How the 1990 World Cup exposed Italy’s fault lines
The 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy was more than a tournament. It was a stage where Italy’s north–south divide,…
England’s 11 most capped players
Earning 100 caps for the national team is no small feat. To be selected repeatedly is a testament to the…
Lamine Yamal and Nicki Nicole spark “couple of the year” talk after getaway
It started with matching Instagram stories. Lamine Yamal and Argentine singer Nicki Nicole both shared clips of a Mario Kart…
Arsenal’s general vs Chelsea’s conductor: Rice and Fernández compared
At first glance, Enzo Fernández and Declan Rice seem like parallel figures, mid-20s midfielders carrying nine-figure price tags and serving…
Liverpool’s secret bond? Mac Allister’s steaming gourd of mate
Early morning at Liverpool’s training ground, Alexis Mac Allister carefully tilts a calabash gourd and taps loose a mound of…
Who’s more famous: Lionel Messi or Taylor Swift?
It’s a question that’s been bubbling on social media all summer: if you stopped a random person anywhere in the…
Every player MLS signed this summer 2025
Major League Soccer’s summer 2025 transfer window was one of its most ambitious yet. Clubs across the league chased marquee…
The World Cup that couldn’t hide Mexico’s crisis
The 1986 World Cup is often remembered for Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal, but for Mexicans, the tournament symbolized…
Real Madrid’s youth movement hits new milestone with 17-year-old Mastantuono
Franco Mastantuono hasn’t even stepped onto the training pitch at Valdebebas, but he’s already helped Real Madrid break a record…
The World Cup as political theater: How football’s biggest stage masks crisis
In the history of the World Cup, few hosts have worn the mask of celebration as a means to cover…