Inspiring

Iconic broadcaster Ray Hudson announces his retirement, a look back at some of his best calls

One of the world’s most unique and outgoing soccer broadcasters is hanging up the headset. The incredible Ray Hudson announced on Tuesday that he will retire from calling games.

Hudson’s passion for the game was unmatched when in the broadcast booth. If you even say the word “magisterial” to a soccer fan, their brain will go immediately to Hudson calling a Lionel Messi goal.

At 70 years old Hudson has decided it’s time for him to call it a career. And what a 23-year broadcasting career it was.

Ray Hudson retires

Portugal to honor Diogo Jota and pass his No. 21 jersey on to close friend Rúben Neves

Portugal have paid tribute to Diogo Jota by passing his number 21 jersey to his close friend and former teammate Ruben Neves, following the forward's death in a car crash last month, national team coach Roberto Martinez said.

Neves, a midfielder at Saudi side Al-Hilal, was a pallbearer at Jota's funeral. The Liverpool forward died aged 28 with his younger brother, Andre Silva, in northwestern Spain after their Lamborghini veered off the road and burst into flames.

Diogo Jota Portugal number passed on

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: Luka Modric passes the torch (and his kit) to Arda Güler after Club World Cup

Luka Modric’s final Real Madrid game didn’t go as planned with a staggering 4-0 defeat to PSG in the Club World Cup semifinal, but the Croatian midfielder still found a way to show his class off the pitch.

The 39-year-old midfielder bid farewell to Real Madrid after 13 incredible years with the club. A video taken at the Madrid airport in the early hours of Friday showed who Modric might be passing down the midfield responsibility to.

Watch: Mamelodi Sundowns dance with their fans despite Club World Cup elimination

One of the most enjoyable squads at the 2025 Club World Cup said farewell in fashion on Wednesday as South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns danced with their fans after being eliminated from the tournament.

Wednesday’s 0-0 draw with Fluminense at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium was the Sundowns’ final game in the tournament as the Brazilian side and Dortmund advanced.

The Sundowns kept their heads high after the final whistle with the players and staff performing a dance to thank their traveling supporters.

Mamelodi Sundowns dance at Club World Cup

Crystal Palace’s tifo prior to FA Cup final vs. Man City is an emotional masterpiece

Crystal Palace’s 1-0 FA Cup final victory vs. Manchester City on Saturday was an emotional rollercoaster even before a ball was kicked. The first moment that brought tears to fans’ eyes was the Crystal Palace FA Cup final tifo.

Before kickoff a special tifo was raised in the Palace end depicting a Crystal Palace fan celebrating with his two young boys.

Crystal Palace FA Cup final tifo

Another USWNT mother! Mallory Swanson announces pregnancy with Chicago Cubs star Dansby

Mallory Swanson is the latest United States women’s national team star to announce her first pregnancy as the Chicago Stars forward revealed on Wednesday that she and her husband Dansby Swanson — who plays shortstop for the Chicago Cubs — are having a child.

Mallory Swanson pregnant

Viral: Jamie Vardy blows referee’s whistle to stop play after official goes down with head injury

LEICESTER — Referee David Webb suffered a head injury and was replaced following a delay of several minutes during the first half of Leicester City's Premier League game against Southampton on Saturday.

Webb, refereeing his first Premier League match at the age of 49, was struck in the face by the shoulder of Leicester forward Jordan Ayew and fell to the pitch. Leicester striker Jamie Vardy ran over to Webb and blew his whistle to signal for help.

Jamie Vardy blows whistle after injury to referee

Watch: Matty Cash interviewed by his sister Hannah after Aston Villa’s UCL game

One of the most wholesome moments from the Champions League quarterfinals came after the Aston Villa vs. PSG game. Following the final whistle a Matty Cash interview with his sister went viral.

Hannah Cash, who is a reporter for CBS, was the one to interview her older brother and Villa right back. The questioning ended with a heartwarming moment as the two exchanged a hug with Hannah saying she’s proud of Matty.

Matty Cash interview with his sister

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