Soccer (FIFA)

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A poor clearance from Schmeichel led to Celtic falling behind in the 15th minute, though Stuttgart still had plenty to do after seizing possession, with Deniz Undav's glorious backheel volley picking out Bilal El Khannouss, who drilled home left-footed. Celtic equalised six minutes later thanks to a mistake at the other end, as Atakan Karazor attempted a blind pass while facing his own goal, which deflected kindly for Benjamin Nygren to round Alexander Nubel to tap in.

Philadelphia Union put one foot in the last 16 of the CONCACAF Champions Cup after cruising to a 5-0 away victory over Defence Force in the opening leg of their first-round tie. It took 29 minutes for the MLS side to get themselves in front, which they did in impressive fashion through a Milan Iloski free-kick. Club-record signing Ezekiel Alladoh and Olwethu Makhanya both scored headers either side of half-time to put Union in full control of the contest.

Well, the first legs of the UEFA Champions League knockout playoffs are in the books, and we have a lot to review! From Real Madrid narrowly winning at Benfica (led by former Real boss Jose Mourinho), to Bodo/Glimt stunning Internazionale in the Arctic Circle and even holders Paris Saint-Germain rallying from 2-0 down to win 3-2 at fellow Ligue 1 side AS Monaco, we've seen it all. Oh, and how about Galatasaray scoring five against Juventus and Newcastle United hitting six at FK Qarabag?

This summer's soccer World Cup tournament will provide a rare opportunity for major advertisers looking to engage sports audiences over a month-long festival of footwork, free kicks and the occasional foul - all taking place in the U.S and Mexico. But Major League Soccer (MLS) has a bigger ambition: to convert U.S. viewers entertaining a passing interest in the World Cup into long-term soccer fans of Inter Miami, New York City FC or the Seattle Sounders.

Cynics may say it is no coincidence the J.League has introduced penalty shootouts to replace draws just before the World Cup. Japan have identified the quarter-finals as the target this summer after failing to progress past the last 16 on three of the past four occasions, with two of those disappointments coming after failures from the spot. The 2022 tournament was the worst, with the Samurai Blue, who should have seen off Croatia during normal time, losing the shootout 3-1 in dismal fashion.

Think your footballing brain has reached its limit? We have a fresh batch of challenges designed to find those tiny gaps in your memory, all courtesy of Kwizly. From the global stage of international stadiums to the obscure soundtracks of your favourite video games, there is plenty here to keep you occupied. We'll start with a test of loyalty and longevity in the most demanding league in the world.

It felt time for a new challenge. I'm always looking to grow and be my best,

Making the World Cup can have that kind of power for a small or troubled country. The Haitian flag will fly with those of some the world's most powerful nations. Haiti's citizens, however, will not be able to travel to the United States to cheer them on, a reality that stings for Haitians at home and in the diaspora. Haitians, like citizens from Senegal, Ivory Coast and Iran, face almost a complete travel ban under Trump Administration policy.

Paris St-Germain are showing interest in Erling Haaland, several European clubs want Bernardo Silva and Carlo Ancelotti intends to extend his stay as Brazil boss. Paris StGermain have enquired about Norway striker Erling Haaland's longterm situation at Manchester City, although the 25-year-old's most likely destination is Spain, if he chooses to move. (Teamtalk), external Aston Villa want to sign Wales midfielder Harry Wilson on a free transfer from Fulham this summer, with the 28-year-old also said to be a target for Everton.

For someone so young, his attributes are very, very good. He takes on board everything. He's got a strong mind, he knows what he wants to see. He wants to lead from the front but he's not afraid to ask, and that's the best thing. But it's not going to happen immediately, so the big thing is to hold tight when things are not going your way, because it's a process. If the manager is angry, you don't follow it up with angry words, you follow up with support and a bit of know-how. There are times when I can give him a helping hand, but there's also times where I go, yeah, that's the right way and something I haven't gone through.

On his forearm, Dominik Szoboszlai has a tattoo in Hungarian which reads "Talent is a divine blessing, but without incredible will and humility, it is worth nothing". Dig a little deeper and you find the quote is attributed to Steven Gerrard. When midfielder Szobozlai arrived at Liverpool from RB Leipzig in 2023 for 60m, there was a reason why he took the number eight shirt that had become synonymous with Gerrard at Anfield.

It is an exciting time to be here and an exciting time to be involved at the club so I am delighted, I understand the position I am in, how much of a privilege it is to play here, the demands here and I am personally really happy and excited to know my future is here.

How well do you know the top scorers of the Women's Super League? As the Women's Super League season heats up, one familiar name is charging towards the Golden Boot once again. But can you name every WSL Golden Boot winner since the award started in 2011? You have six minutes to name 16 players (with a few repeat winners along the way) in this quiz.

Shamrock Rovers boss insists 'some things are bigger than football' as he adds support for Joanna Byrne in battle with Drogheda's US owners

The 21-year-old's new contract will see him remain with Charlotte until the end of the 2028-29 season, with an option for an extra year. Toklomati was one of three Charlotte players to score 10 or more goals in the MLS regular season in 2025, alongside Wilfried Zaha and Pep Biel, after having only two players reach double figures in the club's first three MLS seasons.

It's a dream come true. Getting my debut is one thing and then scoring on my debut is another. Just so thankful, just so happy. As I was watching the game I saw the game becoming a bit tense and we had more control of the ball than before, so I knew that going into the last couple of minutes, it was going to be more end-to-end, so I just tried to do the best I can. Luckily, I scored.