BIZARRE: 3 | Mind Blowing Facts

Did Barcelona Land the Bargain of the Summer?

Borussia Dortmund are already experiencing seller’s remorse.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 19

Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Sevilla: Rampant Champions Forced Into Goalkeeper Switch

The back-to-back La Liga champions are scoring at an utterly absurd rate at the start of the 2026–27 season.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 18

USMNT Called Up Eight Teenagers—Pochettino Says It’s Not Some Silly Experiment

U.S. men’s national team manager Mauricio Pochettino has vowed to do things differently this go-around.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 17

Raheem Sterling’s bleak tale a reminder of absurd path young footballers face

The winger was one of the first big-money academy transfers, part of a child labour market that has barely been questioned

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17

David Beckham explains why Lionel Messi deserves to win Ballon d’Or over Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe

After inspiring Inter Miami past Cruz Azul to land the Campeones Cup, Messi has been tipped to beat Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe for football’s top individual honour

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Barcelona Player Ratings vs. Racing: Not Even Tornado Warnings Can Slow Barca Down

Hansi Flick’s side produced their greatest attacking performance of the season so far—and that’s saying something.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 16

Max Dowman compared to Lamine Yamal by Arsenal star after dazzling display at Ipswich

Dowman scored twice in Arsenal’s 4-2 Carabao Cup win at Ipswich on Tuesday

The Independent UK · Sep 16

‘They are very similar’: Arsenal’s Dowman reminds Merino of Lamine Yamal

Mikel Merino says Max Dowman reminds him of Lamine Yamal after the Arsenal prodigy continued his development by scoring twice in his side’s 4-2 win over Ipswich

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe’s Three Main Rivals Teased by Ballon d’Or Organizer

One of the strongest candidates for the award is oddly overlooked.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 16

Is Max Dowman up for Young Talent of the Year award? Arsenal Ballon d'Or nominations announced

Arsenal youngster has enjoyed an impressive 2026

Evening Standard · Sep 16