Messi says he won't play for Argentina at Paris Games
Lionel Messi said he will not be part of Argentina's squad for the Paris Olympics as he is no longer at an age where he can play in every tournament.
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FA to fund police unit to combat online abuse of England players, says CEO
The Football Association (FA) will provide funding to the police to aid in the prosecution of individuals who abuse England's players on social media, the governing body's CEO Mark Bullingham said ahead of the European Championship.
Chargers' Joey Bosa: Would be 'cool' to play with brother Nick - ESPN
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Chargers outside linebacker Joey Bosa, who took a pay cut to remain with the team this season and was the subject of offseason trade rumors, said he has had conversations about playing with his brother, Nick, the San Francisco 49ers' All-Pro OLB, though they have never been serious.
Nowhere to Hyde as Dubs loom; FRC proposals welcome
Before I get onto the very interesting FRC (Football Review Committee) proposals, there's the small matter of a full round of football fixtures, with another meeting of Mayo and Dublin getting top billing.
NFF, ministry to meet on reviving 2026 World Cup campaign
Gafaar urges federation to restructure technical committee, scouting system
Germany Braced For Euro 2024 Kick-Off With France, England The Favourites
Euro 2024 kicks off on Friday in Germany as the continent's footballing heavyweights prepare to fight it out over the next month with the aim of taking the crown away from reigning champions Italy. Germany play Scotland in the opening game in Munich and the host nation are hoping their journey will continue all the way to the final in Berlin on July 14. It is the first time the country has hosted a major men's international tournament since the 2006 World Cup, and it is a mouth-watering setting after the underwhelming nature of the last European Championship.
Christian Pulisic, Matt Turner Rescue US In 1-1 Draw With Brazil
The United States bounced back from their 5-1 defeat to Colombia to earn a morale-boosting 1-1 draw with Brazil in their final warm-up game before the Copa America on Wednesday. US skipper Christian Pulisic's rasping first half free-kick ensured a share of the spoils for Gregg Berhalter's side after Brazil had taken the lead through Real Madrid striker Rodrygo at Orlando's Camping World Stadium. Berhalter, who faced calls to resign after watching his team get dismantled by Colombia on Saturday, had challenged his players to deliver an improved performance against the five-time World Cup winners.
India Legend Sunil Chhetri Pays Tribute To Croatia Great Luka Modric
Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri paid tribute to Real Madrid and Croatia great Luka Modric, just days after the Croatian himself congratulated Chhetri for his international career. On the eve of Chhetri's final India match against Kuwait, Modric had sent a video message wishing him good luck for the game. Now, Chhetri has responded to the tribute. The Indian great called Modric a "superstar", and wished Modric an injury-free Euro 2024. Modric, the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner, will take on Spain, Italy and Albania in Group B of Euro 2024.