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) 6:16 AM ET Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez has threatened Argentina captain Lionel Messi for supposedly disrespecting his country. A … Read more
Getty Images Portugal are set face Uruguay at the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Monday in a crunch clash in Group H. The Portuguese won their opener against Ghana and the Uruguayans were held to a draw by South Korea. Cristiano Ronaldo made a scoring start to his Qatar campaign, converting from the penalty spot, … Read more
play Marcotti slams US soccer for scrubbing Iran flag (1:39)Gab Marcotti sounds off on those responsible for removing the emblem of the Islamic Republic from Iran’s national flag on US Soccer social media posts. (1:39) 10:08 AM ET AL-RAYYAN, Qatar — United States manager Gregg Berhalter has said he and his players had no part … Read more
Getty Images One more day until the United States’ win-or-go-home showdown against Iran — the biggest match for the Americans in eight years. Should they win, it will only get bigger from here. Welcome to Day 9 of the World Cup. Let’s get to the Golazo Starting XI. New to this space? Get yourself the … Read more
Getty Images After an opening round loss against Portugal that felt like a missed opportunity, Ghana were on the hunt for their first win of the World Cup against South Korea. The Black Stars entered matchday two in a must-win scenario as the only team in group H without points. South Korea were eager to … Read more
play Will Gio Reyna start in USMNT’s crunch game vs. Iran? (1:13)Sam Borden looks ahead to the United States’ crucial match against Iran and talks about Gio Reyna’s lack of playing time. (1:13) 4:05 PM ET AL RAYYAN, Qatar — US defender Walker Zimmerman said he and his teammates have no problem with the pressure … Read more
10:53 AM ET The group stage match between the United States and Iran at the 1998 World Cup remains one of the most ignominious defeats in the history of the US men’s national team program. The game was fraught with long-building political overtones. Iranian leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini had previously referred to the US as … Read more
play USMNT players empathize with Iranian people after social post controversy (2:15)Tim Ream and Walker Zimmerman offer their support to the Iranian people after U.S. Soccer removed social media posts including the Iranian flag without the Islamic Republic symbol. (2:15) 9:08 AM ET Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz has said his side will not use … Read more
play Why was Cameroon vs. Serbia the best match of the World Cup so far? (4:18)Nedum Onuoha and Alexis Nunes praise Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting’s performance against Serbia and wonder how Andr? Onana being sent home could affect Cameroon at the World Cup. (4:18) 9:11 AM ET AL WAKRAH, Qatar — Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana was … Read more
Getty Images Brazil and Switzerland enter their Group G meeting on Monday in solid shape, but they might not be able to let up when they meet in a 2022 FIFA World Cup in Doha, Qatar. Brazil remain the favorite to win the tournament, though they are expected to play at least the next two … Read more
