The future of Kylian Mbappe and his protracted courtship by Real Madrid is expected to be the key theme of the transfer window that opened in Europe on Monday. Arsenal’s search for a proven goalscorer to spearhead their challenge for a first Premier League title since 2004 could also loom large. Manchester City meanwhile is widely expected […]
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Widespread opposition suggests a European Super League is still a non-starter despite court ruling
Thursday’s ruling by the European Court of Justice appears unlikely to lead to any changes to the soccer landscape on the European continent in the near future, after leagues, clubs, player representatives and fan groups immediately reiterated their opposition to any proposed Super League. The ruling by Europe’s top court found that UEFA, European soccer’s […]
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LAFC’s Giorgio Chiellini, the Italy and Juventus icon, calls time on playing career
Giorgio Chiellini (right), teamed up with Mexican star Carlos Vela in the middle of the 2022 season and with LAFC won MLS Cup 2022. The Italian’s retirement comes days after LAFC’s runner-up finish to the Columbus Crew in MLS Cup 2023. * * * * * * * * * *Giorgio Chiellini brought the curtain […]
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Turkish SuperLig suspended after ‘vile, inhumane’ referee attack
The Turkish SuperLig has been suspended indefinitely after a referee was punched by Ankaragucu’s president following a 1-1 draw with Rizespor, the country’s soccer federation (TFF) announced on Monday. Ankaragucu chief Faruk Koca floored referee Halil Umut Meler with a vicious punch to the face on the face following Monday’s game, leaving the official with a black eye. “This […]
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LaLiga: Superb Girona stuns champion Barca to take lead
Shock Spanish title contender Girona earned a historic 4-2 win over rival Barcelona on Sunday to move top of La Liga, with Coach Michel saying he believes his team can beat any opponent. Girona defeated its Catalan rivals for the first time ever in the top flight in a pulsating battle to rise two points above Real […]
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Luis Suarez fires farewell double to end Brazilian adventure
Luis Suarez scored twice in his farewell match for Gremio as the Brazilian team defeated Fluminense, 3-2, at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday. The 36-year-old Uruguayan icon, who has been linked with a move to join close friend Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, scored in the 43rd minute and then bagged […]
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What They're Saying: Pep Guardiola
“The better team won. Aston Villa were better than us. It was really difficult because they are really physical and able to control many aspects. That is the reason why they are up there, playing good football and we could not do it. It’s my duty, my job, to find a way to come back […]
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Soccer on TV
On Friday, the Men’s College Cup kicks off: Notre Dame-Oregon State and West Virginia-Clemson. ***************** Programming is always subject to change. Besides the exclusive streaming programming listed here, many networks make TV programming available on streaming devices — online, tablets and mobile. Check your local listings and network programming listings (All times are Eastern unless noted; […]
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What They're Saying: Luis Suarez
“The days before each game I take three pills and hours before playing I get an injection. If not, I can’t play. Hence the limp. I have to think that in maybe five years I won’t be able to play 5-a-side with my friends. The truth is that the first steps in the morning are […]
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A colossus in the shadow of a giant
In 2003, I watched Christine Sinclair burst onto the international soccer scene, scoring three goals at the World Cup as she contributed mightily to Canada’s historic fourth-placed finish. Yet that wasn’t the story of the tournament, as media was focused more on the SARS pandemic, Germany winning its first World Cup title, but most of […]