Getty Images The American Samoa men’s soccer team is a true underdog story, and now it’s being depicted in Taika Waititi’s new film “Next Goal Wins.” The team was considered one of the most unlikely teams to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, but still managed to achieve its goal. “I watched the documentary … Read more
play Ogden: Everton punishment suggests Man City could face huge sanction (1:56)Mark Ogden explains the wider consequences for Everton and other Premier League sides after the Blues were deducted 10 points for breaches of FFP rules. (1:56) Nov 17, 2023, 07:31 AM ET Everton have been docked 10 points for a breach of the Premier … Read more
Nov 18, 2023, 01:11 PM ET Wrexham were criticised for making “stupid mistimed statements” by Accrington Stanley owner Andy Holt after a row over ticket prices erupted ahead of the two teams’ League Two fixture Saturday. Accrington beat Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s side 2-0 at Wham Stadium after both sides were involved in a … Read more
play Scaloni: Argentina were never comfortable vs. Uruguay (1:05)Lionel Scaloni speaks after Argentina’s 14-match winning run came to an end with a 2-0 loss vs. Uruguay (1:05) Nov 17, 2023, 07:26 AM ET Argentina captain Lionel Messi has hit out at Uruguay‘s young players who “still have to learn from their elders” after unruly behaviour in … Read more
Aston Villa defender Pau Torres says the players want to find a winning consistency after the international break. Villa currently sit fifth in the Premier League standings. Torres said: “As players we always want to play games! “Now we have an international break and the players who don’t go with their national teams can recover. … Read more
England U21 coach Lee Carsley has been impressed by Everton‘s turnaround under manager Sean Dyche. Carsley is a former Blues midfielder and can see the Toffees’ traditional team spirit now returning. “You can see what Dyche is trying to do in terms of making the team difficult to play against and difficult to beat,” explained … Read more
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is delighted to be again with the England squad this week. However, he knows he faces a battle to stay involved. He said, “I am so happy here and I think that is why I decided just to get the contract situation done early and it gives me a bit … Read more
D.C. United has hired Ally Mackay to be its general manager and chief soccer officer, sources have confirmed to ESPN. The Washington Post was first to report the news. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) D.C. United has officially been without a GM since 2022, when the Black-and-Red parted ways with Lucy Rushton. … Read more
Nov 17, 2023, 08:00 PM ET Australia‘s players will donate a portion of their match fees from their World Cup qualifying fixture with Palestine on Tuesday towards Oxfam’s ongoing humanitarian efforts in Gaza, with midfielder and player’s union president Jackson Irvine calling the ongoing conflict in the region “unfathomable.” The Socceroos will face Palestine in … Read more
play Marcotti wants more Brahim Diaz after star Real Madrid performance (0:48)Gab Marcotti reacts to Real Madrid’s comfortable 3-0 win over Braga, that sees them qualify for the Champions League knockouts. (0:48) Nov 17, 2023, 07:54 AM ET Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga sustained a torn knee ligament while on international duty with France this … Read more
