Marco Angulo, FC Cincinnati and Ecuador midfielder, dies aged 22

FC Cincinnati midfielder Marco Angulo has died aged 22, five weeks after suffering serious injuries in…

How England hired ‘outstanding’ Thomas Tuchel – and why not everyone is happy about it

When Gareth Southgate resigned the day after the Euro 2024 final, the Football Association had a…

How Indonesia turns unknown footballers into adored superstars: ‘We couldn’t leave the hotel’

Maarten Paes is the starting goalkeeper for Major League Soccer team FC Dallas. Yet he can…

From Drake in pink to ‘Blokecore’: How football shirts became fashionable

Football shirts were once an item of clothing for a) players to wear at work, and…

Mauricio Pochettino aims to bolster belief as USMNT role takes him outside his comfort zone

The question came 20 minutes into Mauricio Pochettino’s introductory press conference as U.S. men’s national team…

Former Chelsea, Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino a top target to become USMNT coach: Sources

Former Tottenham and Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino is a top target for the U.S. men’s…

Lionel Messi and the unmistakeable sense of an ending

First, he sank to the ground, grimacing. Play continued for a few seconds and then came…