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Watch: Brazil player receives yellow card… for standing on the ball??

Tue, 1 Apr 2025 - 12:31

One of the most bizarre bookings we’ve ever seen took place during a Sudamericano U-17 game between Brazil and Bolivia on Sunday. A Brazil player booked for standing on ball during the game was shocking.

Brazil player booked for standing on ball 

In the 74th minute Brazil’s Ruan Pablo had the ball near Bolivia’s corner with his side leading 2-0. Ruan Pablo displayed a little bit of “Jogo bonito” with a clever display of skill before passing the ball to a teammate.

The referee then blew the whistle and gave Ruan Pablo a yellow card for the move.

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The silly car delivering the game ball gimmick needs to be scrapped already

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 - 13:41

A video of Kylian Mbappé picking up car that delivers the game ball went viral after the little delivery mobile broke down near midfield.

Prior to France’s UEFA Nations League quarterfinal clash against Croatia on Sunday, a little Volkswagen remote controlled car arrived at midfield with the ball. Mbappé picked up the ball and then would have to pick up the car because it appeared to be out of gas… or battery.

Kylian Mbappé picking up car after it breaks down

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Here were the three biggest surprises from Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT Nations League roster

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 - 09:49

The 2025 USMNT Nations League roster was announced on Tuesday with head coach Mauricio Pochettino selecting the 23 players who will aim to defeat Panama in the semifinal and the winner of Mexico/Canada in the final.

There were plenty of questions heading into the roster announcement with a litany of injuries including the likes of Ricardo Pepi, Folarin Balogun and more. Here are the 23 players Pochettino called upon.

2025 USMNT Nations League roster

Goalkeepers: 

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Cristiano Ronaldo proclaims himself as ‘most complete player’ in GOAT debate

Tue, 4 Feb 2025 - 12:28

The GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) debate in soccer seems to always revolve around Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The latter has added more fire to the debate during an interview with El Chiringuito where Ronaldo said that no player is more complete than him.

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Three players who impressed for USMNT in ‘Camp Cupcake’ friendly vs. Venezuela

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 - 15:11

The United States men’s national team defeated Venezuela 3-1 in a friendly at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Flordia, on Saturday with several players impressing for the Stars and Stripes.

Saturday’s friendly was outside of the traditional FIFA international windows meaning big name players like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and others weren’t available. Many USMNT fans dislike the annual January friendly the team does and refers to it as “Camp Cupcake.”

All players on the roster are domestic-based and play in Major League Soccer.

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Here are the top 10 best US soccer players to watch in 2025 (men’s edition)

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 - 16:08

Whether you’re a die-hard American soccer fan or a casual enjoyer, you might be curious about the best US soccer players. American players have been excelling in the world’s top leagues this season. Here are the ones to watch in 2025.

Top 10 best US Soccer players to watch in 2025


Honorable mentions: Johnny Cardoso, Sergiño Dest and Malik Tillman

10. Chris Richards

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Cristiano Ronaldo slams ‘finished’ Ligue 1 and claims the Saudi Pro League is superior

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 - 10:51

A Cristiano Ronaldo Ligue 1 comment is making the rounds on social media after the Al Nassr star forward said the Saudi Pro League is superior to France’s top flight. He then doubled down and said that Ligue 1 only has PSG, and the rest of the league is “finished.”

The comments were made during the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, UAE, on Friday. Ronaldo, who was named Best Middle East Player 2024 at the award show, was asked about where the Saudi League ranks compared to a league like France’s Ligue 1.

CR7 didn’t hold back.

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Leeds United fans cry and whine after Weston McKennie speaks about his time in Leeds

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 - 15:56

Weston McKennie is on Cloud 9 after scoring a fabulous scissor kick goal against Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday. His biggest haters, Leeds United fans, appear to be in shambles on social media.

After Wednesday's game McKennie did an interview with CBS and was asked by Micah Richards about his loan spell with Leeds United.

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Landon Donovan slams Gio Reyna's club situation and suggests move to MLS

Mon, 9 Dec 2024 - 08:39

Landon Donovan, one of the most iconic figures in U.S. soccer history, has shared his thoughts on the current situation of U.S. men's national team star Gio Reyna and why a move to Major League Soccer might be the right next step for the Borussia Dortmund player. 

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If you didn’t watch LA Galaxy defeat NYRB in MLS Cup 2024 then you missed out big time

Sat, 7 Dec 2024 - 16:50

The Los Angeles Galaxy won their sixth MLS Cup as they defeated New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Saturday in front of their home crowd at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. If you didn’t tune into the game, you missed out.

We personally know several people who didn’t watch for ridiculous reasons like, “Oh Lionel Messi isn’t playing I’m not interested!” or “Dude I can’t watch, Texas vs. Georgia is going to be on!”

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