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The All Time Ballon d’Or Table: Ranking the 30 Most Successful Players

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo unsurprisingly dominate the standings, but there is room for a defender on the podium while one player to have never won the award cracks the top 20.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 22

Ballon d'Or: Every Winner by Country

A total of 21 countries have produced players who have won the Ballon d’Or.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 7

Unhappy families: Matthäus claims Germany travel plans caused World Cup rift

Lothar Matthäus, the former Germany captain turned pundit, has blamed the World Cup exit in part on the players’ efforts to have their families in tow

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30

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Will Lionel Messi Play in Argentina’s World Cup Opener vs. Algeria?

Argentina gets its World Cup title defense underway in Group I.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 16

Germany’s Questioned Star Keeps Specter of Jurgen Klopp at Bay—For Now

Klopp’s prematch comments drew scrutiny in the German media, especially as he remains a favorite for many to be national team manager.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 14

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Chase for World Cup Record Rivaled by Mexico Legend

The 2026 World Cup could potentially see three players reach an unprecedented feat.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 13

Players Who Have Made the Most World Cup Appearances

The World Cup is the most special stage the sport has to offer and where legends of the game make their names.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 4, 2025

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Best German Soccer Players of All Time: Ranking the Top 10

Discover the best German soccer players of all time in our top 10 ranking featuring legends like Franz Beckenbauer, Miroslav Klose, Gerd Müller, Lothar Matthäus, and Manuel Neuer.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 3, 2025

Best Players for the Tea and Biscuits Evolution in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team

Command the midfield.

Operation Sports · May 29, 2025

The AfD leader’s fawning over Elon Musk should sink her party. Instead, it will boost it

Alice Weidel’s livestreamed chat with the X owner made for excruciating listening – but even talk of Hitler won’t deter her supporters, says Berlin-based journalist Thomas Vorreyer

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2025

Players who scored at three or more World Cups

A look at the players who scored in three or more editions of football's biggest tournament...

FourFourTwo · Dec 16, 2024

World Cup-winning captains

A look at the players who led their nations to World Cup glory in the men's game...

FourFourTwo · Nov 16, 2024

Sports quiz of the week: historic wins, shock defeats and main characters

Test your knowledge of football, boxing, NFL, tennis and more from the past seven days

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2024

‘Frightening’ Spain have 100% record, 25 players firing – and Lamine Yamal

Luis de la Fuente is excited by his squad’s variety and says his 16-year-old forward was ‘touched by God’s wand’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2024

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The Hindu · Feb 20, 2024

Andreas Brehme, scorer of West Germany's winning goal in the 1990 World Cup final, dies at 63

Germany's 1990 World Cup hero Andreas Brehme dies at 63, leaving behind a legacy of soccer greatness.

FourFourTwo · Feb 20, 2024

Andy Brehme, scorer of Italia 90 winner, dies aged 63

Brehme’s late penalty sealed victory for West Germany against Argentina in Rome

International Business Times · Feb 16, 2024

30 Best Soccer Players In The World: Legends Of The Pitch

From unforgettable moments on the field to impressive displays of skill, this is a peek into soccer's future and the players who are ready to make history.

The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023

Bayern Munich, stung by criticism after surprise cup defeat, hosts Galatasaray in Champions League

Bayern seeks 4th win in CL vs Galatasaray; Tuchel defends team from criticism; Dreesen backs coach; De Ligt out with knee injury. Bayern hopes to extend record-breaking win streak in CL, aiming for seventh title.

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2023

Football’s memory keeper: the man with more than 5,000 shirts

Marcelo Ordás’s obsession started after he fainted at a World Cup and now his Madrid museum is a monument to game’s history

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2023

Germany’s landmark match against Ukraine will promote peace and solidarity

The men’s team’s 1,000th international game comes on Monday against a nation that is fighting for its freedom

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 3, 2023

Close Title Race Exposing Tensions at Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich is back on top of the Bundesliga after beating main rival Borussia Dortmund but the closest title race in years is exposing uncharacteristic tensions at the Bavarian powerhouse. Bayern chief executive Oliver Kahn and former player Lothar Matthäus delivered a heated exchange Saturday before the team’s win over…

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2023

Bayern Munich back on top as Kobel clanger triggers Dortmund meltdown

Thomas Müller was instrumental as Bayern began the Thomas Tuchel era with a familiar swatting aside of supposed title rivals

Sports Illustrated · Dec 15, 2022

Correcting Past Golden Ball Mistakes at the World Cup

The tournament’s top player award hasn’t always gone to the most-deserving.

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022

A giant Maradona emerges in Argentina, days before World Cup

This year's World Cup will be the first without Diego Maradona

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2022

Matthäus returns Maradona jersey from 1986 FIFA World Cup final

The jersey Diego Maradona wore in the 1986 World Cup final is back in Argentine hands thanks to German great Lothar Matthäus

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