Human Interest

Former Soccer Star George Weah Elected President Of Liberia

George Weah, the 1995 Ballon d’Or winner, was elected president of Liberia on Thursday, beating out current vice president Joseph Boakai in a run-off election. A former Monaco, PSG and AC Milan star striker, Weah was announced as the winner after securing 61.5 percent of the vote from 98.1 percent of the ballots cast.

Este americano ha tenido una carrera más loca que Freddy Adu

En una época en la que casi todos los jugadores de fútbol elegibles para el USMNT son intensamente analizados, escudriñados y a menudo idealizados, un estadounidense ha pasado más o menos desapercibido a lo largo de una larga carrera aún en curso que incluyó ser titular en el Manchester United de Sir Alex Ferguson. El californiano Paul Rachubka ha jugado en 17 clubes diferentes en 17 años, pero ¿quién diablos es él?

Cry Over This Goofy Video Of Sad Bundesliga Mascots

Unlike the Premier League, which increases its schedule during the holidays, the Bundesliga takes a winter break. The month-long hiatus began after Sunday’s matches. It’s sad for fans who want to watch German football over the coming weeks — and doubly so for the Bundesliga mascots.

Team mascots are created for one reason: to support a team. What do you do when your entire existence is based around something that won’t happen again for nearly a month?

18-Year-Old Replicates Relative's Goal 80 Years Later For Feyenoord

Dylan Vente, an 18-year-old forward for Feyenoord in the Eredivisie, scored what may be the coolest goal of the past weekend on Sunday. Vente didn’t just score his first career goal, he scored a goal that was nearly identical to one scored by his grandfather’s brother 80 years earlier — also for Feyenoord. 

Vente’s goal was the second in a 7-0 rout of Sparta Rotterdam. The teenager met a looping cross and headed it the ball over the goalkeeper and into the back of the net. 

Top U.S. Scorers Donovan, Dempsey To Compete In Houston Celebrity Soccer Match Saturday

Former USMNT player and current Fox Soccer commentator Stuart Holden will host the Kick In For Houston celebrity soccer match on Saturday to raise money for Hurricane Harvey relief funds through Dynamo Charities. The match will be at 6 p.m. (central) at the Houston Dynamo’s BBVA Compass Stadium.

According To Dad, Thiago Messi “Is A Phenomenon,” Mateo “A Son Of A Bitch”

We’ve got it, we’ve pinned down two-year-old Mateo Messi’s future on the pitch. After graduating from La Masia summa cum laude, the phenom will replace a 45-year-old Sergio Busquets in Barcelona’s holding midfield role, because, according to father Lionel, Mateo is “un hijo de puta.” He’s a real mean sumbitch.  

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