Egyptian FA vice-president Al-Dirandali: Sierra Leone fans wanted to shake hands with Salah, but…

Egyptian FA vice-president Khaled Al-Dirandali admits he was “worried” for Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah over the pitch invasion against Sierra Leone. Several fans entered the ground during the World Cup qualifier with Salah targeted – though in a friendly way. “I felt worried after more than one fan came on to the field because the … Read more

Barça’s Gavi set to miss season with ACL injury

play How much will Barcelona miss injured Gavi? (1:17)Ale Moreno details why Gavi suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury on international duty is such a blow for Barcelona. (1:17) Nov 20, 2023, 07:31 AM ET Barcelona midfielder Gavi is unlikely to play again this season after the Catalan club confirmed he tore his anterior cruciate … Read more

Berhalter calls out Dest for ‘dumb mistake’ in loss

play Herculez Gomez eviscerates ‘bone-headed’ Sergino Dest (1:49)Herculez Gomez rips into Sergino Dest following his red card in the USMNT’s 2-1 defeat at Trinidad and Tobago. (1:49) The United States men’s national soccer team qualified for the 2024 Copa America on Monday night despite a 2-1 loss to host Trinidad and Tobago in which American … Read more

Dest’s red mist gives USMNT night to forget in Trinidad and Tobago

play Herculez Gomez eviscerates ‘bone-headed’ Sergino Dest (1:49)Herculez Gomez rips into Sergino Dest following his red card in the USMNT’s 2-1 defeat at Trinidad and Tobago. (1:49) It stood to reason the United States men’s national team would have cause to celebrate on Monday. With qualification for the Copa America and the Concacaf Nations League … Read more

Marseille eyeing Arsenal attacker Vieira

Arsenal could be contemplating a January loan exit for a fringe player in Mikel Arteta’s squad. Fabrizio Romano has outlined the club’s stance on outcast midfielder Fabio Vieira. Since his £34 million move from Porto in the summer of 2022, Vieira has been a peripheral figure for Arteta. Marseille’s new sporting director, Mehdi Benatia, could … Read more

Brazil vs. Argentina odds, prediction, start time: 2026 World Cup qualifier picks, Lionel Messi bets

USATSI Brazil attempts to halt a three-game winless streak when they host defending champion Argentina in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchup on Tuesday. Brazil won their first two qualifiers but have since recorded a draw and two losses, including a 2-1 setback against Colombia last Thursday. Argentina, who won their third World Cup … Read more

Scaloni: Argentina changes not due to poor play

play Who will come out on top when Brazil takes on Argentina? (2:14)Luis Miguel Echegaray previews the next round of CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers, including the important matchup between Brazil and Argentina. (2:14) Nov 20, 2023, 01:20 PM ET Argentina will make changes to their starting XI against Brazil on Tuesday but they will not … Read more