Former Senegal midfielder Papa Bouba Diop, who scored the first goal of the 2002 World Cup against France, has died at the age of 42, world governing body FIFA said on Sunday.
"FIFA is saddened to learn of the passing of Senegal legend Papa Bouba Diop. Once a World Cup hero, always a World Cup hero," the world governing body said in a statement on Twitter.
Barcelona responded to last weekend’s defeat to Atlético Madrid by comfortably beating Osasuna 4-0 at the Camp Nou on Sunday. Martin Braithwaite opened the scoring, Antoine Griezmann hit an incredible volley before setting up Philippe Coutinho for Barça’s third and Lionel Messi got the fourth with a sweet sweep of his left foot.
Before the match, the life of Diego Maradona — who spent two seasons with Barcelona between 1982 and 1984 — was honored with his No. 10 shirt placed in the middle of the pitch.
Since the untimely death of Diego Maradona earlier this week, we’ve seen tributes to the iconic figure all across the footballing world, from the Champions League to MLS. But Maradona’s influence was not limited to the sport he singlehandedly redefined, as Saturday’s All Blacks Maradona tribute illustrated.
I write these lines fearing to be unprofessional, as I can only do it as a heartbroken fan who's lost his childhood hero.
Many years ago I travelled the world for months, visiting some of the poorest countries in the planet. One day, as I was walking in Myanmar, I sat down on the sidewalk to watch two skinny kids without shirts nor shoes grab two stones and make a goal in the dirt, to then play a penalty shootout with a very worn out ball. I did not know what they were saying but I understood a few words, when the shooter said 'Messi' and the goalkeeper said 'Keylor Navas.'
The Vanderbilt kicker for Saturday’s SEC showdown against Mizzou could make history. The Vanderbilt football program is having the goalkeeper of the university’s women’s soccer team suit up.
Sarah Fuller, a senior soccer player, is likely to break a massive barrier and become the first woman to play in a Power-5 college football game.
Historic moment for college football
Vanderbilt is turning to women's soccer player Sarah Fuller to be its place-kicker on Saturday.
The world of soccer suffered a devastating loss on Wednesday when news broke that Argentinian legend Diego Maradona died of a heart attack. He turned 60 in October.
BUENOS AIRES — Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona, widely regarded as one of the game's greatest ever players, died of a heart attack on Wednesday, his lawyer said.
Maradona, 60, had recently battled health issues and underwent emergency surgery for a subdural haematoma several weeks ago.
He suffered a heart attack at his home in the outskirts of Buenos Aires on Wednesday, Argentinian media and acquaintances of the former player said.
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez declared three days of national mourning.
These kids won't have to worry about missing out on playing soccer during a second lockdown - after their dad turned their back garden into a pro football pitch. Carl Dooley forked out £7,000 on transforming the family's back garden into a 3G football pitch - complete with floodlights, bespoke graffiti panels, and a professional astroturf surface for his kids to play on. Wife Hayley was left fuming when he initially told her he wanted to bulldoze the couple's patio and garden at their home in Redditch, Worcs.
English singer and 2012 X Factor winner, James Arthur, was banned from soccer gambling apps. Arthur told sources that he had some “massive wins”. The apps banned him after he won on numerous matches.