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Image of soccer player (Lionel Messi) celebrating on players' shoulders with a golden trophy

FIFA’s Plan for Affordable World Cup Tickets Fails to Calm Fans

FIFA introduces limited $60 tickets for the 2026 World Cup, but supporters say soaring prices still shut out most fans.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Soccer player running across field in blue and red striped jersey

Messi’s First Barcelona Contract Is Hitting the Auction Block

The historic agreement—penned on a napkin—is expected to fetch upwards of $380,000.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Middle-aged white man speaks on stage dressed in black t-shirt.

Alexis Ohanian Wants Sports Collectibles to Stop ‘Ignoring Half the World’

Ohanian has previously emphasized the growing importance of female athletes in the sports memorabilia market.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

Prince William Condemns Racist Abuse of England’s Soccer Players After Euro 2020 Loss

By Morgan Halberg
david and victoria beckham cotswolds home

David and Victoria Beckham Want an Underground Escape Tunnel at Their Cotswolds Home

By Morgan Halberg
Megan Rapinoe of the USA lifts the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy on July 7, 2019 in Lyon, France.

Will the Women’s World Cup Win Also Be a Win for Equal Pay?

By Harmon Leon
Soccer star Megan Rapinoe.

A Look at Megan Rapinoe & Other Athletes Who Said ‘I’m Not Going to the F*****G White House’

By Harmon Leon
David Beckham and Victoria Beckham

David and Victoria Beckham Sold Their Beverly Hills Home for a Spicy $33 Million

By Morgan Halberg
A Russia fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group A match between Russia and Egypt at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 19, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

FIFA Cracks Down on ‘Hot Female Fan’ Shots During World Cup

By Jessica Sulima

Miami’s Perez Museum Caters to World Cup Fans With a Show of Soccer-Inspired Art

By Margaret Carrigan
Koché Pre-Fall.

French Brand Koché Staged a Guerrilla Fashion Show at The Strand

By Dena Silver
Masoud Shojaei, one of the players Iran banned.

International Humiliation Is in Store for Iran After Banning Two Soccer Players

By Micah Halpern
It's not easy being the most famous athlete in the world.

Even Cristiano Ronaldo Has a Hard Time Finding Jeans That Fit

By Dena Silver
Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo stands beside a bust presented during a ceremony to rename Madeira's airport in Funchal as "Cristiano Ronaldo", on Madeira island, on March 29, 2017. Airport of Madeira, the birthplace of Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, was renamed today in honor of the quadruple Ballon d'or and captain of the Portuguese team sacred European champion last summer.

Come on, That Cristiano Ronaldo Sculpture Isn’t That Bad

By Alanna Martinez
A group of boys playing soccer in the street in Salford, Lancashire.

An Apology to the Other Parents

By Annmarie Kelly-Harbaugh
A detailed shot of shorts worn by goalkeeper Hope Solo #1 of United States are seen before the game against Sweden during the Women's Football Quarterfinal match at Mane Garrincha Stadium on Day 7 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 12, 2016 in Brasilia, Brazil.

‘Sore Sport’ Solo Has a Point

By Robert Blecker
Image via SportingKC.com

Kansas City MLS Team Sporting KC Has Set the Bar for American Soccer

By Matt Baldwin
TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 17: Johnny Depp attends the 'Lone Ranger' Japan Premiere at Roppongi Hills on July 17, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan.The film will open on August 2 in Japan.

Johnny Depp Sells His Basquiats, Governors Island Makes Graffiti Legal for Summer

By Alanna Martinez
England's Paul Smith's 1960s inspired rainbow peace design.

Soccer and Fashion Team Up for Yoox’s Euro Cup Collection

By Lindsay Schneider
Men and women wearing traditional Qatari clothing visit the waterfront along the Persian Gulf across from new, budding financial district skyscrapers on October 24, 2011 in Doha, Qatar. Qatar will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup football competition and is slated to tackle a variety of infrastructure projects, including the construction of new stadiums.

Unholy Alliance: How the 2022 World Cup Brought the Clintons and Qatar Together

By Michael Sainato
Leicester City star Christian Fuchs didn't use any form of LLC to purchase his Harlem townhouse.

Leicester City Defender Christian Fuchs Scores a $2.65M Townhouse

By Morgan Halberg
Kyle Davis #3 of the Dayton Flyers goes to the basket against Chandler Hutchison #15 of the Boise State Broncos during the first round of the 2015 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on March 18, 2015 in Dayton, Ohio.

How Playing Sports, Even Poorly, Can Make You More Successful in Business

By Judy Mandell
Jose Mourinho manager of Chelsea looks thoughtful during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Chelsea at KC Stadium on March 22, 2015 in Hull, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

This Superstar Soccer Manager Has a Higher-Stakes Job—and Way Less Stress—Than You

By Eric M. Ruiz
Confetti is loosed on City Hall. (Photo: Ross Barkan/New York Observer)

Mayor Says U.S. Women’s Soccer Players Showed the ‘Power of Women’

By Ross Barkan
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