Ultimately, it’s his decision, and I understand why. We didn’t perform to our expectations, and some of the over-the-top reaction back home hasn’t helped, but the choice rests with Steve. We should be proud of the journey that brought us here and incredibly proud of our supporters. Tens of thousands have travelled and lit up...

Our earliest — and arguably most daring — kit, a yellow-and-green standout, perfectly captured its era. Beyond the oversized collar and deep V-neck, its defining touch was placing both the country’s name and the Leopards’ nickname and crest across the chest. Congolese designer Alvin Junior Mak, who recently went viral for the current squad’s leopard-print...

Expanding the World Cup to 48 teams created an obvious headache: it’s an awkward number for a neatly balanced tournament. With 32 teams, everything was straightforward—eight groups of four, the top two advancing to the last 16, then quarters, semis, and the final. Adding 16 more nations forced Fifa to find a new path to...

Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps says she is unsure whether she is ready to be back under the spotlight after signing for the London City Lionesses. After two seasons with Paris St-Germain, the 33-year-old has returned to the Women’s Super League—and to the intense attention around the English game that she referenced in a BBC...

Even with all these wins, it’s striking how few goals Scotland’s opponents usually score. Yet with Diaz, Saibari and the left-sided midfielder Bilal El Khannouss, Morocco possess highly dynamic attackers. And in Achraf Hakimi, they have arguably the top right-back in the game. Hakimi is their heartbeat. Born in Spain to a father who worked...

Designing new football boots can start up to two years before launch, and during that time brands often lean on trend forecasters like WGSN to predict which colors, themes, and styles will be popular when the boots arrive in stores. There are also specific reasons pink has surged in football. Modern players are far more...

England forward Aggie Beever-Jones is set to remain with Chelsea this summer. The 22-year-old’s contract was due to expire, but with a one-year option available, she is understood to have agreed fresh terms committing her future to the club. A graduate of Chelsea’s academy, Beever-Jones has established herself as a regular Women’s Super League goalscorer...

His journey is steeped in Dutch influence. Jacco Bos grew up a Feyenoord supporter before moving to Australia after a 1997 backpacking trip, where he met Jordan’s mother, Sandra. A childhood photo of Jordan in Feyenoord’s iconic red-and-white shirt has become a favourite among fans. Years later, he is fulfilling the dream his father once...

Lionel Messi’s father is dealing with a health issue, the family announced in a statement on Thursday. “At this time, he is under medical supervision, recovering and progressing favourably within the condition he is experiencing,” the statement said. Messi was in tears after scoring his first goal in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria in their...