The relationship between the Mexico national team and its fans is far from idyllic. Things are tense and discontent was on display during last Sunday's 2-2 draw against Jamaica. Several players were booed, including Jorge Sánchez, Diego Lainez, Raúl Jiménez and Memo Ochoa.
Yes, Memo Ochoa! The guy who becomes a wall every four years and who's been the most iconic Mexican player of the last decade.
El Club Deportivo Guadalajara, más conocido como Chivas, es considerado por muchos como el equipo más popular y grande de México. Sus copas, trofeos, historia y mística hace que el equipo más mexicano del mundo resalte entre los demás clubes del balompié azteca.
Argentina palooza continued Tuesday night as the world champions put on an exhibition against CONCACAF minnows Curaçao at the Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero. Captain Lionel Messi had a hat trick in the first 37 minutes, bringing his international tally to 102, as La Albiceleste put seven past the Columbus Crew's Eloy Room.
It was an honor and a privilege.
Messi and Curacao's goalkeeper, Eloy Room, swapping jerseys after Argentina's 7-0 win.
No se puede negar, la relación entre la Selección Mexicana y los aficionados está hecha pedazos. Las cosas hace rato que vienen tensas, pero en el último duelo ante Jamaica por la Nations League, el quiebre fue más evidente que nunca y se expresó con una serie de abucheos a varios jugadores del Tri, entre ellos el histórico Guillermo Ochoa, el lateral Jorge Sánchez, el desesperante Diego Lainez y el (ex) goleador Raúl Jiménez.
Portuguese forward João Félix surprised fans a few days ago when he polled his followers via Instagram Stories about a possible group chat where they could talk directly with each other. The response was overwhelmingly positive and within an hour, the 23-year-old posted a second story with a link for fans to follow.
BREAKING: Joao Felix just posted on Instagram he’s going to create a giant group chat for everyone to join where he’ll also be able to interact with people.
The USMNT vs. El Salvador match in the CONCACAF Nations League on Monday night yielded two moments of beauty: (1) Ricardo Pepi's filthy game-winner and (2) the Umbro away kits that La Selecta wore at Exploria Stadium.
NAPLES, Italy - The face of a young Diego Armando Maradona gazes down from a mural in Naples' Miracles Square, watching the city gear up for a celebration it hasn't enjoyed since the Argentine soccer star was at his peak more than 30 years ago.
Miracles for Neapolitans, who grew up in a city steeped in mysticism and superstition, are happening on the pitch, as their team cruise towards a third Serie A triumph and prepares for their first ever quarterfinal in the Champions League.
Históricamente, el Estadio Azteca ha sido un infierno para las selecciones que la visitan. De un tiempo a esta parte, sin embargo, también se ha convertido en territorio hostil para los propios jugadores de la Selección Mexicana.
Poco a poco, incluso, se impone el discurso de que el Azteca no genera miedo en los rivales, pero sí muchísima presión entre los futbolistas del Tri. Hay una negatividad que flota en el aire, que ha sido apuntada por varios referentes del combinado nacional y que quedó de manifiesto más que nunca en el pobre empate 2-2 conseguido ante Jamaica.
Dragisa Gudelj is in stable condition.
A picture of Gudelj on Instagram, with two thumbs up and a big wide smile in his hospital room, is proof of his speedy recovery after the cardiac arrest he suffered on Saturday during a game between Córdoba and Racing Ferrol in the Spanish third division.
The 25-year-old defender collapsed on the pitch in the 11th minute at El Arcángel Stadium.
The Argentina national team's training facility has been renamed after talismanic captain Lionel Messi in recognition of his World Cup heroics and star-studded career, the country's football association (AFA) said on Saturday.
The Casa de Ezeiza in Buenos Aires, which houses the national team set-up, will now be known as Lionel Andrés Messi "in tribute to the best player in the world," AFA president Claudio Tapia wrote on Twitter.
"Welcome to the world champion's house," Tapia said at the unveiling ceremony attended by current and former Argentina players.