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Mauricio Pochettino hasn’t yet been shown the door at PSG, but his sacking is expected to be announced in the coming days. With that in mind, the club will be looking to find a replacement to take over in the French capital immediately and according to Jason Burt of the Telegraph, Paris is strongly considering […]

Pop sensation Shakira and Barcelona soccer star Gerard Pique have officially split up. The long-term couple announced the news in a joint statement released by Shakira’s publicist. “We regret to confirm that we are separating. For the well-being of our children, who are our top priority, we are asking for respect of their privacy. Thank […]

Vancouver Whitecaps will play hosts to Real Salt Lake in a game that could see the Whitecaps back in true playoff contention, or RSL further strengthening their spot near the top of the standings. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLS odds series, which includes our Vancouver-Salt Lake prediction and […]

It was a tumultuous campaign for Manchester United, who failed to make the Champions League after finishing in sixth place with just 58 points in 38 Premier League games. Despite failing to live up to expectations, however, Cristiano Ronaldo was a lone bright spot in his first season back at Old Trafford, scoring 24 goals […]

The 2021-22 UEFA Nations League campaign has officially arrived and Saturday brings a tantalizing clash in Italy vs Germany on matchday 1 in Bologna. The Azzurri, who won Euro 2020 last summer, were absolutely dominated earlier in the week in the Finalissima against Argentina, suffering a 3-0 defeat. To make matters worse, Italy is also […]

Karim Benzema is the favorite to win the Ballon d’Or after his brilliant 2021-22 season, and the Real Madrid forward has no doubts he has it in the bag. Real Madrid won three titles this campaign, recently bagging the Champions League and the La Liga title to go along with their Spanish Super Cup trophy. […]

Real Madrid superstar Karim Benzema had an incredible 2021-22 season that catapulted him to the Ballon d’Or conversation, and according to him, Cristiano Ronaldo played a big role in his rise. Benzema has learned a lot playing alongside Ronaldo during his nine-year stay in Real Madrid, though he admitted that he can never match what […]

Real Madrid has been heavily linked with a move for emerging star goalie, Gaga Slonina. The 18-year-old American currently plays in the MLS for the Chicago Fire, but Los Blancos have been looming over a potential transfer to secure the services of the future USMNT star. According to the latest reports, Chicago has rejected Real […]

An intriguing UEFA Nations League matchup is on slate for Friday, as France will play host to Denmark in a League A, Group 1 battle. These are two of the top countries in world football, so fans will be in for a treat when they take the field on Friday. Guy Stephan will be looking […]

The UEFA Nations League is back in full swing ahead of the 2022 World Cup and fans will be treated to a top-tier matchup on Saturday. Belgium and the Netherlands are set to square off in a UEFA Nations League A Group 4 clash on Friday, pinning two of the world’s Top 10 ranked teams […]

The 2021-22 UEFA Nations League is officially underway and we already have some tantalizing fixtures on hand. In Group A4, Belgium vs Netherlands highlight Friday’s action as the two sides clash in their first competitive game in over 20 years, having previously only played each other in international friendles. The Belgians failed to live up […]

Liverpool talisman Mo Salah enjoyed a breathtaking campaign for the Reds. He led the Premier League in goals and assists, scoring 23 times and setting up another 13. Despite winning the Golden Boot, top playmaker, and two domestic trophies, Salah revealed he’d give it all up just for the chance to play the Champions League […]

Wednesday marked the first of four matches for the USMNT in June, this time it was a friendly in Cincinnati against fellow World Cup qualifier Morocco. Goals from Brenden Aaronson, Timothy Weah, and Haji Wright from the penalty spot gave the USMNT a very comfortable 3-0 win over a side who finished in the quarterfinals […]

Paul Pogba’s tenure at Manchester United is officially up, with the superstar midfielder becoming a free agent at the onset of June. No longer under contract at Manchester United, Pogba has begun negotiations over a potential return to Juventus, according to reports. Fabrizio Romano indicates that Juve has offered an initial contract to Pogba, one […]

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 […]