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…
The curls and the record that refuses to fall belongs to Valderrama
The first thing you meet in Santa Marta is not the sea, it is a bronze No. 10 with a…
Zidane to Manchester United: how likely is it really?
This past weekend’s loss triggered the inevitable chatter over Ruben Amorim’s future at Manchester United. As social media influencer Castillo…
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…
Luis Enrique’s kiss for Dembélé’s Ballon d’Or encapsulates PSG’s new era
When Ousmane Dembélé walked into Paris Saint-Germain’s facilities holding the Ballon d’Or, Luis Enrique lost his composure. He shouted his…
Didier Drogba’s journey from unheard talent to global icon
He first kicked a ball on the streets of Abidjan, unaware of how far those feet would carry him. Didier…