Five Barcelona Players Who Need to Impress in Preseason There will be ample chances for new signings, youngsters and fringe roster members to impress Hansi Flick this summer. Sports Illustrated · Jul 26
Why Barcelona ‘Snubbed’ World Cup Winner for Problem Position Hansi Flick is seemingly happy with the defensive options at Barça’s disposal. Sports Illustrated · Jul 26
Viktor Gyokeres for Julian Alvarez: Who Wins From ‘Proposed’ Arsenal, Atletico Swap? Some alarming statistics offer a different interpretation of a potential swap deal. Sports Illustrated · Jul 25
Kylian Mbappe Achieves Goalscoring Triple Crown, Smashing Historic 60-Year Record The Frenchman is untouchable when it comes to finding the back of the net for club and country. Sports Illustrated · Jul 23
Key Dates to Look Out for in Real Madrid’s 2026–27 Season Los Blancos enter the new campaign intent on returning to winning ways. Sports Illustrated · Jul 22
Was the 2026 World Cup a Success or a Failure? This summer’s tournament was the biggest, but not necessarily the best. Sports Illustrated · Jul 22
David Beckham's Casemiro Message Says it All As Inter Miami Deal Confirmed Inter Miami have locked down another star in an effort to win back-to-back MLS Cup titles. Sports Illustrated · Jul 22
Where To Watch World Cup Superstars Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane And More Next The 2026 FIFA World Cup may be over, but soccer's biggest stars won't be off the pitch for long. Fans who spent the past six weeks following Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and other international standouts can continue watching them as Europe's top domestic leagues and Major… Latin Times · Jul 22
15 Transfers You Might Have Missed During the 2026 World Cup There has been plenty of money spent already this summer despite the World Cup complicating business. Sports Illustrated · Jul 22
‘His Time Is Up’—Gianni Infantino Receives Rare Dressing Down for World Cup Scandals Javier Tebas did not hold back with his critique of the FIFA president. Sports Illustrated · Jul 21
Barcelona ‘Contact’ World Cup Winner to Replicate Dream Partnership The La Liga champions are in the market for a new partner for Pau Cubarsí. Sports Illustrated · Jul 21
‘Reclaim football’: Sepp Blatter joins La Liga chief in call for Gianni Infantino to resign Sepp Blatter has joined the attack on Gianni Infantino, his successor as the Fifa president, while Javier Tebas has criticised the lack of an opposition candidate next year The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
Spain’s Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the World Cup—but just four years ago, he was in therapy and stuck in a ‘bottomless pit’ Ferran Torres said he “could not see a way out” after a $62.8 million Barcelona deal—and half of athletes struggle with mental health problems. Fortune · Jul 20
How do Spain produce so many exceptional young players? FourFourTwo visited the Canary Islands to meet the country's wonderkids Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Iker Casillas, Fernando Torres, Gerard Pique and Lamine Yamal are just a few of the greats who have shone at the Futures FC tournament, so we went to watch the latest edition FourFourTwo · Jul 20
The Independent UK · Jul 20 The World Cup is over. Here's where to get your next soccer fix The World Cup may be over, but the soccer calendar never really stops
The Economic Times · Jul 19 Lionel Messi vs Lamine Yamal: Veteran genius vs teenage prodigy Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal face off in a generational football comparison. Messi boasts over 800 career goals and consistent elite performance for years. Yamal, a young prodigy, shows remarkable achievements and potential for greatness. Messi has a stellar FIFA World Cup record, while Yamal scored one goal. This contest…
The Economic Times · Jul 19 Lionel Messi: Twenty years of genius, heartbreak, redemption and a legacy that will outlive football From a frail boy in Rosario fighting a growth disorder to the man who conquered football's greatest stage, Lionel Messi's story is one of genius, heartbreak, redemption and immortality. As Argentina prepares for another World Cup final, the greatest player of his generation stands one match away from adding another…
Sports Illustrated · Jul 19 The Clubs with the Most Players in the 2026 World Cup Final Spain and Argentina are littered with players from Europe’s top clubs.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 18 Transfer Rumors: Salah Considers Premier League Rival; Man Utd’s Vinicius Jr Boost Rodri, Erling Haaland, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola and Folarin Balogun all feature in the gossip.
The Economic Times · Jul 18 La Masia chacha vs bhatija: Messi, Yamal connection sets up the stage for Argentina vs Spain World Cup final Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal's paths first crossed during a charity event years ago. Now, these football stars face each other in a significant World Cup final match. Messi, a decorated legend, showcases his enduring skill and vision on the field. Yamal, a young prodigy, mirrors Messi's early brilliance and…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 18 £7m Celtic target makes transfer exit admission after relegation Celtic target Haissem Hassan previously accepted he knew he would be leaving Real Oviedo this summer.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 16 Transfer Rumors: Foden Offered to Clubs; Liverpool Identify Salah Replacement Bradley Barcola, Eduardo Camavinga, Rayan, Cristian Romero and Diogo Costa all feature in the gossip.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 16 Playing Lamine Yamal Is the Fairytale Ending to Lionel Messi’s World Cup Career Argentina and Spain will lock horns in the 2026 World Cup final on July 19.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 14 Transfer Rumors: Man Utd Chase Arsenal Forward; Haaland Plots Real Madrid Meeting Morgan Rogers, Julián Alvarez, Lisandro Martínez, Michael Olise and Djed Spence all feature in the gossip.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 14 Barcelona Are ‘Leaving’ the Camp Nou Again—And Major Consequences Loom The reigning Spanish champions are expected to leave the Camp Nou at the conclusion of the 2026–27 season.