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USMNT vs Belgium Predicted Starting XIs (World Cup Round of 16)

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You call call this the "Golden Generation Cup." Yes, the "golden generation," one of the most annoying and overused cliches in the beautiful game. Typically, you need to actually win a major tournament in order to really deserve such designation, and neither Beligum nor the USMNT have actually done that, with this group of players. You can also say a "golden generation" is … [Read more...] about USMNT vs Belgium Predicted Starting XIs (World Cup Round of 16)

USMNT Team News vs Belgium: Folarin Balogun, Mark McKenzie

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While absolutely anything and everything is political, we'll try to keep this very important first point as apolitical as possible. You can't be against birthright citizenship, and rooting the United States Men's National Team. That's because the USMNT leading scorer, Folarin Balogun, is only an American international due to birthright citizenship. Exactly 25 years ago, today, … [Read more...] about USMNT Team News vs Belgium: Folarin Balogun, Mark McKenzie

Tonali, Fernandes Signings Bring Tottenham Summer Spending to £237m

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It's only July 2, but so far, we Tottenham Hotspur has been, far and away, the story of the 2026 summer transfer window. Real Madrid have been aggressive during these first few weeks of the window, but Spurs have been the most ambitious of all, as they've broken their club record for a transfer fee not once, but twice since Tuesday. White Hart Lane has spent £237 million plus … [Read more...] about Tonali, Fernandes Signings Bring Tottenham Summer Spending to £237m

Bazoumana Toure Set for Newcastle United Medical Ahead of €50m Move

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Some summer transfer deals are well-chronicled, every step of the way. With these transfers, it feels like they're plod along slowly, because each phase of the negotiations receives a lot of media coverage. Sandro Tonali leaving Newcastle United to join Tottenham Hotspur is a classic example. Other summer transfers just totally pop up out of nowhere, and boom- they're done! … [Read more...] about Bazoumana Toure Set for Newcastle United Medical Ahead of €50m Move

Tottenham Submit a £90m Bid for Newcastle United Midfielder Sandro Tonali

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The Sandro Tonali summer transfer saga rumbles on, but it may be nearing an end soon. Tottenham Hotspur have been the darlings of this transfer window, thus far, because they have been the most active club. (Although Real Madrid have gotten a lot of business done too). Tottenham sent an initial bid of £75m to Newcastle United for Tonali, but it was predictably knocked … [Read more...] about Tottenham Submit a £90m Bid for Newcastle United Midfielder Sandro Tonali

Tottenham MF Luka Vuskovic Set for Brighton Medical Ahead of £50m Move

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Tottenham Hotspur continue dominating the early summer transfer window news cycle. Yesterday brought the news that a deal had been reached to acquire West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes. Today, the major development is on the selling side, instead of buying, with Luka Vuskovic set to leave Spurs and join Brighton & Hove Albion. The transfer fee of £50 million (£46m … [Read more...] about Tottenham MF Luka Vuskovic Set for Brighton Medical Ahead of £50m Move

Australia vs Egypt: Socceroos Predicted Starting XI (Round of 32)

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The Socceroos are into the Round of 32, which is awesome, terrifying and deeply inconvenient for anyone who enjoys sleeping at normal hours Down Under. Australia take on Egypt at Dallas Stadium with a place in the last 16 up for grabs and, for the first time in this tournament, there is no ladder, no group maths and no “actually, a draw might be enough” nonsense to hide … [Read more...] about Australia vs Egypt: Socceroos Predicted Starting XI (Round of 32)

Australia vs Egypt: Socceroos Team News, Match Preview (World Cup Round of 32)

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The Socceroos are in the knockout rounds, which is the part of the World Cup where calm, rational football analysis leaves the room and every Australian starts making outrageous bracket predictions. It’s the hope that kills ya. Australia take on Egypt in the Round of 32 at Dallas Stadium, with a place in the last 16 on the line and, more importantly, the chance to do something … [Read more...] about Australia vs Egypt: Socceroos Team News, Match Preview (World Cup Round of 32)

Antonin Kinsky Signs New Contract Extension with Tottenham Hotspur

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It has been a very busy news day for Tottenham Hotspur. Obviously, the main healdine Spurs' beating Manchester United to the punch for West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes, as his signature will break the club transfer fee record. However, there is some big in house news too, when it comes to a Spurs signing and it involves their first choice goalkeeper, Antonin … [Read more...] about Antonin Kinsky Signs New Contract Extension with Tottenham Hotspur