Telemundo Lands Champions League Rights After World Cup Ratings Surge

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Telemundo Lands Champions League Rights After World Cup Ratings Surge

Telemundo secured exclusive U.S. Spanish-language rights to UEFA men’s competitions from 2027-28 through 2029-30, adding the Champions League, Europa League, Conference League and Super Cup after record World Cup ratings. Matches will air on Telemundo, Peacock, Universo and its FAST channel, strengthening NBCUniversal’s soccer portfolio alongside Premier League and Liga MX.

By Tanish Chachra

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Toni Kroos Predicts Spain Will Win the World Cup and Warns If They Score First It Is Over

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Toni Kroos Predicts Spain Will Win the World Cup and Warns If They Score First It Is Over

Kroos said on TikTok that Spain are the clear favourites, adding: "If Spain make it 1-0, forget it, three or four will follow. Argentina won't find solutions." But he acknowledged Messi's brilliance, saying, "I realize that Messi's intelligence keeps increasing constantly." Kroos also admitted he thought 2022 would be Messi's last World Cup.

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Jules Kounde Shrugs Off Transfer Speculation With Barcelona Season Pledge

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Jules Kounde Shrugs Off Transfer Speculation With Barcelona Season Pledge

Transfer speculation failed to sway Kounde, who targets a strong Barcelona season. “What I want is to have a great season, so rest well first to come back stronger, have a better season and help Barca to the maximum,” he told DAZN, per Fabrizio Romano. The defender started 101 consecutive games since November 2023. “I really look forward to that.”

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Aston Villa Demanded British Record for Morgan Rogers; Chelsea Paid Without Negotiations

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Aston Villa Demanded British Record for Morgan Rogers; Chelsea Paid Without Negotiations

Villa demanded more for Rogers than the $148m Man City paid for Elliot Anderson, setting the price at $149m with no room for negotiation, per David Ornstein. Arsenal were close but had set a cost ceiling. Chelsea paid without hesitation, beating both rivals to the 23-year-old. Rogers will join Xabi Alonso's rebuild at Stamford Bridge, with medical on Monday.

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James Harden Confirms a Big Three With LeBron and Donovan Mitchell Is "The Goal"

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James Harden Confirms a Big Three With LeBron and Donovan Mitchell Is "The Goal"

"That's the goal, that's the plan," Harden told ESPN Cleveland on a potential Big Three with Mitchell and James. Mitchell signed a four-year $273 million max extension and Harden is negotiating a new deal. Windhorst reports vibes around the league are pointing toward James choosing Cleveland despite the Cavs only able to offer him $3 million.

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Jurgen Klopp To Germany Done Deal As 2030 Agreement Reached

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Jurgen Klopp To Germany Done Deal As 2030 Agreement Reached

Florian Plettenberg reports Klopp will succeed Julian Nagelsmann as Germany’s Bundestrainer after the DFB reached an agreement in principle with Red Bull over his exit. Klopp and Oliver Mintzlaff met secretly in New York to finalize details. Commercial terms will be written after the World Cup final, with a Frankfurt signing and DFB press conference planned for Friday.

By Tanish Chachra

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