The World Cup is over. Here's where to get your next soccer fix The World Cup may be over, but the soccer calendar never really stops The Independent UK · Jul 20
Lionel Messi vs Lamine Yamal: Veteran genius vs teenage prodigy Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal face off in a generational football comparison. Messi boasts over 800 career goals and consistent elite performance for years. Yamal, a young prodigy, shows remarkable achievements and potential for greatness. Messi has a stellar FIFA World Cup record, while Yamal scored one goal. This contest… The Economic Times · Jul 19
Lionel Messi: Twenty years of genius, heartbreak, redemption and a legacy that will outlive football From a frail boy in Rosario fighting a growth disorder to the man who conquered football's greatest stage, Lionel Messi's story is one of genius, heartbreak, redemption and immortality. As Argentina prepares for another World Cup final, the greatest player of his generation stands one match away from adding another… The Economic Times · Jul 19
The Clubs with the Most Players in the 2026 World Cup Final Spain and Argentina are littered with players from Europe’s top clubs. Sports Illustrated · Jul 19
Transfer Rumors: Salah Considers Premier League Rival; Man Utd’s Vinicius Jr Boost Rodri, Erling Haaland, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola and Folarin Balogun all feature in the gossip. Sports Illustrated · Jul 18
La Masia chacha vs bhatija: Messi, Yamal connection sets up the stage for Argentina vs Spain World Cup final Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal's paths first crossed during a charity event years ago. Now, these football stars face each other in a significant World Cup final match. Messi, a decorated legend, showcases his enduring skill and vision on the field. Yamal, a young prodigy, mirrors Messi's early brilliance and… The Economic Times · Jul 18
£7m Celtic target makes transfer exit admission after relegation Celtic target Haissem Hassan previously accepted he knew he would be leaving Real Oviedo this summer. The National (Scotland) · Jul 18
Transfer Rumors: Foden Offered to Clubs; Liverpool Identify Salah Replacement Bradley Barcola, Eduardo Camavinga, Rayan, Cristian Romero and Diogo Costa all feature in the gossip. Sports Illustrated · Jul 16
Playing Lamine Yamal Is the Fairytale Ending to Lionel Messi’s World Cup Career Argentina and Spain will lock horns in the 2026 World Cup final on July 19. Sports Illustrated · Jul 16
Transfer Rumors: Man Utd Chase Arsenal Forward; Haaland Plots Real Madrid Meeting Morgan Rogers, Julián Alvarez, Lisandro Martínez, Michael Olise and Djed Spence all feature in the gossip. Sports Illustrated · Jul 14
Barcelona Are ‘Leaving’ the Camp Nou Again—And Major Consequences Loom The reigning Spanish champions are expected to leave the Camp Nou at the conclusion of the 2026–27 season. Sports Illustrated · Jul 14
Transfer Rumors: Real Madrid’s Olise Boost; Arsenal, Liverpool Face $205 Million Barcola Battle Mason Mount, Eli Junior Kroupi, Diogo Costa, Julián Alvarez and Morgan Rogers all feature in the gossip. Sports Illustrated · Jul 13
What Language Do Referees Speak With Players? Few jobs in sport are more demanding than being a soccer referee. Sports Illustrated · Jul 13
Transfer Rumors: Man Utd Plot Kane Move; Arsenal Step Up Alvarez Chase Vinícius Júnior, Cristian Romero, Gavi, and Alejandro Garnacho all feature in the gossip. Sports Illustrated · Jul 12
TechRadar · Jul 10 FIFA's ExpressVPN World Cup sponsorship sparks fury from Spain's La Liga and French broadcasters La Liga and top French broadcasters are furious with FIFA for naming ExpressVPN an official 2026 World Cup sponsor. The rightsholders are lashing out at the VPN provider's refusal to implement anti-piracy site blocks.
The Independent UK · Jul 8 Walmart is hosting VIP tours for curious World Cup fans Tourists can’t get enough of the big portion sizes in America — and its ranch
Sports Illustrated · Jul 7 Selling Aurelien Tchouameni Would Spell Transfer Disaster for Real Madrid The coveted midfielder could be sold to generate funds for new star signings.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 7 ‘Comfortable’—Barcelona Offered Unlikely New Julian Alvarez Alternative Barça may soon be forced to pivot to Álvarez alternatives with Atlético Madrid digging their heels in.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 7 Scotland set-piece specialist coach makes move to La Liga giants Scotland set-piece specialist coach makes move to La Liga giants
Sports Illustrated · Jul 6 Transfer Rumors: Real Madrid Step Up Haaland Pursuit; Man Utd Prepare Tchouameni Bid Virgil van Dijk, Vinícius Júnior, Rafael Leão, Alejandro Garnacho and Frenkie de Jong all feature in the gossip.
Euronews · Jul 3 Goalkeeper Unai Simón sets new Guinness World Record following Spain's 3-0 win over Austria Simón, who plays his club football for La Liga side Athletic Bilbao, has kept clean sheets against Austria, Cape Verde, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 2 How World Cup Referee Salaries Compare to Premier League, MLS, La Liga There are over 50 different referees at the expanded 2026 World Cup.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 2 ‘The Offer Is Still Valid’—Barcelona President Confirms Julian Alvarez Bid Joan Laporta insists Barça’s offer for the Atlético Madrid striker holds despite bad blood.
TechRadar · Jul 2 Over 500,000 websites wrongly blocked in Spain as La Liga anti-piracy campaign backfires Spain’s aggressive anti-piracy campaign to protect La Liga football broadcasts has accidentally blocked over 500,000 legitimate websites. A new OONI report highlights the massive collateral damage, privacy concerns, and the dangers of IP-based blocking.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 1 Lamine Yamal’s Message for Julian Alvarez Adds Fuel to Burning Barcelona Fire The Argentine has made clear his desire to leave Atlético Madrid, but fractured relations between Spain’s top clubs make a deal difficult to envisage.