Karim Benzema Not Selected for France Euro 2016 Squad: Latest Comments, Reaction

Karim Benzema will not feature at UEFA Euro 2016 this summer after it was confirmed on Wednesday that France coach Didier Deschamps won’t select the Real Madrid striker. Benzema confirmed the news on Twitter, as translated by ESPN FC: The former Lyon frontman—who was charged in relation to the sex-tape case surrounding team-mate Mathieu Valbuena earlier this year—won’t play a part in the tournament hosted in his home country. Les Bleus will now look to the likes of Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann and Anthony Martial to fill in for Benzema up front, hoping the absence... 

USMNT Watch: Wood Bags Brace, Hyndman Nets Critical Winner

One of the top stories in American soccer this year got even better on Friday, as Bobby Wood continued his fantastic season in front of the net for Union Berlin. But Wood wasn’t the only USMNT-eligible player who netted a critical tally for his club this weekend. U20 midfielder Emerson Hyndman played the role of hero for Fulham and handed the Cottagers a lifeline in the Championship relegation battle.  In addition to the goals scored across the pond, a few big names in the USMNT talent pool provided their teams with strikes during Saturday’s action in Major League Soccer.  We’ll... 

USA vs. Colombia Women’s Soccer: Time, TV Info, Live Stream for Sunday Friendly

Colombia face the unenviable task of facing the United States women’s national team for the second time in four days on Sunday in an international friendly. The South American side were hammered 7-0 in the first of their double-header on Thursday, with the USWNT turning on the style with some devastating stints of attacking football. With the memories from that clash still fresh, it’s going to be intriguing see what the reaction will be from both teams when they square off again. With United States manager Jillian Ellis set to give some other players in the squad a chance ahead of the... 

Why Harry Kane Not Wayne Rooney Should Be England’s Attacking Spearhead

Harry Kane’s goal in England’s 3-2 win over Germany satisfied on almost every level you could want as a football fan (supporters of the losing home side excluded). The determination beating Thomas Muller to the loose penalty-area ball. The audacity to deceive both the Bayern Munich man and Arsenal‘s Mesut Ozil with—in the week the Dutch maestro died—a simultaneously practical and sublime Cruyff turn. Then the composed bottom-corner finish that brought Roy Hodgson’s team back into the game from two-nil down (all from the 3:36 mark on the video below). It was a... 

USA vs. Colombia Women’s Soccer: 2016 Friendly Date, Time, TV Info, Live Stream

The United States women’s national soccer team will continue its preparations for the Summer Olympics with a doubleheader of friendly games against Colombia this week, the first of which will be played at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut, on Wednesday. It’s a chance for Jill Ellis to run rule over a squad that has been performing to a very high standard lately, as it continues to benefit from the momentum of last summer’s Women’s World Cup win. But Colombia is certainly a diligent opponent and a team that will put the world champions... 

USMNT Watch: Miazga Makes 1st Chelsea Start, Pulisic Impacts Dortmund’s Win

After a rocky week on the international stage, the United States men’s national team received a needed boost in the youth department in Europe on Saturday.  Matt Miazga and Christian Pulisic, who are both expected to be a part of the USMNT squad for years to come, made an impact in wins by Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund in two of Europe’s biggest domestic leagues. In addition to the success of the youngsters across the pond, Clint Dempsey followed up his strong performance from Tuesday’s win over Guatemala with an important strike in Seattle.  We’ll have news on... 

Lionel Messi Left in His Pants After Giving Away Clothes as Souvenirs

It was a successful international break for Argentina, who recently beat both Chile and Bolivia in 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers to significantly improve their chances of making the tournament. As ever, it was Lionel Messi who led the way, captaining the side and scoring a penalty in Tuesday’s 2-0 win over the Bolivians. But the night didn’t end there for Messi, as CONMEBOL staff called the attacker in for a random drugs test. And despite having one of the most famous faces on the planet, the Barcelona superstar was still required to provide proof of his identification before his examination. On... 

Improving and Evolving England Give Roy Hodgson Time to Tinker with His Squad

After the delight of Berlin, the frustration of Wembley Stadium. It’s the nature of international football that far too much is read into far too little, but what England’s games against Germany and the Netherlands demonstrated was that manager Roy Hodgson’s side are capable of rapid-flowing football but defensively suspect. There are still some doubts, but thinking on who makes the squad has crystallised over the past week. The flaws at the back have been apparent for some time now, but the realisation that this England side can play the sort of rat-a-tat moves that are... 

Commanding Win over Guatemala Is Just Short-Term Fix for USMNT’s Struggles

COLUMBUS, OH — From the time the first whistle blew on Tuesday night at Mapfre Stadium, the United States men’s national team experienced a comforting feeling inside the home of the Columbus Crew.  There is nothing fancy about the ground in Ohio, but it has become a site where the Yanks thrive. The 4-0 win over Guatemala on Tuesday night moved the USMNT‘s record in Columbus to 8-0-3 overall and 7-0-2 in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying.  To dumb it down a bit, Mapfre Stadium is the happy place of American soccer. Whenever the Yanks are in the middle of a slump, they... 

Paraguay Draw Leaves Dunga’s Brazil on World Cup Back Foot and in Need of Change

The pressure continues to mount on Dunga after his Brazil drew 2-2 at Paraguay on Tuesday, a result that hardly even seemed possible for the Selecao with 15 minutes left. But while a late sprint helped save Dunga‘s bacon, he’ll know that the marathon nature of South American qualifying gives him time to right the ship. That said, with just two wins from their opening six matches, Brazil are in obvious need of an adjustment or two. With six rounds—or one-third—of CONMEBOL qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the books, Brazil currently sit outside the qualification zone.... 

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