News - Page 959

News
/ 1261 days ago5 World Cup players help Newcastle beat Bournemouth
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe put out a very strong starting XI for his team's Carabao Cup matchup on Tuesday against Bournemouth. The Magpies faced fellow Premier League side Bournemouth at home in their first official game since the World Cup break. Howe had five players at the tournament in Qatar and all five started the […]

News
/ 1261 days agoMLS announces 2023 schedule: League begins new era
A new era beckons for the top-flight domestic league after MLS announces 2023 schedule The year 2023 is a brand-new era for Major League Soccer. It marks the start of a brand-new 10-year partnership with Apple TV. Because of this, every single MLS game is available via MLS Season Pass streaming service for the next […]

News
/ 1261 days agoMillions greet Argentina World Cup champions in victory parade
The Argentina national soccer team arrived back home on Tuesday to enormous crowds in a World Cup parade. Following their 2022 World Cup win on Sunday, the South Americans finally made it back to Argentina. Fans were not deterred by the arrival time of the team plane. Lionel Messi and company made it to the […]

News
/ 1261 days agoClassy Telemundo pays tribute to Grant Wahl
Telemundo paid tribute to Grant Wahl in a very classy way in their World Cup closing montage on Sunday. The former FOX Sports reporter died suddenly after suffering an aortic aneurysm during the World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and Netherlands. In its tribute to writer, author and analyst Grant Wahl, Telemundo Deportes revealed a message […]

News
/ 1261 days agoUS investor takes over Olympique Lyonnais
US investor John Textor completed a takeover at Olympique Lyonnais. Textor previously purchased a minority stake in the French club this past summer. However, further investment has taken the businessman's holdings in the team from 40% to 78%. This means that he now has control at the club. Financial Times is reporting that the deal […]

News
/ 1261 days agoMessi is already wearing Argentina shirt with three stars
Lionel Messi and his teammates were given new jerseys soon after the 2022 World Cup Final ended. German sportswear company Adidas supplied the Argentina team with updated shirts featuring an additional star once they won the tournament. The three stars above the team's crest signifies their third World Cup triumph. While Messi and company quickly […]

News
/ 1261 days ago2022 World Cup Final viewership watched by 26 million
The number is in for the 2022 World Cup Final viewership. And it's a massive one. Almost 26 million people watched the 2022 World Cup Final on US TV and streaming. The Argentina-France final is the second most-watched men's World Cup final in US television and streaming history. In total, 25.783 million watched one of […]

News
/ 1261 days agoTwitter delivered 147 billion impressions for World Cup 2022
Twitter has announced some impressive statistics regarding the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and total impressions. The tournament was overwhelmingly successful on the pitch, as many games were filled with action, drama, and incredible moments. A buzzworthy World Cup meant for a ton of conversations from all over the globe on Twitter. According to the […]

News
/ 1262 days agoUSA in talks to play Germany in 2023 summer friendly
The Germany National Team could be traveling stateside to face the United States Men's National Team in a friendly next summer. It would pit the hosts of Euro 2024 against the co-hosts of the World Cup 2026. Moreover, it would be the 12th meeting all time between the two sides. There is no confirmation over […]

News
/ 1262 days agoBBC's World Cup closing montage captures greatest moments
One of the ways that the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) stands apart from other broadcasters worldwide is their commitment to quality. For instance, BBC's World Cup closing montage is four minutes and forty-four seconds of beauty. It encapsulates many of the most memorable moments from Qatar 2022. But it's more than a highlight reel. It's […]

News
/ 1262 days ago2022 USMNT TV ratings increased 4% compared to 2014
The year is drawing to a close and that means it is time to take a look at the 2022 USMNT TV ratings. This year was different for the US than any other year for some time. The USMNT returned to the World Cup after missing out on the 2018 edition of the tournament. Consequently, the […]

News
/ 1262 days agoKarim Benzema retires from France national team
After decades of messy scandals; from allegation of racism from French media and fans, to a disastrous blackmail case, Karim Benzema's tumultous career with Les Bleus is over. His announcement came through social media. "I made the efforts and the mistakes it took to get to where I am today, and I'm proud of that," […]

News
/ 1262 days agoInternational press celebrate Argentina World Cup win
Why was the Argentina vs France World Cup Final so special? Let us count the ways. It was the first final with multiple comebacks since 1966 and all that. It was the first Final ever where each team scored at least three goals. And of course, it was Leo Messi's first win. Let's see how […]

News
/ 1263 days agoArgentina World Cup win brings Andres Cantor to tears on TV
Argentina won the World Cup in dramatic fashion beating France in what was arguably one of the greatest finals of all time. Lionel Messi and co. beat the 2018 Champions on penalties after it had ended 3-3 in extra time. Argentina led the contest with two early goals in the first half but a quickfire […]

News
/ 1263 days agoFIFA tries to censor footage of Hakimi blasting Infantino
FIFA is reportedly trying to cover up footage of Moroccan defender Acraf Hakimi confronting the governing body’s President Gianni Infantino after the third-place playoff against Croatia on Saturday evening at the Khalifa International stadium. Morocco were furious and were left frustrated with some of decision making from Qatari referee Abdulrahman Al-Jassim. FIFA, however, are trying […]