How the 1990 World Cup exposed Italy’s fault lines
The 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy was more than a tournament. It was a stage where Italy’s north–south divide, […]
How to follow Mexico at the 2026 World Cup
Mexico’s excitement for soccer goes beyond the World Cup. In 2018, when Hirving Lozano scored against Germany, the celebrations in
The five footballers whose tattoos sparked the most confusion and criticism
Footballers get criticized for everything. Miss a sitter? You’re done. New haircut? Meme’d into the ground. But tattoos are different.
Where World Cup 2026 teams will train this summer
When the 2026 World Cup starts in June, the action won’t really begin with the first match. For many teams,
New U.S. Soccer dog mascot hints at bigger World Cup 2026 strategy
U.S. Soccer quietly added a new face to the program ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C.
Adidas World Cup 2026 shirts landed, here are the 10 that win the moment
Twenty-two shirts dropped at once. We sorted through the chaos and picked the ten that actually work. Adidas just dumped
The Messi cut: a timeline of trims and resets
The first images of Lionel Messi in Barcelona colors show a teenager with hair that floated when he ran, a
Five coaches who could replace Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid
Real Madrid are not built for long periods of doubt. Two wins from their last six matches and a four-point
How Morocco aligned academy and national teams to win at every level
Morocco’s ascent wasn’t an accident. It was a plan. In 2009, the federation backed the Mohammed VI Football Academy with
Six players to watch in the Premier League January 2026 transfer window
The January window runs from New Year’s Day to February 2, closing 7:00pm GMT to be exact. That’s five weeks