Tag: Soccer

How Uruguay vs Colombia descened into chaos – and the questions raised by the ugly scenes

What should have been a showpiece game in the semi-final of the Copa America in Charlotte on Wednesday night descended into something more...

The Netherlands' new pain: this wasn't a golden generation, but it was a golden opportunity

Four Netherlands players are trailing Ollie Watkins as he tussles with Stefan de Vrij. Watkins shoots.As one, their stride sways. Their chins rise...

Uruguay players, Colombia fans clash in stands after Copa America semifinal

A number of Uruguayan players, including Darwin Nunez, appeared to clash with Colombian fans after the semifinal of Copa America on Wednesday night.Following...

Uruguay 0-1 Colombia takeaways: Argentina await Colombia in the final, Munoz sent off

And breathe. And perhaps locate the nearest defibrillator, just in case, because just the bare bones of this match are probably going to...

Ollie Watkins, Cole Palmer, and an England goal that was worth the wait

Cole Palmer gets onto the ball, midway into the Netherlands’ half. Five rows in front, a thirty-something-year-old man grabs his father’s shoulder.The Chelsea...

It’s Coming Home: Is England fan anthem Three Lions a dream, boast or way of life?

A version of this article was first published the last time football was supposed to be coming home — during Euro 2020 on...