ES Metlaoui · Ligue 1 · Midfielder · #0 · Côte d'Ivoire · 26 yrs
Spain were held to an unexpected draw as Cape Verde held on to secure a point in their first-ever World Cup game. The goalless result means the newcomers have a chance to reach the first knockout round while Spain will seek to bounce back from the shock in their next game against Saudi Arabia. Elsewhere, France prepare to face Senegal, but will coach Didier Deschamps unlease his attacking power?
Argentinian’s legacy has no need for another World Cup but return allows hosts to witness his international curtain callIt’s a moment more iconic than any other in the 30-year history of Major League Soccer. Lionel Messi, then 36, standing over a free kick 30 yards from goal, days after completing a shock move to the United States. On that night in the summer of 2023, deep into the dying moments of his US debut, Inter Miami were in need of a miracle.With one brilliant stroke of his left foot, Messi delivered. His game-winning free kick, placed just out of reach of the opposing goalkeeper, was a work of art. It rolled back the years, reminiscent of the brilliance that had by then already solidified his stature as the greatest player in the history of the sport. Those in attendance who weren’t screaming were simply wide-eyed and slack jawed, in disbelief at what they’d seen. Continue reading...
At its worst, the World Cup is hard to like. It’s a crass and obvious exercise in predatory economics. FIFA’s leadership knows there is no price that people won’t pay for love. But at its best, this glorious league of nations is the world’s biggest empathy machine.
Iran and New Zealand will meet at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday evening, as both nations begin their 2026 World Cup campaigns in Group G. Iran will see this as a major chance to start the tournament with three points, while New Zealand returns to the World Cup stage for the first time […] The post Prediction: Iran vs New Zealand appeared first on SoccerNews.
