
Xavi Hails Messi’s Unparalleled Talent and Enduring Legacy
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.
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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.

An 18‑year‑old prodigy who switched allegiance from France to Morocco, Ayyoub Bouaddi has delivered a series of standout performances that have sparked praise, speculation, and a new narrative for the Atlas Lions.

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.

Arthur Blank’s journey from a Queens apartment to a billionaire philanthropist is defined by his relentless push to grow soccer in the United States, from building Mercedes‑Benz Stadium to funding a national training center.

Lionel Messi's 2023 move to Inter Miami ignited a cultural shift in American soccer, blending on‑field brilliance with long‑term ownership ambitions and prompting league‑wide transformations.

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.

Inter Miami forward Telasco Segovia's recent remarks have inadvertently revealed the club's pursuit of Manchester United's Casemiro, a player whose arrival could reshape the team's defensive strategy.

The tournament’s comeback to New England after three decades will feature matches at Gillette Stadium, fan festivals across Boston, and special transportation options for supporters.