Ahead of friendlies against Germany (Oct. 14 in East Hartford) and Ghana (Oct. 17 in Nashville), here’s a look back at last month’s U.S. men’s national team’s September gathering in St. Louis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The “Behind the Crest” episode provides behind-the-scenes footage, including Weston McKennie‘s baseball skills and locker-room talks, and field-level highlights […]
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Watch (highlights): Newcastle United thump Paris St. Germain
Newcastle United, in the UEFA Champions League for the first time in two decades, beat Paris St. Germain, 4-1, on matchday 2 of Group F play. Miguel Almiron, the Paraguayan 2018 MLS champion with Atlanta, opened the scoring at St. James’ Park and the hosts were up 3-0 — thanks to Dan Burn and Sean […]
Watch: The super solo golazo by Real Madrid's $110 million man
Jude Bellingham, a summer acquisition from Borussia Dortmund for a $110 million transfer fee, assisted and scored amazingly in Real Madrid’s 3-2 UEFA Champions League win over Napoli that was decided on a goalkeeper own goal. Bellingham scored after receiving the ball near the center circle despite at least five Napoli defenders within reach of […]
Watch (trailer): 'Messi Meets America'
The first three episodes of the six-part Apple TV+ documentary on Lionel Messi‘s MLS adventure debuts on Oct. 11. The docuseries promises behind-the-scenes footage of the Argentine great’s “immersion in America,” including his remarkable run while leading Inter Miami to the Leagues Cup title.
Watch: The superb assist by Toluca's Marcel Ruiz
Toluca’s short-lived lead in its 1-1 tie with Chivas Guadalajara came with a finish from Ricardo Marín set up sublimely by Marcel Ruiz.
Watch: Harry Kane's seven goals in five Bundesliga games
England captain Harry Kane goes into Saturday’s Bayern Munich game against RB Leipzig after a stellar start since joining the German club: Seven of Bayern’s 18 goals in five games. A win against fifth-place Leipzig will put Bayern back in first place, now occupied by Borussia Dortmund thanks to its 3-1 win over Hoffenheim on Friday.
Watch: The Top Dog of canine soccer field invasions
As avid readers know, we relish relaying footage of dogs making mid-game appearances. This canine invasion — the hound is so focused on the ball — may be most impressive pooch interruption yet. It occurred during the Mexican second division clash, Alebrijes de Oaxaca vs. Dorados de Sinaloa.
Watch: Diogo Jota's excellent back-heel goal
The 26-year-old Portuguese Diogo Jota capped Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Leicester City with a slick strike while facing away from goal. The victory sends Liverpool into to a Carabao Cup round-of-16 clash with Tyler Adams‘ Bournemouth Oct. 31.
Watch: Justin Jefferson vs. Vinicius Jr.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, the NFL’s ambassador to Brazil, befriended Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr., last summer and conjured up this multi-sport competition.
Watch: Bayern Munich stars enjoy Oktoberfest after 7-0 win
The Sept 16-Oct. 3 Munich Oktoberfest is expected to attract 6 million visitors. Sunday’s Lederhosen-clad revelers included Bayern Munich players Harry Kane, Thomas Müller, Jamal Musiala and Co. — a day after beating VfL Bochum, 7-0. Kane scored his first Bundesliga hat trick in the rout.
