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Suárez scores his 16th MLS goal against Cincinnati

Suárez scores his 16th MLS goal against Cincinnati

The Uruguayan finished off a shot that hit the crossbar after a De Paul and Casemiro buildup, reaching 58 goals with Inter Miami.

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Barcelona down to four fit defenders for Alavés

Barcelona down to four fit defenders for Alavés

Koundé is the only doubt among six injured players, forcing Flick to call up the reserves after losses to PSG and Real Madrid.

Liverpool-Arsenal, the duel that could define the Premier League

Liverpool-Arsenal, the duel that could define the Premier League

With City facing sanctions that could push them out of the title race, Iraola and Arteta face off this Sunday as the top candidates to inherit the throne.

Boca-River: 5 key duels in the Superclasico

Boca-River: 5 key duels in the Superclasico

From Montero against Beltran between the posts to Merentiel chasing a goal against a Beltran who has yet to score, these are the one-on-one battles that could define the November 1...

Carrick and Bruno Fernandes patch things up at United

Carrick and Bruno Fernandes patch things up at United

After losing at home to Bournemouth, the captain is now available to face Chelsea, even as the manager remains under pressure over the team's poor run of form.

Estudiantes, unbeaten vs. Brazilians in finals, takes on Palmeiras

Estudiantes, unbeaten vs. Brazilians in finals, takes on Palmeiras

El Pincha won both of its Copa Libertadores finals against Brazilian opponents, one of them against this very Palmeiras side back in 1968, and on November 28 the two teams meet aga...

Medina and Ferreira chase history in the final

Medina and Ferreira chase history in the final

At the Centenario, Estudiantes' Uruguayan coach is after something no foreign manager has ever achieved with an Argentine club, while Palmeiras' Portuguese boss fights for his thir...

Carvajal finally addresses Madrid exit, Arbeloa

Carvajal finally addresses Madrid exit, Arbeloa

The full back, now at Getafe, says he always respected his former coach's decisions but would rather not get into details about how he was treated.

Pulisic extends Milan deal to 2031

Pulisic extends Milan deal to 2031

The American, Milan's top scorer in 2024-25, is adding four more years to a contract that still had two seasons left to run.

Lamine Yamal finishes third in Ballon d'Or, claims third straight Kopa

Lamine Yamal finishes third in Ballon d'Or, claims third straight Kopa

The Barcelona winger fell short of the top prize but has now spent three straight years among the world's ten best players before turning 20.

Hincapié played 90' but Arsenal fell on penalties

Hincapié played 90' but Arsenal fell on penalties

The Ecuadorian started a match again for the first time in nearly five months and put in a solid performance, but it wasn't enough to prevent a 5-3 shootout loss to Fleetwood Town.

Suárez Photographed with Boca Jersey

Suárez Photographed with Boca Jersey

The Uruguayan received the gift at the Messi Cup, where he's been closely following his son Benjamín's games in Inter Miami's youth ranks.

Kane returns to Bayern as a hero after winning the Ballon d'Or

Kane returns to Bayern as a hero after winning the Ballon d'Or

The club arranged a guard of honor for him and promises more celebrations this week, while Christoph Freund calls him one of the greatest in the sport's history.

Almada rides hot streak into first Superclasico with River

Almada rides hot streak into first Superclasico with River

After a thigh strain sidelined him in September, the midfielder scored against Belgrano and turned in a strong showing against Racing just before River's trip to face Boca at La Bo...

Ochoa: "I wanted to be a striker, not a goalkeeper"

Ochoa: "I wanted to be a striker, not a goalkeeper"

Weeks away from retiring after a 22-year career, the six-time World Cup goalkeeper revealed how a penalty kick and someone else's injury kept him between the posts for good.

CTA: Cancelo should have been booked against Diomande in Clasico

CTA: Cancelo should have been booked against Diomande in Clasico

The referee committee also backed the call that there was no penalty for Balde's handball against Mbappe and reviewed three other controversial plays from the round.

Paredes, between the River goal and a fitness scare

Paredes, between the River goal and a fitness scare

Boca's captain is coming off a hamstring tear and played all 90 minutes against Independiente despite medical advice, while Riquelme calls him "a cut above the rest" ahead of Sunda...

Riquelme explains his relationship with Thiago Almada, now at River

Riquelme explains his relationship with Thiago Almada, now at River

Boca's president revealed he has known the River player since he was a kid and also discussed the Superclasico, the transfer market, and Paredes' injury.

Iraola expects Wirtz fit for Chelsea in Carabao Cup

Iraola expects Wirtz fit for Chelsea in Carabao Cup

Liverpool's manager hopes to have the German available while Szoboszlai and Victor Munoz remain doubtful ahead of the meeting with his friend Xabi Alonso.

Ramírez favored to referee Sunday's Superclásico

Ramírez favored to referee Sunday's Superclásico

If confirmed, it would be the fourth time in the last five Boca-River meetings that he takes charge of the match, with a track record that has favored River more.

Rooney blasts United after 3-0 loss to Bournemouth

Rooney blasts United after 3-0 loss to Bournemouth

The former Manchester United striker tore into the squad over their lack of attitude after a defeat that dropped them to 16th in the Premier League.

Carrick stays in charge at United despite rough patch

Carrick stays in charge at United despite rough patch

The manager will remain in the dugout against Chelsea even though the team sits 16th in the Premier League, its worst start since 1986/87.

Carrick hangs on at United after eight games without a win

Carrick hangs on at United after eight games without a win

Following the 3-0 loss to Bournemouth and the controversial benching of Bruno Fernandes, the manager will take charge against Chelsea while the club already eyes names like Howe, N...

Lamine Yamal claims third consecutive Kopa

Lamine Yamal claims third consecutive Kopa

The Barcelona winger couldn't overtake Mbappe or Kane for the Ballon d'Or, but De la Fuente and Laporta are confident that award is coming soon.

LaLiga reports Camavinga attack to RFEF

LaLiga reports Camavinga attack to RFEF

The Frenchman was struck by objects thrown from the stands while celebrating Mbappe's goal that sealed Real Madrid's 1-2 win at Camp Nou.

Mourinho's subs click as Madrid stops Barça

Mourinho's subs click as Madrid stops Barça

Camavinga came off the bench to set up Mbappe's winner in a 2-1 victory that gave Real Madrid its first league win at Camp Nou since 2023, following a start to the season in which ...

Riquelme on Boca: Superclasico, Bombonera, Transfers

Riquelme on Boca: Superclasico, Bombonera, Transfers

The Boca president sounded confident heading into the Superclasico and defended his approach to managing both the roster and the club's finances.

Boca, River riding high ahead of Superclasico

Boca, River riding high ahead of Superclasico

On Sunday, November 1 at the Bombonera, Boca is fighting on three fronts with the Sudamericana final on the horizon, while River has put all its focus on the domestic league after ...

Manchester United: Carrick's Future in Doubt

Manchester United: Carrick's Future in Doubt

The team sits 16th in the Premier League, just a point above the relegation zone, with names like Howe and Nagelsmann already floated as potential replacements.

Liverpool wins without Salah, impresses against Brighton

Liverpool wins without Salah, impresses against Brighton

Isak, Wirtz, Barcola and Gakpo shine in the 2-0 win over Brighton as Van Dijk calls for the club to move past nostalgia for the Egyptian.

  
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