Cavan Sullivan Is Just a Normal Teenager—That No One Can Stop Talking About The Philadelphia Union’s 16-year-old wonderkid sat down with Sports Illustrated to detail his life under the spotlight. Sports Illustrated · Sep 5
Serbian club punished by Uefa over fan chants in honour of war criminal Ratko Mladic Ratko Mladic died last week at the age of 84 while serving a life sentence for genocide The Independent UK · Sep 5
USL and players ratify new CBA, raising salaries and introducing 12-month deals The new pact will grow the base pay in the Championship from $31,000 to $42,000 and include terms for the soon-to-launch first-division USL Premier The Guardian - US · Sep 4
The Messi economy: Life after Argentina is still big money for the 'Little Magician' Lionel Messi's brand value grows as his football career nears its end. His global recognition and consistent excellence attract major international brands. His move to Inter Miami significantly boosted Major League Soccer's commercial appeal. Messi's established narrative provides brands with a ready-made story to share. His cultural memory ensures his… The Economic Times · Sep 4
Josh Kushner says Thrive would have stayed away from FIFA's $4.2 billion World Cup deal if it had known what was coming The billionaire investor says Thrive misread the politics of global soccer after a $4.2 billion FIFA deal triggered fierce backlash. Fortune · Sep 4
To Hull and back: Socceroo thriving after Cup heartache Lucas Herrington has put his World Cup shootout miss firmly behind him and is blazing a trail for Australians in the English Premier League. AAP · Sep 4
FIFA accuses European body UEFA of 'smear campaign' in filing related to World Cup sell-off plan FIFA has accused European soccer body UEFA of a “smear campaign” in a court filing The Independent UK · Sep 3
FIFA Condemns UEFA’s ‘Smear Campaign’ in Dramatic Escalation of World Cup War The two governing bodies have taken their conflict to the court room. Sports Illustrated · Sep 3
Lionel Messi’s FIFA/EA FC Rating History In EA FC 27, Lionel Messi has climbed back among the game’s elite after a notable ratings drop in the previous edition. Sports Illustrated · Sep 3
Woman Dancing At US Open Becomes Viral Sensation Only To Stun Viewers When They Learn Who Her Dad Is One netizen reacted, “Couldn't recognize the connection for a sec she got her mom's genes for sure.” Bored Panda · Sep 3
Barcelona’s Best Starting XI After Transfer Window Closes Barcelona returned to their old ways and weren’t afraid to spend lavishly during the 2026 summer window. Sports Illustrated · Sep 2
Why FIFA Won’t Allow Argentina to Retire Lionel Messi’s No. 10 Shirt The iconic Albiceleste No. 10 is vacant following Messi’s decision to quit international soccer. Sports Illustrated · Sep 2
A Huge September for Latino TV: Stream in Hulu with Premios Juventud, Fútbol and New Telenovelas September is bringing a packed calendar of Latin music, Spanish-language television and international soccer to Hulu + Live TV Español, with Premios Juventud 2026, the Univision broadcast premiere of Tierra de Amor y Coraje and several of Liga MX's fiercest rivalries anchoring the month. Latin Times · Sep 2
‘Look Back’—David Beckham Delivers Heartfelt Message to Lionel Messi Amid Retirement Messi may be hanging up his Argentina jersey for good, but his relationship with Beckham is just beginning. Sports Illustrated · Sep 1
Sports Illustrated · Sep 1 Lionel Messi’s Full Argentina Record, Every Trophy Won The greatest player of all time has officially retired from international soccer.
The Guardian - US · Sep 1 MLS reportedly will return all 27 US-based teams to the US Open Cup MLS had limited its teams participation in the US’s oldest soccer competition since the 2024 edition
Fortune · Sep 1 A crypto fantasy platform has left the Premier League tangled in a $13.5 million U.K. criminal probe Authorities are investigating a payment deposited into one of the league’s bank accounts.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 1 Before Becoming a WNBA Star, Olivia Miles Owned the Soccer Field. Just How Good Was She? It turns out Miles was a “spectacle” during her high school soccer playing days, too.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 1 USWNT Stock Up, Stock Down: How Long Until Emma Hayes Calls Up Trinity Byars? There were ups and downs for up-and-coming American strikers, while Ashley Sanchez's historic year continued.
Latin Times · Sep 1 Messi Comes Out as the Ultimate Potterhead: Fans Discover His International Soccer Goodbye Letter Was Written With a Harry Potter Pen Lionel Messi needed three handwritten pages to say goodbye to Argentina's national team. But amid the emotional reflections, crossed-out words, and memories spanning more than two decades, fans found one small detail that added an unexpected touch of magic to the moment.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 1 Why USMNT Hopefuls Are Flocking to English Championship in Summer Transfer Window There are set to be 13 Americans in the EFL Championship when the Summer transfer window slams shut.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 1 Lionel Messi’s 10 Most Iconic Moments With Argentina—Ranked Lionel Messi has dropped the curtain on his career with Argentina, leaving behind a collection of everlasting memories.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 31 ‘Immortal’—Soccer World Reacts to Lionel Messi’s Emotional Argentina Retirement Teammates from past and present as well as Messi’s family members have come up with tear-jerking responses to his seismic decision.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 31 After Argentina Farewell, When Will Lionel Messi Retire From Inter Miami? The soccer legend is still at peak form for the South Florida side.
The Economic Times · Aug 31 Lionel Messi retires from international football: A look at his 21 years with Argentina Lionel Messi has retired from international soccer after 21 years with Argentina. He won the World Cup once in 2022 and reached finals in 2014 and 2026. Messi played in six World Cups, scoring 21 goals across those tournaments. He scored 125 international goals in 207 appearances for his country.…