Note perfect Tuchel strikes the right tone on big England unveiling New manager’s easy charm, self-belief and humour was on show as he embraced the step into international football The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2024
Score draws: how collection of stars’ sketches celebrates football’s joy Journalist Javier Cáceres asked many of the game’s biggest names – from Guardiola to Pelé and Bobby Charlton – to draw their favourite goals: the results are revealing The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2024
Best ever Brazil matches From their five World Cup wins to some entertaining near misses and more, a look at Brazil's best ever matches... FourFourTwo · Sep 28, 2024
The Stage Is Set for a Fitting Farewell to Brazilian Great Marta Longevity, consistency and prolificacy will define the 38-year-old’s career, which will end with another Olympic medal on Saturday. Sports Illustrated · Aug 9, 2024
Lamine Yamal’s goal for the ages shows best of Spain’s generational talent Winger curls in a brilliant equaliser, breaking a major tournament record Pelé has held since the 1958 World Cup The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2024
Gareth Southgate’s former agent wins payout from FA over players’ contract Terry Byrne took legal action against the FA after it cancelled his deal to represent England players The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024
Five thrilling football films to watch in the run up to the Euros These handpicked movies about the beautiful game are the perfect way to kick off your Euros summer The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2024
Richard Hawley: ‘If I stopped what I’m doing the songs would still come’ On a tour of his home city that begins ‘at the crack of midday’, the singer discusses his new album, how his musical, Standing at the Sky’s Edge, has hit a nerve, and his main hope for Keir Starmer The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2024
What is the biggest cumulative football attendance for a cup tie? Plus: Championship stalwarts who never played in the top flight, top-scoring in the same division for longest streak and more The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2024
Players who appeared in three or more World Cups A look at some footballers from the men's game who famously featured in three or more World Cups... FourFourTwo · May 1, 2024
Yellow, red, green and glorious: Remembering Wales’ Admiral ‘76 kit In a new book, author Andi Thomas celebrates a design classic cherished by Welsh fans and, rumour has it, Bob Marley alike The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2024
For 2024 Paris Olympics, Colombes' historic stadium regains its former lustre One of France’s most historic sporting venues, the Colombes stadium northwest of the French capital was the principal venue when Paris hosted the Olympic Games in 1924. After undergoing thorough renovations, the site will recover some of its former glory by again playing host to Olympic sport this summer. France 24 · Mar 24, 2024
Manchester United, Jim Ratcliffe and the return of talk about perches In today’s Football Daily: Manchester United, the Round of Arsenal and more The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2024
‘Freddy Adu was just like Messi’: what happened to America’s Pelé? At 14, the wonderkid became the highest paid player in MLS and youngest-ever USMNT player. His career was ultimately defined by hype and disappointment The Guardian - US · Feb 14, 2024
Cycling Weekly · Jan 13, 2024 'They are still looking for the next Eddy, but they’ll never find one': Eight riders have been called 'The Next Merckx', but none have achieved as much Heavy is the head that wears the crown of a comparison to cycling’s most revered rider – Chris Marshall-Bell gets the measure of what is simultaneously cycling’s greatest compliment and greatest curse
The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2024 Beckenbauer defined an era as a player and that was just the beginning Der Kaiser was not without his controversies but his impact on German football after he hung up his boots was unprecedented
The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2024 Franz Beckenbauer obituary One of Germany’s greatest footballers who went on to be a hugely successful manager of the national team
The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2024 Mário Zagallo obituary Brazilian footballer with an unrivalled record of success in the World Cup as both player and manager
The Hindu · Jan 6, 2024 Mario Zagallo, Brazil’s World Cup winning player and coach, dies at age 92 Brazil’s Mario Zagallo, the only person to ever win four FIFA World Cup titles, has died at 92. He was a symbol of patriotism, grit and glory.
Top News · Jan 6, 2024 Brazilian Soccer Legend Mario Zagallo Dies at 92 Remembering Mario Zagallo, the legendary Brazilian soccer figure, who won the World Cup both as a player and coach. A symbol of patriotism and glory.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2024 Hang up your boots? How Pelé’s and Best’s were saved in Wiltshire Conservation experts turn to experimentation after drawing blank researching substances used in badly degraded plastic
The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023 Pele’s jersey projected on to Christ the Redeemer statue to mark a year since the footballer’s death Brazilians pay tribute to football legend Pelé one year after his death, with religious ceremonies, a projection of a Brazil shirt with his name, and a message from Pope Francis.
Top News · Dec 30, 2023 Pelé's Legacy Lives on with Unique Brazilian Tribute Join Brazil in celebrating the life and legacy of soccer legend Pelé, one year after his passing. From tributes at iconic locations to global recognition, ...
The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2023 Column: The Newby Awards sends out an invitation to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce In a year when “Everything Everywhere All at Once” dominated the Oscars, Taylor Swift took that theme to a whole new level before 2023 was done
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2023 Sports quiz of the week: Mary Earps, Draymond Green and Sergio Ramos Have you been paying attention to the big stories in football, rugby union, snooker, darts, NFL, basketball and cricket?