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Columbus hands Atlanta worst-ever loss, 6-1

A brace by Christian Ramirez and the first career goals by Aidan Morris, Philip Quinton and Max Arfsten helped shorthanded host Columbus to a 6-1 win against depleted Atlanta United on Saturday. The loss was the heaviest for Atlanta in…

Russia win in first home game since invasion

Russia eased to a 2-0 win over Iraq in a friendly on Sunday as they played their first international match on home soil since November 2021 after being barred from global competitions over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Substitute Anton Miranchuk…

Spain beat Norway 3-0 with Joselu debut double

Spain’s late substitute Joselu struck two quick-fire goals on his debut to seal a 3-0 win over Norway in their first Euro 2024 Group A qualifier on Saturday as they got off to a promising start under new manager Luis…

Germany begin Euros rebuild with win over Peru

Germany forward Niclas Fullkrug scored twice to secure a 2-0 victory over Peru in a friendly on Saturday as the hosts launched their mission to rebuild a competitive team for next year’s Euros on home soil. In their first match…

France begin Mbappe era by thrashing Dutch 4-0

New France captain Kylian Mbappe lived up to expectations with two goals in a 4-0 statement home win against the Netherlands as Les Bleus got their Euro 2024 Group B qualifying campaign started in ruthless fashion on Friday. Mbappe, named…

Monumental rocks as Argentina revel in WC win

Argentina beat Panama 2-0 in a friendly on Thursday with goals from Thiago Almada and Lionel Messi amid a festive atmosphere in their first game in front of their home fans after winning the World Cup in December. Lionel Scaloni…

England win in Italy for 1st time since 1961

Harry Kane became England men’s all-time leading scorer as they began their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a 2-1 win over holders Italy in Naples on Thursday. In a rematch of the final of the last European Championship, won on…

Ronaldo breaks men’s international cap record

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the most capped men’s player in international football after making his 197th appearance for Portugal against Liechtenstein in their Euro 2024 qualifying match on Thursday. Ronaldo, 38, celebrated his record-breaking night with a brace in Portugal’s…