Ten summers have passed since West Ham moved into London Stadium, and many difficult winters have followed. The Hammers begin their new campaign on Saturday with a Carabao Cup first-round match against Portsmouth, a clear sign of their diminished status after relegation from the Premier League last season. A combination of problems has made this […]
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Robert Lewandowski struck twice on his first home appearance as the Chicago Fire edged Charlotte FC 2-1 on Saturday. The result gave Chicago its first Major League Soccer victory since the international break ended. Lewandowski, who arrived on a free transfer in late June, delivered a commanding display as the Fire (9-6-2, 29 points) moved […]
Continue ReadingHeartbreak in major tournaments seems woven into England’s story. The only mystery is the timing and the cruel fashion in which it unfolds. This defeat marked a staggeringly harsh new chapter. Thomas Tuchel’s side matched aggression with aggression in a match crackling with raw tension. The opening period was a bruising battle, yet utterly compelling. […]
Continue ReadingErling Haaland reserves his most entertaining clips for Snapchat. Norway’s number nine, fresh from another decisive two-goal performance that eliminated Brazil from the World Cup, uploaded overnight snippets that appeared to show a celebration on the team bus. Haaland was ecstatic, swaying in the aisle and belting out a largely forgotten summer track by French […]
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