Entire starting XI revealed ©TM/IMAGO Beckham builds the play from the back with a long pass. The ball reaches Ballack on the right wing via Stoichkov and Breitner, whose cross is met by Klinsmann in the middle, leaving him with a simple finish. This was how one of the more curious articles in Transfermarkt’s history … Read more
The “Cold Weather Advisory” warns anyone in Kansas City that “dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.” And yet, on Wednesday night, with forecasted temperatures dipping below 4 degrees Fahrenheit, Sporting Kansas City and Inter Miami are scheduled to play … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo holds a lot of records in world football but his scoring exploits in the Champions League are among his most impressive feats. The Portuguese icon leads the way in top European scorers ever with a staggering total while his legendary rival Lionel Messi is just behind. 13 Ronaldo’s goal record under the old … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a historic 2024, and it’s fair to say he was handsomely rewarded for his efforts. Age was no obstacle for the Portuguese icon as he became the first men’s footballer to score 900 career goals, as well as playing in a record sixth European Championship at Euro 2024. 6 Ronaldo is the … Read more
With Manchester City not quite firing on all cylinders this season, the reigning champions have decided to make moves in the January window to fuel the second half of their season. One other reinforcement due to land in the coming weeks is Argentine wonderkid Claudio Echeverri, who has been compared to a certain eight-time-Ballon-d’Or-winning compatriot … Read more
Sami Khedira firmly believes Cristiano Ronaldo is ahead of Lionel Messi in the ‘greatest of all time’ debate. talkSPORT hosts Andy Goldstein and Darren Bent were joined by Real Madrid icon Khedira on Drive to discuss the Club World Cup. 3 Khedira quickly gave his verdict on the GOAT debate Khedira kicked off his career … Read more
Will the streets ever forget Hugo Rodallega? Definitely not in Wigan at least. The Colombian spent six seasons in the Premier League with Wigan Athletic and Fulham, becoming his country’s second-highest appearance maker (154) in England’s top flight and third-highest scorer (29). 5 Rodallega downed Messi’s Argentina and the press tried to make out he … Read more
The 2024 calendar year has been one to remember in world soccer. There was heavy Spanish flair all year long with Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph, Real Madrid winning the Champions League, Rodri taking home the Ballon d’Or and Los Blancos not showing up for the ceremony. Stateside, a new era began for the U.S. women’s … Read more
Lionel Messi once sent out Christmas gifts to 160 different players back in 2020, including 13 from the Premier League. Just days before Christmas, Messi scored his 644th goal for Barcelona against Real Valladolid – breaking the legendary Pele’s record for the most strikes for one club. Beer company Budweiser, who Messi was associated with, … Read more
We all love re-living our youths and the current yearn for nostalgia has seen a boom in the sports trading card industry. Nothing ever beat that feeling of opening a pack of stickers and finding the player you needed to complete the set – imagine if that was a job? 4 Jack Whyte has gone … Read more