The U.S. women’s soccer team was not fully prepared heading into the World Cup, co-captain Lindsey Horan said, after the four-time champions produced their worst-ever performance at the tournament in Australia and New Zealand.
Former Premier League referee David Coote apologised for the actions that led to his sacking last month by England referees’ body PGMOL, saying that the pressure of the job and fear of abuse due to his sexuality triggered his behaviour.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has told ESPN it will be a “dream for me” to win the Ballon d’Or and end Spain’s 64-year wait for a winner after emerging as Vinicius Junior’s biggest rival for this year’s award.