Canadians prove fearless, on and off field, in first men's soccer win in Europe in 14 years
Chris Jones is in Bucharest with Canada's men's soccer team as it continues preparations for next year's FIFA World Cup.
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A Tough Test Awaits the U.S. Men's Team. What's the Bar for Success?
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — It's been nearly two months since we last saw the United States men's national team in action. Expect one thing to remain the same.
Suarez banned six matches for Leagues Cup spitting furor: official
NEW YORK: Inter Miami star Luis Suarez has been handed a six-match suspension for his actions following last weekend’s stormy Leagues Cup final defeat to the Seattle Sounders, tournament disciplinary chiefs said on Friday. The 38-year-old former Uruguay, Liverpool and Barcelona star was sanctioned for spitting at a Sounders official after becoming embroiled in a melee following Miami’s 3-0 loss. A statement from the Leagues Cup Disciplinary Committee said Suarez’s suspension would only apply to next year’s edition of the tournament, although Major League Soccer “reserves the right” to impose additional punishment. Suarez’s Inter Miami teammate Sergio Busquets has also been given a two-match ban.
Italy blow past Estonia 5-0 with late surge in Gattuso debut
BERGAMO, Italy :Italy opened Gennaro Gattuso's reign with a 5-0 home win over Estonia in Friday’s World Cup qualifier, wasting chances for almost an hour before exploding in the final stages of the second half to turn dominance into a rout.
Norway coach Solbakken calls for faster ball kids in World Cup push
Norway are chasing their first World Cup spot since 1998 and coach Stale Solbakken is leaving nothing to chance as he pushes the Norwegian Football Federation to bring in faster ball boys and girls for the final qualifying matches.
Denmark vs Scotland LIVE score and goal updates from the World Cup qualifier
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’No curse’ on England, insists Tuchel despite near misses
LONDON: England manager Thomas Tuchel is adamant there is “no curse” upon his side as he looks to end their near 60-year wait for a major international trophy.England’s only previous major title came at the 1966 World Cup on home soil, defeating West Germany in the final.England came close several times to ending the drought under Tuchel’s predecessor Gareth Southgate, losing successive European Championship finals, as well as reaching the 2018 World Cup semifinals and the last eight in 2022.England’s women have enjoyed success under Sarina Wiegman, winning back-to-back Euros titles in 2022 and 2025, while the men’s Under-21 side are also double European champions after backing up their 2023 title with victory in Slovakia in June.“Not at all,” Tuchel said when asked if he felt extra pressure due to the women’s and youth teams’ successes.“If it is something, then it is a good omen and I was so happy for Sarina and (Under-21 coach) Lee (Carsley) because they made it and they made an extraordinary effort and a huge success with back-to-back victories...“It is possible (to win a trophy with England), there is no curse on English teams and it is a good omen and we will do our very best to follow their example.”England face Andorra on Saturday in qualifying for next year’s World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, before taking on Serbia in Belgrade on Tuesday.“I get a lot of tips, that’s for sure, but always in a friendly manner,” former Chelsea boss Tuchel said of his interactions with England fans.“Most of them just say, ‘Bring it home, Thomas’.
Promoted London City smash transfer record with Geyoro signing
MANCHESTER, England :London City Lionesses have made France international Grace Geyoro the most expensive women's player in history, signing her from Paris St Germain for a record 1.4 million pounds ($1.89 million).