Grit won’t be enough: Why the USMNT must build smarter for 2026
The sight of Matt Freese diving to his right, fists clenched in defiance, was the kind of moment U.S. soccer…
PSG’s Doué wore Messi’s cleats to beat him. He’s not the only one.
It was subtle, almost quiet. But for anyone watching closely, Désiré Doué’s choice of footwear in the Club World Cup…
Inside the climate battle brewing over World Cup 2026
The sweat was already pouring at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. In Philadelphia, Chelsea players hunched over water bottles…
“Absolutely no”: Pochettino rejects Brentford rumors, but pressure on USMNT builds
Mauricio Pochettino didn’t blink. On the eve of the United States’ Gold Cup quarterfinal clash against Costa Rica, a report…
The legends who made number 10 the most sacred shirt in football
The number 10 shirt isn’t just a number. It’s a statement. A symbol of artistry, vision, and leadership. In the…
Club World Cup group stage takeaways as South America surges and Europe stumbles
For all the noise that preceded the expanded 32-team Club World Cup, the group stage delivered more than just jet…
Modrić to Milan: a title push, not a farewell tour
Luka Modrić is leaving Real Madrid after 13 seasons and 28 major trophies, but he’s not easing into retirement. At…
Chelsea’s Club World Cup run already covers Delap’s $38m fee
Just three weeks after Liam Delap arrived at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea has already recouped the entire cost of his $38…
Salah, Saka, Yamal—Mendes kept them scoreless. Is Messi next?
Paris Saint-Germain’s left-back stands at five feet eight inches yet plays like a black hole—attackers drift toward his flank and…
Football’s 10 most expensive summer transfers ever
The summer window was once a subtle time in football, a brief pause to refresh before preseason began. However, over…