Argentina, the World Cup defending champion, is looking to achieve something only done twice in the history of the men’s World Cup. Something that’s almost impossible. To win it back-to-back. Two other great footballing countries – Italy and Brazil – have previously achieved that feat. Yes, I’ll get to Lionel Messi in a moment,…
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. We are approaching one of the best stretches on the sports calendar, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to kick off and 104 matches to bet on, along with a full summer of MLB action ahead. With that in mind, let’s…
Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for what is almost certainly his final dance on the World Cup stage, but his role within the Portugal national team is once again under intense scrutiny. As the Al-Nassr striker eyes the only trophy missing from his glittering cabinet, former USA star Taylor Twellman has suggested that his presence actually…
The USA has revealed its World Cup roster, and Mexico and Canada reveals are on the horizon, too. So which host nation — the United States, Mexico or Canada — will go furthest in the biggest event of the entire year in the head-to-head markets? Here are the latest odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of…
When Javier Aguirre was a player, he believed Mexico’s grueling, year-long training camp ahead of the 1986 World Cup was the key to El Tri’s run to the quarterfinals — matching its best result. As coach of the national team, he is trying to replicate that vintage formula. Unlike most competing nations, which must wait…
Forty-eight teams. An extra knockout round. And a draw that, in several groups, looks like FIFA was actively trying to cause chaos. Someone is going to go deep at this tournament that nobody saw coming. The biggest World Cup in history will, of course, still feature powerhouses and expected favorites to win. But more competition…
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…
