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…
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….
The NFL’s most accurate kickers all share one secret: soccer
Some of the most reliable kickers in NFL history didn’t grow up dreaming about football stadiums—they were out on the…
Argentina ’78: how a dictatorship staged the World Cup
By June 1978, Argentina was two years removed from the March 1976 coup that toppled President Isabel Perón. The military…
Top 5 stunning Saudi stadiums for the 2034 World Cup
Saudi Arabia wants to redefine the FIFA World Cup landscape in 2034 by hosting the 48-team tournament. After securing the…
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…
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…
11 Best Stadiums in England
As the founders of the sport, England also boasts some of the world’s oldest and most beautiful football stadiums. Let’s…
Inside the billion-dollar deal that almost split Liga MX
Coffee cups crowded the table at midnight in Mexico City, half-empty and cold. Commissioner Juan Carlos “La Bomba” Rodríguez leaned…