Tag: Soccer

England penalties vs Switzerland analysed: Buddy system, Pickford bottle, crucial pauses

Watching England’s penalties in their shootout victory over Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarter-final, it would be tempting to think: why do people...

Brazil out, Uruguay win on penalties, most fouls in 2024 Copa America

If you were expecting a beautiful, free-flowing encounter between two South American giants, you picked the wrong game.This was the dirtiest game in...

Euro 2024 day 23: England's 'cheat code' water bottle and can Netherlands go all the way?

The semi-final line-up for Euro 2024 is complete.With France and Spain having assured themselves of places in the last four yesterday, England and...

The story behind the viral photos of Lionel Messi and a baby Lamine Yamal

“It was a difficult photo to take,” Joan Montfort tells The Athletic. “We can say I sweated some blood to take it.“(Lionel) Messi...

No Vinicius Jr for Brazil against Uruguay: Over to you, Endrick

“People are always saying that Brazil have to learn to play without our big stars. I think now is the moment. Others will...

Canada wins penalty shootout against Venezuela, faces rematch with Argentina in Copa America semifinal

An American is headed to the Copa America semifinal, but he doesn’t play for the U.S. men’s national team. He coaches Canada.In what...