Tristan Muyumba and Brooks Lennon each scored first-half goals as Atlanta United also took advantage of an own goal to earn an impressive 5-2 victory Saturday over victory Inter Miami, who were without Lionel Messi. Despite the loss, Leonardo Campana's sombrero flick to goal combination in the first half to open the scoring was an absolute masterclass. Check it out below.
April 7 (Reuters) - Brazil's soccer federation (CBF) has directed referees to punish players who stand on the ball with yellow cards, after a similar move by Dutch forward Memphis Depay in the Paulista Championship final sparked a brawl.
Three days after Dutch striker Depay's act, two players were given yellow cards for standing on the ball during a match between Bolivia and Brazil in the South American U17 Championship.
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.
Dutch star Memphis Depay was the catalyst for a huge fight during Thursday’s Campeonato Paulista final after the Corinthians star stood on the ball in the final seconds of the game.
Corinthians led Palmeiras 1-0 on aggregate and needed to bleed a few more minutes off the clock to lift their first trophy in six years. In the 90th minute Depay had the ball in the corner and cheekily stood on top of it.
The Palmeiras players weren’t impressed with Depay’s showboating.
Depay stands on ball resulting in brawl
A fantastic Korbin Albert goal vs Guingamp early in the second half of PSG’s 6-2 league victory on Friday was another highlight reel moment for the American midfielder.
Albert did brilliantly to sit down a defender before unleashing a powerful shot with the goalkeeper having no chance.
Korbin Albert goal vs Guingamp
In an unforgettable moment in Liga MX, Atlas defender Matheus Dória produced a jaw-dropping, acrobatic scorpion kick that instantly evoked memories of Zlatan Ibrahimović's legendary goals and skills.
The Brazilian center-back scored one of the most stunning goals of the season in a match against Club Tijuana at Estadio Caliente, propelling his team to an extraordinary away 4-3 comeback victory on Sunday night.
Watch: Liga MX scorpion kick from Matheus Doria against Club Tijuana
An inconceivable Tigres Femenil goal from midfielder Lizbeth Ovalle on Monday night left the soccer world in awe. Fans everywhere are in agreement: we’ve never seen a goal like this before.
During Tigres’ game vs. Chivas Ovalle opened the scoring in the 75th minute with a goal that must be seen to be believed.
Spain star Jenni Hermoso whipped in a cross toward the six-yard box. Ovalle, with her back to the goal, leapt into the air and flicked the ball toward goal with a backheel effort. Her shot then nestled into the upper-90 of the goal.
Real Madrid dispatched Manchester City 3-1 with a Kylian Mbappé hat-trick on Wednesday in their Champions League playoff second leg at a raucous Santiago Bernabeu stadium, earning them a 6-3 aggregate victory and a place in the last 16.
Last year's champions will face either Bayer Leverkusen or city rivals Atletico Madrid, depending on Friday's draw, as they seek a record-extending 16th title.
Mbappé scored his second goal in the 33rd minute with a close-range strike after a humiliating cutback that left defender Josko Gvardiol on the floor.
Welcome to this week’s edition of USMNT Abroad, where we bring you the latest updates on American soccer players making waves across Europe.
From standout performances to key transfers, rumors and injury reports, The18 has got you covered with all the action involving U.S. men’s national team players in Europe’s top leagues.
C’mon, you yanks!
USMNT Abroad this weekend: The latest on American players in Europe
Antonee Robinson (Fulham)
Welcome to this week’s edition of USMNT Abroad, where we bring you the latest updates on American soccer players making waves across Europe.
From standout performances to key transfers, rumors and injury reports, The18 has got you covered with all the action involving U.S. men’s national team players in Europe’s top leagues.
C’mon, you yanks!
USMNT Abroad this weekend: The latest on American players in Europe
Josh Sargent (Norwich City)