Rules, rivalries
Football’s enduring appeal lies in its ability to transcend borders, histories and political divides.
Football’s enduring appeal lies in its ability to transcend borders, histories and political divides.
As the FIFA World Cup enters its closing stages and the arguments flow fast and thick as fevered as the football itself, one question intrigues me with increasing insistence.
From breaking defensive lines to breaking baby name records, Erling Haaland's World Cup achievements have inspired many Peruvian parents to name their newborns after the Norwegian striker.
FIFA 2026 has been a complete game changer for football, showcasing different shades, shifts, configurations and reactions.
Cristiano Ronaldo's final FIFA World Cup ended with Portugal's Round of 16 defeat to Spain. The Portuguese star confirmed it was his last World Cup but said he would not rush a decision on his international future.
Athletic Club Bilbao have confirmed the arrival of central defender Unai Nunez on loan from Celta Vigo for the season.
Spanish La Liga outfit Rayo Vallecano have pulled off a summer transfer coup by signing Colombian international James Rodriguez.
The overcrowded schedule in club football, with the addition of international tournaments and pre-season, has made it very difficult for footballers to take well-deserved breaks from the game.
The hosts, managed by Thierry Henry, drew first blood early in the match, sending the Parisian crowd into raptures.
With Gareth Southgate exiting as the head coach of the English national team, Lee Carsley is expected to be named the interim head coach of the Three Lions for their UEFA Nations League clash in September.
