Saudi Arabia’s plans to host the men’s World Cup 2034 will be harmful for the climate, experts say

As the newly-named host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, Saudi Arabia says it…

Bank of America signs again with FIFA for US-hosted Club World Cup that still has no TV deals

GENEVA — World Cup sponsor Bank of America teamed with FIFA for a second time Tuesday,…

FIFA signs Budweiser brewer AB InBev to separate sponsor deal for 2025 Club World Cup in the US

ZURICH — FIFA signed its longtime sponsor AB InBev to a Club World Cup deal on…

Lockers used by Ronaldo, Beckham and other Real Madrid stars are up for auction

LONDON — It’s a sports fan’s perfect storage solution: Metal lockers that once held the sweat-stained…

German soccer club Werder Bremen stops posting on X citing rise of hate speech

BREMEN, Germany — German soccer club Werder Bremen is the second Bundesliga team to stop posting…

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…

Footballers, modelling and the power of expression

If John Halls was playing the game Two Truths and a Lie, the 42-year-old north Londoner…

The minds behind EA Sports FC, NBA 2K, Madden soundtracks seek music from everywhere but the obvious

Steve Schnur can’t sleep. He calls it a blessing and a curse.  In pursuit of the…

How long passes by goalkeepers went from practical to tactical

The death of the long ball has been frequently pronounced as football has evolved in the…

Why don’t goalkeepers wear caps anymore?

Brad and Charlie Hart are season-ticket holders at Spurs. Father and son, they always sit near…