He would go on to win two more World Cups in 1962 and 1970, the heartbeat of what many still hail as the greatest national team of all time. Millions around the world tuned in, mesmerized by his samba ...

Other prominent players, such as Neymar, have come close to winning the Ballon d'Or, finishing third in both 2015 and 2017. Vinicius Jr. also made headlines, narrowly missing out in 2024 by just 41 ...

France Football presented Pele with seven honorary Ballon d'Ors: in 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1964 and 1970. Garrincha landed the 1962 prize while Romario was deemed the rightful winner of the ...

A Lionel Messi rookie card recently sold for $1.5 million in a private deal to become the most valuable soccer card in existence. Sold through Fanatics Collect’s new private sales network, the 2004-05 ...

Discover the significant world events, notable birthdays, and notable deaths that occurred on October 1. Check what happened ...

Almost every icon present in FC 25 returns for this year’s edition, meaning gamers can utilise the legendary skills of Pele, Diego Maradona and several more heroes of the sport. We’ve listed every ...

Gilberto Mora is one of the most exciting talents that Mexico has produced in the last few years, as the teenager will now look to live up to that hype at the World Cup.

At just 16 years old, Gilberto Mora is leading Mexico in the U-20 World Cup and is shaping up to be the key player against ...

If soccer had a soundtrack, it would be samba. The ball is a pandeiro, the feet caxixis. Each touch is an embrace, a "feast for the legs that play and the eyes that watch, much more than a big ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 15, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. The U.S. Army World Fliers during ...

Here, GOAL takes a deep dive into the top all-time goal scorers in FIFA World Cup history, their legendary status, and what made them unforgettable. Miroslav Klose holds the record for the most goals ...

A piece of control and dribbling on the part of Barcelona star Pedri has gone completely viral across social media over the ...