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TThe World Cup is just around the corner, and the United States doesn’t want to be just the host nation, they want to make history and go as far as possible. To accomplish this, the U.S. national team relies entirely on its great star Christian Pulisic, who is yet to see his best years but, in the words of the legend, “he’s still a top player.”After two historic seasons with AC Milan, in which he set a new personal record (32 goals between 2023 and 2025), ‘Captain America’ has already hit a slump in form, having failed to score in…
MADRID (AP) — Vinicius Junior scored two penalties and a Real Madrid team without superstar Kylian Mbappé beat Real Sociedad 4-1 on Saturday to move to the top of La Liga.Mbappe watched the game from the bench after missing some team training this week due to discomfort in his left knee. Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said on Friday that he was available to play but had no intention of rushing the star goal-getter.Nor was there any need for it.Mbappe and Jude Bellingham, absent with a hamstring injury, watched as Madrid put in a solid team performance to end the visitors’…
JAmes Rodriguez’s signing with Minnesota United has been one of the biggest moves on the market in recent days, considering the Colombian midfielder’s career. The former Real Madrid player’s arrival in MLS has caused great excitement among fans, but some have viewed it negatively, especially due to the current state of the player.One of the most critical of James’s signing has been American legend Landon Donovan, who believes that the only thing that matters for the former Bayern Munich player is the proximity of the World Cup, although he never doubted Rodriguez’s quality.Landon Donovan doubts James Rodriguez will join MLSIn…
Referee Chris Kavanagh’s failure to award Newcastle a clear penalty during their FA Cup win over Aston Villa on Saturday night has drawn attention.February 14, 2026, 20:24Updated February 14, 2026 20:45Alan Shearer was furious with officials (Image: BBC)Manager Alan Shearer has slammed those involved for not awarding Newcastle an obvious penalty in their FA Cup fourth round tie against Aston Villa. Newcastle booked their place in the fifth round with a 3-1 win over 10-man Villa on Saturday night, but the post-match discussion was dominated by other topics.The Magpies took the lead in the 63rd minute with Sandro Tonali’s first…
‘I’m in a good space’ – Somerville reflects on his good form after scoring against BurtonVideo credit: TNT SportsJoe Cole believes Saturday’s match-winner Crisencio Somerville can keep West Ham in the Premier League this season.The forward scored the only goal of the game as the Hammers defeated Burton Albion 1-0 away in the fourth round of the FA Cup, securing their place in the next round and continuing their recent run of form under manager Nuno Espirito Santo.The Londoners have now won five of their last seven games in all competitions and are now three points clear in the league,…
JBenfica manager Ose Mourinho was treated at the Divino Espirito Santo Hospital in Ponta Delgada on Friday morning, hours before his team beat Santa Clara 2-1.Lisbon newspaper A Bora reported that the Eagles coach woke up with an ear infection and felt uncomfortable, so he went to a medical center in one of the Azores’ three capitals.His stay at Divino Espirito Santo Hospital lasted less than an hour. He received treatment, took medication and was able to return to Benfica’s hotel. He had no trouble leading the team to such a glorious victory.Benfica host Real Madrid on Tuesday in the…
Dominik Szoboszlai has been one of Liverpool’s best players this season and his national team coach has hinted that he could one day consider a move to Real Madrid.Dominik Szoboszlai is said to want to play for Real Madrid one day (Image: Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates)The Hungarian national team head coach has claimed that Dominik Szoboszlai has always “dreamed” of playing for Real Madrid, amid speculation of a new move for the Liverpool midfielder.Szoboszlai, 25, has been one of the Reds’ most influential players since joining from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2023 and was a key cog in Arne Slott’s…
JABALIA, Gaza Strip (AP) – Gaza’s main soccer stadium was destroyed during the Israel-Hamas war and is now a tent camp for displaced families.But in Jabalia’s camp, the Palestinian Football Federation has carved out a new space for the match. They removed debris, laid down worn artificial turf and erected a fence next to the remains of the destroyed building.On Wednesday, Palestinian amputees trained on an improvised field, and on Saturday two local teams played a match on the same field.Despite widespread destruction from the war and a fragile cease-fire, many people here are regaining pieces of daily life, including…
LIf everything goes as usual. Cristiano Ronaldo continues to score and the countdown to 1,000 goals continues.The match started at 18:30 (Spanish time) with great expectations. It wasn’t because of the match itself, but because there wasn’t much to show for it. Cristiano Ronaldo is back after two weeks of rebellion. The Portuguese player was not satisfied with the transfer policy of the Saudi league and decided to go on an indefinite strike. Until today.The match started at a good pace with Jorge Jesus’ team pressing high. As a result of this good pressure, the opening goal of the match…
Manager Josep Guardiola has once again appealed to the Football League after Manchester City beat Salford City 2-0 on Saturday to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup.Josep Guardiola is frustrated that Marc Guehi will not be able to play in the Carabao Cup final (Image: AFP/Getty Images)Manager Josep Guardiola has appealed to the Football League to use “common sense” and allow Marc Guehi to play for Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final. After beating Newcastle in the semi-finals, City will face Arsenal in the first final of the 2025/26 season on March 22, but they are currently…