Argentinian coach Lionel Scaloni remains hopeful about the return of superstar player Lionel Messi for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in October. Messi, who sustained a right ankle injury during the Copa América final against Colombia on July 14, has not played since then. Despite this setback, Scaloni expressed optimism about Messi’s return to the
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The upcoming 2026 World Cup is set to take place in North America, spanning over 16 cities in three countries. With an expansion of the field by 50%, FIFA has partnered with turf experts at the University of Tennessee and Michigan State University to ensure that the playing surfaces are optimal for the tournament. As
Rayo Vallecano president Martín Presa recently announced the signing of Colombia star James Rodríguez on a free transfer. Presa went as far as comparing this move to Maradona’s arrival at Napoli in 1984, highlighting the significance of this acquisition for the Madrid club. He revealed that the forward’s compatriot Radamel Falcao played a pivotal role
Enzo Maresca, the Chelsea boss, has commented on the recent incident involving midfielder Enzo Fernández, where he posted a video of the squad singing a racist and homophobic song about the heritage of some French players. Maresca stated that Fernández had “no bad intentions” behind his actions and reassured that team spirit has not been
Inter Miami has confirmed that Lionel Messi has been ruled out indefinitely due to a ligament injury to his right ankle. This news comes after tests were conducted following the Copa América final, where Messi suffered the injury. The club stated that Messi’s availability will depend on regular assessments and the progress of his recovery.
The chaos that unfolded at the Hard Rock Stadium during the Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia was a clear indication of the lack of adequate crowd control measures in place. The stadium authorities pointed fingers at CONMEBOL, stating that they followed security recommendations provided by the organizing body. However, the fact that ticketless
The recent incident at the Copa América semifinal between Uruguay and Colombia in Charlotte has raised concerns over the safety and security of major sporting events. The Uruguay forward Darwin Núñez entered the stands and brawled with supporters after his team’s defeat, prompting a formal investigation by CONMEBOL. This has led to questions about the
Gregg Berhalter’s term as manager of the United States men’s national soccer team was characterized by just meeting, but never exceeding, modest expectations. While this was enough to keep him in charge for a time, it eventually led to his downfall. Berhalter’s failure to advance past the group stage at the U.S.-hosted Copa América was
The recent firing of Gregg Berhalter as the manager of the United States men’s national team has sent shockwaves through the soccer community. The decision was made following the team’s disappointing performance at the 2024 Copa América, where they failed to advance out of the group stage after defeats to Uruguay and Panama. This article
Lamine Yamal has quickly captured the spotlight as Euro 2024’s golden boy with his remarkable performance in the recent semifinals, where Spain defeated France 2-1. At just 16 years old, Yamal made history by becoming the youngest goal scorer in Euros history, surpassing the previous record held by Johan Vonlanthen. His incredible talent and potential