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/ 73 days agoWho holds the record for the most international goals of all time?
Numerous soccer greats have made permanent imprints on the sport's annals. Of all the soccer records, the record for most international goals scored by a player is among the most sought-after. Not only does this accomplishment demonstrate extraordinary skill, but it also demonstrates great consistency and durability. Currently, the record is held by Cristiano Ronaldo, […]
Copa America 2024
/ 73 days agoBrazil rebuild: Dorival asks for patience after Copa America exit
Brazil, under the tutelage of Dorival as head coach, entered the 2024 Copa America as one of the main favorites alongside reigning winners Argentina. As nine-time champions, expectations were high for the Seleção. However, their journey ended in disappointment, exiting in the quarterfinals after a penalty shootout loss to Uruguay. This performance was a stark […]
Copa America 2024
/ 74 days agoArgentina dominates Canada en route to Copa America final
Three years after winning the Copa America and two years after hoisting the World Cup, Argentina is just one match away from lifting another after a 2-0 win over Canada. When others have fallen, Argentina is building its empire brick-by-brick, frustrating its opponents with its signature brand of soccer. This dynasty is led by youthful, […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 74 days agoYoung stars of Spain leading way to Euro 2024 success
Spain booked a spot in the Euro 2024 Final following a 2-1 win over France in Munich on Tuesday. The Spaniards have been the most visually appealing team to watch in an otherwise slog of a European Championship. That continued on Tuesday as Spain scored two brilliant goals to send the 2018 World Cup Champions […]
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/ 74 days agoArgentina boss Scaloni says he wants European sides in Copa
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni answered an interesting question during a recent press conference. Scaloni faced the media on Monday as the reigning World Cup champions prepare to face Canada in the Copa America 2024 semifinals. The tournament, which is being hosted by the United States, is being played simultaneously with Euro 2024. The competitions […]
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/ 74 days agoMarseille fans fume at club for targeting Greenwood deal
Marseille have jumped up into the driver's seat in a deal to potentially sign Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood. Fabrizio Romano is claiming that the French side has officially offered the Red Devils about $32 million for the attacker. United's willingness to work with Marseille essentially hinges on a substantial sell-on fee. This particular stipulation […]
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/ 74 days agoWales picks Bellamy over Henry as the team's next manager
Craig Bellamy has been officially named as the Wales national team head coach. The former star forward now replaces Rob Page at the helm. Page previously held the position for around three-and-a-half years. Nevertheless, Welsh soccer officials fired their manager following two disappointing showings in recent friendlies. Page could only manage a draw against Gibraltar […]
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/ 74 days agoFacial recognition software captures Brazil crime boss at game
During Sunday's Palmeiras game against Bahia in the Brasileirão, facial recognition software at the stadium worked wonders. Cameras spotted a wanted crime boss who was looking to watch the game. With the facial recognition software pointing out Rogério Barbosa da Silva Gois, police in the stadium were able to apprehend the leader of a criminal […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 74 days agoGoogle mini Euro 2024 Cup allows fans to get in on action
Even though Euro 2024 is coming to a close, the Google Mini Cup lets fans compete against one another based on who they support. Fans can use their mobile device to play a game that puts them in the shoes of a penalty taker. Fittingly, penalties have been common at the Euros. Both England and […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 75 days agoUEFA wrong to use match-fixing referee at Euro 2024
The center referee for the Euro 2024 semifinal match between England and the Netherlands, Felix Zwayer, is already at the center of controversy. Zwayer previously served a six-month ban for accepting a bribe of 300 euros and assisting another referee in match-fixing. That happened back in 2005, and Zwayer has since risen to become a […]
Copa America 2024
/ 75 days agoColombia vs Uruguay tickets on sale for semifinal
Colombia and Uruguay now have tickets available for what could be the best game of the 2024 Copa America. Colombia breezed through Panama to score a five-goal victory over the Central American nation. In doing so, Colombia reached the semifinals of the Copa America for the third time in the last four tournaments. There, it […]
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/ 75 days agoNew look UEFA Champions League kicks off this week
While all eyes in Europe are on the European Championships which enter the Semifinal stage this week, the new look 2024-25 UEFA Champions League officially kicks off with the First Qualifying Round this week. This year’s edition features a brand new format with a 36-team ‘League Stage’ which will see all 36 teams play eight […]
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/ 75 days agoUSA announces 18-player men's Olympic squad in Paris
The USA men's soccer team for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris now has an official squad. There are regulations surrounding the ages of players allowed to compete at the tournament, though. A team's squad must consist of at least 15 players at or under the age of 23. Therefore, this is not the same […]
Copa America 2024
/ 76 days agoMarsch lays out criteria to beat Argentina in awkward reunion
As they advanced to the Copa America 2024 semifinals on Saturday, the Canadians wrote their own chapter in soccer history. They played Venezuela in the quarterfinals, and the match proceeded to penalties due to a 1-1 stalemate. It took a tiebreaker, but the North Americans prevailed 4-3. The Reds’ journey to the Copa America semis […]
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/ 76 days ago10 or more? Leicester face heavy points fine next EPL season
Following their Premier League promotion, Leicester now face the scary possibility of starting the next season with a points deduction. All of this started in the 2022-23 fiscal year when they broke the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Rules. Leicester are now in danger of a heavy points punishment after an impartial panel sided with […]