Picking injury-prone Neymar in Brazil’s World Cup squad seemed like a risk and so it proved just 10 days later on Thursday. The 34-year-old forward has a calf injury and will likely not be fit for Brazil’s opening game against Morocco, team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said. “The expectation is that he will be sidelined from…
Bradley Carnell, recipient of the 2025 MLS Coach of the Year award, has been fired by the Philadelphia Union as part of a major revamp following the club’s historically poor first half of the season. In addition, Jon Scheer has been promoted from interim to full-time Sporting Director of the club. It is unclear if…
It was a welcome distraction for Gregg Berhalter. As the head coach of the Chicago Fire in MLS, Berhalter — who in 2022 coached the United States to the knockout stage at the World Cup in Qatar and played for his country in the 2002 event — was informed that one of his players, young…
Sergio Ramos’ proposed takeover of Sevilla has completely collapsed after the Real Madrid legend drastically altered the terms of his bid. Negotiations were abruptly terminated on Wednesday when the former defender returned to the table with a heavily reduced offer, prompting the selling party to walk away from what was supposed to be a historic…
“Why not us?” That’s the question U.S. men’s team manager Mauricio Pochettino is asking about the USA’s chances of winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup. And with the 26 players selected for this summer’s tournament, we can go a step further and see who may be the starters in the June 12 opener against Paraguay. …
Making the World Cup doesn’t mean you’re expected to make goals. Let’s check out the odds for which teams are expected to score the most, and subsequently, the fewest, as of May 27 at DraftKings Sportsbook. Highest scoring team Spain: +300 (bet $10 to win $40 total)France: +500 (bet $10 to win $60 total)Brazil: +600…
Only eight nations have ever won the men’s FIFA World Cup since the tournament began in 1930, which is what makes the “First Time Winner” betting market one of the more fascinating props on the board heading into this summer. Brazil leads all nations with five World Cup titles, while Germany and Italy each have…
Declan Rice has opened up on his evolution into a “big-game player” as Arsenal prepare for a historic Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. Having already secured the Premier League title, the England midfielder is now focused on completing a legendary double in Budapest. Rising To The Biggest Occasions Rice is no stranger to European…
Former Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has reportedly finalized a three-year contract to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. The Premier League giants acted swiftly to secure their former assistant manager following confirmation of Guardiola’s departure, bringing stability to the Etihad Stadium ahead of an impending official announcement. City Secure Swift Succession City’s hierarchy have…
As the old saying goes, “like father, like son.” And there’s a new case of that with the U.S. men’s national team. The USA released its 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday and with his inclusion, Sebastian Berhalter will join his father Gregg Berhalter as the second ever father-son duo to…
