Grant Wahl, renowned American soccer journalist, dies at age 48

Getty Images Grant Wahl, an esteemed American sports journalist who was best known for his soccer reporting with a focus on storytelling and behind-the-scenes coverage of the rise of the sport in the United States, died at the age of 48 early Saturday in Qatar. Wahl was an analyst on CBS Sports HQ throughout the … Read more

Van Gaal bemoans penalty misses after WC exit

play Burley: Netherlands’ free kick is the best set piece I’ve ever seen (2:02)Craig Burley can’t believe the Netherlands pulled off such an audacious free kick in the quarter final of a World Cup. (2:02) 8:27 PM ET Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal hailed the efforts of his squad in fighting back from two goals … Read more

Messi: Van Gaal ‘disrespected’ me before QF win

play Echegaray: Messi’s assist one of the best I’ve ever seen (2:04)Luis Miguel Echegaray reacts to Argentina’s dramatic victory over the Netherlands on penalties. (2:04) 7:55 PM ET Lionel Messi said he felt “disrespected” by Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal and blasted the referee after Argentina beat the Dutch 4-3 on penalties in a thrilling … Read more

Argentina beat Netherlands on pens in WC thriller

play Argentina fans erupt in Buenos Aires as Molina opens the score (0:28)Argentina fans celebrate Nahuel Molina’s first-half goal against the Netherlands in World Cup quarterfinals. (0:28) 4:59 PM ET Argentina claimed a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Netherlands on Friday to claim a spot in the World Cup semifinals after initially throwing away a … Read more

USWNT learns opponents for ’23 SheBelieves Cup

play USWNT’s Carson Pickett discusses showing limb difference on social media (2:26)USWNT defender Carson Pickett speaks at the 2022 MAKERS Conference and opens up about showing her limb difference on social media. (2:26) 4:33 PM ET The United States Soccer Federation announced details of the 2023 SheBelieves Cup, with Brazil, Canada and Japan joining the … Read more

Neymar ties Pele’s Brazil goal-scoring record

play Moreno: There is no stopping Brazil (1:55)Ale Moreno recaps Brazil’s emphatic 4-1 win over South Korea in the FIFA World Cup round of 16. (1:55) 1:01 PM ET Neymar moved into a tie with Pele as Brazil‘s all-time leading men’s scorer with 77 goals as Croatia beat the five-time champions 4-2 in a penalty … Read more

Departing Tite dismisses criticism over Brazil loss

play Moreno: Why was Neymar left on after Brazil’s goal? (0:57)Ale Moreno wasn’t impressed by Neymar’s display against Croatia, despite his great goal. (0:57) 3:32 PM ET EDUCATION City, Qatar — Brazil coach Tite has hit back at suggestions a lack of organisation in the final minutes of extra time contributed to their World Cup … Read more