FIFA’s Gianni Infantino fixed US World Cup star Folarin Balogun’s red card after Trump call
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino broke the global soccer body’s own rules and fixed the scrapping of US star…
Middlesbrough and the meaning of football in troubled times
Five o’clock Saturday, the Riverside Stadium and Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg is fist-pumping a half-bewildered but fully…
Folarin Balogun and the extraordinary chain of events that led to his transfer collapsing
When Folarin Balogun landed in a private jet at Liverpool John Lennon Airport on Tuesday lunchtime, it appeared…
Folarin Balogun’s move to Everton off after USMNT striker decides against move
Everton’s move for Folarin Balogun is off after the United States international decided against the move. The Premier…
Everton in talks with Monaco over move for USMNT striker Folarin Balogun
Everton are in preliminary talks with Monaco over United States men’s national team striker Folarin Balogun. The Athletic…
Inside the week that shook Gianni Infantino, FIFA and the football world
The grand announcement was supposed to come on the eve of the World Cup final at the Waldorf…
Are FIFA and UEFA in a forever war?
Editor’s note: This is an updated version of an article that first appeared on The Athletic in May…
European nations agree to boycott World Cups over FIFA’s private investment plans
European nations have agreed to boycott the World Cup over FIFA’s plans to sell stakes in the tournament…
Mauricio Pochettino, U.S. Soccer ‘close’ on deal to renew USMNT coach: Sources
A deal between U.S. Soccer and Mauricio Pochettino for the Argentine to continue as U.S. men’s national team…
Spain’s Rodri wins World Cup Golden Ball as Pau Cubarsi, Unai Simon also collect awards
Spain’s players dominated the 2026 World Cup awards, winning three individual accolades after their 1-0 win over Argentina…
Trump praises Infantino for ‘great decision’ over Balogun World Cup controversy
The United States president Donald Trump praised Gianni Infantino for “another great decision” by enabling Folarin Balogun to…
World Cup top scorer: How will Messi, Mbappe, Kane Golden Boot race be decided?
“Sometimes in football, you have to score goals.” There are only four games remaining in the 2026 World…