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Inter Miami Beats Nashville 10-9 In Penalty Kicks To Win Leagues Cup

Aug 20, 2023 2:01 PM

Inter Miami defeated Nashville 10-9 in a penalty shootout to win the first ever Leagues Cup final.

Lionel Messi scored for the 10th time in seven matches since joining Inter Miami, scoring in the 23rd minute. Nashville equalized in the 56th minute.

Drake Callender made multiple difficult stops in goal for Inter Miami, while also converting the final penalty kick and stopping opposing keeper Elliot Panicco's attempt. 

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NYCFC Wins 2021 MLS Cup

Dec 11, 2021 9:16 PM

New York City FC defeated the Portland Timbers 4-2 in penalties to win the 2021 MLS Cup. 

NYCFC controlled most of the first half culminating in a goal from Valentin Castellanos in the 41st minute. The Timbers equalized late with a goal from Felipe Mora.

“It feels unbelievable to be able to call ourselves champions,” Sean Johnson said after the match. “What a ride so far, this journey was crazy this year, so many ups, so many downs and we talked amongst ourselves before the game and said it’s a massive opportunity to make it all worth it. This is what we live for, these moments. To be the MVP of the [MLS Cup Final], it means the whole world, but it means so much more to lift a cup for this club.”

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Pep Guardiola: City Struggled With Long Balls, Second Balls In Loss

May 29, 2021 7:22 PM

Pep Guardiola said that Manchester City struggled with long balls and second balls during their 1-0 loss to Chelsea in the Champions League Final.

"It was a tight game and we had some chances, but against the defensive structure of Chelsea it is not easy," Guardiola said after the match.

"We struggled with long balls and second balls. In that moment you need the inspiration and quality, there were three or four moments that were close but didn't arrive.

Guardiola has not won a Champions League Final since 2011.

The City manager remained proud of his side's accomplishments this season.

"It was a tough season in the pandemic, but we learn from this for the future. I have incredible respect for the players, they gave everything, but we will come back stronger. I want to congratulate them for their exceptional season."

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Brentford Promoted To Premier League For First Time In History

May 29, 2021 1:25 PM

Brentford earned a promotion to the Premier League for the first time in club history following their 2-0 win over Swansea City.

Brentford, who lost to Fulham in the playoffs last season, will earn around $240 million due to the promotion.

"We were the better side even when they had 11 men and they didn't create any chances. We fully deserved it. I'm in the Premier League with the best bunch of boys," said Ivan Toney, who scored a goal.

The club are owned by Matthew Benham, a former professional gambler known for using statistics to rebuild the side.

Toney is an example of the "Moneyball" strategy, arriving from Peterborough for $7 million to replace Ollie Watkins, whom Aston Villa bought for $46 million. 

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Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool In Champions League Is 'Massive Achievement'

May 23, 2021 5:26 PM

Jurgen Klopp praised the achievement of Liverpool making the Champions League on the final day of the season, with his side finishing in third place in the Premier League.

“This is big," said Klopp after Sunday's game. "If someone had told me five or six weeks ago that we would finish the season in third, I would have said it was impossible. It was absolutely out of reach. But the good thing this year is how we responded when we didn’t feel good because too many things happened to us."

Klopp would then praise Liverpool's centerback pairing of Nat Phillips and Rhys Williams for stabilizing the team.

“Today they [Williams and Phillips] both get cut and we had to fight through. How they played is absolutely incredible. The steps they made this year were on a different level. To fight through all this and finish third is the best lesson you could learn for life. From nowhere to the Champions League in five weeks is a massive achievement," said Klopp.

Klopp also confirmed that Gini Wijnaldum would leave the side on a free transfer this summer. 

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Luis Suarez On Atletico Madrid Title: 'We Were The Best Team'

May 22, 2021 5:32 PM

Luis Suarez discussed his emotions following Atletico Madrid's La Liga title on Saturday. 

"At the start of the season, with the way I was underestimated... Atletico Madrid opened the door for me, to keep showing that I'm still valid. That's why I'll always be grateful to this great club for trusting in me," said Suarez.

Suarez scored the match-winner, with Atleti beating Real Valladolid 2-1 to clinch the title.

The 34-year-old Suarez scored 21 goals this season.

"My statistics are there. Five out of seven league titles. That is Luis Suarez," added Suarez. 

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Bayern Munich Clinch Ninth Consecutive Bundesliga Title

May 8, 2021 4:49 PM

Bayern Munich officially clinched their ninth consecutive Bundesliga title following RB Leipzig's 3-2 loss to Borussia Dortmund.

Bayern also won 6-0 against Borussia Monchengladbach.

The club have now won 31 league titles in their history.

David AlabaJerome Boateng and Javi Martinez are set to leave the side at the end of this season.

Manager Hansi Flick will also leave the team, set to be replaced by Julian Nagelsmann. 

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Inter Milan Win First Serie A Title In 11 Years

May 2, 2021 1:29 PM

Inter Milan clinched their first Serie A title in 11 years following Atalanta's 1-1 draw with Sassuolo.

Inter's title ends Juventus' run of nine consecutive league trophies.

It is the club's first league title since their treble-winning season under Jose Mourinho in 2009-10.

Inter have now won 19 league titles, second behind Juventus' 36 trophies. 

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Gerard Pique Following Barcelona Win: 'The League Is On'

Feb 27, 2021 4:40 PM

Gerard Pique declared La Liga's title race back on following Barcelona's 2-0 win over Sevilla.

"The league is on, of course it is. Teams have come back from worse situations in the past and the team, despite those two games recently [against Paris Saint-Germain and Cadiz] have done well in 2021. We can be confident," said Pique. 

Barcelona are currently second in the standings, down two points to Atletico Madrid (Atleti have two games in hand).

Ronald Koeman highlighted Barcelona's press for the result. 

"Without the ball, we pressed, we tried to play one vs. one. We wanted to take advantage of [Ousmane] Dembele's pace and the first goal was an example of that. How we played without the ball was the key and, overall, it was a really complete performance."

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Jurgen Klopp Concedes Title Following Leicester City Loss

Feb 13, 2021 7:19 PM

Jurgen Klopp conceded that Liverpool were out of the title race following a 3-1 loss to Leicester City.

“I cannot believe, but yes. I don’t think we can close the gap," said Klopp.

Liverpool currently sit 13 points behind the league leaders.

Klopp added that he didn't like how his side reacted to going down 2-1.

“We dominated Leicester, we scored a great goal but then conceded a strange one, which is offside. The 2-1 is a mistake but it had too big an impact. There was still time to go. We have to show a different reaction. When we conceded the second, in that manner, it was a knock and I didn’t like the reaction after that.

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Pep Guardiola Says Ederson Could Take Penalty Kicks

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Lionel Messi Could Face Up To Four-Match Ban Following Red Card

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Marcus Thuram Fined Wages For Spitting On Player

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Columbus Crew Win 2020 MLS Cup Title

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Liverpool Ask Premier League To Review VAR Decisions Following Draw

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Sergino Dest Becomes First American To Play For Barcelona

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Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool 'Lost The Plot' In 7-2 Loss

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Frank Lampard Calls 3-3 Draw Versus West Brom 'A Big Lesson'

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Neymar Accuses Marseille Defender Of Racist Comments

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Quique Setien Says He Will Not Resign As Barcelona Manager

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Sergio Ramos: Refs Not Responsible For Real Madrid Winning

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Neal Maupay Says Arsenal Players Need To Learn Humility After Win

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Erling Haaland Say Gio Reyna Is The 'American Dream'

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Zinedine Zidane: Refs Are Not Favoring Real Madrid

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Bruno Fernandes Says Pep Guardiola 'Didn't Respect Me'

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Gerard Pique: No Problem With Barca Assistant Eder Sarabia

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Pep Guardiola: Phil Foden 'Can Achieve Whatever He Wants'

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Gerard Pique Says Current Real Madrid 'One Of the Worst' I've Faced

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Barcelona, Real Madrid Combine For $1.7 Billion In Revenue

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Jurgen Klopp After Watford Loss: Liverpool Can Play Care Free Again

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