Soccer, the world’s most popular sport, involves two teams competing to score goals by kicking a ball into the opponent’s net. It’s a thrilling game of skill, strategy, and teamwork.
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has delivered a major update on Neymar’s availability for the upcoming World Cup, insisting the superstar forward remains a core part of his plans despite ongoing fitness concerns. Speculation had grown regarding the Santos star’s status after he arrived at the national team camp nursing an injury. Still, the Italian tactician…
U.S. SOCCER NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER (Fayetteville, Ga.) — Mauricio Pochettino tells the story often. Long before he became the manager of some of global soccer’s biggest brand-name clubs — and before he agreed to lead the United States men’s team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil — the now 54-year-old was a…
Canada’s World Cup squad is set. GOAL breaks down the biggest winners and losers as Alphonso Davies nears a return and roster battles continue. With a grand TV show from Charlotte, not a single leak and a banner unfurled from the top of Toronto’s famed CN Tower. The 26-player squad that will represent the Canadian…
Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League trophies by beating Arsenal on penalties in a dramatic final in Puskas Arena on Saturday. Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes fired the last of his team’s penalties over the bar to hand PSG a 4-3 shootout victory. “It’s incredible, back to back,” PSG captain Marquinhos said. “From the very first…
U.S. SOCCER NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER (Fayetteville, Ga.) — United States center back Chris Richards, the top defender on coach Mauricio Pochettino’s U.S. squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, won’t play in Sunday’s pre-tournament preparation match against African power Senegal in Charlotte. Richards injured ligaments in his left ankle playing for English Premier League club Crystal…
Arne Slot has broken his silence and sent a direct message to Liverpool supporters just minutes after his shock sacking was officially confirmed by the club. The Dutch tactician has parted ways with the Premier League giants after a two-year tenure, following a disappointing second season that saw the Reds fail to secure any silverware….
Tim Ream was announced Saturday as the U.S. captain at the World Cup. “This is more than a dream come true,” Ream said at a news conference Saturday alongside coach Mauricio Pochettino. “It’s the highest honor for me.” The 38-year-old defender was also a member of the 2022 U.S. World Cup team, captained by Tyler…
Federico Dimarco has hit back at critics who claimed he was “finished” after Inter’s disastrous 2024-25 campaign. The Italy international starred in Inter’s domestic double-winning season and became the first Italian player to win Serie A’s MVP award. Dimarco completes stunning turnaround after difficult season Dimarco enjoyed a remarkable revival with Inter after enduring one…
Alphonso Davies was named to Canada’s World Cup squad although its too soon to tell whether he’ll be ready for the team’s opener because of a hamstring injury. The defender, who plays for Bayern Munich, was injured earlier this month in the loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semifinals. Davies (No. 30 in…
The United States men’s national team is primed to deliver in front of home crowds as co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But it’s been a unique journey for the team since its first appearance at the inaugural World Cup in 1930. Here’s a brief history of the evolution of the U.S. men’s national…
