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Getty Images Mallory Swanson and the Chicago Red Stars made NWSL history on Tuesday when the club announced a deal that would make her the league’s highest-paid player. The player inked a four-year deal with an option for another year that runs close to being worth $2 million overall, cementing her status as the focal […]

Getty Images Troy Deeney’s first managerial spell ended just as quickly as it began as the former Premier League striker was fired by Forest Green Rovers on Thursday, just 29 days into the job.  I agree to receive the “Golazo Starting XI Newsletter” and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information […]

CBS Sports A thrilling day of action at the Africa Cup of Nations comes to a close on Thursday with a matchup between Egypt and Ghana. Both sides are looking for their first wins of the competition in what is shaping up to be a competitive group. Egypt rescued a point through a stoppage time […]

Just over one week after the goal-fest in Saudi Arabia which was Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid’s Spanish Supercopa semifinal clash which finished 5-3 to Los Blancos, the two bitter rivals meet again in the Copa del Rey last 16 this Thursday. It might not be as open as the most recent instalment of the […]

Barcelona are back in action on Thursday looking to make up for the disappointment of their 4-1 Spanish Supercopa thrashing at the hands of Real Madrid last weekend. Unionistas of Salamanca are the hosts for this Copa del Rey last 16 tie and the chances of a giant killing will worry Xavi who is under […]

After the annus mirabilis that was 2023 for the Saudi Arabian Pro League, could the 12 months ahead offer a striking reminder that their boundless money cannot buy them everything they want? The early signs are emerging of a worrying year in the kingdom with the first high-profile exit from one of their big name […]

Following a demoralizing 4-1 loss to Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday, Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez could be on the rocks. The club legend is losing support in the locker room, according to ESPN.  Already eight points off the pace of Girona atop La Liga, the Copa Del Rey and Champions […]

United States women’s national team striker Mallory Swanson signed a record-setting contract with the Chicago Red Stars, the club announced on Tuesday. The striker will stay in Chicago through 2028 on a four deal with a fifth-year option, a newly allowed league contract. The deal’s terms will make Swanson the highest paid athlete in the […]

It’s over between AS Roma and Jose Mourinho, after the Portuguese coach was sacked by the American owner Dan Friedkin after losing the derby against Lazio and then to AC Milan last Sunday. Mourinho leaves the Giallorossi after two and half years in charge, and after winning the club’s first UEFA trophy in 2022, the […]

Qatar is hosting the AFC Asian Cup for the third time. The tournament got underway on Jan. 12 when the hosts defeated Lebanon in the opener. The heavy hitters in the tournament have thus far all cruised with Australia, Iran, and Japan all picking up wins. While historically the tournament has been held during the […]