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Messi sends message to Argentina U20s after World Cup final defeat

Lionel Messi proved his class once again when sending a heartfelt message to Argentina’s promising youngsters after seeing them suffer an agonising defeat to Morocco in the FIFA U20 World Cup final. The Albiceleste are the current holders of the global crown at senior level and had been hoping to capture another in the youth ranks. Messi has offered his support after seeing that dream crushed in dramatic fashion.

Purple & blue cards?! What is FIFA's new VAR challenge initiative

FIFA is rolling out a brand new VAR challenge initiative that gives managers the power to use purple and blue cards during matches to request a decision review from the referee, but it threatens to lead to even more frustrating delays. The cards are currently being tested at the 2025 Under-20 World Cup in Chile and in other smaller-scale tournaments and leagues.

Zidane's son backed to reach 'highest level' amid France heroics

Elyaz Zidane, son of French football icon Zinedine Zidane, is emerging as one of the brightest revelations of the U-20 World Cup in Chile. Playing at the heart of France’s defence, the 19-year-old has logged the most minutes in Bernard Diomede’s side, displaying composure and maturity that go beyond his age and the immense weight of his surname.

Cremaschi rises, yet another let down against Morocco by U.S.

The U.S. have been knocking at the door, but what needs to change to finally open it? That question remains after another exit

Morocco end U.S. run in U20 World Cup with quarterfinal win

The United States made a deep run into the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup, but that came to a halt in the quarterfinals - their fifth tournament in a row reaching that round - as Morocco won 3-1 on Sunday. Despite Cole Campbell's first-half equalizer, Morocco advanced to the semifinals with a second-half own goal from Joshua Wynder and a late counterattack strike.

Lalas challenges U.S. U20 team to surpass previous generation

Former USMNT star Alexi Lalas has tempered expectations after the United States’ impressive 3-0 victory over Italy in the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Lalas acknowledged the achievement but emphasized that American youth teams have reached similar stages before. The U.S. secured their fifth straight trip the quarterfinals.

Cremaschi sparks U.S. U20 upset of Italy to make quarterfinals

The U.S. U20 men’s national team had a commanding performance on Thursday, defeating Italy 3-0 to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile. Parma midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi extended his strong scoring form at the tournament with a brace, while San Jose Earthquakes’ Niko Tsakiris added a brilliant free kick.

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Mexico's Aguirre: Mora needs to test himself at UCL or UEL club

Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre believes Tijuana's rising star Gilberto Mora needs a new challenge abroad. After the 16-year-old’s standout performances for club and country, Aguirre urged him to “push into a different environment” by joining a European team competing in the Champions League, Europa League or Conference League.

U.S. U20 World Cup squad finish atop group despite loss

The U.S. under-20 men's national team finished atop their group at the World Cup despite a 2-1 loss to South Africa in Sunday's group stage finale. Even with the defeat, the U.S. finished as group winners due to the favorable goal differential generated from their dominant opening win against New Caledonia - a 9-1 rout.

Chelsea target another wonderkid ahead of January transfer window

Chelsea are pursuing the signature of Nigerian wonderkid Abduljelil Kamaldeen. The 16-year-old is currently representing his country at the U20 World Cup in Chile. Kamaldeen flashed his potential during a brief cameo in the Flying Eagles' 1-0 defeat against Norway on Monday; he is expected to start in Nigeria's next group stage game against Saudi Arabia tomorrow.

U.S. open with historic 9-1 win over New Caledonia at U20 WC

Benjamin Cremaschi wasted no time stamping his authority on the U20 World Cup opener in Chile, as the U.S. routed New Caledonia 9-1 on Monday. The Parma midfielder struck twice inside the opening minutes to put Marko Mitrović’s team firmly in control, later completing a hat-trick. Niko Tsakiris opened up the scoring in the seventh minute for the U.S.

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Cremaschi, Kochen highlight U.S. U20 World Cup squad

There are several notable names on coach Marko Mitrović's U.S. men's national team roster for the 2025 U20 World Cup in Chile, announced Friday by the federation. Former Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi, now with Parma on loan, leads a squad that features several rising MLS stars, along with Dortmund's highly-touted prospect, Cole Campbell.

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Alonso says Madrid will block Mastantuono's Argentina call up

Real Madrid want Franco Mastantuono to miss out on the Under 20 World Cup with Argentina, with Xabi Alonso saying he will stay with the La Liga side.

United States v Mexico - Gold Cup 2025: Final

Tijuana's Mora brushes off Madrid links, focused on U-20 World Cup

The teenager’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta, recently admitted top European clubs are monitoring him closely.

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USMNT's Cowell taking U-20 World Cup confidence to Gold Cup

Cade Cowell says he'll be bringing confidence from his standout U-20 World Cup effort to the Gold Cup squad as he looks to play his part for the U.S.

U-20 World Cup 2023 TV channels, streams & how to watch

Everything you need to know about where to watch and stream the U20 World Cup live on TV & online.

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Cowell, Luna & the USMNT's U20 World Cup winners and losers

After a fine start to the tournament, the U.S. bowed out on Sunday as they lost out to Uruguay - but who had a competition to remember or forget?

USMNT U20 ratings: Defense capitulates to end World Cup run

The U.S. fell at the quarterfinal round once again, with the latest loss coming as a result of some disastrous defending

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How the USMNT should line up in U20 World Cup quarter-final

Several American youngsters have stepped up in Argentina, and they will have to be at their best again to reach the final four

USMNT U-20 ratings: Cowell scores again as Luna steals show

The U.S. were as dominant as ever as they ran up the score against New Zealand in their last-16 match.

USYNT celebrate U20 World Cup vs Slovakia

How the USMNT should line up as U20 World Cup knockouts begin

Two latecomers are now in camp as the U.S. finally has a full roster ready to go for the knockout rounds

Cade Cowell celebrate USYNT U20 World Cup vs Slovakia

McGlynn magic & Cowell chaos: U20 USMNT winners and losers

GOAL breaks down the winners and losers from the first three games of the U20 World Cup

USMNT U-20 ratings: Cowell goes full Nunez in 2-0 win

The U.S. ran Slovakia ragged in a 2-0 win that featured a seemingly-endless wave of missed chancess.

When Adu and the U.S. shocked Messi at the U20 World Cup

During the summer of 2005, the hottest young player in the world emerged victorious in a clash between the U.S. and Argentina, but it wasn't Messi

USMNT U-20 ratings: Moon Boy to the rescue! 🌙

The U.S. U-20 Moon Boy came off the bench to score a goal as Mikey Varas' team left it late to beat Fiji.

Where are the USMNT U20 World Cup squad of 2019 now?

Not every youth national team star makes it to the senior team, and the 2019 U.S. team shows how a group can go in different directions

'Show some f*cking respect!' - Neville blasts reporter

The start to the season for Inter Miami has been as terrible as Phil Neville could've imagined and the Englishman recently lost his cool.

USYNT hero Jonathan Gomez discusses U20 World Cup dream

Jonathan Gómez discussed his FIFA U-20 World Cup experience after scoring a 92nd-minute goal against Ecuador.

USMNT's Yedlin gives advice to U20 World Cup hero Gomez

United States full-back DeAndre Yedlin advised Jonathan Gomez to "keep enjoying the moment" after his winning goal in an Under-20 World Cup match.

USYNT's Gomez hits stoppage-time screamer vs Ecuador 🤯

A stunning late goal from Jonathan Gomez sealed a 1-0 win for the USYNT over Ecuador in their opening game of the Under 20 World Cup on Saturday.

Frequently asked questions

: Al-Hilal are the most successful Saudi Pro League side ever, having won an astonishing 19 league titles. Their first-ever league title came at the end of the 1976-77 campaign. Currently, they are also the defending champions, having gone all the way in the 2023-24 season.
: Currently, there are 18 teams in the Saudi Pro League. In the first season ever, which took place in 1976-77, there were just eight teams. The number increased to 10 in the following season. Ahead of the 1981-82, Saudi Premier League and Saudi First Division merged to form one single league for the 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification process. However, from the 1984-85 season, the number teams reverted to 12.
: Legendary Saudi Arabian goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Deayea holds the record for most appearances in the Saudi Pro League. Al-Deayea played for Al-Taee and Al-Hilal and managed 406 appearances inthe league.
: Majed Abdullah, also known as the Arabian Pele, is the league's all-time leading topscorer with 189 goals in 194 league games, all of them coming with Al-Nassr in a 21-year span. He is Al-Nassr's record goalscorer, with 259 goals in just 266 games.
: Former Syrian midfielder Jehad Al-Hussain has registered the most assists in Saudi Pro League history, setting up 50 goals for his teammates in 208 games.
: Former Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El Hadary is the oldest player to ever feature in Saudi Pro League. El Hadary was 45 years and 81 days old when he featured for Al-Taawoun in April 2018.
: Teenage sensation Talal Haji, who plays for Al-Ittihad, is the youngest player to ever play in Saudi Pro League. Haji achieved this feat at the age of 16 years and five days when he came on as a substitute for Romarinho in Al-Ittihad's 2-1 win over Al-Fateh in September 2023.
: Cristiano Ronaldo, Riyad Mahrez, Karim Benzema, Roberto Firmino, N'Golo Kante, Sadio Mane, Yassine Bounou, Nacho, Aymeric Laporte, and Fabinho are among the most famous players to have played in the Saudi Pro League.
: Steven Gerrard, Laurent Blanc, and Stefano Pioli are some of Saudi Pro League's most prominent managers in history.
: The King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, which is home to Al-Shabab and Al-Riyadh, is the biggest stadium in Saudi Pro League. It has a capacity of 68,752.
: Neymar is the most expensive player in Saudi Pro League history, costing a whopping £77.6 million when Al-Hilal bought him from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023.

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