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The only person in his country to ever have a McDonald’s gold card was this legendary soccer coach
3+ hour, 53+ min ago (280+ words) The German coach reshaped Denmark's national team and was once handed a rare lifetime pass by the fast-food giant. Sepp Piontek, widely regarded as the man who dragged Danish soccer into the modern era, died on Thursday, February 19, at the…...
“Despair”: When a U.S. goalkeeper scored in the Premier League - but delight turned to devastation
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (1252+ words) On this day 22 years ago, goalkeeper Brad Friedel scored a dramatic late goal in the Premier League. But it's not a happy memory for the American. It is, surely, a shoo-in on any soccer fan's list of the Things You…...
Manchester United and the fax that changed Keylor Navas’ Real Madrid career
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (1638+ words) A three-time consecutive Champions League winner and still active, nearing 40, Keylor Navas chats with AS before his documentary launch. Keylor Navas (San Jos, Costa Rica, 1986) has enjoyed a life that smiled on him because he earned it. As a child…...
Philippe Coutinho to LA Galaxy: The real price for the Brazilian free agent
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (281+ words) The Galaxy are interested in Coutinho, but signing him would require an international roster slot and a significant investment. Philippe Coutinho has terminated his contract with Vasco da Gama after returning to his hometown in 2024, citing dissatisfaction following criticism from…...
Jurgen Klopp spotted in Italy: This is the former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool manager’s new role
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (363+ words) The former Liverpool manager has kept a low profile since leaving Anfield but he popped up at the Winter Olympics this week. Jurgen Klopp ended his nine-year spell in charge of Liverpool in 2024 and insisted that he will not take…...
Ryan Reynolds’ viral reaction to Wrexham’s Hollywood FA Cup draw
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (349+ words) The Hollywood star posted his reaction online after his football club got a top-tier draw in the FA Cup. Longman's cross was met by Josh Windass, whose far-post flick saw Wrexham's FA Cup dream continue. Ipswich were the defeated side…...
Premier League holds $248 million advantage over Real Madrid and Barcelona
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (217+ words) English clubs are raking in the prize money from the three European competitions. At club level, the top earners are dominated by English sides. Arsenal's near $57 million haul is followed by Bayern Munich on about $54.3 million, with Liverpool third at…...
The controversial Premier League offers Jürgen Klopp turned down after leaving Liverpool
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (360+ words) Two of Liverpool's biggest rivals pushed to hire Klopp, but the former Reds boss refused to cross the Premier League divide. His much-debated move as Red Bull's global football director gave him a chance to reclaim a normal life. "In…...
Champions League 2025-26 knockout phase playoffs: Teams, schedule, dates, times and how it works
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (449+ words) Full UCL playoff schedule, qualified teams, away goals rules and key dates through the 2026 Champions League final. The Champions League knockout phase playoffs begin on Tuesday, February 17, and conclude on Wednesday, February 25, when eight teams will secure their spots in…...
Real Madrid to face tough UCL games without key forward
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (213+ words) Rodrygo will not feature for Real Madrid in their key Champions League game as he serves a suspension. Sailing through the air at thousands of feet above the ground at speeds unmatched by any living creature, Real Madrid left behind…...