After winning the Olympic gold medal, members of the U.S. women’s national team are already setting their sights on the next challenge: the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. With a sense of excitement and determination, team captain Lindsey Horan and forward Sophia Smith discussed the potential for future success while standing on the medal stand
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The U.S. women’s national team secured Olympic gold by defeating Brazil in a hard-fought 1-0 victory. The game showcased a strong defensive performance in the first half, followed by a calculated surge in the second half to outmaneuver Brazil and its iconic captain, Marta. The USWNT, under the guidance of new coach Emma Hayes, displayed
Barcelona has officially secured the services of versatile forward Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig in a deal reportedly worth around €55 million. This signing marks the first major move for the Catalan club in the ongoing summer transfer window. The six-year contract signed by Olmo will keep him at Barcelona until June 2030, with a
Inter Miami CF’s head coach Gerardo Martino recently praised Jordi Alba for his exceptional performance in a 4-3 victory over Toronto FC in the Leagues Cup round of 32. With Alba providing all four assists for Miami’s goals, Martino labeled him as a „number 10 who plays at left-back.“ This highlights Alba’s versatility and playmaking
On Thursday, the football world bid farewell to a legend as Pepe announced his retirement at the age of 41. His last game for Portugal was at Euro 2024, where they were unfortunately defeated by France in the quarterfinals. Pepe made a total of 141 appearances for Portugal, establishing himself as a key figure in
As the U.S. women’s national team gears up for the Olympic gold medal match against Brazil, the players are acutely aware of the immense pressure that comes with representing a team with a history of winning. With a track record that includes four Olympic gold medals and four Women’s World Cup titles, the expectations are
Inter Miami head coach Gerardo „Tata“ Martino has confirmed that Lionel Messi will not be featuring in the team’s upcoming Leagues Cup round-of-32 clash against Toronto FC. This decision comes as Messi has yet to train with the team since his return from Copa América, citing an ankle injury as the reason for his absence.
Marcelo Gallardo, the esteemed coach who guided River Plate to 14 titles in his previous stint, including two Copa Libertadores victories, has returned to the South American giants with a clear objective in mind. In a press conference held at River’s Monumental stadium, Gallardo expressed his desire to once again conquer the coveted Copa Libertadores
After securing a lucrative deal with tech company Snapdragon as their new front of shirt sponsor, Manchester United is now considering the possibility of selling naming rights to their new stadium. Snapdragon has expressed interest in potentially attaching their brand to the iconic Old Trafford, leading to the creation of a new identity for the
The United States women’s national team is gearing up for their semifinal match against Germany with the return of key players to the lineup. Sam Coffey, the deep-lying midfielder crucial to the American defense, will be back after missing the quarterfinal due to a yellow card suspension. Additionally, Tierna Davidson, a starting center-back, is nearing
Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, has hinted at the possibility of utilizing Jadon Sancho as a central striker for the team due to the absence of Rasmus Hojlund. With Hojlund out for six weeks due to a hamstring injury, there is a gap in the squad that needs to be filled. In recent matches,
Trinity Rodman’s extraordinary extra-time goal against Japan in the Olympic semifinals left fans and teammates in awe. The young forward admitted that the moment she received Crystal Dunn’s pass and scored was a blur to her, stating that she „blacked out“ during the sequence. Despite her hazy memory of the goal, Rodman expressed immense joy
Argentina is set to face a hostile environment when they face hosts France in the quarterfinals of the men’s Olympic soccer tournament. This hostile atmosphere stems from a video that emerged showing Argentina players singing an offensive song about French players with African heritage. The same discriminatory chants were heard by some Argentinian fans prior
The recently concluded Conmebol’s 2024 Copa América tournament saw Lionel Messi, the Argentina captain, being named in the team of the tournament. Despite scoring only one goal and providing one assist in five appearances, Messi’s impact on the field was undeniable. He was instrumental in guiding Argentina to victory, ultimately being included in the best
Manchester United is currently facing a significant injury crisis following their friendly match against Real Betis. Marcus Rashford, who scored a first-half penalty, was forced off the field in the second half after sustaining a heavy knock to his right ankle. This injury comes at a time when United is already missing key players like
After leaving Liverpool at the end of last season, Jürgen Klopp has made it clear that he is ruling himself out of the running for the vacant positions as coach of the United States and England men’s teams. Despite being strongly linked with the USMNT job and emerging as a potential successor to Gareth Southgate
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola is currently facing a situation with one of his star players, Julián Álvarez, who has expressed his desire to play in more „important games.“ This discontent stems from Álvarez feeling that he did not receive enough playing time during key matches last season. The 24-year-old Argentine striker’s comments have raised
After leading the United States women’s national team to a convincing 4-1 victory over Germany, coach Emma Hayes praised her players for their „mature performance.“ However, she did not shy away from pointing out areas that need improvement. With only six matches into her tenure, Hayes recognized that there are still aspects of the team
The U.S. men’s Olympic soccer team made a remarkable comeback after a disappointing start in their first match in Marseille, France. With an electrifying surge in the first half against New Zealand, they secured a convincing 4-1 victory, reigniting their hopes for the knockout rounds. This revitalized performance sets the stage for a crucial final
Recent reports suggest that Manchester United and Inter Milan have been in talks regarding a potential swap deal involving Denzel Dumfries and Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Inter winger Dumfries could potentially join United as a right-back, while Wan-Bissaka would make the move to Milan. Another option on the table is AS Monaco’s Vanderson being included in the
The recent scandal involving Bev Priestman, the head coach of Canada’s women’s national soccer team, has rocked the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC). The COC announced on Thursday that Priestman has been removed from the country’s Olympic soccer team due to her involvement in the use of drones to spy on opponents‘ practice sessions. The decision
The recent incident involving the Canadian women’s soccer team assistant coach and analyst disrupting Team New Zealand’s training session with a drone has caused quite a stir in the sports world. The actions taken by the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) in response to this disruption have led to consequences for those involved. Let’s delve into
The opening match of the Paris Olympics men’s soccer tournament turned chaotic when Morocco fans crashed the pitch to protest a late goal by Argentina. The anger and bizarre scene left the game suspended with only minutes remaining. Objects were thrown, and Morocco fans were tackled by security on the field at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in
As the United States women’s national team gears up for their first major-tournament match under the coaching of Emma Hayes, it is clear that a shift in mindset is necessary. Hayes herself has pointed out that the age-old assumption of American dominance in women’s soccer is not only outdated but also disrespectful to the rising
Argentinian superstar, Lionel Messi, was recently honored by his MLS club, Inter Miami, after securing victory in the Copa América tournament with his national team. This victory marked Messi’s 45th title, making him the most decorated player in the history of football. The club president, Jorge Mas, took the opportunity to congratulate Messi on this
Manchester United is reportedly interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain winger Xavi Simons, despite competition from Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig. The 21-year-old caught the attention of clubs across Europe after a successful loan spell with RB Leipzig, where he recorded eight goals and 13 assists in the Bundesliga. While PSG and Leipzig have a strong
In a highly anticipated match between Inter Miami and the Chicago Fire, rookie Matías Rojas scored his fourth goal of the season in the sixth minute, giving Inter Miami an early 1-0 lead. Robert Taylor provided the assist for Rojas‘ goal, while 20-year-old defender Tomás Avilés also contributed with his first goal of the season.
AFC Bournemouth and United States men’s national team midfielder Tyler Adams is facing yet another obstacle in his career as he recovers from back surgery. This news was confirmed by Cherries manager Andoni Iraola, who expressed concern about Adams‘ fitness ahead of the upcoming season. The midfielder had surgery shortly after participating in the Copa