The World Cup - Page 97

August 25, 2022

Diego Maradona's 1986 World Cup final jersey returned to Argentina Embassy by Germany's Lothar Matthaus

Soccer legend Diego Maradona's 1986 World Cup final jersey was brought to the Argentina embassy in Spain by the man he swapped it with at halftime, Germany's Lothar Matthaus.

August 25, 2022

UEFA Champions League draw: Barcelona pulls tough matchups as groups are set

The UEFA Champions League draw took place in Istanbul Thursday, and Barcelona was placed in yet another tough group as it aims for the round of 16 this season.

August 25, 2022

US Soccer Federation to announce World Cup roster on Nov. 9

The U.S. Soccer Federation will have coach Gregg Berhalter announce the roster for the upcoming World Cup on Nov. 9. The U.S. missed the last World Cup in 2018.

August 14, 2022

Alexi Lalas breaks down US men's soccer team's World Cup chances: 'They got a chip on their shoulder'

The World Cup is creeping closer and all eyes will be on the United States when Group B starts. The U.S. is in the same group as England, Wales and Iran.

August 10, 2022

FIFA looks to start World Cup one day earlier

Soccer's marquee tournament is now set to start one day earlier, where Qatar would play in the opening game in it's home country against Ecuador.

July 21, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo's future uncertain at Manchester United

Ronaldo has not shown up to pregame workouts amid rumors that Ronaldo wants to go elsewhere as he enters the twilight of his illustrious career.

July 12, 2022

Gareth Bale ready to win with Los Angeles FC, not retire: 'I still have many years to come'

Gareth Bale has signed with the Los Angeles FC and is making it clear he still has a lot of soccer left in the tank and wants to play for as long as possible

July 2, 2022

Ireland women's coach Vera Pauw says she was raped by 'prominent football official' as a player

Vera Pauw, who played for the Netherlands in the 1980s, revealed in a statement Friday that she was sexually abused by three members of the Dutch organization as a player.

June 30, 2022

Barcelona sells some of its television rights for financial assistance

Barcelona sold some of its television rights for over 200 million euros to help with its finances as the club has had significant struggles with financial.

June 23, 2022

FIFA approves 26-man squads for the World Cup to combat COVID-19

To try and combat COVID-19 FIFA expanded the roster size from 23 to 26 during the World Cup in Qatar which will start in November of this year