Four years on from their improbable FIFA World Cup final appearance in 2018, Croatia have fallen in the semifinals in Qatar after a 3-0 loss to Argentina on Tuesday. Opposite No. 10 Lionel Messi was in inspired form to score one and assist another as La Albiceleste capitalized on some sloppy Vatreni error at Lusail … Read more
Getty Images Sofiane Boufal was quick to make it clear after Morocco’s 1-0 FIFA 2022 World Cup quarterfinal win over Portugal that he and many of his Atlas Lions teammates wanted to come up against France in what would be an historic semifinal not just for the Moroccans but for African and Arab soccer as … Read more
play Will Man United replace Cristiano Ronaldo after his departure? (1:48)Rob Dawson breaks down why Erik ten Hag wants Manchester United to explore their options in the January transfer window after Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure. (1:48) 7:29 PM ET Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has said he does not know when winger Jadon Sancho will … Read more
Getty Images Regardless of what happens on Wednesday when Morocco face France in the semifinal of the 2022 World Cup, the African team have been one of the most incredible and unexpected sides of the tournament. Morocco are the first African team to ever reach the semifinals of the most important soccer competition, having already … Read more
Getty Images Anybody with a set of eyes can see that Lionel Messi has been the best player at the 2022 World Cup. With five goals and three assists, he’s been the key to Argentina getting all the way to the final following the 3-0 win over Croatia on Tuesday in the semifinals. But, it’s … Read more
play Gomez urges US Soccer not to rush Berhalter’s contract extension (1:59)Herculez Gomez grades Gregg Berhalter for his time in charge of the USMNT and speaks about his future. (1:59) 9:31 PM ET With just a few weeks remaining before the opening of the January transfer window, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving … Read more
play Is Messi winning the World Cup for Argentina inevitable? (1:48)Sam Marsden explains why he thinks Lionel Messi will finally get his hands on the World Cup trophy after Argentina eased into the final. (1:48) 5:36 PM ET LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi has praised Argentina for passing an “acid test” in bouncing back from … Read more
Getty Images Actor Michael B. Jordan and Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley now have stakes in an English Premier League club. The Foley-led Black Knight Football Club has purchased AFC Bournemouth, and Jordan is part of the minority ownership group. In the official announcement from Bournemouth, Foley said he wants to push the club … Read more
play Hugo Lloris reveals he text Harry Kane after penalty miss (1:04)Hugo Lloris believes Harry Kane can be proud of his performances during the World Cup with England. (1:04) 6:39 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — On Wednesday, as he lines up for the anthem before the second semifinal against Morocco, Hugo Lloris will be looking … Read more
play Burley lauds history-making Morocco (1:41)Craig Burley is full of praise for Morocco’s performance and resilience after they become the first African team to make it to a World Cup semifinal. (1:41) 10:24 AM ET DOHA, Qatar — Fatima Regragui is in her late 60s. When her son Walid was a professional player — he … Read more
