The Latest Breaking News from Soccer

When Will Cristiano Ronaldo Retire From Soccer?

Ronaldo has made a telling admission about his future after the most decisive moment of his Al Nassr career thus far.

Sports Illustrated · May 1

Gianni Infantino affirms at the FIFA Congress that Iran will participate in the World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino opened his address at the FIFA Congress by affirming that Iran will participate in the World Cup and that the team will play in the United States despite the conflict between the two nations

The Independent UK · Apr 30

As Youth Sports Boom Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Coaches Face an Unexpected Challenge: Picking the Right Team Name

With participation projected to surge by tens of millions in the coming year, a small but telling industry has emerged around the simple act of naming a sports team.

inkl · Apr 30

The Winners, Losers From Jose Mourinho’s Potential Real Madrid Return

Some of the biggest names in soccer could be in for a major wake-up call if the Portuguese boss returns to the Bernabéu.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 29

16-year-old Mathis Albert just broke a Bundesliga record. Beware the US soccer hype machine

American soccer will have truly progressed when cases like the Dortmund teenager’s are common enough to be unremarkable

The Guardian - US · Apr 29

FIFA could make billions from the World Cup. Texas host cities will get little in return.

Almost all of the costs for organizing the tournament fall on the cities, whose ability to collect revenue is limited. In Texas, that could leave taxpayers on the hook.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 29

Full Breakdown of Improved 2026 World Cup Prize Money

The top decision makers in world soccer are on Canada’s west coast for several meetings this week.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 29

Pep Guardiola Shocked Everyone With Match He Watched Instead of Champions League Semifinal

The soccer-obsessed Man City manager ignored the supreme spectacle that unfolded in Paris.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 28

Should Russia’s Expulsion From Global Soccer Be Revoked? FIFA Debates

The fate of the Russian Football Union may be decided this week.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 28

Apple TV sets August release date for Ted Lasso season 4 — and the returning soccer comedy show's first trailer is like a warm hug on a cold, wet, and windy night in Stoke

Ted Lasso season 4's official release date and first trailer have been unveiled by Apple.

TechRadar · Apr 28