Hydration breaks became one of the World Cup's most divisive innovations. Ostensibly introduced to give players respite in the hot and humid North American conditions, they also became an additional advertising opportunity for broadcasters. Many
At first glance, it makes no sense. Chelsea have broken the British transfer record by spending £117 million on Morgan Rogers while continuing to pursue Alex Scott and Maxence Lacroix. and a number of other
Kevin Keegan, who has just died, can claim to be English football's first global superstar, even though the game has changed radically since he was in his prime. And perhaps one of the greatest examples
There is no replacing Lionel Messi. Or Cristiano Ronaldo. Or Luka Modrić. Three players. Three nations. Three careers that redefined what was possible. Each became more than a footballer. They became an identity. Argentina played
Don't cry for me, Argentina. Not this time. Football has always been about more than talent. It's about how you conduct yourself when everything is on the line, and, perhaps more importantly, how you conduct
Reports linking Mohamed Salah with a move to Turkey and Beşiktaş have raised eyebrows across the football world. For years, the expectation was that when Salah eventually left Liverpool, Saudi Arabia would be his most
One of the enduring qualities of football is that everybody is entitled to an opinion. A person does not have to be a professional footballer or have represented their country multiple times to understand the
Thomas Tuchel retains the full backing of the Football Association despite growing the intense criticism of his tactical approach in England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. While England's campaign ultimately ended in disappointment, there
FIFA's plans for a Super Bowl-style halftime show at the 2026 World Cup final have sparked controversy because the proposed break could last as long as 30 minutes – double the maximum permitted under
FIFA has made clear commitments to become more environmentally sustainable, including a goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. The organisation has promised to reduce emissions, improve tournament operations and make events more climate-friendly.