Spain and Lamine Yamal took top spot from Argentina and Lionel Messi in the FIFA men’s rankings published on Thursday, and lead for the first time since being dethroned as world champion in June 2014. Spain’s two-win start to a 2026 World Cup qualifying group this month — against Turkey and Bulgaria — lifted the…
Erling Haaland became the fastest player to score 50 goals in the Champions League with his latest strike for Manchester City on Thursday. The Norway striker reached the landmark figure in his 49th game in European club soccer’s top competition. He surpassed the previous record by former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward Ruud van…
Lionel Messi’s time in MLS is set to continue. The Argentina superstar is set to sign a new multiyear deal with Inter Miami, according to ESPN. Messi joined Miami in July 2023 after his celebrated career at Barcelona and PSG, originally signing a two-and-a-half-year deal that runs through the end of the 2025 MLS season. …
Video Details Alexi Lalas and David Mosse broke down all the latest USMNT abroad storylines from this past weekend’s club action, including standout performances from Christian Pulisic (AC Milan), Weston McKennie (Juventus), and Gio Reyna (Borussia Mönchengladbach). 42 MINS AGO・English Premier League・19:21 2025-09-17 19:30:00
What does Lionel Messi have in common with Josef Martinez, David Villa, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Denis Bouanga? The Inter Miami superstar now joins that quartet of MLS greats with his latest accomplishment. Messi had a goal and an assist as Inter Miami beat Seattle 3-1 on Tuesday just over two weeks after losing to the…
When did Ronaldo make his international debut? Ronaldo made his senior international debut in 2003 when ex-Chelsea and Real Madrid defender Carvalho was still part of Portugal’s playing ranks. He is now working alongside Roberto Martinez in a coaching capacity. Three trophies: Ronaldo’s international honours Said role has allowed him to reunite with Ronaldo, who…
U.S. men’s national team forward Tim Weah ‘s goal wasn’t enough for Marseille as the French club lost 2-1 to Real Madrid in Champions League action. France superstar Kylian Mbappé had two penalty-kick goals to secure the win on Tuesday in the competition’s first match day of the season. Real Madrid were forced to play…
Messi’s workload being carefully managed Messi has nursed more knocks at club level this season, forcing him to miss the odd game for MLS side Inter Miami. His workload is being carefully managed by club and country, with no unnecessary risks being taken. GOAT has hinted at international retirement The South American GOAT recently took…
Doug McIntyre Soccer Journalist More than a year before Mauricio Pochettino was appointed the U.S. men’s national team coach, his name was brought up in a passing conversation. I asked former U.S. goalkeeper Brad Friedel if he felt the team would be better served by a non-American manager for the 2026 World Cup cycle. Friedel,…
Arsenal winger Max Dowman could become the youngest player in Champions League history if he features at Athletic Bilbao when the new-look format returns on Tuesday. Dowman, who became the second-youngest Premier League player last month, is 15 years, 259 days. This is the second season of the league phase format with 36 teams playing…
