Kyle Fansler

Dec 17, 2024 | worldsoccertalk.com | Kyle Fansler

An alternative to cable, this Sling Blue soccer schedule breaks down the times for soccer games on the provider. Subscribers can choose from channels that provide access to news, sports, TV and kids’ channels. As part of the ‘sports’ offerings, Sling Blue carries a smaller list than something like fuboTV or Hulu+ Live TV. FS1 and USA Network are the two major soccer carriers on Sling Blue. Other general content on the Sling Blue schedule includes things like HGTV, TNT, TBS, FOX, CNN and more.

Oct 29, 2024 | worldsoccertalk.com | Kyle Fansler

The 2024 Ballon d’Or Ceremony crowned Barcelona as the best women’s club in the world for the second year in a row. Additionally, Barcelona sensation Aitana Bonmatí claimed her second Ballon d’Or Femenin. Regardless of what one may have thought of the men’s Ballon d’Or controversy, Bonmatí was a deserving recipient for the second year. On the men’s side, Barcelona claimed the Kopa Trophy, with 17-year-old Lamine Yamal winning the award as the best player under the age of 21.

Oct 28, 2024 | worldsoccertalk.com | Kyle Fansler

Manchester City and Spain sensation Rodri claimed the 2024 Ballon d’Or on Monday in one of the most controversial moments in the award’s history. Almost all saw Real Madrid winger Vinicius as the clear frontrunner to win the award that goes to the best player in the world for any given season. Real Madrid, with Vinicius leading the way, won the Champions League and LaLiga. He scored 24 goals and tacked on eleven assists in all competitions in the 2023/24 season.

Oct 28, 2024 | worldsoccertalk.com | Kyle Fansler

Red Bull is looking to expand its empire of soccer clubs into Italy with links to a team currently competing in Serie A. Currently, Red Bull has ownership stakes in clubs across five countries on three continents. Those are RB Leipzig, RB Salzburg, Bragantino in Brazil and New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer. Most recently, Red Bull partnered with a French billionaire to take over Paris FC, which currently plays in Ligue 2.

Oct 28, 2024 | worldsoccertalk.com | Kyle Fansler

AS Roma is on its second manager, but it is already making headway into feeling out the chance of hiring Claudio Ranieri. Currently, Ivan Juric is leading Roma, a role he has held since mid-September. Juric took over as the manager of Roma after Daniele De Rossi after three draws and one loss. The replacement manager led Roma to back-to-back wins in his first two games in the dugout. However, Roma quickly returned to its poor form, and it has one point from three games in October.