The flying ball that has been a part of the USSF crest since 1993 is no more. The federation has now unveiled a new, simpler look that definitely is not inspired by knock-off U.S. Olympic team merchandise sold in dollar stores across the country.
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Everything you need to know about Marcus Rashford, Man United’s teenage savior
Manchester United’s injury epidemic has forced them to raid their youth academy for warm bodies. In doing so, they found a young man who has reinvigorated their wilting season. His name is Marcus Rashford. This is everything you need to know about him.
Noel Gallagher predicted the exact outcome of the Capital One Cup final
Not sure the nerves could take that today, @NoelGallagher! #cityatwembley #mcfc pic.twitter.com/2hQYumtYMM
— Manchester City FC (@MCFC) February 28, 2016
Man City superfan and former member of Oasis Noel Gallagher can see the future. Prior to the Capital One Cup final between City and Liverpool, he was asked to give a prediction before heading into Wembley to watch the match. So he only went and foretold the exact result. A City win. On penalties. With Yaya Toure delivering the final blow.
Louis van Gaal takes a dive during argument with fourth official
Beating Arsenal 3-2 thanks to a second brace in as many first-team appearances from 18-year-old Marcus Rashford, Louis van Gaal broke free from the eternal sadness that has kept him affixed to the bench for much of this season as if he was afraid that Jose Mourinho would take his seat if he dared to stand up.
It’s time for Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Spain
Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid 1-0, leaving Real nine points behind league-leading Barcelona (and four behind Atletico) and their fans calling for club president Florentino Perez to step down.
After the match, Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his frustrations not only with the match, but with the press and Real’s season. And in doing so, he served up a damning soundbite to anyone who wanted to make use of it. Which turns out to be just about everyone.
LA Galaxy delay CONCACAF Champions League trip so Steven Gerrard can watch Liverpool cup final
Steven Gerrard, a man who still looks weird in a kit other than Liverpool’s, was afraid his LA Galaxy commitments would prevent him from watching Liverpool face Man City in the Capital One Cup final on Sunday. But Galaxy coach Bruce Arena came to the rescue by rearranging the whole club’s schedule to accommodate Gerrard’s wish.
New FIFA president might be Sepp Blatter’s love child
UEFA secretary general Gianni Infantino (the bald guy who drags out Champions League draws to excruciating lengths) has been elected the new president of FIFA, completing a rapid ascent to the top of the football pyramid made possible by the suspensions of Sepp Blatter and former UEFA boss Michel Platini.
Man outside FIFA congress demands end to draws
This guy’s one man campaign for Last Goal Wins in football not getting huge traction here in Zurich. #FIFAelection pic.twitter.com/Af1uEzLzv1
— Olly Barratt (@ollybarratt) February 26, 2016
FIFA’s extraordinary congress was called to vote on a new president to carry out Sepp Blatter’s term in the wake of his suspension and put on the show with the aim of convincing U.S. and Swiss authorities to stop arresting everyone. But outside the Hallenstadion in Zurich, one man took the opportunity to voice his desire to end draws in football.
Samir Nasri has lost his mind and dyed his hair blue
On Friday, Samir Nasri trained for the first time in months after suffering a hamstring injury way back in October as Man City prepare for Sunday’s Capital One Cup final against Liverpool. And he did so with blue hair.
Afghan boy with homemade Messi shirt gets the real thing
The Afghan boy in a homemade plastic Messi shirt who became the subject of a global social media hunt has finally been given the real Messi shirt he always wanted and it was sent care of Leo Messi himself.