Football/Soccer 3h Briefing
×Last updated: March 15, 2026, 11:30 PM ET
NWSL & Player Returns
Savy King returned espn.com to competitive play for Angel City on Sunday night, appearing as a substitute in their victory over Chicago Stars FC in Los Angeles, marking her first appearance in over ten months following a cardiac event. This positive development contrasts sharply with ongoing off-field issues affecting the Iranian national team contingent in Australia, where a fifth member departed espn.com, having previously accepted a refugee visa to remain in the country, according to statements from the Australian government on Monday.
International Fixtures & World Cup Hopes
The path toward the upcoming World Cup for Neymar espn.com became more complicated after his relatively subdued performance in Santos's 1-1 home draw against rivals Corinthians in the Brazilian league fixture on Sunday. This result fuels speculation about his readiness and form as the international tournament approaches, following what has been described as a troubled run of fixtures for the star attacker.