Soccer

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

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

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