Sweden overcome Australia to win WWC bronze

ByReuters Sweden picked up their fourth Women’s World Cup bronze medal on Saturday after beating co-hosts Australia 2-0 in the third-place playoff match at Lang Park in Brisbane. The Swedes, ranked third in the world, were awarded a penalty in the 28th minute after a VAR review showed Australia’s Clare Hunt clipped Stina Blackstenius‘ heels, … Read more

What to know about Montjuic, Barcelona’s temporary home

Olympic Stadium in Montjuic is a far cry from Camp Nou in many ways, but it will be Barcelona’s temporary home for the next season or more. Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images It’s been a busy summer for the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona. Coldplay sold out four dates at the 96-year-old stadium, with more than 200,000 … Read more

Liverpool boss Klopp pushed about Saudi contact for Alisson

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is confident of keeping Alisson Becker. Alisson is attracting interest from the Saudi Pro League, with former Reds teammates Roberto Firmino, Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Sadio Mane now all SPL players. However, Klopp insists Alisson will stay. He stated, “That should not happen. Ali can play for another 10 years probably. … Read more

Liverpool boss Klopp: Endo not typical FSG signing

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admits a deal for Wataru Endo doesn’t fit into their usual transfer model. Klopp says owners FSG usually seek a player much younger. “Yeah, you know it is not traditionally like that,” said the Liverpool boss of Endo’s arrival. “It is always a discussion that we have. The owners really want … Read more

Leagues Cup winners, losers: Messi rules over MLS, Liga MX

Aug 17, 2023, 11:55 AM ET After 70-plus matches featuring 47 teams from North America’s MLS and Liga MX, the first-ever fully expanded edition of the Leagues Cup tournament is set to conclude Saturday. The World Cup-style competition, kicked off by a dramatic game-winning goal from Argentina superstar Lionel Messi in his Inter Miami CF … Read more