Footballers are being pushed to breaking point by congested schedules and rising heat, according to a new FIFPRO report on the 2024–25 season. The global players’ union highlighted the 32-team Club World Cup in the U.S. as a major strain, with stars like Achraf Hakimi enduring seasons that stretched nearly…
After days of speculation, it is now official: Electronic Arts (EA) has been acquired in a $55 bn deal by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), along with Silver Lake and Affinity Partners. Founded in 1982, EA is one of the gaming industry’s largest publishers, known…
FIFA has revealed the official mascots for the 2026 World Cup, the first men’s tournament to be hosted across three nations. The trio of character, Maple the moose for Canada, Zayu the jaguar for Mexico and Clutch the bald eagle for the United States, were announced on Thursday. FIFA said…
Former MLS midfielder Mateusz Klich has delivered sharp criticism of Inter Miami, calling his experience at the club «a disaster» and claiming Lionel Messi’s family exerts total control. Speaking on Polish show Foot Truck, the Cracovia player said, «I do not recommend Miami as long as Messi is there. People…
Dominick Reyes is set on re-entering the light heavyweight title picture after enduring a difficult spell that saw him lose four consecutive bouts, including a razor-thin defeat in a championship fight several years ago. Recently, the American has staged a comeback with knockout victories over top contenders, bringing his record…
Independent United Nations experts have called on UEFA and FIFA to suspend Israel from all international football competitions, citing alleged human rights violations in Gaza. In a joint statement, three UN special rapporteurs and members of the Working Group on Business and Human Rights argued that excluding Israel would be…
Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal, 18, continues to dominate headlines not only for his dazzling performances on the pitch but also for his relationship with Argentine rapper Nicki Nicole, 25. The couple went public earlier this year, drawing attention for their seven-year age gap. With the Ballon d’Or ceremony set for…
Ousmane Dembélé capped Paris Saint-Germain’s quadruple-winning season by lifting the 2025 Ballon d’Or at the Théâtre du Châtelet, while Barcelona and Spain star Aitana Bonmatí won the women’s award for a third straight year. Presented the men’s prize by Ronaldinho, an emotional Dembélé thanked his family, PSG and coach Luis…
Throughout the 2010s, the Ballon d’Or was defined by the rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who won the award nine times between them. The closest challenger during that period was Franck Ribery, who finished third in 2013 despite leading Bayern Munich to a historic treble. That year, Ronaldo…
