Soccer
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We’ve got content highlighting the best of the best in the world of soccer, both past and present. Read about current news around the world, as well as coverage of star players such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The much-maligned Manchester Coty star Raheem Sterling and the England National Team scored a history-making win getting past its ‘German jinx’ to make the Euro 2020 quarterfinals. It was a big day for England’s new hero who has long-been the target of British fans’ and media scorn.
France’s 22-year-old superstar, Kylian Mbappe choked in a big spot and missed a penalty during a shootout where UEFA Euro favorite France was upset by Switzerland. This means the last two major international football tournament defending champs ae out of Euro 2020 and the field is more wide open than ever.
Austin FC failed to score in Q2 Stadium for a second consecutive week while holding the defending MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew scoreless.
Leicester City star Jamie Vardy has bought a stake in the Rochester Rhinos, a dormant American soccer franchise. His role in reviving the team is the basis for a documentary by the producers of Last Chance U.
An old tweet that resurfaced shortly after she landed an endorsement and advisory role with Victoria’s Secret is creating problems for U.S. Women’s Soccer Team midfielder Megan Rapinoe.
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, Wales’ Gareth Bale, and three Frenchman headline the list of the highest-paid players’ Euro 2020 has. Even with all the big names, there are several highly-paid footballers who aren’t in Euro 2020, including the highest-paid soccer player in the world in 2020, Argentina’s Lionel Messi.
Cristiano Ronaldo moved two Coca-Cola bottles from his interview table and cost the brand $4 billion in market share.
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver finally earned his chance to start for an MLS club and he’s made the most out of his opportunity.
The UEFA Euro 2020 tournament (which is now UEFA Euro 2021) has everyone asking, who can be the next Cristiano Ronaldo? There are a few potential answers playing in the tournament. They include France’s Kylian Mbappe, England’s Phil Foden, and Ronaldo’s young Portugese teammate, Joao Felix who will help Ronaldo try to defend Portugal’s title.
International soccer tournaments can sometimes make relationships between feuding countries worse. This is the case in the Euro 2020 tournament where new Ukraine jerseys have angered neighboring Russia. A map on the jersey that includes the disputed territory of Crimea has led to Russian politicians responding fiercely.
