Tag: International Football

Canada's win over USMNT shows Copa was no fluke as they ascend to be CONCACAF's top side

KANSAS CITY — As the Canadian men’s national team left Children’s Mercy Park, there were no grins of jubilation after a 2-1 win...

Republic of Ireland 0 England 2: Rice and Grealish defy boos, Gordon's pace proves key

England beat the Republic of Ireland 2-0 in their Nations League group fixture to give interim manager Lee Carsley a dream start.Declan Rice...

Why Niko Sigur chose Canada over Croatia: 'He’s got that savviness even though he's young'

KANSAS CITY – Niko Sigur relaxed his normally stern gaze, stood in front of grown men he had never met before and took...

Cristiano Ronaldo on scoring 900 career goals: 'I knew I would reach this number'

Cristiano Ronaldo spoke of his delight at scoring his 900th career goal during Portugal’s 2-1 victory over Croatia in the Nations League, stating...

How England won the battle with Ireland for Jack Grealish and Declan Rice

This is an updated version of an article first published in July 2021.The press conference was running suspiciously late. In the next room,...

Luis Suarez announces retirement from international football, leaving as Uruguay's top goal scorer

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 37. Through tears, the forward said his final...