MYSTERIOUS: 2 | Mind Blowing Facts

Could Kylian Mbappe Miss El Clasico Against Barcelona After Knee Injury?

The Real Madrid striker got hurt while playing for France.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 26

USMNT Players Have Never Been Nominated for the Ballon d’Or—Why?

Eligible to make the shortlist for close to 20 years, the spotlight is yet to fall on any individual from the United States. With soccer’s profile higher than ever post-World Cup, it begs the question who the first will be.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 25

Top European leagues demand FIFA reforms, piling pressure on Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under increased pressure Friday as Europe's four main football leagues called for sweeping reforms of the world football governing body. The English Premier League, Spain's La Liga, Italy's Serie A and Germany's Bundesliga demanded that measures are adopted to ensure "disciplinary matters remain demonstrably insulated…

France 24 · Sep 25

Five Reasons Why Lamine Yamal Should Win the 2026 Ballon d’Or

Lamine Yamal could and probably should become the youngest Ballon d’Or winner in history.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 23

‘The Team That Runs the Least’—Does it Matter That Real Madrid Don’t Run?

A damning statistic from the start of the 2026–27 season has cast new doubts on José Mourinho’s team.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 23

Raphinha Obliterated Even His Own Doubts in Historic Start to Season

The Brazilian is having a record start to 2026–27 leading the line for Hansi Flick’s side.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 23

The 10 Biggest Controversies in Ballon d’Or History—Ranked

The winner of soccer’s most coveted individual prize is always fiercely debated.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 23

What Does Real Madrid’s Feud With La Liga President Mean for Spanish Soccer?

Another iteration of the same old argument between the La Liga powers broke out.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 23

France's Zidane leads roster of star managers in Nations League campaign

French football's new head coach Zinedine Zidane is not the only star name taking over a European national team at the start of the 2027 Nations League campaign, with Germany's Jürgen Klopp, Italy's Roberto Mancini and Netherlands boss Xavi Hernandez joining him on the sidelines.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 23

Madrid, Mourinho and the fight for neutrality in row with Javier Tebas

In today’s Football Daily: Madrid’s beef with La Liga’s head-honcho

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23