Did no one at The FA think to flag how much Thomas Tuchel’s head resembles a certain vegetable? A bad omen if ever there was. However, with the inquest in full swing, I feel it’s important not to rest the blame solely at the feet of the German while others choose to set pitchforks alight. … Read more
Key events Oh man, imagine what a vibe this was. Argentina fans flood the streets of Buenos Aires to celebrate win over England – video Share “We have to give some credit to Argentina,” reckons Chris Holmes. “A lot of the criticism for Tuchel and the England players suggests that it was a conscious decision … Read more
Former Chelsea forward Sam Kerr began her second spell with Gotham FC in front of the largest ever crowd for a women’s sporting event in New York City. Over 42,000 fans turned out at Citi Field for Gotham’s 1-0 victory against Washington Spirt in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Usually home to Major League … Read more
Time for a trivia test. The 2010 World Cup in South Africa was an assault on the senses, as the rainbow nation hosted a memorable tournament played out to the soundtrack of vuvuzelas. You will surely remember the sounds, but were you watching closely enough? Let’s find out. We have picked 20 stars of the … Read more
Waffle House and Carolina barbecue, the Auburn War Eagle and Boston Harbor boat parties, ranch dressing and bacon-wrapped everything. Welcome to America. The United States boasts a tremendously eclectic culture, and, let’s be honest, sometimes it’s super weird and inexplicable, even to some Americans. So many things across the 50 states — they each have … Read more
Jameis Winston traded the gridiron for the world’s game this offseason, taking on maybe the best summer job of all time. The FOX Sports World Cup correspondent (and former Heisman Trophy winner and current Giants quarterback) has marched with the Oranje Army. He’s honored tradition with Japanese fans. He’s marched a goat in a GOAT … Read more
ATLANTA STADIUM — Watching Argentina’s coach speak the day before his team produced one of the most epic semifinal comebacks in World Cup history, it was impossible not to think that Lionel Scaloni was trying to soften the potential blow for the soccer-crazy nation’s almost 47 million citizens. La Albiceleste has been so successful under … Read more
Once Gordon put England ahead in this latest stormy episode of an old and bitter rivalry, Tuchel decided on a rearguard action. That had worked for England in their knockout wins over Mexico and Norway – but it would not against a Messi-inspired Argentina. Tuchel replaced goalscorer Gordon with defender Ezri Konsa with 18 minutes … Read more
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. Well, not to this lot anyway. On a day of ceaseless rolling noise under Atlanta’s vast refrigerated dome, England reached the end of the road, the end of their own capacities at this World Cup, the end of the gears within this team. Mainly they … Read more
Leigh-Anne Pinnock is expecting her third child with husband Andre Gray. The singer shared the pregnancy news on Instagram with a video filmed inside a recording studio. The clip opens with close-up shots of Pinnock and then zooms out to reveal her baby bump. “As one chapter ends, another begins,” she captioned the post. Pinnock, … Read more