SYDNEY—After missing out on Lionel Messi, Saudi Arabian soccer team Al-Hilal made a record 300 million euro ($332 million) bid for Kylian Mbappe on Monday, an offer which could see the France striker join Cristiano Ronaldo in the oil-rich kingdom. Paris Saint-Germain confirmed the offer for its player and has given Al-Hilal permission to open…
Women’s World Cup Roundup: Brazil, Germany Win Big
A hat trick from Ary Borges powered Brazil to a 4–0 victory against Panama in a Group F opener on Monday at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Adelaide, Australia. Borges scored in the 19th, 39th and 70th minutes and Bia Zaneratto tallied in the 48th to spoil Panama’s debut in the global tournament. Brazil,…
Lionel Messi Scores a Sensational Game-Winning Goal on a Free Kick in His Inter Miami Debut
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Some people paid hundreds of dollars to be able to say they were in the stadium for Lionel Messi’s debut for Inter Miami. Some paid thousands for their seats. The team’s owners committed well over $100 million just to have a chance at moments like this. So far, it looks like money well…
Sophia Smith Scores Twice for US in in 3–0 Victory Over Vietnam to Open the Women’s World Cup
AUCKLAND, New Zealand—Fresh-faced newcomer Sophia Smith teamed with captain Lindsey Horan to give the United States a balanced performance as the Americans breezed to another opening victory at the Women’s World Cup. Smith scored twice and the two-time defending champions beat tournament first-timers Vietnam 3–0 Saturday for the Americans’ 13th straight victory in a World…
Soccer-Dominant Spain Crush Costa Rica 3–0 in World Cup Group Opener
WELLINGTON—Spain began their Women’s World Cup campaign in scintillating fashion by beating Costa Rica 3–0 in their Group C opener on Friday thanks to an own goal and first-half strikes from Aitana Bonmati and Esther Gonzalez at Wellington Regional Stadium. The teams had played out a draw when they faced each other on their World…
New Zealand Opens Women’s World Cup With a 1–0 Upset Over Norway on Emotional 1st Day in Host Nation
AUCKLAND, New Zealand—On a day that started with tragedy, the Football Ferns triumphed. Hannah Wilkinson scored to open the second half and New Zealand went on to upset Norway 1–0 on Thursday for its first-ever win at the Women’s World Cup, hours after a shooting in downtown Auckland shocked the host nation. A gunman stormed…
Australia Opens Women’s World Cup With a 1–0 Win Over Ireland, Despite Sam Kerr’s Absence
SYDNEY—How much of a role Sam Kerr can physically play for Australia at the Women’s World Cup remains completely uncertain. Even if her time on the sidelines with a calf muscle injury is extended, though, Australia’s iconic striker still has important role to play for the tournament co-hosts after helping to inspire the Matildas to…
2 Shot Dead in Auckland Ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup Opening
A gunman has shot dead two people in the city centre of Auckland just hours before the start of the Women’s World Cup. Auckland Police said the serious incident that occurred at a construction site has been contained. Six people were reported with injuries, including one policeman who was critically injured and four members of…
2 Shot Dead in Auckland Ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup
A gunman has shot dead two people in the city centre of Auckland just hours before the start of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Auckland Police said the serious incident that occurred at a construction site has been contained. Six people were reported with injuries, including one policeman who was critically injured and four members…
2 Dead in New Zealand Shooting Ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup
A gunman has shot dead two people in the city centre of Auckland just hours before the start of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Auckland Police said the serious incident that occurred at a construction site has been contained. Six people were reported with injuries, including one policeman who was critically injured and four members…
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