Getty Images Cristiano Ronaldo has been the story for Portugal despite their good performances at the World Cup due to his antics and possible pending move to Saudi Arabia, and all of it has led to the superstar being benched for Tuesday’s matchup against Switzerland in the round of 16. His future — which possibly … Read more
Getty Images The 2022 FIFA World Cup began on Nov. 20 the knockout stage got underway Saturday, Dec. 3 as the United States were eliminated by the Netherlands. It’s the first winter edition in the history of the competition. Every team has finalized their squads and the best players in the world now take center … Read more
play Marcotti hails Morocco’s stunning win vs. Spain (1:25)Gab Marcotti praises Morocco for their win vs. Spain but criticises Luis Enrique for his tactical decisions in the loss. (1:25) 1:27 PM ET EDUCATION CITY, Qatar — Morocco stunned Spain to reach the World Cup quarterfinals with right-back Achraf Hakimi scoring the decisive spot-kick in a … Read more
7:33 AM ET Samuel Eto’o appeared to aim a kick at the man after a World Cup game. Photo by Sergey Mihailicenko /Anadolu Agency/Getty Images DOHA, Qatar — Cameroon football federation president and former star player Samuel Eto’o has apologised for being involved in a “violent altercation” with a man outside a World Cup stadium … Read more
USATSI Spain continue their quest for a second title when they face Morocco on Tuesday in the Round of 16 at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. After posting a best finish of fourth place in their previous 12 appearances, the Spaniards finally captured the crown in 2010, when they defeated the Netherlands in the final. … Read more
play Moreno: There is no stopping Brazil (1:55)Ale Moreno recaps Brazil’s emphatic 4-1 win over South Korea in the FIFA World Cup round of 16. (1:55) 5:36 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — The beauty of Richarlison’s goal and Brazil’s third even prompted Tite to dance. That sight of the 61-year-old manager joining in the celebrations … Read more
play Ogden: Portugal means more than Cristiano Ronaldo (1:46)Mark Ogden gives his analysis on the 2-0 win over Uruguay in Group H that takes Portugal into the round of 16 at the World Cup. (1:46) Dec 5, 2022 DOHA, Qatar — A year-and-a-half is a long time in football, but particularly for Bruno Fernandes and … Read more
10:28 AM ET With just a month remaining before the opening of the January transfer window, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Juventus’ McKennie to move to Tottenham? United States men’s national team … Read more
6:34 AM ET With just a month remaining before the opening of the January transfer window, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: PSG work on Messi contract amid Miami interest Paris Saint-Germain are … Read more
play Marcotti: Morocco aren’t a pushover for Spain (1:50)ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti defends Morocco after Spain finish 2nd in their group and face them in the round of 16. (1:50) 5:27 PM ET Morocco are the feel-good story of the 2022 World Cup tournament so far. The Atlas Lions topped their group, the first African … Read more
