Football
Henrikh Mkhitaryan keeps defying age, and Chivu and Inter are managing him brilliantly
Against Shakhtar, as in Bologna just a few days earlier, the Armenian midfielder came off the bench and made the difference, showcasing the qualities that have defined his career: technique, humility and an ability to read the game before anyone else.
South American national teams are turning to European academies to discover new talent
It may be a new direction in football, but cases like Maycon Cardozo show that it can work.
Inter and Juventus have the most thriving youth sectors in Italy, but they are far behind the top clubs in other countries.
Real Madrid and Barcelona lead the ranking of clubs that produce the most players capable of playing in the top five leagues in Europe.
Napoli-Bodø showed how Allegri could prolong Kevin De Bruyne’s career by turning him into a deep-lying playmaker
The Belgian played in a new role and delivered a performance of outstanding quality, particularly in the way he helped Napoli’s attacking play come together.
Trainspotting is a film that marked an era, and the presence of football also made it a cult classic.
Danny Boyle's masterpiece, back in theaters in a restored 4K version to celebrate its thirtieth anniversary, is full of references to football, from Hibernian to the Scottish National Team.
“We have ten captains, and we’ve turned our limitations into strengths”: the man behind Bodø/Glimt
An interview with Frode Thomassen, CEO of the Norwegian club, on how Bodø/Glimt went from Norway’s second division to becoming a team respected by its Champions League rivals in nine years.
Manchester City fans are bringing inflatable bananas back to the stands, helping the former player who started the trend make a fortune
Imre Varadi played four decades ago and made his fortune from these unlikely gadgets. Today, even Phil Foden is copying him.
Fabian Hürzeler sold paintings in Bavaria before being sacked for watching too much football. He now has Brighton up to third in the Premier League
A remarkable turnaround. Just a few months ago, the manager was being booed by the same fans who now cheer him.
Richarlison accuses Flávio Bolsonaro of stealing his private island off Rio de Janeiro
The Tottenham striker’s posts have caused a stir in Brazil and beyond, as the country approaches the second round of its presidential election.
Illja Zabarnyj continues to speak about the invasion in Ukraine, he has been doing so since he arrived at PSG and now he has taken a stand against Marine Le Pen.
The Ukrainian defender, who has been playing in Paris for a year, never misses an opportunity to express himself about the conflict between his country and Russia.
PSG has become increasingly out of reach, leading many Paris fans, particularly younger ones, to turn to Paris FC
Geographical and political factors also play a part in fans turning away from PSG.
Özil’s brilliant goal against Ludogorets, reimagined with Sheriff Woody, Shrek and other unexpected players
A stunning goal from the 2016/17 Champions League has become a social media trend, inspiring AI creators to produce their own versions.