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Doug McIntyre Soccer Journalist U.S. men’s team manager Mauricio Pochettino learned plenty about his team during two games earlier this month (a 2-0 loss to South Korea and a 2-0 win over Japan). He even experimented with a three-man defensive line, a potentially intriguing wrinkle moving forward.   There’s also still an awful long way…

Erling Haaland might have had a misstep coming off a bus, but he was once again on point when it came to the pitch.  Haaland scored five goals in Norway’s 11-1 blowout win on Tuesday over Moldova and helped his country take a step toward qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer. Erling…

Ousmane Dembélé won the Ballon d’Or for leading Paris Saint-Germain to its first Champions League title and Aitana Bonmatí received the women’s award for a third successive year on Monday. Dembélé succeeded Manchester City midfielder Rodri to become the sixth Frenchman to win it after Raymond Kopa, Michel Platini, Jean-Pierre Papin, Zinedine Zidane and Karim…

Guillermo Ochoa’s AEL Limassol debut ended in disaster, as the Mexican goalkeeper conceded five goals in a heavy 5-0 loss to Omonia on Monday.  The setback capped a turbulent summer in which Ochoa served as a Gold Cup backup and saw a move to Spanish side Burgos collapse before landing in Cyprus to chase regular…

Arsenal winger Max Dowman could become the youngest player in Champions League history if he features at Athletic Bilbao when the new-look format returns on Tuesday. Dowman, who became the second-youngest Premier League player last month, is 15 years, 259 days. This is the second season of the league phase format with 36 teams playing…

When did Ronaldo make his international debut? Ronaldo made his senior international debut in 2003 when ex-Chelsea and Real Madrid defender Carvalho was still part of Portugal’s playing ranks. He is now working alongside Roberto Martinez in a coaching capacity. Three trophies: Ronaldo’s international honours Said role has allowed him to reunite with Ronaldo, who…

Messi’s workload being carefully managed Messi has nursed more knocks at club level this season, forcing him to miss the odd game for MLS side Inter Miami. His workload is being carefully managed by club and country, with no unnecessary risks being taken. GOAT has hinted at international retirement The South American GOAT recently took…

Lionel Messi had a first-half assist before scoring two goals in the second half to take over the league lead and propel Inter Miami to a 3-2 victory over D.C. United on Saturday night. Messi scored the go-ahead goal in the 66th minute before adding some insurance in the 85th. He has 22 goals this…

Lionel Messi went to watch some soccer on Friday. He didn’t say a word about his own future. The Inter Miami star — who is closing in on a contract extension that will keep him with his Major League Soccer club through at least the 2026 season and likely beyond — showed up to watch…

Spain and Lamine Yamal took top spot from Argentina and Lionel Messi in the FIFA men’s rankings published on Thursday, and lead for the first time since being dethroned as world champion in June 2014. Spain’s two-win start to a 2026 World Cup qualifying group this month — against Turkey and Bulgaria — lifted the…