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France hammered by Murray State in 110-72 warm-up
sports15 days ago

France hammered by Murray State in 110-72 warm-up

France’s reserve basketball team were routed 110-72 by NCAA program Murray State in a prep game, trailing 27-5 after the opening quarter and 62-25 at halftime. Sylvain Francisco led France with 23 points but the squad committed 28 turnovers and had little time together before facing a Murray State side that had practiced since June. Romon Domon led Murray State with 24 points. France’s main squad will return for World Cup European Qualifiers later in August, with matches against Slovenia and Sweden on the schedule.

Chelsea Gears Up for Premier League Debut After Turbulent Preseason
sports17 days ago

Chelsea Gears Up for Premier League Debut After Turbulent Preseason

Chelsea wrap up their preseason under new manager Xabi Alonso with a friendly against AC Milan in Jakarta as they aim to squeeze in two weeks of training before their Premier League debut vs Fulham. The article lists Chelsea’s starting XI in a 4-2-3-1 and Milan’s starting XI, the substitutes, and notes the Aug. 8, 2026, 7pm local kickoff at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta, plus TV/streaming options (CBS Sports Network, FOX Deportes, Paramount+, Fox One, StarTimes, and CFC+).

Chelsea set for Jakarta-friendly clash with Milan amid hectic Asia tour
sports18 days ago

Chelsea set for Jakarta-friendly clash with Milan amid hectic Asia tour

Chelsea head to Jakarta for a Saturday friendly with AC Milan as part of a two-week Asia tour, with Xabi Alonso stressing team cohesion after mixed results in recent friendlies and a back-to-back schedule that likely leads to a split squad; Milan, under new coach Ruben Amorim, have added Gonçalo Ramos and Mario Gila and will be without Christian Pulisic due to injury, while Chelsea rest players like Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill in the latest warm-up ahead of the double-header against Johor Darul Ta’zim. Viewers can watch on CBS Sports Network, Fox Deportes, and streaming options including Paramount+ and Fox One.

Zhegrova's long-range strike gives Juventus 1-0 win over Chelsea in HK friendly
sports20 days ago

Zhegrova's long-range strike gives Juventus 1-0 win over Chelsea in HK friendly

Chelsea and Juventus played a balanced pre-season friendly in Hong Kong, with Edon Zhegrova's long-range strike securing Juventus a 1-0 victory; the match featured strong starting lineups, a few notable saves (Sánchez and Perin), late chances from Marco Palestra, and comments on Moisés Caicedo and Mudryk before their next fixture against Milan in Jakarta.

Chelsea set for Hong Kong friendly as Mudryk re-enters squad ahead of Juventus clash
sports20 days ago

Chelsea set for Hong Kong friendly as Mudryk re-enters squad ahead of Juventus clash

Chelsea head to Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong for a preseason friendly with Juventus as they continue to build fitness, tactics, and squad chemistry after recent results in Australia. Mykhailo Mudryk has rejoined the squad and could feature amid a large group on tour, with goalkeeper Sánchez reported fit after an earlier issue. Juventus arrive as the opposition, having signed Boga and Alajbegović as they chase a return to the Serie A summit. The match has no TV broadcast; streaming options include Paramount+ (USA), FanCode (India), StarTimes (Nigeria), and Chelsea’s CFC+ (UK/int’l).

Eight Red Cards Spark Chaos as USWNT Edges Brazil in Controversial Friendly
sports2 months ago

Eight Red Cards Spark Chaos as USWNT Edges Brazil in Controversial Friendly

The USWNT edged Brazil 1-0 in a chaos-filled friendly that saw eight red cards—four players and four Brazilian staff—overshadowing the match. Wilson’s shot deflected off Isabela Chagas for the own goal that provided the winner, while Brazil’s Angelina called the officiating a “complete disgrace” amid post-match objections and VAR criticisms.

Robinson’s thunderbolt not enough as USA fall 2-1 to Germany in final World Cup warm-up
sports2 months ago

Robinson’s thunderbolt not enough as USA fall 2-1 to Germany in final World Cup warm-up

Antonee Robinson’s thunderous volley pulled the U.S. within a goal, but Germany held on for a 2-1 win at Soldier Field in the final World Cup prep. Havertz opened the scoring and Sané added a second as Germany capitalized on chances, while the US showed cohesion and improvement under Mauricio Pochettino’s approach. Balogun was starved of service, and Pulisic and Dest struggled to impact the wing, but Freese started in goal with rotations elsewhere and Sebastian Berhalter impressed in midfield as the team heads toward the World Cup group stage.

Turner starts as USMNT test Belgium in Atlanta friendly
sports5 months ago

Turner starts as USMNT test Belgium in Atlanta friendly

In Atlanta, the USMNT host Belgium in a high-profile international friendly with Matt Turner starting in goal for the first time since June, as Mauricio Pochettino tests his lineup. The US defense features Mark McKenzie and Tim Ream at center-back with Antonee Robinson at left back, and Balogun up top supported by a midfield trio around Weston McKennie, Christian Pulisic, and Malik Tillman. Belgium counters with Kevin De Bruyne behind Charles De Ketelaere and wings from Jérémy Doku and Alexis Saelemaekers. Early moments include Robinson winning a corner, Pulisic testing the Belgian keeper, and a Tillman–Pulisic combination forcing a save as the game gets underway.

USMNT Secures Key 2-0 Victory Over Japan with New Lineup
sports11 months ago

USMNT Secures Key 2-0 Victory Over Japan with New Lineup

The US Men's National Team (USMNT) is set to face Japan in an international friendly in Columbus, Ohio, with a lineup featuring debut starters Folarin Balogun and Cristian Roldan, and captain Tim Ream tying for ninth on the all-time captaincy list. The match will be broadcast on TNT, Universo, HBO Max, and Peacock, with the US aiming to improve their record against Japan, having previously lost 2-0 in 2022.

Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur: Live Stream, Preview, and Highlights
sports1 year ago

Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur: Live Stream, Preview, and Highlights

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are set to face off in a preseason friendly in Hong Kong at Kai Tak Sports Park, with the match streaming on Paramount+ at 7:30 am ET. Arsenal, having started their preseason strongly with wins over AC Milan and Newcastle, are favored to win against a Tottenham team still adjusting to new signings and transfers. The predicted result is Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham.

sports1 year ago

Arsenal's Young Talent Shine in 1-0 Victory Over Milan

Fans have quickly praised Martin Zubimendi after his debut for Arsenal in a friendly against AC Milan, where he impressed with his passing and movement, and even scored in a penalty shootout. Zubimendi, a recent signing from Real Sociedad, has already made a positive impression on the fans and his new manager, Mikel Arteta, expressing his excitement about working with him and his ambitions to bring balance to the team.