No Neymar, no Vinicius Júnior, no problem for Brazil. Two players from the local team Botafogo saved Brazil and coach Dorival Júnior from another defeat last Friday with a last-minute 2-1 win against Chile in…
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Australia encounters its biggest challenge yet in the Asian World Cup qualifiers
Australia faces a tough away match on Tuesday against a strong Japan team at Saitama Stadium. A victory would help the Socceroos get back on track for their sixth straight World Cup appearance after a…
Mateusz Bogusz and Ilie Sánchez help LAFC secure a 2-1 win against the Whitecaps
Mateusz Bogusz scored just 35 seconds into the game, and Ilie Sánchez added another goal in stoppage time, leading Los Angeles FC to a 2-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday night. Bogusz’s goal…
FIFA plans to initiate worldwide discussions to revise transfer regulations following a significant ruling involving Diarra
Following a significant court ruling related to soccer transfers, FIFA announced on Monday that it will invite important global participants for discussions about updating regulations questioned by former France player Lassana Diarra. On October 4,…
Soccer player unions and leagues across Europe are heading to Brussels to launch a new legal challenge against FIFA
During a hectic soccer season where players have mentioned the possibility of a strike, their union has joined forces with domestic leagues to challenge FIFA in the European Union. This challenge focuses on FIFA’s approach…
Nigeria’s soccer team is stuck at an airport in Libya, raising concerns about the upcoming Africa Cup qualifier
On Monday, Nigeria’s soccer players announced they will not participate in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match in Libya after being stuck overnight at Al Abraq Airport. The team captain called this situation “mind…
Tests reveal that Yamal sustained no significant injury after departing from the Spain squad due to a muscle issue
Tests have confirmed that Lamine Yamal has only a strain in his left hamstring, which he got while playing for Spain, Barcelona announced on Monday. The young star had the tests after leaving the national…
Ronaldo finds the net once more in a Nations League victory, keeping Portugal’s record flawless
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 133rd international goal, extending his record, and helped Portugal win 3-1 against Poland in the Nations League on Saturday. Spain also had a late goal to defeat Denmark 1-0. The 39-year-old…
Pochettino claims victory in his first game in the U.S. as Musah and Pepi net second-half goals for a 2-0 win against Panama
Mauricio Pochettino arrived at Q2 Stadium to find his face on posters and banners around the stands and behind the goal. By the end of the game, he was waving to fans who were cheering…
The Pochettino era in U.S. soccer kicks off with a match against Panama, as they set their sights on the 2026 World Cup
A new chapter for United States soccer is about to start, led by an Argentine coach who is expected to achieve great results at the 2026 World Cup hosted in America. Former Tottenham and Chelsea…
Undav nets two goals for Germany in the Nations League, while Hungary manages to draw with the Netherlands
Germany’s rebuilding seems to be going well. Denis Undav scored two goals as the four-time World Cup champions extended their unbeaten streak in the Nations League to three matches with a strong 2-1 win against…
Peru surprises Uruguay with a 1-0 victory, breaking their streak of not winning in the South American World Cup qualifiers
Peru won its first game in South American World Cup qualifying by defeating Uruguay 1-0 on Friday. Miguel Araujo scored the only goal with a header in the 88th minute, helping Peru move out of…
South Korea secured a solid victory over Jordan despite missing their key forwards, while Australia triumphed in Popovic’s debut as coach
Despite missing injured Premier League stars Son Heung-min and Hwang Hee-chan, South Korea won 2-0 against Jordan, finishing at the top of their group in Asian World Cup qualifying on Thursday. Son hurt his hamstring…
England falls to Greece as Carsley’s strategy fails, while France secures a win
Lee Carsley faced his first challenges as England’s interim coach after a daring team choice led to a 2-1 loss at home to Greece in the Nations League on Thursday. Erling Haaland became Norway’s all-time…
Saka exits England match due to leg injury, raising concerns for Arsenal
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka left the game with a leg injury during England’s 2-1 defeat to Greece on Thursday. Saka was taken off in the 51st minute at Wembley Stadium after he appeared to feel…
Brazil secures an away victory against Chile in World Cup qualifying, while Messi’s Argentina ends in a draw
A late goal in the 89th minute by substitute Luiz Henrique gave Brazil a 2-1 victory over Chile on Thursday in a qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup. This win means that Brazil’s coach,…
Confusing strategies and unclear statements raise worries about Carsley following England’s surprising defeat
His strategies were unclear, and his comments afterwards were just as puzzling. The pressure of being England’s soccer coach might be weighing on Lee Carsley after a night when his performance during the game and…
Forest faces a nearly $1 million fine for challenging the integrity of match officials in a provocative social media post
An inflammatory social media post that gained over 46 million views has ended up costing Nottingham Forest, a Premier League soccer team, quite a bit. On Friday, Forest was fined £750,000 (about $980,000) after it…
FIFA is being called on to increase its examination of human rights issues regarding the 2034 World Cup agreement with Saudi Arabia
Two months before FIFA is expected to announce Saudi Arabia as the host for the 2034 World Cup, the organization was again asked on Friday to allow independent checks on the kingdom’s human rights commitments…
SoFi Stadium is set to be the venue for the CONCACAF Nations League final four in both 2025 and 2027
The semifinals and final of the 2025 and 2027 CONCACAF Nations League will take place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. CONCACAF, the organization that oversees soccer in North and Central America and the Caribbean,…