Lionel Messi will feature for Argentina in the major South American clash against Brazil, but his friend and PSG teammate Neymar, the star of the Brazilian national team, will miss the match due to injury. Despite struggling with a knee problem, Messi will start for Argentina. He played for a […]
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Louis van Gaal in Wheelchair After Bicycle Accident, Will Lead the Netherlands in Crucial Qualifier vs Norway
Netherlands head coach Louis van Gaal had some unexpected trouble while preparing for the game against Norway in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. Van Gaal, 70, is temporarily in a wheelchair after injuring his hip during a bike ride. On Monday, the coach needed to be driven to training in […]
Decision Day Drama in the MLS: An Eventful Evening Decides Playoffs
The 2021 MLS Cup playoffs are set. The New England Revolution and the Colorado Rapids finished at the top of their respective conferences and earned themselves first knockout round byes, while 12 other clubs will battle to join them in the quarterfinals. The playoffs kick off on Nov. 20 with […]
No Goals In Le Classique as Marseille – PSG Play to 0-0 Tie
It was by no means an epic affair at the Velodrome in Marseille as the two big rivals in Ligue 1 confronted. OM-PSG finished 0-0. Paris Saint-Germain started their magic trio upfront, but Messi, Neymar, and Mbappe couldn’t find a way past Pau Lopez. Both teams had goals ruled out […]
Derby Sunday: Barcelona vs Real Madrid, Manchester United vs Liverpool, Marseille vs PSG Are All Played Today
Are you in the mood for soccer classics? Then this is the perfect day for you. Just sit back and enjoy, as football’s greats get ready to enchant in some of the most anticipated games of the season. Barcelona vs Real Madrid FC Barcelona head into El Clasico after two […]
Hungary Supporter Accused of Racial Abuse During Match with England
England and Hungary played to a 1-1 tie in their World Cup qualifier at Wembley, but that wasn’t the only action in the stadium. There was trouble in the crowd during the first half of the match when police fought the Hungarian fans in the away end while trying to […]
PSG Plans to Sign Haaland if Mbappe Joins Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe looks set to leave for Real Madrid, so Paris Saint-Germain’s board has come up with a backup plan in the form of Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, who is the replacement the French giant dreams of signing. Haaland (21) has scored at a non-stop rate in the past two […]
Euro 2020 Champions Italy to Meet Copa America 2021 Winners Argentina Next Summer
UEFA and CONMEBOL, the football governing bodies in Europe and South America, will stage a match between the winners of their respective continental championships in the summer of 2022. The champions at UEFA Euro 2020 and CONMEBOL Copa America 2021, Italy and Argentina, respectively, will meet in the international window […]
PSG vs Manchester City: The Champions League Clash Worth Over $1.6 Billion
On Tuesday, Paris Saint Germain and Manchester City will compete in the most anticipated match of the European club season so far. Starring the likes of Leo Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe, PSG is a diamond collector buying the most luxurious pieces on the market to make a dream come […]
Argentina Calls Up Three Premier League Players Despite Remaining on the UK’s Red List
Premier League players Emiliano Martinez, Cristian Romero, and Giovani Lo Celso were included by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni on the squad to face Paraguay, Uruguay, and Peru in next month’s 2022 World Cup qualifiers. According to the UK’s current anti-Covid protocols, the three won’t get into trouble after arriving home […]
UK May Ban Gambling Ads on Jerseys Just as US Introduces Them
The UK is considering a ban on gambling company ads on the front of Premier League soccer jerseys. Meanwhile, Caesars Entertainment just announced it would advertise its sportsbook on the front of the Washington Capital’s NHL jerseys. The news highlights the countries’ contrasting sports betting history. Bookmakers have been legal […]
Cristiano Ronaldo Overtakes Messi as Highest-Paid Football Player
Ronaldo is expected to earn $125 million before tax in the 2021-22 season, $15 million more than Messi, according to Forbes. Ronaldo and Messi both changed clubs this summer, with the Portuguese striker returning to Manchester United and Messi choosing to join Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint Germain. Ronaldo will […]
James Rodriguez Joins Al-Rayyan in Qatar
Colombian superstar James Rodriguez, a former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich player, left Everton to join Qatari side Al-Rayyan. Rodriguez wasn’t part of Rafael Benitez’s plans at Goodison Park. He traveled to Qatar at the weekend to undergo medicals, then put pen to paper on his new contract until 2024. […]
Messi’s Special Night Leaves Him in Tears
Leo Messi couldn’t hold his tears back as the Argentinean national team finally celebrated winning the Copa America in front of their fans. The restrictions imposed by the pandemic meant Argentina’s players and supporters couldn’t cheer together until now for their triumph against Brazil on July 10. The ceremony started […]
England’s Players Targeted with Racist Abuse in Hungary Win
Euro 2020 finalists England beat Hungary 4-0 in Budapest to stay at the top of their group in the race to World Cup 2022. Sporadic monkey chants were heard at the Puskas Arena, Sky Sports informs. England’s players were booed by various parts of the crowd after taking the knee […]
Funny Name Suggestions for Your Fantasy Football Team
Are you looking to shake things up with your fantasy football team this year? Then, consider changing your team’s name. If you can’t figure out how to name your fantasy team, then we have a few suggestions like clever puns on player names, pop culture references, fictional football names, paying […]
Tiger Woods’ Backup Putter Sells for $393K in Hot Collectibles Market
tesTiger Woods’ backup putter set an auction record on Sunday, selling for $393,300. Experts believe the backup putter, a Scotty Cameron Newport II, fetched the highest price ever paid for a golf club. While Woods never used the putter in tournament play, it was in his bag for all but […]
Beer Companies Ramp Up Sponsorship of Women’s Sports
Two major beer brands announced new women’s sports programs on Thursday. Heineken announced new sponsorships with UEFA women’s soccer and motorsport’s W series. Meanwhile, Michelob ULTRA is committing $100 million over the next five years to promote gender equality in sports. Beer companies have traditionally been among sports’ largest sponsors. […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo Joins Brewers Ownership Group as Investment Surge Continues
NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo attended a Milwaukee Brewers game on Tuesday. And, while Antetokounmpo has attended many Brewers games, this was his first as the team’s newest minority owner. Antetokounmpo’s investment is hardly unique, however, as professional athletes, actors, and private equity firms continue to pour money into professional sports. […]
MMA Notebook: Cannonier Gets Past Gastelum, Martinez to Honor Soliz After COVID-19 Death
Jared Cannonier pulled away in the late rounds to earn a unanimous decision victory over Kelvin Gastelum in the main event of UFC on ESPN 29 on Saturday night. While nearly all observers thought the fight was close, they also saw Cannonier as the winner. The judges agreed, with all […]