Lionel Messi on Track to Become First MLS Player to Win World Cup Golden Boot

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Lionel Messi on Track to Become First MLS Player to Win World Cup Golden Boot

Messi tops the World Cup scoring charts with six goals, two ahead of his nearest rivals. If he wins the Golden Boot, he would become the first player from a league outside England, Spain, Germany, Italy or France to claim the award since Grzegorz Lato of Poland in 1974, when Lato was actively playing in the Polish league.

By Tanish Chachra

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Yan Diomande Agrees PSG Contract Until 2031 as Leipzig Resist Sale

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Yan Diomande Agrees PSG Contract Until 2031 as Leipzig Resist Sale

"Diomande has agreed a contract with PSG until 2031," Florian Plettenberg reports. The 19-year-old netted 12 goals and provided 8 assists in 33 Bundesliga appearances last season. He has decided to join the club with immediate effect, but no club-to-club agreement yet. Leipzig want to keep him as a $117 million bid is not enough.

By Tanish Chachra

about 2 months ago

Stephen Eustaquio's Stoppage-Time Winner Sends Canada Into the World Cup Round of 16

Eustaquio struck late to give Canada a 1-0 win over South Africa at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, sending Jesse Marsch's side into the Round of 16 for the first time in their history. Canada dominated possession throughout but were frustrated until Eustaquio's decisive moment. They advance to face Morocco or the Netherlands on July 4 in Houston.


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Canada Await Morocco or Netherlands After Historic World Cup Win

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Canada Await Morocco or Netherlands After Historic World Cup Win

Canada will face either Morocco or the Netherlands in the World Cup Round of 16 after beating South Africa 1-0 at Los Angeles Stadium. Stephen Eustaquio’s late winner sent Jesse Marsch’s side into the last 16 for the first time in national history. Their next test comes on July 4 in Houston, with the opponent decided by Morocco-Netherlands.

By Tanish Chachra

Stephen Eustáquio Matches Andrea Pirlo Set-Piece Record Before Canada Winner

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Stephen Eustáquio Matches Andrea Pirlo Set-Piece Record Before Canada Winner

Eustaquio became the second player since 1966 to create five set-piece chances in a World Cup knockout match, matching Pirlo in 2006, per Opta Analyst. And then he went and scored a stoppage-time winner. His 91st-minute goal secured a 1-0 win for Canada against South Africa in the round of 32. Canada could next face either Morocco or the Netherlands.

By Tanish Chachra

Declan Rice Expected to Start for England Against DR Congo

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Declan Rice Expected to Start for England Against DR Congo

Rice was rested for England's 2-0 win over Panama after taking a heavy blow to the calf in the goalless draw against Ghana. The Arsenal midfielder is expected to be available to start against DR Congo on Wednesday. Rice missed England's training session before the Panama game but returned in time for the final session before traveling to New Jersey.

By Ankit Sharma

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