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.
Liverpool has retired the No. 20 shirt worn by Diogo Jota following his death in a car crash last week. The 28-year-old Jota died along with his brother Andre Silva, also a soccer player, near the northwestern city of Zamora, Spain. On Friday, Liverpool said his number would be retired across all levels of the…
Alexi Lalas Soccer Analyst Trying to build the best 11-man squad for a full-strength U.S. men’s national team is an interesting little exercise — and one that coach Mauricio Pochettino is hoping he’ll have the opportunity to do in the next international window. We’re coming off of a Gold Cup where a lot of people…
After facing hostile crowds at home in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, Tyler Adams says U.S. players hope to be better prepared in case American supporters are outnumbered at World Cup matches next year. Sellout crowds of 22,423 at St. Louis’ Energizer Park and 70,925 at Houston’s NRG Stadium overwhelmingly and loudly supported the visiting team…
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez tore his right ACL, an injury that will hamper his chances of making the U.S. roster for next year’s World Cup. The 26-year-old was hurt during Tuesday night’s US Open Cup quarterfinal against San Jose. Austin said Thursday he will have season-ending surgery. Vázquez fell without contact in the 69th…
Arsenal completed the signing of Christian Norgaard from Brentford on Thursday for a reported fee of up to 15 million pounds ($20 million). The 31-year-old Denmark international has signed a two-year contract with the option of a further 12 months. He is Arsenal’s third signing of the offseason after midfielder Martin Zubimendi and goalkeeper Kepa…
 Lionel Messi became the first player in Major League Soccer history with four consecutive multi-goal games, scoring twice to lead Inter Miami past the New England Revolution 2-1 on Wednesday night. Miami (10-3-5) has won four straight and is unbeaten in its last five. Defender Tanner Beason misplayed a header and Messi capitalized, scoring on…
Kylian Mbappe’s reunion against his former team ended up being a one-sided affair as Paris Saint-Germain defeated Real Madrid 4-0 on Wednesday to reach the Club World Cup final. Fabián Ruiz scored twice for PSG built a three-goal lead in the first 24 minutes and routed Mbappe and Madrid 4-0 on Wednesday, advancing to the…
A Spanish court on Wednesday sentenced Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti to a one-year prison term for tax fraud when he was Real Madrid manager in 2014. The Madrid court also fined Ancelotti €386,000 ($452,187). Spanish prosecutors accused Ancelotti of defrauding the state of 1 million euros ($1 million) in 2014 and 2015. State prosecutors sought…
The FIFA Club World Cup continues as Paris SG and Real Madrid square off in New Jersey in a semifinal match. Here’s everything you need to know about Paris SG vs Real Madrid. How to watch PSG vs. Real Madrid Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Time: 3:00 p.m. ET Location: MetLife Stadium, New York, NY…
Sweden advanced to the quarterfinals at the 2025 Women’s Euro by beating Poland 3-0 on Tuesday, a result that also sent Germany through to the knockout rounds from their group. A hat trick of headed goals by three different players was fair reward for relentless attacking down Sweden’s right flank that left the overmatched Poland…
