Despite scoring 6 goals and providing 8 assists in his debut season at Aston Villa, there was a feeling that 25-year-old Moussa Diaby didn’t quite replicate his stellar form from his time at Leverkusen. Following…
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Gareth Southgate announces his decision to resign as England manager
After eight years, four tournaments, and reaching two finals, Gareth Southgate announced on Tuesday that he would be stepping down as England manager, citing a need for “time for change.” His final match in charge…
Olivier Giroud, France’s top scorer of all time, retires from international football
Olivier Giroud, France’s highest-ever goal scorer, announced the conclusion of his international career on Monday. He had previously indicated he would retire based on France’s performance in the European Championship. “The moment I’ve been fearing…
Messi’s fitness setback at Copa America delays his goal of participating in his sixth World Cup
Lionel Messi was visibly emotional as he left the Copa America final early due to a severe right ankle injury, marking the first time he had done so in his career. His tears reflected deeper…
FIFA is seeking bids for broadcasting rights of the Club World Cup, with the 32-team event set to commence in the US in just 11 months
Just 11 months before the first-ever 32-team Club World Cup in men’s soccer, FIFA has announced it is seeking bids for broadcasting rights to the tournament’s 63 matches, which will take place in the United…
Swiss midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri retires from international football following his memorable goal at Euro 2024
Switzerland forward Xherdan Shaqiri retired from the national team on Monday. Shaqiri made the announcement nine days after playing his 125th game for Switzerland, which ended in a penalty shootout loss to England in the…
After Yamal and Williams revitalized Spain from its ‘tiki-taka’ rut, no opponent could withstand them at Euro 2024
Spain came to Germany without big-name stars or high expectations. But after six weeks, Luis de la Fuente’s squad returned home as European champions, marking a promising future. The youthful energy of Lamine Yamal and…
Spain clinches its fourth European Championship title, dealing England another agonizing defeat
Spain has claimed its fourth European soccer title, marking a historic achievement. Meanwhile, England faced yet another heartbreaking near-miss in their long history of falling short. Spain secured a 2-1 victory over England in the…
Spain midfielder Rodri describes winning Euro 2024 as ‘the pinnacle of my career’
He only played the first half, but Spain midfielder Rodri described it as the greatest day of his career. Spain seemed to face a setback when Rodri left the European Championship final against England at…
Harry Kane of England and Dani Olmo of Spain finish Euro 2024 as joint top scorers, sharing the Golden Boot in a six-way tie
England’s striker Harry Kane ended Euro 2024 as one of six players tied for the Golden Boot top scorer, despite his team’s 2-1 loss to Spain in the final. This added to his collection of…
Argentina defeats Colombia 1-0 in the Copa America final following a delay caused by crowd control issues
Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 in the Copa America final on Sunday evening after a match delay of over an hour due to crowd issues. Fans breached security gates at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens,…
Lamine Yamal celebrates his birthday by winning Euro 2024 and earning the best young player award
Spain’s young talent, Lamine Yamal, achieved a remarkable feat by winning the European Championship and earning the tournament’s best young player award just one day after celebrating his 17th birthday. Most of Yamal’s contributions came…
Lionel Messi leaves Copa America final due to a visible leg injury, with a swollen ankle
Lionel Messi’s evening came to an early end in the Copa America final when he left the field emotionally in the 64th minute due to an apparent leg injury on Sunday night. Cameras later showed…
Argentina clinches their record 16th Copa America title with a 1-0 victory over Colombia, achieved despite Messi’s injury
Lionel Messi celebrated with joy as he held the trophy tightly in his hands, starkly contrasting to the frustration he felt just an hour earlier. Despite his leg injury forcing him to sit out much…
“I believe in dreams”: Southgate aims for Euro 2024 success to earn England the respect of the soccer world
For the English, it’s mostly about making fun of themselves. But for nearly everyone else, it’s seen as a sign of being too confident and feeling entitled. “Football’s Coming Home,” the anthem of England’s national…
Lionel Messi aims to guide Argentina to their 16th Copa America title as they face off against Colombia
Lionel Messi is on the verge of leading Argentina to their record 16th Copa America title. Colombia is determined to prevent this in a final that pits the tournament favorite against a team gaining momentum.…
Ruan scores the only goal to guide Montreal to a 1-0 win against Atlanta United
Defender Ruan Gregorio Teixeira scored in the second half, and goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois kept a clean sheet without needing to make a save, securing his fifth shutout of the season as CF Montreal defeated Atlanta…
Spain and England will face off in the European Championship final, with Prince William and King Felipe in attendance
Spain and England are set to face each other in the European Championship final on Sunday, with much attention on a young prodigy and whether England, historically known as a strong soccer nation, can finally…
Suárez scores in stoppage time as Uruguay defeats Canada 4-3 in a shootout to claim third place in Copa America
Luis Suárez showed his ability to make crucial plays once again. The 37-year-old, Uruguay’s all-time leading scorer, equalized the game in stoppage time during the second half. Uruguay then defeated Canada 4-3 in a penalty…
Switzerland extends coach Murat Yakin’s contract for the 2026 World Cup as a reward
Switzerland coach Murat Yakin has agreed to extend his contract, leading the team through qualifying for the 2026 World Cup following their impressive performance in reaching the European Championship quarterfinals. The Swiss soccer federation announced…