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Messi Cup 2025: 16 Under-16 Clubs Head to Miami

Messi Cup 2025: 16 Under-16 Clubs Head to Miami

The youth tournament backed by Lionel Messi grows from eight to sixteen teams, with Barcelona, River, Boca and Manchester City among those confirmed, running October 25 to November...

By EnPelotas Staff
Leonel Jaime sweeps AUF awards

Leonel Jaime sweeps AUF awards

The Peñarol forward picked up two honors after contributing two goals and five assists in his opening stretch in Uruguayan soccer, while Calvo and Bernatene were also recognized fo...

Amistosos Internacionales

Richards hails rise of US players in the Premier League

The Crystal Palace defender says respect for American players in England grows every season, as young Zavier Gozo earns his first call up to the senior national team.

Avellino reveals it nearly signed James Rodríguez

Avellino reveals it nearly signed James Rodríguez

The Italian club's sporting director revealed there was a meeting in Milan with the Colombian's agents, but Atlético Nacional ultimately stepped into the negotiation and landed the...

Man United Sells Pieces of Old Trafford Turf

Man United Sells Pieces of Old Trafford Turf

The club fully removed the playing surface in June, the first time that's happened in 14 years, and is now offering fragments of the turf that witnessed both trophies and painful d...

Amistosos Internacionales

Tuchel Hunts for England's Lost Identity

After the collapse against Argentina in the World Cup semifinals, players like Gordon and Kane admit England lacks the resolve to control matches the way Spain, Argentina or Brazil...

Kane closing in on England cap record

Kane closing in on England cap record

The England captain, with 121 caps, could match Peter Shilton's record of 125 in November, and begins the road this Saturday against Spain in the Nations League.

Amistosos Internacionales

Ancelotti Looks to Relaunch Brazil on Australia Tour

After the round of 16 elimination against Norway, the Italian coach begins rebuilding the Seleção in Townsville on the road to the 2028 Copa America and the 2030 World Cup.

Emily Fox extends Arsenal deal through 2028

Emily Fox extends Arsenal deal through 2028

The American right back, a fixture in the starting lineup and Champions League winner with the Gunners, joins the club's growing list of renewals alongside Williamson, Blackstenius...

Arsenal Grinds It Out, Flare Sparks City-Bayern Chaos

Arsenal Grinds It Out, Flare Sparks City-Bayern Chaos

Barcelona and OL Lyonnes cruised to comfortable wins, but the rest of the matchday came down to the finest of margins and left plenty of refereeing controversy behind.

Yoro earns first France call-up after Konaté injury

Yoro earns first France call-up after Konaté injury

Zidane calls up the United center back for his debut in charge, naming a squad with several new faces and notable absences like Tchouaméni and Thuram.

Nigeria and Renard Open AFCON 2027 Qualifying

Nigeria and Renard Open AFCON 2027 Qualifying

The new format leaves several national teams fighting over a single spot, while Chelle, Renard, Queiroz and Vieira begin new cycles under pressure and amid key absences.

Deportes

Real Madrid watching Bayern's Lennart Karl

The 18-year-old German youngster apologized for his comments, but Bayern is already thinking about tying him down before other clubs make their move.

Deportes

PSG leads clubs with $133M-plus players

With six names in the conversation, the two-time reigning Champions League winner outpaces Real Madrid and Chelsea in this ranking of who would command nine figures today.

Pochettino Calls Up Five Teen Prospects

Pochettino Calls Up Five Teen Prospects

Of thirteen first-time call-ups, eight are still teenagers: we take a look at Zavier Gozo, Mathis Albert, Cavan Sullivan, Julian Hall and Adri Mehmeti, the names starting to make n...

Seattle beats Real Salt Lake 2-0

Seattle beats Real Salt Lake 2-0

Goals from Musovski and Rusnák, both assisted by Arriola, gave Seattle Sounders FC a win that confirmed their favorite status against Real Salt Lake at Lumen Field.

Cali wins first leg 3-2 at Santa Fe, final still up for grabs

Cali wins first leg 3-2 at Santa Fe, final still up for grabs

The Sugarcane Growers jumped ahead with a resounding 0-3 in Tunja, but a brace from Zamorano pulled Santa Fe right back into the fight ahead of the return leg at Palmaseca.

Van Dijk denies blame for Dutch World Cup exit

Van Dijk denies blame for Dutch World Cup exit

The Dutch captain pushed back on claims that he was the one who pushed for the five man backline against Morocco, insisting the whole team fell short at the World Cup.

Aubameyang set for knee meniscus surgery

Aubameyang set for knee meniscus surgery

Deportivo's top scorer this season with five goals will have surgery this Thursday in Madrid after carrying discomfort since the match against Betis.

Kaptein Strike Gives Chelsea Tight 1-0 Win Over Austria Wien

Kaptein Strike Gives Chelsea Tight 1-0 Win Over Austria Wien

Wieke Kaptein's 10th-minute goal decided a match that was far more even than the final score suggested.

Barcelona come back to rout Paris FC 5-2

Barcelona come back to rout Paris FC 5-2

Despite conceding an early goal, Pere Romeu's side answered with four goals before halftime in a dominant display featuring a brace from Pajor and a standout performance from Graha...

Lyon thrash Servette 0-8 to lead

Lyon thrash Servette 0-8 to lead

Katoto and Dumornay powered a historic rout that blew past anything the pre-match projections had suggested.

93rd-Minute Penalty Leaves 0-0 Unresolved

93rd-Minute Penalty Leaves 0-0 Unresolved

VAR flagged a handball inside the box in favor of Roma Femminile in the dying seconds, but the match ended before the outcome of the penalty kick was known, leaving the score 0-0 b...

LaLiga EA Sports

Christensen injury complicates Barca's defense

With the Dane out for roughly three weeks, Flick is weighing Gerard Martin, Kounde and academy product Hafiz Gariba ahead of the October 25 Clasico.

Liga Profesional de Argentina

Nicolás Diez explains why he turned down Racing

The Argentinos Juniors coach said the decision came down to gratitude toward the club and respect for his current contract.

Santi Mina: 4-year sentence made final

Santi Mina: 4-year sentence made final

The court confirmed the sexual abuse conviction from 2017 and also rejected the victim's appeal, which had sought to upgrade the charge to sexual assault.

Ronaldo pushes back on Portugal retirement rumors

Ronaldo pushes back on Portugal retirement rumors

The forward admits he considered stepping away from the national team after the World Cup, but says he'll keep going until he feels he has nothing left to give.

Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg after June collapse

Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg after June collapse

The Dane ended his deal with the German club, which ran through 2027, in order to stay close to his family after the cardiac episode he suffered during a Denmark friendly.

Deportes

Gareca: "Anybody can coach, even big clubs"

The Tiger opened up about his return to the game, how much his second stint at Velez hurt him, and why he still wants to coach despite the risk.

Tyler Adams praises USA's young talent

Tyler Adams praises USA's young talent

The captain points out that the 13 debutants called up by Pochettino arrive with less pressure and more time to develop ahead of the next World Cup.

    
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