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Small town, big soccer ambition — Here's how FC Naples hopes to change soccer on Florida's west coast

Small town, big soccer ambition — Here's how FC Naples hopes to change soccer on Florida's west coast

FC Naples Thomas Hindle USL League OneFEATURESUSL Championship The club hopes to tap into the growing soccer culture in the town of almost 20,000. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Naples, Florida needed something. The town of 20,000, known for its sprawling beaches and sparkling sand, has a growing contingent of soccer…

Cristiano Ronaldo delivers emotional tribute after scoring on his late father's birthday in Al-Nassr win

Cristiano Ronaldo delivers emotional tribute after scoring on his late father's birthday in Al-Nassr win

Getty/IG (@cristiano) Mitchell Fretton C. RonaldoAl Nassr FC vs Al-RayyanAl Nassr FCAl-RayyanAFC Champions League Elite Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo dedicated his most recent goal in Saudi Arabia to his late father. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Ronaldo netted for Al-Nassr on Monday night Helped club to 2-1 win in Champions League…

GONE! AmaZulu FC fire Spanish coach ahead of Orlando Pirates clash after three successive defeats in PSL

GONE! AmaZulu FC fire Spanish coach ahead of Orlando Pirates clash after three successive defeats in PSL

Backpage Austin Ditlhobolo Premier Soccer LeagueOrlando PiratesOrlando Pirates vs AmaZulu FCAmaZulu FCP. Franco The historic football club has made a decision regarding the Spaniard who has been under immense pressure. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below AmaZulu lost first three matches Coach Martin has been fired Usuthu to take on Pirates soon…

The Dutch Maguire? Matthijs de Ligt slammed by Paul Scholes as Man Utd legend says £43m man isn't an upgrade on England international

The Dutch Maguire? Matthijs de Ligt slammed by Paul Scholes as Man Utd legend says £43m man isn't an upgrade on England international

GOAL/Getty Ritabrata Banerjee Manchester UnitedM. de LigtH. MaguirePremier League Paul Scholes slammed new Manchester United signing Matthijs de Ligt as he claimed the Dutch defender is not an upgrade on Harry Maguire. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Scholes slams United's De Ligt Claimed Dutchman isn't an upgrade on Maguire Joined United…

Dele Alli approached by European club as ex-Tottenham & England star receives surprise offer

Dele Alli approached by European club as ex-Tottenham & England star receives surprise offer

Getty Mitchell Fretton D. AlliGenoaTransfersSerie AEvertonPremier League Serie A side Genoa have reportedly approached Dele Alli over a potential move to Italy. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Dele out of action since picking up injury Left Everton as free agent in summer Approached by Genoa over Serie A move Article continues…

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso praises USMNT star Christian Pulisic ahead of AC Milan's UCL match with Bundesliga champions

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso praises USMNT star Christian Pulisic ahead of AC Milan's UCL match with Bundesliga champions

Getty Images Jacob Schneider USAC. PulisicX. AlonsoChampions LeagueBayer Leverkusen vs AC MilanBayer LeverkusenAC Milan The Leverkusen manager is preparing for Pulisic ahead of Milan's UCL clash with the German side Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Milan to play with Leverkusen Tuesday Xabi Alonso praises Pulisic ahead of match American in fine…

Pay up, Rob & Ryan! Wrexham fined after chaotic Birmingham brawl in front of McElhenney and Tom Brady

Pay up, Rob & Ryan! Wrexham fined after chaotic Birmingham brawl in front of McElhenney and Tom Brady

Getty Ritabrata Banerjee WrexhamLeague OneBirmingham vs WrexhamBirminghamP. Mullin The FA have imposed fines on Birmingham and Wrexham after their players were involved in a brawl during the recent League One clash. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Wrexham and Birmingham fined Blues clinched a 3-1 win Both set of players got involved…

No Offside: Mamelodi Sundowns' second goal in Kaizer Chiefs match was correctly allowed! 'We can see the leg of Inacio Miguel putting Lucas Ribeiro onside' – former Fifa referee

No Offside: Mamelodi Sundowns' second goal in Kaizer Chiefs match was correctly allowed! 'We can see the leg of Inacio Miguel putting Lucas Ribeiro onside' – former Fifa referee

Backpage Clifton Mabasa Premier Soccer LeagueKaizer ChiefsMamelodi Sundowns FCLucas RibeiroI. RaynersInacio Miguel The former PSL Referee of the Season has commented on controversial moments that happened during Chiefs' and Downs' clash over the weekend.  Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Hlungwani gives his verdict in Chiefs & Downs game Sundowns beat Amakhosi…

Cristiano Ronaldo can't stop scoring! Al-Nassr star and Sadio Mane on target in AFC Champions League win over Al-Rayyan

Cristiano Ronaldo can't stop scoring! Al-Nassr star and Sadio Mane on target in AFC Champions League win over Al-Rayyan

GOAL/Getty Ritabrata Banerjee Al Nassr FCC. RonaldoAl Nassr FC vs Al-RayyanAl-RayyanAFC Champions League Elite Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane were on target as Al-Nassr edged out Qatari side Al-Rayyan 2-1 in the AFC Champions League. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Ronaldo on target for Al-Nassr Mane opened the scoring for his…

Will VAR implementation improve the PSL's refereeing standards or just add to the controversies?

Will VAR implementation improve the PSL's refereeing standards or just add to the controversies?

GOAL Dumisani Koyana Premier Soccer LeagueKaizer ChiefsFEATURESKaizer Chiefs vs Mamelodi Sundowns FCMamelodi Sundowns FCOrlando Pirates vs Stellenbosch FCOrlando PiratesStellenbosch FCMTN 8 Cup Controversial calls in the titanic clash have sparked fresh debates on VAR in the PSL. Will it fix officiating, or add more drama? Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Improving…