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☆ It’s raining plastic beer cups at Euro 2024 – on players, fans and TV commentators
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Another phenomenon over the opening 12 days of the European soccer championship, however, has been fans throwing plastic beer cups onto pitches, or onto other fans. Some players have responded with levity – notably France’s Antoine Griezmann who shared a smile with the Netherlands supporters throwing cups near him at the corner flag. Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak takes a freekick during a game against Serbia at Euro 2024 with beer cups around him. “We’re getting soaked,” Murphy said, while Pearce added: “We’re getting absolutely drenched up here.”“This cannot continue, the cups being thrown from the stands,” Pearce said later in commentary. “Players are experiencing plastic cups being thrown at the pitch and it’s happening more and more.

Persons: levity –, Antoine Griezmann, Jan Oblak, Carl Recine, Jonathan Pearce, Danny Murphy, “ We’re, ” Murphy, Pearce, ” Pearce, “, – Organizations: CNN, European soccer, Red Bull Arena, Italy, Croatian, Serbia, England, UEFA, European, Croatia “, The Athletic Locations: Croatia, Italy, Leipzig, Netherlands, Slovenia

☆ Copa America 2024 predictions: Who will win it all, how far will the U.S. go? Our writers’ picks
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( The Athletic Soccer Staff | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +15 min

Click here to follow Copa America on The Athletic and get relevant stories in your personalized feed. AdvertisementMelanie Anzidei: Winning a second Copa America in a row would solidify Argentina’s place as one of football’s greatest teams. With both nations tied on a record 15 Copa America titles each, I’ve got my fingers crossed for a meeting in the final. Cardenas: Luis Diaz scored four goals at the 2021 Copa America, leading Colombia to the semifinals. GO DEEPER The Radar – The Athletic’s Copa America 2024 scouting guideTell us one thing you really want to see happen…Cardenas: The Copa America is such an important tournament for South American countries.

Persons: Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi, Will Vinicius Junior, Paul Tenorio, I’m, Felipe Cardenas, Messi, Carl De Souza, Jeff Rueter, Melanie Anzidei, Joshua Kloke, Brazil —, Thom Harris, Marcelo Bielsa, I’ve, Tenorio, Lionel Messi Cardenas, Lionel Messi Rueter, Lautaro Martinez Anzidei, Julian Alvarez Kloke, Luis Diaz Harris, Darwin Nunez, Cardenas, Luis Diaz, Diaz, It’s Messi, Vinicius, Gustavo Pagano, Vinicius Jr’s, Harris, … James Rodriguez, Nestor Lorenzo, James Rodriguez, Josh, Jeremy Reper, Enzo Fernandez ’, Yaser, Colombian Phil Foden, Paul, I, Piero Hincapie, Bayer, That’s, Hincapie, Dario Osorio, Alexis Sanchez’s, He’s, Osorio, Santiago Gimenez, Jonathan David, Europe’s, Snagging, … Cardenas, Leon Bailey, Michael Miller, Osorio dazzles, holdovers, Eduardo Vargas, Peru’s Paulo Guerrero, Vargas, Ricardo Gareca’s Organizations: Copa America, The Athletic, Reigning, Argentina, Messi, Saudi, AFP, Getty, Brazil, Guatemala, Inter Milan, C, Uruguay, Group, Colombia, Tenorio, Watford, Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga, Premier League, The, Midtjylland, Feyenoord, Canada, Copa, South, U.S, Reggae, MetLife, United, London, Paraguay, Red Bull Arena Locations: United States, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, U.S, Saudi Arabia, Miami, —, Uruguay, Mexico, Colombia, The U.S, Chile, Colombian, England, Asprilla, Ecuador, Chilean, Denmark, Lille, Rueter, Jamaica, Barcelona, Copa America, Spain, Cardenas, Italy, Venezuela, Senegal, France

☆ NWSL announces media deals with CBS Sports, ESPN, Amazon worth $240 million
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Laya Neelakandan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The National Women's Soccer League announced a four-year contract Thursday for media distribution with CBS Sports, ESPN, Amazon Prime Video and Scripps Sports . The NWSL will begin each regular-season weekend with Friday night matches on Prime Video, followed by double-header Saturday night games on Scripps'-owned ION network. The league will also air a package of regular-season matches on CBS and stream live on Paramount+. Additionally, ESPN will air a package of matches across its various channels, including live streaming on ESPN+ in English and Spanish. CBS will air a minimum of 21 games, ESPN and ABC will air 20 games, Prime Video will air 27 games and Scripps will air 50, according to the league.

Persons: Carli Lloyd of, Sydney Leroux, Orlando, Jessica Berman, —, Jessica Golden Organizations: Carli Lloyd of NJ, NY Gotham FC, Match, Sydney, Orlando Pride, Red Bull Arena, Women's Soccer League, CBS Sports, ESPN, Amazon Prime, Scripps Sports, Prime, Scripps, ION, CBS, Paramount, CNBC, ABC

☆ MLS player ‘forcibly removed’ from referee’s locker room, says US and Canadian refereeing body
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —A soccer player was “forcibly removed” after entering the match officials’ locker room after the Major League Soccer (MLS) playoff game between FC Cincinnati and the New York Red Bulls earlier this month, according to the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA). The PSRA represents referees that are licensed to officiate soccer matches by the Canadian Soccer Association or the United States Soccer Federation. “No one’s safety should ever be at risk & we expect MLS to act accordingly,” added the PSRA statement. Howard Smith/ISI Photos/Getty ImagesMiazga is a former Red Bulls player and came up through the team’s youth system. He told the Cincinnati Enquirer that one of the yellow cards was given for holding a heart-shaped hand gesture towards the home New York crowd.

Persons: “, ”, Matt Miazga, Victor Rivas, ” Miazga, Rivas, Howard Smith, “ I’m Organizations: CNN, Major League Soccer, FC Cincinnati, New York Red Bulls, Professional Soccer Referees Association, Cincinnati, Red Bulls, Twitter, Canadian Soccer Association, United States Soccer Federation, MLS, Cincinnati Enquirer, Athletic, Red Bull, FC Cincinnati’s, ” FC Cincinnati, Philadelphia Union, New Locations: Cincinnati, York, Ohio

☆ Late Martinez winner over Salzburg sends Inter into Champions League last 16
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] Soccer Football - Champions League - Group D - FC Salzburg v Inter Milan - Red Bull Arena Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria - November 8, 2023 Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez scores their first goal from the penalty spot REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger Acquire Licensing RightsSALZBURG, Austria, Nov 8 (Reuters) - A late penalty by Lautaro Martinez helped Inter Milan book their spot in the Champions League last 16 with a 1-0 win at Salzburg on Wednesday, dashing the Austrian champions' knockout stage hopes with two games remaining. Substitute Martinez sealed the win for Inter from the spot five minutes from fulltime after Simone Inzaghi's men were awarded a penalty for a handball. Salzburg, who would have kept their last-16 qualifying chances alive with a draw, are third with three points. Martinez, who has scored 12 goals in 11 Serie A games this season, eventually gave Inter the lead, minutes after hitting the bar with an earlier chance. Inter, who last season reached the final and enjoyed their most successful Champions League campaign since lifting the trophy in 2010 under Jose Mourinho, edged Salzburg 2-1 in the reverse fixture last month.

Persons: Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez, Leonhard Foeger, Lautaro Martinez, Martinez, Simone Inzaghi's, Davide Frattesi, Alessandro Bastoni, Jose Mourinho, Anita Kobylinska, Toby Davis Organizations: Soccer Football, FC Salzburg, Inter Milan, Red Bull Arena Salzburg, Inter Milan's, REUTERS, Champions League, Salzburg, Inter, handball, Real Sociedad, Benfica, Austrian, Serie, League, Thomson Locations: Salzburg, Austria, SALZBURG, Austrian, Gdansk

☆ MLS player forcibly removed from officials' locker room - referees' body
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Cincinnati beat New York at Red Bull Arena in a penalty shootout on Saturday, advancing to the semi-finals of the MLS Playoffs. "After the Nov 4th NYRB/FC Cincinnati match, a player gained unauthorized entry into the Officials' locker room & was forcibly removed by stadium security while acting in an aggressive & hostile manner," the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) said on social media. PSRA referees officiate matches for MLS, the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the United Soccer Leagues (USL). The PSRA did not confirm which player was removed or the nature of their dispute. "Major League Soccer is aware of the report of a player gaining unauthorized access into the officials’ locker room," the league said in a statement.

Persons: Enisa, Vincent Carchietta, Amy Tennery, Toby Davis Organizations: FC Cincinnati, New York Red Bulls, Red Bull, Major League Soccer, Cincinnati, New York, MLS, Professional Soccer Referees Association, National Women's Soccer League, United Soccer Leagues, USL, Thomson Locations: Harrison , NJ, USA, New, New York

☆ NEC Nijmegen striker Dost recovering after collapsing on pitch
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

The 34-year-old former Netherlands international, who regained consciousness and was carried off the field, later said on NEC's social media that he was feeling good. Bas Dost collapsed on the field and was immediately helped by all the emergency services present," NEC said in a statement on their website. "Dost was carried from the field by the emergency services and taken to hospital." Players from both teams stood around Dost, who scored the opening goal and provided the assist for NEC's second, while he was being treated. AZ posted a message saying: "Bas Dost is fortunately conscious.

Persons: Dost, Annegret, Bas Dost, Ken Ferris, Stephen Coates Organizations: Soccer Football, Leipzig, Club Brugge, Red Bull, Brugge's, REUTERS, NEC Nijmegen, AZ Alkmaar, NEC, Thomson Locations: Leipzig, Germany, Bas, Netherlands

☆ Lionel Messi: Even when Inter Miami start doesn’t play he’s still star of the show MLS
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( Don Riddell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Like, wait, did he not travel to Atlanta?” added Trivedi, referring to Atlanta United’s Major League Soccer (MLS) game against Inter Miami on Saturday. “I feel bad,” Galdamez told CNN. Seeing him would have made the money worth it, because he’s like a God!” Rohan Jhanjee told CNN. “We’re thankful for the fact that he’s here in the US,” Lacey Hunt told CNN. They must also hope that his absence from a crucial league game wasn’t too costly.

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☆ Lionel Messi scores on his MLS debut for Inter Miami
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-27 | by ( Issy Ronald | Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —‘Messi mania’ swept across New York on Saturday as Lionel Messi made his Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season debut for Inter Miami away against the New York Red Bulls. Inter Miami defeated the New York Red Bulls. “Where dreams are made of,” Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham said on Instagram afterwards, alongside pictures of Messi, the rest of the team and fans wearing Messi jerseys. Great win on the road.”With the win, Inter Miami moved from the bottom of the Eastern Conference to 14th place, leapfrogging Toronto FC. Messi and Inter Miami are next scheduled to play on Wednesday against Nashville SC at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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☆ Williams, Mewis hoping to play their way into US World Cup squad
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-20 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Apr 19, 2023; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; -New Jersey/New York Gotham FC forward Lynn Williams (10) celebrates her goal against the Washington Spirit during the second half at Red Bull Arena. "But he’s watching all the time - World Cup or not. "Being the best Lynn Williams I can possibly be will hopefully help me get on that team." The defending World Cup champions wrapped up their April camp with wins over Ireland in a pair of friendlies, with Mewis getting minutes off the bench while Williams did not feature. "What’s most important for me is to just try to be consistent and try to play the way I know how to play.

☆ A lot of money is on the line for women's pro soccer in the U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-21 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Restore faith in women's soccer and grow the business. The league averaged 37 sponsorship deals per team, which is more than any other women's sport, according to sports data and intelligence platform Sponsor United. Women's pro soccer valuations are also soaring. NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman speaks during the 2023 NWSL Draft at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on January 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Culture changeOL Reign forward Megan Rapinoe (15) scores on a penalty kick during the second half of the National Womens Soccer League game between NJ/NY Gotham FC and OL Reign on September 21, 2022 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey.

☆ U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Escapes the Abyss—But Still Has Issues
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( Rachel Bachman | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

HARRISON, N.J.—At halftime of Sunday’s match against Germany, the U.S. women’s soccer team was staring into the abyss. Down 1-0 at Red Bull Arena, the Americans were on the brink of a loss that would have given them a four-game losing streak—the first in the team’s 37-year existence. Two young stars—Sophia Smith and Mal Pugh—scored goals two minutes apart early in the second half to rescue a 2-1 victory over the Germans in the U.S.’s final game of 2022.

☆ Dietrich Mateschitz, Who Made Red Bull a Global Sensation, Dies at 78
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-23 | by ( James R. Hagerty | Joshua Robinson | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Dietrich Mateschitz, whose company sponsored sports, at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany, in May 2016. Dietrich Mateschitz , a former toothpaste salesman whose relentless marketing of the energy drink Red Bull kept long-distance drivers and disco dancers awake and made the world a bit more jittery, has died at the age of 78, representatives of his company said Saturday. Details on the cause and place of his death weren’t immediately available.

☆ Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz dies at 78
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz celebrates with FC Red Bull Salzburg during the tipico Bundesliga match with SK Sturm Graz at the Red Bull Arena on July 1, 2020 in Salzburg, Austria. Austrian billionaire Dietrich Mateschitz, the co-founder of energy drink company Red Bull and founder and owner of the Red Bull Formula One racing team, has died. Officials with the Red Bull racing team at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, announced Mateschitz's death Saturday. With the growing success of Red Bull, he significantly expanded his investments in sports, specifically motorsports and extreme sports, and Red Bull now operates football clubs, ice hockey teams and F1 racing teams. Red Bull also has contracts with hundreds of athletes in various sports and a deep driver development program to get racers to the top level.

☆ Messi comes off the bench to notch double as Argentina beat Jamaica
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Sep 27, 2022; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates his goal against Jamaica during the second half at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY SportsSept 27 (Reuters) - Second-half substitute Lionel Messi scored two late goals as Argentina beat Jamaica 3-0 in a World Cup warm-up in New Jersey on Tuesday. Messi, who also scored twice in a 3-0 win over Honduras in Miami on Friday, is looking to lead Argentina to their third World Cup title and first since 1986. They have one more tune-up against United Arab Emirates on Nov. 16 before they begin their World Cup campaign against Saudi Arabia on Nov. 22. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles; Editing by Peter RutherfordOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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