The best La Liga strikers of all-time
It comes as no surprise that one of the best football leagues in the world also has also featured some…
From Willie to Maple, a history of World Cup mascots
Every FIFA World Cup since 1966 has deployed a mascot. The intention is simple: to embody the host nation’s identity…
How the 1994 World Cup became part of America’s culture wars
The 1994 World Cup intended to make a dent in a country where “soccer” barely registered. While the impact remains…
The best right-backs in World Cup history
While the Brazilians might rule the list for some of the best right-backs in World Cup history, let’s look at…
Cafu chimes in: Is the Premier League weakening Brazil’s World Cup edge?
Cafu isn’t backing down from criticizing Brazil’s woeful World Cup campaigns. The Brazilian legend lifted the country’s last trophy in…
11 Best World Cup Kits Since 2010
From the minimalist French home kits of 2014 to the African-inspired Nigerian uniforms from 2018, World Cup kits continue to…
England’s Best 11 Players of All-Time
Always a challenger, the Three Lions won the World Cup in 1966, but a finals appearance has since eluded them….
Argentina’s 1990 squad: Where are the World Cup finalists now?
After a magical and victorious Maradona-led 1986 World Cup triumph, all hopes and expectations again flew high for Argentina at…
How the Ballon d’Or is really decided
As the Ballon d’Or nears its autumn lift next Monday in Paris to coronate the best footballers of the year,…
Latin American teams already bound for World Cup 2026
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has delivered a historic milestone for Latin American football. For the first…