Seemingly upset that their team wasn’t playing, German soccer fans booed Spain’s Marc Cucurella throughout Tuesday’s European Championship semifinal against France. Whenever Cucurella had possession during Spain’s 2-1 victory over France, he faced loud whistles…
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Despite discarding the mask, Mbappé’s Euro 2024 concludes on a disappointing note with a loss to Spain
Even after Kylian Mbappé discarded his nose mask, a 16-year-old prodigy overshadowed him. Mbappé stopped wearing the mask, which had restricted his vision since he broke his nose in France’s first match. Despite this, Les…
Messi scored his 109th goal, guiding defending champion Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Canada and securing a spot in the Copa America final
Lionel Messi and Argentina are close to matching Spain as the only nations to win three consecutive major titles. “It’s incredible what this team has achieved, what the Argentina national team is doing,” Messi said…
The Netherlands faces travel disruptions ahead of their Euro 2024 semifinal against England
The Netherlands’ plans for their European Championship semifinal against England were thrown off on Tuesday due to travel disruptions. They had to change their travel route to Dortmund because of a “blockage” on a train…
Southgate believes England is poised to reach their peak at Euro 2024, having felt burdened by pressure up to this point
England coach Gareth Southgate expects his team to perform their best in the later stages of the European Championship. He attributes their slow start to the tournament to high expectations from the nation. England entered…
The Springboks have retained their lineup for the second Ireland test, boasting their most seasoned team ever
South Africa has decided to field the same team against Ireland in the upcoming second test, making it their most experienced rugby squad ever. The reigning world champion Springboks secured a 27-20 victory in the…
Former striker Craig Bellamy appointed as Wales coach, stepping into his inaugural senior management position
Former Wales captain Craig Bellamy was chosen as the coach of the national team until 2028 on Tuesday. “This is the proudest moment of my career,” said Bellamy, who stopped playing in 2014. “It was…
Paraguay dismisses coach Garnero following a Copa America campaign without a single win
Paraguay dismissed coach Daniel Garnero on Monday following a Copa America where the team failed to win any matches. During the ongoing tournament in the United States, Paraguay suffered defeats in all of its group-stage…
Rodri urges for increased player protection following the premature end of his Spain teammate’s Euro 2024
Rodri has called for better protection for players after one of his teammates from Spain had to leave the rest of the European Championship. Pedri’s tournament ended after he injured his knee last Friday in…
Borussia Dortmund, the runner-up in the Champions League, has signed Germany defender Waldemar Anton from Stuttgart
Borussia Dortmund, who finished as runners-up in the Champions League, signed Germany defender Waldemar Anton as their first acquisition of the offseason on Monday. This move leaves Stuttgart searching for a new captain as they…
Emma Hayes, coach of the US women’s team, avoids addressing the equal pay question regarding a high-earning star potentially joining the American men’s team
Emma Hayes, coach of the US women’s team, avoided answering whether she should receive a salary increase if a high-profile figure like Jürgen Klopp were to replace Gregg Berhalter as coach of the American men’s…
Brazil, under scrutiny, looks to Neymar and their storied past for renewed optimism following their Copa America setback.
When Brazil lost to Uruguay in the Copa America quarterfinals on Saturday night in Las Vegas, Neymar cried for his disappointed teammates while attending a samba concert in Brazil. At the beginning of the Copa,…
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni confirms that Lionel Messi will be in the starting lineup against Canada in the Copa America semifinal
Lionel Messi isn’t letting a leg injury slow him down and will participate in Argentina’s Copa America semifinal against Canada on Tuesday night. Messi has been managing a right leg issue since Argentina’s group stage…
Jesse Marsch stated that he didn’t require success with Canada to demonstrate his coaching prowess
After leading Canada to the semifinals of the Copa America, coach Jesse Marsch expressed his confidence in his coaching abilities despite setbacks. He mentioned feeling appreciated by Canada after being let go by Leeds and…
Cristiano Ronaldo Open to Continuing International Career Despite Euro 2024 Exit
Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested he may continue his international career with Portugal despite their disappointing exit from Euro 2024. Ronaldo played a crucial role in all five of Portugal’s matches during the tournament in Germany,…
Kévin Cabral and Cole Bassett lead the Colorado Rapids to a 4-1 win against St. Louis City
Kévin Cabral and Cole Bassett each scored a goal and assisted another in the first half, fueling the Colorado Rapids to a 4-1 win over St. Louis City on Sunday night. Cabral put the Rapids…
South Korea has named Hong Myung-bo as the head coach of the national soccer team for the second time
On Sunday, Hong Myung-bo was appointed as South Korea’s head coach, giving the nation’s 2002 World Cup hero another chance at the top role. Hong takes over from Jurgen Klinsmann and returns to a position…
Bayern Munich has acquired Michael Olise from Crystal Palace to bring in ‘fresh energy and new ideas’
Bayern Munich signed 22-year-old forward Michael Olise from Crystal Palace on Sunday, aiming to inject “new energy, new ideas” following their first trophy-less season in 12 years. Olise, who agreed to a five-year contract with…
England defeats Switzerland in a penalty shootout to advance to the Euro 2024 semifinals
England added another chapter to its challenging history with penalty shootouts. Three years after losing the European Championship final on penalties, England’s players showed confidence as they defeated Switzerland in a shootout to reach the…
Netherlands advances to the Euro 2024 semifinals against England following their victory over Turkey
The Netherlands fought hard to come from behind and defeat Turkey 2-1 on Saturday, securing a spot in the European Championship semifinals. Mert Muldur’s own goal in the 76th minute, shortly after Stefan De Vrij…
Bukayo Saka finds redemption in penalty shootout at Euro 2024, following three years since experiencing racial abuse
Bukayo Saka knelt near the middle of the field and looked up at the sky. The rest of England’s players rushed towards the goal to celebrate with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jordan Pickford, who were the…
Akanji feeling profound emptiness after missing penalty leads to Swiss defeat at Euro 2024
The message on Jordan Pickford’s water bottle was clear as he prepared to face Manuel Akanji for Switzerland’s first penalty kick in the European Championship shootout. Pickford dove to his left and saved the penalty.…
Colombia easily defeats Panama 5-0 in the Copa America to progress to the semifinals
Jhon Córdoba, James Rodríguez, and Luis Díaz scored goals in a dominant first half to lead Colombia to a 5-0 victory over Panama in the Copa America quarterfinals on Saturday. Colombia, entering the match with…
Uruguay triumphs over Brazil 4-2 in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw, advancing to the Copa America semifinals
Marcelo Bielsa anticipated how the world would react after Uruguay and Brazil battled through a gritty Copa America quarterfinal with 41 fouls, just four shots on target, and no goals in regular play. Bielsa, now…
Kolo Muani tested Mbappé’s protective mask and found it surprising: “You can’t see a thing”
France striker Randal Kolo Muani didn’t realize how challenging it was for teammate Kylian Mbappé to wear a protective mask at Euro 2024 until he tried it himself. “You really can’t see anything,” Kolo Muani…
Pedri of Spain pardons Toni Kroos for the tackle that concluded his Euro 2024
Spain midfielder Pedri has forgiven Toni Kroos for causing his exit from the European Championship. Pedri suffered a left knee injury from a tough challenge by Kroos early in Spain’s quarterfinal win over Germany. Kroos…
Sancho commends Saka for his redemptive penalty at Euro 2024 and expresses, “You did it on behalf of me and Marcus.
Jadon Sancho praised Bukayo Saka for his penalty kick redemption at the European Championship, which helped erase the memory of their missed penalties in the previous tournament in 2021. In the 2021 Euro final shootout…
Kroos exits after successfully revitalizing Germany’s position in global football
This time, Toni Kroos won’t be making a comeback. As the German soccer star played his final match and exited the stage, both teammates and opponents sought him out for farewells. The Spanish players, particularly…
Ronaldo consoles a distraught Pepe as Portugal’s experienced players suffer a heartbreaking exit at Euro 2024
This time, Cristiano Ronaldo wasn’t the one shedding tears. Instead, the Portugal star’s role was to comfort a teammate who was crying after a painful end to their latest European Championship — and possibly their…
Canada defeated Venezuela in an additional round of penalty kicks, advancing to the semifinals in their first Copa America
Canada has not scored many goals on their way to the semifinals of their first Copa America. Coach Jesse Marsch doesn’t feel the need to apologize for that. Ismaël Koné scored in the sixth round…
UEFA has suspended Turkey’s player Merih Demiral for two matches due to a nationalistic gesture made during Euro 2024
UEFA punished Turkey’s player Merih Demiral by suspending him for two matches on Friday. This came after Demiral made a gesture during the European Championship that sparked a controversy between Turkey and Germany. As a…
Argentina advances to the Copa America semifinals by defeating Ecuador 4-2 in penalty kicks following a 1-1 draw
Lionel Messi took Argentina’s first penalty in a Copa America shootout against Ecuador, just as he did in the 2022 World Cup final against France. However, this time, Messi hit the crossbar, which put their…
Manchester United’s manager Erik ten Hag has extended his contract until 2026
Manchester United announced on Thursday that manager Erik ten Hag has extended his contract until 2026. The Dutchman, who led the team to back-to-back trophies in his first two years at Old Trafford, faced uncertainty…
Toni Kroos, the Germany star, is determined to either triumph or end his career, setting his sights on thwarting his Real Madrid colleagues’ hopes at Euro 2024
Toni Kroos, a prominent figure in German football, is aiming to extend his career by helping his national team advance in the European Championship. Germany faces Spain in a crucial match, with the winner moving…
The American Outlaws fan group demands Gregg Berhalter’s removal as coach of the US national team
The largest supporters’ group of the U.S. soccer team has called for coach Gregg Berhalter to be removed after the team was eliminated in the first round of the Copa America. The American Outlaws released…
Mert Gunok’s remarkable save at Euro 2024 triggers celebrations among the Turkish team and earns praise from their Austrian opponents
A moment of brilliance from Mert Gunok sparked celebrations among Turkish fans and drew high praise from Austrian rival Michael Gregoritsch, who called it one of the best saves he had ever witnessed. Goalkeeper Gunok…
The Copa America match that saw the U.S. lose attracted an average of 3.78 million viewers, making it the highest-viewed non-World Cup game on FS1
The United States’ defeat against Uruguay in their final Copa America group stage match on Monday night was watched by an average of 3.78 million viewers. This made it the most-watched non-World Cup soccer broadcast…
Colombia tied Brazil 1-1 and will now face Panama in the quarterfinals, while Seleção will take on Uruguay
Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo urged his team to stay focused and energetic throughout their intense match against Brazil. The game lasted two hot halves of soccer plus nearly 10 minutes of added time. “We all…
Martinez and Iglesias hit home runs in a six-run 10th inning, helping the New York Mets fend off the Washington Nationals 9-7 to spoil Wood’s debut
J.D. Martinez and Jose Iglesias hit home runs in a six-run 10th inning as the New York Mets held on to beat the Washington Nationals 9-7 on Monday night. This spoiled the debut of highly…
Slovenia forward Šeško fails to convert two opportunities that could have ended Euro 2024 for Portugal led by Ronaldo
Twice during Monday’s match, Slovenia’s young striker Benjamin Šeško had opportunities to score against Portugal and potentially eliminate them from the European Championship. Šeško, aged 21 and seen as a rising star, missed two crucial…
The United States was knocked out of the Copa America with a 1-0 loss to Uruguay, intensifying calls to dismiss Berhalter
Gregg Berhalter responded with a brief “Yes” when asked if he should continue leading the United States into the 2026 World Cup, despite their elimination from the Copa America by Uruguay. Critics are likely to…
Panama defeats Bolivia 3-1, advancing to the knockout rounds and contributing to the elimination of the U.S. from Copa America
Panama made history by reaching the Copa America quarterfinals for the first time, defeating Bolivia 3-1 on Monday night to secure second place in Group C. In the quarterfinals, Panama will face the winner of…
US ready to confront South American powerhouse Uruguay as their Copa America fate hangs in the balance
The fate of the U.S. in the Copa America tournament hinges on their match against Uruguay on Monday night. Similarly, Gregg Berhalter’s future as coach of the American team could also be determined by this…
Courageous Georgia exits Euro 2024, leaving a trail of memorable moments
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia found himself with space near the halfway line and noticed Spain’s goalkeeper Unai Simón was out of position. So, he decided to try a shot. Although the Napoli winger’s attempt narrowly missed the…
Eduard Bello sparks Venezuela’s second-half surge to a 3-0 win against Jamaica in Copa America
Eduard Bello scored first in the 49th minute as Venezuela finished Group B play with a perfect record, defeating Jamaica 3-0 on Sunday night at Copa America. Venezuela (3-0-0) played without coach Fernando Batista, who…
Bellingham cites Roosevelt’s ‘Man in the Arena’ speech following stunning goal at Euro 2024
Jude Bellingham, known as one of the world’s most exciting soccer players, scored a remarkable goal against Slovakia on Sunday, showcasing his talent. His choice to reference a speech by former U.S. president Theodore Roosevelt…
Toni Kroos postpones retirement as Germany’s journey extends into Euro 2024
Toni Kroos will play more games before he retires. Germany’s chances of winning Euro 2024 seem more promising than ever. Kroos, known for his success with six Champions League titles and a World Cup, played…
Lautaro Martínez nets two goals as Argentina, without Messi, defeats Peru 2-0 to conclude group stage play
Lautaro Martínez scored two goals and Argentina finished their Copa America group stage with a 2-0 win against Peru on Saturday night. Martínez got his first goal in the 47th minute thanks to a good…
Colombia defeats Costa Rica 3-0 to secure a spot in the Copa America quarterfinals
Davinson Sánchez and Jhon Córdoba scored within three minutes of each other in the second half, sending Colombia to the Copa America quarterfinals with a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica on Friday. Colombia maintained possession…
Vinícius Júnior nets two goals as Brazil secures a 4-1 victory over Paraguay in the Copa America group stage
Vinícius Júnior scored two goals in the first half to lead Brazil to a 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night, putting them in a good position to advance from Group D in the Copa…