☕️🌦️⚽️ Good morning everyone!  Let’s take it to Italy this morning. One of the country’s most iconic soccer clubs just went American. Oak Tree Capital, a hedge fund based out of the U.S, is the new controlling owner of the Italian Club after a loan defaulted and the holding company based out of China, Suning, missed payment. Very exciting stuff here.. maybe set it on auto pay nex time? Either way, this new ownership marks the 7th club in Italian soccer to have American ownership.

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Europa League
Leverkusen on hunt for perfect season

🏆️ ♾️ Here we go. Bayer Leverkusen have just two crucial games remaining to potentially cement one of the greatest seasons in soccer history as a reality. The first of these monumental challenges comes today, as they face Italian side Atalanta in the highly anticipated Europa League final. This match is not just a test of their skill and determination, but also a chance to cement Xabi Alonso as a club legend, in only his second season with the club. The final takes place today, at 3:00pm EST, tune in to witness part of the historic season.

Player Spotlight
Legend to Hangup His Boots

🫡🐐🏆️ Kroos bids adios and farewell, Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has announced that he will retire from professional football after this summer’s European Championship. The 34-year-old will end his illustrious career following the tournament, bringing the curtain down on a decade of success at the Bernabéu and an exceptional tenure with the German national team. In a surprising twist, Kroos returned to international football with Germany in February, having previously retired from international duty in 2021. He will play for Germany in the upcoming European Championship, starting with their opening game against Scotland on June 14 at Munich's Allianz Arena. Kroos' experience and leadership will be invaluable as Germany aims for success in the tournament.

A Decade of Dominance at Real Madrid

Kroos joined Real Madrid from Bayern Munich in 2014 and has since been an integral part of the club's success. During his time with Los Blancos, he has won 22 trophies, including four Champions League titles, five Club World Cups, and four LaLiga titles. Kroos has made 463 appearances for Real Madrid, showcasing his skill, vision, and consistency as a central figure in the team's midfield.

🗣️🗝️ Agent Florentino Perez’ on Kroos, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez paid tribute to Kroos, stating, “Toni Kroos is one of the greatest players in the history of Real Madrid and this club is and will always be his home.” Kroos' contribution to Real Madrid has been immense, particularly in forming a legendary midfield trio alongside Luka Modric and Casemiro, which has been pivotal in the club's success over the past decade. Kroos began his career at Bayern Munich, making his first-team debut in September 2007. He was part of the Bayern squad that won the Champions League in 2013 before transferring to Real Madrid the following summer. His achievements with both clubs and his role in Germany's 2014 World Cup triumph cement his legacy as one of the finest midfielders of his generation.

🔜👀🏆️ Looking Ahead, As Kroos prepares for his final bow at Euro 2024, fans around the world will celebrate his contributions to the game. His vision, passing accuracy, and composure under pressure have made him a standout player in every team he has played for. The football community will watch with admiration as he takes to the field one last time, aiming to add another international trophy to his decorated career.

Wednesday ICYMI

US Open Cup Round of 16

Serie A

Quick Bites 🍕

One and Done

South American stars in Europe

New Squad, who this?

Matches to Catch

Europa League Final

Brazil Cup (2nd Leg)

US Open Cup Round of 16

Banter of the day

Football, by the fans for the fans

In search of a pub? Ever find yourself in a new city and are desperately searching for a local soccer pub? Who would have thought that the premier league took time out of their day to create a bar finder. There really is nothing better than catching an early premier league game on the weekends with fellow fans of the game, and finding that bar that will actually have the game sound on just got that much easier.

USA Bar Finder. Bar finder, aka Intern Jose’s nickname in college. Easy to use search platform on the premier leagues website. It has most major cities included, and they’re even accepting updates to their list if you email them at [email protected]

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