Without their “Europeans” Christian Pulisic (Chelsea) and Weston McKennie (Juventus), the United States won at the end of the match on Saturday night (1-0) in a friendly opposition at home against a selection of Bosnia and Herzegovina composed only of local players and reduced to ten from the 40th minute (direct red for midfielder Amar … Read more
A 2018 MLS winner, Atlanta United has been less prominent in the North American Championship since. Ejected from the play-offs last season, the Georgia franchise has regained some color by reaching the second phase of the 2021 season a few days ago (5th in the Eastern Conference). – – In the process, Carlos Bocanegra (42), … Read more
OL and PSG remain inseparable at the top of the women’s elite before meeting on November 13 in Lyon for a possibly decisive duel. The two top names both signed on Sunday a 7th success in as many days. – – Slight advantage to the Lyonnaises in this fight (again) at a distance since they … Read more
End of black series for Miami Inter Miami, which remained on six defeats in a row, woke up on Wednesday night on its Fort Lauderdale lawn against Toronto (3-0) and can still hope to rally the play-offs (11th in the Eastern Conference at six points 7th and last qualifying place). Blaise Matuidi came into play … Read more
Former American defender of Stade Rennes (2008-2010) and Saint-Etienne (2010-2011) Carlos Bocanegra, 42, was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame in the United States on Saturday in Texas. – – The former captain of the US selection (110 capes between 2001 and 2012, 64 armbands) still holds the record for goals scored by a … Read more
Bolivian striker Marcelo Martins is the subject of disciplinary proceedings initiated by the South American confederation for having criticized the organization of the Copa America in Brazil despite the Covid-19 pandemic which is raging in the country. Himself among five Bolivian players tested positive and unavailable for the entry of their team in the tournament … Read more
A decision on who will host the Copa America from June 13 will be made by next week and Chile could join Argentina as co-hosts, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) said on Thursday. – – The South American counterpart of the Euro was to be held jointly in Colombia and Argentina, but CONMEBOL withdrew … Read more
All suffer but not all so much. In a football Europe that the pandemic could bleed “From 6.5 to 8.5 billion euros in 2020 and 2021”, according to Andrea Agnelli, boss of Juventus Turin and the European Club Association, the ten richest teams among the eighth-finalists of the Champions League (FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern … Read more
The full draw for the 32nd of finals (way L1-L2) Dunkirk or Amiens – Metz Reims – Valenciennes or Chambly Dijon – Lille Bordeaux – Toulouse or Niort Brest – Pau or Rodez Angers – Rennes Clermont or Grenoble – Monaco Lyon – Châteauroux or Ajaccio Nîmes – Nice Strasbourg – Montpellier Nancy or Sochaux … Read more
A 49-year-old man suspected of posting racist insults online against West Bromwich Albion midfielder Romaine Sawyers during the Baggies’ heavy defeat at home on Tuesday night against Manchester City (0-5) , was arrested and taken into custody on Friday evening, West Midlands police said. Police say they are continuing their investigation into another perpetrator of … Read more