Garnacho, Bale, Rivaldo, Zlatan: The greatest bicycle kicks ever scored
No handlebars here. In football, a bicycle kick — also known as an overhead or scissors kick — is one…
Budapest bought Ireland two more nights to reach the World Cup
Ireland’s win in Budapest changed everything. Troy Parrott sliding away in front of the away end, arms out after that…
From World Cup glory to -2°F, André Schürrle finds a new finish line
Two photos define André Schürrle’s life now. In one, he’s holding the World Cup trophy, 23 years old and grinning….
Section 60, a drone ban, and 700 officers for Villa–Maccabi
West Midlands Police have confirmed a significant operation for Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday, with more than…
Modric’s top five is a love letter to idols, not a verdict on the GOAT
Luka Modric named his five greatest players and left out Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The AC Milan midfielder went…
Italy youth try one‑eye training, science not spectacle
Italy’s youth setup produced another debate this month when images of national-team prospects training with one eye covered ricocheted across…
Italy’s 11 best football stadiums to visit in 2025
Italian stadiums are more than concrete bowls. They’re cultural landmarks where architecture, tifosi, and time intertwine. Each one tells a…
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…
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…
Manchester United weigh record Kenan Yıldız bid as Juventus hold firm
Turkish starlet Kenan Yıldız is now a high-priority transfer for Manchester United. The 20-year-old forward has quickly become Juventus’s new…