The 10 Best World Cups of All Time—Ranked Sporting spectacles don’t come any better than the World Cup—especially these iconic editions that rose above the rest. Sports Illustrated · May 5
Why Benjamin Sesko’s ‘Hand of God’ Goal vs. Liverpool Was Allowed to Stand Man Utd raced into a 2–0 lead against Liverpool in controversial circumstances. Sports Illustrated · May 3
Maradona Trial: Psychologist Says the Argentinian Soccer Legend Was Bipolar And Narcissistic A psychologist accused in the death of Diego Maradona told an Argentine court that the soccer legend had bipolar disorder and narcissistic personality traits, testimony that shifted attention Thursday to the star's mental health, addiction history, and the medical care he received in his final weeks. Latin Times · May 1
Maradona’s daughter assails doctor in negligence trial over soccer great's death One of Diego Maradona’s daughters lashed out at neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, who was considered her father’s primary physician at the time of his death, during a negligence trial Tuesday The Independent UK · Apr 21
Was USA ‘94 one of the greatest World Cups ever staged? In the fourth episode of our new World Cup podcast, Copa Independent, Lawrence Ostlere, Miguel Delaney and Richard Jolly discuss the highs and lows of USA 94 and the tournament’s lasting legacy The Independent UK · Apr 17
New trial over Diego Maradona's death resumes in Argentina against 7 health care professionals The trial of seven health care professionals accused of negligence in the death of Diego Maradona has resumed in Argentina The Independent UK · Apr 14
‘Occasionally a picture can change the course of history’: 33 scandalous photos that shocked the world When it comes to scandal, seeing is believing – which is why these images caused such a stir The Guardian - UK · Apr 4
From Vindaloo to AI hellscapes: the unofficial World Cup songs are coming In today’s Football Daily: Fat Les, Diego Maradona’s childhood home and World Cup heartbreak for Italy The Guardian - UK · Mar 31
The 10 Best World Cup Teams of All Time—Ranked From stylish, possession-based sides that suffocated their opponents to unstoppable forces of nature, these are the greatest World Cup teams ever. Sports Illustrated · Mar 30
'He died alone like a dog. We didn't protect him. I don't like to think about it because I blame myself' Argentina legend Gabriel Batistuta opens up on regrets over 'hero' Diego Maradona Gabriel Batistuta explains why Diego Maradona 'loved him' - and why he has regrets over the latter years of the Argentina icon's life FourFourTwo · Mar 27
Does Messi’s White House visit signal a change after years of avoiding politics? As the team assembled in the room, Messi wasn't among their ranks; instead, he walked in alongside Trump The Independent UK · Mar 6
Messi has long steered clear of politics. Does his visit to Trump's White House mark a change? Assisted by a glittering, pink soccer ball, Lionel Messi crossed yet another frontier with his visit to the White House The Independent UK · Mar 6
‘He’s getting close to the realms of Maradona’ Gary McAllister on the genius of Scott McTominay, and why Manchester United were daft to let him go Premier League and Scotland legend McAllister believes the Tartan Army talisman could be key to World Cup hopes this summer FourFourTwo · Mar 6
Messi and Inter Miami were wallpaper for Trump’s whims in their White House visit The US president welcomed the 2025 MLS Cup champions in a ceremony beset by tangents and awkward asides The Guardian - US · Mar 5
Operation Sports · Jan 29 All EA FC 26 Future Stars Team 1 Players (Leaks, Predictions, and Release Date) The wonderkids take center stage.
FourFourTwo · Jan 25 ‘I told Diego Maradona his laces weren’t tied and he shrugged it off. He played six minutes like that, as if he was playing on the street!’ Michael Laudrup on his incredible encounter with the football legend The Danish legend played with - and against - some of the greatest players of his generation
The Independent UK · Jan 2 Naples remains a city in love with the beautiful game Fred Garratt-Stanley finds football, culture and community in the historic Italian metropolis
Sports Illustrated · Dec 25, 2025 The 25 Best Attacking Midfielders of All Time—Ranked Attacking midfielders offer something truly unique.
FourFourTwo · Dec 25, 2025 "In the tunnel, I said to Diego Maradona, ‘I’m pissed.’ He said, ‘It’s OK, Gazza, so am I…’ I just started laughing!" Paul Gascoigne on lining up against Maradona The maverick pair were two of the game’s most skilful - and unpredictable - players of their generation
Sports Illustrated · Dec 11, 2025 The 10 Biggest Shock Results in World Cup History—Ranked Some of the World Cup’s most stunning results have sparked trauma among nations.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025 Fabio Cannavaro: ‘Uzbeks are tough, never give up. Playing them is a pain in the arse’ In an exclusive interview, the former World Cup winner talks about taking Uzbekistan to the 2026 World Cup and a project close to his heart in Naples
FourFourTwo · Dec 7, 2025 ‘When I agreed to make my documentary, I went up to Anfield and met Kenny Dalglish. His only rider was some Irn-Bru and a Dairy Milk’ Asif Kapadia on making his Kenny Dalglish documentary The director has previously documented the likes of Ayrton Senna, Diego Maradona and Amy Winehouse
The Guardian - US · Dec 5, 2025 Trump wins his peace prize from Fifa – any chance of a VAR review? At a gaudy and gauche World Cup draw, Gianni Infantino went all out to flatter the world’s most precious ego
Sports Illustrated · Dec 4, 2025 Players Who Have Made the Most World Cup Appearances The World Cup is the most special stage the sport has to offer and where legends of the game make their names.
The Guardian - US · Dec 3, 2025 Every Lionel Messi v Thomas Müller meeting, ranked from least to most consequential Two major figures from the last 15 years of global soccer have largely met in big-game contexts. They’ll do so again in MLS Cup on Saturday