Soccer

Tragic story out of Macclesfield F.C. -- forward Ethan McLeod was killed in a car accident on his way home following the team's National League North game. He was only 21.

Northamptonshire police said the Tuesday crash happened at 10:40 PM near Junction 15, where McLeod crashed his Mercedes into a metal barrier.

No other vehicles were involved, and police are investigating the cause of the crash.

"Despite the efforts of members of the public and officers from Northamptonshire Police, the driver - a man in his 20s from the West Midlands – was pronounced dead at the scene," police said.

Wiiiild scene in Thailand ... a pro soccer player attacked a retired U.S. cop and a bar employee after he allegedly tried to skip out on his tab, and boy was he handed some instant karma!

The chaos was caught on video ... showing Osvaldo Dos Santos Neto leaving the Tinder Bar in Udon Thani early Monday morning.

All appeared normal until the bar crew followed Neto out, accusing him of walking out on his 5,100-baht bill (about $162 USD), and that's where things got wild.

President Trump finally got his hands on the peace prize he so desperately wanted ... no, it's not the Nobel variety, but something far better ... an award from soccer's governing body!!!

Trump was just awarded the brand spanking new FIFA Peace Prize ... getting the hardware Friday at the 2026 World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented his good buddy with the first-ever award, which consists of a trophy of golden hands holding a soccer ball, plus a medal and, wait for it, a certificate.

We are only months away from the World Cup kicking off in North America, with the United States hosting 78 of the 104 matches ... and USMNT member Diego Luna is well aware of the stakes ... telling TMZ Sports it's one of the biggest years for the sport stateside!!

We chatted with Luna out at LAX ... and he described the World Cup in the U.S. as a "once in a lifetime opportunity for us."

"I think for the country itself, it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," Luna said. "The soccer is built here so much and to now have the World Cup come here. I think this is the biggest opportunity to kind of take that big step into making soccer a super popular sport here."

A man who drove his car into a densely packed group of fans at a Liverpool FC parade, hurting 130 people, including a 6-month-old baby, has pleaded guilty to all 31 charges he was facing.

Paul Doyle -- the 54-year-old man who was behind the wheel of the Ford Galaxy Titanium --  switched course on the second day of his trial this week, opting to change his plea and accept responsibility for the incident.

Doyle pleaded guilty to 17 charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, nine counts of causing GBH with intent and three counts of wounding with intent.

He shoots, he scores… kinda!! Donald Trump was in full kick-back mode -- literally -- dropping an A.I. clip of himself pulling World Cup-level moves during his White House hang with Cristiano Ronaldo.

In a Thursday Truth Social drop, Trump served up a rare dose of humor ... posting the clip that kickstarted with a football -- ahem, soccer ball -- bonking him on the head before he and digi-Cristiano started flexing their header game and some fancy footwork.

The A.I. clip really went for it, turning the Oval Office into a full pitch, with Ronaldo and Trump cheesin' hard as they boot the ball back and forth like it's match day.

Just weeks after Cristiano Ronaldo said he'd love to meet President Donald Trump, the international soccer superstar got his wish -- making his way to the White House for a black-tie dinner for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman.

The Portuguese striker and his partner, Georgina, were guests at 1600 Penn on Tuesday ... as well as FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Tim Cook, and Elon Musk.

When addressing the folks in attendance, Trump couldn't help but brag about getting some serious "cool dad" points with his son, Barron, after linking him with the iconic athlete.

Cristiano Ronaldo has a garage that would make a car museum drool ... but the international soccer superstar recently revealed his luxury whips are just for show -- 'cause he doesn't drive them!!

The Al-Nassr striker explained his stance on transportation in an interview on Piers Morgan's "Uncensored" this week ... claiming spending millions and millions on high-end vehicles is an "investment" -- just like an art collection or other interests.

When asked if he ever takes them for a spin, CR7 said that's not the point.

David Beckham was anything but surly on Tuesday -- he received a knighthood from King Charles!!

The English soccer superstar officially became Sir David Beckham during a ceremony at Windsor Castle ... being presented with the recognition for "Services to Sport and to Charity."

The 50-year-old was happy as could be as he took a knee in front of Charles ... and proudly flaunted his new medal in a photo op with his wife, Victoria.

Here's hoping Bad Bunny's haters aren't Lionel Messi fans ... 'cause the soccer legend and Super Bowl halftime performer met up in Miami for a commercial shoot!!

The superstar singer and Inter Miami striker were spotted in Florida this week ... hitting the studio for what is believed to be an adidas World Cup ad.

While the two didn't show up together, their arrivals weren't far apart -- Messi rolled though in a Three Stripes getup ... and BB had on a grey hoodie and sweatpants combo.

CBS Sports host Kate Scott's top snapped while she was on live TV this week -- but her quick thinking saved her from a nightmare scenario.

Scott was hosting the CBS Champions League Today show on Wednesday alongside her usual cohorts -- Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher, Micah Richards and Clint Dempsey -- when the wardrobe malfunction happened.

Dempsey started dapping up his co-workers after making a comment ... and when Scott leaned over to slap his hand, her shirt snapped.

David Beckham wanted to be Victoria Beckham's lover so bad ... he once snuck into her hotel room and had to do the walk of shame the next day!

VB revealed the juicy deets about their romantic rendezvous during her Wednesday appearance on "Call Her Daddy" while discussing how he handled her Spice Girls fame.

She gushed that David fit right in with her and her bandmates ... and had no hesitation about sneaking into her hotel room while she was on tour, recalling one morning he had to jump out of her window and do a walk of shame in his clothes from the night prior to avoid getting caught!

Donald Trump could end up ticking off a whole lot of New England-based soccer fans in the near future ... because he just floated the idea of moving 2026 FIFA World Cup matches out of Boston.

The president made his comments about the potential change-up in the tournament's schedule during a press event on Tuesday ... his remarks were prompted by a reporter asking about a "street takeover" by a crowd of more than 100 people, during which a Boston police vehicle was set on fire, according to local station WBZ-TV. Two people were arrested in the incident.

47 said when the time comes, if he thinks there are "unsafe conditions" in Boston, he could call FIFA President Gianni Infantino and have the games moved out of Beantown if he really felt like it.

Trump also took a shot at Boston's mayor, Michelle Wu, whom he described as "radical left." He said ... "I know the games are sold out, but your mayor is not good."

FYI ... the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to take place at several venues throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. There are currently seven matches scheduled for Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, roughly 22 miles outside of Boston.

Boston's not the first city to receive this kind of treatment from Trump, because he threatened to pull World Cup games out of San Francisco and Seattle last month.

Justin Bieber's got the moves on the stage and the court ... the Biebs made a one-in-a-million trick shot, and it was all caught on camera.

Check out the video ... the 31-year-old Grammy winner kicks a futsal ball -- basically a smaller soccer ball designed for indoor games -- into a basketball hoop from almost half-court. The insane make had his teammates swarming him for a hype celebration.

Spectators at SRGN Studios in Los Angeles on Tuesday also went nuts, immediately taking out their cameras to get a shot of the Biebs. They were gathered there to watch a match for The League -- a celebrity sporting competition co-founded by its commissioner Ron Abaekobe.

Daymond John says Las Vegas has taken a big hit recently ... but, hotels and casinos in the area may just hit the jackpot with a new game plan and a fortuitous schedule next year.

We caught up with the "Shark Tank" star on "TMZ Live" Friday ... and, we talked about Sin City's well-documented downturn ... with many avoiding the city because of high prices.

John tells us the USA isn't as welcoming as it used to be ... which he thinks could be leading to a decline in international tourism to the area. Plus, the younger generation isn't drinking as much ... so, there's less incentive to go to a place like L.V.

The Utah Valley University men's soccer game scheduled for later Wednesday has been canceled ... after Charlie Kirk was shot on campus.

The school just announced the move ... explaining in a statement its tilt with UC Davis will not go forward "due to the active police situation" at the university.

The game "will not be made up," UVU officials announced.