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FC Cincinnati's Luciano Acosta in the process of naturalization to be eligible for USMNT

FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta has revealed his interest in playing for the U.S. men’s national team.

In an interview for Area Sports Network, the Argentinian discussed his journey to U.S. citizenship and how that could potentially open up the possibility of representing the United States through the men’s national team. Acosta would be very happy to play for the USMNT.

Luciano Acosta wants to play for the USMNT through naturalization

HISTORY — Premier League referee to wear camera in Crystal Palace vs. Man United

May 6 (Reuters) - Referee Jarred Gillett will wear a camera for the first time in Premier League history during Monday's fixture between Crystal Palace and Manchester United as part of filming for a one-off program promoting match officials, the league said on Monday.

Last year, the Football Association announced it will trial body cameras on referees in grassroots leagues in England in a bid to ascertain whether the technology could help "improve participant behaviour and respect towards referees".

Legendary Argentina World Cup-winning coach Menotti dies aged 85

(Reuters) - World Cup winning coach Cesar Luis Menotti, who led Argentina to the title in 1978, has died at the age of 85, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said on Sunday.

Menotti, who played for Rosario Central, Boca Juniors and Santos, began his coaching career at Newell's Old Boys and won the Argentine championship with Huracan in 1973, before taking over as head coach of the Argentine national team in 1974.

BREAKING — Premier League clubs take step towards spending cap

LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - Premier League clubs have taken a step towards implementing a spending cap, voting on Monday for the league to complete the economic and legal analysis needed for such a model.

The model will be presented to clubs before a final vote at the league's Annual General Meeting in June at the earliest, British media reported. It would replace the current Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) from 2025-26.

Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney buy minority stake in Liga MX side Necaxa

Actors and Wrexham AFC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have purchased a minority stake in the Liga MX side Club Necaxa, Variety and Sportico reported Monday.

The pair join celebrity minority owners actress Eva Longoria, Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander, model Kate Upton and NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Longoria was instrumental in bringing Reynolds and McElhenney on board, according to the Variety report.

HISTORY — Bayer Leverkusen break Bayern Munich’s 11-year Bundesliga title-reign

This is history, ladies and gentlemen.

Bayer Leverkusen put the cherry-on-top to their momentarily-undefeated season and claimed the crown of the Bundesliga after defeating Werder Bremen 5-0 at home on Sunday.

The club managed by Spain legend Xabi Alonso became the first team other than Bayern Munich to win the German Bundesliga since Borussia Dortmund in the 2010-11 campaign, breaking the club’s 11-year reign as champions.

Al-Ittihad player Hamdallah whipped by crazed fan after Saudi Super Cup loss

A cup final in Saudi Arabia just had one of the most bizarre and disturbing fan-player interactions you will ever see.

Following Saudi Arabia’s Super Cup final between Saudi League giants Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad on Thursday — a match that saw Al-Hilal completely dominate Al-Ittihad with a 4-1 scoreline — a fan evidently upset with his club’s performance on the pitch and eager to protest the loss to Al-Ittihad, assaulted a player with a whip from the stands. Yes, this actually happened.

AGAIN!? — Everton docked two more points for second breach of financial rules

LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) - Everton were docked two more points by the Premier League on Monday (their second points deduction this season) after an independent commission found they had breached the league's Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR).

The deduction, announced in a Premier League statement, means Everton dropped to 16th place with 27 points, two above the relegation zone.

BREAKING — Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend Georgina Rodríguez reveals when the Portuguese will retire

Cristiano Ronaldo may be hanging up his boots sooner, rather than later. At least that’s what his girlfriend revealed.

Georgina Rodríguez, social media influencer, model and long-time girlfriend of Cristiano Ronaldo, made headlines this weekend as she made an appearance on the runway at the Vetements Paris Fashion Week show in a dress inspired by Ronaldo’s time in Manchester United.

Rodríguez wore a red dress displaying his iconic kit name and number, signed by the Portuguese for the special occasion.

USWNT’s Lindsey Horan hits at American soccer fans: 'Most of them aren’t smart'

Lindsey Horan had a few words to say about everything USWNT and even hit at some of the fans that criticize them.

On Thursday, Feb. 1, The Athletic released an interview with USWNT and Lyon star Lindsey Horan talking about all things USWNT since the end of what was a tough year for the historic national team — an interview that has quickly gathered a lot of mixed opinions in the American soccer world.

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