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☆ USMNT advances to World Cup knockout stage with hard-fought victory over Iran
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —The US Men’s National Team (USMNT) was made to work hard for its place in the World Cup knockout stage, earning a tough 1-0 win over Iran in a nerve-racking Group B decider at Qatar 2022. Christian Pulisic’s first-half goal was all that separated the two sides as the USMNT reached the round of 16 for the first time since 2014. It certainly wasn’t pretty at times, in particular in the closing stages against Iran, but progressing through the group stage was the minimum expectation for this exciting young team. There will be some concerns going into the knockout stages, though, after Pulisic suffered an abdominal injury while scoring the winner. The USMNT had to battled hard for its place in the round of 16.

Qatar, which has strong ties with Washington and friendly relations with Tehran, has staked its reputation on delivering a smooth World Cup, beefing up security at Iran games and banning some items deemed inflammatory, like Iran's pre-Revolution flag. The Qatar official, when asked about fans' security concerns and complaints over restrictions, said authorities would ensure every match at the World Cup is "safe and welcoming for all spectators". Items that "could increase tensions and risk the safety of fans" would not be permitted at stadiums, the official said. The United States and Iran severed formal relations in 1980 after the Revolution and ties were hostile when their soccer teams clashed in the 1998 World Cup. Reporting by Maya Gebeily and Charlotte Bruneau; Writing by Ghaida Ghantous; Editing by Peter RutherfordOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Sargent replaces Wright for U.S., Iran's Beiranvand back in goal
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Hritika Sharma | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

DOHA, Nov 29 (Reuters) - U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter recalled Josh Sargent to his starting lineup for Tuesday's Group B showdown against Iran, who were boosted by the return of first-choice goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand after his recovery from concussion. Sargent, who started the Americans' opener against Wales, was dropped for Friday's match against England but has regained his spot from Haji Wright up front, while centre back Cameron Carter-Vickers replaces Walker Zimmerman. Beiranvand was the only change to the Iran side that stunned Wales 2-0 after the concussion and broken nose he sustained against England last week. Iran coach Carlos Queiroz kept faith up front in Sardar Azmoun for a second straight match, with the forward having not started in their opener, as well as Ramin Rezaeian, scorer of one of Iran's two late goals against Wales. Iran: Alireza Beiranvand, Ehsan Hajsafi, Milad Mohammadi, Saeid Ezatolahi, Morteza Pouraliganji, Mehdi Taremi, Ali Gholizadeh, Majid Hosseini, Sardar Azmoun, Ahmad Nourollahi, Ramin RezaeianUnited States: Matt Turner, Sergino Dest, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Tyler Adams, Antonee Robinson, Yunus Musah, Weston McKennie, Christian Pulisic, Tim Ream, Tim Weah, Josh SargentReporting by Hritika Sharma; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ U.S. lauds wounded hero Pulisic for getting them into last 16
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Martin Petty | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

But he could not even celebrate the goal as he had injured himself following a collision with Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand. The United States join Group B rival England in advancing to the round of 16, fielding what was the national team's youngest ever starting 11 in a must-win match against a physically tough Iran side. Going back, him not qualifying for the last World Cup and then being here and qualifying us through that's the work of God and I love him. "He's so important to this team, he's a key player, a leader and someone that we definitely need." Reporting by Martin Petty, Additional reporting by Rory Carroll; editing by Pritha Sarkar/Peter RutherfordOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Pulisic goal advances U.S. in World Cup with 1-0 win over Iran
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Christian Pulisic scored while crashing headfirst into the goalkeeper in the 38th minute and the United States advanced to the knockout round of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Iran on Tuesday in a politically charged rematch of their famous meeting a quarter-century ago. Pulisic sprawled on the field and was lying in the goal for about three minutes as he received treatment from the U.S. staff. Back in the World Cup after missing the 2018 tournament, the U.S. opened with draws against Wales and England and needed a victory to move on to the round of 16. The team has failed to advance in all six of its World Cup appearances. There was heightened tension surrounding the match because of the strained relations between the United States and Iran's Islamic government.

☆ Iran faces USA in winner-takes-all match to progress to World Cup knockout stages
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —The knockout stage has already arrived for the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) at the World Cup – nothing less than a win on Tuesday will suffice when it takes on Iran in a winner-takes-all match. In the build-up to the game, Iran state media called for the US to be kicked out of the 2022 World Cup after US Soccer changed Iran’s flag on its social media accounts to show support for the protestors in Iran. In the other Group B match, England looks to seal its almost certain place in the knockout stages against Wales. If England defeats Wales, the USMNT would qualify in second place in the group providing it beats Iran; while if England loses, the USMNT would finish first. Tuesday’s fixturesNetherlands vs Qatar: 10pm ETEcuador vs Senegal: 10pm ETWales vs England: 2pm ETIran vs USA: 2pm ETHow to watchUS: Fox SportsUK: BBC or ITVAustralia: SBSBrazil: SportTVGermany: ARD, ZDF, Deutsche TelekomCanada: Bell MediaSouth Africa: SABC

The United States and England fought to a goal-less draw in Qatar on Friday night, as America kept hope alive for advancing to World Cup knockout action. A well organized U.S. team pressed well and frustrated England and could feel disappointed in the end after creating the better chances in the game. Then the United States escaped with a 1-1 draw against the Three Lions, in South Africa, in 2010. That point proved crucial to the United States in 2010, as Landon Donovan scored a famous stoppage-time winner in his team's final group match against Algeria. The U.S. match against Iran is set to kickoff at Tuesday at 2 p.m. EST at Al-Thumama Stadium.

☆ Clinical edge crucial for U.S. to reach last 16, says Berhalter
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Hritika Sharma | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Berhalter's side are third in Group B with two points and would go through to the last 16 for the fifth time since 1994 with a win over Iran in their final group game on Tuesday. I'm overall pleased with the performance of the group, most importantly the belief of this group because that never wavered," Berhalter told reporters. In the end, it sets up our first knockout game of this World Cup and that's going to be a focus of ours. "We played with a ton of spirit but we're going to have to be up for it (against Iran). We want a chance to advance... We know it's going to be a difficult game, and I'm looking forward to the opportunity."

☆ England suffer reality check in 0-0 draw with U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

AL KHOR, Qatar, Nov 25 (Reuters) - England suffered a sobering reality check as they were outplayed for long periods by a youthful United States side in a tense 0-0 draw in their second World Cup Group B game on Friday. A 6-2 thrashing of Iran on Monday sent fans' hopes soaring but Gareth Southgate's side were fortunate not to suffer a repeat of their 1950 World Cup calamity against the Americans. England captain Harry Kane sent a late header wide that would have given England a first World Cup win over the U.S. at the third attempt but it would have been a travesty. "Wasn't the best performance for sure," Kane, who remains two behind Wayne Rooney's England record 53 goals, said. Haji Wright, the only change to Gregg Berhalter's line-up from the opening draw with Wales, headed wide and England had a huge let-off when McKennie half-volleyed over.

☆ Kane leads unchanged England, striker Wright in for U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

AL KHOR, Qatar, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Captain Harry Kane will lead England in their second match at the World Cup in Qatar against the United States on Friday after he recovered from a minor ankle injury earlier this week in an unchanged lineup for the Three Lions. England manager Gareth Southgate kept the side that beat Iran 6-2 on Monday and retained Harry Maguire - who was substituted after feeling ill in that match - at the centre of defence. U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter made one change from the side which drew 1-1 with Wales in the Americans' opening match, giving a start to striker Haji Wright in place of Josh Sargent who led the attack on Monday. Wright, who plays for Turkish side Antalyaspor and has four caps for the United States, came on as substitute in the Wales game. England: Jordan Pickford, John Stones, Harry Maguire, Kieran Trippier, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Mason Mount, Luke Shaw, Bukayo Saka, Harry Kane, Raheem SterlingUnited States: Matt Turner, Sergino Dest, Walker Zimmerman, Tyler Adams, Antonee Robinson, Yunus Musah, Weston McKennie, Christian Pulisic, Tim Ream, Haji Wright, Tim WeahWriting by William Schomberg; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ World Cup 1950: When the US beat England in the greatest sporting upset of all time
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —On one side of the pitch was a team made up some of the biggest names in world soccer. Described as a “real bunch of ragamuffins” by the author Geoffrey Douglas, the US beat a star-studded England side 1-0 at the 1950 World Cup. I mean, a plucky group of underdogs just beat what was generally universally recognized as the best team in the world,” Holroyd told CNN Sport. PA Images/ReutersAnd so when the 1950 World Cup approached, there was little national interest or coverage of the US’ participation. On the other side of the pond, hopes were sky high for a star-studded England team.

☆ U.S. midfielder McKennie fit to start, Moore misses out for Wales
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Hritika Sharma | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Wayne Hennessey got the nod in goal for Wales ahead of Danny Ward but Kieffer Moore misses out up front as Dan James is preferred, with Harry Wilson starting in midfield. With Joe Allen ruled out, Ethan Ampadu will play as the defensive midfielder while Neco Williams and Connor Roberts start in the wing back positions. U.S. midfielder Yunus Musah will become the youngest player to start a World Cup match for their men's team, at 19 years and 358 days old. United States: Matt Turner, Sergino Dest, Walker Zimmerman, Tyler Adams, Antonee Robinson, Yunus Musah, Weston McKennie, Christian Pulisic, Tim Ream, Tim Weah, Josh Sargent. Wales: Wayne Hennessey, Neco Williams, Ben Davies, Chris Mepham, Joe Rodon, Harry Wilson, Aaron Ramsey, Gareth Bale, Connor Roberts, Ethan Ampadu, Dan JamesReporting by Hritika Sharma, editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ USMNT vs. Wales: Can the golden generation shine on the world stage?
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —When the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) walks onto the pitch in Qatar on Monday, it will be appearing at a men’s World Cup for the first time since 2014. Gregg Berhalter was part of the US team that reached the quarterfinals at the 2002 World Cup. Andy Lyons/Getty ImagesJust one player, defender DeAndre Yedlin, has prior World Cup experience. Carl Recine/ReutersThe USMNT will face Wales first, playing in its first World Cup since 1958. The USMNT drew 1-1 with England in the 2010 World Cup.

☆ Gareth Bale saves Wales to frustrate USMNT
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Matthew Ashton/AMA/Getty Images Walker Zimmerman fouls Wales' Gareth Bale in the box, conceding a second-half penalty that Bale would convert to tie the match at 1-1. Pedro Nunes/Reuters US fans stand for the national anthem prior to the Wales match. Stu Forster/Getty Images Wales' Neco Williams tries to fend off Weston McKennie on Monday. Francisco Seco/AP A family watches the opening match from their home in Doha. But just as all hope looked to have disappeared for Wales, Bale was clumsily brought down by Walker Zimmerman in the US box.

☆ Adams feels honoured to captain U.S. at World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-20 | by ( Hritika Sharma | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The responsibility has rotated between multiple players throughout Berhalter's tenure, with Adams, Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Walker Zimmerman all having held the role since the start of World Cup qualifying. "We're proud to announce Tyler as the captain for the World Cup. "For the last three and a half years we've been working with the leadership council... and they thought it'd be better to have a captain named for the World Cup. Adams has captained the side nine times in his 32 caps and wore the armband in seven of his 12 appearances during World Cup qualifying. He will be the youngest American captain at a World Cup since Walter Bahr in 1950.

☆ Every World Cup 2022 squad announced: USMNT, Germany, Belgium and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

CNN —‘Tis the season for wall charts and fans gathering around to pick their starting teams for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. “It’s always difficult when a guy helps you get to the World Cup, he scores three goals in World Cup qualifying and isn’t going to be a part of the program. Again, it’s more about who we did add that we felt good about.”All but one of the 26 will be making their World Cup debut at this year’s tournament and, according to the USMNT, it will be the youngest team to qualify for the World Cup. Octavio Passos/Getty Images Europe/Getty ImagesGhanaManager: Otto AddoThe final squad has not been announced yet. READ: Meet Otto Addo, the coach responsible for guiding some of Europe’s brightest young talents (2021)—–PortugalManager: Fernando SantosThe final squad has not been announced yet.

☆ Juventus crashes out of Champions League to compound season’s woeful start
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Another Champions League defeat, this time a 4-3 loss away to Benfica, ensured Juventus’ exit from the competition at the group stage for the first time in nine years. Juventus faces the prospect of missing out on next season's Champions League. There is no denying the current side is considerably weaker than the Juve teams of recent years, but eighth in Serie A and Champions League misery are still well below this season’s expectations. Samuel Iling-Junior was a bright spark in Juventus' defeat. Juventus’ season is by no means over, but three huge games in the next week against Lecce, PSG and Inter Milan could go a long way to defining its outcome.

☆ Under-pressure Juventus cruise to 4-0 win over Empoli
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

TURIN, Italy, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Two goals by midfielder Adrien Rabiot helped Juventus crush Empoli 4-0 at the Allianz Stadium on Friday, as Massimiliano Allegri's team won two consecutive Serie A games for the first time this season. Empoli had a chance to draw the scores level through striker Mattia Destro but Juve goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny did well to block his effort. The Frenchman completed the rout in stoppage time to notch up his second brace this season for Juventus in all competitions. Juventus travel to Lecce in Serie A on Saturday after visiting Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Anita Kobylinska in Gdansk, editing by Ed OsmondOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Lacklustre United States held to 0-0 draw by Saudi Arabia
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Saudi Arabia v United States - Estadio Nueva Condomina, Murcia, Spain - September 27, 2022 Sergino Dest of the U.S. in action with Saudi Arabia's Nawaf Al Abid REUTERS/Pablo MoranoMURCIA, Spain, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The United States were held to a 0-0 draw by Saudi Arabia in Murcia, Spain on Tuesday as they again struggled to create chances in their final friendly before the World Cup. A pair of brilliant saves from Matt Turner kept out a low shot in the first minute from Sultan Al Ghannam and a 70th-minute effort by Haitham Asiri. The U.S. will play in Group B with England, Iran and Wales at the tournament which begins on Nov. 20. Saudi Arabia face Group C rivals Argentina, Mexico and Poland in Qatar. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Amy Tennery in New York; Editing by Toby Davis and Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Juventus Torino și-a prezentat noile tricouri pentru sezonul următor
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-18 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: 1 min

Juventus Torino și-a prezentat noile tricouri pentru sezonul următor. Paulo Dybala, Weston McKennie și Cristiano Ronaldo au fost câteva dintre starurile "Bătrânei Doamne" care au îmbrăcat pentru prima dată noul echipament.Tricourile lui Juve pentru următoarea stagiune păstrează liniile tradiționale ale clubului. În plus, a fost inserată o stea și un model pentagonal, în semn de apreciere pentru legendele echipei și pentru suporteri.Un alt element surprinzător al prezentării a fost folosirea lui Cristiano Ronaldo în postura de model, chiar dacă în presa internațională se vehiculează insistent despre plecarea sa de la Juventus.Primul meci în care torinezii vor purta noile tricouri va fi cel din finala Cupei Italiei pe care îl vor disputat împotriva Atalantei. Partida dintre cele două formații este programat pentru miercuri.

Persons: Paulo Dybala, Weston, Cristiano Ronaldo, Juve Organizations: Juventus Torino, Cupei Locations: Cupei Italiei

☆ Paulo Dybala, Weston McKennie și Arthur, sancționați de club după ce au participat la o petrecere
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-02 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Sancțiuni dure pentru fotbaliștii lui Juventus, care au participat la o petrecere. Paulo Dybala, Weston McKennie și Arthur au fost excluși din lot pentru următoarea partidă din campionatul Italiei, cu FC Torino. Cei trei au fost surprinși la o petrecere ilegală în această săptămână. Astfel, după ce au fost amendați pentru încălcarea normelor privind prevenirea răspândirii noului coronavirus, Dybala, McKennie și Arthur au primit sentința și din partea clubului. Paulo Dybala a fost primul care și-a prezentat scuzele pe rețelele de socializare, însă a spus că a fost vorba doar de o cină la vila lui McKennie, nu de o petrecere.

Persons: Paulo Dybala, Weston McKennie, Arthur, McKennie, Leonardo Bonucci, Artur Ioniță Organizations: Juventus, FC Torino, Paulo, A, Inter Milano Locations: Italiei, Torino, Dybala, Benevento

☆ AC Milan a fost învinsă de campioana în exercițiu Juventus Torino chiar pe teren propriu
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-07 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

AC Milan a terminat seria meciurilor fără înfrângere. Gruparea milaneză, lider în clasamentul Seriei A, a fost învinsă aseară de campioana în exercițiu Juventus Torino chiar pe teren propriu, scor 1-3. Milanul nu a rezistat în repriza a doua în fața campioanei și a mai încasat 2 goluri. Grație acestei victorii, Juve s-a apropiat la 7 puncte de liderul AC Milan și revine treptat în lupta pentru titlu. Spezia a produs surpriza etapei a 16-a în Serie A. Gruparea din nordul Italiei a învins pe Napoli chiar pe terenul acesteia, scor 2-1.

Persons: Federico Chiesa, Milanul, Americanul Weston McKennie, Juve, Tommaso Pobega Organizations: AC Milan, Juventus Torino, Spezia, A, Sampdoria, Internazionale Milano Locations: Calabria, Italiei, Napoli, Albanezul, Spezia, Genova

☆ Weston McKennie a fost ales cel mai bun fotbalist american al anului 2020
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-19 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: 1 min

Mijlocaşul Weston McKennie de la Juventus Torino a fost ales cel mai bun fotbalist american al anului 2020. Weston McKennie s-a transferat la Juventus vara trecută, de la Schalke 04 Gelsenkirchen și a reușit cu adevărat să impresioneze la noul club. În cele 13 partide jucate pentru "Bătrâna Doamnă" a marcat 2 goluri și a dat două pase decisive. Weston McKennie a debutat la echipa națională a Statelor United la 19 ani în 2017. De atunci a jucat 21 de partide și a marcat de șase ori.

Persons: Mijlocaşul Weston, Texanul, McKennie, Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie Organizations: Juventus Torino, Chelsea, FC Barcelona, Juventus, Schalke, Statelor United Locations: american, Gelsenkirchen

☆ Meciurile jucate aseară la UCL și scorurile obținute
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-09 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

El nu a fost nici măcar rezervă.Celelalte partide de aseară s-au jucat fără probleme până la final. Cristiano Ronaldo a câștigat duelul cu Lionel Messi. Juventus Torino a învins-o pe FC Barcelona chiar la ea acasă cu un scor de neprezentare, 3-0. Golul victoriei a fost marcat de fundașul Denis Popov.Manchester United a fost eliminată din faza grupelor Ligii Campionilor după înfrângerea de aseară cu RB Leipzig, scor 2-3. Zenit Sankt-Petersburg a pierdut partida cu Borussia Dortmund, scor 1-2, iar confruntarea dintre Lazio Roma și Club Brugge s-a terminat la egalitate cu 2-2.

Persons: Alexandru Epureanu, aseară, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Weston McKennie, Denis Popov.Manchester, Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba.Tot Organizations: Ligii Campionilor, UEFA, Juventus Torino, FC Barcelona, Dinamo Kiev, Ligii Europei, Denis Popov.Manchester United, Campionilor, Leipzig, FC Sevilla, Chelsea Londra, FC Krasnodar, Zenit Sankt, Borussia Dortmund, Lazio Roma, Club Brugge Locations: Paris Saint - Germain, Istanbul, Isntabul, Rennes, Zenit Sankt - Petersburg, Lazio

☆ Juventus a obținut o victorie chinuită în derby-ul cu FC Torino
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-06 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: 1 min

Juventus a obținut o victorie chinuită în derby-ul cu FC Torino în cea de 10-a etapă din Serie A. Campioana Italiei a fost condusă pe teren propriu până în minutul 77, însă a reușit să smulgă victoria pe final.FC Torino a deschis scorul în "Derby della Mole" în minutul 9 prin fundașul camerunez Nicolas N'Koulou. "Bătrâna Doamnă" a restabilit egalitatea pe tabela de marcaj abia în minutul 78 prin americanul Weston McKennie. Gazdele au dat lovitura cu un minut înaintea încheierii timpului regulamentar prin căpitanul Leonardo Bonucci, care a adus victorie echipei sale, stabilind totodată și rezultatul final de 2-1.După această victorie, Juventus se poate pregăti de super duelul cu FC Barcelona din ultima etapă a fazei grupelor Ligii Campionilor. Partida se va disputa pe 8 decembrie și va fi transmisă în direct de PRIME cu începere de la ora 22:00.

Persons: Nicolas N'Koulou, americanul Weston, Leonardo Bonucci Organizations: Juventus, FC Torino, A, americanul Weston McKennie, FC Barcelona, Ligii Campionilor Locations: Italiei, Torino, Mole

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