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.
Canada’s women's football team has been handed a six-point deduction at the Paris Olympics and three members of its coaching staff were banned for one year each on Saturday amidst a drone spying scandal.
Mrzlijak is an accomplished youth international for Croatia, representing them in all age group categories from under-14 to under-21. He represented Croatia in the 2013 FIFA U20 World Cup and 2012 UEFA U19 Championships.
Controversy erupted ahead of the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics with the chief coach of Canada's women's football and two support staff being flown back home for allegedly using a drone to spy on one of their rivals.
“It’s the biggest circus I’ve ever seen in my life," said Argentina team manager Javier Mascherano as his team's opening match against Morocco in the Olympic Games football competition caused a massive controversy in Paris on Wednesday.
The 33-year old is coming off a spectacular season having been the highest goalscorer in LaLiga Hypermotion, Spain’s second division having 22 goals to his name which secured the side’s promotion to the first league.
