Soldier Field (CHICAGO) — There are no more World Cup warm-ups for the U.S. men’s national team. Nothing left to do but blow the whistle next Friday and see how the team stacks up at the 48-team tournament it is co-hosting. Saturday’s defeat to Germany was the final pre-World Cup preparation match for a USA … Read more
There were plenty of bright spots for the United States men’s national team in their 2-1 loss to No. 10-ranked Germany on Saturday at Soldier Field in Chicago: Antonee Robinson’s wonder strike, Christian Pulisic’s confidence and the play from the fullbacks. However, the jury is still very much out on the situation in goal with … Read more
Lionel Messi headed into the World Cup break a bit earlier than planned, and now it’ll be Argentina waiting to see if there’s an injury to worry about. Messi — who almost never gets subbed out of matches — left in the 73rd minute, meaning he was long gone before Luis Suarez’s third goal of … Read more
Emiliano Martinez has confirmed he played through a broken finger during Aston Villa’s Europa League final win over Freiburg. The Argentina international goalkeeper is now racing against time to be fully fit for the World Cup after avoiding surgery. Martinez Suffers Finger Fracture After Europa League Final Scare In a shock development following Aston Villa’s … Read more
Big names were left out of England’s World Cup squad on Friday, with Phil Foden and Cole Palmer surprise omissions from Thomas Tuchel’s 26-man roster. There was no place either for Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold or Manchester United duo Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw in the group headed to the tournament in United States, … Read more
Let’s first begin with some golden musical history. In February 1964, America witnessed the first-ever arrival of four floppy-haired lads from Liverpool. Those four long-haired musicians would embark on a two-week trip that would forever change America as The Beatles launched the famous “British Invasion” that sent America’s youth into a frenzy.  I start with … Read more
With just five days until the United States names its 2026 World Cup roster, the United States men’s national team has potentially dealt a massive blow. Star defender Chris Richards has suffered two torn ligaments in his ankle, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said in a press conference Thursday. Richards sustained the injury during Palace’s … Read more
Bayern Munich are reportedly plotting a sensational summer swoop for Manchester City defender John Stones. The experienced center back is poised to leave the Etihad Stadium on a free transfer after 10 successful years. A move to the Bundesliga champions would see him reunite with former teammate Vincent Kompany and link up with England captain … Read more
Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembélé has outlined his ambitious collective and personal objectives ahead of a defining summer on both the European and international stages. The French star made it clear that his appetite for success remains far from satisfied, as he targets a second Champions League title, World Cup glory with France again, and … Read more
Mexico international and Al-Qadsiah star Julian Quiñones has pulled off a stunning upset by claiming the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot. The forward surged to the top of the leader-board in a dramatic final-day push, beating out Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Ahli’s Ivan Toney in a thrilling race for the award. Al-Qadsiah star clinches … Read more