Category: Soccer

Mauricio Pochettino’s appointment as manager of the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) marks a pivotal moment ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With a global pedigree and a history of building competitive squads in top leagues, Pochettino faces a unique set of challenges—and opportunities—as he aims to lead the U.S. to unprecedented success on…

David Beckham and Gary Neville have taken majority control of League Two club Salford City through a new consortium aiming to invest $15–20 million over five years, with the goal of reaching the Championship. Although both were already part-owners with other members of the Class of ’92, former teammates like Giggs, Butt, Scholes, and Phil…

Barcelona’s rising star Lamine Yamal made headlines with 14 successful take-ons — the third-most in a Champions League knockout match in the last 15 seasons — during the 2025 UEFA Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan. At just 16 years old, Yamal displayed elite dribbling and creativity, placing himself in elite company alongside Neymar, who…

The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicked off this week — not with player announcements or match schedules, but with the release of the tournament’s first hospitality ticket prices. And they are anything but ordinary. On Tuesday, FIFA, in partnership with official hospitality provider OnLocation, launched sales for hospitality packages across various…

Italy’s rich footballing heritage boasts numerous European triumphs, but it’s been over a decade since an Italian club lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy. The last club to achieve this feat was Inter Milan in the 2009–10 season, marking a historic campaign under the leadership of manager José Mourinho. The final, held on May 22,…

The 2024/25 Bundesliga season is shaping up to mark a significant downturn for American players in Germany’s top flight. According to recent data, this campaign is on pace to record the fewest Bundesliga minutes played by American players in nearly a decade — a stark contrast to the peak periods seen in earlier seasons. A…