For one month in 1990, Schillaci was the most beloved player in Italy, and one of the most famous players in the world.
Author: RORY SMITH
Twitter Changed Soccer. There’s a Risk X Will Do It Again.
The world’s most popular pastime has been irrevocably shaped by its exposure to social media. That evolution can still go awry.
Premier League Preview: Here We Go Again
The European soccer season is back. Here are the top story lines to watch this season.
Should Soccer Make Space for Other Sports?
The saturation of soccer can be suffocating for the rest of the athletic landscape.
Marcell Jacobs, Olympic 100-Meter Champion, Looks to Prove the Doubters Wrong
When the Italian sprinter came from nowhere to win 100-meter gold in Tokyo, whispers spread about his sudden rise. In Paris, he hopes to silence them for good.
The Olympics’ No. 1 Fan
Is anyone as excited by the Paris Games as Antoine Griezmann? It doesn’t seem possible.
When the Game Does Not End at the Final Whistle
Most soccer fans long ago internalized the idea that truth is a slippery concept.
A Post-Euros, Post-Copa Mailbag
Euro 2024 memories, Copa América issues and the enduring allure of a winning goal.
A Post-Euros, Post-Copa Mailbag
Euro 2024 memories, Copa América issues and the enduring allure of a winning goal.
Gareth Southgate Resigns as England Coach
Southgate’s eight years in charge made him the most successful England manager in decades. In stepping down two days after losing the Euro 2024 final, he got the last word.