Football
The German Football Association has once again backed the 50+1 rule, with Bundesliga clubs set to reaffirm it unanimously
The system that prevents an outside investor from taking full control of a football club is one of the cornerstones of German football. And it looks set to stay that way.
How Spain became the dominant force in world football, twenty years after first doing so
From Cruijff to Aragonés, from Guardiola to Del Bosque and on to De la Fuente and Lamine Yamal: La Roja and its players have defined the modern era, not only through their victories but also by establishing a style and a model of their own.
Ronaldo and Messi are close to retirement, but no other footballer earns anywhere near as much as they do
They are 41 and 39, yet they still have the highest salaries and the biggest commercial deals in the game.
Midtjylland is run as an international club, not a Danish one—and that is why it continues to succeed, both on the pitch and in the transfer market
Mandatory English lessons, global scouting, academies on every continent. “It’s the only way forward for a team like ours,” the technical director explained.
Kayode, Calafiori, Scalvini, Doumbia, Romano, Vergara, the Esposito brothers: the Nations League games showed that Italy have several talents to build their future around
After the nightmare opening against Belgium, Mancini showed that he could manage a group with plenty of potential. That is no small thing, and it was far from a given.
Argentina’s friendlies against Burkina Faso and Benin to mark Messi’s farewell have sparked considerable controversy
It is not the first time that football authorities in Buenos Aires and the Selección have been criticised for the way they “welcome” visiting national teams.
Dubai has invested heavily in sport, and the first fruits of that strategy are beginning to show
Not even the Middle East crisis has halted the city’s growth. Dubai has diversified its economy and attracted a host of stars.
Hong Kong made history with victory in the FIFA ASEAN Challenge Cup
A 2-0 final victory over Cambodia secured the senior national team’s first-ever trophy.
Gianluigi Donnarumma delivers another outstanding performance against France in Saint-Denis
The Azzurri captain produced a series of superb saves, proving decisive when it mattered most.
The draw in France showed that Mancini has built a credible Italy side with genuine potential, and that was far from a given
Even though Les Bleus created far more chances, the Italy side that took the field at Saint-Denis was a world away from the team seen against Belgium. In a positive sense, of course.
The World Cup has fuelled America’s love of soccer, which now has more fans than the NHL
Hosting the World Cup changed Americans’ sporting habits, particularly among younger people.
Stephen King’s donation helped save Buckie Thistle, a Scottish fifth-tier club
The American writer had featured the club in one of his works and has now stepped in to help amid a serious financial crisis.