Barranquilla, Colombia — Becoming the first-ever U-17 Women’s Pan American Championship gold medalists, the USA Softball U-17 Women’s National Team (WNT) finished the tournament with a perfect 8-0 record after defeating Mexico, 2-0, in the finale Saturday night at Edgardo Schemel Stadium. Caitlynn Neal went the distance in the circle for the Red, White and Blue,…
FIFA 19 web app: How to get an early start on your Ultimate Team
EA Sports are building up to the launch of their newest instalment of the game and players will already be thinking about their Ultimate Team squad FIFA fans can already start building their Ultimate Team squads with the release of FIFA 19 just around the corner. The latest iteration of EA Sports’ football game series…
Firmino-inspired Liverpool win battle of world's best attacks in Champions League classic
The Brazilian came off the bench to fire home a last-gasp winner in a five-goal thriller as the Reds’ attacking machine outscored PSG’s at Anfield Thiago Silva had billed this as the battle of the world’s two best attacks. And after 90 breathless, enthralling minutes at Anfield, we can understand what he meant. Liverpool and…
'They are trying to destroy my brother' – Ronaldo's sister calls for 'justice' after red card
Katia Aveiro has jumped to the defence of her sibling after he was left distraught by the first sending off in his long Champions League career The sister of Cristiano Ronaldo has launched a furious attack on her brother’s critics following Wednesday’s red card, accusing them of trying to destroy him while promising that justice…
FFF chief suggests Benzema's France career is 'finished'
Noel Le Graet, the president of the French Football Federation, does not think the Real Madrid forward will play for the national team again Karim Benzema’s hopes of resurrecting his France career have suffered a serious blow after the French Football Federation’s (FFF) president said the Real Madrid star is “finished” on the international stage. Benzema…
'There is not just one solution' – Pochettino weighs in on Mourinho-Pogba row
The Portuguese manager must trust his “experience and intuition” in dealing with the star midfielder, according to the Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino insisted there is no single correct approach to managing player relationships following criticism of Jose Mourinho’s handling of Paul Pogba. Manchester United boss Mourinho and his star midfielder shared a frosty exchange in training on…
Rangers vs Rapid Vienna: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview
Steven Gerrard’s men are seeking to build on a fine point picked up in Spain a fortnight ago when they play host to the Austrians at Ibrox Rangers have given themselves a Europa League platform from which to build after they twice came from behind to draw with Villarreal 2-2 in Spain a fortnight ago….
Verratti one of the best in the world – Tuchel
The German praised the midfielder’s starring role in the club’s 6-1 thrashing of Red Star Belgrade ahead of Sunday’s game against Lyon Thomas Tuchel believes Marco Verratti is among the best players in the world and can help the Paris Saint-Germain fans fall in love with his team. PSG have made a flying start to…
MLS Review: Zlatan hits 20th, Dallas clinches playoff place
The big Swede has his team alive and well in the MLS playoff chase after another star showing as he reached the 20-goal mark for the season Zlatan Ibrahimovic was at it again for the LA Galaxy on Saturday, scoring twice to hit the 20-goal mark on the season and lead his side to a…
Hazard's defensive contribution pleases Sarri
The Chelsea boss was delighted by his star man’s defensive work in the Blues’ 1-1 draw with Liverpool Eden Hazard’s defensive contribution in the 1-1 draw against Liverpool on Saturday pleased Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri. Hazard scored a sublime solo effort at Anfield in the EFL Cup in midweek and netted his seventh goal of…