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Just Believe It: Ted Lasso Gets Official Nike Jersey

AFC Richmond is coming back to the Premier League in Season 3 of “Ted Lasso,” and the Greyhounds are getting the Premier League treatment with a new kit. A Ted Lasso Nike jersey was revealed Monday for the Apple TV+ series, which recently begun production for Season 3. 

Roy Keane, Gary Neville Blast Man United Players For 'Throwing In The Towel' During Manchester Derby

MANCHESTER, England - Former Manchester United captains Gary Neville and Roy Keane accused Ralf Rangnick's team of giving up in Sunday's 4-1 derby defeat at Manchester City.

United had competed well in the first half, going in 2-1 down at the break, but they looked demoralized after Riyad Mahrez scored City's third and that attitude riled the two ex-skippers.

MLS Player You’ve Never Heard Of Spits Fire At Higuaín — ‘Fuck This Guy’

Gonzalo Higuaín hasn’t enjoyed the happy fun time he thought he’d have when he joined MLS in 2020. The Inter Miami striker, who has played for Real Madrid, Juventus and Chelsea, not to mention a World Cup final, famously lamented how surprised he was at the difficulty of playing in the U.S.

“I thought I would come here and play with a cigarette in my mouth, and instead it is difficult,” Higuaín said

Charles Barkley Shits On USMNT On Live TV, But He Praised The USWNT

Charles Barkley wants to make it clear: This U.S. soccer jersey he’s never going to wear (or fit into) is a women’s jersey. He’d never be caught dead with a USMNT jersey. 

Maybe Chuck needs to catch up on his country’s soccer teams. 

The Story Of How Edson Arantes do Nascimento Became Known As Pelé

A few tumors and a urinary infection have forced Pelé to visit the hospital a few times this year. Being 81 years old, the concerns about his health are the subject of press articles everywhere, and in reading them, the other day, a question came to mind: how and when did Edson Arantes do Nascimento start to be known as Pelé?

The Idea Of Sports Being Apolitical Has Zero Credibility After FIFA's Suspension Of Russia

The decision by FIFA on Feb. 28, 2022, to suspend Russia from international competition — a move that could see the national team excluded from the 2022 FIFA World Cup — breaks with a tradition of inaction by soccer’s world governing body over the ethical failings of member states.

Sounds of Soccer ASMR

Ahhh, the soothing sounds of soccer ASMR.

An empty field.

Just you and the ball. And some birds.

Put on some headphones and turn up that volume to hear the satisfying sounds of putting on boots, juggling, shooting, crossbar pings and more. 

U.S. Soccer Sells TV Rights To Turner Sports, HBO In 8-Year Deal

It’s hard to remember a time when ESPN and Fox didn’t dominate the U.S. soccer TV landscape. The two have aired every World Cup since 1994 and have been the consistent home for U.S. women’s and men’s national team games over the last decade. That era is ending, though worry not, it won’t change too much. 

OK England, You Can't Label Every American Coach 'Ted Lasso' And Expect A Laugh

The arrival of Jesse Marsch in the Premier League as Leeds United manager marks the third instance of an American guiding a soccer franchise in Britain's Major Top League (The BMTL). He'll need all his dudes on board if he wants to make the playoffs, but there's probably a Brazilian available in the draft if they tank so it's all good.

Carli Lloyd Calls Out Culture Within USWNT On Hope Solo’s New Podcast

Hope Solo, one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the game, is known almost as well for her exploits on the pitch as her voice off it. This week, her voice will have a new platform via a Hope Solo podcast, which launches Wednesday, March 2, with what promises to be a must-listen first episode featuring Carli Lloyd.

“Hope Solo Speaks” is an original SiriusXM podcast available every Wednesday on the SXM App, Stitcher, Pandora, Apple Podcasts and other major podcast platforms. It will also air on SiriusXM FC on satellite radio. You can check out a trailer below.

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