2026 World Cup: The Favorites to Win the Golden Boot—Ranked No player has ever won the World Cup Golden Boot twice, but several players can change that this summer. Sports Illustrated · Apr 25
NEW ISSUE: Ultimate World Cup pack! England’s American dream, Pickford and Rogers, Scotland’s return, Pochettino Q&A, biggest upsets – plus huge wallchart and preview special Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on your device – from Thursday April 30 FourFourTwo · Apr 24
2026 World Cup: The Favorites to Win the Golden Ball—Ranked The world’s leading soccer stars will convene in North America this summer. Sports Illustrated · Apr 21
Lamine Yamal Follows in Lionel Messi’s Footsteps With Prestigious Individual Award The Barcelona superstar’s trophy cabinet is already full, despite his young age. Sports Illustrated · Apr 21
MLS Power Rankings: Timo Werner’s San Jose Dominate as LAFC Continue Slide in Matchday 8 The Western Conference continued to lead the power rankings after Matchday 8 of the 2026 MLS season. Sports Illustrated · Apr 20
Diego Luna is making his strongest case for a US World Cup roster spot Also in this week’s MLS weekend wrap, Messi saves Miami again, and the Columbus Crew simply can’t hold a lead The Guardian - US · Apr 20
53 Days Until 2026 World Cup D-Day: Spain Still Favorite in Historic North American Showdown With exactly 53 days remaining until the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 11 in Mexico City, soccer fans worldwide are counting down to "D-Day" — the historic kickoff of the largest tournament ever staged, as betting markets continue to crown Spain the frontrunner to claim… Latin Times · Apr 19
The Top Five U.S. Young Players in MLS in 2026—Ranked MLS has become a haven for young players, especially U.S. talents. Sports Illustrated · Apr 19
The Top 10 Attendances in MLS History: Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami a Major Draw Fans have flocked to see Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, but one fixture has drawn a larger crowd. Sports Illustrated · Apr 19
Grading Inter Miami's Important Win Over Colorado Rapids in Front of Historic Crowd Lionel Messi scored a brace to bring Inter Miami back into the win column in front of the second-largest crowd in MLS regular-season history. Sports Illustrated · Apr 18
What is the European Golden Shoe, how does it work and who are the contenders to win it? The race for this season's European Golden Shoe is hotting up, with some big names in contention FourFourTwo · Apr 18
MLS Predictions: Inter Miami Kick Off New Era Without Mascherano on Matchday 8 Inter Miami and CF Montréal both parted ways with managers this week. Sports Illustrated · Apr 17
‘I Intend’—Neymar Breaks Silence on Blockbuster MLS Links Neymar is under contract with Santos until the end of 2026. Sports Illustrated · Apr 17
Matt Wells Is Dreaming Big With Colorado Rapids, Where Belief Is the Key The Colorado Rapids take on Inter Miami on Saturday in front of an expected sell-out crowd at Empower Field at Mile High. Sports Illustrated · Apr 17
Sports Illustrated · Apr 17 David Beckham’s Comments Show Inter Miami Were Caught Off Guard Javier Mascherano’s departure as manager was both shocking and swift.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 17 Harry Kane Breaks 95-Year Goal Record With Cristiano Ronaldo in His Sights The Bayern Munich striker is enjoying a famous season.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 17 Lionel Messi Buys Soccer Club, Ambitious Plans Laid Out The 38-year-old superstar is seeking to leave his mark on the sport in more ways than one.
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Lionel Messi becomes new owner of Spanish third-tier club in Barcelona Lionel Messi is now the owner of a club in Barcelona, the city where he made his name
Sports Illustrated · Apr 16 Why Lionel Messi Is Being Sued in Multi-Million Dollar Case Messi, the Argentine soccer federation and a shadowy, unnamed agent have all come under scrutiny.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 16 Three Factors That May Have Led Javier Mascherano to Quit Inter Miami The defending MLS Cup champions became the third team to lose a coach in the first seven games of the 2026 season.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 15 Kylian Mbappe Becomes First Player in Champions League History to Reach Staggering Milestone The Frenchman delivered greatest statistical seasons in Champions League history.
The Independent UK · Apr 15 Lionel Messi accused of breaching $7 million contract by sitting out a Florida soccer friendly Lionel Messi is being sued by a Miami-based event promoter, saying the international soccer icon violated terms of a $7 million contract by missing an exhibition match last year
Digital Camera World · Apr 15 Watch Lionel Messi accidentally smash a photographer’s lens hood to smithereens with a stinging shot on goal A sports photographer’s lens hood took the brunt of the impact when a shot on goal zipped past the post
The Independent UK · Apr 15 Lamine Yamal makes promise to Barcelona fans after latest Champions League heartbreak Barcelona were knocked out of the Champions League by Atletico Madrid on Tuesday