National Teams

Antonio Rüdiger Brutally Nutmegged In Maradona-Esque Solo Goal By Ianis Hagi

Anyone who came of age in the 80s and 90s knows the name: Gheorghe Hagi. Nicknamed “Maradona of the Carpathians,” the Romanian icon was good enough to play for both Real Madrid and Barcelona while retiring as his country’s all-time leading goal scorer. His son has been on the soccer radar since joining Fiorentina at the age of 17, and on Friday the Ianis Hagi goal vs Germany showed this youngster has a touch of his father’s abilities in him.

Alphonso Davies, 20, Became Canada’s All-Time Assists Leader With Lovely Dime At Azteca

Alphonso Davies is still a few weeks shy of his 21st birthday, but the he’s already a full-grown footballer on the pitch. A star in the Bundesliga for Bayern Munich, he’s quickly become the most important player on Canada’s men’s national team. On Thursday, during his first trip to the famed Azteca Stadium, he set a Canadian record, becoming the team’s all-time assists leader in just his 26th cap.

Top USMNT Goal Scorers 2021: The Boys In Red, White And Blue Who Have The Golden Shoe

Across all competitions the United States men’s national team has hit over 40 goals for the calendar year of 2021. The 2-0 win against Jamaica in World Cup qualifying in October got the team over the mark. Rising star Ricardo Pepi got both goals, which put his total to three after his first two games. Pepi is near the top of the top USMNT goal scorers 2021 list, but who else sits up there with him?

That’s More Like It: USMNT Player Ratings After Comfortable Win Over Jamaica

On the 20th anniversary of beating Jamaica to clinch a spot at the 2002 World Cup, the USMNT comfortably beat Jamaica 2-0 in a 2022 World Cup qualifier on Wednesday. It was the first time the USMNT had ever played a World Cup qualifier in Texas, and it was one to remember for striker Ricardo Pepi, who netted both goals in his home state. It was Pepi who topped our USMNT player ratings vs. Jamaica. 

Belgium Cements Itself As Top Choker In International Soccer After Blowing 2-0 Lead To France

The last time Belgium’s national team missed a major tournament was Euro 2012. Since then, the nation of 11.5 million has quickly become the best international team in the world per FIFA’s somewhat arbitrary ranking system. Despite the success, the last time Belgium was in a final was Euro 1980, losing to Germany 2-1.

Belgium’s chances of seeing a final for the first time in 41 years was blown spectacularly on Thursday when France came roaring back from two goals down to defeat the Belgians in the UEFA Nations League semifinals.

The Hernández Boys Make History By Starting Together For France Against Belgium

TURIN, Italy - Brothers Lucas and Theo Hernández were named in France's starting lineup for Thursday's Nations League semifinal against Belgium, the first time siblings will play together in the national team since the Revellis in the 1970s.

The winners of the clash at the Juventus Stadium will face Spain in Sunday's final at the San Siro after the Spaniards beat Italy 2-1 on Wednesday.

Hervé and Patrick Revelli played together against Romania in March, 1974.

El Gran Desafío Del Tri Ante Canadá: Detener Al Hombre De Los 77 Millones De Dólares

Noche de fútbol en el Estadio Azteca. La selección mexicana enfrentará esta noche a Canadá en el inicio de una nueva triple fecha de eliminatorias rumbo a Catar 2022, con la misión de conseguir la victoria número 30 en la era de Gerardo Martino, mantenerse al tope de la tabla de la Concacaf y acercarse un poquito más al ansiado mundial. 

La historia da una dosis de confianza al Tri, ya que nunca perdió un partido clasificatorio ante la Hoja de Maple. El registro marca 12 enfrentamientos, con nueve triunfos mexicanos y tres empates.

Club Over Country? Donnarumma Gets The Cold Shoulder In His Return To The San Siro

Less than two months ago Gianluigi Donnarumma was an Italian hero. His save on Bukayo Saka's decisive penalty kick during the Euro 2020 final clinched a shootout victory for gli Azzurri and gave Italy its first European Championship since 1968.

Yet three days later he was out the door. After months of failed contract negotiations between Donnarumma and AC Milan, the 22-year-old keeper and his exorbitant wage demands headed to PSG on a five-year deal.

Son Heung-min Hits 89th-Minute Winner To Keep South Korea On Path To Qatar

HONG KONG - Son Heung-min struck with less than two minutes remaining to earn South Korea a dramatic 2-1 win over Syria in Ansan on Thursday as Paulo Bento's side maintained their unbeaten start in Group A in the final phase of Asia's World Cup preliminaries.

Son swept the ball home from close range in the 89th minute, five minutes after Omar Khribin looked to have secured a share of the points for the Syrians in a game dominated by the hosts.

Con El Debutante Más Joven De Su Historia Y Doblete De Ferran, España Acaba Con El Invicto De Italia

Antes del duelo con Italia, por las semifinales de la Nations League, el técnico de España, Luis Enrique, estaba siendo linchado por la prensa local. Porque otra vez no había convocado a jugadores del Real Madrid, porque había omitido a otros de buen presente, porque su convocatoria estaba llena de jóvenes que no sabrían hacer frente a la experiencia de la Azzurra y porque no era capaz de hacer lo necesario como para salvar al planeta de su sexta extinción masiva. OK.

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