Mauricio Pochettino believes Chelsea should lose their 2016-17 Premier League crown because of financial regulation violations, with the trophy reassigned to Tottenham, whom he guided to the runners-up position that season. In July, the Football Association imposed a £10m penalty on Chelsea and issued a suspended transfer ban covering two windows after identifying several offences […]
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With the 2026 World Cup approaching and possible regulatory changes on the horizon, Major League Soccer entered its summer transfer period amid uncertainty, contrasting approaches and unprecedented investment. This was the fourth window since MLS began permitting clubs to buy players from domestic rivals with standard transfer fees instead of relying exclusively on general allocation […]
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Two months after the United States men’s national team suffered a disappointing World Cup exit, head coach Mauricio Pochettino has returned to work. When the former Tottenham and PSG boss took charge in 2024, many considered him a temporary appointment intended to help the team make the most of its first home World Cup in […]
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Amid growing criticism of Fifa from several confederations and supporters, Thierry Henry has urged footballers to speak up as a political struggle over the leadership of the international game develops. The former Arsenal and Barcelona attacker, now a television analyst, discussed the issue on Tuesday with Kate Scott and Jamie Carragher ahead of this season’s […]
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Inter Miami interim manager Guillermo Hoyos praised Lionel Messi in glowing terms after the Argentine star scored four times in a Major League Soccer game for the first time in his career, powering his side to a 7-1 victory over CF Montreal on Saturday. Messi also supplied an assist during the emphatic win, which arrived […]
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Inter Miami have appointed former Argentina international Cristian “Kily” González as their new head coach, according to two people with knowledge of the discussions. César Luis Merlo was the first to disclose the development. The appointment brings interim manager Guillermo Hoyos’ spell in charge of the South Florida team to an end. He may already […]
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Rangers have agreed to sign striker Kevin Kelsy from Major League Soccer club Portland Timbers, according to a source familiar with the transfer. The source spoke anonymously because they did not have permission to discuss the agreement publicly. The move is valued at $13m (£9.5m), with the total potentially rising if Kelsy achieves specified performance […]
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San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York entered no-contest pleas to two criminal charges following his arrest at an Ohio trailer park over the weekend. A San Francisco news outlet reported that York was originally detained on suspicion of soliciting prostitution, but that allegation was later changed to disorderly conduct. He also faced a charge of […]
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A young child unexpectedly ran onto the pitch during Saturday’s Major League Soccer game between Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes, prompting a surprised television analyst to announce that a baby was on the field. With roughly 90 seconds remaining in Minnesota’s 5-1 victory at PayPal Park in San Jose, California, the toddler entered […]
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Lionel Messi has received a fine after striking an opposing player during a Major League Soccer match. The 39-year-old Inter Miami attacker reacted against Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan during Wednesday’s game, making contact with the back of his head. The Argentina international seemed frustrated after Sullivan caught him with an elbow once the ball […]
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