Gareth Bale takes a shot during a World Cup qualifier between Wales and Austria in March. Bale, a standout for Real Madrid, has agreed to a deal with LAFC. (Matt Dunham/Associated Press) So, let me get this right: LAFC is helping Gareth Bale take down the United States? Once the world’s most expensive soccer player, …
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England’s World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan is set to retire from international cricket, with an official announcement expected as soon as Tuesday, according to the BBC. Under Morgan, England won the 2019 50-over World Cup — their first major global limited overs title — and reached the top of the one-day and Twenty20 rankings. But …
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Spain gave uncapped teenager Salma Paralluelo an international call-up on Monday for the women’s Euro 2022 in England, but will be without injured star forward Jennifer Hermoso. Hermoso, who recently signed for Mexican club Pachuca from Barcelona, has been ruled out of the tournament with a knee injury suffered shortly after joining up with the …
LAFC forward Latif Blessing jumps over New York Red Bulls midfielder Lewis Morgan during LAFC’s 2-0 win Sunday at Banc of California Stadium. (Ashley Landis/Associated Press) Cristian Arango and Diego Palacios scored three minutes apart in the second half as LAFC pulled away for a 2-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Sunday. …
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What should the USMNT starting lineup be for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar? Go on, keep thinking. You’re nearly there. Ah, you’ve come up with the same issues most of us are having: who is going to start at center back and center forward!? [ MORE: Full schedule for the 2022 World Cup ] …
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Qatar warned the general public Sunday against the use of unauthorized vehicle license plates with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 logo, after it was auctioned off dozens of number plates for hundreds of thousands of dollars. “It is prohibited to copy and install the World Cup logo on the vehicle number plate,” tweeted the …
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US forward Sophia Smith (11), pictured in front of Colombia midfielder Daniela Montoya, had two goals as the Americans beat Colombia 3-0 to extend their home unbeaten streak to 68 games. (David Zalubowski/Associated Press) Sophia Smith scored twice in the second half, and the US women’s national team beat Colombia 3-0 on Saturday night to …
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles FC has reached a deal with Welsh forward Gareth Bale to move to Major League Soccer after his departure from Real Madrid, a person close to the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke Saturday on condition of anonymity because the details of the 12-month deal are still …
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Wales captain Gareth Bale is set to join Los Angeles FC following his departure from Real Madrid, reports in Britain and the US said on Saturday. The Los Angeles Times, citing a Major League Soccer source with knowledge of the deal said the 32-year-old star will be eligible to play for LAFC from July 1. …
