Football
The Andrea Pirlo–Italy affair has weakened everyone involved
A project launched with the best intentions has already been undermined by FIGC missteps.
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.
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026
Valencia’s Oceanogràfic, Europe’s largest marine park, names a grey shark Ferran Torres
The tribute goes beyond the goal that decided the World Cup final: the PSG and Spain striker is a Valencian himself and has already worked with the aquarium in his hometown.
World Cup matches streamed live on TikTok have attracted 465 million views
A figure that reveals much about the future of football and the way fans will experience the game.
MLS Is Betting Big on the World Cup, but Markets Remain Unconvinced
Growth has been steady but slow, suggesting that franchise valuations may have run ahead of the numbers.
Pau Cubarsí was one of the defining figures of Spain’s World Cup triumph — the numbers confirm his impact (at just 19 years old)
A centre-back this young had never made such an impact in a game of this magnitude. A leader at the heart of a legendary defence.
Lamine Yamal was not at his best at the World Cup, but Spain won and his brand is set to become a giant
No player has ever won the World Cup so early, especially in an era when football revenues have grown tenfold.
FOOTBALL
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.
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.
Austin MacPhee’s transfer saga is a sign of the Premier League’s obsession with set pieces
The Aston Villa set-piece coach’s impending move to Chelsea reflects how coaches specialising in this area of the game are now sought after and talked about like top centre-forwards.
England’s teenage transfer market has become a Wild West, with Brexit rules adding another layer of complexity
A dedicated tribunal determines the fees for teenage transfers, but clubs often get around it through “tactical promotions” into the first team.
Atlético Madrid came up with a creative way to announce the signing of Kang-in Lee
The Colchoneros used a huge video screen in Seoul, at a carefully chosen time, to reveal the signing ahead of the official announcement.
TENNIS
Roland Garros becomes the first Grand Slam tournament to share its revenues with players
With players applying pressure, the other Grand Slam tournaments could soon follow suit.
Jannik Sinner Is Not Yet 25, but He Is Already Tennis’s Fourth-Highest Career Prize Money Earner
A generational talent unlike almost anyone the sport has seen, Sinner's career prize money reflects his dominance on court.
By winning his second Wimbledon title in a row and beating Zverev, Jannik Sinner has achieved one of the greatest feats in Italian sporting history
The world No. 1 was not at his best and faced a formidable opponent, yet he managed to put all doubts behind him and claim a remarkable victory.
Jannik Sinner returns to his ruthless best at the right moment, overcoming Djokovic in the Wimbledon semi-final
The world No. 1 has rediscovered his relentless tennis and handled the few truly delicate moments with composure.
Arthur Fery’s run from wild card to Wimbledon semi-finalist is the summer’s most improbable sports story
The British player (despite being born in France) grew up right beside Centre Court, but until now had remained on the margins of elite tennis.
FORMULA UNO
We have never seen a 19-year-old driver as mature as Kimi Antonelli
The way he won at Spa showed why the championship leader will be the man to beat. He has the talent and the speed, but he also manages races like a veteran.
Barcelona, Lewis Hamilton and a Ferrari back in competitive form
The win in Catalonia, for the English driver, for Ferrari, for the Formula One season.
Kimi Antonelli’s Three-Act Victory in Monaco Could Shape a Championship — and a Place in F1 History
The talent was obvious. What Antonelli is doing with it is becoming difficult to ignore.
There is a new female generation in Formula One: that of the content creators
Quite a few accounts run by women, among those that recount motorsport, do enormous numbers. Because they know how to translate a very technical subject into an experience within everyone's reach. And so, thanks to them too, the Circus is seducing a new generation of fans. And of female fans.
ALL SPORTS
Ten years on, Matteo Piano, Tania Cagnotto and Elia Viviani recall what it feels like to win an Olympic medal
The Rio 2016 Olympic Games have already entered sporting history, as three Italian athletes recount their experiences in a campaign created by DAO Sport.
Nearly 300 NBA players, and even a handful of college players, earn more than LeBron James will with the Philadelphia 76ers
The 42-year-old former Lakers star will earn just under $4 million, less than the salary guaranteed in his 2003 rookie contract.
LeBron James chose Philadelphia in search of another NBA title — or at least a genuine shot at one
And judging by the team the 76ers are putting together, that possibility is starting to look real.
NBA Europe franchise bids exceed $500 million, with some approaching $1 billion
More than 20 clubs are interested in the project, including basketball and football organizations, according to Sportico.
LIFESTYLE
Napoli’s new away shirt pays tribute to Argentina and Azzurri fans around the world
For the Centenary season, the club has opted for a predominantly white kit with thin blue stripes and a logo featuring the profile of the Gulf and Mount Vesuvius.
Roma’s new Home shirt draws on Giallorossi history and tradition
The 2026/27 home kit returns to the club colours in their most classic shade, alongside one of the crests most cherished by supporters.
Pink, the zebra and Juve’s roots: the new away shirt pays tribute to its history
The Bianconeri bring back their first colour and revisit it in a contemporary way, with elegant details completing the design.