USMNT’s ‘selfless leader’ Pulisic inspires Copa win
USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter hailed the performance and leadership of captain Christian Pulisic after his one-goal, one-assist performance in Sunday’s win over Bolívia to kick off its 2024 Copa América campaign.
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said he feels supported by the club after receiving the backing of president Joan Laporta on Monday ahead of a huge week for the Spanish champions on the pitch.
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has been moved to a hospital in the Netherlands but remains in intensive care after a brain bleed, his wife, Annemarie, said on Saturday.
Germany’s late World Cup-winning captain and coach Franz Beckenbauer will be honoured by UEFA at the Euro 2024 opening ceremony in the Munich Football Arena on Friday, European soccer’s governing body said.