Andy Scott, Author at Soccer America

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Brest in dreamland after perfect start to debut Champions League campaign

by Andy ScottOctober 21, 2024October 21, 2024

Brest is one of the most modest clubs ever to take part in the Champions League.

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Ligue 1: Monaco aims to last in title fight with PSG

by Andy ScottOctober 17, 2024October 17, 2024

Monaco have had a fine start to the season at home and in Europe, and are hoping to last the pace in the Ligue 1 title race ahead of a stiff test of their credentials against Lille this weekend.

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Kylian Mbappe’s golden-boy image takes a hit amid negative headlines

by Andy ScottOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024

Kylian Mbappe is hoping his recent move to Real Madrid will take his already glittering career on the pitch to new heights, but the French superstar has become embroiled in off-field difficulties in recent months. In an ideal world, the 25-year-old former Paris Saint-Germain striker would have been able to focus fully on settling in […]

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FIFA under attack for changes to men’s international match calendar and tournament expansions

by Andy ScottOctober 14, 2024October 14, 2024

Major bodies representing players and clubs in Europe on Monday filed a complaint to the European Commission accusing FIFA of abusing its position.

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Ancelotti holds hands up as Real Madrid’s long unbeaten run ends

by Andy ScottOctober 2, 2024October 2, 2024

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said criticism of his team was well deserved after their long unbeaten run came to an end in a 1-0 defeat against Lille in France in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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Bayern hits nine, Real Madrid and Liverpool win as new Champions League kicks off

by Andy ScottSeptember 17, 2024September 17, 2024

Bayern Munich became the first team to score nine goals in a game in the modern Champions League.

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UEFA Nations League: France and Italy win

by Andy ScottSeptember 10, 2024September 10, 2024

Italy kept up their perfect start to the UEFA Nations League on Monday,

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Lyon’s first win of Ligue 1 season comes Gift-wrapped

by Andy ScottAugust 30, 2024August 30, 2024

Substitute Gift Orban scored twice as Lyon came back from 3-1 down to beat Strasbourg 4-3 in Ligue 1 on Friday and claim their first win of the new season.Lyon had lost their opening two matches of the campaign and so came into this encounter at their Groupama Stadium already under pressure. Americans Abroad: Tanner […]