Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with an ankle injury. The 26-year-old left-footed centre-back suffered the problem in his side's 2-1 win against ...

Reportedly 15-17,000 demonstrators at the last “No Kings” protest in Colorado Springs on March 28 with not one act of violence. Reportedly 15-17 million demonstrators at 3300 sights across the US on ...

England full back Tino Livramento was ruled out of the World Cup on Tuesday because of a calf injury, forcing coach Thomas Tuchel into a late squad change ahead of his team’s opening game against ...

The format of the World Cup has changed entering 2026. Instead of 32 teams with the top two from each group making it to the knockout rounds, there are 48 teams this year. Eight teams that finish in ...

The difference between the world's best defenders and solid players is minimal. The traits that separate the elites from the pack aren't physical, though. The world's best defenders are going to be on ...

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IRVINE, Calif. — Chris Richards gave Team USA a huge lift heading into the World Cup, when the injured defender pronounced himself fit for Friday’s opener against Paraguay. “I’m ready,” Richards said ...

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Chris Richards, defender for Crystal Palace and the USMNT Omar Vega / USSF / Getty Images IRVINE, Calif. — Center back Chris Richards delivered the United States the perfect boost ahead of its opening ...

Though the U.S. men's national team controlled much of its final tune-up match against Germany (albeit a 2-1 loss), it was obvious that the USMNT desperately needed Chris Richards back in time for the ...

IRVINE, Calif. — Top defender Chris Richards participated in his first full practice with the U.S. World Cup team on Monday when the Americans reported to their training base in Southern California.