Denis Bouanga has hat trick, propels LAFC past Minnesota 5-1 and into a playoff spot
Denis Bouanga scored three times in a first-half barrage to take the Major League Soccer goals lead, and Los Angeles FC clinched a playoff spot with a 5-1 victory over Minnesota United
2023-10-05 13:29
On this day in 2006: France’s former Man Utd goalkeeper Fabien Barthez retires
Former France and Manchester United goalkeeper Fabien Barthez announced his retirement from football, on this day in 2006. The 1998 World Cup winner made his announcement on French television channel TF1, three months after appearing in the 2006 World Cup final. Barthez, aged 35 at the time, said: “I am quitting the French team, I am quitting club football. I am going to continue enjoying myself without football.” The mercurial Frenchman, who also helped his country win Euro 2000, initially quit soon after being released by Marseille at the end of the 2005-06 season. He had been France’s first-choice keeper in the 2006 World Cup, with his last match being the penalty shoot-out loss to Italy in the final. Barthez was with United for four years between 2000 and 2004, winning two Premier League titles in the process. The only club I wanted to go to was not so happy to have me. It happens and you have to live with it. I needed an adventure Fabien Barthez But his erratic displays saw Sir Alex Ferguson lose patience with him and he spent the final season on loan back at former club Marseille, who he subsequently joined on a two-year permanent deal. Shortly before he announced his retirement, Barthez had been trying to agree a deal with first club Toulouse, but it did not work out. “The only club I wanted to go to was not so happy to have me,” he said. “It happens and you have to live with it. I needed an adventure and I have only done things that I want to.” Barthez’s club retirement did not last long though, with the keeper announcing in December 2006 that he had signed a deal with Nantes. But the following April, after an altercation with a Nantes fan, Barthez left the club and, although he stated his intention to carry on playing, he did not make another appearance. In 2008, Barthez switched sports and began a successful motorsport career. He won the 2013 French GT Championship alongside Morgan Moullin-Traffort and competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 2014, 2016 and 2017. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live England waiting on fitness of Ben Stokes ahead of World Cup opener Tadhg Furlong believes pressure of Scotland game will bring best out of Ireland Eddie Howe staying grounded after Newcastle’s ‘amazing night’ against PSG
2023-10-05 13:25
Cristian Roldan's goal earns Sounders 2-1 victory over Galaxy, postseason berth
Cristian Roldan scored in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time and the Seattle Sounders clinched a spot in the postseason and snapped a four-match winless streak at home with a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy
2023-10-05 13:16
Brewers' exit puts spotlight on the uncertain future of manager Craig Counsell
Craig Counsell grew up in the Milwaukee area, and his father worked for the Brewers
2023-10-05 12:54
Duncan McGuire scores and Pedro Gallese earns 10th clean sheet as Orlando City beats Nashville 1-0
Duncan McGuire scored in the 44th minute, Pedro Gallese earned his 10th clean sheet of the season and Orlando City held off Nashville 1-0 on Wednesday night
2023-10-05 11:29
Young Marlins flop against Phillies in NL Wild Card Series sweep
The Miami Marlins couldn’t solve Zack Wheeler or Aaron Nola
2023-10-05 11:24
Phillies sweep Marlins to earn NL Division Series rematch with MLB-best Braves
Bryson Stott crushed the second grand slam in Philadelphia Phillies postseason history and Aaron Nola tossed seven shutout innings in a performance worthy of a postseason ace that led to a 7-1 win and a two-game sweep over the Miami Marlins in their NL Wild Card Series
2023-10-05 11:16
Karol Swiderski converts two penalty kicks as Charlotte tops Toronto 3-0
Karol Swiderski converted two penalty kicks in the first half and Charlotte beat Toronto FC 3-0 on Wednesday night
2023-10-05 10:49
Bo Bichette and the Blue Jays are searching for answers after another short stay in the playoffs
It was an emotional finish for the Toronto Blue Jays after they were swept in the AL Wild Card Series for the second straight season
2023-10-05 10:45
Diamondbacks erase early deficit again and beat Brewers 5-2 to sweep NL Wild Card Series
Zac Gallen settled down after a shaky start and Arizona’s bullpen stepped up at the very end, helping the Diamondbacks sweep their NL Wild Card Series against the Milwaukee Brewers with a 5-2 victory in Game 2
2023-10-05 10:45
'Be water, my friend': China's first UFC champion channels her inner Bruce Lee
A decade ago, Zhang Weili was handing out flyers to rushing commuters in front of her local subway station. Now she's considered one of the best women's mixed-martial arts (MMA) fighters in history.
2023-10-05 10:24
Ecuador's Liga de Quito and Brazil's Fortaleza will play in the Copa Sudamericana soccer final
Ecuador’s Liga de Quito and Brazil’s Fortaleza will play for the Copa Sudamericana soccer title on Oct. 28
2023-10-05 09:58