Frenkie De Jong won El Clasico for Barcelona, now they’ll need to figure out how to keep him
Yesterday’s El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid, and Barcelona’s 2-1 win, is the perfect microcosm of where Barcelona is now. While they were much…
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Claudio Reyna sounds like a real hoot
Claudio Reyna’s sunny disposition is sure to brighten up anyone’s day.Photo: AP It is so perfect it hurts that US Soccer has been tied up…
The NFL combine isn’t intrusive enough
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young answers questions from the media during the NFL Scouting Combine.Photo: Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire (Getty Images) Welcome to Deadspin’s The Sports Nihilist,…
Thierry Henry as the USMNT’s next coach isn’t as bad as you think
Thierry Henry served as an assistant for Belgium during the World CupImage: AP The direction of the United States men’s national team nearly three months…
Jordan Mailata, the most interesting man at the Super Bowl
Jordan Mailata is a man of many talents, not least of which is football.Photo: Getty Images Many of the best athletes in the world are…
Chad Johnson gives pro athletes a crash course in frugality
Chad JohnsonPhoto: AP “Frugal” would be one word to describe Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson during his playing career in the NFL. During a recent sit-down interview…
Brian McBride out as USMNT GM, and Gregg Berhalter should be next
Gregg’s got to goImage: Getty Images Brian McBride, the general manager of the USMNT, is out, per sources. No exact reason has been given. The…
Napoli are Showtime
Victor OsimhenImage: Getty Images While Arsenal have gobbled up most of the world’s oxygen in the “came from nowhere to lead the league” category, there’s…
Has Erling Haaland actually made Manchester City any better?
Does Erling Haaland do as much for Man City as we all think?Image: Getty Images It’s admittedly a convenient time to ask whether or not…
The best soccer players of all time to never win a World Cup
Image: Getty Images It’s the pinnacle of soccer. The World Cup is a spectacle unlike any other in sport. And to truly be considered the…