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Happy Wednesday, everyone. We’re going to get started with the biggest soccer story in the world:
Lionel Messi signs with PSG, to wear No. 30 after Barcelona exit - ESPNFC
Lionel Messi has signed with Paris Saint-Germain, and will wear the #30 that he began with at FC Barcelona. It’s a 2-year deal with an option for a 3rd, and naturally the French capital was super happy about it.
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— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) August 10, 2021
❤️ #PSGxMESSI pic.twitter.com/SngjpDiueb
Richie Burke steps down as Washington Spirit head coach - B&RU
Shocking news from the Washington Spirit, as Richie Burke has stepped down as head coach due to health issues. He’s going to focus on them before rejoining the Spirit front office. Goes without saying, we all wish Richie the best with his recovery and hope that whatever’s going on with his health, he’s back to 100% very soon.
Update: plot has apparently thickened, with reports that Burke was actually fired by the team and he did not have a known health ailment.
Late night update, but multiple sources have told The Athletic that Burke was in fact fired as head coach of the Spirit, and they are unaware of any health issues for Burke.
— Meg Linehan (@itsmeglinehan) August 11, 2021
Update (+ @MLSist on reporting today too): https://t.co/Ukx8bR2hmz https://t.co/KUn2OomCw4
Rated: Every home shirt for the Premier League 2021-22 season - The Athletic
Crystal Palace is the team that has the highest rated jersey this season according to The Athletic. Which one is your favorite?
Sick of side hustles, NWSL players push back in fight for labor rights - Washington Post
NWSL players are tired of having to find side gigs to keep the lights on, and everyone should be supporting their efforts to get better wages and benefits.
Carli Lloyd says USWNT needed to struggle to realize it’s time to pass the baton - LA Times
A post mortem from Japan on what happened to the USWNT during the Olympics.
Real Madrid to take legal action against LaLiga, CVC over €2.7bn deal - ESPNFC
Real Madrid is suing LaLiga over a deal the league made with a venture capital firm that gives away profits from the audiovisual rights of every club for the next 40 years.
That’s it for today. Enjoy!