Alexis Mac Allister, Julian Alvarez and Paulo Dybala were on target as Argentina tightened their grip on South America’s 2026 World Cup qualifying tournament with a 3-0 win over Chile on Thursday. Mac Allister swept in a low finish three minutes after half-time to break the deadlock at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires against […]
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Young Mauricio Pochettino’s soccer upbringing
Mauricio’s young life and soccer education could not have been more different than what the USMNT players he will coach experienced.
Report: Mauricio Pochettino emerges as ‘a top target’ in coaching search
Pochettino, reported The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio, is “seen by some as the favorite in the pool” of candidates being considered.
Summer Moves
The New England Revolution acquired Argentine winger Luca Langoni from Boca Juniors.
France win over Argentina sparks ugly scenes in Olympic grudge match
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the only goal to put the hosts into the Olympic semi-finals on Friday with a 1-0 win, joining Spain, Morocco and Egypt.
France showdown with Argentina spices up men’s quarterfinals
The last-eight clash is in many ways exactly what was needed for a competition lacking in star names and struggling to attract attention from the general soccer public.
Olympics: France sets up Argentina showdown in men’s quarterfinals
The USA also advanced with a 3-0 win over Guinea.
Soccer on TV
On Monday, there are seven games in Argentina. Olympic action resumes on Tuesday.
Chaos and crowd trouble at Olympics
Morocco beat Argentina 2-1 in their opening game of the Olympic men’s soccer tournament.
Star names in short supply in men’s Olympic soccer tournament
The men’s football tournament at the Paris Games will be largely devoid of star attractions.
