UEFA Euro 2024
/ 211 days agoPortugal survives Czechia scare with stoppage-time winner
To close out the first matchday of Euro 2024, Czechia almost pulled off another stunning upset over Portugal. With half an hour to play, Czechia had a one-goal lead, despite Portugal dominating the control of the ball and coming close on several occasions. Yet, it was the Portuguese to score two late goals, including one […]
Copa America 2024
/ 211 days agoFOX broadcasting assignments for Copa America group stage
The 2024 Copa America is the second edition of the tournament on FOX, and it is using many familiar voices in its broadcasting assignments. There will be six teams from CONCACAF competing in the tournament, including the United States. Therefore, FOX is using its top names for coverage. The top pair for the tournament is […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 211 days agoTurkey scores two stunners to knock off debutant Georgia
The last day of matchday one at Euro 2024 featured a first, as Georgia made its first appearance at a major international tournament against Turkey. Turkey is one of the teams that has raging support in Germany. With the two nations heavily connected in terms of their populations, it is no surprise to see so […]
News
/ 211 days agoPep Guardiola influence stretches across sport to NBA Champions
Pep Guardiola has had a massive impact on the way modern soccer is understood, but he is also having a role in the NBA. On Monday, the Boston Celtics secured their 18th NBA Championship with a win over the Dallas Mavericks. Joe Mazzulla, the head coach of the Celtics, became the youngest head coach in […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 211 days agoResurgence of Saudi Pro League players at Euro 2024
In France's victory over Austria in its first game of Euro 2024, it was not Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann or William Saliba to win player of the match. It was N'golo Kante, the 33-year-old defensive midfielder. For a time, Kante was one of the best midfielders in the world. He was an integral part of […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 212 days agoFrance staves off Austria to avoid third Euro upset of the day
A hectic day in Germany for Euro 2024 came to an end with another tight affair between Austria and France. Underdogs Austria provided the French with a physical affair in Dusseldorf. The difference was an own goal from Austria that gave France three points and stay on pace with the Netherlands, the other titan in […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 212 days agoEuro 2024 on pace for highest attendance in tournament history
UEFA has reported that attendance for Euro 2024 could easily break records compared to previous editions of the competition. Throughout the two phases of ticket sales, UEFA received a record number of requests per ticket. The first phase was a general sale before the second phase of ticket sales became available to participating nations' fans. […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 212 days agoSlovakia pulls off biggest upset in Euros history against Belgium
In tournament play like Euro 2024, bigger teams are bound to struggle in select games, and Slovakia against Belgium proved that. Belgium, which sits third in the FIFA World Rankings, fell to Slovakia, one of the lowest-ranked teams in the tournament. A one-goal victory for Slovakia ensured it started play in Group E of Euro […]
News
/ 212 days agoRB Leipzig adds second stop to US tour with Wolves game in Miami
Bundesliga club RB Leipzig announced plans for a second friendly in the United States this summer for its preseason tour. Previously, Leipzig announced a friendly at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, against Aston Villa. Red Bull Arena is the home of fellow Red Bull side the New York Red Bulls. Yet, Aston Villa […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 212 days agoRomania erupts for three goals in stunning win over Ukraine
Group E of Euro 2024 started with a bang on Monday as Romania hit Ukraine for three goals in a shocking win on matchday one. Ukraine, the team with the second-highest FIFA World Ranking in this group, capitulated after going behind. A sensational Romania goal from Nicolae Stanciu came against the run of play in […]
News
/ 212 days agoSergio Ramos officially a free agent, MLS most likely destination
The rumors linking Sergio Ramos to an MLS move took a new step on Monday. Sevilla, the Spaniard's club, did not provide Ramos with a new contract, and he is free to join any club at the end of his contract which expires on June 31. This puts into motion the ongoing rumors that link […]
News
/ 212 days agoKylian Mbappe voices need for French youth against 'extremists'
Kylian Mbappe, on the eve of his opening game of Euro 2024, spoke on the ongoing drama regarding politics in France. A rare snap vote is happening on July 7 where Emmanuel Macron is hoping for a change in the country's parliament. A June vote for European parliament meant his centralist party lost considerably to […]
Copa America 2024
/ 212 days agoEverything you need to know about Copa America 2024
The 2024 Copa America brings several changes to a tournament over one century old, and World Soccer Talk has you covered with all the necessary information. For the second time, the Copa America is happening outside South America. The United States, which hosted the competition in 2016, returns with hosting duties for the second time. […]
Euro 2024
/ 215 days agoGermany routs Scotland in Euro 2024 opener with five-goal show
Germany opened Euro 2024 in some style on Friday, as the host nation routed Scotland. A trio of first-half goals from three goal-scorers sank 10-man Scotland before the second 45. The Scots, which put together a brilliant qualifying campaign under Steve Clarke, capitulated in the first game of the group stage. Although it is still […]
TV
/ 216 days agoPeacock signs deal as streaming home of USL Super League
The USL Super League, a new professional women's soccer division in the United States, will have Peacock as its viewership home. The competition plays out its inaugural season in August of this year. Eight teams will start a competition to rival the National Women's Soccer League in new cities. That includes the likes of Tampa […]