Soccer

The nomination of five United States women’s national team players for the prestigious 2024 Women’s Ballon d’Or marks a significant achievement for women’s soccer in the country. Lindsey Horan, Alyssa Naeher, Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, and Mallory Swanson have all been recognized for their exceptional performances, particularly after their recent gold medal win at the

Luis Suárez, the iconic Uruguayan striker, recently made the decision to retire from the Uruguay national team. After 17 years of dedicated service, Suárez announced his departure following his team’s World Cup qualifier against Paraguay. This marks the end of an era for the former Liverpool and Barcelona star, who leaves behind a remarkable legacy

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has faced his fair share of criticism throughout his illustrious career, especially after his performance in the 2024 European Championship. Despite this, Ronaldo remains unfazed and has dismissed any suggestion that he is considering ending his international career anytime soon. In fact, he has stated that the criticism only serves to

Barcelona has responded to recent reports in the Spanish media suggesting that their sporting director, Deco, is considering leaving the club. It was claimed that Deco was disappointed with the club’s performance in the summer transfer window, where they were unable to secure key signings due to financial struggles. However, Barcelona has categorically denied these

In a surprising turn of events, Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich has been named as the new captain of Germany’s national team. This decision comes after his predecessor, Ilkay Gündogan, along with other senior players, retired from international duty following Euro 2024. Kimmich will be leading the team with the support of two vice-captains, Real

Kylian Mbappé recently scored his first LaLiga goal in Real Madrid’s victory over Real Betis. Despite a three-game goal drought in the league, Mbappé mentioned that he didn’t feel pressured to score. Instead, he emphasized the importance of adapting to the team and expressed confidence in his ability to score goals. This attitude reflects Mbappé’s

Crystal Palace managed to secure their first point of the Premier League season in a thrilling 1-1 draw against Chelsea. Despite a poor start that saw them fall behind to an early goal, the Eagles bounced back with a much-improved second half performance. The home side took the lead in the 25th minute, exposing Palace’s

Arsenal recently announced the signing of Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling on loan for the remainder of the season. Sterling, who has three years left on his current contract with Chelsea, was deemed surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge, leading to his move to Arsenal just before the close of the summer transfer window. Arsenal manager

The soccer world was shaken by the sudden and tragic death of Uruguayan soccer player Juan Izquierdo, who passed away at the young age of 27 due to cardiac arrest. Izquierdo collapsed during a CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores match in Brazil and despite efforts to save him, he died at a hospital in Sao Paulo. Thousands

Javier Aguirre, the new head coach of the Mexico national team, has made a bold statement by leaving out veteran players such as Guillermo Ochoa, Raúl Jiménez, and Hirving „Chucky“ Lozano from his first 26-man call-up. This decision signals a clear shift in the team’s direction and a willingness to give opportunities to younger, up-and-coming

Barcelona’s young midfielder Marc Bernal’s season has been thrown into jeopardy after suffering a suspected anterior cruciate ligament injury during the match against Rayo Vallecano. The 17-year-old was a key player for Barcelona in their first three wins of the season in LaLiga, but now faces a long spell on the sidelines due to this

Al Hilal appears to be on the verge of securing the services of João Cancelo from Manchester City, according to a source familiar with the situation. The Portugal international is expected to make the move to the Saudi Pro League in a deal valued at an initial £21 million ($28m). Notably, Cancelo is rumored to

Real Madrid’s highly anticipated summer signing, Kylian Mbappé, fell short on his long-awaited home debut at the Santiago Bernabeu. Despite the team’s comfortable 3-0 victory over Real Valladolid, Mbappé failed to make a significant impact during his time on the pitch. With only 47 touches and 26 attempted passes, the French forward struggled to find

Christian Pulisic, the United States star, has expressed his full approval of the potential hiring of Mauricio Pochettino as the new coach for the US Men’s National Team (USMNT). Pulisic believes that the time is right for a change within the team in order to progress and improve their performance. This comes after the recent

Bayer Leverkusen, the defending Bundesliga champions, managed to secure a hard-fought victory against Borussia Monchengladbach with a goal in the 11th minute of injury time. This win came after they gave up a two-goal lead in the opening game of the Bundesliga season. The team, led by Xabi Alonso, remained undefeated in both the league

United States defender Sergiño Dest has expressed his excitement over the potential arrival of Mauricio Pochettino as the men’s national team coach. Despite being sidelined due to a torn ACL until 2025, Dest believes that having Pochettino on board could be a significant boost for the team. He highlighted Pochettino’s track record of developing players,

The Borussia Dortmund supporters are up in arms over the club’s sponsorship deal with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall. The deal, signed in May, has caused major backlash from the supporters‘ association as well as over 90 fan groups. The supporters feel that the club’s management has compromised the club’s values by associating with a company

Landon Donovan, a U.S. soccer legend, recently stepped into the role of interim coach for the San Diego Wave in the NWSL. Despite his vast experience in the game, Donovan is well aware of the challenges that come with coaching professional women’s players for the first time. He admits that he is facing a steep

In the Premier League season opener between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City, it was evident that Tottenham had many opportunities to secure a victory. The first half was dominated by Spurs, but they failed to capitalize on their chances. Pedro Porro’s goal in the 29th minute was the only result of their numerous good opportunities.

Argentina national team has announced their roster for the upcoming CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, and one notable absence is Lionel Messi. The star player is still recovering from an ankle injury sustained during the Copa America final in July. This has left the team without one of their key players as they prepare to face

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick recently revealed that he had a conversation with midfielder Ilkay Gündogan amidst speculations about his future at the club. Gündogan was absent from the LaLiga opener against Valencia due to a head injury sustained in a previous match against Monaco. Reports suggested that the German international, who joined Barcelona from Manchester

Liverpool’s new coach Arne Slot managed to clinch a 2-0 victory against newly promoted Ipswich Town in the Premier League, thanks to second-half goals from Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah. Despite a slow start in the first half, Liverpool managed to turn things around after the break and secure the win. Ipswich Town, supported by

Manchester United managed to secure a nervy 1-0 victory over Fulham in their Premier League season opener at Old Trafford. Despite the optimism surrounding the team with new signings and faces in the boardroom, the home team struggled to break down their opponent in the first half. Captain Bruno Fernandes came close to scoring, but

Kylian Mbappé made a stunning debut for Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup, scoring his first goal for the club in a 2-0 victory over Atalanta. After the match, Mbappé expressed his confidence by stating that there is „no limit“ to how many goals he and Real Madrid can achieve this season. This bold

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti recently addressed rumors circulating about star player Vinícius Júnior potentially moving to Saudi Arabia. Reports claimed that Vinícius, 24, was considering an offer from the Saudi Pro League, but Ancelotti dismissed these speculations as mere rumors without any factual basis. The coach emphasized that the player is happy at Real

LAFC head coach Steven Cherundolo has announced that Olivier Giroud will finally be available to play for the MLS team in their upcoming Leagues Cup match against the San Jose Earthquakes. Despite signing Giroud on a free transfer in April, he only officially joined the team on August 1 after participating in the European Championship

The highly anticipated move of Samu Omorodion from Atlético Madrid to Chelsea hit a roadblock on Sunday, as sources revealed to ESPN. Despite initial talks between the two clubs, the deal fell through, leaving both parties scrambling to find a resolution. However, amidst the chaos, another potential transfer involving João Félix and Conor Gallagher began

Anson Dorrance, the renowned coach of the North Carolina women’s soccer program, recently announced his retirement after an illustrious career spanning 45 seasons. Dorrance, who has an unmatched record of 21 NCAA championships, has left an indelible mark on college athletics. His decision to step down has sparked conversations about his incredible legacy and the