1+ day, 3+ hour ago (269+ words) Spain international Jenni Hermoso achieved her dream of winning a title in Mexico, helping Tigres Femenil to the 2025 Apertura trophy on Sunday. Tigres Femenil edged America 1-0 to take the tie 4-3 on aggregate win to clinch the 2025 Apertura tournament. Hermoso, 35, the victim of the 'Rubiales kiss scandal' that rocked Spanish football after the country's 2023 World Cup triumph, had previously lost Liga MX finals with Tigres and her former club, Pachuca. "Third time's the charm, and you have no idea how happy this trophy makes me," the former Barcelona star said after Sunday's game. Hermoso, who is Spain's all-time top scorer, will have to put the title celebrations on hold as she travels to Madrid on Monday to join the national team. Spain take on Germany in the upcoming Nations League two-legged final, with the opening game played on Friday in Kaiserslautern…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago (1630+ words) The Athletic is delighted to announce the release of The Soccer 100, the definitive ranking of the greatest male players to have graced the beautiful game, published by William Morrow. Our carefully chosen panel of experts, featuring award-winning journalists with decades of experience covering soccer all over the world, have voted for and selected the greatest soccer players of all time. From those whose tricks and flicks have lit up competitions from the World Cup to the Premier League, or decorated the Copa America and Serie A with their goals or defensive prowess, the book tells the stories of the best to have crossed the white line. We look at those who have left a legacy, whether they are known for a distinct trademark flash of skill " such as Johan's Cruyff celebrated turn " or if they have reinvented tactics or even…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (195+ words) Sponsorship Underscores the Unprecedented Growth of Soccer in North America, Leveraging the Passionate Fanbase of Tricolor. For more information: Castrol x FMF | Powered by Box "Castrol has always been driven by a passion for delivering protection and performance, values we see mirrored in these teams and their rosters of exceptional athletes," said Andreas Osbar, President & CEO Castrol Americas. "This multi-year sponsorship builds on our history of performance and connects us with one of the most passionate and dedicated fanbases in sports." About Castrol Castrol, one of the world's leading lubricant brands, has a proud heritage of innovation and fueling the dreams of pioneers. Our passion for performance, combined with a philosophy of working in partnership, has enabled Castrol to develop lubricants and greases that have been at the heart of numerous technological feats on land, air, sea, and space for…...