Soccer - Page 29

January 8

Cristiano Ronaldo Scores His First Goal of '26 But Al-Nassr Slips in Standings

Ronaldo did score to move a step closer to his ambition of netting 1,000 career goals.

January 8

Brazil, France, Croatia, Colombia to Play Pre-World Cup Friendlies in USA

Brazil will play friendlies against France and Croatia in the U.S. as it prepares for this year’s World Cup.

January 7

Lamine Yamal Named Most Valuable Player In World Soccer With $400 Million Price Tag

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has been named as the most valuable player on the planet in the 2026 CIES' Football Observatory top 100 list.

January 7

Balogun: 'Nobody' Has Guaranteed World Cup Spot For USA Under Pochettino

Folarin Balogun says that Mauricio Pochettino has ensured that no U.S. men's national team players feel their place is guaranteed, which only makes the Monaco striker's recent goals feel all the more important.

January 7

Brenden Aaronson's Brace Not Enough To Overcome Late Drama vs. Newcastle

In what might go down as one of the best Premier League games of the season, Harvey Barnes scored in the 102nd minute as Newcastle beat Leeds 4-3.

January 7

Barcelona Routs Athletic Bilbao 5-0 To Reach Spanish Super Cup Final

Raphinha has scored twice as Barcelona routed Athletic Bilbao 5-0 in the semifinals of the Spanish Super Cup played in Saudi Arabia.

January 7

Former USA Midfielder Chris Armas Named Head Coach Of Kansas City Current

Former Colorado Rapids coach and U.S. team midfielder Chris Armas has been named head coach of the Kansas City Current.

January 7

Brazil Forward Neymar Extends Contract Through 2026 Season: 'Santos is My Place'

Brazil forward Neymar signed an extension with his boyhood club Santos amid FIFA Men's World Cup hopes and injury recovery.

January 7

Lionel Messi: 'I Don't See Myself as a Coach' in Post-Retirement Plans

Lionel Messi revealed ownership dreams over a coaching desire, as the Inter Miami star extended his contract through 2028.

January 6

Cristiano Ronaldo Has 'Recommended' Al-Nassr Sign Real Madrid Star

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly pushing Al-Nassr to launch a stunning raid for Antonio Rudiger.