United States men’s national team fans were furious with their team after a shock 1-0 defeat to Panama in the Concacaf Nations League semifinal on Thursday. Perhaps some of the angriest voices came from former players of the team.
USMNT players from the past were incredibly vocal about their disappointment in the current squad and the mentality of the team.
Former USMNT players call out team
BUENOS AIRES — Argentina began a long-awaited trial on Tuesday of the medical team for soccer star Diego Maradona, over four years after his death in 2020, in a case that has riled emotions in the South American country where the World Cup winner is still revered.
Maradona's family, lawyers and his former nurses, brain surgeon and psychiatrist accused of homicide by negligence, arrived at the court on the outskirts of capital city Buenos Aires in what promises to be a drama-filled and lengthy saga.
Neymar made his grand return to his boyhood club Santos on Wednesday playing his first game in three months after injuries ended his time with Al Hilal. Neymar came on in the second half for Santos and was immediately greeted by taking a ball to the nether regions.
Wednesday’s Paulistão match was also Neymar’s 33rd birthday. He received a standing ovation from the home fans in the Vila Belmiro when he was brought into the game.
Neymar was then rocked in the peanuts just seconds later.
Neymar hit in balls 1 minute into Santos return
Ladies and gentlemen, Hope Solo is coming back. Legendary United States women’s national goalkeeper Solo is set to make her first appearance in the sport since her retirement in 2016 as she’s entering a team into The Soccer Tournament (TST) this summer.
TST is an annual 7-vs-7 tournament in Cary, North Carolina, where the winning team takes home $1 million. Solo, 43, announced she’s entering a team in the women’s tournament where she could face former teammates like Ali Krieger, Heather O’Reilly and Carli Lloyd who play for the US Women squad.
Brazil forward Neymar will return to his boyhood club Santos from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, he posted on social media on Thursday.
Neymar, 32, joined Al-Hilal from Paris St Germain for a reported $93.8 million in 2023 but he managed only seven appearances for them after suffering a serious knee injury.
Neymar Santos transfer
Cristiano Ronaldo scored career goals 918 and 919 on Tuesday during Al Nassr’s 3-1 victory vs. Al Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League as he chases the dream of becoming the first player in history to record 1,000 official goals.
Tuesday’s game was his 92nd for Al Nassr since he debuted for the Saudi giants in January 2023. His brace on Tuesday brings his total goal contributions (goals + assists) for Al Nassr to 101.
Cristiano Ronaldo brace vs Al Khaleej
Plymouth Argyle have mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Wayne Rooney after just over seven months in charge, the second-tier Championship club said on Tuesday.
Rooney had replaced Ian Foster in May on a three-year deal at Plymouth. However, the team struggled under his leadership, failing to win away this season, and are bottom with 18 points from 23 games, four points adrift of the safety zone.
Wayne Rooney fired from second manager job this year
United States women’s national team and Portland Thorns defender Becky Sauerbrunn is hanging up her boots after 16 incredible years with the national team. The 39-year-old announced her retirement via social media on Tuesday.
Becky Sauerbrunn retirement
A spectacular Ronaldinho free kick vs Real Madrid Legends was the big highlight of Thursday’s 2-2 draw that Barcelona went on to win 4-2 in a penalty shootout.
The friendly game, played in Qatar, saw some iconic names grace the field like Rivaldo, David Villa, Luís Figo, Clarence Seedorf and more.
In the 16th minute Barcelona’s former No. 10 rolled back the years with a top-bins free kick. Ronaldinho has a history of gorgeous free kicks, and it appears he hasn’t lost his touch.
Ronaldinho free kick vs Real Madrid Legends
Inter Miami CF named Javier Mascherano as their new head coach on Tuesday, replacing Gerardo "Tata" Martino.
Mascherano, 40, reunites with longtime Argentina and FC Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi and is under contract through the 2027 MLS season.
Mascherano Inter Miami hire