Positives for Republic of Ireland despite 2-0 loss to United States
The Republic of Ireland have been beaten 2-0 by the United States in the women's senior international friendly in Texas.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 To Feature 12 Groups Of Four Teams
The expanded 2026 men's World Cup in North America will start with 12 groups of four teams in a change from the original planned format of 16 groups of three, football's world governing body FIFA announced on Tuesday. The next World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be the first to feature 48 teams, a sharp increase from the 32 sides at last year's tournament in Qatar. "The revised format mitigates the risk of collusion and ensures that all the teams play a minimum of three matches, while providing balanced rest time between competing teams," FIFA said.
DeSantis urges Biden to let unvaccinated Djokovic enter US for Miami Open
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has called on US president Joe Biden to allow Novak Djokovic to compete at this month's Miami Open despite the world number one being unvaccinated for Covid-19.
Man United drawn with Real Betis in last 16 of Europa League
NYON, Switzerland: Manchester United were paired with Real Betis in the round of 16 of the Europa League on Friday, giving the 2017 champions another Spanish opponent after eliminating Barcelona. United will host the fifth-place Spanish team on March 9 in the first leg at Old Trafford, where Barcelona were beaten 2-1 on Thursday to complete a 4-3 aggregate victory. “They are a playing team, a skillful team,” Man United manager Erik ten Hag said of Betis, who his team played in a friendly during the mid-season break for the World Cup.
UEFA opens inquiry into fan attack on Sevilla goalkeeper
NYON, Switzerland: UEFA has opened an inquiry after a fan in Eindhoven ran onto the field and punched Sevilla’s goalkeeper during a Europa League match. Marko Dmitrović wrestled the fan to the ground after being attacked late in Thursday’s match against PSV Eindhoven.
Pickford agrees new contract to stay at Everton
LONDON: England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has agreed a new contract with Everton to end speculation over a move to a Premier League rival. The 28-year-old, approaching the last 12 months of his contract, had been linked with a move to Tottenham among other clubs but has agreed to stay at Goodison Park, even though the contract has not yet been signed. Pickford — a £30 million ($36 million) signing from Sunderland in 2017 — has made more than 200 appearances for Everton and new manager Sean Dyche believes he can continue to improve.
US women clinch SheBelieves Cup with 2-1 win over Brazil
FRISCO, Texas: Alex Morgan and Mallory Swanson scored and the US defeated Brazil 2-1 on Wednesday night to win the SheBelieves Cup for the fourth straight year.
2024 Copa America to be held in the United States
South America's top national team competition, the Copa America, will be held in the United States in 2024 and feature 10 teams from South America's CONMEBOL and six teams from the CONCACAF region.