Category: Football

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 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…

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 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 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…

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 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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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 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…

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, 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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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 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…

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 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 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…

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 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…

Tim Weah committed a serious mistake by throwing a punch, dealing a significant setback to the United States’ chances of advancing in the Copa America. José Fajardo scored in the 83rd minute against substitute goalkeeper…

Darwin Núñez and his Uruguayan teammates easily moved past Bolivia’s defense, scoring goals almost at will. Núñez continued his scoring streak in international matches, contributing to a 5-0 victory on Thursday night that puts Uruguay…

Seventeen-year-old Kendry Páez scored just before halftime, Alan Minda added another goal late in the second half, and Ecuador defeated winless Jamaica 3-1 in the Copa America on Wednesday night. Ecuador, bouncing back from a…

Mexico entered the Copa America aiming to bounce back from disappointing performances in the World Cup and CONCACAF Nations League. However, they are now at risk of an early exit. Salomón Rondón scored from a…

Cenk Tosun scored a crucial goal in stoppage time, leading Turkey to a 2-1 victory over the 10-man Czech Republic and securing their spot in the knockout stage of the European Championship. Tosun, coming off…

Kylian Mbappé, wearing a mask to protect his broken nose, came back to play in the European Championship and scored a goal against Poland. However, France couldn’t win the match on Tuesday, and this goal…

England is at the top of their group in Euro 2024, unbeaten and in a good position for the knockout stage. But not everyone is happy. Fans booed loudly and threw beer cups after England’s…

Denmark moved into the round of 16 at the European Championship after a tough 0-0 draw with Serbia on Tuesday. Their prize? A game against host nation Germany — this Saturday in Dortmund. “Playing against…

Jonathan David scored in the 74th minute to give Canada a 1-0 victory over Peru on Tuesday night in the Copa America, marking their first win against a South American team in 24 years. Peru…

After nearly 90 minutes of strong play, Lionel Messi and Argentina moved into the Copa America quarterfinals. They beat Chile 1-0 when Lautaro Martínez scored in the 88th minute. Martínez found the net after the…

Jurickson Profar came through with a two-run single with the bases loaded and two outs in the 10th inning, propelling the San Diego Padres to an exciting 7-6 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday…

Spain changed almost their entire lineup but still maintained their winning streak at the European Championship with a 1-0 victory over Albania, who were knocked out on Monday. With Spain already guaranteed to top Group…

Italy’s substitute Mattia Zaccagni scored in the final minute of extra time, helping Italy advance to the knockout stage of the European Championship after drawing 1-1 against Croatia on Monday. Luka Modric’s goal in the…

They all leaped for the ball in a frantic late push for a goal that would save Germany from their first loss at the European Championship, against a strong Switzerland team. Defender Nico Schlotterbeck jumped…