The U.S. women’s national team showcased an impressive display of skill and determination as they clinched the Olympic gold medal by defeating Brazil 1-0 in a thrilling match. This victory marked their fifth Olympic title, setting a new record for the team. Under the mentorship of the new coach, Emma Hayes, the USWNT displayed a
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Barcelona has finalized the acquisition of the versatile forward Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig, as confirmed by the Catalan club. The deal is reported to be valued at an initial €55 million ($60m), with possible additional add-ons amounting to €7m. The 26-year-old Spain international has committed to a six-year contract with Barcelona until 2030, including
Jordi Alba’s remarkable performance in the Leagues Cup round of 32 match against Toronto FC did not go unnoticed, with Inter Miami CF head coach Gerardo Martino praising the left-back for his incredible four assists in the 4-3 victory. Martino went on to describe Alba as a “number 10 who plays at left-back,” highlighting the
Pepe, the legendary Portuguese defender, bid farewell to his illustrious football career at the age of 41 after an incredible run in the sport. With 141 appearances for Portugal, Pepe will always be remembered as a key figure in the national team’s success, ranking only behind football icons Cristiano Ronaldo and João Moutinho in terms
The U.S. women’s national team is no stranger to pressure, especially when it comes to living up to the legacy created by past teams. As the current roster gears up for the Olympic gold medal match against Brazil, the players are acutely aware of the heavy expectations placed on their shoulders. Sophia Smith, a first-time
Inter Miami head coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino confirmed that Lionel Messi will not be featuring in the team’s Leagues Cup round-of-32 clash against Toronto FC. Messi, who recently returned from Copa América with an ankle injury, has not yet trained with the team since his return. Martino mentioned in a news conference that Messi is
Marcelo Gallardo, the highly successful coach of River Plate, has returned to the club with one clear goal in mind – winning the Copa Libertadores once again. Having already secured the prestigious title in 2015 and 2018 during his previous tenure at the Argentine giants, Gallardo is determined to lead his team to glory once
The United States women’s national team is preparing for their semifinal match against Germany with the return of key players to the lineup. Sam Coffey, the deep-lying midfielder who missed the team’s quarterfinal due to a yellow card suspension, will be back on the field. Additionally, Tierna Davidson, who has been recovering from a knee
Manchester United’s recent shirt sponsor, Snapdragon, has expressed interest in potentially buying naming rights for the club’s new stadium. The tech company, which recently secured a lucrative deal with United, sees the stadium as a potential branding opportunity. As the club looks to upgrade their facilities, Snapdragon is open to the idea of having their
Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, has recently put forward the idea of utilizing Jadon Sancho as the central striker for the team at the beginning of the season, due to the absence of Rasmus Hojlund who is out with a hamstring injury. Sancho made his return to the squad after a long absence and
Trinity Rodman’s stunning extra-time goal that secured the United States women’s national team’s spot in the Olympic semifinals is a moment that will not soon be forgotten. Although Rodman admitted that she doesn’t recall much of the sequence that led to her remarkable strike, her teammates and fans will surely remember it for years to
As Argentina prepares to face hosts France in the quarterfinals of the men’s Olympic soccer tournament, they are bracing themselves for a potentially hostile atmosphere in Bordeaux. The tension arises from a recent incident where Argentina players were caught on video singing an offensive song about French players of African heritage following their Copa América