Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:59:35 GMT
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Cristiano Ronaldo says he won't be at Club World Cup, despite receiving 'plenty of offers'
The 40-year-old's Al Nassr contract expires on June 30 and FIFA president Infantino had suggested he might move ahead of the tournament...
Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:25:17 GMT
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Football's capacity to make men cry: 'I was buying milk and just burst into tears thinking about Palace'
After tearful scenes of jubilation and despair at football grounds, we explore the sport's remarkable ability to stir the emotions..
Sat, 07 Jun 2025 04:15:22 GMT
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Club World Cup team guide – Inter Miami: Messi's star power, slow start for Mascherano
Inter Miami have struggled this season under rookie coach Javier Mascherano. Can they make a splash at the Club World Cup?..
Sat, 07 Jun 2025 04:12:29 GMT
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Ange Postecoglou restored belief at Spurs — but they are right not to see him as a long-term solution
The peculiarity of a stubborn ideologue who produced underwhelming results with ‘his’ style, but won a trophy with the opposite approach..
Sat, 07 Jun 2025 04:10:21 GMT
Sat, 07 Jun 2025 04:04:45 GMT
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Club World Cup team guide - Monterrey: Ramos, a former Guardiola assistant and a rising star
Monterrey are a big club from northern Mexico with expectations normally reserved for elite clubs. Can they navigate a difficult CWC group?..
Sat, 07 Jun 2025 04:03:26 GMT
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Club World Cup team guide - Bayern Munich: A powerhouse progressing under Kompany
A guide to Bayern Munich, who are set to feature in the inaugural Club World Cup..
Sat, 07 Jun 2025 04:02:35 GMT
Sat, 07 Jun 2025 04:01:34 GMT
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Under-pressure Italy coach Luciano Spalletti vows to fight on after World Cup defeat to Norway
Spalletti insisted he wanted to “move forward” as national coach and that he had faith in his “project” after the defeat in Oslo...
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 22:30:05 GMT
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Davide Ancelotti joins Brazil coaching team to assist father Carlo
There had been managerial interest in Davide Ancelotti from clubs, including Scottish side Rangers and teams from Spain's second tier...
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 21:00:29 GMT
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Wave GM says they approached 2025 as a building year, now they're chasing the NWSL Shield
Wave general manager credits player buy-in for the team's rebound after difficult 2024 season...
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 21:00:12 GMT
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Cruz Azul spokesperson: Marsch 'out of line' for Whitecaps poisoning allegation
The Canada manager made unfounded accusations after three of his players fell ill following Vancouver's trip to Mexico...
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 20:10:28 GMT
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Jorginho joins Flamengo after Arsenal exit, will play in Club World Cup
Jorginho’s Arsenal contract was due to end on June 30 but the tournament begins on June 14, with Flamengo’s first game three days later...
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 18:39:58 GMT
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USMNT kicks off a summer of redemption and audition
With so many key figures missing out, there's a summer's worth of opportunity for USMNT World Cup hopefuls...
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 18:21:30 GMT
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Canada coach Jesse Marsch condemns U.S. treatment, 'lack of respect' for Ukraine
“As an American, the treatment that we have given the President of the Ukraine and the lack of respect really bothers me," Marsch said...
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:23:49 GMT
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Why Tottenham sacked Ange Postecoglou, the manager who ended their 17-year trophy drought
The inside story behind Levy's decision to sack Postecoglou, after a historically bad domestic season but also Europa League glory..
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:45:24 GMT
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Tottenham part company with Ange Postecoglou, Thomas Frank leading contender to take over
A decision on a replacement is anticipated next week with Thomas Frank, the Brentford head coach, the leading contender...
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:56:24 GMT
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Canada's Whitecaps players back in training after Marsch alleges 'poisoning' in Mexico
The Canada manager was not thrilled about the shape of three of his players following the Concacaf Champions Cup final..
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:34:42 GMT
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:00:42 GMT
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Brenden Aaronson: My game in my words
From playing different positions to leading the press, the Leeds and USMNT attacking midfielder talks us through how he plays soccer..
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:00:27 GMT
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:01:55 GMT
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The debate over Lamine Yamal's 'true' rookie card and its skyrocketing value
Yamal's trading card values have shot up, but some suspect foul play ..
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:00:25 GMT
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Lamine Yamal and the curious finish that shows why he is different
The 17-year-old was at his rampant best in Spain's 5-4 win vs France — but it was his second goal that gave a glimpse of how unusual he is..
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 05:45:32 GMT
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Arsenal and the importance of finding a transfer-window balance
This transfer window provides an opportunity to recruit talent not just for next season, but beyond. How do Arteta and Berta marry the two?..
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 04:16:59 GMT
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Jay Emmanuel-Thomas - from Arsenal youth captain to shame and prison for drug smuggling
The story is one of a lower-league footballer who fell to temptation, with his lies and deceit bringing shame and now a prison sentence..
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 04:15:28 GMT
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Ravel Morrison interview: Older, wiser and ‘moving on’ after Manchester United troubles
The player once heralded as the future of English football opens up about mistakes made, ADHD, his relationship with managers and the future..
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 04:14:38 GMT
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Philipp Lahm: Wirtz and Musiala are artists who can become complete at Liverpool and Bayern Munich
The young talents have plenty still to learn but, within a clear structure with club and country, they can become complete players..
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 04:14:24 GMT
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How does the Club World Cup work? Tournament format, schedule, bracket and rules
The 2025 Club World Cup, which is taking place in the United States, gets under way on June 14 and runs until July 13..
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 04:01:50 GMT
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Ex-Arsenal talent jailed for drug smuggling, who can beat Spain at World Cup?
Today in TAFC: The former Arsenal star who ended up in jail for drugs smuggling, Spain beat France to enhance World Cup credentials...
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 04:00:18 GMT
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 23:37:58 GMT
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Uzbekistan's World Cup dream realised: Tears, near-misses and making amends for 'stolen goals'
The Central Asian country of almost 40m inhabitants has come close before, but now can finally celebrate reaching its first World Cup..
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 22:36:22 GMT
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Spain 5 France 4 - Genius Yamal, sublime team goal and Cherki wonderstrike in Nations League semi-final thriller
Spain and France played out a classic in Stuttgart...
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:56:41 GMT
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World Cup travel ban fallout is 'part of what it means to host an event': State Dept
The ban leaves nationals from over a dozen countries at risk of being blocked from entering the United States for the 2026 World Cup...
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 19:16:53 GMT
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Uzbekistan, Jordan qualify for World Cup for first time
South Korea also qualified for the competition for the 11th consecutive time...
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:06:37 GMT
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Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:20:08 GMT
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Sir Dave Brailsford was an architect of Man Utd's 'disaster' season but his legacy is still salvageable
The INEOS executive could not deliver immediate results and only time will tell if his long-term impact will be more successful..
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:26:06 GMT
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USMNT Gold Cup squad: Dest out; Injuries shape Pochettino's final 26-man roster
Another key omission caps the roster-building exercise for the USMNT, which is seeking to rebound from some disappointing results...
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:00:49 GMT
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Canada names 26-player Gold Cup squad: Takeaways as Jonathan David included
Jesse Marsch has picked his squad for the tournament in the U.S. and Canada, as Les Rouges aims for its first trophy since 2000...
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:00:02 GMT
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England name squad for Euro 2025, Lauren James included after injury
Goalkeeper Mary Earps, centre-back Millie Bright, and forward Fran Kirby had all already withdrawn themselves from selection...
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:00:21 GMT
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Thousands of Club World Cup tickets unsold, Brailsford steps back, Ronaldo's Portugal winner
Today in TAFC: Thousands of Club World Cup tickets unsold, Ronaldo scores winner for Portugal in Nations League, Brailsford out at Man Utd...
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:23:32 GMT
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This Week in Sports Trivia: June 5, 2025
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz...
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:00:37 GMT
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:42:25 GMT
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Matija Sarkic: The legacy, the grief and the unanswered questions – one year on
The death of the Millwall and Montenegro player still hangs heavy over his family, but they are determined for his name to live on..
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:14:07 GMT
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:06:10 GMT
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FIFA's Club World Cup architect on the tournament, backlash and its future
Mattias Grafström played a big role in the creation of the Club World Cup and addresses pressing questions ahead of the tournament's opener..
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:12:59 GMT
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FIFA slashes ticket prices for Club World Cup opener, tens of thousands unsold for Inter Miami game
Sources have told The Athletic that FIFA has been concerned that the opening match has not been selling as well as expected...
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:15:14 GMT
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Canada turns to Manchester United's academy for its latest multinational recruit
Gabriele Biancheri is an up-and-coming talent for Man United, and Canada is hoping to add him to a formidable group of young dual-nationals..
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:44:20 GMT
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Real Madrid hold talks with Franco Mastantuono's representatives, PSG also interested in midfielder
The 17-year-old has a €45m release clause in his River Plate contract, which runs until 2026...
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:34:47 GMT
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How Caoimhin Kelleher landed an Irish grassroots club a cash windfall that could last '100 years'
Kelleher has joined Brentford for an initial £12.5m — but the deal will have a huge impact on a third-tier team from the Republic of Ireland..
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:00:27 GMT
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Down to Business: Multi-club ownership is growing in women's soccer, but 'execution is everything'
Down to Business with Asli Pelit takes you through the exciting, fast-paced (and sometimes confusing) corporate side of women's soccer...
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:01:10 GMT
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A good news week for Man Utd? Plus: City's £46m Reijnders fee, Pochettino on Pulisic
Today in TAFC: Bruno Fernandes to stay at Manchester United, a £46m fee agreed by City for Reijnders. Pochettino's pointed Pulisic comments...
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:30:00 GMT
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Didier Deschamps on the brilliance of Doue and Yamal - and why he can't 'copy and paste' PSG's success
Deschamps speaks about PSG's Champions League success, the form of Mbappe, and making decisions for the future of this France team, not him..
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:12:22 GMT
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 21:06:56 GMT
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Pochettino likens Pulisic to USA's Messi, addresses stars passing on Gold Cup
The USMNT manager joined two program legends for a podcast interview and discussed his star player's absence for the upcoming Gold Cup...
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:29:31 GMT
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:24:25 GMT
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Jonathan Morgan exhibited 'bullying behaviour', called Maddy Cusack a 'psycho', hearing told
A preliminary hearing on Tuesday heard evidence relating to the circumstances that preceded Cusack's death in September 2023...
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:04:05 GMT
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:38:16 GMT
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The Athletic FC: Mbeumo to Man Utd? Pivotal week for Wirtz, Messi trading cards to be remade
Today in TAFC - the return of the DealSheet featuring Wirtz and Mbeumo wanting a Man Utd move. Plus: Messi trading cards to be remade..
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:08:52 GMT
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The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more
Welcome to the first edition of The Athletic's Transfer DealSheet for the summer transfer window..
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:05:30 GMT
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Real Madrid Transfer DealSheet: Summer window latest, key targets and likely exits
A summer of change is already well underway at Madrid..
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 06:40:54 GMT
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Who owns La Liga's 20 clubs: A Wimbledon semi-finalist, Pep Guardiola's brother and a private detective
The owner of every La Liga club from 2024-25 explained..
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:12:37 GMT
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Why has there never been a challenger to the Premier League like LIV Golf or the XFL?
Football is awash with mega-rich investors. Might some of them create a league to compete with England's dominant top division?..
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:10:00 GMT
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:01:09 GMT
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Michael Bradley, David Edgar join Jesse Marsch's Canada coaching staff as guests
Bradley, the former USMNT captain, will link up with Canada temporarily as he continues his burgeoning coaching career...
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:59:11 GMT
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Maurizio Sarri returns as Lazio head coach after Marco Baroni departure
The Italian spent almost three years in charge of Lazio between 2021 and 2024, finishing second in the 2022-23 Serie A season...
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:42:13 GMT
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Topps remaking more Lionel Messi autograph cards following its own 'investigation'
Leading trading card grader PSA has now declined to authenticate Messi autograph cards from at least five different Topps sets..
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:00:53 GMT
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Inside Paris chaos: Violence and disorder prove familiar footnote to historic game
The havoc in the capital city shows that even at the most glorious moments in France’s footballing history, tragedy has seldom been far away..
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:23:53 GMT
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Champions League 2024-25 review: Games of the tournament, best players and predictions for next season
Ahmed Walid, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Dermot Corrigan review this season's Champions League..
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 04:12:30 GMT
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We watched PSG win Champions League final with a professional head coach - here’s what we learned
It was one of the great performances in a European final and we watched it with manager Ian Cathro. Here, he talks us through how PSG did it..
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 04:10:16 GMT
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There's much to like about PSG stars - but conflict in watching Champions League win
The European champions are a fantastic team full of exciting young players, but the club's backstory must not be overlooked..
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 04:07:06 GMT
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Inter, the weight of expectation and what happens next
Fifty-nine games and the work is only just beginning. Football relentlessly moves on. But how will Inter?..
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 04:05:24 GMT
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TAFC: The start of a PSG dynasty, MLS clubs mix with the big boys, and a Neymar nightmare
TAFC: Will PSG's historic victory over Inter be the start of them dominating Europe? And what happened to Neymar over the weekend?..
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 04:05:24 GMT
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Football shirt restoration: The next frontier in the vintage kit market?
A new trend is emerging in the retro kit world, with enthusiasts repairing damaged shirts - but does this change what we consider 'vintage'?..
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 04:03:28 GMT
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Cruz Azul dismantles MLS's Whitecaps to claim Concacaf Champions Cup title
This was never a contest, as La Maquina claimed a record-tying seventh Concacaf club title in emphatic fashion...
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 03:29:32 GMT
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Sounders protest MLS' Club World Cup player payout cap, backed by MLSPA
A stipulation in the MLS CBA, agreed upon before the expanded Club World Cup was created, limits what players can make this summer..
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 01:13:37 GMT
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Real Madrid leapfrog Man City into UEFA rankings top spot, Man United stay above Arsenal
UEFA's ranking system is determined using a point-based system over a rolling five-year period...
Sun, 01 Jun 2025 17:02:23 GMT
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Atalanta's Gian Piero Gasperini leaves Serie A club after nine years in charge
Gasperini, 67, has transformed Atalanta into a regular in the Champions League and guided the club to Europa League success in 2023-24...
Sun, 01 Jun 2025 16:32:11 GMT
Sun, 01 Jun 2025 15:00:04 GMT
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Leverkusen close to signing Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken in €10m transfer
Leverkusen are set to the transfer of Flekken, while Brentford remain interested in Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher...
Sun, 01 Jun 2025 13:34:08 GMT
Sun, 01 Jun 2025 13:07:20 GMT
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The smile of PSG’s Senny Mayulu that says everything about Champions League glory
Senny Mayulu's celebration after scoring in PSG's 5-0 Champions League final win over Inter, says everything about him and his team...
Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:00:02 GMT
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Paris disorder - two dead and hundreds injured across France after PSG's Champions League victory
Some 491 arrests in Paris have been made while police confirmed a 23-year-old man was killed after being hit by a vehicle in the city...
Sun, 01 Jun 2025 11:58:03 GMT
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The USWNT basks in the return of Naomi Girma - their 'security blanket'
The Chelsea center-back returned to USWNT action against China and offered a reminder of her qualities as Emma Hayes' side dominated..
Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:05:30 GMT
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Battle of the Broadcasts: Reviewing TNT, CBS Sports' Champions League final
The UEFA Champions League final was presented in far different ways on either side of the Atlantic...
Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:00:34 GMT
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LAFC's Club World Cup play-in triumph was culminating moment, says coach Cherundolo
A thrilling play-in game bodes well for the impending Club World Cup...
Sun, 01 Jun 2025 09:49:46 GMT
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Watching PSG's Champions League win in Paris: Fireworks and flares before post-match disorder
Charlie Eccleshare takes in PSG's Champions League win at the French Open, the Parc des Princes - and on the streets of Paris...
Sun, 01 Jun 2025 07:26:39 GMT
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PSG craved Champions League glory but Messi, Mbappe and Beckham couldn’t deliver. Doue could
After a galaxy of superstars passed through PSG without winning the Champions League, Desire Doue, 19, delivered what they could not...
Sun, 01 Jun 2025 06:22:10 GMT
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How West Germany won the 1954 World Cup: Herberger tactics, injured Puskas, group stage mind games?
West Germany lost 8-3 to Hungary in the group stages of the 1954 World Cup... only to meet them again in the final...
Sun, 01 Jun 2025 04:10:25 GMT
Sun, 01 Jun 2025 01:50:47 GMT
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USWNT midfield stands out in 3-0 win over China, Sam Coffey tallies second U.S. goal
Coach Emma Hayes also gave 32-year-old Lo'eau LaBonta her first U.S. minutes...
Sat, 31 May 2025 23:51:18 GMT
Sat, 31 May 2025 22:43:19 GMT
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Spirit coach Jonatan Giráldez to take OL Lyonnes job, Adrián González to lead Washington
Assistant coach González will take over as head coach upon Giráldez's departure...
Sat, 31 May 2025 22:14:42 GMT
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Simone Inzaghi: 'Not the right time' to talk about Inter future after Champions League final defeat
Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal have presented the 49-year-old Italian with a lucrative offer to leave San Siro...
Sat, 31 May 2025 22:14:21 GMT
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Luis Enrique's PSG produced a footballing exhibition to destroy Inter and win Champions League
In a way, football came home on Saturday night. This tournament was invented in Paris in 1954. And now, finally, PSG have won it... ..
Sat, 31 May 2025 22:02:17 GMT
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Champions League final: PSG 5 Inter 0 - Desire Doue stars as Parisians end long wait to become European champions
The Athletic's writers analyse Paris Saint-Germain's historic victory in the 2025 Champions League final..
Sat, 31 May 2025 20:54:20 GMT
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CBS Sports strikes deal for Women's Champions League in U.S.
The new deal will see the broadcaster, and streaming service Paramount+, screen all 75 matches from the tournament exclusively through 2030...
Sat, 31 May 2025 18:52:37 GMT
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Manchester United named world’s second most valuable soccer club; 8 MLS teams in top 30
United are valued at $6.6billion (£5.2bn) with Real Madrid topping the global list for a fourth successive year at $6.75bn...
Sat, 31 May 2025 17:23:25 GMT
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USWNT match-worn jerseys to be auctioned off while they’re being worn
During the USWNT’s friendly against China on Saturday, MatchWornShirts will launch its first live auction tied to a game...
Sat, 31 May 2025 16:21:01 GMT
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