The new world order of football leagues, ranked by true power
Football’s global map keeps changing. What used to separate the “big leagues” from the “small ones” no longer holds. Economics…
The kit Portugal built to remember the ‘Black Panther’
It only takes a glance to know this isn’t a normal Portugal kit. No red, no green, no white. Just…
Kanté’s $5 million pledge in Bamako shows how his game translates off the pitch
N’Golo Kanté has committed $5 million to build a modern medical center in Bamako, Mali, with care targeted at children…
How Morocco aligned academy and national teams to win at every level
Morocco’s ascent wasn’t an accident. It was a plan. In 2009, the federation backed the Mohammed VI Football Academy with…
10 football icons who are now club owners
The lines between footballer, brand, and businessman are blurring in today’s game. For some of the sport’s biggest names—past and…
The week the Kluivert name echoed across Europe once again
Patrick Kluivert has spent a lifetime in football’s spotlight, but this month his sons took center stage. Across three consecutive…
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…
Best Defenders of the 1990s
Trite but true: Defense wins championships. While not the sexiest position in the world, the best defensive players are both…
Mexico’s Best 11 Players of All-Time
Qualifying for the World Cup 16 times since the World Cup tournament launched in 1930, El Tri has seen some…
11 Greatest Midfielders of All-Time
From the magic of Zinedine Zidane to the tiki-taka of both Xavi and Iniesta, here are the best midfielders of…