Golazo 100 continues ranking the men’s top players in the word; USMNT return to action vs. Colombia

UEFA Euro 2024 is almost here! Next week, the great international tournament of European football will begin in Germany. There’s a little more waiting for the Copa América, but the USMNT, Mexico and Canada continue their preparations in the coming days. We also have another dose of Golazo 100 shine for you. Jonathan Johnson is here to inform you.

Football correction

All times US/East

Friday, June 7th
Friendly: England x Iceland, 2:45 pm ViX

Saturday, June 8
NWSL: NJ/NY Gotham vs. Angel City, 2:30 pm Paramount+
Friendly: USMNT x Colombia, 5:30 pm TNT
Friendly: Mexico x Brazil, 8:30 pm FOX Deportes and TUDN

Sunday, June 9th
Friendly: France x Canada, 3:15 pm FOX Soccer Plus
USL: Louisville City x North Carolina, 10pm CBS Sports Golazo Network

The hotline

20 new names in the Golazo 100

Another day and another edition of our Golazo 100, which features the likes of Ousmane Dembele, Aurelien Tchouameni, Ollie Watkins, Leroy Sane and 2018 Ballon d’Or winner Luka Modric, as the list goes from 60th to 41st. the definitive guide to the 100 best football players in the world right now and what better way to warm up for this weekend’s clash between Mexico and Brazil than taking a look at two Brazilian Premier League stars: Arsenal’s Gabriel and Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United?

• Gabriel – Central Defender, Arsenal: “Arsenal’s successful evolution into a defensive powerhouse under Mikel Arteta has aligned with the upward trajectory of Gabriel, one half of a centre-back pairing that has enabled the Gunners to secure a second consecutive Premier League place. has evolved into one of the game’s best modern defenders, ranking in the Premier League’s top 20 for touches and pass attempts during the 2023-24 season and recording a passing accuracy of 89.1% as part of a backline of Arsenal who had 14 clean sheets in league games. Gabriel also has plenty of range – he was instrumental as the Gunners absorbed all of Manchester City’s pressure in a 0-0 draw in March, whilst also demonstrating attacking flair after scoring four goals this season, demonstrating attacking flair. clinical set-piece ability Gabriel’s versatility means he delivers almost everything for a top-flight defender, which seems appropriate as the 26-year-old is emerging as one of Arsenal’s mainstays and shows no signs of slowing down after four years of career. stay in North London.” –Pardeep Cattry
• Bruno Guimarães – Midfield, Newcastle: “The heart and soul of Newcastle’s midfield and regularly linked to Manchester City, the former Lyon man has quietly become one of the most complete midfielders in the game. His ability to play as a deeper midfielder or even More central, he has a high-level ability to make the most perfect passes forward and is a regular goalscorer. Equally important, he relishes the opportunity to make a tackle and does so with strength and precision, winning the ball back and making it. his seven-goal campaign last season, he scored 17 goals in just two and a half seasons at the club. He scored just three goals for Lyon from 2019-2022 for Brazil, especially after the era of Fred and. any success for the Seleção this summer in the Copa América. He has the opportunity to be the new face of the Brazilian midfield in a vital era as they look to regain South American dominance.

How is Gabriel and Bruno Guimarães rated? You’ll have to tune in or read on to find out where the two figure as we pass the halfway point of our 100-strong reveal and work towards next Wednesday’s finale, as the remaining 40 will continue to be released starting Monday.

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USMNT prepares to face Colombia

The USMNT will be in action this weekend against Colombia, as Gregg Berhalter’s men begin preparations for this summer’s Copa América at home with a friendly against Colombia in Maryland. This tournament is an opportunity for the US to step up and start thinking ahead to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and American hopes will be high due to strong domestic support. All eyes will be on Milan captain and star Christian Pulisic after a great debut season in Serie A, and the 25-year-old is the only USMNT representative in this year’s first Golazo 100, which Chuck Booth dug deeper.

• Cabin: “The only American player to make the list, Pulisic is coming off an impressive debut season at Milan alongside his international team-mate Yunus Musah, which saw him record 15 goals and 11 assists in all competitions, which is yet another strong European season for the American. This year marked a year of career firsts for Pulisic. His 12 league goals are the first time he has broken double figures in league games throughout his career. , Pulisic has shown the ability to get on the field regularly and stay there.

  “He played 36 of Milan’s career-high 38 league games and only the second time he has broken the 30-game barrier, with the first coming in the 2017-18 season with Borussia Dortmund. played is a high point, surpassing the 2,300 minutes of the same season at Dortmund. Pulisic has played more this season for Milan than he did in the last two years combined with Chelsea. Still, his ranking still shows how far the Americans have to go. Before the Copa América and the World Cup in the United States in 2026, the only other Americans to receive votes from the rankings panel were Weston McKennie and Antonee Robinson.

Can Pulisic and his US teammates build strong enough momentum ahead of the Copa América? Group C with Uruguay, Panama and Bolivia looks quite manageable for the hosts, but things could get complicated in the final stages, where Colombia or Brazil could be opponents in the quarter-finals. It will be an acid test of American credentials two years from now when Pulisic and this group are expected to grow together and there is no better opportunity to invest in these efforts than now, with serious competition in similar environments to the big one in 2026.

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The back row

Best bet

• Friendly: Mexico x Brazil, Saturday, 8:30 pm
• THE PICK: Vini Jr. to score 2 or more (+1100) – Brazil begins preparations for the Copa América on Saturday with a friendly match between Texas and Mexico. The Seleção drew 3-3 with Spain in the last friendly, while El Tri suffered a decisive defeat to Uruguay, in Denver, last Thursday. Jaime Lozano’s team lost 24 of 41 games against the Brazilians and it looks like the result will be similar. Dorival Junior’s men beat England before drawing with Spain in March, so 2024 is off to a decent start compared to a dreadful 2023 and three successive defeats in 2026 World Cup qualifying. Copa América in the United States this summer, and Vinicius Junior is fresh from UEFA Champions League success with Real Madrid, which is not ideal for Mexico.

What’s on CBS Sports Golazo Network

Morning Football (Weekdays 8am-10am): Hosts Susannah Collins, Charlie Davies, Nico Cantor and Alexis Guerreros help fans start their day on the network’s flagship morning show with highlights, interviews and the biggest stories in football. Morning Footy is also available in podcast formatso you’ll never have to miss an episode.

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Kicking (Tuesdays): CBS Sports Golazo Network’s New Unfiltered Talk Show Returns Tuesday Hosted by Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Mo Edu and Charlie Davies, the group chat candidly with the biggest names in the Beautiful Game and share their stories on and off the field.

Call it whatever you want (Monday night): A weekly podcast where Jimmy Conrad, Jesse Marsch and Charlie Davies cover all things USMNT and the state of the beautiful game in the United States.

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How to watch: CBS Sports Golazo Network is a free 24/7 channel exclusively dedicated to offering unparalleled coverage of all the world’s major football competitions. You can stream for free on CBS Sports app, Pluto TV It is Paramount+.