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Oct 19, 2024 | 
worldsoccertalk.com | Chris Moore
FIFA is expected to try and use Lionel Messi to bolster interest in the 2025 Club World Cup by naming Inter Miami as CONCACAF’s final team for the tournament. As hosts of the competition, the United States receives an extra slot. The Seattle Sounders previously booked a place in the tournament due to their triumph in the 2022 Champions Cup. Mexican trio Monterrey, Leon, and Pachuca also earned a spot at the competition because of similar successes.
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Oct 19, 2024 | 
worldsoccertalk.com | Chris Moore
Soccer federations from England and the USA are fighting over Chelsea teen sensation, Landon Emenalo. The 16-year-old defensive midfielder has dual citizenship with the two nations. He is currently featuring in the young ranks at Chelsea, where his father, Michael, was previously the director of football. Emenalo initially made his international debut with the England U15s in early 2023. The budding star also played three more fixtures with the nation’s U16s later that year.
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Oct 19, 2024 | 
worldsoccertalk.com | Chris Moore
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has claimed that he would be open to managing the England national team in the future. The Football Association (FA) shocked many around the sport on Wednesday when they announced Thomas Tuchel as the next Three Lions manager. The German is a top coach, but many fans and pundits in England were against the decision. Concerns were raised because of the fact that Tuchel is not English.
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Oct 19, 2024 | 
worldsoccertalk.com | Chris Moore
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has claimed that he did not want to sell Scott McTominay this summer. The midfielder moved to Napoli for $32 million in August after previously spending his entire playing career with the Red Devils. Unsurprisingly, the Scotland international has found fitting in at his new club rather easy. Under new manager Antonio Conte, McTominay has been a mainstay in the middle of the pitch.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
worldsoccertalk.com | Chris Moore
Juventus will reportedly attempt to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah in the January transfer market. While a top team targeting a quality player is very common, this particular scenario is unique. The Germany international’s current contract with Leverkusen is set to expire at the end of the 2024/25 season. As previous negotiations stalled, Tah was seemingly set to be sold by the German club at some point this summer.
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Oct 12, 2024 | 
worldsoccertalk.com | Chris Moore
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has officially withdrawn from the England national team due to injury. The 23-year-old winger was last seen limping off of the pitch during a recent matchup with Greece. Saka was substituted in the 51st minute of the Nations League fixture. Greece went on to shock England 2-1 thanks to a late goal from Vangelis Pavlidis. After initial tests on the lower leg issue, Saka has returned to Arsenal for additional assessment.
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Oct 12, 2024 | 
worldsoccertalk.com | Chris Moore
FIFA previously announced all 16 host cities and their stadiums for the 2026 World Cup over two years ago. The governing body of the sport then revealed exactly how many matches each area will get back in February. MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will host the tournament final. The arena is currently the home of the NFL duo the New York Giants and New York Jets. There will be some unique changes to the arenas across North America.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
worldsoccertalk.com | Chris Moore
United States men’s national team defender Tim Ream has claimed that training sessions are more intense under manager Mauricio Pochettino. The Argentine coach recently entered the fray with the Stars and Stripes following the removal of Gregg Berhalter. The now-former USMNT manager departed the national team after a disappointing showing at Copa America 2024. Speaking on the Player/Manager podcast, Ream was asked about working with Pochettino. “The camp has been good.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
worldsoccertalk.com | Chris Moore
Former Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion has claimed that his summer transfer was controlled by a higher power. The highly rated budding star was seemingly set to join Chelsea for $44 million in August. The move would have followed two major deals between the two clubs. Portuguese star Joao Felix signed with Chelsea from Atleti for around $57 million on August 21st. The playmaker previously played for the Blues on loan for the second half of the 2022/23 campaign.
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
worldsoccertalk.com | Chris Moore
Darwin Nunez is set to be able to feature for Uruguay during the current international break. The star striker was previously suspended for five national team matches for his involvement during a postgame clash at Copa America 2024. The ugly incident marred the summer competition here in the United States. Following a tense semifinal matchup with Colombia, several Uruguay players went into the stands to fight with opposing supporters.
