
Shakira’s World Cup Soundtrack Hits New Heights
Shakira’s songs have become anthems across recent World Cup editions, and this year’s tournament is driving record streaming gains, new listener acquisition, and a historic milestone on Spotify.
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Shakira’s songs have become anthems across recent World Cup editions, and this year’s tournament is driving record streaming gains, new listener acquisition, and a historic milestone on Spotify.

Coach Luis de la Fuente discusses the Spanish national team's philosophy, the current midfield's brilliance, and the role of football in fostering unity, while sharing insights on youth talents and personal happiness.

An exploration of extra time in World Cup knockout matches, its rules, historic moments, and the players who have defined its drama.

An exploration of extra time rules, historic moments, and the dramatic impact of extended play in the sport's most prestigious tournament.

A retrospective ranking of the ten greatest World Cup performers, celebrating feats that have become part of football lore.

Xavi describes Messi's extraordinary skill, work ethic, and mental strength, recalling early training moments and the lasting influence he has had on the sport.

The Athletic’s interactive World Cup prediction feature brings together writers, a subscriber, an algorithm, a dog and a six‑year‑old, offering daily forecasts across a slate of matches while recapping key moments from recent matchdays.

An exploration of the key formations that have defined eras of soccer, the managers who mastered them, and the clubs that brought them to life.

A recent fan‑driven poll ranks the sport’s all‑time icons, with Lionel Messi topping the list. The rankings weigh team triumphs, individual honors and lasting impact, while notable shifts reveal how supporter opinion can rewrite football history.

LAFC’s midfield dynamo Mathieu Choinière discusses his World Cup call‑up, his roots in Saint‑Alexandre, Quebec, and the personal moments that shape his career.

In a recent interview, Andrea Pirlo outlined the demands of today’s football, praised Luis Enrique’s impact at Paris Saint‑Germain, compared Vitinha to his own playing style, and previewed the tactical battle between Arsenal and PSG in the Champions League final.

Lukas Podolski, the 40‑year‑old German World Cup winner, has retired after a career spanning Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Vissel Kobe, and will soon become the owner of Polish side Gornik Zabrze.

From Milan’s jubilant streets to Manchester United’s midfield milestones, the latest football stories weave together personal triumphs, fan emotions, and managerial uncertainty.