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Watch: Olivier Giroud makes incredible last-minute save as back-up goalkeeper

Olivier Giroud just showed that he can not only score goals, but also save them. And now AC Milan is selling an Olivier Giroud goalkeeper jersey. Here's how it came to be.

Mike Maignan sent off, Olivier Giroud steps in and makes incredible last-minute save

In Saturday’s Serie A match between Genoa and AC Milan at the Luigi Ferraris stadium, Olivier Giroud traded his role of scoring goals for saving them at the other end.

Why Joe Hart's Torino Move Is Good For England

I have a theory as to one reason (of many) the England National Team tends to underperform in major tournaments: the players all play in the same league. Every England international plays in the Premier League. One might argue this breeds familiarity and is therefore good for the national team, but I think it leads to a lack of stylistic variety in the team and makes the payer pool stagnant. It's basically like inbreeding, is what I'm saying.

Watch: Spurs’ Pape Sarr might’ve just scored goal of the season before the season even began

Tottenham defeated bitter rivals Arsenal on Thursday 1-0 during a friendly in Hong Kong thanks to an insane Pape Sarr goal.

The Pape Sarr goal vs Arsenal was the game’s lone goal and boy was it a beauty. The Spurs midfielder doesn’t score often for the club, but he scored an unforgettable goal on Thursday.

Moments before halftime Sarr punished some poor play from Arsenal and caught goalkeeper David Raya way out of position. Sarr unleashed a long-range missile from midfield to give his side the lead.

Pepe Sarr goal vs Arsenal

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Rossi and now Brown: Dual-nationals who 'passed' on the USMNT

The U.S. men's national team has increasingly become a hub for dual-national talent, thanks to the country's diverse population and global diaspora.

However, while many current dual nationals playing for the USMNT like Sergiño Dest, Folarin Balogun, Antonee Robinson and Johnny have chosen to don the red, white, and blue at the senior level, several high-profile players have opted to represent other nations despite their eligibility for the U.S.

Chloe Kelly’s 68 mph penalty vs. Spain was faster than EVERY shot in the EPL last season

Chloe Kelly penalty speed is no joke. The England forward scored the decisive penalty kick in the Euro 2025 final shootout between the Lionesses and Spain. That penalty was a missile.

Kelly’s unique penalty run-up looks like she’s winding up to unleash a rocket against opposing goalkeepers and that’s just what she did to Spain. The stats have revealed a shocking statistic.

Chloe Kelly’s penalty speed vs. Spain was clocked at 68 mph. That’s faster than any shot in the Premier League last season.

Chloe Kelly penalty speed

Liverpool fans in Hong Kong give emotional tribute to Diogo Jota during friendly vs. AC Milan

Liverpool supporters and their former forward and manager Kenny Dalglish led tributes to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva before a pre-season friendly against AC Milan in Hong Kong on Saturday.

Ahead of kickoff, supporters raised a mosaic depicting "DJ 20" and Dalglish laid a wreath in memory of former Liverpool forward Jota, who died along with his brother in a car accident in Spain this month.

Hong Kong Diogo Jota tributes

Live soccer games set to be prescribed by doctors to fight depression in England

Watching live soccer games is set to be prescribed by doctors in an effort to combat depression and loneliness in England, reports The Independent.

National League side Forest Green Rovers are prepared to not only have fans attending their home games next season but also patients.

Soccer games prescribed by doctors

Watch: Aitana Bonmatí sends Spain to Euro final with super strike in extra time

Spain's Aitana Bonmati struck a superb extra-time winner to fire her side to a 1-0 victory over Germany on Wednesday and send them through to the Women's European Championship final for the first time.

The win sets up a decider against holders England in Basel on Sunday in a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final that saw the Spaniards crowned world champions for the first time.

United States, Australia, Japan and more: Countries that call it ‘soccer’ instead of ‘football’

When it comes to the world’s most popular sport, most of the globe agrees on one thing: it’s called football. But not every country is on the same page.

While the United States and Canada often get singled out for calling the game soccer, they’re not as alone as many think.

Here’s a look at 10 countries that use the term soccer—either officially, colloquially, or in common usage—showing that it’s not just North America going against the grain.

USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso completes eye-catching transfer to Atlético Madrid

American midfielder Johnny Cardoso will join Atletico Madrid from Real Betis, both LaLiga clubs confirmed on Wednesday.

The 23-year-old has signed a contract until 2030 with Diego Simeone's side after a successful spell at the Seville-based club.

Johnny Cardoso Atletico Madrid transfer

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