World Cup 2002: USA v Iran 1998 – ‘The most politically-charged football match’
BBC Sport takes a look back at the “politically-charged” build-up to USA’s match with Iran at the 1998 World Cup....
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USMNT optimistic about future: ‘We can be giants eventually’
Doug McIntyre Soccer Journalist AL RAYYAN, Qatar – For the last four years, Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and the rest of the U...
France is ready to rain on Lionel Messi’s parade
Laken Litman College Football & Soccer Analyst DOHA, Qatar — The sound was sort of haunting. Following Argentina’s decisiv...
Cristiano Ronaldo likely to sign for Saudi’s Al-Nassr FC
According to the publication, he will soon go to Riyadh to sign a contract until 2030, where he will spend 2.5 years as an actor, an...
Leo Messi’s World Cup win, Warriors, Becky Hammon highlight Joy’s Top 10 moments of 2022 | THE HERD
Joy Taylor reflects on the biggest sports moments of 2022, including Leo Messi winning his first career World Cup, the Golden State...
Argentina friendly in mainland China canceled following Lionel Messi’s absence
An Argentina soccer friendly in China next month was canceled on Friday in more fallout from Lionel Messi failing to play in a club...
Brazil fails to qualify for 2024 Olympics amid struggles in 2026 World Cup qualifying
Brazilian soccer fans were already in a funk after a year that saw a string of poor results, a coaching void and a political tug of...
Iran win Men’s Indoor Hockey Asia Cup for ninth time
the Iranian team defeated Singapore (8-0), Thailand (10-4), Tajikistan (37-0), Kazakhstan (5-3) and drew Malaysia (3-3) in their pre...
Iran ranks 1st in IFBB Men’s Junior World C’ship
Iran Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (IBFF) hosted three international events on Dec. 7-11 including World Junior Bodybuilding C...
Brazilian soccer’s rebuild mired in doubt amid a long wait for Carlo Ancelotti
SAO PAULO — Brazil is about to start its sixth attempt to add a sixth star to its famous soccer shirt. The vibe is very different fr...