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…
One dinner table, two World Cups shaping football’s next decade
In the gold glow of the White House East Room, Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t taking a penalty or lifting a trophy….
Trump’s Oval Office warning turns the 2026 World Cup into a political tightrope
A golden trophy sat on the Resolute Desk. FIFA’s president stood next to Donald Trump, who cycled through visa policy…
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…
Adidas World Cup 2026 shirts landed, here are the 10 that win the moment
Twenty-two shirts dropped at once. We sorted through the chaos and picked the ten that actually work. Adidas just dumped…
Mexico’s president is giving away her World Cup ticket to a young fan
Here’s what Claudia Sheinbaum could have done with ticket 00001 to the 2026 World Cup opener: keep it. Sit in…
Sevens Heaven: Global Women’s clubs chase glory and $5 million in Fort Lauderdale
Women’s football is throwing a party in South Florida—and the stakes have never been higher. Next month in Fort Lauderdale,…
Guardiola’s disciples keep winning, and each one looks different
Pep Guardiola’s coaching tree has become a forest. Across Europe’s touchlines, you see the same 3-2 build forming behind the…
Aaron Ramsey’s Mexico chapter ends in heartbreak — on and off the pitch
Aaron Ramsey came to Mexico for a reset. He leaves with a heavy heart. After six months with Pumas UNAM,…
From midfield to missing posters, Ramsey’s plea to find Halo intensifies
Aaron Ramsey came to Mexico for a fresh chapter with Pumas UNAM. Weeks later, football feels secondary. The Welsh midfielder…