Predictions about who will be the next World Cup champion often miss the mark. The pressure at this tournament is as intense ...

Italy (1934, 1938) and Brazil (1958, 1962) are the only two nations to win back-to-back titles in World Cup history. Italy ...

Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos names Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhães the world's best centre-back, ahead of the 2026 ...

1935 — Babe Ruth, 40, announces his retirement as a player. 1935 — French Championships Men’s Tennis: Englishman Fred Perry ...

In the first of a special World Cup series on The Athletic, the Succession star discusses how and why he fell in love with ...

The 2026 World Cup field looks different from past tournaments, and this chart shows how expansion changed the balance among ...

Ahead of the upcoming Mundial, YEN.com.gh takes a look at some of the greatest footballers who never had the honour of ...

Ajax and technical director Jordi Cruyff are intent on pushing the reset button in Amsterdam, with 21 first-team players put ...

One of the heroes of Portugal’s finest FIFA World Cup campaign reflects on the stories and lessons of 1966 that continue to inspire new generations.

On 26 May 1940 a 1-0 derby brought an early goal, a saved penalty and scuffles. In 1942 Lazio won 5-2 against Milano. On 27 ...

Dutch giants Ajax have confirmed the appointment of former Girona boss Míchel as their new manager, with the Spaniard signing ...