Franco Baresi, the defender who organized AC Milan’s rise, dies at 66
Across 719 matches and 15 seasons as captain, Baresi guided Milan from Serie B to the top of Europe and returned from knee surgery to captain Italy in Pasadena.
World Cup
What Mexico City’s 500-pitch World Cup claim actually covers
Mexico City says it built or rehabilitated 500 community football facilities for the World Cup, but the public record does not yet provide one reconciled inventory.
Neymar says his Brazil career is over as Ancelotti begins the reset
Neymar says his time with Brazil has passed as Carlo Ancelotti begins building toward the 2028 Copa América and a new generation.
FIFA opens Argentina disciplinary case linked to Falklands banner
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the AFA after Argentina’s World Cup campaign, with separate reporting linking a Falklands banner to the case.
Inside my 15-match journey through the 2026 World Cup
Across seven host cities and every stage from group play to the final, this is my 15-match journey through the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA wants to sell part of the World Cup. Here’s what that actually means
FIFA’s proposal would sell minority stakes in the commercial company behind its tournaments, not the World Cup trophy or sporting control.
Marc Cucurella fulfills World Cup promise with Luis de la Fuente tattoo
Marc Cucurella fulfilled his pre-World Cup promise by getting a visible tattoo of Spain coach Luis de la Fuente holding the trophy.
Tuchel, Zidane, Klopp and Mancini reshape Europe’s coaching map
Tuchel, Zidane, Klopp and Mancini enter Europe’s next coaching cycle with different timelines, structures and tests before Euro 2028.
Zinédine Zidane appointed France head coach through the 2030 World Cup
France has appointed Zinédine Zidane as men’s national-team head coach on a four-year deal through the 2030 World Cup. His tenure begins Aug. 1.
Germany hires Jürgen Klopp to rebuild more than the national team
Jürgen Klopp will lead Germany through Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup, but the DFB has paired his appointment with a broader attempt to connect the senior team, youth development and talent system.