Les Bleus have hit a major roadblock on their road to the World Cup. Arsenal defender William Saliba is highly doubtful for the tournament after suffering a back injury a few weeks ago. The 25-year-old center back reportedly underwent initial scans Monday, but fears are mounting that the defender will require an extended period of…
Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos has opened up on his decision to console Gabriel Magalhães following the Arsenal defender’s heartbreaking penalty miss in the Champions League final. While his teammates celebrated back-to-back European titles, the veteran Brazilian chose to prioritize empathy over ecstasy in Budapest. A Moment Of Pure Class In the immediate aftermath of PSG’s…
During the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup, three different players from Team USA scored one goal each during the tournament. In 2026, will one player emerge as the top goalscorer? Here are the latest odds at FanDuel Sportsbook as of June 1. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you…
After the World Cup group stage, things go from intense to do-or-die. In previous years, the Round of 16 was the first knockout stage match, but with an expanded field of 48 teams— it is now the second. Let’s check out the odds for which countries are favored to win at least one knockout stage…
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre opted Sunday for a new generation of players to use home ground advantage at the World Cup in a bid to seek redemption after one of the worst failures for El Tri in modern times at Qatar 2022. “El Vasco” Aguirre, guiding the Mexican team into a World Cup for the…
BANK OF AMERICA STADIUM (Charlotte, N.C.) — It finally happened. And now, Christian Pulisic hopes everyone will stop talking about it. In the 20th minute of the U.S. men’s national team’s 3-2 win over Senegal on Sunday afternoon, Christian Pulisic triumphantly ended his five-month scoring drought. Ricardo Pepi chased a ball deep down the right…
Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal has addressed the constant comparisons to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, outlining his personal ambitions as he continues to break records for club and country. The 17-year-old sensation has become the focal point of a new era for Spanish football following his starring role in their Euro 2024 triumph. Sitting At…
BANK OF AMERICA STADIUM (Charlotte, N.C.) — As the ball rolled into the net, you could see the relief and weight lifted off Christian Pulisic’s shoulders. The USA’s star forward had a goal — breaking a befuddling scoring drought that stretched to December — along with an assist, and Folarin Balogun netted the game-winner as…
Canadian winger Marcelo Flores will miss this summer’s World Cup after suffering a torn ACL in his right knee, head coach Jesse Marsch confirmed on Sunday. The 22-year-old Georgetown, Ontario native—who plays club football for Mexico’s Tigres UANL—was forced off in tears during the 77th minute of Saturday’s Concacaf Champions Cup penalty kick shootout loss…
Christian Pulisic has ended his goal drought, and at the perfect time for him and the United States men’s national team. Pulisic, who hasn’t scored this calendar year, finally found the back of the net during the United States’ friendly against Senegal at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday. It marked Pulisic’s first…
