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Ballon d'Or shake up as UEFA agrees new deal
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Friday, 03 November 2023 06:44
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFootball's most prestigious individual prize, the Ballon d'Or, will be co-organised by UEFA from next year, giving the European governing body a global event that traditionally out-ranks FIFA's own world awards.The deal comes seven years after a previous partnership between the French organisers of the award and world governing body FIFA ended.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more…
From Ten Hag to ownership: Man United's biggest issues
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Friday, 03 November 2023 06:08
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsManchester United's disastrous season continued with a 3-0 home defeat to Newcastle United on Wednesday, and the problems are mounting at Old Trafford. Manager Erik ten Hag said after their Carabao Cup exit that he's "a fighter," but he's under pressure after a run of eight defeats from 15 games to start the 2023-24 campaign.Ten Hag and United…
Has Dortmund-Bayern lost luster in Bundesliga title race?
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Thursday, 02 November 2023 19:11
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSo who saw Saarbrücken becoming a serious part of the narrative this week? Bayern Munich's Blamage (a great German word for "disgrace") in the DFB-Pokal has only added another layer of interest and complexity to assessing how Saturday's showpiece event might go.Internationally, the Borussia Dortmund-vs.-Bayern "Klassiker," as it has come to be known, is an important selling point…
From 'mess' to NWSL Championship contender: how Gotham FC's nightmare ended
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Thursday, 02 November 2023 10:24
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFrom the outside, NJ/NY Gotham FC's mere presence in the National Women's Soccer League semifinals, where they'll face the Portland Thorns on Sunday, is a remarkable achievement.A year ago, Gotham endured one of the worst seasons in league history, losing a record 12 straight games, including five straight by shutout. The team finished last in the league and…
Atlanta's Giakoumakis beats Messi to MLS award
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Thursday, 02 November 2023 12:39
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsAtlanta United striker Giorgos Giakoumakis was named the 2023 MLS Newcomer of the Year on Thursday, beating Inter Miami star Lionel Messi to the award.Greece international Giakoumakis, 28, tallied 17 goals and three assists in 27 matches (21 starts) this season.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)Giakoumakis earned 45.8% of the votes from players, club technical staff…
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Thursday, 02 November 2023 12:39
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Rodrygo joins Vini. Jr in signing new Madrid deal
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White own goal helps West Ham upset Arsenal
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Arsenal 'feeling the pain' after West Ham loss
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Chelsea to host Newcastle in Carabao quarters
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Bayern stunned by third-tier Saarbrücken in cup
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Newcastle trounce cup-holders Man United at Old Trafford
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Paredes misses Spain game due to computer bug
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Ten Hag 'certain' he can lead Man Utd turnaround
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Postponed Israel qualifiers are moved to Hungary
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Messi: I deserve chance to say goodbye to Barça
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Sources: MLS probes Wagner-Wood exchange
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Vinícius Jr. signs new Real Madrid deal until 2027
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Source: Barça tracking Mexico forward Giménez
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Sources: Willian, Eto'o Chelsea deals in PL probe
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