Some football matches shift the conversation around the game. They introduce tactics that opponents scramble to copy, push rivalries from simmer to boil, or mark the day a young player became a ...

His avoidance of the country was influenced by its polarising politics and strained relationships with leaders ...

Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid tenure has delivered multiple trophies but it's almost certain he'll pay the price for ...

Some of the world's best players will head to the USA this summer to compete in the FIFA Club World Cup . The revamped ...

It is no secret that Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, who died aged 88 in the Vatican on Monday, was an ...

Brazil is actively seeking Ancelotti as their team coach. The chance grew stronger when Arsenal eliminated Real Madrid from ...

Brazil hero Cafu has revealed his pick for the 2025 Ballon d'Or award. The former AC Milan defender has backed Barcelona winger Raphinha to be named the best player in the world amid his incredible ...

Former Real Madrid manager Fabio Capello has lent his support to Carlo Ancelotti following an underwhelming campaign so far.

At nearly 38, Lionel Messi isn't ready to close the chapter on his international career—leaving open the possibility of a ...

This is the third in a series on The Athletic looking back at the winners of each World Cup, from Uruguay in 1930 through to ...

Kicking off on June 15, the competition will culminate on July 13, with games taking place in twelve venues across eleven ...

Carlo Ancelotti is expected to leave his position as Real Madrid head coach with the Brazil national team his most likely ...