While third-overall pick Caleb Malhotra has gotten plenty of buzz, the Vancouver Canucks had a second selection in the first round: Adam Novotný. Novotný is a Czech winger who has played on both the left and right sides of center. He played his draft year with the Peterborough Petes, scoring 34 goals and 65 points…
The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has confirmed that head coach Rudi Garcia’s contract will not be extended beyond the 2026 World Cup. Despite leading the Red Devils to the quarterfinals in North America, both parties have agreed to part ways. End Of An 18-Month Era Garcia and the RBFA will not extend the contract…
This offseason, the Columbus Blue Jackets have been focused on their young stars and squaring away contract details ahead of training camp in mid-September. With all three of their remaining restricted free agents still unsigned – Adam Fantilli, Jet Greaves, and Cole Sillinger – the team is eager to get the latter two through the…
Earlier in June, days before the start of the 2026 World Cup, as I began to walk around the streets of New York in order to get a better sense of the energy that was building towards the tournament, I decided to head to Jackson Heights in Queens. For those who don’t know, the neighborhood…
Spain captain Rodri has opened up on his emotional journey from a devastating knee injury to lifting the 2026 World Cup trophy in North America. The Manchester City midfielder was named the tournament’s best player after leading La Roja to a historic victory over Argentina in the final. A Comeback For The Ages Rodri has…
Jürgen Klopp has confirmed he is closing in on becoming Germany’s next head coach after agreeing a ‘generous’ exit arrangement with Red Bull group. The former Liverpool manager says only formal discussions remain before an official announcement, with the DFB edging closer to appointing its preferred candidate. Klopp Says Move Is Nearing Completion Klopp has…
Lamine Yamal received glowing praise after helping Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the World Cup final. The 19-year-old produced another composed display on football’s biggest stage, with former England goalkeeper Joe Hart claiming the Barcelona winger had “completed football” after adding a World Cup winners’ medal to his European Championship triumph. The…
Topps is creating a trading card of what became a famous photo during the World Cup of Argentina’s Lionel Messi holding Spain’s Lamine Yamal, the company said Monday. Messi, whom many consider soccer’s greatest player, was photographed holding Yamal, then an infant and now a 19-year-old rising star. The two met in Sunday’s final, with…
FIFA opened an investigation Monday after Spain’s celebrations on beating Argentina in the World Cup final took an ugly turn when players briefly clashed on the field. Video replays showed several players involved in a scuffle, including Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes. He appeared to shove Spain’s Eric Garcia by the throat. When Spain substitute Gavi…
Madrid was painted red and yellow on Monday as Spain returned home and embarked on an open-top bus parade to celebrate the country’s second-ever World Cup win with hundreds of thousands of fans lined up along the city’s streets. Manager Luis de la Fuente and his squad touched down in the Spanish capital early Monday…
