Soccer

Lionel Messi poses with his six 'Ballon d'Or' trophies. (Image: forbes.com)

Ballon d’Or 2021: Messi Takes on a World Ripe with Young Challengers

The Ballon d’Or wasn’t awarded in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But now, the most important individual trophy in world football is set to be awarded again, with Messi dreaming of his seventh Golden Ball, and a flock of youthful superstars dreaming of unseating the overwhelming veteran favorite. Soon, […]

All but two players kneeled before England vs Romania. England won 1-0 thanks to a second-half penalty from Man. United's Marcus Rashford. (Image: PRO TV)

Romania’s Stanciu Refuses to Kneel Before England Game as Social Media Explodes

Romanian midfielder Nicolae Stanciu (28) didn’t take the knee before his national team’s game against England in Middlesbrough. Nine of Romania’s players followed their English opponent’s lead, with defender Ionut Nedelcearu also refusing to kneel. England won the game 1-0 after a second-half penalty goal from Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford. […]

Spain captain Sergio Busquets and manager Luis Enrique talking after the 0-0 draw in the friendly game against Portugal last week. (Image: Twitter / @sefutbol)

Panic for Spain as Busquets Tests Positive for Coronavirus

With just one week left before their debut at the European Championship, Spain was hit with bad news when officials announced that team captain Sergio Busquets is infected with coronavirus. Spain is part of Group E at the Euros, alongside Poland, Slovakia, and Sweden. La Roja is supposed to host […]

Pep Guardiola and Kevin De Bruyne share a moment after City won the Premier League this season. (Image: Youtube / BTSport)

Champions League Final in Porto to Decide Best Team on the Continent

On Saturday evening, Manchester City and Chelsea meet in Porto for the most anticipated match at club level in Europe. It’s the Champions League final. Brought by City five years ago to give them a Champions League winners’ dimension, Guardiola finally managed to push his team at its best. The […]

Villarreal won the Europa League after a dramatic penalty shootout against Manchester United, in Gdansk. (Image: Twitter / @RPenha9)

Villarreal Shock Manchester United to Win Europa League Final

Spanish side Villarreal is the surprising Europa League winner this season beating English Premier League giants Manchester United in a memorable penalty shootout. Tied at 1-1 after 90 minutes, the two teams couldn’t be separated in extra time, so everything was decided from the penalty spot. All 20 outfield players […]

Immediately after the game against Santa Fe finished, River Plate coach Marcelo Gallardo ran to midfielder turned goalkeeper Enzo Perez and congratulated him for his performance. (Image: Twitter / @RiverPlate)

River Plate Wins with a Midfielder in Goal, No Subs Available

Badly hit by COVID-19, River Plate had just 11 available players for its game against Colombian side Santa Fe in the Copa Libertadores, South America’s top club competition. And, they won with a 35-year-old midfielder tending goal in one of the most surprising games of the year. River had to […]

Lionel Messi is expected to extend his stay at FC Barcelona for two more seasons. (Image: Twitter / @FCBarcelona)

Barcelona to Sign Two Players Worth More than $100 Million — for Free

FC Barcelona agreed to terms with Sergio Aguero and Memphis Depay, who will strengthen the team’s attack ahead of next season. Both players will come at no cost, as they are free agents. Aguero will end his 10-year stay at Manchester City once the current campaign concludes. The 32-year-old Argentinean […]

Cristiano Ronaldo poses with the Italian Cup. Juventus beat Atalanta 2-1 to lift their only trophy this season. (Image: Twitter / @JuventusFC)

Ronaldo Sets Record in Juventus Cup Win as Rumors on Next Club Mount

Juventus beat Atalanta 2-1 in the Italian Cup final to win their only trophy this season. The win could mark the end of an era, as Juve’s next campaign could be playing without superstar forward Cristiano Ronaldo (36) as the Italian powerhouse faces a fundamental reconstruction following a dismal year. […]

Pep Guardiola enjoying himself at City's title party. (Image: Twitter)

Pep Guardiola Like You’ve Never Seen Him Before

Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola went viral with his club-party video on Monday night. Guardiola, the tactical genius whose style influenced world football over the past 15 years, has never let himself be caught like this on camera before. In a video posted on Twitter by a City employee, Guardiola is […]

Zinedine Zidane leading Real Madrid from the bench in the La Liga game vs Granada. (Image: Twitter / @RealMadrid)

Real Shock: Zidane to Leave Madrid at the End of the Season

Zidane has just eight days left in his reign at Real Madrid. The French manager will end his second stint at Real at the end of the season. “Zizou” had one year left in his contract, but will not honor it. The 48-year old has already informed his players of […]