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An exhibition in Miami brings together more than 50 artists from 25 nations to honor Africa’s deep ties to soccer, spotlighting legends like Pelé and Kylian Mbappé while fostering dialogue on identity and diaspora.
An exploration of why a 180‑185 cm frame dominates elite soccer, how position shapes optimal height, and why other attributes often outweigh sheer size.
The Mexican sombrero has become a vivid emblem of national identity during the FIFA World Cup, linking historic tradition with contemporary fan rituals worldwide.
Lionel Messi delivered a hat trick in Argentina's opening match, tying the all‑time World Cup scoring record and reinforcing his status as the sport's greatest player.
Lionel Messi's three goals against Algeria placed him level with the all‑time World Cup scoring record, while Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Cristiano Ronaldo delivered standout displays that promise a fiercely contested tournament.
Lionel Messi's three goals against Algeria placed him at the summit of the all‑time World Cup scoring list, while Kylian Mbappé surpassed Pelé's record and Erling Haaland added a brace, heralding an early goal‑scoring frenzy.
Lionel Messi delivered a hat‑trick in Argentina's opening match, tying the all‑time World Cup scoring record, while Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Cristiano Ronaldo each turned heads with standout performances that set the stage for a fierce Golden Boot battle.
Pelé’s 1975 signing with the New York Cosmos, backed by Warner Communications, ignited a cultural shift in American soccer, blending sport with celebrity and setting the stage for the modern MLS era ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Soaring ticket prices, political friction and financial risk loom over the 2026 World Cup, jeopardizing its promise for fans and future generations.
Lionel Messi's three goals against Algeria matched Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup tally, while Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and others delivered standout displays that promise an exhilarating finish to the tournament.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co‑hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, faces unprecedented financial and political challenges that could reshape its legacy.
A surge of World Cup enthusiasm has propelled rare soccer memorabilia to historic price levels, with Pelé and Diego Maradona rookie cards fetching six‑figure sums at Goldin's Global Football Auction.
Mark Franek, a former attorney turned soccer historian, teaches elite young players at YSC Academy, where his new book and the school’s unique curriculum are forging a pipeline of talent that includes Manchester City prospect Cavan Sullivan and multiple U.S. World Cup alumni.
As Lionel Messi approaches the twilight of his international career, his pursuit of a historic second straight World Cup title intertwines with a broader narrative of legacy, competition, and the evolving landscape of global football.
The 1975 signing of Pelé transformed the New York Cosmos, bringing star players, massive crowds and a cultural phenomenon, while the turbulent career of goalkeeper Shep Messing illustrated the team's volatile rise and fall.
The Holocaust Museum LA is set to open a new exhibition titled “The Beautiful Game… The Untold Story,” a timely tribute that arrives alongside the world’s most watched football tournament. The show seeks to shine a light on the Jewish coaches and players whose tactical innovations helped shape modern soccer, a narrative that has long been overlooked.
At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo aims for a World Cup victory that would complete a career defined by unprecedented goal records and longevity.
The new exhibition at the Holocaust Museum LA shines a light on the Jewish coaches and players whose tactical innovations and resilience helped shape modern soccer, from Béla Guttmann’s 4‑2‑4 revolution to the broader legacy of European Jewish pioneers.
A look at the Jewish coaches and pioneers whose strategies, resilience, and creativity reshaped the beautiful game, now on display at the Holocaust Museum LA.
From a record‑breaking 1994 final in Pasadena to the arrival of global icons in Major League Soccer, the sport’s footprint has expanded dramatically. Historian John Sloop explains how attitudes have shifted and what the 2026 tournament means for the next generation of fans.
A look at the life, career, and enduring impact of the football icon whose brilliance and controversy still shape the sport.
Across eight decades, fifteen icons have shaped the World Cup stage with unforgettable performances, record‑breaking goals and leadership that transcended the game.
Mexico secured a 2-0 win against South Africa in the tournament's opening game, marking the first win for Mexico in a World Cup opener after seven attempts and introducing a new era of 48 teams.
A look at how Andrés Cantor’s early love for soccer, his iconic goal calls, and decades at Telemundo have cemented his legacy in U.S. sports media.