Matchday one of the Premier League left fans with plenty of questions, however one question stood out from the rest. Why are Mexico fans supporting Sunderland?
Why are Mexico fans supporting Sunderland? Timeline
Aug. 18 (Reuters) - Joy turned to pain in an instant for Nottingham Forest goalkeeping coach Rui Barbosa, whose celebration of Chris Wood's opener against Brentford ended with six stitches and a dizzy spell for him in their first Premier League game of the new season.
Wood's fifth-minute goal, poked home following a corner, sparked jubilant scenes in the Forest dugout at the City Ground. However, Barbosa's enthusiasm turned painful when he smacked his head on the dugout during the celebrations.
The average American’s soccer knowledge was on full display during the introduction of Tottenham legend and South Korean icon Son Heung-min to LAFC on Wednesday.
That’s because someone asked Son if he’d help the United States in the World Cup next summer. Yes, you read that right. SOUTH KOREAN soccer player Son was asked if he’d help the UNITED STATES in the 2026 World Cup.
It’s fair to say the average person isn’t aware of the difference between club and international play.
Son USA World Cup question
Lionel Messi’s bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, has been banned from all technical areas for the remainder of the 2025 Leagues Cup following a post-match incident after Inter Miami’s opening game against Club Atlas on July 30.
The controversy erupted at the final whistle when Cheuko was seen pushing and shoving members of the Atlas squad in an apparent effort to shield the Inter Miami players amidst a conflict between clubs.
The incident, widely circulated on social media, drew sharp criticism and led to disciplinary action from tournament organizers.
A strange Hulk yellow card in the Copa Sudamericana left fans and the Brazilian great baffled on Thursday.
The Round of 32 match between Hulk’s Atlético Mineiro and Colombia’s Atlético Bucaramanga went to a penalty shootout. Shortly before the penalties began the cameras showed Hulk having a conversation with Uruguayan referee Esteban Ostojich.
Hulk and the referee appeared to be getting along just fine with the two exchanging smiles, a laugh and even a handshake. As the 39-year-old prepared to walk to his team, the referee booked him.
One of the wildest own goals we’ve ever seen happened during a Canadian Championship game on Tuesday when the ball deflected off an injured player on the ground and into the goal.
Cavalry FC were hosting Vancouver FC in the Canadian Championship quarterfinals and equalized to make it 1-1 in the 66th minute. The hosts had a corner kick and during the set piece Vancouver’s Aidan O’Connor went down injured just outside of his team’s goal.
Al Hilal defeated Premier League giants Manchester City 4-3 in the Club World Cup on Monday in one of the most entertaining games of the tournament. A Yassine Bounou save vs Man City has everyone talking.
Manchester City nearly doubled their 1-0 lead in the 24th minute, however Bounou came up with a mind boggling save to deny Savinho.
The Moroccan goalkeeper appeared defeated on his back, but then extended his left arm toward goal to make an unbelievable stop.
Yassine Bounou save vs Man City
In what will surely go down as one of the most memorable nights in San Diego FC’s short history, local hero Milan Iloski scored four goals in just 12 minutes to lead the MLS newcomers to a thrilling 5-3 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place.
The 25-year-old striker, currently on loan from Danish side FC Nordsjælland, not only delivered the club’s first-ever hat trick, but also completed a historic “poker” — four goals in a single match — just halfway through their debut season. All in his first-ever MLS start.
If you didn’t have Timothy Weah and Weston McKennie awkwardly standing behind Donald Trump while he talks about bombing Iran and banning transgender people in sports on your bingo card… you’re not alone.
Italian giants Juventus were invited to the White House on Tuesday ahead of their Club World Cup opener against Al Ain in Washington D.C. that night. The reason for Juventus being present for a Trump press conference isn’t clear. All we know is that it was awkward.
A Club World Cup 8 second rule call from a referee caught the attention of fans on Tuesday as it marked the first time that the new rule has been used.
The “8 second rule” from the International Football Association Board (IFAB) will be implemented for next season. The new law of the game states that if a goalkeeper holds the ball for longer than eight seconds then the opposing team is awarded a corner kick.