The tragic and untimely death of Uruguayan soccer player Juan Izquierdo has left a profound impact on the football community. Thousands of people gathered to pay their respects at a public wake held for the 27-year-old Nacional defender, who passed away from cardiac arrest days after collapsing during a CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores match in Brazil.
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Mexico’s new head coach, Javier Aguirre, has surprised many by leaving out veteran players such as Guillermo Ochoa, Raúl Jiménez, and Hirving “Chucky” Lozano from his first 26-man call-up for the Mexican national team. This strategic decision marks a departure from the previous roster selections and signals a bold new approach under Aguirre’s leadership. In
Barcelona’s young midfielder Marc Bernal suffered a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury during Tuesday’s victory over Rayo Vallecano, casting a shadow over the team’s perfect start to the season. The 17-year-old had to be substituted in the dying moments of the match, with fears that he could be out for a significant portion of the
Al Hilal is on the verge of securing the services of João Cancelo from Manchester City, according to a source familiar with the situation. The transfer fee for the Portuguese international is believed to be around £21 million ($28m). Cancelo, who has not featured for City in over a year and a half, spent time
Real Madrid’s highly anticipated signing, Kylian Mbappé, made his long-awaited home debut at the Santiago Bernabeu, but failed to make a significant impact on the game. Despite a comfortable win for Madrid over Real Valladolid, Mbappé struggled to shine. With only 47 touches and 26 passes attempted during his 86 minutes on the pitch, it
Christian Pulisic, widely recognized as one of the top players in the United States, has expressed his support for the potential hiring of Mauricio Pochettino as the new coach for the US Men’s National Team. Pulisic believes that the time is right for a change in leadership, especially after the disappointing group-stage exit from the
Bayer Leverkusen’s ability to score late goals is becoming a defining trait of the team. The recent match against Borussia Monchengladbach showcased this characteristic once again, as the defending Bundesliga champions clinched a dramatic 3-2 victory with a goal in the 11th minute of injury time. This knack for scoring crucial goals in the dying
United States defender Sergiño Dest expressed his excitement about the potential arrival of Mauricio Pochettino as the men’s national team coach. Despite suffering a torn ACL that could potentially rule him out until 2025, Dest believes that Pochettino’s appointment could significantly benefit the team. He highlighted Pochettino’s experience coaching prominent clubs and his reputation for
The recent announcement of a sponsorship deal between Borussia Dortmund and German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has sparked major protests among Dortmund supporters. The supporter association Südtribüne Dortmund, representing over 90 Dortmund fan groups, has strongly opposed the partnership. They believe that the club’s decision to align with an arms company goes against their values and
Landon Donovan, the interim coach of San Diego Wave, is well aware of the challenging road that lies ahead of him as he transitions into coaching professional women’s soccer for the first time. Despite his legendary status in U.S. soccer, Donovan faces a “steep” learning curve when it comes to training NWSL players. He acknowledges
In a thrilling encounter between Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur, it was veteran striker Jamie Vardy who stole the show by scoring the equalizer for the Foxes. Despite Tottenham dominating the first half, Vardy’s goal in the 57th minute ensured Leicester City walked away with a point from the match. The story of the match
The absence of Lionel Messi in the latest Argentina national team roster for the September CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia comes as a significant blow to the team. Messi’s recovery from the ankle injury sustained during the Copa América final has led to him being sidelined indefinitely. His absence raises questions about