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USLPA to protest against USSF in U.S. Open Cup matches

USL players will wear t-shirts calling for professional standards prior to U.S. Open Cup games Tuesday night, in a coordinated effort to put pressure on the U.S. Soccer amid tense negotiations with the league on a Collective Bargaining Agreement. The USLPA has been engaged in talks with the League office for months, and with no deal near, they have decided to take action.

Vermont-Portland's U.S. Open Cup clash is the perfect hipster derby

Portland Hearts of Pine and Vermont Green are two of New England’s most compelling community-built clubs, and their U.S. Open Cup meeting brings a battle of brands to the pitch.

Surridge, Schwake heroics secure Open Cup for Nashville

Nashville SC captured the first championship in Tennessee professional sports history on Wednesday night, edging Austin FC 2-1 in the U.S. Open Cup final. Sam Surridge’s second-half strike made the difference in a rather testy contest, with Nashville digging deep to protect their lead at Austin's Q2 Stadium and seal a landmark title.

Nashville, Austin both vie for first trophy in Open Cup final

Both U.S. Open Cup finalists are relatively recent MLS additions, and both have a chance to claim their first trophy

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Where to watch Lionel Messi games on TV & live stream

Everything you need to know about how to watch Lionel Messi in action for Inter Miami and Argentina.

Fodrey scores late winner to send Austin FC to U.S. Open Cup final

Austin FC and Nashville SC each booked their first U.S. Open Cup Final appearances on a dramatic semifinal night. In St. Paul, CJ Fodrey’s 120th-minute strike gave Austin a 2-1 extra-time win over Minnesota United, while in Nashville, Sam Surridge fired a hat trick to lead the Boys in Gold past Philadelphia Union 3-1 at GEODIS Park.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Suwon FC	3	3	0	9	3	6	9	W W W
2	Daegu FC	3	3	0	8	4	4	9	W W W
3	Suwon Samsung Bluewings	3	3	0	5	1	4	9	W W W
4	Busan I'Park	3	2	1	7	4	3	7	W W D
5	Gimpo FC	2	2	0	4	1	3	6	W W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Suwon FC

W
W
W

Daegu FC

W
W
W

Suwon Samsung Bluewings

W
W
W

Busan I'Park

W
W
D

Gimpo FC

W
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most European Championship titles?

Spain are the most successful side in the European Championship, having lifted the coveted title four times. Their first-ever title came in 1964. After a long wait of 44 years, La Roja won the trophy in 2008 and successfully defended it in 2012 under the-then boss Vicente del Bosque. They won the most recent edition in 2024 and set a record of winning every single game en route to glory.

How many teams are in the European Championship?

There are 24 teams in the European Championships ever since the expansion in 2016. Initially there were only four teams in the Euros, before that number was doubled to eight in 1980, and then to 16 countries in 1996.

Who has made the most European Championship appearances ever?

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has made 30 appearances in the European Championship, having featured in six consecutive editions. He won the tournament in 2016.

Who is the all-time top scorer in the European Championship?

No player has scored more goals in the European Championship than the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo. The 39-year-old has scored 14 goals in 30 games in total, five more than any other player.

Who is the oldest player ever in the European Championship and how old was he?

Portugal centre-back Pepe was aged 41 years and 130 days when his team took on France in the quarter-final of the 2024 edition, thus becoming the oldest player to ever feature in the European Championship.

Who is the youngest player ever in the European Championship and how old was he?

Spanish sensation Lamine Yamal has been creating a host of records since breaking out at Barcelona in 2023. He was a crucial contributor in Spain's EURO 2024 victory, and also became the youngest player ever to feature in the European Championship finals, making his debut in the tournament at the age of 16 years and 338 days.

Which famous players have played in the European Championship?

Paolo Maldini, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, Manuel Neuer, Andres Iniesta, Iker Casillas, Eden Hazard, Michel Platini, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Gareth Bale are some of the most prominent names to have represented their nations at the European Championship.

Which famous managers have managed in the European Championship?

Roberto Mancini, Ronald Koeman, Guus Hiddink, Dino Zoff, Antonio Conte, Andriy Shevchenko, Luis Enrique, Miguel Munoz, Kevin Keegan, Frank Rijkaard, Arrigo Sacchi, Julian Nagelsmann, etc are some of the most famous managers to have managed in the European Championship.