Football

In Canada, football has overtaken hockey for the first time as the most popular sport among young people

The boys, especially the second-generation Canadians or those living abroad, are driving this change. Now what is missing is a great result from the National team.

by Redazione Undici

‘Lewandowski rejected €200 million to remain at Barcelona,’ says his agent

He is now at Chicago Fire (where things are not exactly going badly for him either).

by Redazione Undici

In what sense is Infantino selling the World Cup to investors?

Even the end of the World Cup does not end the controversy surrounding FIFA’s president.

by Redazione Undici

With Mancini’s return and Ranieri back at the helm, Italy has opted for the familiar — and that is not necessarily a bad thing

Malagò and the FIGC have opted for a return to the familiar, bringing back the coach who, statistically, has been Italy’s best of the past twenty years — at least until a certain point in his first spell.

by Alfonso Fasano

Chicharito Hernández is Atlético Dallas’ first signing, a newly founded American club with little (if anything) to do with Atlético Madrid

And the deal is driven by strong commercial reasons.

by Redazione Undici

Cristiano Ronaldo to make acting debut in series he is producing about a football agent’s life

The plot recalls a classic Brazilian drama and features another Premier League legend.

by Redazione Undici

Paolo Maldini trusted his own judgement and his uncompromising approach once again, but doing so as Italy’s technical director was not the right move

In 16 days, the enthusiasm surrounding his arrival turned into a clear mismatch with his new role at the FIGC. A series of missteps also brought the relationship to an end.

by Alfonso Fasano

Coventry City’s Premier League return will be built around a Moneyball approach (and a Formula One simulator)

A decidedly unconventional approach amid the Premier League’s lavish spending.

by Redazione Undici

Kylian Mbappé’s story changed French sport forever, as a generation of young talents shows

A cornerstone of an increasingly multicultural France team, the Real Madrid star has shown the power of precocious talent.

by Redazione Undici

The Andrea Pirlo–Italy affair has weakened everyone involved

A project launched with the best intentions has already been undermined by FIGC missteps.

by Alfonso Fasano

After winning the World Cup, Pedri travels to China for a well-earned holiday, further strengthening his reputation in a market with significant commercial potential

His journey through some of the country’s iconic locations has turned him into a celebrity, with giant portraits of him appearing on buildings across China.

by Redazione Undici

Alongside Jeff Bezos, Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin could also invest in Liverpool

A consortium of wealthy entrepreneurs is seeking to acquire a stake in the Anfield club, with several prominent figures among its members.

by Redazione Undici