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Dick’s Sporting Goods Park will be buzzing with excitement as the Colorado Rapids take on Sporting Kansas City in a much-anticipated MLS match on Thursday morning. The Rapids recently saw their three-game winning streak come to an end with a 3-0 defeat to title contenders Los Angeles FC, but they are expected to put up a strong fight against the …

AT&T Stadium is set to host a highly anticipated Copa America showdown between Venezuela and Canada, marking their first encounter at this prestigious tournament. La Vinotinto aim to maintain their perfect record in the 2024 Copa America, but head coach Leandro Cufre will need to caution his team against overconfidence. Key player Salomon Rondon, who has already scored twice and …

Expect an intense showdown when England and Switzerland clash at Merkur Spiel-Arena in the EURO 2024 quarter-finals. England narrowly escaped elimination against Slovakia, thanks to Jude Bellingham’s spectacular bicycle-kick goal, which helped Gareth Southgate retain his position. Another key player for the Three Lions will be Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, who secured the win against Stanislas Lobotka’s team. However, …

Argentina will be looking to maintain their perfect record in the 2024 Copa America as they face Ecuador in the quarter-finals. La Albiceleste are aiming for their ninth consecutive win across all competitions. With key players Lionel Messi and Alexis Mac Allister returning to the starting lineup, a victory for Argentina seems likely. Inter striker Lautaro Martinez, who scored both …

Prepare for an electrifying showdown at Volksparkstadion as France takes on Portugal in the EURO 2024 quarter-finals. France advanced past Belgium with the help of Jan Vertonghen’s late own goal, though they dominated the match. Midfielder Adrien Rabiot will miss this game due to a one-match suspension, and Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga is expected to fill the gap. PSG forward …

Arab League assistant secretary-general Hossam Zaki has clarified that his recent comments about Hezbollah have been “misinterpreted.” Zaki explained to reporters that his statement indicating the League no longer views Hezbollah as a “terrorist” group does not imply that the concerns and objections regarding Hezbollah’s behavior, policies, actions, and stances have been resolved, either domestically or regionally. The pro-Hezbollah daily …

Israeli military leaders are quietly advocating for a comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza, considering it the “best way” to recover over 100 captives and to “reach a deal with Hezbollah” to prevent the conflict from expanding. This information comes from six current and former security officials who spoke anonymously to the New York Times (NYT). The senior generals are reportedly concerned …

Israeli forces conducted deadly strikes on southern Gaza on Tuesday, clashing with militants after the army reiterated orders for Palestinians to vacate areas near the borders with Israel and Egypt. Witnesses reported heavy bombing and shelling around Khan Yunis, the main city in southern Gaza, from which Israeli forces withdrew in early April following a devastating months-long battle. A hospital …