Soccer

Dennis Rodman is apologizing to his estranged daughter Trinity -- writing a lengthy and emotional social media post -- after the U.S. soccer star went on a podcast and blasted her pops for being an absent dad.

"I will try even when it’s difficult and if it takes a long time," Rodman said in the IG post.

"I’m always here and tell you all the time rather it’s your voice or voicemail how proud I am. I always had one wish and it was I wish my kids would call me and come see me."

The only thing connecting Dennis and Trinity Rodman is DNA ... so says the soccer star, who claims despite the Hall of Famer's occasional appearances at her games -- they're pretty much strangers.

The Washington Spirit forward opened up about her relationship with her pops on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast this week ... when she said she hasn't seen the Chicago Bulls legend in years.

Their last meeting, Trinity says, came when the Worm showed up unannounced at her Nov. 2021 NWSL matchup against the North Carolina Courage ... which was an emotional moment for her.

Cristiano Ronaldo released a collab with YouTube superstar MrBeast titled "I Meet MrBeast To Break The Internet" ... and the two pretty much did just that, 'cause the video is getting millions of views!!

The international soccer superstar and internet sensation had the cameras rolling for a sit-down conversation on a wide range of topics -- with MrBeast offering some advice on how CR7 can grow his channel.

One could argue the Al-Nassr FC striker doesn't need much help ... as he already sits at 67 million subscribers after launching the channel just this past August.

Donald Trump's smooth moves have made their way to the soccer pitch ... Christian Pulisic was just seen on Monday night hitting the President-Elect's now-viral dance after a goal!!

The 26-year-old U.S. men's national soccer team star busted out the gyrations just after tickling the twine against Jamaica in the first few minutes of their tilt at CityPark in St. Louis, MO.

Pulisic -- nicknamed Captain America -- rushed to one of the corners of the field ... jumped up and down, and then began the dance that Trump's hit repeatedly while "YMCA" has blared over speakers on his campaign trail.

Marco Angulo -- an up-and-coming midfielder in the MLS -- has passed away from injuries he suffered in a car crash in his home country of Ecuador last month.

Angulo's club, FC Cincinnati, addressed the heartbreaking news on Tuesday ... saying, "We are deeply saddened by the loss of Marco -- a husband and father, a brother and son, a friend and teammate."

"He was a joyful, kind young man who lit up every room he entered. Our entire club grieves this tragedy, and we are thinking of and praying for his family."

A freak accident claimed the life of a 39-year-old soccer player in Peru ... when the man was tragically struck by a bolt of lightning, killing him as he was walking off the pitch.

Several others, including two teenage boys, were also injured during the strike ... which was captured on video.

It all went down during Sunday's matchup between Juventud Bellavista and Familia Chocca at Coto Coto stadium in the Peruvian city of Huancayo.

Cristiano Ronaldo is on the hunt for one of his biggest fans ... hoping to save the day after the guy was seen crying at his team's game in Saudi Arabia earlier on Friday.

The man was captured on a bystander's camera while he was out Al Nassr's tilt against Al Kholood at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium ... and he seemed to be in tears over the fact that Ronaldo did not suit up for the contest.

In the clip, the guy -- wearing a yellow Ronaldo jersey -- looked like he was crying ... as he chanted the soccer superstar's name while he filmed the pitch below.

Liam Payne's beloved professional soccer club is addressing the singer's tragic death ... sharing a heartfelt message in his honor.

The former One Direction member was a passionate soccer fan, specifically of West Bromwich Albion F.C. of the EFL Championship ... and attended numerous matches over the years.

Shortly after the news broke of Payne's passing ... WBA released a statement on social media.

Soccer star George Baldock -- who played seven seasons with Sheffield United -- has died after his body was found in a pool on Wednesday. He was only 31.

Sheffield United confirmed the defender's death hours after Baldock was discovered at his Glyfada, Athens home.

Emergency responders reportedly used life-saving measures at the scene ... but they couldn't revive him. His cause of death is unknown at this time.

A cast of Donald Trump's head was recently used as an unconventional soccer ball ... all in the name of art.

Check it out ... what appears to be a rubber or latex object shaped like 45's dome was kicked around at an exhibit at Superchief Gallery in Los Angeles last weekend. As you can see, participants dribbled and booted the facsimile of the former president's noggin in an indoor game.

The controversial art installation comes from the activist art collective INDECLINE ... best known for creating the jaw-dropping naked Trump statue that "Ghost Adventures" star Zak Bagans bought for a whopping $28K.

A huge blimp sent up by a major soccer team for a promo blitz turned into a real PR nightmare when it came crashing down in a residential area in São Paulo, Brazil ... injuring the pilot.

The airship was cruising from Carapicuíba when it crashed in the suburb of Osasco about 4 miles away around noon Wednesday ... video from bystanders showing the blimp getting shredded after snagging on rooftops.

Locals were sprinting for safety from the plummeting blimp ... making for quite a chaotic scene.

Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune will not play again this season ... and it's all because she hurled out a ceremonial first pitch at a Nationals game last week.

The 23-year-old was tapped by the MLB org. to kick off its tilt with the Yankees on Aug. 28 following her gold medal success at the Paris Games ... and, initially, everything appeared to go off without a hitch.

The soccer star -- who was at the D.C. game with several other Olympians -- toed the rubber, threw the ball to a catcher ... and was all smiles throughout the process.

Alex Morgan just announced her last professional soccer game will be this weekend ... saying she's officially retiring from the sport as she prepares to give birth to her second child.

The 35-year-old U.S. Women's National Team superstar shared a heartfelt post on social media minutes ago ... where she revealed her plans to walk away from her career after the San Diego Wave hosted the North Carolina Courage on Sunday.

"I gave everything to this sport, and what I got in return was more than I could ever dream of," an emotional Morgan said on Instagram. "Success for me is defined by never giving up and giving your all, and I did just that. I'm giving my all every single day on the field, and I did that."

Cristiano Ronaldo has made a fortune with his feet, but his hands are clearly fully functional, too ... 'cause the football superstar couldn't keep 'em off his partner's cheeks during a romantic getaway over the weekend!!

The Al Nassr striker and Georgina Rodriguez were spotted enjoying some R&R in Saint-Tropez ... soaking up the sun aboard a fancy yacht in the French Riviera.

The stunning couple put their physiques on display ... with Georgina sporting a white two-piece, and CR7 rocking some short trunks.