Category Other

Aurélien Tchouaméni, who left Friday’s training with adductor pain, will miss France‘s World Cup round-of-16 match Saturday vs. Paraguay in Philadelphia, but the team is hopeful he would return in time for a potential semifinal, should France advance, sources told ESPN. Medical scans done on Friday revealed a tear in his groin area, sources confirmed. The injury is not serious, but enough to keep the team’s vice-captain out of Saturday’s…

The FIFPRO players union said on Saturday that more must be done to protect footballers from racist abuse at the World Cup being held in North America. The Netherlands-based union said in a statement that players are suffering from “a growing pattern of abuse” on social media and in person. “In recent weeks, players have faced abuse online and in person, much of it racist and discriminatory,” the union said.…

Marc Guéhi has said he believes Mexico are the favourites for England‘s World Cup last-16 clash at the Estadio Azteca. The reward for Wednesday’s 2-1 comeback win against the Democratic Republic of Congo is Sunday’s mouthwatering last-16 tie in Mexico City. A hostile atmosphere and high altitude await Thomas Tuchel’s men in Mexico, where England defender Guehi makes the Euro 2024 runners-up underdogs against the World Cup co-hosts. “We know…

England received a hostile welcome as they arrived at their Mexico City hotel ahead of Sunday night’s World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico. England had been hoping to keep their location undisclosed after Mexico supporters used loud speakers, horns and motorcycles to try to disturb the sleep of Ecuador’s players before their last-32 tie, which the co-hosts won 2-0 on Wednesday night. But when England’s coach arrived at their hotel,…

Declan Rice says England are ready to cope with whatever Mexico throw at them in Sunday’s World Cup encounter at the electric Estadio Azteca. From unabated hostility to playing at high altitude, Thomas Tuchel’s side expect to face a variety of obstacles as they seek to keep alive their quest to join Sir Alf Ramsey’s 1966 heroes in immortality. England dealt with an additional headache just before flying to Mexico…

Chicago Fire FC centre-back Mbekezeli Mbokazi is understood to be attracting interest from Premier League club Nottingham Forest, as well as teams in Belgium and Italy, but ESPN sources have said that no serious offers have been tabled. The Fire paid around $3 million to sign him from Orlando Pirates in December. Mbokazi’s agent — Basia Michaels of QT Sports — told ESPN that the centre-back’s camp is appreciative of…

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Cape Verde coach Bubista praised the “heart, bravery and character” of his team after their World Cup journey was ended in heartbreaking fashion by Argentina. The reigning world champions needed extra time to eventually win 3-2 as they were pushed to the brink of possibly the biggest World Cup upset ever. – How Messi, Argentina saved themselves from humiliation of biggest upset in World Cup history…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jhon Arias scored off a sharp cross from Luis Suárez in the opening minutes, and Colombia controlled Ghana on a sweltering night at Arrowhead Stadium, allowing Los Cafeteros to advance to the round of 16 at the World Cup with a 1-0 victory Friday night. Colombia will play Switzerland on Tuesday in Vancouver, British Columbia, for a spot in the quarterfinals. The game was just minutes…

MEXICO CITY — Mexico will double security and limit capacity at the monument known as the “Angel of Independence” and at the fan festival in Mexico City’s main square for Sunday’s Mexico-England FIFA World Cup match after four people died during celebrations following Mexico’s win over Ecuador earlier this week. Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada on Friday announced the measures as she presented the pre- and post-match security plan following…

Lionel Messi said the Argentina have “many” things to improve after a nail-biting 3-2 win over Cape Verde in extra time on Friday night at Hard Rock Stadium Miami, pointing out his team’s shortcomings in the round-of-32 victory. “Today, we put in a huge effort, as always, playing well and playing badly, just like we always say,” Messi said after the game. “But I think the important thing now is…