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18-year-old USWNT phenom Lily Yohannes set to join French giants Lyon

Wed, 2 Jul 2025 - 10:22

Rising United States women’s national team star Lily Yohannes is on the brink of making a big career move as she’s set to leave Ajax and join Lyon, per ESPN’s Jeff Kassouf.

Yohannes has been electric in her two seasons with Ajax’s senior team as the young midfielder impressed in the Eredivisie and earned call ups to the USWNT. Yohannes was eligible to represent the U.S. and Netherlands, but ultimately decided the Stars and Stripes looked best on her.

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Olivier Giroud TERMINATES contract with LAFC, set to return to Ligue 1

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 - 13:14

Los Angeles FC striker Olivier Giroud agreed to terminate his MLS contract and will return home to France to join Lille this summer, ESPN reported Friday.

The 38-year-old former FIFA World Cup champion with France in 2018 is in his second season with LAFC and has six months remaining on his contract.

Giroud leaving LAFC

Merci, Olivier.

LAFC and Olivier Giroud have reached a mutual decision to part ways.

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European clubs can’t handle USA heat with Bayern and Dortmund subs hiding in locker rooms

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 - 10:12

In 1985 the great philosophers of The Power Station once uttered the iconic tune and phrase “Some Like It Hot.” It’s become increasingly evident that they were not talking about Europeans.

The 2025 Club World Cup has a clear theme following the group stage. The Europeans love to complain about the American heat.

Bundesliga sides Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund pulled an unprecedented strategy of leaving their substitutes in the locker rooms for the first half so their players didn’t have to be outside.

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French giants Lyon RELEGATED from Ligue 1 due to financial trouble

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 - 14:35

Olympique Lyonnais have been relegated to Ligue 2, French football's financial watchdog (DNCG) said on Tuesday following an audit of the club.

Lyon were provisionally demoted by the DNCG in November for financial mismanagement and the decision was confirmed on Tuesday.

Lyon relegated to Ligue 2

OFFICIAL: Olympique Lyon have been relegated to Ligue 2.

The club has the possibility to appeal the decision. pic.twitter.com/T4UKbqYQBV

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Inter Miami blow 2-0 lead against Palmeiras; will face PSG in Club World Cup RO16

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 - 20:59

Inter Miami lost a 2-0 lead in the closing minutes of their final Club World Cup group stage match against Palmeiras, throwing away a golden opportunity to top Group A and secure a more favorable Round of 16 draw.

Despite leading for most of the match at a packed Hard Rock Stadium, the MLS side collapsed under late Brazilian pressure, dropping to second place in dramatic fashion.

FULL TIME!

IT ALL ENDS 2-2!!

What a late comeback from Palmeiras

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Club World Cup to feature NBA-style 'halftime interviews and team entrances'

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 - 17:38

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, set to take place in the United States, is embracing a bold and entertainment-driven approach with unique elements inspired by the NBA. 

Players and managers will be interviewed live during halftime of matches, a first for a FIFA-sanctioned tournament. 

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Watch: Filthy Ousmane Dembélé backheel vs Inter one of best PSG highlights in 5-0 thrashing

Sat, 31 May 2025 - 15:41

Paris Saint-Germain won their first Champions League title in style on Saturday with a dazzling 5-0 victory against Inter Milan full of world class moments. One highlight we loved was a fantastic Ousmane Dembélé backheel vs Inter that sprung the attack for PSG’s third goal.

In the 63rd minute the Frenchman was being closed down by two defenders and escaped the pressure with a perfect layoff to Vitinha. The clever move opened up the Inter defense and Vitinha slipped the ball through to Désiré Doué who finished coolly.

Dembélé backheel vs Inter

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Marquinhos promises ‘performance of a lifetime’ as PSG seek first Champions League title

Fri, 30 May 2025 - 17:24

Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos knows what it is like to lose a Champions League final and is not going to let a second chance slip without a fight when they face Inter Milan in Munich, the Brazilian defender said on Friday.

Marquinhos was a member of the PSG side which lost the 2020 final to Bayern Munich, but has the opportunity for redemption as the club look to secure their first Champions League trophy on Saturday.

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Watch: Aston Villa accidentally play Europa League theme prior to kickoff vs. PSG

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 - 16:08

Aston Villa’s 3-2 victory (4-5 aggregate defeat) to Paris Saint-Germain was an enthralling and chaotic Tuesday night. The game’s unpredictability was foreshadowed before a ball was even kicked as the wrong theme music played before kickoff.

As is tradition with Champions League games, the players and officials line up at the center of the field while the tournament’s anthem is played in the stadium. There was one slight problem… the Europa League theme was played instead.

Aston Villa Europa League theme blooper

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Prince William stuns fans as guest pundit with incredible Aston Villa analysis

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 - 08:59

Prince William made a surprise appearance as a guest pundit on TNT Sports this week, earning rave reviews from fans after displaying impressive soccer knowledge during a pre-match segment alongside former England defender Rio Ferdinand.

The Prince of Wales, a lifelong Aston Villa supporter, joined the broadcast ahead of one of the biggest matches in the club’s modern history — a UEFA Champions League quarterfinal clash against French giants Paris Saint-Germain.

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