Sat, 06 Sep 2025 12:00:19 GMT
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Why do athletes spit so much? Well, there might be a benefit — sort of
Jalen Carter's ejection from Thursday night's NFL game for spitting on Dak Prescott raised a strange question: Why do athletes spit so much?..
Sat, 06 Sep 2025 10:00:02 GMT
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Liga F's 'VAR-lite' system and how it works: Two challenges per team, manager cards but long delays
The Spanish women's top-flight has introduced video refereeing this season - with a twist..
Sat, 06 Sep 2025 04:16:48 GMT
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No man born in 1976 played for England - and what else birth years tell us about football
Michael Cox looks at how England's football fortunes have been tied to fluctuations in talent generation down the years ..
Sat, 06 Sep 2025 04:15:56 GMT
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Man United's summer: Inside Park-Clinton trade, staff exits, depth worries and 'most pressured job in the country'
As the WSL returns, this is the story of Manchester United's summer, who they signed, who they didn't and how ready they are for the season..
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Daniel Levy's Spurs departure sees the Premier League lose a main character
Daniel Levy does not leave behind a trail of glory but he will always be the man who took Tottenham Hotspur into the future..
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 09:59:20 GMT
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Daniel Levy's shock removal by Spurs - Gibb River review, change in Lewis family relations, what it means for sale
A Lewis family-instigated review by a US firm into why Spurs were performing so badly ultimately led to the removal of its most powerful man..
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:18:43 GMT
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 04:20:49 GMT
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The BookKeeper: Real reason for Premier League PSR complaints is the 217% rise in costs
Although £1.8billion was made from player sales, continued extravagant spending suggests tighter rules are needed to rein clubs in..
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 04:14:35 GMT
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How Ederson transformed conventional wisdom about goalkeeping in the Premier League
In praise of the Brazilian who took risks, created goals and won six titles with Pep Guardiola and Manchester City ..
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 04:09:17 GMT
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Football free agents: Who is available and could make a difference this season?
The Premier League transfer window may be shut, but there is still opportunity for clubs to bolster their squads..
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 04:02:49 GMT
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 02:35:13 GMT
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Tottenham remove Daniel Levy as chairman after ownership-instigated review
Levy was told on Thursday he would be leaving his position, with Peter Charrington stepping into the new role of non-executive chairman...
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:12:51 GMT
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Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:20:12 GMT
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Chelsea confirm Alyssa Thompson signing from Angel City
The United States international was the first overall pick in the 2023 NWSL draft, and has made 16 league appearances this season...
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:52:33 GMT
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In contrast to USMNT's World Cup approach, Marsch's Canada opts for roster continuity
On the heels of Gold Cup failure, Canada manager Jesse Marsch laid out his approach to building out his World Cup squad..
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:47:55 GMT
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Alex Morgan's first major business move started with a simple pink headband
Retired USWNT great is one of the most financially-successful women’s soccer players - and it all began with a wrap not meant for hair..
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:05:45 GMT
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'He demands urgency' - Newcastle's new CEO David Hopkinson in the words of people who know him
The 54-year-old Canadian is described as a ‘perfect choice’ to lead a ‘challenger club’ like Newcastle - this is who he is and what he faces..
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:58:22 GMT
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How the summer transfer window impacts USMNT's World Cup roster battle
A series of significant moves – and non-moves – will play a pivotal role as the U.S. player pool is whittled down for a home World Cup..
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:30:31 GMT
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Why World Cup final tickets could cost $6,000. Plus: Hansi Flick blasts his Barca stars
Today in TAFC: Explaining dynamic pricing at the 2026 World Cup and why the FA was slammed in the 314-page Lucas Paqueta verdict..
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:49:20 GMT
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Women's Super League top questions: Will Chelsea be beaten? Are London City a threat?
Can Chelsea be stopped? Are Leicester City really going to be in trouble? How will Olivia Smith fare? The key WSL questions answered..
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:25:30 GMT
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Why Hansi Flick locked his Barcelona players in the dressing room after Rayo Vallecano draw
The German manager wanted to address what he considers a major problem with Barca's start to the new season..
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:20:40 GMT
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Lucas Paqueta ruling explained: FA's poor use of data, Moyes vs analysts, Clattenburg's criticism
The written reasons why Paqueta was cleared of the FA’s four spot-fixing charges ran to 314 pages - we pick out the key bits..
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:15:57 GMT
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70 years of the European Cup/Champions League: The best players, numbers and records from the world's biggest club competition
How much has Europe's premier club football tournament changed since it began on this day in 1955?..
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:12:57 GMT
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The Kroenkes at Arsenal: The rise of Josh, transfer investment, and fan sentiment
Views of Arsenal's ruling family since their 2018 takeover have fluctuated, but their heavy summer investment has created plenty of optimism..
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:12:20 GMT
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Dominik Livakovic's guide to penalties: 'If you save the first, you look twice the size'
Croatia's goalkeeper is an expert at saving penalties. He explains how he does it to Nick Miller.....
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:11:36 GMT
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Under-the-radar transfers: Ten intriguing deals from this summer's window
Thom Harris looks past the big-name deals that dominated the headlines to unearth some clever moves that you may have missed ..
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:10:35 GMT
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:08:09 GMT
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How to buy World Cup 2026 tickets: Prices, dates and everything to know
The 2026 World Cup ticketing process can get a little complex, but we're here to walk you through your route to seeing matches next summer..
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:01:40 GMT
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FIFA to use dynamic pricing for World Cup 2026 tickets; prices range from $60 to more than $6,000
Details have begun to emerge about how fans can purchase World Cup tickets – and how much it'll cost..
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:00:46 GMT
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:30:04 GMT
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Nottingham Forest's Jota Silva missed out on Sporting transfer after deadline missed
The collapsed transfer came amid a significant discrepancy on when Portugal's summer transfer window actually closed...
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:13:01 GMT
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Streameast, world's largest illegal sports streaming platform, shut down in sting
The network of 80 unauthorised domains generated 1.6billion combined visits over the last year...
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:00:28 GMT
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What is 'The U.S. Way' for youth players? Plus: The goalkeepers on the way to Manchester
Today in TAFC: Explaining how U.S. are trying to take a unified approach to youth development. Plus: the £3.1bn transfer window...
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:32:45 GMT
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Inside Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool, the summer's most toxic transfer
The forward’s decision to effectively go on strike may have torched his Newcastle legacy, but it ultimately led to his sale to Liverpool..
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 06:45:43 GMT
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Can Leeds, Sunderland and Burnley stay in the Premier League?
The newly promoted teams boast 13 points and four wins between them already, suggesting they might yet buck the top-flight's recent trend..
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 04:14:10 GMT
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USMNT's Josh Sargent relishes 'good spot' at Norwich after passing on transfer
Staying put has proven fruitful for Sargent, who leads the EFL Championship in goals at the international break..
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:21:19 GMT
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Alexander Isak to Liverpool: Everything you need to know
Liverpool have finally got their man - here, we break down the move of the summer...
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:48:23 GMT
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U.S. Soccer has a new vision for youth development. Implementing it is ‘an astronomical ask’
The "U.S. Way" is meant to kick development into high gear, but the American soccer landscape presents a series of challenges..
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:54:46 GMT
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The 'slow death' of Vitesse Arnhem. Can the Dutch club once known as Chelsea B be saved?
Years of chaos behind the scenes have cost the club their league place, with fans now waiting to hear if there will be a reprieve..
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:27:33 GMT
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Barcelona's transfer window: Key spots strengthened, but a painful loss at centre-back
With the transfer window now shut, it's time to take stock. How did Barcelona do in the market this summer?..
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:27:15 GMT
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Inside Wrexham's record-breaking summer transfer window: £33m spent on constructing a Championship side
After three successive promotions, Phil Parkinson's squad needed a significant upgrade this summer – and that's exactly what it got..
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:00:53 GMT
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Does it pay to have a tantrum over a transfer? Plus: Why Ten Hag was sacked
Marc Guehi missed out on a move to Liverpool but Alexander Isak forced one through after refusing to play. Does it help to go on strike?..
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:10:39 GMT
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Introducing The Soccer 100: A celebration of the greatest players in the sport’s history
The Athletic is delighted to announce the upcoming release of The Soccer 100, profiling players from Pele to Puskas, Maradona to Messi..
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:00:05 GMT
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Real Madrid's transfer window: €180m spent this summer, but should more have been done?
With the transfer window now closed, it's time to take stock. How did Xabi Alonso and company do this summer?..
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:01:09 GMT
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Inside Man United's transfer window: Ratcliffe's risk-taking, 'Project 90', Amorim's Baleba push, heartbroken Hojlund
How Ratcliffe's aggressive approach to transfer spending shaped United's summer and the players Amorim did - and didn't - get..
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:50:25 GMT
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How Marc Guehi's Liverpool transfer broke down – thanks to an Oliver Glasner powerplay
One of the transfer sagas of the summer culminated in a frantic final day of the window with Guehi denied his move to Anfield at the last..
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:45:59 GMT
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Inside Newcastle's transfer window: How 'Rejection FC' fought back to land two strikers and save 'doomed' summer
The story of Newcastle's transfer window, one dominated by Isak and rejection but which ended with a strong finish..
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:45:47 GMT
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Arsenal's first transfer window with Andrea Berta: Ingenuity, connections and work ethic
Arsenal's new sporting director oversaw a huge summer of investment - this is the story behind how he did it..
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:45:10 GMT
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Women's Super League: What's new ahead of the 2025-26 season?
From record-breaking signings to new managers and another alcohol trial, this is what's new this WSL season ..
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:25:15 GMT
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Ranking all 155 Premier League transfers this summer window from worst to best
It has been a record-breaking summer for the Premier League. The Athletic's Tim Spiers has tried to put every signing into ranked order..
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:15:59 GMT
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The transfer window's maddest moments: Sagas, U-turns and a Jamie Vardy tattoo
This summer has brought us Man United 'bomb squads', a goalkeeper's miss-step and multiple Newcastle and Spurs rejections..
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:08:39 GMT
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Can Senne Lammens, 23, bring calm to Manchester United's goalkeeping situation?
Senne Lammens has the potential to grow into being Manchester United's long-term solution in goal..
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 21:17:20 GMT
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Newcastle United selling Alexander Isak to Liverpool raises deeper concerns about the club's ambitions
It is a matter of record — there in black and white — that this is not ambitious, not what you do for the best of the club..
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 20:29:55 GMT
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Understanding Liverpool's record-signing Alexander Isak - 'He was always looking for an opportunity'
This is Alexander Isak, now the most expensive Premier League signing ever: a unique personality, intense but also laid-back and introverted..
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Atalanta complete signing of USMNT midfielder Yunus Musah from AC Milan
Musah joins Atalanta in their first season under head coach Ivan Juric, after Gian Piero Gasperini departed for Roma in the summer. ..
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:08:28 GMT
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FIFA warned of setting 'dangerous precedent' by allowing staging of league matches abroad
La Liga and Serie A are attempting to export regular-season matches abroad this season to Miami and Perth respectively...
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:20:04 GMT
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Inside Barcelona: Hansi Flick's 'no egos' message, Fermin Lopez to stay, Joan Garcia stands out
A look at the key talking points around Barca right now, including the fallout from a surprise draw with Rayo Vallecano..
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:23:48 GMT
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Inside Real Madrid: Transfers latest, Ceballos talks and injury updates
Our Real Madrid writers bring you the latest news and inside info in this week's column on all things Madridista..
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:49:49 GMT
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USMNT Player Tracker: Balogun's timely goal, Pulisic kick-starts Milan and Poch's Big Noon cameo
Our round up of the weekend action also includes Malik Tillman's first Bayer Leverkusen goal and another fine Tyler Adams performance..
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:29:11 GMT
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Alexander Isak set for £130m Liverpool switch. Plus: Ten Hag sacked by Leverkusen
Today in TAFC: Isak on the way to Liverpool for £130m, Ten Hag sacked by Bayer Leverkusen after just two games...
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:46:47 GMT
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Liverpool agree Premier League record deal for Alexander Isak. This is why he is worth it
When the deal is done, it will be a new British transfer record, eclipsing the £116.5m that Liverpool spent on Wirtz earlier this summer..
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:15:34 GMT
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Does Arteta's awful Anfield record matter? Who left transfers too late? Does Jackson saga explain player strikes?
Welcome to The Briefing, where, every Monday, The Athletic will discuss three of the biggest questions to arise from the weekend’s football..
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:14:40 GMT
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Transfer deadline day: What time does the window close, and why has it changed?
The summer transfer window closes earlier than usual today, marking an end to the era of completing last-minute deals in the early hours..
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:05:20 GMT
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Shorthanded Seattle routs Messi's Miami to win Leagues Cup title
Seattle was undermanned, but it didn't matter in a Leagues Cup final thrashing that ended with Miami players throwing a tantrum–and punches..
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Breaking down Dominik Szoboszlai's awesome free kick: 'The pace, trajectory and movement is ridiculous'
We speak to set-piece and goalkeeping experts to break down Dominik Szoboszlai's winner against Arsenal...
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 22:30:32 GMT
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Liverpool 1 Arsenal 0: Incredible Szoboszlai free kick from distance wins it at Anfield
Gregg Evans, Art de Roche and Anantaajith Raghuraman break down the match from Anfield..
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 17:28:29 GMT
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KK Ream's moment of history, as told by her teammates: 'It was huge. It was everything'
The Utah native became the youngest NWSL player to score a regular-season goal, just 52 days after her 16th birthday..
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 11:00:32 GMT
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A 'smash and grab' win against Millwall adds to Wrexham's mixed first month in Championship
The Welsh side are now four games into their second-tier campaign following three promotions in a row. So how are they shaping up?..
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 04:23:12 GMT
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Liverpool vs Arsenal preview: Transfer windows compared, players to watch, opponent weaknesses
Both have invested heavily in their squads, and both have started with two wins from their first two games - how will Sunday's game go?..
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 04:13:13 GMT
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USMNT's Josh Sargent, Haji Wright score again, top Championship goal charts
Sargent is the outright top scorer in the Championship this season with five goals, while Wright’s four goals have him tied second...
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 18:43:14 GMT
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USMNT's Malik Tillman scores in a Leverkusen debut marred by blown lead
Malik Tillman gave Bayer Leverkusen a 2-0 lead, but Erik ten Hag's squad couldn't hold onto its lead vs. Werder Bremen..
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 18:26:56 GMT
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Why Bayern Munich agreeing to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea makes a lot of sense
The Germans brought together a late solution for Jackson - and it makes sense given such a narrow pool of players that fit their needs...
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 08:22:26 GMT
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How busy will your Premier League club be over the rest of the transfer window?
There are just three days left before Monday's deadline, and clubs will expect to do more business between now and then..
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 04:15:21 GMT
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Ruben Amorim, for better or worse, clearly only knows how to be himself
Amorim did not apologise for seething like he did after Manchester United's loss to Grimsby, but what must the players think of his honesty?..
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 04:15:10 GMT
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Wolte-messi? The next Kane? Newcastle's Nick Woltemade does not really compare to anyone
The lanky boy from Bremen is a great hope for Germany and a point of fascination. Is he worth the hype? Yes - but there are some caveats..
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 04:14:26 GMT
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:17:13 GMT
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Why Jose Mourinho was sacked: Champions League exit and attitude towards Fenerbahce
Jose Mourinho and Turkish football could have been perfect for each other. But nobody can be surprised it ended like this..
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:46:36 GMT
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MLS flag policy sparks defiance: 'Fans should not be punished for supporting their player'
Amid a lack of clarity over MLS policy, Columbus Crew fans say security threatened ejections, bans for the presence of Palestinian flags ..
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:00:58 GMT
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Where did Football Manager go? Plus: Mourinho leaves Fenerbahce, Chelsea agree Garnacho fee
Today in TAFC: What happened to FM25? Mourinho leaves Fenerbahce, Garnacho could be on his way to Chelsea, Son's impact on MLS...
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:00:58 GMT
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La Liga files complaint about alleged racist abuse of Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe by Oviedo fans
The chanting was alleged to have taken place at Oviedo's Carlos Tartiere Stadium during the league match on August 24,..
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:50:25 GMT
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The Son Heung-min Effect is already being felt in Los Angeles and around MLS
Before even playing in his first home game in L.A., the South Korean superstar's impact is being felt on and beyond the pitch...
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:00:04 GMT
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