History

Olivier Giroud Leads AC Milan To First Scudetto In More Than A Decade

Olivier Giroud will never be considered an all-time great footballer, but the Frenchman wins wherever he goes. He added yet another trophy to his considerable mantle while scoring a brace on Sunday.

Giroud’s two goals helped AC Milan beat Sassuolo 3-0 on Sunday, rendering Inter Milan’s 3-0 win over Sampdoria moot. The Rossoneri edged the Nerazzurri for the Serie A crown 86 points to 84, claiming Milan’s first Scudetto since 2011. 

Watch Clint Dempsey Tear Up During Emotional Soccer Hall Of Fame Acceptance Speech

Clint Dempsey was tenacious as a footballer. He combined the typical American trait of indefatigability with verve and style going forward. Dempsey was unique as an American footballer, arguably the greatest offensive player the U.S. men’s national team has ever seen. 

HISTORY! USWNT Phenom Macario Becomes First American To Score In A Champions League Final

Catarina Macario made history on Saturday when she became the first American to score in a UEFA Champions League final. Macario and her club Lyon faced Spanish powerhouse and defending champions Barcelona in Turin, Italy, and had a sensational first half.

With Lyon leading 2-0, Macario netted the third goal in the 33rd minute with a poacher’s finish at the far post. Lyon went on to win 3-1.

Oh No Pulisic! USMNT No. 10 Has Miss Of The Season Candidate With Blown Chance Vs. Leicester

Christian Pulisic probably didn’t get any good sleep on Thursday night after he missed a golden opportunity against Leicester City during Premier League action. Wednesday’s sitter was the latest in a worryingly growing Pulisic miss compilation.

In the span of a year, Pulisic has had a high number of misses from close range. Here’s the full Pulisic miss compilation that spans from May 2021 through May 2022. We’ll start with Thursday’s missed chance.

A Tribute To The Greatest FIFA Intro Song Of All Time

A poorly animated blue rooster walks out pushing an adidas Tricolore ball. 

“We’ll be singing.”

A full-kit wanker in all yellow appears from off screen at a dead sprint. 

“When we’re winning.”

The man’s heading straight for the unsuspecting bird. 

“We’ll be singing.”

He takes aim.

“I get knocked DOWN.”

With all the verve a late-90s Brit Pop song could possibly muster, Chumbawamba’s “Tubthumping” slams you straight into the action. 

“But I get up again!”

Karen Díaz Será La Primera Árbitra Mexicana En Un Mundial – ¿Qué Otros Silbantes Estarán En Catar 2022?

FIFA reveló hoy la lista de árbitros, asistentes y oficiales VAR que participarán en la Copa del Mundo Catar 2022. Entre todos los nombres, una gran novedad: por primera vez en la historia de la competencia habrá seis mujeres impartiendo justicia, siendo una de ellas la mexicana Karen Janet Díaz.

Frankfurt Defender Timothy Chandler Becomes First American To Win Europa League Title

American defender Timothy Chandler deserves some recognition as the first USMNT player to win the Europa League with his club team. Chandler and Eintracht Frankfurt lifted the 2022 Europa League trophy after defeating Scottish outfit Rangers 5-4 on penalties. 

New USSF Deal Brings USMNT, USWNT Players Together — Will Fans Follow Suit?

It finally happened.

After decades of battling, the U.S. Soccer Federation has agreed to pay its men’s and women’s players equally, a landmark deal and the first of its kind in the soccer world. 

¿Qué Es La Maldición Del Sexto Puesto En La Liga MX? ¿Podrá Chivas Romper El Maleficio?

Atlas, actual campeón del fútbol mexicano, aparece en cuartos de final como el primer obstáculo de Chivas en su sueño por obtener el Clasura 2022. Sin embargo, su enemigo número uno en el reino tapatío no será el único ni el más poderoso rival al que le tocará enfrentar. 

Además de lo que pueda pasar sobre el campo de juego, el Rebaño Sagrado también tendrá que combatir con una extraña maldición que afecta a aquellos clubes que – tal como ellos en esta temporada – acabaron en el sexto lugar de la fase regular del torneo.

Pages