazil, Ecuador, Haiti and Peru. This episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek. Listeners get a $20 dollar rebate off their first SeatGeek purchase. SeatGeek has taken all the work and hassle out of shopping for tickets. To get your $20 dollar rebate on tickets… • Download
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Welcome to the first episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast, the daily digital download focused on Copa America Centenario and Euro 2016. In this episode, the EuroCopa Podcast host Nipun Chopra is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer, Gabe Smith and Kristan Heneage to preview the teams in Copa America Group A — Costa Rica, Colombia, Paraguay and the United States. This episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek. Listeners get a $20 dollar rebate off their first SeatGeek purchase. SeatGeek has taken all the work and hassle out of shopping for tickets. To get your $20 dollar rebate on
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World Soccer Talk Podcast host Nipun Chopra is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kristan Heneage to review the 2015/16 Premier League season. The trio review each of the 20 Premier League clubs and how well (or not) they did this season. The crew also look ahead to next season for each club’s chances. This week’s episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is sponsored by SeatGeek. World Soccer Talk listeners get a $20 dollar rebate off their first SeatGeek purchase. SeatGeek has taken all the work and hassle out of shopping for tickets. To get your $20 dollar rebate on
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World Soccer Talk Podcast host Nipun Chopra returns to review the final weekend of the 2015/16 Premier League season. He’s joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kristan Heneage as they dissect all of the major storylines including the abandonment of the game between Manchester United and Bournemouth due to the discovery of a fake bomb, as well as Manchester City qualifying for the Champions League and Arsenal leapfrogging Spurs to finish in second place. In addition to all of the storylines and analysis, the trio preview this week’s Europa League Final and the FA Cup Final. Listen to the show via
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On this edition of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, Nipun Chopra is joined by Kris Heneage to discuss the eventful midweek Premier League games that sunk Newcastle and Norwich, and kept Sunderland in the promised land. Plus the duo preview this weekend’s big matches to finish up the season — and what it means to the teams still with something to fight for. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. Here are the different ways you can download the World Soccer Talk stream, which includes both World Soccer Talk Radio. • Subscribe to the World Soccer
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World Soccer Talk Podcast host Nipun Chopra returns to review the penultimate weekend of the 2015/16 Premier League season. He’s joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer and Gabe Smith as they dissect all of the major storylines and matches from the weekend including the crucial match between Manchester City and Arsenal, and the implications on the race for the top four, as well as Leicester City receiving the trophy, and the battle to avoid relegation. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. Here are the different ways you can download the World Soccer Talk stream, which includes
On this edition of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, Nipun Chopa is joined by Kris Heneage to review the UEFA Champions League semi-finals as well as to look ahead to preview this weekend’s Premier League matches. Nipun and Kris discuss Manchester City’s defeat to Real Madrid as well as the exciting match between Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. Here are the different ways you can download the World Soccer Talk stream, which includes both World Soccer Talk Radio. • Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher,
World Soccer Talk Podcast’s Nipun Chopra has returned from vacation and is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kristan Heneage to review the historic Premier League title victory by Leicester City, as well as reviewing all of the games from across the weekend. On top of that, the trio preview the Champions League midweek matches, too. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. Here are the different ways you can download the World Soccer Talk stream, which includes both World Soccer Talk Radio. • Subscribe to the World Soccer Talk Podcast on Stitcher, • Listen via
On this edition of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, Richard Farley and Kartik Krishnaiyer discuss the weekend’s action in the Premier League, the Champions League draw, a tightening title race in La Liga, and the battle for promotion in the Football Championship. Listen to the show via the player above […]
On this edition of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, Richard Farley returns along with Kartik Krishnaiyer to review an upending week in Europe, where the Champions League’s holders were seen out of the competition after a Wednesday loss at the Vicente Calderon. Your hosts also preview Thursday’s Europa League action […]
The latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with Alison Bender, the former Chelsea TV reporter who has now expanded her role at ESPN FC. As well as revealing some of ESPN’s plans for Euro 2016, she shares her opinion about Antonio Conte being hired as the […]
On this edition of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, host Nipun Chopra is joined by Gabe Smith as they dissect the weekend’s results including el Clasico, Leicester’s continued good form against Southampton, as well as all of the results from a busy weekend of Premier League action after the dreaded […]
The latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss the latest developments within US soccer including the US Women’s National Team suing the US Soccer Federation regarding wage discrimination, in addition to the continued soccer feud between MLS, NASL and USL. On the […]
On this edition of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, Nipun Chopra, Richard Farley and Kartik Krishnaiyer analyze the USA’s shock 2-0 defeat against Guatemala, the impact that Johan Cruyff had on American soccer, review of the UEFA Champions League draw, the chances of Tottenham winning the title, the importance (or […]
On this edition of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Nipun Chopra discuss the Tyne-Wear and Manchester derbies as well as their implications on the relegation battle and the race for fourth place. The hosts also talk about wins for the Premier League’s top three, Liverpool’s collapse at […]
On this edition of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, Richard Farley and Kartik Krishnaiyer talk about Manchester City advancing in Champions League, where Arsenal was also eliminated by Barcelona. The duo also preview Thursday’s Europa League action, talk about Mauricio Pochettino’s future with Spurs, and preview the coming Premier League […]
On this edition of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, Richard Farley is joined by Laurence McKenna and Nipun Chopra to discuss FA Cup quarterfinal weekend, where the two-time defending champions, Arsenal, were seen out of the competition after an upset loss at home to Watford. The trio will also talk […]
The latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with Joe Tolleson, New York City FC play-by-play announcer for the YES Network and program director at Sirius XM FC. During the interview, Joe looks ahead to New York City FC’s season, discusses the impact that Head Coach Patrick […]
On this edition of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, Richard Farley and Kartik Krishnaiyer talk about mid-week results in Champions League, with Chelsea bowing out of the competition in the Round of 16. The duo also discuss the latest Premier League news, Arsenal’s win in the FA Cup, and the […]
On this edition of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, Richard Farley is joined by Laurence McKenna and Nipun Chopra to discuss one of the most important North London derbies in Premier League history, with Saturday’s result at White Hart Lane allowing Leicester City to increase their lead atop the league […]
The latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with Tim Vickery, the world-renowned journalist and broadcaster. During the interview, Tim shares his opinion about what the countries in South America think about this summer’s Copa America, as well as how Dunga and Brazil plan to juggle the […]
On this edition of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, Richard Farley and Kartik Krishnaiyer break down a mid-week round that saw the Premier League’s top four go winless, with Leicester’s home draw with West Bromwich Albion increasing their lead atop the league. Richard and Kartik also preview the coming weekend’s […]
On this edition of the World Soccer Talk podcast, Richard Farley is joined by Laurence McKenna and Nipun Chopra to discuss the first cup final of the season. Will victory in the League Cup change Manchester City’s course, and how much solace can Jurgen Klopp take from his first English […]
On this edition of the World Soccer Talk podcast, Richard Farley is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer to look back on the week in UEFA Champions League, one in which Manchester City moved closer to their first quarterfinal appearance while Arsenal felt the full force of defending champions Barcelona. Richard and […]
On this edition of the World Soccer Talk podcast, Richard Farley and Laurence McKenna look back on fifth round action in the FA Cup, with Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Everton posting impressive victories en route to the quarterfinals. Richard and Laurence also discuss Rooney to China, Mourinho to Manchester, as […]
On this edition of the World Soccer Talk podcast, Richard Farley and Nipun Chopra look back at the return of Champions League, with Chelsea putting in one of their best performances of the season during a close loss at Paris Saint-Germain. The hosts also talk about Wayne Rooney’s injury, Eden […]
On this edition of the World Soccer Talk podcast, Richard Farley and co-hosts Laurence McKenna and Kartik Krishnaiyer review gameweek 26 of the Premier League season. Did Danny Simpson deserve his yellow cards? Did Mark Clattenburg gift Spurs a goal in Manchester? The panel discusses all the controversies that leave […]
On this edition of the World Soccer Talk podcast, Richard Farley and Nipun Chopra forgo the mid-week FA Cup replays to focus on what could be the defining weekend of the Premier League season, with the league’s top four teams paired off in two Sunday showdowns. In the day’s early game, first […]
On this edition of the World Soccer Talk podcast, Richard Farley and Kartik Krishnaiyer review the 25th round in the Premier League, one that saw Leicester City consolidate their place at the top of the league with an impressive victory at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. Richard and Kartik also discuss […]
The latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with NBC Sports’ lead announcer for the Premier League. Arlo White. During the interview, Arlo White previews Southampton versus West Ham United, and discusses whether the Hammers can climb into the top four, as well as how the NBC […]
On this mid-week edition of the World Soccer Talk podcast, hosts Kartik Krishnaiyer and Nipun Chopra review the 24th round in the Premier League, once that saw Arsenal continue to lose ground at the top of the table while Leicester City, the league’s cinderella story, continue to establish their title […]
On this edition of the World Soccer Talk podcast, hosts Richard Farley and Kartik Krishnaiyer discuss what we learned about the Premier League from the fourth round of the FA Cup, where only two more top-tier clubs were eliminated from the competition. The duo will also spend the show’s first […]
The latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with Liverpool legend and ESPN soccer analyst Steve Nicol. During the interview, Steve Nicol chats about what it was like playing alongside so many legends and strong characters at Liverpool, the camaraderie of the Liverpool team in the early […]
The latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with beIN SPORTS soccer analyst Kevin Egan. During the interview, Kevin chats about Liverpool’s chances in the Capital One Cup Final against Manchester City, what it’s like working alongside Gary Bailey for coverage of the League Cup, whether Chicago […]
The latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with FOX Sports researcher and Wynalda Talks Football co-host David Mosse. During the interview, David shares his opinion about what Alex Teixeira offers Liverpool and whether he could be a hit, as well as his insight into what type […]
The latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with Crystal Palace Chairman Steve Parish. During the interview, Mr. Parish shares what makes the USA so appealing to Crystal Palace, why the club decided to have NBC Sports and Goalhanger Films produce a behind-the-scenes documentary about the club, […]
The latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with ESPN soccer analyst and former goalkeeper Shaka Hislop. During the interview, Shaka discusses his favorite memories from playing with West Ham, how Harry Redknapp was different as a manager, what it was like playing behind Rio Ferdinand, Joe […]
On this edition of the World Soccer Talk podcast, host Richard Farley is joined by pundits Kartik Krishnaiyer and Laurence McKenna to discuss the 23rd round of action in the Premier League, one that included another change at the top of the table as well as a nine-goal shootout at […]
On this mid-week edition of the World Soccer Talk podcast, hosts Richard Farley and Nipun Chopra discuss the FA Cup third round replays, the early week transfer activity, and the 23rd round of the Premier League, which culminates on Sunday when Chelsea visits Arsenal. In the second half of the […]
The latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with renowned soccer journalist and author Graham Hunter. During the interview, Graham shares some of the most memorable moments from his interviews with many of the biggest names in soccer including Jamie Redknapp and Michael Carrick, how he’s able […]
The latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with Philip Brown, co-host of Beyond The Pitch from Sirius XM FC. During the interview, Phil chats about the politics within the club at Manchester United, the demise of Manchester United’s and Liverpool’s famed youth academies, how ineffective many […]
On this weekend’s edition of the World Soccer Talk podcast, hosts Richard Farley and pundits Kartik Krishnaiyer and Laurence McKenna look back on action from the Premier League’s 22nd round of the season, featuring draws by the league’s co-leaders, Arsenal and Leicester, and a goal-filled Saturday that included Manchester City’s […]
The latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with Bleacher Report’s Global Managing Editor Lee Walker. During the interview, Lee shares his memories of watching Arsenal at Highbury in the 80s and 90s, whether the Gunners can win the Premier League title, the team’s chances against Barcelona […]
The latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with Roy Yates, a lifelong Liverpool supporter and the founder of the Reds In America newsletter and website. During the interview, Roy discusses his memories of being in Istanbul for the 2005 UEFA Champions League Final, what it was […]
On the mid-week edition of the World Soccer Talk podcast, co-hosts Richard Farley and Nipun Chopra digest the round 21 action, discussing a match day that included a 3-3 shootout between Liverpool and Anfield and the 1-0 victory that moved Leicester even at the top of the table. Richard and […]
The latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with ESPN soccer commentator Adrian Healey. During the interview, Adrian discusses why MLS teams don’t really need a superstar to be successful, his first call of the US Men’s National Team, how much he loves MLS, memories of the […]
The latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with presenter Adam Boultwood from The Football Republic, one of the most popular YouTube soccer channels. During the interview, Adam discusses the story behind The Football Republic, who is better between Ronaldo and Messi, the latest transfer rumors, his […]
This weekend’s edition of the World Soccer Talk Podcast touches on the FA Cup’s third round action before diving into a topic that’s only been address in passing throughout the first four months of this season’s show. Has the Premier League declined? Your answer may depend on how you view […]
The latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with Howler Magazine founder and editor George Quraishi. During the interview, George discusses the state of soccer journalism in the US, how covering MLS can be both frustrating but rewarding, how to be a smart consumer of soccer news, […]
The latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with former professional footballer Danny Higginbotham, who can be heard co-commentating Premier League matches on NBC and other networks around the globe each weekend. During the interview, Danny previews Saturday’s FA Cup encounter between Manchester United and Sheffield United […]
The latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with Kartik Krishnaiyer. During the interview, Kartik analyzes the possible destinations for Pep Guardiola, as well as previewing this month’s Florida Cup, discussing who the most marketable player is in the US other than Messi and Ronaldo. Plus, he […]
The first World Soccer Talk Radio episode of 2016 features an interview with artist Paul Town who has been painting original pieces featuring English soccer stadiums. During the interview, Paul chats about what inspired him to create portraits of the stadiums, why he’s working on a book featuring artwork of […]
Listen to this weekend’s World Soccer Talk Podcast featuring Richard Farley, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Laurence McKenna as they review the Premier League’s first match day of 2016. After a weekend of close matches, Arsenal sit two points clear of second place, thanks in large part to Leicester drawing at home […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with MLS’ Rachel Bonnetta. During the interview, Rachel discusses why her recent trip to Africa was a life changing event, what her favorite moments were from her travels in 2015 covering Major League Soccer, why Frankie Hejduk […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with David Herman, head of PR and marketing for One United USA, the official Manchester United supporters club of America. During the interview, David shares his opinions on Louis Van Gaal as Manchester United manager, whether he […]
Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast featuring Richard Farley and Nipun Chopra as they review the Premier League’s Boxing Day fixtures, and preview the Monday-Wednesday fixtures. With plenty to talk about including the collapse of Arsenal to Southampton and Man United to Stoke, as well as all of the […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Premier League commentator Gary Taphouse. During the interview, Taphouse chats about how he got his start as a commentator, what he loves about the game, whether he prefers to do solo commentaries or work with a […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with BBC reporter Raphael Gellar about whether Kenny Saief will decide to pick the uSA or Israel to play his senior international soccer. In addition to Saief, Gellar chats about the latest Middle East soccer stories and […]
Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast featuring Richard Farley, Nipun Chopra and Laurence McKenna as they dissect all of the new story lines from the nine games during Premier League gameweek 17. During the show, the trio discuss what’s been going wrong at Liverpool and Manchester United, whether Louis […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an Paul Scanling about professional soccer in Atlanta. Paul, a long-time follower of the NASL’s Silverbacks, talks about the state of the team as well as the future of a market that will soon welcome a Major League Soccer […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview broadcast Brian Dunseth about life on the road in Major League Soccer. Brian, a former MLS player and US Olympic captain, is currently a broadcaster for Real Salt Lake but also works nationally on FOX Soccer and […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Ted Westervelt. Ted is one of the most vocal critics of the structure of organized soccer in the United States, using www.soccereform.us and @soccerreform to discuss potential overhauls, like implementing promotion-relegation, as well as the drawbacks […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Janusz Michallik. Michallik is a regular analyst for ESPN who talks about Saturday’s Euro 2016 draw, where host nation face was draw into an advantageous group while co-favorites Germany and Spain were given more challenging group […]
Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast featuring Richard Farley, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Laurence McKenna as they dissect all of the new story lines from the nine games during Premier League gameweek 16. As Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham stumble, Arsenal and Manchester City climb back to the top of […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with musician, comedian and Crystal Palace supporter Jim Daly. In the interview with Daly, he talks about what life is like as a Palace supporter (and whether he still pinches himself that the club is doing so […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring interviews with Nick Webster and Kyle Van Buren. In the interview with Webster, he discusses what’s broken with the current US youth soccer system and what changes are needed to make a profound impact. Van Buren from Arsenal Review […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with author Andy MacVannan. In the interview with Andy, he discusses the latest edition of his book entitled ‘We Are Hibernian‘ that features chapters from Irvine Welsh, Charlie Reid from The Proclaimers and more. Plus Andy chats […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with FOX Sports presenter Ian Joy. In the interview with Ian Joy, he shares his excitement about his Portland Timbers team winning the 2015 MLS Cup, as well as sharing his opinions about many of the talking […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring interviews with US soccer legends Brian McBride and Brad Friedel. In the interview, McBride discusses how special the supporters are at Everton FC, his opinions about two-man striking partnerships versus one striker up front, and what the MLS Cup […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with freelance writer Terrance Ross who writes for The Guardian and The Atlantic Monthly. In the interview, Terrance shares his insight and opinions about the latest FIFA and CONMEBOL scandals, how the Bundesliga is taking steps to […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Gary Brooks from Arlington Spurs, the Tottenham supporters club based in Arlington, Virginia. In the interview, Gary talks about the current form of Spurs, what changes have resulted in this unbeaten run, which players have stepped […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with sports presenter and commentator Christian Miles. In the interview with Christian, he discusses his role at Fox Soccer Channel during the formative years of the channel, his opinions about the MLS Cup playoff semi-finals, LAFC going […]
Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast featuring Richard Farley and Laurence McKenna as they dissect all of the major story lines from the 9 games during Premier League gameweek 14. This week, Kartik Krishnaiyer is in Germany on assignment. Listen to the show via the player above or via […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Everton writer Matt Jones. In the interview with Matt, the Everton reporter discusses what the expectations are for the Toffees this season, whether Tim Howard has turned a corner in his performances for the Goodison Park […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with author Oscar Öberg. In the interview with Oscar, the Swedish author and journalist compares Seinfeld characters to football managers, Sherlock Holmes and the comparison to Gary Neville, Jay Z and soccer, the golden age of Swedish […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Francis Maxwell of TYT Sports. In the interview with Francis, he discusses Cristiano Ronaldo’s disappearing act in Real Madrid’s game against Barcelona, the aftermath of El Clasico, his hosting role on TYT Sports, what it’d be […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Francis Maxwell of TYT Sports. In the interview with Francis, he discusses Cristiano Ronaldo’s disappearing act in Real Madrid’s game against Barcelona, the aftermath of El Clasico, his hosting role on TYT Sports, what it’d be […]
Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast featuring Richard Farley, Laurence McKenna and Kartik Krishnaiyer as they dissect all of the major story lines from the 9 games during Premier League gameweek 13. During this week’s episode, the trio discuss Leicester moving to the top of the table, the Manchester […]
Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast featuring Richard Farley, Laurence McKenna and Kartik Krishnaiyer as they dissect all of the major story lines from the 9 games during Premier League gameweek 13. During this week’s episode, the trio discuss Leicester moving to the top of the table, the Manchester […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Dutch and Barcelona legend Patrick Kluivert. In the interview with Patrick, the beIN SPORTS analyst previews el Clasico, discusses what it’s like to play for Barca against Real Madrid in the Santiago Bernabeu, who the favorite […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Dutch and Barcelona legend Patrick Kluivert. In the interview with Patrick, the beIN SPORTS analyst previews el Clasico, discusses what it’s like to play for Barca against Real Madrid in the Santiago Bernabeu, who the favorite […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with New York Cosmos Head Coach Giovanni Savarese. In the interview with Gio, Nate asks him about winning the NASL Soccer Bowl against Ottawa, what it was like coaching Raul and Marcos Senna, what he loves about […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with New York Cosmos Head Coach Giovanni Savarese. In the interview with Gio, Nate asks him about winning the NASL Soccer Bowl against Ottawa, what it was like coaching Raul and Marcos Senna, what he loves about […]
Jason kicks off Soccer Morning discussing the United States 6-1 win against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in World Cup qualifying. Listen to the episode above or here. You can listen to Soccer Morning live via the World Soccer Talk LIVE page at www.worldsoccertalk.com/live. During the show, you can tweet your questions […]
Jason kicks off Soccer Morning discussing the United States 6-1 win against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in World Cup qualifying. Listen to the episode above or here. You can listen to Soccer Morning live via the World Soccer Talk LIVE page at www.worldsoccertalk.com/live. During the show, you can tweet your questions […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Thomas Rongen. In the interview with Thomas, the topic of heading in US youth soccer is discussed, whether the soccer authorities are more worried about getting sued than what’s best for the game, if concussions in […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Thomas Rongen. In the interview with Thomas, the topic of heading in US youth soccer is discussed, whether the soccer authorities are more worried about getting sued than what’s best for the game, if concussions in […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with New York Cosmos COO Erik Stoker. In the interview with Erik, he discusses the NASL Championship final this weekend against Ottawa Fury, the latest news regarding the potential signing of Georgios Samaras, new updates on the […]
Listen to an exclusive interview with Landon Donovan by World Soccer Talk’s Kartik Krishnaiyer. In the interview, Landon chats about the importance of playing the US game in St. Louis this week, the psychology of playing smaller teams in the World Cup qualifying, as well as what makes his relationship […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Miles Jacobson, the studio director at Sports Interactive, the company that’s responsible for the classic Football Manager computer game. In the interview with Miles, he discusses the new features in Football Manager 2016, how statistics have […]
Jason kicks off Soccer Morning discussing a proposal to limit the amount of heading for young soccer players in the United States. Listen to the episode above or here. You can listen to Soccer Morning live via the World Soccer Talk LIVE page at www.worldsoccertalk.com/live. During the show, you can tweet your […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Guardian journalist and author of the new book about Brian Clough and Nottingham Forest entitled ‘I Believe In Miracles.’ In the interview with Daniel Taylor, the author discusses his new book about Brian Clough and Nottingham […]
Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast featuring Richard Farley, Laurence McKenna and Kartik Krishnaiyer as they dissect all of the major story lines from the 10 games during Premier League gameweek 12. During this week’s episode, the trio discuss the Arsenal-Spurs derby, the race for the Premier League title, […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with One World Sports co-commentator and former New York Cosmos goalkeeper Shep Messing. During the interview, Shep talks about how the New York Cosmos and NASL changed soccer forever in the United States, the moment when he […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with beIN SPORTS co-commentator Ray Hudson. During the interview, Ray discusses a range of topics including exciting news about beIN SPORTS’ coverage of el Clasico, his opinion on whether he’d like to be featured as an announcer […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring interviews with MLS Digital Vice President Chris Schlosser and author Aidan Williams. During the interview, MLS’ Chris Schlosser explains that soccer fans are the most digitally-savvy sports fans in North America, how that helps MLS, Major League Soccer’s plans […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with FIFA pro video gamer Dirty Mike. During the interview, Dirty Mike discusses what life is like as a professional video gamer, how much money can be won in tournaments, how many hours per week he practices, […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with FOX Sports presenter Rob Stone. During the interview, Rob Stone discusses what a typical day is like covering the UEFA Champions League for FOX, news about a new Champions League show to launch on FOX Sports […]
Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast featuring Richard Farley, Laurence McKenna and Kartik Krishnaiyer as they dissect all of the major story lines from the 9 games during Premier League gameweek 11. During this week’s episode, they discuss the Jurgen Klopp against Jose Mourinho battle at Stamford Bridge, Manchester […]
Listen to the eleventh episode of Divers And Cheats, the show hosted by Kartik Krishnaiyer where he tackles a controversial topic that many in the soccer media ignore or don’t want to touch. In the latest episode of Divers and Cheats, host Kartik Krishnaiyer analyzes which US and Canadian cities […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Nipun Chopra, co-host of the United and Liverpool Fans Podcast. During the interview, Nipun discusses new research about concussions in soccer, and which league will be the first to treat the conditions seriously. Plus Nipun shares […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Declan Hill, an investigative reporter and one of the leading experts on the topic of matchfixing in soccer. During the interview, Declan discusses the recent report of matchfixing in Canada, how much of a problem matchfixing […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring interviews with Greg Lalas and Euan McTear. During the interview with Greg Lalas, Nate asks about his role as editor in chief of MLSSoccer.com, as well as his picks on which teams will do well in the MLS Playoffs. […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Football 365 writer John Nicholson. During the interview, Nicholson discusses Kerouac, Teesside, Monterey Bay, Edinburgh, and the power of having low expectations. Plus, the author and columnist chats about his favorite memories supporting Middlesbrough, in addition […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Miriti Murungi from Fusion’s Soccer Gods. During the interview, Miriti (aka @NutmegRadio) discusses how he transitioned from a lawyer to a soccer writer (and social media expert), as well as reviewing the past weekend’s EPL and […]
Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast featuring Richard Farley, Laurence McKenna and Kartik Krishnaiyer as they dissect all of the major story lines from the 10 games during Premier League gameweek 10. During this week’s episode, they discuss whether Arsenal is for real, whether Aston Villa can escape relegation, […]
Listen to the eleventh episode of Divers And Cheats, the show hosted by Kartik Krishnaiyer where he tackles a controversial topic that many in the soccer media ignore or don’t want to touch. In the latest episode of Divers and Cheats, host Kartik Krishnaiyer discusses how Jose Mourinho’s cult of […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with soccer commentator Ian Crocker. During the interview, the Sky Sports commentator discusses many of the most memorable matches, players and stadiums from his 25-year career in broadcasting. Plus, he chats about his favorite club, West Ham […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with investigative reporter Jonathan Calvert. During the interview, Calvert discusses how Qatar bought the 2022 World Cup, how a confidential source unloaded millions of files of leaked information, how calculated Sepp Blatter is as FIFA President, whether […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with writer Ryan Catanese. During the interview, Ryan discusses the Arsenal ticket protest by Bayern Munich fans, why Premier League teams are having such a hard time in Europe, why Manchester City are finding it hard selling […]
Jason kicks off Soccer Morning with Luke Moore (Football Ramble) as they look back at Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool debut and the biggest headlines across the English Premier League. Listen to the episode above or here. You can listen to Soccer Morning live via the World Soccer Talk LIVE page at www.worldsoccertalk.com/live. During […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Andrew Mangan from ArseBlog. During the interview, Andrew (aka ArseBlogger) discusses how he started the Arsenal blog, as well as previewing Arsenal’s UEFA Champions League tie against Bayern Munich. Also discussed are Arsenal’s Premier League title […]
Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast featuring Richard Farley, Laurence McKenna and Kartik Krishnaiyer as they dissect all of the major story lines from the 10 games during Premier League gameweek 9. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. Thanks to Rabble.tv for sponsoring […]
Listen to the tenth episode of Divers And Cheats, the show hosted by Kartik Krishnaiyer where he tackles a controversial topic that many in the soccer media ignore or don’t want to touch. In the latest episode of Divers and Cheats, host Kartik Krishnaiyer discusses whether MLS has had a […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Kevin Brown from Fusion’s Soccer Gods. During the interview, Kevin Brown (@FriendlyFaux) chats about the soccer culture in Miami, how David Beckham and government officials are trying to force through a MLS stadium by declaring parts […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with FOX Soccer announcer Mark Rogondino. During the interview, Mark Rogondino discusses his work at FOX Sports from the FOX Sports World days through FOX Soccer Channel until present time. The announcer/presenter shares his opinions about what […]
Jason kicks off Soccer Morning with listener calls about the USMNT and Sebastian Giovinco’s goal against New York. Listen to the episode above or here. You can listen to Soccer Morning live via the World Soccer Talk LIVE page at www.worldsoccertalk.com/live. During the show, you can tweet your questions or observations live […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Yahoo Sports writer Leander Schaerlaeckens. During the interview, Leander discusses the reason for the Netherlands slump and whether we can expect them to bounce back in qualifying for World Cup 2018 or not. Plus Leander looks […]
Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast featuring Richard Farley, Laurence McKenna and Kartik Krishnaiyer as they preview this weekend’s big Premier League matches, as well as diving into a discussion of the international break. Some of the international break topics discussed include: • The opinion about Klinsmann in Europe according […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with David Larkin of ChangeFIFA. During the interview, Larkin discusses why soccer fans need to be afraid of FIFA members who are touting reform, why there should be concerns about Prince Ali running for FIFA President, whether […]
Jason kicks off Soccer Morning with listener calls about the USMNT, Fabian Johnson and Jurgen Klinsmann. Listen to the episode above or here. You can listen to Soccer Morning live via the World Soccer Talk LIVE page at www.worldsoccertalk.com/live. During the show, you can tweet your questions or observations live to @soccermorning […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with ESPN FC reporter Andrea Canales. During the interview, Canales shares her opinion of Jurgen Klinsmann as coach, his poor excuses he gave in the press conference, why the US soccer press is reluctant to ask him […]
On the latest episode of Soccer Morning, host Jason Davis interviews ESPN’s Taylor Twellman. Jason kicks off today’s show with ESPN analyst Taylor Twellman as they look back at the United States’ 3-2 extra time loss at in the CONCACAF Cup final to Mexico. Listen to the episode above or here. […]
Listen to the ninth episode of Divers And Cheats, the show hosted by Kartik Krishnaiyer where he tackles a controversial topic that many in the soccer media ignore or don’t want to touch. In the latest episode of Divers and Cheats, host Kartik Krishnaiyer shares his post-match reaction to Mexico […]
On the latest episode of Soccer Morning, host Jason Davis interviews Charlie Boehm from SoccerWire. Jason kicks off today’s show with Charles Boehm (SoccerWire) as they look ahead to USA – Mexico on Saturday. Listen to the episode above or here. You can listen to Soccer Morning live via the World […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring interviews with ESPN FC reporters Tom Marshall and Cesar Hernandez. During the interview, the two reporters frame Saturday’s CONCACAF Cup game from a Mexican perspective, talking about what the game means to El Tri, how the passion and hype […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with reporter Juan Arango. During the interview, Arango discusses what the sense of anticipation is like among Mexico soccer fans living in the United States, how the game is being hyped across the US and Mexico, how […]
On the latest episode of Soccer Morning, host Jason Davis interviews Eric Gomez and Ross Dunbar. Jason kicks off today’s show with Eric Gomez as they look ahead to the United States’ CONCACAF Cup clash with Mexico on Saturday. Ross Dunbar (DW Sports) then comes on the show to discuss […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with ESPN FC’s reporter Jeff Carlisle. During the interview, Carlisle previews the USA-Mexico game, discusses the 23-man USA roster, analyzes whether Tim Howard or Brad Guzan should be the starting goalkeeper, chats about the importance of this […]
On the latest episode of Soccer Morning, host Jason Davis interviews Luke Moore. Jason kicks off today’s show with Luke Moore (Football Ramble) as they discuss reports linking Jurgen Klopp with a move to Liverpool and Chelsea’s early season struggles. Listen to the episode above or here. You can listen to […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Gary Bailey from beIN SPORTS. During the interview, Nate chats with Gary about his time as goalkeeper of Manchester United, how the role as goalkeeper has changed from the 1970s until now, some of his most […]
On the latest episode of Soccer Morning, temporary host Jonathan Tannenwald interviews Brian Sciaretta and Duane Rollins. Jonathan kicks off today’s show with Brian Sciaretta (American Soccer Now) as they recap the United States U-23s first two matches in Olympic qualifying before looking to USA – Mexico. Duane Rollins (Canadian […]
Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast featuring Richard Farley, Laurence McKenna and Kartik Krishnaiyer as they dissect all of the major story lines from the 10 games during Premier League gameweek 8. Among the topics discussed include: Brendan Rodgers getting the sack, is it time for Mourinho to follow […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Andres Cordero from beIN SPORTS. During the interview, Adam shares his opinion about the decline of Premier League clubs in Europe this season, how he fell in love with La Liga, where he cut his teeth […]
On the latest episode of Soccer Morning, temporary host Jonathan Tannenwald interviews Matthew De George, Ian Joy and Meg Linehan. Jonathan kicks off today’s show with Meg Linehan (VICE Sports) as they look back at FC Kansas City’s 2015 NWSL Championship victory over Seattle in Portland, OR. Matthew De George […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Adam Sweeney from the FullTime Devils. During the interview, Adam previews this weekend’s Arsenal vs. Manchester United game, discusses his favorite Manchester United footballer of his lifetime, reviews the win against Wolfsburg, how he became a […]
On the latest episode of Soccer Morning, temporary host Jonathan Tannenwald interviews Kevin Kinkead, Stephanie Yang and Tim Melia. Jonathan kicks off today’s show with Kevin Kinkead (CBS Philadelphia) as they look back at Philadelphia’s penalty kick loss against Sporting Kansas City in the 2015 U.S. Open Cup final. Stephanie […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Drew Farmer. During the interview, the American soccer writer talks about life living in Manchester, how he follows Major League Soccer in England, his travels and observations around the world in pursuit of the Beautiful game, […]
On the latest episode of Soccer Morning, Jason Davis features interviews with Janusz Michallik and David Amoyal. Jason kicks off today’s show with Janusz Michallik as they discuss Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League results before looking ahead to Wednesday. David Amoyal then comes on the show to discuss the latest headlines […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with ‘New FIFA Now‘ member Bonita Mersiades. During the interview, the FIFA whistleblower discusses why it’s time for an independent reform of FIFA, what listeners can do to support the movement, why there needs to be greater […]
On the latest episode of Soccer Morning, Jason Davis features an interview with Kris Heneage. Jason kicks off today’s show with Kristan Heneage (The Guardian) as they look back at the weekend’s headlines across English Premier League. Listen to the episode above or here. You can listen to Soccer Morning live […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Sky Sports soccer analyst Guillem Balague. During the interview, Guillem discusses the situation in Spain with Barcelona and whether their La Liga future is in doubt if Catalonia gains independence. He also gives fascinating insight on […]
On the latest episode of Soccer Morning, Jason Davis features calls from you, the listener. Listen to the episode above or here. You can listen to Soccer Morning live via the World Soccer Talk LIVE page at www.worldsoccertalk.com/live. During the show, you can tweet your questions or observations live to @soccermorning Or […]
Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast featuring Richard Farley, Laurence McKenna and Kartik Krishnaiyer as they dissect all of the major story lines from the 10 games during Premier League gameweek 7. This week, they discuss how Manchester City got dislodged from the top of the table, whether Spurs […]
Listen to the seventh episode of Divers And Cheats, the show hosted by Kartik Krishnaiyer where he tackles a controversial topic that many in the soccer media ignore or don’t want to touch. In the latest episode of Divers and Cheats, host Kartik Krishnaiyer discusses why he believes English clubs […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Daniel Feuerstein and Kartik Krishnaiyer. During the interviews, Nate discusses a range of topics with Daniel and Kartik, including the latest revelations from the FIFA scandal, how Michel Platini ties into this, a preview of the […]
On the latest episode of Soccer Morning, Jason Davis features calls from you, the listener. Listen to the episode above or here. You can listen to Soccer Morning live via the World Soccer Talk LIVE page at www.worldsoccertalk.com/live. During the show, you can tweet your questions or observations live to @soccermorning Or […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with American Outlaws’ Dan Wiersema. During the interview, Dan Wiersema discusses how the American Outlaws formed, some of the most memorable moments in the organization, how soccer fans can become a member, what to expect from the […]
On the latest episode of Soccer Morning, Jason Davis features an interview with David Cartlidge. Jason kicks off today’s show with David Cartlidge (BeIN Sports) to discuss Barcelona’s 4-1 loss against Celta Vigo and the latest headlines across La Liga. Listen to the episode above or here. You can listen to […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Sky Sports presenter Hayley McQueen. During the interview, Hayley McQueen discusses her role as ambassador of the Football Foundation, what steps are being made to improve grassroots soccer, her relationship with her father (Manchester United legend […]
On the latest episode of Soccer Morning, Jason Davis features an interview with Ross Dunbar. Jason kicks off today’s show with Russ Dunbar (DW Sports, FOX Sports) as they discuss Robert Lewandowski’s five goal appearance against Wolfsburg and some of the headlines across the Bundesliga. Listen to the episode above […]
On the latest episode of Soccer Morning, Jason Davis features an interview with Kristan Heneage. Jason kicks off today’s show with Kristan Heneage as they discuss Diego Costa being charged for violent conduct by the English FA & West Ham’s win against Manchester City over the weekend. Listen to the […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with writer Ian Plenderleith. During the interview, Ian Plenderleith discusses his new book, Rock ‘n’ Roll Soccer: The Short Life and Fast Times of the North American Soccer League. Nate dives into the history of the league […]