Ronaldo Becomes 1st to Score in 4 Different European Championships

Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo became the first-ever footballer to record a goal in four different UEFA European Championships when he found the back of the net during Wednesday’s 3-3 draw with Hungary, per ESPN Stats & Info. One of the world’s greatest stars perhaps came into Wednesday’s game eager to reassert his dominance. His sustained success over the soccer landscape... 

Messi Becomes Argentina’s All-Time Leading Goalscorer

Argentina forward Lionel Messi scored the 55th international goal of his career during Tuesday’s 4-0 win over the United States in the Copa America semi-final, breaking a tie with Gabriel Batistuta as the all-time leading goalscorer in Argentina history, per ESPN Stats & Info. But first, La Albiceleste took a 1-0 lead in the third minute when Messi sent a perfect aerial through ball... 

Can Roger Federer Claim 6th U.S. Open Title, Become All-Time Leader in Open Era?

The 2014 U.S. Open is here and 17-time grand slam champion Roger Federer is looking to capture his 6th Open title. If he brings home the prestigious award, he will own the most titles in the Open era. Who could stand in the way of Federer and history? Will Roger ultimately become the winningest U.S. Open champion in the Open era? Watch as Bleacher Report caught up with former ATP tennis player... 

Spain’s Xavi Retires as 2nd-Most Capped Player in Nation’s History

Barcelona midfielder Xavi will retire from international play as the second-most capped player in Spain’s history, per ESPN’s Paul Carr. The longtime Barca superstar logged 133 matches for the senior national side, placing him 23 short of goalkeeper Iker Casillas, who is still active for Spain with 156 caps to his name. Recently selected to replace retired defender Carlos Puyol as Barcelona’s... 

United States’ Donovan Retires as Nation’s All-Time Leader in Goals and Assists

Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan, who plans to retire at the end of this season, will finish his career as the all-time leading scorer for the United States men’s national team, with 57 goals in 156 international games, per ESPN Stats & Info. Donovan, the second-most capped player in USMNT history, is also the proud owner of numerous other records. His 58 career international assists... 

Germany Becomes 1st European Team to Win World Cup in Americas

With Sunday’s 1-0 defeat of Argentina in the World Cup final, Germany became the first-ever European team to win a World Cup title in the Americas, per ESPN Stats & Info. Nine of the 10 Cups held in Europe have been won by European sides, while each of the seven tournaments held in the western hemisphere had featured a South American winner, until Germany broke the streak on chance No. 8. Brazil... 

Germany’s Sami Khedira 10th to Win World Cup and European Cup in Same Year

When Germany triumphed 1-0 over Argentina on Sunday, German midfielder Sami Khedira became just the 10th player in footballing history to win the World Cup and European Cup in the same year, per ESPN’s Paul Carr. Khedira, a rumored transfer target of both Chelsea and Arsenal this summer, started for Real Madrid on May 24 in the 2014 UEFA Champions League final, which ended with a 4-1 extra-time... 

Germany Becomes 3rd Country to Win World Cup at Least 4 Times

With Sunday’s 1-0 extra-time defeat of Argentina in the World Cup final, Germany joined Italy and Brazil as the only four-time winners of the tournament, per ESPN FC. Brazil, of course, have won a record five times, most recently at the 2002 tournament in South Korea and Japan. Italy are even with Germany on four World Cup titles, having most recently triumphed at the 2006 tournament in Germany. Had... 

Germany Now with 5 Players to Score at Least 10 World Cup Goals

German forward Thomas Mueller extended an impressive national record in Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal win over Brazil, becoming the fifth German to score double-digit goals in his World Cup career.  Remarkably, Brazil—who took a 7-1 drubbing at the hands of Germany on Tuesday—are the only other country with even two players who have scored 10 goals on the game’s biggest... 

Germany Set to Play in World Cup Final for Record 8th Time

After demolishing Brazil in one of the most memorable semi-final games in World Cup history, Germany are set to make their record eighth appearance in the final, per ESPN’s Paul Carr. Brazil and Germany had previously been tied with seven final appearances apiece, with the winner of Tuesday’s game assured of taking sole possession of the record. It wasn’t long before it became clear... 

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