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Weston McKennie’s superb tackle vs. RB Leipzig is exactly why Juventus can’t get rid of him

Thu, 3 Oct 2024 - 14:30

Juventus pulled off a dramatic comeback vs. RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday to win 3-2 despite being a player down. The club’s winning goal came after a brilliant Weston McKennie tackle on Leipzig star Xavi Simons.

In the closing minutes of the game Leipzig looked to have a dangerous counterattack on their hands with Simons leading the charge. McKennie, who had played the entire game, tracked him down and put in a perfect tackle to stop the attack.

Juventus would the go on to score the game winning goal with the possession that McKennie won back.

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World Cup winner and former Real Madrid defender Raphaël Varane announces retirement

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 - 15:32

France's World Cup-winning defender Raphaël Varane announced his retirement from football at the age of 31 on Wednesday, bringing down the curtain on his successful career after suffering a serious knee injury.

Varane made 93 appearances for France from 2013-22, playing a key role in their victory at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, as well as their runners-up finish four years later in Qatar. He retired from international football in 2023.

Varane retires

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FIVE USWNT players nominated for 2024 Ballon d’Or, Naomi Girma wasn’t one of them

Wed, 4 Sep 2024 - 14:34

The nominees for the Ballon d’Or (best soccer player of the year) were released on Wednesday and five American women were named to the 30-player shortlist. Shockingly, star defender Naomi Girma wasn’t one of the five.

The Ballon d'Or is an annual award determined by French magazine "France Football."

Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, Mallory Swanson, Lindsey Horan and Alyssa Naeher were the five USWNT players nominated for the prestigious award.

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Real Madrid and Portugal legend Pepe announces his retirement at 41 years old

Thu, 8 Aug 2024 - 10:34

Portugal defender Pepe has retired from football, the 41-year-old said on Thursday.

Pepe's last game came at Euro 2024, where Portugal were defeated by France on penalties in the quarter-finals, and he became the oldest player to appear at a European Championship finals tournament.

Pepe retires

OFFICIAL: Pepe announces his retirement at 41 years old.

878 games, 34 trophies and one of the best defenders around for years…

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USWNT head coach Emma Hayes praises Naomi Girma as ‘best defender I’ve ever seen’

Wed, 7 Aug 2024 - 15:18

United States women’s national team defender Naomi Girma is cementing herself as the top center back in the world during the 2024 Summer Olympics. Her head coach Emma Hayes agrees as the 24-year-old has played every minute of the campaign so far.

Girma has led a stout USWNT defense to the gold medal match only conceding two goals in the process. Throughout the tournament Girma has had different center back pairings due to a Tierna Davidson injury.

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Watch: Dani Olmo’s goal-saving clearance left FOX’s Darke and Donovan speechless

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 - 16:02

A crucial Dani Olmo clearance vs England helped lead Spain to a record fourth Euros title on Saturday with the Spaniards winning 2-1.

Spain had a corner to defend in the 90th minute after taking the lead three minutes prior courtesy of Mikel Oyarzabal.

As the corner was swung into the Spanish box, FOX’s commentators Ian Darke and Landon Donovan could hardly get words out as chaos ensued. 

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Shaq Moore makes the cut for USMNT’s Copa América roster — here’s why that’s OK

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 - 13:10

Gregg Berhalter announced the United States men’s national team’s 26-man roster for the Copa América on Friday with an incredibly strong list. All 26 names were part of the squad that faced Colombia and Brazil in two June friendlies.

Our 26 pic.twitter.com/iUYFS4wGni

— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) June 14, 2024

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Brazil players were in disbelief after Chris Richards’ yellow card was overturned and foul rescinded

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 - 13:15

The United States men’s national team’s 1-1 draw vs. Brazil had a number of talking points including a bizarre moment with a Chris Richards yellow card in the second half.

In the 51st minute Brazil forward Rodrygo was about to be in on goal until Richards brought him down outside of the penalty box. Honduran referee Said Martinez issued the American defender a yellow card and awarded Brazil a free kick in a dangerous position.

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Cristiano Ronaldo receives call up to play in record SIXTH Euro with Portugal

Tue, 21 May 2024 - 09:55

Portugal's 39-year-old forward Cristiano Ronaldo will play in his sixth European Championship and veteran defender Pepe also made the cut as coach Roberto Martinez named his 26-man squad on Tuesday.

Ronaldo, who has scored in every Euro since his first appearance in 2004, has netted 14 goals in the tournament. He also scored 10 times in European qualifying matches last year.

Cristiano Ronaldo Euro 2024

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Legendary USWNT defender Kelley O’Hara says she will retire at end of 2024 season

Thu, 2 May 2024 - 15:40

The United States women’s national team will say goodbye to another star as defender Kelley O’Hara announced her plans to retire at the end of the 2024 NWSL season.

O’Hara goes down as one of the best fullbacks in USWNT history as her 14-year career with the national team saw her win two World Cups and a gold medal in the 2012 Olympics.

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