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Should Russia Be Banned From The World Cup? There’s Historical Precedent

This week, Russia initiated an unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, the largest attack on a European nation since World War II. Amid global condemnation of the needless aggression and as Vladimir Putin turns his country into an international pariah, sports organizations have quickly moved to strip Russia of major events. While soccer isn’t the primary concern in Eastern Europe right now, many in the footballing world are wondering: Will FIFA ban Russia from the World Cup? Can UEFA kick Russian clubs out of its competitions?

Tea Time With David Episode 12

The18's David Moore breaks down the week in soccer while sipping on some tea.

Episode 12 Topics include: an American Wins the World Cup, Messi Misses A Penalty, and the Laws of Physics are Broken

Hope Solo Attacks Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe Over USWNT Settlement

Hope Solo had some choice words for Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe on Wednesday. The former U.S. goalkeeper used a Twitter thread to blast the USWNT players for Tuesday’s landmark settlement with the U.S. Soccer Federation, saying it was “an easy out of a fight they were never really in.” It highlighted the divide in opinion over whether the settlement was good or bad for women’s soccer in the U.S.

Neymar Unleashes His Obsessive Love For Batman During The New Cape Crusader's Movie Premiere

It's rare to spot a soccer star in fan mode, but on Monday night, Neymar looked like a child fulfilling his biggest dream during the international premiere of "The Batman." PSG's maestro was THE special guest at the event held in Paris and had the chance to snatch some pictures alongside Robert Pattinson (Batman) and Zoë Kravitz (Catwoman), the two main stars in the movie.

"The Bat, the Cat, and @neymarjr are kicking into high gear in the Batmobile," posted the official account of the film, showing Neymar's joy.

Árbitro Marco Antonio Ortiz Está En Guerra Contra Las Calcetas Cortadas En La Liga MX

El árbitro Marco Antonio Ortiz protagonizó un inusual momento durante el partido entre Tigres y Atlético de San Luis, luego de enviar a cinco jugadores felinos a cambiar sus calcetas para cumplir de esta manera con las normas oficiales de indumentaria dentro del campo de juego.

De hecho, no habían pasado ni diez minutos cuando Florian Thauvin, André-Pierre Gignac, Javier Aquino, Diego Reyes y Rafael Carioca comenzaron a desfilar hacia la banda para obedecer el mandato del silbante.

Se Tiene Fe: Alan Mozo Descarta A Bad Bunny Porque Piensa Que Estará En Catar

Alan Mozo sueña con un boleto al Mundial de Catar 2022. Y si bien no es un jugador regular en las convocatorias de Gerardo Martino en la Selección Mexicana, el lateral derecho de Pumas está dispuesto a hacer un gran sacrificio para poder conseguirlo: no ir al concierto de Bad Bunny en el Estadio Azteca. 

El cantante de reggaetón tendrá una serie de presentaciones en México a finales de año, justo al mismo tiempo en que se juega el Mundial. Mozo es fanático del artista, pero dejó sus prioridades claras en una entrevista con Fox Sports.

Flavors of Football: Chocolate Cherry Old Fashioned

The18 presents a Chocolate Cherry Old Fashioned recipe in honor of Captain America himself, Christian Pulisic! And we're using, you guessed it, Hershey's chocolate bars!

Try it for yourself! And be your own hero at your next USMNT watch party.

Ingredients:

4 oz Bourbon

1 oz Maraschino Liqueur

8 dashes Chocolate Bitters

Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass. Fill glass with ice.

Stir smoothly until drink is chilled. 

Pour over single large ice cube.

Add cherry and Hershey Chocolate Square for garnish and enjoy!

Flavors of Football: The Best Tex-Mex Frozen Margarita

In honor of our Texan-Mexican hero Ricardo Pepi, we are bringing you The Best Tex-Mex Frozen Margarita recipe!

Try it yourself! And be your own hero at your next USMNT watch party.

Ingredients:

7oz tequila

3oz triple sec

3oz (fresh) lime juice

2oz agave

Add all ingredients to a blender. Fill blender full of ice. 

Blend until frothy. It should be icy but not watery. 

Pour and enjoy! Recipe serves 4 

LA Galaxy Estrena Su Jersey 2022 Con Chicharito Como Protagonista Y Revive Debate Ortográfico

A un par de semanas de su inicio, la MLS abrió su clóset y comenzó a mostrar los jerseys que usarán sus equipos durante la temporada 2022. Y entre ellos está el del LA Galaxy, equipo que recurrió a Javier Hernández para presumirla ante sus fans y el resto del mundo.

Jersey de LA Galaxy 2022

El nuevo uniforme del equipo angelino ha sido bautizado como el "City of Dreams Kit" (Ciudad de los Sueños) y abandona la franja diagonal que venía usando en las últimas campañas.

Sportsmanship: León's Chapo Montes Gets An Opponent's Red Card Downgraded To Yellow

A bad-blooded Liga MX clash between Pumas and León on Sunday ended with both sides having 10 men on the pitch, but Pumas could've gone down to nine in the final minutes if not for an incredible piece of sportsmanship from León's Luis "Chapo" Montes.

The two sides entered matchweek five separated by just a point, and the first half at Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Mexico City was finely poised with Santiago Colombatto giving León the lead in the 20th minute with a left-footed strike from 17 yards out before Rogério brought Pumas level just four minutes later.

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