Pep Guardiola confirmed Friday what Manchester City fans had been fearing. The club’s most successful manager is leaving, bringing to a close a trophy-laden, 10-year spell in which he established City as one of major forces in Europe and changed the face of English soccer. Guardiola, who had a further year left on his City…
With just five days until the United States names its 2026 World Cup roster, the United States men’s national team has potentially dealt a massive blow. Star defender Chris Richards has suffered two torn ligaments in his ankle, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said in a press conference Thursday. Richards sustained the injury during Palace’s…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s brace in Al Nassr’s 4-1 victory over Damac on Thursday earned the Portuguese star his first Saudi Pro League title since making the move to the club in January 2023. Ronaldo has now won top-flight domestic league titles in four different countries across two continents: England, Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia. The triumph…
A consistent theme has emerged on the eve of Mauricio Pochettino selecting the United States men’s soccer team’s roster for next month’s FIFA World Cup: Nobody really knows. Pochettino will inform the 26 players who survive the cull this weekend, according to multiple sources briefed on the Argentine’s plans. The ex-Chelsea and PSG boss has…
Xabi Alonso has backed Chelsea’s long-term vision after speaking publicly about his move to Stamford Bridge. The Spaniard dismissed concerns over the club’s absence from Champions League and described the role as a “beautiful project”. Chelsea’s New Era Begins Under Alonso Alonso has already sparked excitement among Chelsea supporters after being seen in Madrid ahead…
Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembélé has outlined his ambitious collective and personal objectives ahead of a defining summer on both the European and international stages. The French star made it clear that his appetite for success remains far from satisfied, as he targets a second Champions League title, World Cup glory with France again, and…
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has confirmed that Brazilian midfielder Casemiro has played his final match for the club following a sentimental farewell at Old Trafford. Casemiro, who has been heavily linked with a move to join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, will not be part of the squad for the Red Devils’ season…
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has been criticized after opting to fly back to Argentina rather than support his teammates in their final-day Premier League relegation decider against Everton. The injured defender is traveling home to watch his boyhood club, Belgrano, in a historic championship decider against River Plate on Sunday instead of sitting in the…
A large statue of soccer great Pelé was unveiled Thursday in the Mexican city of Guadalajara to commemorate his achievements with the Brazilian national team. Pelé, who died at age 82 in 2022, won one of his three World Cup titles in Mexico at the 1970 edition of the tournament. “This monumental figure of this…
Mexico international and Al-Qadsiah star Julian Quiñones has pulled off a stunning upset by claiming the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot. The forward surged to the top of the leader-board in a dramatic final-day push, beating out Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Ahli’s Ivan Toney in a thrilling race for the award. Al-Qadsiah star clinches…
