Putting Cape Verde’s Historic Draw Against Spain in Historical Context

So much for a supersized World Cup diluting the quality of soccer’s biggest tournament. Cape Verde, making its debut at the World Cup, pulled off a stunning upset to shut out heavily favored Spain in a 0-0 draw on Monday. “This means everything for our country,” Cape Verde coach Pedro Leitão Brito said. “We have … Read more

Ballon d’Or 2026 Power Rankings: Kane Remains On Top; Haaland Back to His Best

With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d’Or hasn’t felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged … Read more

26 Stars for ’26: Players Who Could Define the World Cup

This summer, 48 teams will be vying for the most coveted title in all sports – the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  Kicking off on June 11 and spread across three countries and 16 cities, we’ll see plenty of iconic players and up-and-coming stars. There will be those who’ll be looking to cement their legacies and … Read more