News of soccer

Messi to put Barça drama behind him as Albiceleste seek fast start

07-10-2020 01:04 Lionel Messi will take a break from his Barcelona soap opera as he bids to fire the Albiceleste to the World Cup in Qatar.

CONMEBOL confirms World Cup qualifying to begin in September

23-04-2020 12:27 South American qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, will begin in September, the region's governing body CONMEBOL said on Friday.

Lollapalooza among shows postponed by officials due to coronavirus

12-03-2020 14:13 Football, concerts, and public demonstrations are being cancelled and suspended as public officials advise against gathering of large crowds.

Mauricio Pochettino speaks on Spurs exit, coaching insecurity

22-12-2019 22:37 In his first interview since being replaced by José Mourinho last month, the Argentine coach and former international reflected on the challenges he faced in the Premier League with Spurs.

Brazilian football is on the road to self-destruction

11-10-2019 08:00 A conspiracy of blunders and malfeasance by professional football’s elite handlers has squandered talent and left Brazil's cherished national institution in shambles.

by Mac Margolis

Court of Arbitration for Sport member tells Messi to apologise

16-07-2019 08:19 Gustavo Abreu, an Argentine member of the Court of Arbitration for Sport, says Albiceleste's captain should apologise for behaviour at Copa América, warning he will be punished for allegations made.

Messi gets one more shot at winning a major title with the Albiceleste 

06-06-2019 08:00 Barcelona captain plays down national teams chances at the Copa América. But the tournament in Brazil is perhaps his best remaining chance to win something with Argentina.