Lionel Messi’s debut for Inter Miami was written like a Hollywood script. The Argentine legend banged home the free kick in stoppage time to give his new club a major win in the opening match of the League’s Cup. Miami will face Atlanta United in the second and final match …
Read More »Chelsea Sign Enzo Fernandez For Record Fee
After a month lengthy negotiation process, Enzo Fernandez transferred to Chelsea from Portuguese club Benfica in a record €121 million deal. https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/1620778371134128129?s=20&t=uKVjWGPWsRhWHN-_R1DP5A Fernandez’s transfer is the most expensive in Premier League history. The move surpasses the previous record, Jack Grealish’s 2021 transfer to Manchester City. Grealish’s fee was €117.5 million. Fernandez’s fee …
Read More »Argentina Wins World Cup
Throughout previous World Cups, Lionel Messi had been let down by Argentina. In the past, the squad lacked talent or came up just short of victory. Many were fearful that Messi’s last shot at lifting the World Cup trophy would be fruitless, but Argentina finally came through for their captain. In …
Read More »World Cup Group C Preview
The World Cup is less than 10 days away and all 26-man squads have been finalized. Thirty-two teams have arrived in Qatar with the hope of achieving the greatest trophy in the sport. Group C proves to be one of the most stacked groups heading into the World Cup. It's …
Read More »Lionel Messi Confirms Qatar Will Be His Last World Cup
The term “last dance”, like “he is him” and “got that dog in him”, has become overused. It is often used to describe an athlete’s last foray into major competition. Many use the term undeservedly, saying that a season is their last and that it’s championship or bust (cough, Aaron …
Read More »Norway Faces England in Replay of 2015 WWC Round of 16
Today, at 3 p.m., the quarterfinals of the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France kicks off. Norway and England will face each other, just as they did in 2015. In Canada, England got the better of Norway, coming back from a goal down to win 2-1. https://twitter.com/FIFAMuseum/status/1144227359219953665 England’s Path to …
Read More »England Face Underdogs Cameroon in Round of 16
In the first phase of the knockout rounds, England’s Lionesses will face the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon. While their nickname may suggest one thing, Cameroon come into the clash as heavy underdogs. Starting Lineups Lucy Bronze, Steph Houghton and Jill Scott remain in the starting lineup for England. Cameroon move …
Read More »England Wins Group D, Scotland Falls
Group D teams decided their fate today in Matchday 3, which saw England face Japan and Argentina face Scotland. Heading into the matches, England led the way with six points, followed by Japan with four, Argentina with one and Scotland with zero. England Secures First Place Having already qualified for …
Read More »Group D Matchday 2 Recap: Japan Dominant Against Scotland, and Argentina Fall Prey to Lionesses
Heading into Matchday 2 of Group D, the qualifying spots for the knockout rounds were largely up for grabs. England led the group with three points via a win over Scotland, while Argentina and Japan sat tied in second with one point apiece. Scotland rounded out the group with no …
Read More »Matchday 2 for Group D: Scotland Versus Japan and England Versus Argentina
Matchday 2 of Group D in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup sees Scotland taking on Japan and England facing Argentina. Matchday 1 Recap In case you missed it, here’s a quick rundown of what happened on Matchday 1. Scotland vs. England England came into this one as the heavy …
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