Central & South America

¡Qué celebraciones más perras! Pretinha, la cachorrita que festeja los goles de Fluminense

Seguro que has escuchado la frase de que "el perro es el mejor amigo del hombre". Pues bueno, un video viral de una cachorra y su dueño aficionado al fútbol ejemplifica perfectamente el vínculo tan cercano que existe entre humanos y canes.

En serio, para verlo una y otra vez.

Perro TikTok celebra goles del Fluminense

Disfrutar de los partidos de tu equipo favorito de fútbol en compañía no tiene precio y un hombre en Brasil ha encontrado en su perra a la pareja perfecta con la cual ver todos los partidos del Fluminense.

Watch: Fernandinho has hilarious response to referee accidentally blocking his pass

Former Manchester City star Fernandinho had a humorous moment with the center referee during Athletico Paranaense’s 1-0 victory Wednesday night.

During the semifinal win the referee accidentally intercepted a pass from the Brazilian stopping the play and his side's attack. The blooper only got better with Fernandinho’s reaction to the referee’s error.

Fernandinho referee funny moment

Lionel Messi says age won’t be a factor in determining when he retires

The question on many soccer fans’ minds these days is “when will Messi retire?” and the Argentina star has provided an answer (sort of).

Lionel Messi is still producing highlights on what feels like a weekly basis with Inter Miami but has given fans a clue about his retirement situation.

When speaking with Big Time Podcast the 36-year-old said that it’s not a certain age that will mark his retirement, but his play will be the determining factor.

When will Messi retire?

Brazil star Richarlison urges every player to be open to therapy and shares his mental health journey

Tottenham Hotspur and Brazil forward Richarlison said players must rise above the stigma and seek psychological help for mental health issues, ahead of Saturday's international friendly against England.

The 26-year-old, who is set to earn his 50th cap for Brazil in friendly matches against England and Spain, opened up about how therapy helped him find his rhythm again.

Here’s how and when to watch USWNT vs. Brazil in the Concacaf W Gold Cup final

The United States women’s national team will play for a trophy on Sunday vs. Brazil in the Concacaf W Gold Cup final. For those wondering how to watch USA vs Brazil Gold Cup game, this article is here to help.

How to watch USA vs Brazil Gold Cup final

  • When: Sunday, 8:15 p.m. ET
  • Where: SnapDragon Stadium, San Diego, California
  • How to watch: Paramount+, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes

Here’s some background on the game.

What is the Concacaf W Gold Cup?

Panama midfielder Marta Cox threatens to quit national team after president calls her ‘fat’

Panama midfielder Marta Cox vowed not to play for the national team again after the president of her country's soccer federation (FEPAFUT) called her fat and "out of shape" following their Concacaf W Gold Cup exit.

Panama left the tournament without getting a single point in the group stage, suffering heavy defeats by Colombia and Brazil.

2022 World Cup winner Exequiel Palacio’s ex-wife sells jersey used in the final to cover rent payments

A World Cup winner’s jersey worn in the final and gold medal have been sold by his ex-wife after he refused to cover rent payments. Yes, this has happened.

Exequiel Palacio's ex-wife sells jersey worn in World Cup final to cover rent payments

The estranged wife of Bayer Leverkusen and Argentina player, Exequiel Palacios, has made headlines after incredibly selling his World Cup memorabilia to settle debts amidst a messy divorce. 

USMNT announce June friendly vs. Brazil ahead of 2024 Copa América

The United States men’s national team will play a friendly vs. Brazil on June 12 ahead of the highly anticipated 2024 Copa América being held in the U.S. The USMNT vs Brazil friendly will be played in Orlando, Florida, at the 60,219-seat Camping World Stadium.

The announcement for the friendly came Tuesday night on NBA on TNT, one of the channels showing this summer’s game. 

USMNT vs Brazil friendly

FIFA set to launch new biennial international competition called the FIFA Series

FIFA are launching a new series of friendly matches in one location during the international window called the FIFA Series, with a pilot project kicking off in four countries next month, world soccer's governing body said on Monday.

Although there are no trophies or prize money, the series is designed to benefit national teams that do not have the opportunity to play teams from other confederations, with FIFA set to cover travel costs.

Former Barcelona star Dani Alves sentenced to four and a half years in prison for rape

BARCELONA — Brazilian footballer Dani Alves was convicted of raping a woman in the restroom of a Barcelona nightclub in 2022 and sentenced to 4-1/2 years in prison on Thursday, which he will appeal.

The top court in Spain's Catalonia region also ordered Alves, who has been jailed on remand for over a year and repeatedly changed his story, to pay $163,000 to the victim.

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