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On Wednesday, the final World Cup Qualifiers –with the exception of the European qualifying match between Wales and Ukraine which was postponed until June amid the conflict in Ukraine — will take place. After years of qualifiers, friendlies, and continental tournaments, all that stands between football fans and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will […]

England cruised to a convincing 3-0 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday at Wembley Stadium, but the flurry of boos that rained down on defender Harry Maguire stole the spotlight. Every time the Manchester United captain touched the ball in the early moments of the fixture, Three Lions fans expressed their displeasure with him. While […]

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford was one of several England players who were racially abused on social media after the Three Lions’ defeat in the Euro 2020 final against Italy in penalties. Now, the Crown Prosecution Service in the UK has laid the hammer down, throwing a 19-year-old in jail for his racial slurs towards […]

Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes is having himself quite the Tuesday. After scoring a stunning brace and clinching Portugal’s ticket to the 2022 World Cup in a 2-0 win over North Macedonia, Fernandes is set to return to Manchester with a juicy new contract awaiting him at Old Trafford. According to Fabrizio Romano, Fernandes is […]

Denmark superstar attacking midfielder Christian Eriksen suffered a horrific health scare less than a year ago during the Euro 2020 tournament while playing in front of his home fans at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark. Eriksen collapsed after experiencing cardiac arrest in the middle of the game, in what was a terrifying scene. He’s since […]

For the first time in 36 years, the Canadian Men’s National Team is going to the World Cup. It’s still hard to comprehend, but Canada has been absolutely phenomenal in CONCACAF qualifying, tasting defeat just once and conceding a mere six times in 13 games in the octagon. While the likes of Mexico and the […]

After stunning Italy in the semifinals, North Macedonia has advanced to Europe’s World Cup Qualifying Finals, where they’ll look to stage an upset of Portugal to clinch their ticket to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The winner of this game will secure their spot in the 2022 World Cup, so needless to say, both […]

We often think of the World Cup as the greatest stage for the world’s greatest players, however, not every country makes every World Cup. Someone has to miss out, and often, countries with some of the world’s greatest players miss out on qualification for one reason or another. In this specific post, we’ll be looking […]

While Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich awaits the sale of the club by the UK government, the Russian billionaire has been attempting to broker peace between his native Russia and Ukraine. According to the BBC, during peace talks that were held along in Kyiv, along the Ukraine-Belarus border on March 3, 2022, Abramovich and two other […]

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta’s latest press conference will have fans delighted, though it wasn’t without some mystery. On Monday, Laporta revealed that Barcelona had completed the signings of two star players on free transfers. The catch, however, was that he wasn’t allowed to reveal who those players were. Of course, it’s widely known that […]

As Manchester United continues to weigh its options regarding the club’s next head coach, Derby County skipper Wayne Rooney has seen his name bounced around a time or two. The Manchester United legend has long been tabbed as a potential manager of the future for the club, and he spoke out on the matter again […]

Manchester United is fighting tooth and nail to secure a Champions League berth this term. They currently sit four points back of Arsenal for the final UCL spot with minimal time left in the campaign. Given their lack of finishing, the Red Devils are looking to bring in another striker this summer to either pair […]

Cristiano Ronaldo is 37-years-old, yet he still possesses the athleticism of a 25-year-old. While the legendary striker isn’t exactly playing at the highest level with Manchester United this term, Ronaldo has still enjoyed his moments of brilliance at both the club and country level. On Tuesday, Cristiano will be looking to send Portugal to the […]

The USMNT entered Sunday night’s World Cup qualifier against Panama looking to inch closer to guaranteeing a spot at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Not only did they win, they did so with a resounding 5-1 victory. In the win, U.S. striker Christian Pulisic notched his first-ever hat trick with the U.S. National Team. […]

Fans of international football had an absolute treat last March 24. Well, except the Italians. Italy got upset at home by North Macedonia, 1-0 in the semifinal of the European World Cup Qualifiers. With the defeat, Italy failed to book a ticket to the World Cup for the second straight edition. To provide some context, […]

It is the final stretch of CONCACAF Qualification for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. With Canada securing a spot, only two direct qualification spots are left. Mexico and USA are tied for second place, with Costa Rica and Panama breathing down their necks. However, it all should be resolved on Sunday. Mexico is expected […]

The Champions League has reached its final stages. By May 28, we will know the winner and there are eight teams left in the running. The quarterfinals are sure to have fireworks, as the marquee matchup will be between Chelsea and Real Madrid. It has really been a great edition of the biggest club competition […]

The CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers continue Sunday when the USA hosts Panama in a crucial showdown between two sides still vying to secure their place at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. As it stands, the USMNT sits second in the group, having earned 22 points through its first 12 games. Panama is not far […]

Manchester United is in the midst of another poor season. The Red Devils are far removed from their glory days under legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Since Fergie left in 2013, Manchester United has won just one FA Cup, one EFL Cup, and one Europa League. They signed Cristiano Ronaldo in the last summer transfer […]

The way this season  started, many had Barcelona out of the Champions League for next year. They finished third in their Champions League group, lagged heavily in La Liga, and generally looked poor. Then, Xavi took over and they blossomed into a wonderful team playing that world-famous Barcelona football. They are in the top four […]

In what is shaping up to be the story of the summer, Kylian Mbappe is likely leaving PSG on a free transfer. The French superstar is out of contract in July and it is increasingly likely that he will be Real Madrid bound. The Spanish giants offered €200 million last summer, even though he was […]

Barcelona has undergone grand changes both on and off the pitch over the managerial reign of Xavi Hernandez, which has caught the attention of former Barca midfielder Ronaldinho. In speaking to ESPN Deportes’ “Ahora o Nunca” program, Ronaldinho offered a stamp of approval to his former Barca teammate. “Well I think he has everything to […]

Over the past year, Barcelona has resolved multiple contract dilemmas, which have included signing midfielder Pedri to a multiyear extension deal. Barca president Joan Laporta still has several contract matters to address, including with the situations revolving around Ronald Araujo and Gavi. In speaking to the Spanish-based outlet El Periodico, Laporta confirmed that there have […]

When Barcelona invested €145 million in Ousmane Dembele in 2017, there were some doubters. He had a ton of potential, but the price was way too high and Dembele had Neymar’s shoes to fill, as he moved on to PSG. Five years later, the doubters were right. Dembele has been permanently injured and managed only […]

It has been a rough few years for Gareth Bale in Real Madrid. After they won the 13th Champions League in 2018 and Cristiano Ronaldo left, Gareth Bale was supposed to be the next guy up. Unfortunately, injuries and some issues outside of football kept the Welsh star from really taking Ronaldo’s place. In the […]

It has been a really frustrating season for Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian arrived in a monster deal this summer, as Chelsea paid €110 million for the forward. Unfortunately for the Blues and for Lukaku, it has not gone well, as he only scored five goals in the Premier League and 12 in all competitions. As […]

PSG is preparing to lose talisman Kylian Mbappe this summer as he eyes a dream move to Real Madrid on a free transfer. That being said, they will need to find a replacement for their most productive player. According to Football Insider, PSG is interested in Chelsea outcast Romelu Lukaku, who is clearly not enjoying […]

Even at this late stage in his career, Gerard Pique has remained as a starter for Barcelona. The 35-year-old Spanish defender has logged 22 starts in La Liga play so far this season. Overall, Pique has two more seasons remaining on his current contract with Barca. Even as there has been much outside talk that […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has a stake in Liverpool, and now another person involved with the Lakers could be an owner of Chelsea in the near future. A group featuring Lakers and Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly has advanced to the next stage of the process to buy the Premier League club, according to […]

North Macedonian players woke up Friday morning to find that no, it’s not a dream, they really pulled off potentially the greatest upset in World Cup Qualifying in a generation. If you didn’t see it, in the 92nd minute of their semifinal against Italy, North Macedonia got a sensational goal from Aleksandar Trajkovski to bring […]

On Thursday night, the U.S. Men’s National Team played to a nil-nil draw at Estadio Azteca against Mexico. The USMNT were looking for their first win in that stadium during a World Cup Qualifying match in the long, storied rivalry. The game did not come without chances for both sides. Arguably the two best chances […]

Over last year’s summer transfer window, Barcelona president Joan Laporta revamped the club by signing multiple notable talents on free transfer deals. Laporta could end up opting for this approach once again later this year. For one, Chelsea right-back Cesar Azpilicueta has been linked with a move to Barca over the upcoming summer transfer window. […]

The Italy national team suffered arguably the biggest upset defeat of the year on Thursday, as North Macedonia clinched a 1-0 win to move on to face Portugal in the Path C final of the UEFA playoffs for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Italy maintained possession with ease over the course of the match, as […]

For the second time in a row, Italy will not be in the World Cup. The Italian national team suffered a shocking and brutal defeat at the hands of North Macedonia on Thursday, resulting in the team once again missing out on the World Cup. They shockingly failed to qualify in 2018, and despite winning […]

Manchester United brought in Bruno Fernandes in the 2021 January transfer window from Sporting Lisbon and he’s been a key player ever since. Now, they’re looking to extend his current deal for the long-term as he continues to be an important piece of the project at Old Trafford. Contract talks have been ongoing since last […]

The United States and Mexico are set to face off in a pivotal CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying match Thursday night, with both sides hoping to better position themselves to clinch a berth to Qatar. As it stands, Mexico and the USMNT are knotted up at 21 points through their first 11 qualifying matchups, though the […]

Paul Pogba hasn’t been happy at Manchester United for quite some time, with the midfielder constantly being linked with a move away from the club. His current contract at Old Trafford is set to expire this summer, with the likes of PSG, Juventus, and Real Madrid interested. However, there is evidently one team that Pogba […]

Cristiano Ronaldo knows how important it is for Portugal to win their upcoming showdown with Turkey. After all, losing means the death of their World Cup 2022 hopes. With that said, the Manchester United striker vowed that he will be on “total focus” to get Portugal its rightful place in the competition. Portugal missed out […]

Barcelona made some major moves in the January transfer window, bringing in the likes of Ferran Torres and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Both players have injected life into Xavi’s side, playing a key part in their 4-0 routing of Real Madrid on the weekend. Now, Barca is bringing in another talented player this summer on a free […]