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Alexandre Lacazette’s time at Arsenal is coming to a close. The striker’s contract expired at the start of June, officially making him a free agent, and it didn’t take long for his next destination to be revealed. According to Fabrizio Romano, Lacazette is nearing a huge return to Ligue 1, where he’ll rejoin his former […]

The United States men’s national team took care of business on Wednesday night, blanking the visiting Moroccan side in the first of four World Cup warm-up matches slated this month. While the result went the USMNT’s favor, cruising to a victory 3-0 once the whistle sounded, Christian Pulisic was not completely happy with every aspect […]

Manchester United is looking to fortify the defense this summer and new manager Erik Ten Hag has already identified some potential transfer targets for the club. Amid frequent links to Ajax star Jurrien Timber, the latest Manchester United transfer rumor suggests the club has significant interest in Braga defender David Carmo. According to Manchester Evening […]

The USMNT is set to take the field for a friendly matchup against Morocco on Wednesday night. The international friendly, which will kick off at 7:30 p.m. EST from TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, will be Gregg Berhalter’s first chance to see his side in action since clinching a ticket to the 2022 World Cup […]

The United States is gearing up for the 2022 World Cup after clinching a ticket to Qatar back in March. Ahead of the USMNT’s coveted return to international soccer’s biggest stage, former team captain Landon Donovan issued a stern warning to the squad. Via Deadspin, Donovan revealed one key factor that could have a significant […]

Barcelona superstar defender Gerard Pique has found himself in the middle of a major controversy involving his pop-star wife, Shakira. According to various reports, the power couple have split up after the pop icon caught the Barcelona star in the act of cheating. The reports indicate that Pique has been living alone in his apartment […]

The USMNT is set to square off with Morocco in an international friendly bout on Wednesday, in something of a prelude to the 2022 World Cup. The friendly match will be the first time Gregg Berhalter’s takes the field since clinching a trip to Qatar for the World Cup. Players know that despite the friendly […]

Wednesday brings a very intriguing fixture as Argentina and Italy lock horns at Wembley Stadium in a game between the winners of the Copa America and Euro 2020, also known as Finalissima. Lionel Messi and Co. conquered CONMEBOL last summer in Brazil, while the Italians beat England in the final of the European Championships at […]

West Ham defender was seen kicking and slapping his cat on video in February, which resulted in him losing a sponsorship with Adidas while also getting fined for two weeks of salary. The UK courts have now decided on the punishment for Zouma and he will not face jail time. The center-back is expected to […]

After nine seasons, Gareth Bale is finally leaving Real Madrid this summer. It’s the end of an era for the Welshman, who won a boatload of hardware during his time at the Bernabeu. Although Bale wasn’t always the most loved player by Los Blancos fans and media towards the end of his tenure at the […]

Manchester United confirmed Wednesday that Paul Pogba will be leaving the club when his contract expires at the end of June: Once a Red, always a Red 🔴 Thank you for your service, @PaulPogba 👏#MUFC — Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 1, 2022 This will be the second time Pogba leaves Manchester United. He began his […]

After the disappointing season last year, FC Dallas are here to stay. The Texan team is very close to the top of the Western Conference, trailing LAFC by just four points. They currently occupy the second seed of the West, and they are just a single point behind the second team overall in the MLS, […]

Austin FC could be considered one of the surprises of the 2022 MLS season. Despite being in the league for the second time, after they finished second-to-last in the Western Conference, Austin FC now ranks as one of the best clubs in the entire league. They hold the fourth spot in the conference and sixth […]

Orlando City SC started the season off well enough to warrant a playoff spot. This relatively new franchise has struggled for the first few years, but they have built up their team over time. Orlando has made the playoffs without much success for the last two seasons and now might be dark horses to win […]

If one team in the MLS has impressed more than any other this season, it is Los Angeles FC. The proverbial younger brother of the more famous LA Galaxy, LAFC is coming off a season in which they missed the playoffs. That disappointing result stung the fanbase, players and ownership, steeling the franchise for a […]

Scotland and Ukraine will face off in UEFA Second Round qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup, with the winner going to face off versus Wales for a spot in the tournament. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our World Cup Qualifier odds series, which includes our Scotland-Ukraine prediction and pick we […]

NYCFC came into the MLS in 2015 and it seems like, in a certain sense, they are becoming the team to beat in the Big Apple. After the New York Red Bulls dominated for a very long time, the NYCFC squad came out to play last season. They had an average regular season but then […]

The Philadelphia Union are eyeing their seventh playoff run and fifth in a row. They started the season off well, sitting on 25 points from 14 matches. Of course, it is still early, as many things can change over the course of a season. Still, this Philadelphia team looks like that 2020 team that finished […]

It’s no secret that Romelu Lukaku struggled immensely in his first season back at Chelsea in 2021-22. He didn’t help his case either after a bombshell interview where the Belgian essentially said he should’ve never left Inter Milan, which upset a lot of Blues fans and members within the club as well. Since the Premier […]

Real Madrid is the champions of Europe, but in Lionel Messi’s eyes, they weren’t the best team in the UCL. On Monday, the PSG star revealed that he doesn’t believe Los Blancos necessarily deserved to win the most prestigious club competition in the world. Via TyC Sports: “Champions League are not always won by strongest […]

Barcelona star winger Ousmane Dembele faces an uncertain future at the club with his contract set to expire in June. The French international is said to be mulling a move away from Barca, though the club has recently expressed a renewed interest in keeping him at Camp Nou. While injuries have plagued his tenure at […]

Lionel Messi no longer has plans to return to Barcelona where he created his legend, but the Argentine superstar admits he still couldn’t understand what happened that led to his exit from the club. To recall, the 34-year-old talisman joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 after Barcelona said they can no longer afford to keep him. […]

Thibaut Courtois has cemented his place in Real Madrid history following his historic Champions League performance, but that hasn’t stopped Los Blancos from looking to the future at the goalkeeper. According to Fabrizio Romano, the next big American sensation is set to head overseas, as Real Madrid has begun plotting a bid for Chicago Fire […]

It’s been a rough couple of seasons for Timo Werner since his move to Chelsea from Leipzig, where he became the club’s all-time leading goalscorer. There were lofty expectations placed on the German when he moved for just over $50 million in 2020, and to say the least, those expectations have been far from met. […]

There is no question that Robert Lewandowski’s tenure with Bayern Munich is coming to a close. After eight successful seasons with the club, a pending deal from FC Barcelona was already expected to entice the Polish striker to leave the Bundesliga. However, few expected the Bayern star to leave in such a public fashion, a […]

Lionel Messi just finished up his first season with PSG, winning a Ligue 1 title and flashing his brilliance at different moments. While it wasn’t a signature Messi-type season that we got so used to seeing at Barcelona, he was also left battling some long-term issues from COVID-19. The Argentine tested positive for the virus […]

Real Madrid just pulled off the unthinkable and won their 14th Champions League title over the weekend despite being on the brink of elimination on three different occasions throughout the competition. A huge reason for their triumph is Karim Benzema, who enjoyed a campaign for the ages. That’s put him in the Ballon d’Or conversation, […]

After losing the Champions League final to Real Madrid, Liverpool striker Sadio Mane announced he will be leaving Anfield this summer in search of a fresh start elsewhere. His representatives have already met with Bayern Munich, who are very interested in the Senegalese international as an immediate replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who is set on […]

If it wasn’t already clear that Robert Lewandowski wants to leave Bayern Munich, it sure is now. With no new contract in sight and Barcelona waiting with a three-year deal, the Polish striker has sent a strong message to Bayern with his exit looming. Via Fabrizio Romano: “My era at Bayern is over. I don’t […]

Neymar has recently declared his desire to continue playing at PSG despite recent rumors that the club may look to sell him this summer. With Kylian Mbappe now having major sway in the club’s decision-making, one would imagine Neymar would be trying to get on his teammates’ good side. That didn’t seem to cross his […]

While Real Madrid was ultimately unsuccessful in their pursuit of Kylian Mbappe this summer, they won’t be too down in the dumps considering the club is celebrating its 14th Champions League title. Despite the constant rumors linking Mbappe to Real Madrid this summer when his contract at PSG expired, the young French superstar stunned the […]

Manchester United is looking to make some sweeping changes to the roster this summer. After it was reported that Erik Ten Hag would be backed with as much as £120,000,000 in the summer window, the new Manchester United boss has identified players atop his shortlist of transfer targets. Defense will be a key area of […]

Saint-Etienne will not be in Ligue 1 next season after losing their qualification battle against Auxerre via penalty shootout. Their defeat marks the first time since 2004 that the club will be out of France’s top flight, and the reaction from fans after the final whistle sounded was absolutely horrid. Rather than gracefully accept their […]

Eden Hazard’s time at Real Madrid has been disastrous, to say the least. Joining the club with lofty expectations after a historic reign at Chelsea, Hazard has failed to adapt to life in La Liga, falling out favor in the first team and scarcely managing to get game action. Despite his struggles across his first […]

As the club football season across Europe’s top five leagues officially came to a conclusion last week, all attention is set to shift to the upcoming summer transfer window. Among the storylines to follow centers on the ongoing contract extension saga between Robert Lewandowski and Bayern Munich. Speaking to Eleven Sports Poland at the 2022 […]

Real Madrid is still celebrating their Champions League victory over Liverpool, but that hasn’t stopped some players from thinking about their futures. Vinicius Jr., who scored the only goal in the 1-0 win, had a fiery take regarding his future at Real Madrid that will have fans of Los Blancos absolutely ecstatic. Via Fabrizio Romano, […]

Ralf Rangnick was set to remain with Manchester United as a consultant after Erik ten Hag took over the role as club manager. Well, that is no more, as Rangnick is now leaving Manchester United in order to focus on his duties as Austria’s coach. Manchester United released this statement Sunday on the decision, per […]

There had been rumblings ahead of Saturday’s Champions League Final that Sadio Mane wasn’t long for Liverpool, with Bayern Munich rumored as a likely destination. Well, after the Reds’ shocking 1-0 loss to Real Madrid, Mane has now made a decision on his future with the club. Indeed, Mane will be leaving Liverpool and is […]

Liverpool’s bid at a second UEFA Champions League title in four years came to an end on Saturday, as Real Madrid had the last laugh via a 1-0 win in this year’s final. As was the case for much of this season, Liverpool continually created stout goal-scoring chances and controlled the pace of play while […]