The FIFA men’s World Cup is the most popular tournament for the world’s most popular game. The 22nd edition kicks off in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 20, 2022. You know it’s a big deal, but do you know how the World Cup works?
El Tri’s legendary goalkeeper will be on sabbatical this summer.
Guillermo Ochoa to be cut from Mexico Copa América squad
According to various reports, Guillermo Ochoa will not be included in Mexico’s squad list for the Copa America this July. Club América goalkeeper, Luis Ángel Malagón, is expected to take his place in the starting XI.
Diego Maradona's Golden Ball trophy won for being named the best player at the 1986 World Cup will be auctioned in France in June, the Aguttes auction house said on Tuesday.
This is the first Golden Ball to go for auction and while the value is still to be confirmed, the auction house expects it to fetch millions on June 6.
EL DIEGO DE LOS MILAGROS
Increíble: el Balón de Oro que ganó Maradona por ser el mejor jugador del Mundial 1986 fue robado en 1989 y se creía que lo habían derretido
FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta has revealed his interest in playing for the U.S. men’s national team.
In an interview for Area Sports Network, the Argentinian discussed his journey to U.S. citizenship and how that could potentially open up the possibility of representing the United States through the men’s national team. Acosta would be very happy to play for the USMNT.
Luciano Acosta wants to play for the USMNT through naturalization
'El Loco' Bielsa is back to his beloved antics.
According to reports, Uruguay national team manager Marcelo Bielsa will make the bold decision to call up an amateur player for the squad’s upcoming match in May.
Marcelo Bielsa to call up amateur player Walter Domínguez to Uruguay national team
Walter Domínguez, a forward for amateur side Juventud de Soriano, will be called up to play for Uruguay in their friendly match against Costa Rica. The squad will be made up of players from Uruguay’s local league.
(Reuters) - World Cup winning coach Cesar Luis Menotti, who led Argentina to the title in 1978, has died at the age of 85, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said on Sunday.
Menotti, who played for Rosario Central, Boca Juniors and Santos, began his coaching career at Newell's Old Boys and won the Argentine championship with Huracan in 1973, before taking over as head coach of the Argentine national team in 1974.
United States' Sergino Dest will miss the Copa America after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), with the defender confirming he will undergo surgery soon.
Dest, who has spent this season on loan at PSV Eindhoven from Barcelona, suffered the injury late last month while training with the Dutch club.
"Unfortunately I've torn my ACL, I will have an operation soon and will try to come back as soon as possible to my top level. It will be a difficult time for me," Dest said in a video posted on social media.
NFL’s Jason Kelce just had a very interesting take on Lionel Messi playing in MLS and how it does not compare to him playing in Europe.
Inter Miami played Sporting Kansas City in the gigantic Arrowhead Stadium on April 13, making it one of the most highly attended MLS games of all time. Miami, with the help of a fantastic Lionel Messi goal from outside the box, came out victorious in front of 72,610 fans in Kansas City.
Former Germany and Bayern Munich striker Mario Gómez provided fans with a scorching hot take and interesting debate.
Appearing on the podcast “Phrasenmäher”, Gómez made the argument that Manuel Neuer’s legacy is just as important to the sport as Lionel Messi’s.
"I would put Manuel Neuer on the same level as Messi in terms of importance in football history," Gómez said. "I don't know if we're all aware of what we experienced with a goalkeeper who revolutionized the game! We'll only understand this 20 years from now."
Does Gómez have a point?
Christian Pulisic was challenged to build his perfect player, and had a share of interesting picks for each category. He didn’t forget about his favorite USMNT teammate.
In a video for Soccer dot com, the AC Milan player was challenged to name players in different categories that would build into his dream soccer player.
Categories varied but were not exclusive to speed, passing, defending, shooting, strength. You get the gist.
Christian Pulisic builds his dream soccer player, includes Weston McKennie