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Roberto De Zerbi emerges as a leading contender to succeed Xavi at Barca

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Barcelona is desperate to nail down its future head coach in anticipation of Xavi's departure at the end of the season. And Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi remains high on the list. But can the Blaugrana seal the deal for the Italian boss? According to Spanish publication Relevo, Barca sporting director Deco...

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Hale End Inspires Arsenal’s Exclusive Collection Launch

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Arsenal's reputable Hale End Academy is the inspiration behind its latest collection.  The North London club pays homage to its homegrown talent, of which recent starlets Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah emerged, by releasing ten new apparel items.  The Hale End collection, crafted by emerging designer and Gunners fan Naomi...

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Watch: Ronaldo’s iconic celebration mashup in AFC Champions League goal

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Cristiano Ronaldo has shocked the world with his brand-new celebration in an AFC Champions League match. His clutch winner against Al Fayha gives his club, Al Nassr, a leg up in Round 16.   Everyone is familiar with CR7's iconic “Si” celebration, where he jumps into the air at the corner...

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Virgil van Vogue? van Dijk makes debut in Vogue Scandinavia 

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Virgil van Dijk is in Vogue Magazine, modeling for the Danish fashion brand Rains. The Liverpool defender follows in the footsteps of footballers like Trent Alexander Arnold, Son Heung-min, and Bukayo Saka to hit the gloss in the past year.   “… don't tell me that you model if you ain't been...

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Messi takes on boyhood club Newell’s Old Boys this Thursday

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Thursday night's game at DRV PNK Stadium will be an extra friendly extraordinary clash for Inter Miami's Lionel Messi. He and the Herons will face Argentina's first-division club, Newell's Old Boys.   Messi famously joined the Rosario-based team as a young boy and played for their youth teams before signing his first...

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Exclusive: First Look at the 2024 Nike x LeBron Liverpool Shirt

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Lebron James and Liverpool have teamed up again to drop another doozy of a warmup kit. The images come courtesy of Footy Headlines in partnership with kit designer lfcdzn.  James, an NBA basketball legend and entrepreneur, including a minority stake in Liverpool, leaked information on the Nike x Lebron James 2024 Liverpool shirt a...

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Ronaldo laughs as The Undertaker surprises him at Al-Nassr match

Talk about an unexpected guest. WWE legend The Undertaker made a surprise appearance at the Riyadh Season Cup final between Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal. And you know WHO giggled in surprise — Cristiano Ronaldo. After the 58-year-old wrestler emerged from the tunnel to his iconic theme song, “Rest in Peace,” and...

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How Balotelli and Nani’s team is shaping up for TST’s 7v7 showdown

Former Italy legend Mario Balotelli will join former Manchester United hero Nani for a 7 vs. 7 tournament in the United States this summer. The 48-team “The Soccer Tournament” (TST) kicked off in 2023, featuring a professional side from Wrexham, owned by Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds. Cary, North Carolina, soccer...

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Passion or pressure? Thiago Silva’s wife’s apology sparks Chelsea fan fervor

Thiago Silva's wife, Belle Silva, apologized to Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino after publicly criticizing the Argentine on social media.  “It's time to change. If you wait any longer it will be too late,” Belle tweeted after the Blues 4-1 loss against Wolves last Sunday. Back to have defeats have put...

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