For most footballers, signing for Real Madrid is the ultimate achievement. For Kylian Mbappe, however, arriving at the ...

Argentina's golden generation is back for more glory and bettors can get excellent value on La Albiceleste ...

The FIFA World Cup will bring together football stars from across the globe, ranging from legends to emerging talents.

Piers Morgan once opened up on his list of the greatest five footballers in the 21st century, controversially placing ...

From Messi's glory in 2022 to Maradona's incredible 1986, Michael Cox assesses the best individual performances in World Cup victories ...

Some of the planet's biggest superstars will be on show at the 2026 World Cup - but whose performances will earn them the ...

Lionel Messi already had the perfect ending at the 2022 World Cup. What does the magician have up his sleeve in 2026?

As part of our buildup to the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, we are publishing excerpted chapters from The Soccer 100, The Athletic’s definitive book on the 100 ...

Lionel Messi is one of the world’s best soccer players and plays for Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read about his ...

Lionel Messi is on top of the world, and he’s looking to stay there. The soccer legend added an elusive World Cup title to ...

Lamine Yamal is a key figure in Spain's World Cup squad, but why is the 18-year-old quick to dismiss Messi comparisons?

The MLS All Star initial XI has been revealed, and the big names have made it - along with a few well-deserved surprises.