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Haaland tunes out City's mess, keeps scoring for Norway

Haaland tunes out City's mess, keeps scoring for Norway

Ajer says the striker hasn't changed a bit despite the ruling that found Manchester City guilty of alleged financial irregularities.

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Jesus dismisses Ronaldo dispute with Portugal

Jesus dismisses Ronaldo dispute with Portugal

The coach admitted Ronaldo will probably not start against Denmark, but insisted there is no conflict between the two.

Liga Profesional de Argentina

Unbeaten in 15, Boca hosts Unión

At La Bombonera, Arruabarrena's side looks to extend its strong run against a Tatengue squad reeling from two straight losses.

Cuadrado debuts for Millonarios amid boos

Cuadrado debuts for Millonarios amid boos

The midfielder played 59 minutes as captain in a 2-2 draw against Medellín, and Gamero praised his performance despite the hostile reception from the crowd.

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Real Madrid eyes free agent Van Dijk in 2027

Liverpool still hasn't offered a new deal to its 35-year-old captain, and the Bernabéu is already thinking about adding him alongside Alexander-Arnold and Konaté, though Milan, Gal...

Berhalter shines again in USA's 4-2 win over Chile

Berhalter shines again in USA's 4-2 win over Chile

As the midfielder keeps stacking up goal contributions with the national team, young players like Mathis Albert and Julian Hall are also turning heads under Pochettino.

Tim Ream retires from the US national team

Tim Ream retires from the US national team

The Charlotte FC defender closed out his time with the national team in a friendly held as a tribute in his hometown of St. Louis, and he will keep playing in MLS.

Vasco preps operation for 4,000 Boca fans

Vasco preps operation for 4,000 Boca fans

With a week to go until the first leg at La Bombonera, the venue for the return match in Rio de Janeiro is still up in the air.

Spain Thrash Croatia 4-1 as Lamine Yamal Nets Twice

Spain Thrash Croatia 4-1 as Lamine Yamal Nets Twice

With two goals from Lamine Yamal and strikes from Pubill and Nico Williams, Spain cement themselves as the unbeaten leaders of Nations League Group A3.

Slovenia 2, North Macedonia 0

Slovenia 2, North Macedonia 0

After a first half of dominance without reward, Lovric broke the deadlock and Matko sealed it on the counterattack, leaving Slovenia in second place in Group B1.

Hancko saves Slovakia (2-1) vs Kazakhstan

Hancko saves Slovakia (2-1) vs Kazakhstan

A Dávid Hancko header in the 81st minute gave Slovakia a 2-1 win over Kazakhstan and a perfect record in Nations League group C3.

Argentina, heavy favorite against Bolivia

Argentina, heavy favorite against Bolivia

Scaloni's side, with Messi on the field, arrives at the Kempes holding total historical dominance over Bolivia, with the odds heavily in their favor in this international friendly.

Switzerland rout Scotland 3-0 at Hampden

Switzerland rout Scotland 3-0 at Hampden

Hendry's 10th-minute red card doomed Scotland, who fell to a dominant Switzerland side with goals from Rodriguez, Elvedi and Amdouni in the Nations League.

Albania Routs San Marino 3-0

Albania Routs San Marino 3-0

Goals from Mehmeti, Uzuni and Manaj seal a lopsided win that mirrors Albania's dominance in the match stats.

Iceland Routs Luxembourg 3-0 to Lead Group C4

Iceland Routs Luxembourg 3-0 to Lead Group C4

With goals from Gudjohnsen, Oskarsson and Palsson, Iceland exploited the gaps left by a Luxembourg side that dominated possession but proved toothless in attack, walking away with ...

England Beats 10-Man Czechia 2-0

England Beats 10-Man Czechia 2-0

With Sulc sent off early, goals from Gordon and Kane sealed England's win in Group A3.

Bulgaria 0-0 Estonia in the Nations League

Bulgaria 0-0 Estonia in the Nations League

Bulgaria controlled the game with more possession and shots, but couldn't get past a resilient Estonia side in a scoreless draw in Plovdiv in Group C4.

Argentina Tests Its First Lineup Without Messi vs. Bolivia

Argentina Tests Its First Lineup Without Messi vs. Bolivia

Scaloni still won't hand the No. 10 to anyone, pairs Julian Alvarez with Lautaro Martinez, and tries out Nicolas Paz as playmaker ahead of Messi's official farewell on October 6.

Panama, New Zealand in even Yokohama clash

Panama, New Zealand in even Yokohama clash

The model barely tilts toward Panama (38% to 35%) in a friendly where both national teams are looking to turn around their recent form.

Macario could return to USWNT in January, says Hayes

Macario could return to USWNT in January, says Hayes

The forward hasn't played since December because of a chain of injuries that started with her Achilles and ended in her knee, and she's now keeping an eye on the 2027 World Cup in ...

Perciun Saves Moldova With Free Kick

Perciun Saves Moldova With Free Kick

Moldova dominated with 69.6% possession and 22 shots, but a Davidsen penalty put them behind until Perciun equalized with a free kick in the 1-1 final score against the Faroe Islan...

VAR overturns goal, Finland draw 0-0

VAR overturns goal, Finland draw 0-0

Finland dominated but couldn't find the net, while VAR chalked off a Belarus goal in a scoreless draw that leaves the Finns atop Group C1.

Messi Cup 2026: 16 U16 clubs head to Miami

Messi Cup 2026: 16 U16 clubs head to Miami

Barcelona, Chelsea, Boca, River and 12 other youth academies will compete from October 25 to November 1 in a Gold Cup and Silver Cup format.

James and Teo Reunite in Nacional-Junior

James and Teo Reunite in Nacional-Junior

The former Colombia teammates from Brazil 2014 will face off this Wednesday at the Atanasio Girardot, in one of the last matchups before Teo's retirement.

Guerra and the header that gave Boca a Superclasico

Guerra and the header that gave Boca a Superclasico

At the 72nd minute River had tied the score at La Bombonera, but the Uruguayan struck with a header as strange as it was memorable to seal the 3-2 win.

Lithuania, slight favorite over Andorra

Lithuania, slight favorite over Andorra

In a friendly between two inconsistent national teams, the model gives Lithuania a 48% chance of winning against 13% for Andorra, with a draw looming as a real threat.

Raphinha Exits Brazil-Australia with Thigh Injury

Raphinha Exits Brazil-Australia with Thigh Injury

The forward converted a penalty against Australia but did not return after halftime, right as he's enjoying his best stretch as Barcelona's "9."

Monchi apologizes for picking Lamine Yamal for the Ballon d'Or

Monchi apologizes for picking Lamine Yamal for the Ballon d'Or

Espanyol's sporting director admitted he spoke "as a Spaniard" before speaking as an Espanyol fan when he picked the player from eternal rival Barcelona.

Liverpool still tracking Tchouaméni despite new deal

Liverpool still tracking Tchouaméni despite new deal

The Reds are keeping in touch with the Frenchman's camp while Inter zero in on Chris Richards and City lock down Haaland ahead of the January window.

US Soccer Admits Home World Cup Didn't Bring Progress

US Soccer Admits Home World Cup Didn't Bring Progress

Inside US Soccer, nobody calls it a failure after the 4-1 loss to Belgium, but they do call it a missed opportunity, even as revenue climbs and the upcoming clash with Mexico looms...

    
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