Lionel Messi Retires From International Soccer: Legend ‘Hurt’ As He Ends Argentina Career There may never be another international career quite like Lionel Messi’s. Sports Illustrated · Aug 31
Lionel Messi Hints at Uncertain Future in Emotional Retirement From International Soccer The world’s greatest player has taken his final bow on the global stage. Sports Illustrated · Aug 31
MLS Power Rankings: Lionel Messi Brings Back Miami Magic and More From Matchday 23 Major League Soccer bid farewell to August with a wild 15-game slate. Sports Illustrated · Aug 31
Why Real Madrid vs. Malaga Is Europe’s Most ‘Unfair’ Fixture Los Blancos next La Liga match highlights soccer’s disparity issue. Sports Illustrated · Aug 30
Women’s professional soccer has a champagne problem: A packed calendar around the World Cup that will test the sustainability of its mega growth “That schedule was intentionally designed to position the NWSL at the center of one of the biggest years in the history of women's soccer,” Commissioner Jessica Berman said. Fortune · Aug 30
Three Takeaways As Lionel Messi Tears Up the History Books for Inter Miami The Argentine superstar now leads the MLS Golden Boot race with 18 goals. Sports Illustrated · Aug 30
How the Summer Transfer Window Exposed Divide Between Mexico and European Soccer Mexican representation in world soccer’s most competitive leagues is scarce. Sports Illustrated · Aug 29
Teenage Wonderkid Signs New MLS Deal—and It’s the Best Decision for His USMNT Future 18-year-old Julian Hall inked a new deal with New York Red Bulls on Thursday and made history in the process. Sports Illustrated · Aug 29
Jose Mourinho Rails Against PSG, Spain Stars to Name His 2026 Ballon d’Or Pick Real Madrid’s manager is fighting a difficult battle against the long-running history of the prize given to world soccer’s best player. Sports Illustrated · Aug 29
What to know about the backlash against FIFA President Gianni Infantino Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, is facing backlash from European soccer leaders over a failed World Cup investment plan The Independent UK · Aug 28
Lithuanian Soccer Team Finds Brilliant Way To Promote Women’s Sports By Inviting Jason Sudeikis To Coach Them "I am proud to be a Lithuanian today." Bored Panda · Aug 28
Esther González, Saudi Arabia and the questions around an unexpected transfer saga The striker’s surprise signing for Al Qadsiah after leaving Gotham sparked questions of professionalism and raised concerns of LGBTQ+ fans The Guardian - US · Aug 28
This week’s soccer questions: can anyone keep pace with Arsenal and are Manchester United doomed? We look at the start of Arsenal’s Premier League title defense, Carrick’s mounting problems in Manchester and US teen star Cavan Sullivan living up to the hype The Guardian - US · Aug 28
U.S. Host City Reveals Total Amount Spent at World Cup—And It’s Staggering The 2026 FIFA World Cup was by far the most expensive edition to date. Sports Illustrated · Aug 27
The Guardian - US · Aug 27 Is NBC’s Premier League coverage in the US too English? One wonders when, if ever, a US broadcast can win the same plaudits presenting the English league with a more American voice
The Independent UK · Aug 27 UEFA prepares criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA's Infantino over World Cup sell-off UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Swiss courts for possible financial mismanagement over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors
The Independent UK · Aug 27 Nigeria soccer federation president resigns after teams fail to reach major tournaments Ibrahim Gusau has resigned as president of the Nigeria Football Federation after mounting pressure that followed the country’s failure to qualify for major tournaments
France 24 · Aug 27 UEFA to lift FIFA boycott threat ahead of Champions League draw European soccer body UEFA is set to formally withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances Gianni Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off plan will not be revived. UEFA’s member federations are meeting Thursday in Monaco ahead of the Champions League draw, where they are expected to end the…
Reason · Aug 26 High School's Ordering Parents to Remove Pink "XX" Protest Wristbands at Girls' Soccer Game Likely Violated First Amendment "The characteristics of the school as a place of learning reinforce that administrators cannot favor one side of a debate involving parental speech on an issue of prominent public concern, and which, in those parents' views, concerned the safety of their children."
Latin Times · Aug 26 ICE Keeps Venezuelan Soccer Pro Detained as Third Bond Bid Fails Homero Calderón, a Venezuelan pro soccer player, has spent over six months in ICE custody in Georgia after a judge denied his bond for a third time.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 25 PFA Awards 2026: Full List of Award Winners The Professional Footballers’ Association Awards celebrate the best men’s and women’s soccer players in England.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 25 Amid Condemnation of Gianni Infantino, One Legend Explains Support—And It Kind of Makes Sense Was FIFA president Gianni Infantino actually doing right by some nations?
Sports Illustrated · Aug 25 USWNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Mal Swanson Showing Flashes of Her Best The World Cup winner and Olympic gold medalist had her best game of 2026 as the Chicago Stars snapped a seven-match winless streak.
The Conversation · Aug 25 Aussie players are smashing transfer records. Does this benefit or harm Australian soccer? Last weekend, Lucas Herrington made his debut for Hull City in the English Premier League (EPL) after breaking the transfer record paid for an Australian soccer player.
The Guardian - US · Aug 24 ‘There’s a baby on the field’: Toddler invades pitch during Minnesota’s MLS win over San Jose A toddler interrupted a Major League Soccer match between Minnesota United and San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday