In a stunning display of skill and determination, sixteen-year-old Lily Yohannes made her national team debut with a bang, scoring a goal in the United States’ 3-0 victory over South Korea in an exhibition match. Yohannes’ performance showcased the bright future ahead for the US women’s national team, with Crystal Dunn and Sophia Smith also
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Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo and several other stars of the team have expressed their excitement and welcomed Kylian Mbappé to the club. Mbappé’s arrival was confirmed by Madrid on a five-year contract, putting an end to a long-awaited and highly publicized transfer saga. Mbappé himself described the move as “a dream come true” on
Chelsea has recently announced the appointment of Enzo Maresca as their new head coach for a five-year contract. Maresca, 44, is set to start his new role on July 1, with a deal that ties him to Stamford Bridge until 2029, including an option for an extension by another year. His previous experience includes a
The auction of the trophy awarded to the late Diego Maradona has been met with controversy and legal battles. French auction house Aguttes announced the postponement of the auction amidst a judicial investigation into the possible resale of stolen goods. Maradona’s heirs attempted to stop the auction of the Golden Ball trophy he received for
Borussia Dortmund’s journey to the Champions League final against Real Madrid has been nothing short of remarkable. Despite finishing fifth in the Bundesliga this season, few expected them to reach this stage of the competition. However, under the guidance of coach Edin Terzic, Dortmund stunned Atletico Madrid and outclassed Paris Saint-Germain in the quarterfinals and
Jadon Sancho opens up about the ongoing effects of the racist abuse he endured after England’s Euro 2020 defeat to Italy. Despite his attempts to move past it, the scars of the online backlash still haunt him. The fact that the abuse came from representing his country in London, a place he never expected to
Olympiacos made history by beating Fiorentina 1-0 in the Europa Conference League final, securing Greece’s first major European club trophy. The intense match ended in extra time with a late winner from Ayoub El Kaabi, who scored his 11th goal of the season in the knockout stages. The goal came in the 116th minute and
During a recent farewell event held in his honor, former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp took the opportunity to criticize several of the club’s rivals. Most notably, he appeared to take a dig at Manchester City’s alleged financial rules breaches, Chelsea’s owners, and Manchester United’s handling of Jadon Sancho. This bold move by Klopp showcases his
Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo made history in his first full Saudi Pro League season by setting a new record for the most goals scored in a single campaign. The legendary Portuguese forward, at the age of 39, netted an impressive 35 goals in the league, surpassing the previous record set by Abderrazak Hamdallah in 2018-19.
Xavi Hernández bid farewell to his coaching stint at Barcelona with a 2-1 victory over Sevilla, emphasizing that his work had not been given its due credit. Despite facing a challenging start when Barcelona were languishing at ninth place in the table at the end of 2021, Xavi managed to propel them to a commendable
Erik ten Hag has clearly sent a message to Manchester United’s owners by stating that if they do not want him as their manager, he will go on to win trophies for another club. This statement comes after Ten Hag secured his second piece of silverware in as many seasons at Old Trafford with United’s
Orlando Pride made headlines in the National Women’s Soccer League with their record eighth straight win against the Portland Thorns FC. Forward Barbra Banda stole the show with two goals in the first half, propelling Orlando to victory and drawing her level with Thorns forward Sophia Smith for the league lead in goals. Since joining