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The Left Foot of God: Why We Still Beg for a Beautiful Play

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Eduardo Galeano wrote that he was a beggar for good football. He went to the stadiums, he said, hat in hand, and across the grounds of the world he begged for alms: “a pretty move, for the love of God.” He didn’t care which shirt the miracle wore. He cared about the miracle.

2026 Concacaf Champions Cup: Round One Matchups Revealed

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The road to the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Final is officially mapped out. Live from Miami, a made-for-TV draw unveiled the 11 Round One clashes and the full bracket for the 61st edition of the region’s premier club competition. With Vanessa Huppenkothen, Alexi Lalas, and Mariah Ramharack on the desk, and Brad Guzan plus Pavel Pardo assisting, the stage was set for the 27 participating teams.

2026 World Cup Draw: Group Breakdown with Real Teams + Must-Watch Matches

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The draw for the 2026 World Cup is official. With 48 teams (including three host nations) and 12 groups, the stage is set for drama, upsets, and unforgettable moments. Below is a breakdown of groups using the actual teams drawn — including placeholders for play-off spots — and our pick for the must-watch match in each group.

Messi Leads Inter Miami to Their First MLS Cup: A Triumph Years in the Making

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000

When Inter Miami entered MLS in 2020—during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic—the club’s journey began under the most unusual circumstances imaginable. Empty stadiums, constantly shifting protocols, and a roster still trying to find its identity defined a debut season that felt more like survival than competition. Add to that the years-long struggle to secure a permanent stadium, filled with political battles, community negotiations, and design revisions, and Miami’s early story felt like an uphill climb with no clear summit.

MLS Weekend Recap: Drama, Goals & Big Storylines

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The MLS weekend brought drama, standout performances, and playoff implications across the league. From rivalry matches to tactical showdowns, here’s everything you need to know from this action-packed slate of games.

Manifesto

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We are what we do to change what we are. — Eduardo Galeano

De Zurda is not a scores site. It is a terrace.

We believe, as Galeano believed, that football is an art even if it is played with the feet, and that it deserves to be told with the same passion it is lived with. And we believe, as Maradona proved, that the ball always returns to those who love it —and that it is loved most by those who have the least.

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World Cup 2026

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The ball is rolling. For the first time in history, three countries —Mexico, the United States, and Canada— share the staging of a World Cup. Here we follow every group, every match, and every host city, told with the left foot.