International Soccer

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 11: FIFA Ballon dOr 2015 nominees Lionel Messi of Argentina and FC Barcelona and Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Real Madrid answer media questions during the FIFA Ballon dOr 2015 press conference prior to the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2015 at the Kongresshaus on January 11, 2016 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Ranking the 30 Ballon d’Or nominees

Diagnosing the England National Team

The true essence of the International Break

International break: 11 must watch matches from World Cup qualifiers

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Sam Allardyce, manager of Sunderland celebrates staying in the Premier League after victory during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Everton at the Stadium of Light on May 11, 2016 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Sam Allardyce to be named as new English manager

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 05: Ronaldinho greets and hugs Pele during Soccer Aid at Old Trafford on June 5, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

It is time for Ronaldinho to retire?

Argentina's Lionel Messi leaves the field after being defeated by Chile in the penalty shoot-out of the Copa America Centenario final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States, on June 26, 2016. After extra-time Chile win penalty shoot-out 4-2. / AFP / Don EMMERT (Photo credit should read DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

Will Lionel Messi’s legacy take a hit after another disappointment with Argentina?

LENS, FRANCE - JUNE 16: Harry Kane of England reacts during the UEFA Euro 2016 Group B match between England and Wales at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on June 16, 2016 in Lens, France. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Euro 2016: England must drop Harry Kane for final match

HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 13: Starters for the Mexico team pose on the pitch before the start of the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group match between Mexico and Venezuela at NRG Stadium on June 13, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Copa America: Can Mexico contain Chile?

GETAFE, SPAIN - JUNE 07: David Silva of Spain competes for the ball with Kverkvelia (L) and Kashia of Georgia during an international friendly match between Spain and Georgia at Alfonso Perez stadium on June 7, 2016 in Getafe, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Euro 2016: Should Spain be Worried about Loss to Georgia?

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Aaron Mooy of Australia takes on Danny Drinkwater of England during the International Friendly match between England and Australia at Stadium of Light on May 27, 2016 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Australia’s future looks bright

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 29: Jesus Corona of Mexico celebrates with teammates after scoring the second goal of his team during the match between Mexico and Canada as part of the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifiers at Azteca Stadium on March 29, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Eloisa Sanchez/LatinContent/Getty Images)

Predicting El Tri’s Copa America starting 11

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MAY 13: Domenico Scala, Chairman of the FIFA Audit and Compliance Committee speaks during the 66th FIFA Congress at Centro Banamex on May 13, 2016 in Mexico City. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Scala resignation, new rules shows nothing has changed for FIFA

BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 08: Radamel Falcao Garcia of Colombia looks on during a match between Colombia and Peru as part of FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier at Metropolitano Roberto Melendez Stadium on October 08, 2015 in Barranquilla, Colombia. (Photo by Gal Schweizer/LatinContent/Getty Images)

Lessons from El Niño: What Falcao could learn from Fernando Torres

Los Angeles Lakers basketball star Kobe Bryant (C L) and Barcelona team captain Andrés Iniesta Luján (C R) pose with other members of the FC Barcelona football team before a training session at the StarHub Stadium in Carson, California, on July 20, 2015. Barcelona will play the LA Galaxy in an International Champions Cup match on July 21. AFP PHOTO/MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)

5 players who would receive Kobe style send off

PASADENA, CA - OCTOBER 10: The national soccer team of Mexico poses before the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup Qualifier at Rose Bowl on October 10, 2015 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Getty Images)

Starting 11 prediction for Mexico vs. Canada

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez (R) puts his hand to his mouth after clashing with Italy's defender Giorgio Chiellini during a Group D football match between Italy and Uruguay at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 24, 2014. Uruguay won 1-0. AFP PHOTO / DANIEL GARCIA (Photo credit should read DANIEL GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images)

Luis Suarez Must Behave Himself With Uruguay

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 11: Rafael Marquez of Mexico celebrates after scoring the second goal to equalise during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group A match between South Africa and Mexico at Soccer City Stadium on June 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

Ageless Wonder: Rafa Marquez once again on El Tri

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Eden Hazard of Chelsea has a rest during the UEFA Champions League match between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain at Stamford Bridge on March 9, 2016 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)

Eden Hazard dropped by Belgium, may miss Euro 2016

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace during the Barclays Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park on March 6, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)

Choosing Arsenal’s Theo Walcott over Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha is indefensible for England

Neymar Must Choose Olympics Over Copa America

Jun 7, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; England coach Roy Hodgson looks on before a game against Honduras at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

England Manager Roy Hodgson is Out of Touch With New Talent

7 Reasons We All Hate International Break

International Round-Up: Brazil ease, England successful

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Autumn Reading – the best football books of 2015

Analysis: USA score five to win 2015 Women’s World Cup

Brazil’s Fall From Grace

Megan Rapinoe has been suspended after receiving a second yellow card in four matches.

Megan Rapinoe and Lauren Holiday set to miss USWNT quarterfinal against China