Martina Alcheva

Not everyone believes the outcome of the 2022 World Cup was entirely fair. A former French international has now made a shocking claim, suggesting that Argentina’s victory was preordained by FIFA. According to him, the 2022 World Cup was ‘given to Messi’, and even some French fans were rooting for him to lift the trophy.

Colombia’s James Rodriguez has reignited controversy months after the 2024 Copa America final, alleging that referee Raphael Claus unfairly favored Lionel Messi’s Argentina in their dramatic title clash.

Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez has added his voice to the long-standing debate about Neymar’s legacy. The former Real Madrid star believes the Brazilian would have won multiple Ballon d’Or titles if not for the dominance of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

American soccer has defied the global promotion and relegation system for decades. Closed-league models, prevalent in MLS and other North American sports leagues, restrict team development beyond costly expansion fees. But now, history has been made.

A new debate is emerging at Real Madrid, one that could reshape the dynamics of their attack. Is Kylian Mbappe now the team’s true leader? Has he overtaken Vinicius Jr. in importance, and does he actually perform better when the Brazilian is not on the pitch?

Brazil is once again set to take the field without Neymar, a scenario that has become all too familiar in recent months. But, how much does the Seleção really depend on the Santos ace? And more importantly, when will he finally make his long-awaited return to the national team?

The 2024 edition of the Ballon d’Or award proved to be particularly divisive, as Manchester City’s Rodri was crowned the winner over Real Madrid’s Vinicius. The decision left many stunned, including Kylian Mbappe, who has now publicly questioned the selection criteria.

Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are, as always, in the conversation for this years ballon d’Or award. Mohamed Salah, after a sensational start to the campaign, has seen his chances take a hit. But a new name from Barcelona has unexpectedly surged to the front of the pack—and it’s not Lamine Yamal.

How does the Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe himself feel about potentially facing his former club, PSG in the Champions League? His response was direct and left little room for speculation.

Kylian Mbappe's departure from Paris Saint-Germain marked the end of an era, but has it also ushered in a better version of the club?

Among the most notorious figures in this regard is Sergio Ramos, who has solidified his position as one of the most sent-off players in history. However, what might surprise many is that three former Barcelona players also feature in the top ten of this infamous list.

Milan have found consistency in just a few key figures this season, with Christian Pulisic being one of them. Now with his resurgence at San Siro, the American’s price tag has reportedly tripled since his arrival at the club.

Sergio Ramos received his first red card in Liga MX during Monterrey's 3-1 victory over Pumas, casting a shadow over an otherwise successful night for his team. He is now at risk of facing a potentially lengthy suspension, an outcome that could affect Monterrey’s campaign.

Milan mounted another comeback in Serie A, with Christian Pulisic playing a decisive role yet again. Beyond the immediate importance of the result, his goal carried an even greater significance. With that strike, he reached a career milestone and matched an achievement once set by none other than Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Could Lamine Yamal’s actions be a sign that Marcus Rashford’s dream of playing for Barcelona is still alive? Could Aston Villa lose him before they even get the chance to make his deal permanent?