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.
Ademola Lookman scored an exceptional hat-trick as Atalanta put an end to Bayer Leverkusen's 51-game unbeaten run to win the UEFA Europa League title.
Toni Kroos has been running the Real Madrid midfield ever since he joined the club in 2014. Now upon his retirement his favorite partner in crime, Luka Modric has penned an emotional farewell post for the German.
Sunil Chhetri has been the face of Indian football on the global stage for nearly two decades and as he gets ready to hang his boots, Indian head coach Igor Stimac has expressed his respect for his decision to retire and showered praise on what he has done for Indian football for the last so many years.
Ronaldo has netted 763 goals at club level, 48 of which have come in during his time at Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.
The Arsenal women's team has announced that they will play the majority of their games at the Emirates Stadium from the 2024/24 Women’s Super League season onwards.
