Tag: Soccer

Do Animals Have ESP? Veterinarian Explores Accounts of Creatures That Seem to Possess Clairvoyance

Veterinarian Dr. Michael Fox has encountered many stories of dogs seeming to sense from a distance that their masters are in trouble and other such experiences that seem to indicate animal clairvoyance. Dr. Fox believes that animals can tap into what he calls the “empathosphere,” where thoughts and feelings physically exist. Animals seem able to…


Man United Beats Liverpool 2–1 Against Backdrop of Protests of American Owners

MANCHESTER, England—Against a backdrop of protests against the club’s ownership, Manchester United delivered a performance of intensity and spirit to beat fierce rival Liverpool 2–1 on Monday and finally claim its first points in the Premier League this season. Composed finishes by Jadon Sancho in the 16th minute and Marcus Rashford in the 53rd earned…


Earthquakes Shock MLS-Best LAFC, 2–1

SAN JOSE—Cade Cowell scored the tie-breaking goal as the San Jose Earthquakes stunned visiting Los Angeles FC 2–1 on Saturday night. San Jose’s victory ended LAFC’s franchise-record seven-game winning streak. Cowell’s decisive goal came in the 77th minute. Tommy Thompson fed him the ball and Cowell was in close proximity to the net and slammed…


Late Penalty Kick Gives Galaxy Draw With Sounders

Dejan Joveljic scored on a penalty kick in second-half stoppage time as the Los Angeles Galaxy, after blowing a two-goal lead, rallied for a 3–3 draw against the Seattle Sounders on Friday in Carson, California. Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez and Victor Vazquez scored in the first half for the Galaxy (10–11–4, 34 points), who remained winless…


Ronaldo Gets Police Caution for Incident at Everton Match

LIVERPOOL, England—Cristiano Ronaldo has received a police caution after footage was posted online of the Manchester United forward appearing to knock a phone out of an Everton fan’s hand at a Premier League match in April. Merseyside Police said Wednesday that “the matter has now concluded.” The 37-year-old soccer great was interviewed by officers in…


Elon Musk Jokes About Buying Manchester United, Causing Stir

Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, briefly lifted the gloom over Manchester United’s shares and fans on Wednesday by posting on Twitter that he was buying the English soccer club—only to say a little later it was all part of “a long-running joke.” One of the world’s most successful soccer clubs, the Manchester United is…


League-Leading LAFC Sneak Past 10-man D.C. United

LOS ANGELES—D.C. United defender Steven Birnbaum’s dismissal for a second yellow card changed the complexion of the Tuesday match at Los Angeles FC, and the home team cashed in on the man advantage for a 1–0 win. Kwadwo Opoku’s goal in the 67th minute–seven minutes after Birnbaum saw red–was the difference as Los Angeles ran…


Elon Musk Said He’s Buying Manchester United, Then Said He’s Joking

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk wrote on Twitter on Tuesday that he’s buying Manchester United, but said hours later that it was only a “joke.” “Also, I’m buying Manchester United [you’re] welcome,” the billionaire wrote on Twitter. Manchester United’s stock rose by 17% percent in pre-market trading shortly after Musk published his Twitter post,…


Viewer’s Guide for This Year’s World Cup in Qatar

A last chance for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Kylian Mbappé back on the biggest stage of all. Brazil bidding for a record-extending sixth title. One of the most eagerly anticipated World Cups in memory—as much for off-the-field reasons as those on it—is just around the corner in Qatar and excitement is building after the…


LAFC Erupt for 5 Goals in Second Half, Rout Charlotte FC

Host Los Angeles FC exploded for five second-half goals and rolled to a 5–0 win over expansion side Charlotte FC on Saturday night. Jesus Murillo, Jose Cifuentes, Carlos Vela, and Cristian Arango tallied goals in a 28-minute span, leading Western Conference-leading LAFC to another win in what is on pace to be the team’s best…