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Mexico Calls Up 38 Players For Friendlies And Nations League Games – Did They Forget About Chucky Lozano?

Mexico announced today the list of 38 players facing the upcoming FIFA international break and the beginning of the Concacaf Nations League. On paper, the squad is gigantic but ends up being reasonable, considering El Tri will be playing five games in just 18 days, and one of those matches — vs. Nigeria — will be too close to the end of the European season. 

Inesperada, Pero No Inédita: Chivas Y Pachuca Jugarán La Final De La Liga MX Femenil

La Liga MX Femenil tendrá nuevas campeonas.

Chivas y Pachuca disputarán la final del Clausura 2022, luego de dejar fuera a las dos grandes potencias del fútbol mexicano en la categoría. Las de Guadalajara eliminaron a Tigres, mientras que las Tuzas se cargaron a Rayadas, actuales monarcas de la competencia.

La eliminación de Tigres y Rayadas no es cosa poca. Desde la creación de la liga en 2017, ambos clubes regios han sido protagonistas esenciales en el crecimiento y desarrollo de la actividad. Y las cifras son elocuentes:

The Race Against Relegation: Calculating Premier League Relegation Permutations

After an arduous but entertaining eight-month season, the 2021-22 Premier League campaign has come down to a span of four days for a battle between three clubs to see which two sides will remain in the Premier League next year. 

Just a single point separates 18th from 17th and 17th from 16th, and with games in hand, the permutations become innumerable. Here's how the table looks at the moment, with Everton, Leeds and Burnley occupying 16 through 18th, respectively:

The Best (Worst?) MLS Stadium Food For The 2022 Season

We're almost three months into the 2022 MLS season, affording us enough time to showcase some of the most exciting new stadium food options after collecting them from the Bible of arena grub, @FootyScran.

It's the best account around to make you both incredibly hungry and excited for Saturday, although the reaction to MLS food usually justifiably ranges from "that looks delicious" to "why the hell are they paying $25 for chicken over there?" 

What is scran? 

Liverpool Trio In Doubt For EPL Trip To Southampton

Liverpool is still assessing the fitness of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk ahead of Tuesday's Premier League trip to Southampton where it could close the gap on leader Manchester City to one point, manager Jürgen Klopp said on Monday.

Forward Salah and defender Van Dijk were substituted during Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea, which Liverpool won on penalties to lift their second trophy of the season.

How Much Do NWSL Players Really Make? An In-Depth Look At NWSL Salaries

For the first time ever, 2022 NWSL salaries guarantee players a living wage. The NWSL and its players signed the league’s first Collective Bargaining Agreement on Feb. 1, 2022, increasing women’s soccer salaries across the board. So just how much do women’s soccer players make? The CBA, recently made public, tells us everything we need to know about NWSL salaries.

The Jersey Report No. 2: What In Hell Is Juventus Wearing Next Season?

Wacky, wacky, what a wacky jersey Juventus has dropped for the 2022-23 season. Eye-sored? Yeah, me too. 

But the Vecchia Signora is not the only team with a new look. Here is a roundup of the most relevant releases around the world. 

Juventus 2022-23 Home Jersey

Of course, we have to start with Juve and its new stripes. What were they thinking? 

Alfredo Talavera Le Dice Adiós A Pumas – ¿Cuál Será Su Próximo Destino?

Después de la amarga derrota en la final de la Liga de Campeones de la Concacaf ante Seattle Sounders y un Clausura 2022 privado de playoffs, la Lillineta comienza a destartalarse. 

Injury Impact: The 5 Most Impactful Absences In European Soccer This Season

When we think of injuries in soccer and of their repercussions, we often think of big names at big clubs. But oftentimes it is the absence of important players at mid-sized clubs that has the biggest impact on performance.

Larger clubs have the depth to replace even the most talented of players; most teams do not. This list of most impactful injuries this season will include one or two big names, but it also features several footballers that sometimes go unnoticed.

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