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.
For me and many others, this particular World Cup completes a full circle. I was a literal child when the 1994 World Cup arrived on these shores. I fell in love with the event thanks in large part to a bunch of unknown American players with some epic hairdos and hideous faux-denim jerseys. Before we…
Ahead of England’s official squad confirmation on May 22, a series of high-profile omissions have shocked the English football landscape. Manchester City playmaker Phil Foden, Chelsea star Cole Palmer, Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw, and veteran defender Harry Maguire have all been left out of the final 26-man roster traveling…
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just a few weeks away, and I can’t wait to cover, watch and wager on this event. There will be more in the coming weeks, but here are a few bets I recently put in my…
Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has been coaxed out of retirement for the World Cup by Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann. The 40-year-old Neuer retired after the 2024 European Championship but was included in Nagelsmann’s 26-man squad on Thursday for the upcoming tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States. His inclusion means a demotion for Hoffenheim…
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has led the tributes to Mikel Arteta’s squad after the Gunners were officially crowned Premier League champions, ending a painful 22-year wait for the top-flight title. The Frenchman, who was a cornerstone of the club’s last title-winning side in 2004, expressed his gratitude to the current crop of stars for finally…
Atlético Madrid have sensationally joined the race to sign Manchester City icon Bernardo Silva as they search for a marquee replacement for Antoine Griezmann. The Portuguese playmaker is set to leave the Etihad Stadium on a free transfer, sparking a high-stakes scramble among Europe’s elite clubs. A marquee successor for Griezmann According to reports from…
The U.S. men’s national team is preparing for its first home World Cup since 1994, and with that comes a level of pressure and expectation that feels both elevated and justified. This is a U.S. team with players competing across Europe and a manager in Mauricio Pochettino who is widely regarded as one of the…
Inter Miami are reportedly closing in on a sensational deal to bring Casemiro to Major League Soccer following his departure from Manchester United. The legendary Brazilian midfielder has reportedly chosen South Florida as his preferred destination, setting the stage for a mouth-watering reunion with several former rivals and friends in the United States. Inter Miami…
Riyad Mahrez has revealed that his ultimate footballing ambition was to pull on the famous Barcelona shirt and line up alongside Lionel Messi. The Algerian winger, who eventually became a hero at Manchester City, has opened up on how close he came to a different path during his rise to the top. The Barcelona dream…
Barcelona star Fermin Lopez has broken his silence following the devastating news that his 2026 World Cup dreams have been crushed by injury. The midfielder has undergone successful surgery on a fractured metatarsal and shared an emotional message with his supporters as he begins a long road to recovery. Surgery success for Barca star Barcelona…
