Romário: Brazil need Neymar to win World Cup
Brazil do not have a chance to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup unless Neymar plays, according to the legendary Romário.
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has said he has begun talks over a new deal but insisted he has “no idea” if he will remain at Anfield next season. (Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk confirms contract) There is ongoing uncertainty over the future of a trio of Liverpool’s key players, as the contracts of Van Dijk,…
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has voiced his displeasure about the new VAR procedure taking in place in this week’s Carabao Cup semifinal first legs. Editor’s Picks 2 Related In a trial measure, referees will explain VAR decisions to the crowd via an in-stadium microphone in Arsenal’s clash against Newcastle United on Tuesday and when Tottenham…
DORTMUND, Germany, Dec 11 (Reuters) – Substitute Ferran Torres scored twice including an 85th-minute winner as Barcelona earned a hard-fought 3-2 victory at Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday to move to the brink of qualification. In a pulsating five-goal second half, Torres struck twice in 10 minutes after coming on in the…
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 6, 2025, 10:37 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Richard Ledezma is in discussions with PSV over a new contract. Joris Verwijst/BSR Agency/Getty Images PSV Eindhoven are in…
Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon has called upon his teammates to “stay humble” after they beat Arsenal 4-0 on aggregate in the Carabao Cup semifinals. Gordon scored the second goal in Wednesday’s 2-0 second-leg victory at St. James’ Park that secured Newcastle’s passage to the Wembley Stadium showpiece on March 16 after Jacob Murphy had…
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce made six saves while earning a clean sheet against Brazil on Saturday in her first appearance for the U.S. women’s national team. Her toughest test of the day, however? “The first whistle,” the 28-year-old said, smiling as she spoke about nerves ahead of that game. Such is the current…