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Alyssa Clang

Alyssa is a Boston-born Californian with a passion for global sport. She can yell about misplaced soccer passes in five languages and rattle off the turns of Silverstone in her sleep. You can find her dormant Twitter account at @alyssaclang, but honestly, you’re probably better off finding her here.

Inter Miami owner confirms Lionel Messi arrival date

Lionel Messi is coming to Miami—and after weeks of speculation, we finally know when the international superstar will make his debut.

Manchester City defeat Inter Milan 1-0 to win the 2023 Champions League

City survived a messy, physical final to beat Inter Milan 1-0 in Istanbul. It's the club's first Champions League victory in its 143-year history.

Measuring Lionel Messi's decision to join Inter Miami of MLS

Measuring the impact of Lionel Messi's decision to join Inter Miami of the MLS.

Key duels that could shift the balance in Champions League final

With the 2023 Champions League final between Inter Milan and Manchester City looming on Saturday in Istanbul, Turkey, here are key man-on-man duels to know.

Champions League Final: Can Manchester City clinch the elusive treble?

After 10 months' competition, the UEFA Champions League has narrowed a field of 32 teams to two: Inter Milan and Manchester City. With the final looming, we break down each team's journey and analyze chances for victory.  Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has a reputation for overthinking in the Champions League.

Miss on Messi? That's no problem for growing Saudi soccer league

Lionel Messi shunned Saudi Arabia for Major League Soccer, but it may not matter for the country's growing professional league. 

Champions League Final: Can Inter Milan pull off an upset?

After 10 months' competition, the UEFA Champions League has narrowed a field of 32 teams to just two: Inter Milan and Manchester City. With the final looming, we'll be breaking down each team's journey and analyzing their chances of victory.

The unanswered questions surrounding Messi's shock transfer

After months of speculation about his future, Lionel Messi's mind is made up.

American's firing of beloved team leader rocks AC Milan

On the surface, everything looks fabulous at AC Milan. Things have finally turned around for the Rossoneri after a decade of heartbreaking underperformance.

LeBron at Le Mans: NBA star to kick off centenary race

LeBron James is just like the rest of us: getting into foreign motorsport in a big way.

What's next for LAFC after Champions League defeat?

LAFC had plenty of optimism heading into the second leg of its Champions League final, but a 2-1 defeat in the first leg proved too much to overcome. 

Zlatan Ibrahimovic retires at 41: 'Came like a king and left like a legend'

After a storied career spanning multiple decades and continents, Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is finally hanging up his cleats.

Mercedes renaissance colors quiet Spanish Grand Prix

Max Verstappen may have won the Spanish Grand Prix by 24 seconds, but Mercedes snatched all the headlines thanks to impressive drives from Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.

Renowned manager gets ban after referee abuse in Europa League final

After the Roma-Sevilla match, won by the Spanish team on penalties, ref Anthony Taylor faced relentless verbal abuse from Jose Mourinho, one of the most well-known leaders in world soccer.

What to expect from Formula One's Spanish Grand Prix

Motorsport legends Nigel Mansell and Ayrton Senna grabbed the headlines in the '90s, but from the 2000s until today, the Spanish Grand Prix has been all about one driver: Fernando Alonso.

How first-place FC Cincinnati engineered the greatest start in MLS history

If you told FC Cincinnati fans two years ago that their team would soon be the best in MLS, they wouldn't have believed you. Yet here we are.

Despite loss in Mexico, LAFC optimistic about second leg of Champions League Final

LAFC fell to Club Léon in Mexico on Wednesday in the opening game of the CONCACAF Champions League Final, but a last-minute goal from Denis Bouanga just might be the difference in leg two.

Lydia Bedford to coach Brentford's U-18s in big move toward Premier League gender parity

Brentford announced the arrival of Lydia Bedford, formerly of the Leicester City and Arsenal women's teams, as its new youth coach for its U-18 men project.

L.A. Galaxy parts ways with president Chris Klein after orchestrated fan campaign

After dogged and prolonged fan protests, the L.A. Galaxy have finally moved to fire president Chris Klein.

Pressure's on for LAFC to complete this rare feat

Los Angeles FC won the Supporter's Shield and MLS Cup in the past eight months, but to complete a rarely achieved North American treble, one elusive piece of silverware remains: the CONCACAF Champions League trophy.

USMNT coach Anthony Hudson to depart; no full-time successor named

We've seen this film before. In late 2022 the U. S. Soccer Federation (USSF) placed head coach Gregg Berhalter on leave following a legal investigation, appointing former youth coach Anthony Hudson in his place.

Max Verstappen victorious in wet and wild Monaco Grand Prix

Heavy rain couldn't dampen Max Verstappen's spirits as he clinched his fourth victory of the 2023 Formula 1 season. The Dutch driver finished a full 27 seconds ahead of Fernando Alonso in second, but to hear him tell it, nothing about the afternoon came easily.

The Premier League relegation battle: Who and what is at risk?

After a long, stilted season interrupted by the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Premier League is finally drawing to a close. All 20 teams will play this weekend to hammer out their final place in the table.

Stars don't align with coach on troubled Toronto MLS team

Why are Bradley, one of MLS' best coaches, and Bernardeschi, one of the league's strongest designated players, so deeply at odds with one another?

What to expect at 2023 Monaco Grand Prix

Get ready for glitz, drama, attitude and speed. The Monaco Grand Prix is back this weekend for its 80th anniversary race.