The African nation’s Cinderella run through the tournament was entirely unexpected outside of Marrakech. Now, fans of underdogs are united under its banner.

Tomorrow, the United States Men’s National Team plays the Netherlands in a must-win game. Is this the start of a beautiful rivalry?

No, it is not going to win the World Cup (this year), but it is fun as hell.

Soccer’s governing body is destroying the World Cup—but for once, the comically corrupt organization is getting called out for its sins.

Amid nationwide protests in Iran, Iran's national team chose to stay silent during the national anthem before its game against England.

The next few weeks will be a constant reminder that the biggest tournament in the sports world should never have been awarded to Qatar.

As Saudi Arabia’s takeover of English soccer club Newcastle proves, the media is highly susceptible to sportswashing by corrupt regimes.

The clumsy kickoff of this ill-starred competitor of the PGA has been a window into a tawdriness that infects international sports.

Putin’s oligarchs didn’t force their way in. We begged them to come, Labourites and Tories alike.

A year of upheaval has pushed the sport to a crossroads.

The invasion of Ukraine shines a harsh light on the obscene greed that has guided decision-making for decades.

Paolo Sorrentino’s “The Hand of God” is a coming-of-age movie set during a legendary chapter in soccer history.

Six months after fans brought down the Super League, European soccer is more corrupt than ever.

This year’s insane transfer-window period has illuminated the sport’s apocalyptic financial inequities.

The greatest player ever, much like fans of the sport, was left with no good options.

A book about Vladimir Putin has prompted several lawsuits by his billionaire cronies, including Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich. It’s part of a worrying trend.

The Apple TV series’ debut season provided simple comfort during dark times in 2020. But the honeymoon is over for the second season.

It turns out that soccer’s pundit class doesn’t really want to hear from the fans, even after the Super League debacle.

A changing culture lies at the heart of soccer’s existential crisis.

Even if the breakaway competition fails, it illustrates that the beautiful game was long ago captured by the rich.