Carlo Ancelotti is already feeling the heat as Brazil manager before a ball has even been kicked at the 2026 World Cup. The Italian’s decision to include veteran star Neymar in his final squad has been labeled “absurd” by a former Selecao international, who has called the Santos star’s recent performance levels into question. Velloso…
Harry Kane has played down any immediate urgency regarding a contract extension at Bayern Munich despite finishing a sensational individual campaign. The England captain has just enjoyed a record-breaking year in Bavaria, but fans may have to wait until after the World Cup for clarity on his long-term future. The striker puts contract talks on…
Spain won the Nations League in 2023. They won the European Championship in 2024. They won Olympic gold in Paris. And yet, the last time this team made it past the round of 16 was at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa — the year Andrés Iniesta’s extra-time winner in Johannesburg gave La Roja…
Lionel Messi headed into the World Cup break a bit earlier than planned, and now it’ll be Argentina waiting to see if there’s an injury to worry about. Messi — who almost never gets subbed out of matches — left in the 73rd minute, meaning he was long gone before Luis Suarez’s third goal of…
Emiliano Martinez has confirmed he played through a broken finger during Aston Villa’s Europa League final win over Freiburg. The Argentina international goalkeeper is now racing against time to be fully fit for the World Cup after avoiding surgery. Martinez Suffers Finger Fracture After Europa League Final Scare In a shock development following Aston Villa’s…
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland secured his third Premier League Golden Boot in four seasons on Sunday. Despite missing Pep Guardiola’s final game as City closed out their campaign with a 2-1 home defeat to Aston Villa, the Norwegian scored 27 goals in 35 appearances this term, joining Alan Shearer and Harry Kane as a…
Thirty-two years ago, many fans in the global soccer community saw the United States planning to host its first FIFA World Cup in 1994 and asked one collective question: Why? At the time, the United States men’s national team was a largely anonymous squad of unknown players wearing now-nostalgic denim uniforms. In mainstream America, soccer did…
Manchester City fans are still reeling from the news that their legendary leader is finally moving on, but a familiar voice has already mapped out a sensational next step. Oasis star Noel Gallagher believes that after conquering the club game, the tactical genius will set his sights on the one major trophy missing from his…
Marcus Rashford called his England recall a “full-circle moment” after overcoming recent setbacks to make Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad. The forward thanked Unai Emery and Hansi Flick for helping revive his career, but made no mention of Manchester United. Rashford Reflects On England Return After Difficult Period Rashford was delighted to be named in…
The U.S. men’s national team and Mexico enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup as two of the three co-hosts, meaning both will look to capitalize on home-field advantage in what’s to become the biggest sporting event in North America’s history. The World Cup will be Mauricio Pochettino’s first major international tournament since being appointed USA’s…
