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These Are The Weird Old Guys Who Will Be Playing Olympic Soccer With A Bunch Of Kids

Men’s Olympic soccer is a weird experience. Not quite a major international as it is on the women’s side and not quite a full youth competition, the result is a bizarre amalgamation of young and old players on the 16 national team rosters. So before you wake up at 4 a.m. and wonder who in the holy name of Ted Lasso are these blokes running around in Japan, here’s a guide for the weird and notable over-age Olympic soccer players to watch this summer.

Has Jordan Pickford Finally Turned The Corner On His Career-Defining Inconsistencies?

For over half a decade now, Jordan Pickford has been billed as the next great English goalkeeper.

He represented the national team from the U-16 side onward, was playing senior football at age 17 and became a Premier League starter by 22.

Pickford was Sunderland's best performer in his first season as a regular in 2016/17, and he was even named to WhoScored?'s EPL team of the season in spite of the Black Cats' relegation.

Whether You’re Getting Up Early Or Watching On Delay, Here’s How To Watch Olympic Soccer In The U.S.

Maybe it’s just the nostalgia of waking up in the middle of the night to watch the 2002 World Cup, but something about the idea of throwing my circadian rhythm out of whack to watch soccer fills me with excitement. If you’re like me and want to watch the USWNT and/or Mexico men compete live in Japan this summer, here’s our guide for how to watch Olympic soccer in the U.S. And if you just want to watch the games later at normal human hours Stateside, we’ve got you covered, too.

Recognize These Clubs? Take This Test To See How Knowledgeable You Really Are In European Soccer

The Europa Conference League released the draw for its third round of qualifying on Monday. If you can recognize more than 31 of the following 98 clubs, then you outsmarted me and can claim my job.

When UEFA announced that a third club tournament, the Europa Conference League, would be held for the 2021-22 season, I was skeptical. Who the hell would play in this tournament? What obscure Moldovan city is Tottenham going to have to travel to? 

The Best Halftime Snacks To Play Like The Best

You know the cliché: It’s halftime and the soccer moms are bringing out orange slices and juice boxes for the youngsters. That’s so 90s. In the summer of 2021, soccer players young and old want something more to fuel their recovery, whether before, after or during a match. Here are the best halftime snacks to have your team playing like the pros.

Best Halftime Snacks

Apple + Peanut Butter

Cabecita Rodríguez Gana El Balón De Oro Liga MX Y Comandará Al Equipo De Estrellas Vs La MLS

No hubo alfombra roja ni mucho glamour. La pandemia por Covid-19 obligó a una entrega a distancia del Balón de Oro 2021 de la Liga MX, en una ceremonia transmitida por TUDN, con Paco Villa y Adriana Monsalve como anfitriones. La ocasión también sirvió para anunciar a los convocados que tendrá la liga en el Juego de Estrellas ante la MLS, el próximo 25 de agosto.

¡Al Fin! El Fútbol Mexicano Regresa Con El Campeón De Campeones: ¿Dónde Ver Cruz Azul Vs León?

Si bien la sobredosis de fútbol nunca es un problema, es probable que ya estés un poquito aburrido de los torneos de selección y lo único que quieras ver ahorita sea al Pollo Briseño disputando un balón con el Colorado Aristeguieta, la voz de comando de Aldo Rocha o al Tuca Ferretti de malas pulgas en su nuevo equipo, el FC Juárez. Es probable también que no lo quieras reconocer, pero seamos sinceros: extrañas la Liga MX como cuando no tienes tu celular en las manos.

PSG’s Potential Starting XI Next Season Is Absolutely Filthy And Will Be A Failure If They Don’t Win Champions League

Paris Saint-Germain is the clear favorite for the best summer transfer window. The Parisian club hasn’t even remotely broken the bank as the potential PSG starting XI 2021 continues to get beefier.

According to Transfermarkt’s player market values, PSG has signed about $200 million worth of talent this summer. The club has only spent $83.6 million. The free transfers of Sergio Ramos, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Georginio Wijnaldum have come in clutch for PSG.

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