Alex Rivera

Football Correspondent

Alex covers football and the global game with fast, sharp analysis.

Croatia players looking dejected on the pitch after conceding from a set piece against England

Croatia Boss Slams Set-Piece Defending After England Defeat

Croatia's head coach says his side produced the worst set-piece defending of his time in charge after falling to a defeat against England.

By Alex Rivera4 months ago2 min read

eSports

League of Legends Pro at 30 Named in TIME's Most Influential in Sports

A 30-year-old League of Legends competitor has earned a spot on TIME magazine's list of the most influential people in sports, spotlighting esports' growing mainstream recognition.

By Alex Rivera4 months ago3 min read

eSports

Team Liquid Joins $60,000 Stake Esports Pulse Beat I Tournament

Team Liquid has entered the $60,000 Stake Esports Pulse Beat I competition, adding one of esports' most recognized organizations to the field.

By Alex Rivera4 months ago2 min read

Football

Morocco Target Final Spot With Calm Focus, Not Euphoria

Morocco are pushing toward the final of their tournament with a measured, disciplined approach, rejecting any sense of premature celebration along the way.

By Alex Rivera4 months ago2 min read

Canadian soccer players celebrating a goal during a World Cup match

Football

Jonathan David Hat-Trick Fires Canada to 6-0 World Cup Win Over Qatar

Jonathan David scored three goals as Canada hammered nine-man Qatar 6-0, securing the country's first-ever victory at a FIFA World Cup finals.

By Alex Rivera4 months ago2 min read

Football

Horror Injury Overshadows Canada's First World Cup Win

Canada claimed their first-ever World Cup victory, but the celebrations were muted after a player suffered a serious injury during the match.

By Alex Rivera4 months ago3 min read

Football

Aubrey Fogel Named Palm Beach Flag Football Player of the Year

Seminole Ridge junior Aubrey Fogel has earned Palm Beach County's top honor in flag football, according to reporting by the Sun Sentinel.

By Alex Rivera4 months ago1 min read

Football

Ancelotti Stays Calm as Brazil Prepare to Face Haiti

Carlo Ancelotti is keeping a cool head as Brazil look to iron out problems ahead of their match against Haiti, with the coach focused on improvements.

By Alex Rivera4 months ago2 min read

Football

Washington Football Lands Crystal Ball Prediction for Elite 2027 CB

Washington football has picked up a crystal ball prediction to land a top cornerback in the 2027 recruiting class, signaling strong momentum in the Huskies' pursuit.

By Alex Rivera4 months ago2 min read