Scotland’s 43-year-old goalkeeper Craig Gordon is going to the World Cup alongside teammates who were not born when he made his national-team debut in 2004. Scotland coach Steve Clarke announced a 26-man squad Tuesday for the country’s first World Cup in 28 years, with Gordon among three goalkeepers who combined to play in just four … Read more
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to become the biggest sporting event ever hosted on U.S. soil, kicking off on June 11 with a record-breaking 48 teams competing across North America. With the tournament upon us, it’s very important to get familiar with key terminology. In soccer, penalty kicks, corners and free kicks are … Read more
Veteran defender Dani Carvajal will not return to Real Madrid next season, the club said on Monday. Madrid said the club and the player “have agreed to bring an end to a wonderful chapter as a player of our club at the conclusion of the current season.” Carvajal’s contract ends in June. The 34-year-old right … Read more
Lamine Yamal is reportedly set to miss the start of Spain’s World Cup campaign as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury. The Barcelona superstar will definitely sit out the Euro 2024 winners’ first group game in North America, and he is a major doubt for the second, with the Spain coaching staff taking … Read more
One of the most electric players of his generation will return for one final shot at World Cup glory. Neymar has been called up to represent Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with manager Carlo Ancelotti bringing in the 34-year-old forward as part of the 26-man squad. The Italian coach took over in May … Read more
Endrick’s time in Ligue 1 has reached its conclusion as Olympique Lyonnais officially bids farewell to the Brazilian teenager. Despite standout performances that left the French public wanting more, the Real Madrid loanee is headed back to the Santiago Bernabéu for the next chapter of his career, as confirmed by Lyon’s head of recruitment over … Read more
Slumping Austin FC fired head coach Nico Estévez and sporting director Rodolfo Borrell on Monday as the team sits near the bottom of the Major League Soccer standings just one season after returning to the playoffs. The move comes after a 2-1 home loss Saturday night to Sporting KC, the last-place team in the 15-team … Read more
Luka Modrić was included Monday in Croatia’s squad and is set to play in his fifth World Cup. Croatia coach Zlatko Dalić named a 26-man roster also featuring Ivan Perišić, who has scored in the past three tournaments. Modrić broke his cheekbone last month but the Croatia captain is expected to be fit when Croatia … Read more
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has officially etched his name into the Premier League history books after equaling the all-time record for assists in a single season. The Portugal international reached the milestone during United’s clash with Nottingham Forest, moving level with two of the division’s greatest-ever icons. Joining the elite club The Portugal international … Read more
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has revealed he might need an operation after picking up a freak wrist injury. The former England captain was spotted wearing a cast while working as a pundit for Saturday’s FA Cup final coverage. He sustained the damage while trying to save a powerful strike from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford … Read more