4:59 PM ET Argentina claimed a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Netherlands on Friday to claim a spot in the World Cup semifinals after initially throwing away a two-goal lead in a late collapse in regulation time. Lionel Messi converted his penalty in the shootout and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez saved two attempts. Lautaro
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3:13 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent EDUCATION CITY, Qatar — Croatia were able to battle back and stun Brazil in their World Cup quarterfinal because they have been “raised as fighters,” according to goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic. Livakovic put in a man-of-the-match performance with 10 saves across the 120 minutes before also stopping Rodrygo‘s penalty in the
3:32 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent EDUCATION CITY, Qatar — Brazil coach Tite has hit back at suggestions a lack of organisation in the final minutes of extra time contributed to their World Cup exit. Brazil were leading Croatia 1-0 with just four minutes remaining of their quarterfinal when Bruno Petkovic equalised following a quick counter-attack.
4:25 PM ET Brazil‘s Neymar said on Friday he was unsure if he would play again for the national team after their heartbreaking World Cup quarterfinal defeat to Croatia on penalties. “Honestly, I do not know. I think talking now is bad because of the heat of the moment. Maybe I’m not thinking straight,” an
1:14 PM ET Brazil suffered a heartbreaking exit from the World Cup in a stunning penalty shootout defeat to Croatia on Friday. Neymar netted his 77th international goal in extra time — moving him level with legend Pele for the country’s all-time men’s goal record — but it proved not to be enough as Brazil
4:33 PM ET The United States Soccer Federation announced details of the 2023 SheBelieves Cup, with Brazil, Canada and Japan joining the US women’s national team in the competition. All three of the US’ opponents are ranked 11th or higher, with Canada at No. 7, Brazil at No, 9 and Japan at No 11. All
12:40 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — Gareth Southgate has insisted Ben White left the England camp for personal reasons and played down suggestions of a bust-up between the Arsenal defender and his assistant coach Steve Holland. The Football Association released a statement on Nov. 30 revealing that the 25-year-old was departing Qatar with an accompanying
1 Dominik Livakovic Saves 8 Shots 0 0 Shots on Target Fouls Committed 0 0 Fouls Against Assists 0 Discipline 0 Yellow 0 Red 20 Josko Gvardiol Goals 0 Shots 0 0 Shots on Target Fouls Committed 1 0 Fouls Against Assists 0 Offsides 0 Discipline 0 Yellow 0 Red 6 Dejan Lovren Goals 0
6:37 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent DOHA, Qatar — Portugal coach Fernando Santos has said it’s “high time” to leave Cristiano Ronaldo alone after facing another news conference dominated by questions about the striker. Speaking on Friday, Santos gave a detailed account of a conversation with Ronaldo during which he told the 37-year-old he would be
6:24 AM ET France captain Hugo Lloris said England are “ready” to compete for major international trophies under manager Gareth Southgate. They will face each other on Saturday for a place in the World Cup semifinals and have not met at a major tournament since they drew in the group stage of Euro 2012. –