Klopp leaves only a theoretical path back to Liverpool
Jürgen Klopp spent two hours unpacking how he leads people and how he thinks about clubs on the podcast: The…
Roberto Carlos 11 Best Freekicks
Part of the Real Madrid Galácticos that ushered in star players from overseas, Roberto Carlos played 527 times for Los…
The Messi cut: a timeline of trims and resets
The first images of Lionel Messi in Barcelona colors show a teenager with hair that floated when he ran, a…
How Hispanic supporters are rewriting what American soccer feels like
The drumbeat starts before kickoff, a low thrum you feel in your chest. In Houston, the game seems to start…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How Hispanic players gave fútbol its soul
When people talk about the soul of fútbol, they often point to Hispanic players. From Lionel Messi gliding through defenses…