Jaime Lozano was dismissed as head coach two weeks after Mexico’s early elimination from the Copa América. The Mexican Football Federation announced on Tuesday that Lozano declined their offer to stay on as an assistant…
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How Aston Villa are handling the Moussa Diaby transfer talks with precision
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…
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…
Yamal and Spain face England in the Euro 2024 final. It’s a clash between the top team and the most determined opponent
One team is considered the strongest in the tournament, potentially entering a new era of success thanks to a talented young player, a strong midfield, and a change in tactics. The other team has survived…
Jim Curtin insists that if Jürgen Klopp is available, no other candidates need to be interviewed by US Soccer
Jim Curtin believes finding Gregg Berhalter’s replacement as U.S. coach doesn’t need to be complicated. “If Jürgen Klopp is available and interested, there’s no need for an interview process. He’s the guy,” said the Philadelphia…
James Rodríguez is experiencing a remarkable resurgence while playing for Colombia at Copa América
Luis Díaz couldn’t hide his excitement — and tears — when he talked about James Rodríguez, Colombia’s key player in their journey to the Copa America final against Argentina on Sunday. “Since I joined the…
Khephren Thuram has signed with Juventus, his father’s former club, joining his brother Marcus in Serie A
Khephren Thuram has joined his father’s former team Juventus, where his brother Marcus also plays in Serie A. Juventus announced his signing with a five-year contract following a €20 million ($22 million) transfer from Nice.…
England secures another Euro final berth with a late goal, defeating Netherlands 2-1
England has secured a spot in another European Championship final with yet another thrilling comeback victory that even had King Charles III on an emotional rollercoaster. Ollie Watkins, brought on by England coach Gareth Southgate…
Gregg Berhalter dismissed as head coach of the U.S. men’s soccer team following their early elimination from the Copa America
Gregg Berhalter was dismissed from his role as coach of the U.S. men’s soccer team, just 10 months into his second stint. This decision comes less than two years before the U.S. is set to…
Disheartened Dutch watch hopes of first European title in 36 years fade as coach contests penalty decision
Dutch supporters, numbering 100,000 in a spirited march to the stadium, faced a disappointing journey home after England’s 2-1 victory over the Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semifinals on Wednesday dashed their hopes of a…
Alphonso Davies’ leg X-ray results are clear, but Canada coach Marsch says it’s uncertain if he will play on Saturday
Alphonso Davies’ leg injury doesn’t seem serious, and Canada coach Jesse Marsch hasn’t ruled out the possibility of his star player being ready for Saturday’s Copa America third-place match. Davies had to leave the field…
Ollie Watkins becomes England’s unexpected hero with a dramatic last-minute winner at Euro 2024
Ollie Watkins describes himself as a realist. He never imagined playing for England in a major tournament, especially when he was sent on loan to a sixth-tier club, Weston-super-Mare, as a teenager learning to be…
England coach Southgate appreciates Euro 2024 semifinal victory amid previous criticism, emphasizing everyone’s desire for love
Gareth Southgate has been continuously criticized as England’s manager during Euro 2024. Making it to the final could reignite a strong connection with the team’s fans. Once revered by supporters and holding the most consistent…
Colombia secures a 1-0 victory over Uruguay and advances to the Copa America final, where they will meet Lionel Messi’s Argentina
Colombia secured their spot in the Copa America final for the first time in 23 years with a hard-fought victory over Uruguay, despite playing the entire second half with one player less and facing a…
Didier Deschamps will continue as France coach despite their semifinal exit at Euro 2024
Didier Deschamps will remain as France’s coach after receiving praise from the head of the country’s soccer federation for leading the team “in the best possible way” at the European Championship. France lost 2-1 to…
Lionel Messi has confirmed his intention to continue playing for Argentina after the Copa America final
Lionel Messi intends to continue playing for Argentina beyond this Sunday’s Copa America final. “As I’ve mentioned before, my plan is to continue,” he stated on Tuesday night following Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Canada. “I…
Spain defeats France 2-1 to advance to the Euro 2024 final. Yamal makes history as the youngest-ever scorer
After defeating another top team to reach the Euro 2024 final, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has cautioned England or the Netherlands that his team can still get better. Spain secured their spot in…
Uruguay aims to halt Colombia’s momentum as they head into the Copa America semifinals in Charlotte
Uruguay is close to winning their 16th Copa America title. Colombia is in good form, having not lost in 27 consecutive matches. Wednesday night’s semifinal clash between these two South American teams at Bank of…
Upset German fans boo Marc Cucurella of Spain during the Euro 2024 semifinal against France
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…
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…