Cristiano Ronaldo got on the scoresheet and Joao Felix was the star of the show as Al-Nassr earnt a fourth straight Saudi Pro League victory in a 3-0 win at Al-Kholood. It puts Jorge Jesus’ side just three points off leaders Al-Hilal and saw Portuguese duo Ronaldo and Felix at the centre of things, as…
Real Madrid faces an immediate rematch with Benfica after the teams were drawn together in the Champions League playoffs on Friday. Benfica beat Madrid 4-2 on Wednesday to deny the 15-time European champion direct qualification to the round of 16 and force it into the uncertainty of the playoffs. Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain must also…
Dayne St. Clair was named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year after a career-best season for Minnesota United, yet surprised many when he left the club that drafted him to suit up for Inter Miami. But he has no regrets. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It was time for Dayne St. Clair to move on. Minnesota had…
January is a notoriously bad time for buyers because nobody ever wants to sell top talent midway through the season. There are, however, exceptions to the rule. Some clubs need to raise funds to balance the books, while others can be left with not option but to unload an unhappy player who has made it…
It’s usually an act of desperation. One last roll of the dice that can produce the most spectacular results. At other times it can be the result of a shambolic mix-up. One for the blooper reel. It doesn’t happen often, but when goalkeepers score, it’s usually memorable for right or wrong reasons. Anatoliy Trubin’s header…
Roy Keane has admitted he “hopes” Michael Carrick is handed the permanent Manchester United job, marking a surprise softening of his stance on the interim boss. While the former captain remains skeptical about whether Carrick can deliver a league title, he conceded his former teammate has “took advantage” of the role. However, Keane urged caution,…
For the more than 70 players who have worn the U.S. men’s national team jersey since Mauricio Pochettino took over with a mandate to produce a good 2026 World Cup showing on home soil, March is the month that counts. The 48-team tournament — which the U.S. will co-host alongside North American neighbors Canada and…
Malik Tillman was the star of the show for a host of European-based U.S. men’s national team players after the first round of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League wrapped on Wednesday. It bodes well for securing a spot for the World Cup, but competition remains fierce to make Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-man squad. With the USA’s…
Senegal boss Pape Thiaw and Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi have been hit with a ban following the Africa Cup of Nations final. Senegal’s dramatic 1-0 win over the tournament’s hosts was marred by violence with Thiaw calling his players to walk off the pitch in protest over the officiating. Now, bans and fines have been…
Marcus Rashford joined Manchester United legend Sir David Beckham in an exclusive goal club after scoring a stunning Champions League free-kick for Barcelona. The England international forward is continuing to enjoy a productive loan spell with La Liga giants. His latest strike for them allowed the 28-year-old to match a record held by Three Lions…
