“That whole moment was sportswashing distilled,” he says, having been chief football writer at the Independent since 2017.

This article contains a ranking of the best footballers to play at right-back, featuring the likes of Cafu and Philipp Lahm.

Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, David Beckham and Wayne Rooney all feature as the controversial top 25 is revealed.

Messi's footprints would join those of Pele, Garrincha ... losing the FIFA World Cup final 1-0 to Germany—the first of three ...

"I saw a quote from Pele when I arrived. He said Wembley is the heart, capital and cathedral of football, and that is ...

Santos secured its return to the top tier of Brazilian soccer next year when it hopes star striker Neymar will be back at the ...

Every Monday, FIFA spotlights a World Cup record. This looks at Brazil right-back Cafu becoming the only man to play in three finals.

I'm at a loss for words." Late Brazilian great Pele helped Santos become one of the most famous clubs in world football, with ...

The winter World Cup that was Qatar 2022 means less time to prep for 2026 in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, so don’t be surprised to see CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying back on your screens this ...

In a landmark gesture that transcends national rivalries, Brazil will honor Argentina’s Lionel Messi at Rio de Janeiro’s ...

The 2026 World Cup is coming to North America with an expanded field, as the United States, Canada, and Mexico will host and participate in the 23rd edition of the most celebrated tournament in the ...

At the prestigious Ballon d’Or ceremony held in Paris on October 28, Barcelona’s rising star, Lamine Yamal, celebrated a ...