play Marcotti hails Morocco’s stunning win vs. Spain (1:25)Gab Marcotti praises Morocco for their win vs. Spain but criticises Luis Enrique for his tactical decisions in the loss. (1:25) 7:21 PM ET The World Cup‘s round of 16 has come to an end, and what drama it delivered. We were treated to an upset of … Read more
Getty Images Now that the draw is opening up for Portugal you can start to see the hazy outline of it all. Cristiano Ronaldo finally gets the one great medal that is missing from his trophy cabinet. The record scorer in men’s international football wins the World Cup, not only burgeoning his own standing in … Read more
Getty Images The 2022 World Cup’s knockout stage is in full swing with the round of 16 ending on Tuesday and the quarterfinals beginning on Friday. As a result of these knockout stage games being win-or-go-home scenarios, they can last much longer than expected, especially considering the new interpretation of stoppage time, which has resulted … Read more
Getty Images The round of 16 is complete in what has been a wild World Cup that has gifted us with goals scored left, right and center. One hat trick has been scored, and it was from an unlikely source, with Goncalo Ramos finding the net three times as he replaced Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal’s … Read more
4:48 PM ET Currently second in the Women’s Super League, Manchester United have only surrendered three points this season and finally look settled under manager, Marc Skinner, who took over last season. But despite their standing, things haven’t been handed to them on a platter and have been earned in 90-minute increments. After all, this … Read more
Getty Images Spain are out of the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar after a 3-0 penalty defeat to Morocco at Education City Stadium on Tuesday. La Roja’s exit was as predictable as it was disappointing after a bright start with a 7-goal thrashing of Costa Rica followed by a strong of mediocre performances. Pablo … Read more
play Have Portugal’s World Cup credentials been underestimated? (1:15)Alex Kirkland reacts to Portugal’s 6-1 win over Switzerland in the last 16 of the World Cup. (1:15) 4:25 PM ET LUSAIL, Qatar — Portugal booked their place in the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time for 16 years with a impressive 6-1 win over Switzerland … Read more
12:00 PM ET Javier Tebas, the LaLiga president, said the trip to the Middle East is part of the league’s goal of growth. Ben McShane/Sportsfile for Web Summit via Getty Images Javier Tebas has claimed Florentino Perez pressured Barcelona into refusing to attend LaLiga’s general assembly in Dubai, to be held on Wednesday. Real Madrid … Read more
play Why Inter Miami would be a sad move for Messi (1:31)James Olley feels Lionel Messi moving to Inter Miami would be great for MLS, but would carry a tinge of sadness for the player. (1:31) 4:26 PM ET Wilfried Nancy was hired Tuesday to coach Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew, replacing Caleb Porter. Nancy … Read more
play Ogden: Portugal means more than Cristiano Ronaldo (1:46)Mark Ogden gives his analysis on the 2-0 win over Uruguay in Group H that takes Portugal into the round of 16 at the World Cup. (1:46) 1:08 PM ET Atletico Madrid chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin has admitted that Joao Felix could leave the club, … Read more
