INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES NEWS

Downhill racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde to have 2nd operation after high-speed crash at Wengen

Downhill racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde is having a second operation five days after his shocking crash and airlifted exit from Switzerland’s signature World Cup event

JANUARY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Newcastle? A Chelsea return? England? USMNT? Where next for Mourinho? The Portuguese coach only lost his job at Roma this week but has been linked with jobs across the globe. Where will he end up?

JANUARY 18 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lionel Messi will travel with Inter Miami for El Salvador game. But how much will he play? Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba are all listed on Inter Miami’s travel roster for Friday’s game against the El Salvador.

JANUARY 17 • USATODAY.COM

Timbers sign free agent GK Maxime Crepeau The Portland Timbers signed MLS Cup-winning goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau through the 2025 season.The deal announced Wednesday with the 29-year-...

JANUARY 17 • SACBEE.COM

Morocco eases to 3-0 win over Tanzania in Africa Cup opener, Congo 'Leopards' held by Zambia 1-1

Youssef En-Nesyri had to wait until he was on the substitutes’ bench before celebrating a goal that helped Morocco seal a 3-0 win over Tanzania in their opening Africa Cup of Natio...

JANUARY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Benzema files defamation suit against France's interior minister over Muslim Brotherhood allegations

Karim Benzema has filed a defamation lawsuit against France’s Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin, who accused the soccer star of having links to the Muslim Brotherhood

JANUARY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LAFC hire Giorgio Chiellini as player development coach | MLSSoccer.com Giorgio Chiellini will be remaining with the LAFC organization, as the club announced Tuesday that the legendary former Italian defender has...

JANUARY 16 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Latest MLS, USMNT news and updates Follow all the latest MLS and USMNT news and updates

JANUARY 16 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Minnesota United sign Costa Rican midfielder Alejandro Bran  | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Minnesota United FC have signed midfielder Alejandro Bran on loan from Costa Rican top-flight side Heredian...

JANUARY 16 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Inter Miami vs. El Salvador: Watch preseason match on MLSsoccer.com | MLSSoccer.com Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF begin their seven-game, globetrotting preseason tour with a Jan. 19 friendly against the El Salvador nationa...

JANUARY 16 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Saudi Arabia reveals high-tech 2034 World Cup stadium design atop cliff

Saudi Arabia revealed designs for a high-tech stadium atop a 656-foot cliff where it plans to stage games at the 2034 World Cup.

JANUARY 15

Man United keeper Onana not in Cameroon squad despite grueling trip to make Africa Cup game on time

After a grueling effort to reach the Africa Cup of Nations on time Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana has failed to make the Cameroon squad for the five-time champions’ openi...

JANUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PSG's Lee Kang-in scores twice in South Korea's 3-1 win against Bahrain in the Asian Cup

Two goals from Paris Saint-Germain winger Lee Kang-in led South Korea to a 3-1 win against Bahrain in the Asian Cup

JANUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

American defender Donovan Pines signs with England's third tier Barnsley

American defender Donovan Pines has joined Barnsley of England’s third-tier League One, leaving Major League Soccer’s D

JANUARY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Salt Lake transfer Jefferson Savarino to Botafogo | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer Jefferson Savarino's second stint at Real Salt Lake has ended, as the club announced Saturday that they ha...

JANUARY 13 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Australia beats India 2-0 in the Asian Cup after goals from Irvine and Bos

Second-half goals from Jackson Irvine and Jordan Bos broke India’s resistance as Australia began its Asian Cup campaign with 2-0 win in Al Rayyan

JANUARY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FC Cincinnati sign free agent F Corey Baird through 2025 FC Cincinnati announced the signing Thursday of free agent forward Corey Baird through the 2025 season.The deal includes a 2026 option for t...

JANUARY 11 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

FC Cincinnati sign forward Corey Baird | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing FC Cincinnati have added another significant free agent, announcing Thursday that forward Corey Baird has s...

JANUARY 11 • MLSSOCCER.COM

With eyes on the next World Cup, Dorival Júnior takes charge of Brazil's national team

Brazil has hired Dorival Júnior as its new national soccer team coach

JANUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leroy Sané banned for 3 Germany friendlies in blow to host's Euro 2024 preparations

FIFA says Bayern Munich forward Leroy Sané has been banned from Germany’s next three international friendly games for shoving an opponent

JANUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brazil, Argentina fined for fan brawl at Maracana Stadium before World Cup qualifying game

The Brazilian and Argentine soccer federations have been fined by FIFA for a brawl between fans ahead of their World Cup qualifying game in...

JANUARY 10

Asian Cup: Everything you need to know as World Cup host Qatar stages latest soccer tournament

Just over a year after Lionel Messi led Argentina to the World Cup title in Qatar, international soccer is back in the Middle Eastern nation for the Asian Cup

JANUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS