Human Interest

Ukrainian Soldiers Tell National Teamers How Much They Want Ukraine At World Cup

LJUBLJANA — Ukraine will pour their heart and soul into ensuring they win their World Cup playoff matches as soldiers repelling the Russian invasion want the team to do everything they can to qualify, midfielder Taras Stepanenko said on Friday.

Ukraine, who last played against Bosnia & Herzegovina in a 2-0 victory in November, faces Scotland in a World Cup playoff semifinal on June 1, with the winner set to face Wales for a place in the finals against the U.S., England and Iran in Qatar later this year.

Su Nombre Es Ander: Raúl Jiménez Y Daniela Basso Presentan A Su Segundo Hijo

Si bien su presente en el Wolverhampton no es el mejor, fuera de la cancha Raúl Jiménez tuvo un par de importantes eventos que celebrar durante la semana. ¿El más relevante? El nacimiento de Ander, su segundo hijo junto a Daniela Basso.

Nace segundo hijo de Raúl Jiménez

Tanto el jugador como su pareja compartieron la noticia a través de sus redes sociales, confirmando que su nombre será Ander.

"Nos emociona mucho compartirles que nuestro bebé Ander llegó para llenar más de amor esta hermosa familia", escribieron ambos en sus respectivas cuentas de Instagram.

UEFA Bans Russia WNT From Euros And World Cup, Clubs Banned From Europe Next Season

UEFA has banned Russia from the Women's European Championship in July and from participating in qualifying for next year's World Cup following the country's invasion of Ukraine, European soccer's governing body said on Monday.

Portugal will replace Russia for the July 6-31 tournament in England, having lost to them in the qualifying playoffs. They will join the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland in Group C.

The Award For 'Best Title Celebrations Ever' Goes To Turkey's Trabzonspor

Since the Süper Lig's inception in 1959, only two clubs outside Istanbul have ever won the title. Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş and İstanbul Başakşehir have combined for 58.

It makes sense when you consider Istanbul's standing as the most populated of Turkey's 81 provinces, and the most populous European city, at 15,519,267 — almost three times more than Turkey's capital city and second-most populated Ankara.

Hope Solo Asks To Postpone Her Soccer Hall Of Fame Induction To Enter Rehab

Former USWNT star goalkeeper Hope Solo was supposed to join Clint Dempsey in the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2022, however she has now asked to be inducted next year. Solo posted on social media Friday that she is entering herself into an alcohol treatment program.

Soccer Loses One Of Its Greatest Agents — Mino Raiola, 54, Dies After Battle With Illness

Soccer agent Mino Raiola has died at the age of 54 in an Italian hospital after battling illness, his family said in a statement on Saturday.

Born in Italy, Raiola grew up in the Netherlands before becoming one of the most powerful soccer agents in the world, with clients including Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Erling Haaland and Paul Pogba.

Portland Timbers, Thorns Raise $500k For Ukraine With Mixed-Gender Charity Match

Portland has one of the greatest soccer communities in the U.S., and that community came together in beautiful fashion for a unique, mixed-gender charity match on Wednesday night at Providence Park. The “PTFC For Peace” match raised more than $500,000 for UNICEF USA’s relief efforts for children and families affected by Russia’s horrific invasion of Ukraine. 

A Timeline Of Abuse: How Women’s Soccer Coaching Hires Resulted In Decades Of Exploitation

To say 2021 was a bad year for women’s soccer in the U.S. would be an understatement of epic proportions. In October, The Athletic detailed horrifying allegations of verbal abuse and sexual coercion by N.C. Courage coach Paul Riley, sending shockwaves through the NWSL.

Nashville Soccer Stadium Geodis Park Is Now Largest In U.S.

Since the Columbus Crew opened the first soccer-specific stadium in the U.S. in 1999, Major League Soccer teams have waged an arms race for the best soccer stadium in the country. The new Nashville soccer stadium debuting on Sunday, May 1, 2022 — named GEODIS Park — will become the largest soccer stadium in the U.S.

World’s Greenest Football Club Promoted To EFL League One For First Time

Forest Green Rovers have long been an example for other clubs to follow for being the most environmentally conscious club in the world. Now they’re making waves on the pitch, too.

The world’s greenest football club earned promotion to EFL League One for the first time ever thanks to a 0-0 draw with Bristol Rovers on Saturday. The Rovers currently lead EFL League Two with 83 points, and Saturday’s point was enough to clinch a top-three place and promotion to League One. 

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