Germany’s 5-4 aggregate win over Italy on Sunday earned them a spot in the Nations League last four and also created an unlikely new hero: a rookie ball boy. Fifteen-year-old Noel Urbaniack was the focus of post-match attention with interviews and a signed football from the Germans after his lightning quick ball delivery for captain Joshua Kimmich in the 36th minute led to their second goal. Kimmich took the corner…
Myles Lewis-Skelly has already made himself an asset for England and has a long career ahead of him, midfielder Declan Rice said after the 18-year-old left back became the youngest player to score on his senior debut for the national team on Friday. Lewis-Skelly opened the scoring for England in the 20th minute of their 2-0 victory over Albania in their World Cup qualifying Group K opener at Wembley. A…
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — U.S. men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino said that Sunday’s third-place game in the Concacaf Nations League against Canada is a match where “we need to show character.” The U.S. is still smarting from Thursday’s 1-0 defeat to Panama in which Cecilio Waterman’s strike in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time saw the U.S. prevented from winning a fourth straight Nations League title. Afterward, Pochettino lamented…
The Copa del Rey is an annual knockout soccer competition in Spain. First played in 1903, it is the country’s oldest and most prestigious tournament organized by the Royal Spanish Football Federation. The winner earns one of the most coveted trophies in soccer and a spot in the UEFA Europa League and the Spanish Supercopa. Barcelona have won the Copa del Rey 31 times, more than any other club. Here’s…
Liverpool look set to rival Real Madrid for Dean Huijsen, while Aston Villa weigh-up a permanent move for Marcus Rashford. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades – Huijsen ‘proud’ of Madrid links after Spain debut – Kane: ‘Aura’ improved after Spurs to Bayern move – Turner extends Man United…
Manchester United have identified Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha as a key target, while Liverpool are ready to sign Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades – Source: Amorim to make call on Sancho future – Chelsea sign Sporting pair Quenda, Essugo – Pochettino open to…
Barcelona on Thursday informed its fans that the club will finish the season at Olympic Stadium where they will play all remaining LaLiga and Champions League matches as construction at Spotify Camp Nou continues to be delayed. Barcelona had been hopeful of a return to Spotify Camp Nou with progress in redeveloping and modernising the ground slowed due to the fact more work was required on the second tier than…
Álvaro Morata has admitted that he already regrets leaving Atlético Madrid last summer, saying he “should have thought about things more” and it’s a decision he “wouldn’t have taken” in hindsight. Morata left Atlético for AC Milan in July 2024 — after spending four seasons at the club, in two spells — but moved on again in January, joining Galatasaray on loan, after Milan coach Paulo Fonseca was replaced by…
Back in 2022 we looked at 21 of the best women’s players in the world age 21 or under, and USWNT star Trinity Rodman was No. 1. But there’s a problem this year: She’s no longer under the age requirement, and neither is Manchester City’s Mary Fowler. So, who is part of the next generation of top U21 stars? Many of this year’s crop have made their mark on the…
Just over 200 days ago, Wojciech Szczęsny’s heart wasn’t in it anymore. We know because that’s exactly how he announced his out-of-the-blue retirement. The Poland international renounced a couple of million euros in salary, reimbursing Juventus, and quit the sport where his achievements had superseded “even my wildest dreams.” That retirement lasted just over a month of lounging about on Spain’s Costa del Sol, putting his family first. Then Marc-André…