The fact that Africa will have more spots available at the successive International Cup finals has not eased the difficulty of the qualifying process, which begins this week and is sometimes referred to as the most difficult in all of international football. Asia and South America have already started qualifying tournaments for the 2026 tournament. […]
As Manchester United’s 4-3 Champions League defeat to FC Copenhagen on Wednesday proceeded, a shell-shocked Erik ten Hag described Marcus Rashford’s red card as “harsh,” which precipitated a significant shift in momentum. United had a fantastic start, thanks to a brace from Rasmus Hojlund. However, Ten Hag’s 10-man team gave up their two-goal lead after […]
In a thrilling 4-3 Champions League loss to FC Copenhagen on Wednesday, Manchester United surrendered a two-goal lead after Marcus Rashford was controversially sent off after a brace by rookie attacker Rasmus Hojlund. The defeat severely damaged United’s prospects of qualifying for the round of sixteen, as Erik ten Hag’s team now sits fourth in […]
The Pan American Games ended predictably on Sunday with the U.S. leading the medal table, authorities patting themselves on the back, and worries about the event’s future lingering in the air. As Santiago’s closing ceremonies began at the charming Parque Bicentenario, the attitude was relief and joy. The Games had clunked along but served the […]
Despite requests for a ban from politicians and rights activists who oppose LGBTQ initiatives, Hong Kong will be the first Asian city to host the Gay Games starting on Friday, co-hosting them with a Mexican town in one of the financial hub’s most significant events since COVID-19. Although same-sex marriage is not recognized in the […]
At the Pan American Games on Wednesday, Chile had a double celebration reminiscent of when Martina Weil won the gold medal in the women’s 400 meters, and the men’s soccer team defeated the United States 1-0. If it sounds similar, it’s because the women’s soccer team was making history by defeating the United States to […]
After a hugely successful year, the distance race is receiving more attention as competitors prepare for Sunday’s New York City Marathon, thanks to a decline in world records. Tigst Assefa, an Ethiopian, broke the women’s marathon record in Berlin in September, clocking in at two hours, eleven minutes, and fifty-three seconds—more than two minutes faster […]
Lionel Messi, the captain of Argentina, defeated Erling Haaland of Manchester City, the winner of the triple and the UEFA Player of the Year from Norway, to claim the coveted Ballon d’Or, marking his record eighth triumph in the competition. Messi of Inter Miami, who last took home the trophy in 2021, was a crucial […]
After Olympique de Marseille’s Ligue 1 match against Olympique Lyonnais was called off on Sunday due to stones and beer bottles being thrown at the visiting team’s bus and several fans, injuring Lyon coach Fabio Grosso, French football was once again tarnished by violence. After suffering face injuries in the altercation, Grosso, who won the […]
The United States resumed winning Pan American gold medals as organizers and authorities faced growing challenges following a humiliating error during the race walk and issues at the venues. In the first week of hosting their largest athletic event since the World Cup in 1962, Santiago organizers dismissed worries about ongoing construction and operational mishaps […]
The Old Trafford club has been inconsistent and has had trouble scoring goals this season. Still, manager Erik ten Hag claimed on Friday that the team is moving on the right path as they prepare for their Premier League rivalry against Manchester City on Sunday. United’s performance has not been compelling, particularly at Old Trafford, […]
At the U.S. Grand Prix on Sunday, Lando Norris finished in second position again, but he worried that his McLaren team, which is now on the rise, may have wasted their greatest opportunity to win this year. The 23-year-old Briton has gone six times in his Formula One career without a victory, including five times […]
