5:00 AM ET Ndiaye took a fascinating road to the World Cup, but his form and self-confidence mean his career is just beginning. Marvin Ibo Guengoer – GES Sportfoto/Getty Images AL KHOR, Qatar — On Sunday, Iliman Ndiaye lined up alongside his Senegal teammates to sing his country’s anthem and take on England in the … Read more
Dec 5, 2022 DOHA, Qatar — The glass door to the La Plage pool deck slides open, I walk through, and it’s as if I’ve been transported into another world — one that is thousands of miles away from Qatar. It’s a little after noon, and alcohol is flowing in all manner of ways. People … Read more
play Berhalter: Americans can be proud of their team (1:46)Gregg Berhalter talks to Sam Borden after the USMNT’s World Cup exit at the hands of the Netherlands. (1:46) 9:14 AM ET DOHA, Qatar – United States men’s national team manager Gregg Berhalter is set to begin discussions on a new contract with the U.S. Soccer … Read more
play Marcotti: Roberto Martinez’s reputation is in tact (1:54)ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti defends Roberto Martinez’s record after leaving Belgium with the side eliminated in the group stage of the 2022 World Cup. (1:54) 5:37 AM ET Eden Hazard has announced that he will retire from international football following Belgium‘s disappointing World Cup campaign in Qatar. … Read more
play Why Ronaldo will have to accept coming off the bench for Portugal (1:44)Gabrielle Amado believes Fernando Santos will keep Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench in the World Cup quarterfinals. (1:44) 6:29 AM ET Erik ten Hag has said Manchester United are “looking to the future” following Cristiano Ronaldo‘s acrimonious departure from the club. Ronaldo … Read more
6:55 AM ET Mario Ferri ran onto the pitch during the World Cup game between Portugal and Uruguay. Richard Sellers/Getty Images The protester who ran onto the field during the World Cup game between Portugal and Uruguay holding a rainbow flag has told Reuters that FIFA president Gianni Infantino intervened to ensure he was set … Read more
6:59 AM ET Raheem Sterling made his England debut in 2012. Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images Police have arrested two men as part of their investigation into the break-in at the home of England and Chelsea footballer Raheem Sterling. Sterling missed England’s 3-0 win against Senegal at the World Cup round of … Read more
play Why Ronaldo will have to accept coming off the bench for Portugal (1:44)Gabrielle Amado believes Fernando Santos will keep Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench in the World Cup quarterfinals. (1:44) 5:02 AM ET Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has said he is “not going to hide” the club’s interest in Jude Bellingham but added … Read more
6:00 AM ET DOHA, Qatar — The exchange between Louis van Gaal and the journalist was short, but it captured the essence of the Netherlands‘ manager: confident and belligerent, but completely assured in his own ability. Of the many slightly tense moments between the media and Van Gaal — both here at the World Cup … Read more
play Why Ronaldo will have to accept coming off the bench for Portugal (1:44)Gabrielle Amado believes Fernando Santos will keep Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench in the World Cup quarterfinals. (1:44) 5:30 AM ET Portugal have found a new star, as Goncalo Ramos announced himself on the international stage with a hat trick in the … Read more
