Ahead Of Big Month, USWNT Still Confident It’s No. 1 Despite Last Summer’s Disappointment
The USWNT has licked its bronze wounds from last summer’s Olympic Games and is on a 12-game unbeaten streak.
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Lewandowski’s Bayern Fallout In Total Freefall — “Something Died Inside Me” Says Striker
Robert Lewandowski wants to leave Bayern Munch. Like really badly wants to get out of Munich. The Polish striker still has one year left on his contract with Bayern but has requested a transfer and has been heavily linked with Barcelona. Bayern can force Lewandowski to stay and the Polish striker has let his feelings be known.
Wales Coach Provides Early Bulletin Board Material For USMNT
CARDIFF - It has been 62 years since Wales last appeared in the World Cup finals but their interim manager Rob Page believes his side can make a real impact in Qatar and progress from their group.
Wales beat Ukraine 1-0 in their qualification playoff final on Sunday and will now play in Group B along with the United States, Iran and neighbors England in the tournament which starts on November 21.
Neymar Trolls Messi And Argentina For Celebrating Finalissima Win Like World Cup Title
The animosity between Argentina and Brazil is reaching a fever pitch at the perfect moment: right before the 2022 World Cup. Their only possible clash course in Qatar would see the bitter rivals meet in the semifinals, but that world-stopping event is plausible because La Albiceleste and the Seleção are as good as they've been in a long time.
The two have split the past two Copa Américas, playing out a bad-blooded semifinal in 2019 that Brazil won en route to the title while Argentina had its vengeance in the 2021 final at the Maracanã.
I’m Not Crying, You Are — Pulisic Gifts Debut Goal To Childhood Friend
Before last night, casual U.S. soccer fans may not have had any idea who Haji Wright is. After last night's impressive 3-0 win against Morocco, that changed. Wright came on as a halftime substitute and immediately impressed, with a series of clever flick-on passes in build-up play and surging runs into the box that showcased his attacking threat. It was his 64th-minute penalty conversion, however, that Wright and USMNT fans alike will never forget.
Messi Says Real Madrid ‘Not Best Team’ In Europe But Star Player Deserves Ballon d’Or
After a disappointing first season in Paris, Lionel Messi is back with his national team ahead of Wednesday's Finalissima between Copa América champion Argentina and Euro 2020 winner Italy at Wembley in London.
Courtois Troleó A David Faitelson Por Su Análisis Del Título De Real Madrid En La Champions
Un día después de haberse convertido en el héroe de la decimocuarta Champions League del Real Madrid, Thibaut Courtois se dio un momento para ver lo que la gente decía en redes sociales sobre el nuevo título merengue. Y en medio de la labor se encontró con el análisis del comentarista de ESPN México, David Faitelson, el cual no pudo evitar responder con una carcajada a mandíbula batiente.
Jürgen Klopp Says Liverpool Will Be Playing For People Of Ukraine In Final
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp dedicated Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid in Paris to the people of Ukraine, expressing support for the country against Russia's invasion.
The game, a rematch of the 2018 final, had been scheduled for St Petersburg's Gazprom Arena but was shifted to the Stade de France after Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of its neighbor.
"I am happy that the game is here for thousands of reasons," Klopp told reporters. The war is still going on and we have to think about that."
Real Madrid’s Valverde Lands Himself In Doghouse With All-Time Wild Quote About His Wife
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde might have had one of the wildest quotes from an athlete when he was asked about what winning the Champions League against Liverpool on Saturday would mean to him. This Valverde wife quote is an all-timer.
“It’s a unique trophy for any player in the world. I’m willing to sacrifice many things,” Valverde said to Spanish news outlet AS. “Except my son… but maybe even my wife.”
Clint Dempsey's Just As Stressed As The Rest Of Us About USMNT Injury Bug
On Monday, Clint Dempsey answered questions from the media before his induction into the 2022 National Soccer Hall of Fame.