The 2024 Copa América kicked off to a celebratory start on June 20 with Argentina’s victory over Canada. However, the joy of the game quickly faded as players from various teams began voicing their frustrations about the quality of the playing fields provided by CONMEBOL. Argentina’s coach, Lionel Scaloni, led the charge in criticizing the
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At 41 years old, Ronaldo has shown no signs of slowing down despite his age. Although he may not move as freely as he once did, his determination and leadership qualities still make him a vital part of the Portugal team. With a record-breaking international career coming to an end, will Ronaldo decide to continue
The U.S. men’s national team faces a crucial Copa América group stage finale against Uruguay with high stakes on the line. This match is considered the most important must-win game since the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with potential implications for future tournaments as well. The absence of World Cup qualification in 2026 due to being
Uruguay, a small country nestled between the soccer giants of Argentina and Brazil, has managed to achieve remarkable success in soccer despite its size and resources. The secret behind their success lies in the concept of Garra Charrúa, a warrior-like spirit inherited from the indigenous Charrúa people who fiercely resisted the Spanish conquistadors. This spirit
Playing soccer in extreme heat and humidity poses serious health risks to athletes, as highlighted by the recent incidents involving an assistant referee and a Uruguay defender during a Copa America match. These conditions can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke, especially in a sport like soccer that lacks built-in breaks for
Japan, a four-time Asian champion, has been drawn into a challenging group for the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team will face Australia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, China, and Indonesia in the upcoming matches. This draw brings back memories of previous encounters with Saudi Arabia and Australia in the
Major League Soccer (MLS) is facing a significant challenge in the upcoming 2026 season due to the World Cup. In order to avoid incomplete rosters and navigate the calendar effectively, the league has announced plans to take a break during the tournament. This decision will have a substantial impact on the scheduling and operation of
In a significant move to combat online abuse, FIFA announced that its social media tools designed to protect players will now be accessible to all 211 member associations and their teams. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the players’ union FIFPRO, aims to safeguard players from hate speech and harmful content on various social media
FIFPRO, the global players’ union, has taken a bold step by filing a legal claim against FIFA, the governing body of world football. This move comes after FIFA’s refusal to reconsider the rescheduling of the 32-team Club World Cup, despite threats from FIFPRO and the World Leagues Association (WLA) to take legal action. The legal
FIFA recently announced the game schedule for the 2026 World Cup, allowing hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States to anticipate where their games could potentially be after the group stage. The hosts already know their group stage destinations, with Canada opening in Toronto, Mexico in Mexico City, and the U.S. in Los Angeles. The