How the 1990 World Cup exposed Italy’s fault lines
The 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy was more than a tournament. It was a stage where Italy’s north–south divide,…
Top five youngest scorers in Premier League history
Even before Rio Ngumoha’s dramatic leap into history, the Premier League was already littered with teenage legends who stunned stadiums…
Son Heung-min’s LAFC jersey outsells every athlete in the world
When Son Heung-min touched down in Los Angeles earlier this month, LAFC knew they had signed a global star. They…
Who’s more famous: Lionel Messi or Taylor Swift?
It’s a question that’s been bubbling on social media all summer: if you stopped a random person anywhere in the…
Europe’s big five leagues kick off with some blockbuster clashes
The 2025–26 football season is here, and for many fans, it feels like it never left. The Premier League, La…
The top 10 Premier League kits of 2025/26
Some shirts just look good. Others carry meaning. This year, the Premier League’s best kits manage to do both. From…
Thierry danced, Drogba sang, Yamal vibes: Premier Gaou lives on in football
When Magic System released “Premier Gaou” in 1999, it was just a local hit in Abidjan. Twenty-five years later, it’s…
The World Cup as political theater: How football’s biggest stage masks crisis
In the history of the World Cup, few hosts have worn the mask of celebration as a means to cover…
Marta’s protest leads to policy change at Copa América Femenina
On a hot night in Quito, Marta stood on the edge of the pitch and didn’t hold back. “It’s been…
From Trump to turf: Lessons FIFA must learn before the 2026 World Cup
The 2025 Club World Cup was always going to be a test. A test of infrastructure, interest, and FIFA’s expanding…