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
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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
Lionel Messi, the Argentina captain, showcased his brilliance in the 2024 Copa América, despite only scoring one goal and contributing with one assist in five matches. His impact was undeniable, leading to his inclusion in Conmebol’s team of the tournament. Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martínez and Barcelona’s Raphinha were selected alongside Messi in the attacking lineup.
Manchester United suffered a blow during their friendly against Real Betis in San Diego, California, as two key players, Marcus Rashford and Antony, were forced off due to injuries. Rashford, who scored a first-half penalty in a 3-2 victory for United, had to be substituted in the second half after sustaining a heavy knock to
After leaving Liverpool at the end of last season, Jürgen Klopp has made it clear that he has no interest in returning to coaching, ruling himself out for the positions as coach of the United States and England men’s teams. Despite being linked to the USMNT job post the dismissal of Gregg Berhalter and as