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The best players in the world prove themselves as such by going to the moment on the biggest stage when it's most important. That's exactly what Carli Lloyd did for USWNT at the 2015 World Cup.Although they were still revered as the biggest international team in the women's game, the United States had not won a World Cup in 2016 when the tournament in Canada rolled around, since the 99ers generation of Mia Hamm, Brandi Chastain and Brianna Scurry.In addition, they had not won a World Cup on foreign soil since the inaugural…

Amad Diallo has returned to Manchester United training after representing the Ivory Coast at the Olympics this summer and has been given a new squad number, 16 - the number that became known at Old Trafford by Roy Keane and Michael Carrick.But the teenage player, who completed a transfer worth up to £ 37m from Atalanta in January, can still leave on loan throughout the season to help his development with a promise of more consistent first-team chances.The competition for places will be fierce if he stays at Old Trafford,…

New Chelsea signing Romelu Lukaku has said he will be ready for the Blues' Premier League meeting with Arsenal on Sunday. Lukaku recently returned to the club from Inter for a record fee of 97.5 million pounds, after previously joining the Blues as a teenager in 2011. Much has changed since then, with the Belgian steadfastly establishing himself as one of the best strikers in world football. . It's here! ?A first chat with @ RomeluLukaku9 after his return to the club! ? #LukWhosBack- Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 16,…

Another week is in the books and the MLS Cup playoffs are competing.It is at this time of the season where the teams need their very best players to step up. Whether you're fighting for Supporters Shield or just to scratch the playoffs, difference makers, yes, they make all the difference.So, looking back on week 19, who are the best individual artists in MLS? Let's rank the top five.????? ?????Jonathan Klinsmanns ??????? performance to help us get the #MINvLA victory ✨ pic.twitter.com/zmmD7h1zaL- LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy)…

Confidence is the usual word associated with Real Madrid ahead of the start of a whole new season, but this time things are different.After the departure of their esteemed central defensive pair - Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane - fans have reason to be worried and a little pessimistic. It has not been the usual mammoth transfer window that Los Blancos has so often pulled off in the past as well.With only David Alaba through the door so far, the squad is too similar to the one that did not come to city rival Atletico in…

Lionel Messi is expected to make his debut in Paris Saint-Germain in his Ligue 1 meeting with Reims on Sunday 29 August. Messi has undergone a disrupted pre-season this summer, first led Argentina to the Copa America honor and then had his training disrupted by his shock departure from Barcelona. Barça had been desperate for him to stay in his boys' club and the forward also wanted to stay. Messi is one of five-star signings PSG have made this summer / John Berry / Getty ImagesHowever, La Pulga could not be offered new…

Kooxda kubadda cagta Chelsea ayaa lambarradii ay xidhnaayeen ka qaadday saddex ka mid ah ciyaartoydeeda, waxaanay u sheegtay in ay raadsadaan kooxo kale oo ay u ciyaaraan fasalkan ka hor inta aanu xidhmin suuqa  iibka ciyaartoyda ee labada toddobaadka hadhsan yihiin.Sida uu qoray wargeyska The Atheltic, Chelsea ayaa si rasmi ah waxay lambarradii uga wareejiysay saddex ciyaartoy oo aanay rajo badan ka qabin kartidooda iyo inay wax kusoo kordhin karayaan Stamford Bridge.Tababare Thomas Tuchel ayaa uu wargeysku sheegay inuu…

Granit Xhaka has signed a new three-year contract at Arsenal, which includes the possibility of extending his stay by another year. The new agreement represents a significant turnaround with Xhaka who is expected to leave the club earlier this summer. Roma even agreed on personal terms with the player, only for the two clubs to reach a standstill over their transfer fee. Xhaka was part of the team that lost to newly marketed Brentford on opening day / Shaun Botterill / Getty ImagesBefore that, the midfielder had been…

Xaaladda dhaqaale ee ay ku sugan tahay kooxda kubadda cagta Barcelona waa mid halis ah, waxaanay daynta lagu leeyahay gaadhay £1.15 bilyan oo Gini, xilli ay la dhibaatoonayaan bixinta mushaharooyinka ciyaartoyda.Madaxweynaha Barcelona ee Joan Laporta ayaa Isniintii maanta waxa uu daboolka ka qaaday xaaladda halista ah ee ay ku sugan tahay kooxdu iyo in xataa ay ku adag tahay in ay bixiso mushaharooyinka ciyaartoyda iyadoo uu ka maqan yahay Lionel Messi oo ay awoodi waayeen in ay sii haystaan.Laporta ayaa si ba’anu eedeeyey…

LA Galaxy goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann has revealed that he kept the fact that he started in the 1-0 victory over Minnesota United to himself before the game.The 24-year-old had played back-up for Jonathan Bond all season but entered starting XI for the first time in 2021 on Saturday.Have yourself one day, Jonathan Klinsmann. ?A massive free kick save in stoppage time! pic.twitter.com/fmDpPB7Nt3- Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 14, 2021And Klinsmann not only took the chance that Greg Vanney had given him; he grabbed it…