Football

Today’s Big Question Soccer became massively popular in the last month. Is it here to stay?

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 22 July 26

In Depth Stars continue to break records even as they enter the twilight of their careers

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Last updated 20 July 26

Speed Read Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute of the otherwise scoreless game

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 20 July 26

Talking Point Technology ‘great idea on paper’ but officials call for more common-sense approach as ‘the perfect has become the enemy of the good’

By The Week UK Published 14 July 26

Talking Point Football governing body suspended US striker’s one-match ban after phone call from Donald Trump, only for host team to crash out of World Cup

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 8 July 26

Today's Big Question Visitors celebrate US hospitality and free soda refills

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 25 June 26

In the Spotlight Colombia and Haiti are among the countries that have courted scandal

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 23 June 26

Talking Point Broadcaster’s ‘relegation’ of expert tactician to ‘kitchen-esque’ set has been branded ‘unwitting sexism’

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 19 June 26

Talking Point The largest, and perhaps ‘most politicised’ tournament of its kind has begun, but it has received mixed reactions

By The Week UK Published 13 June 26

In the Spotlight Adult entertainment mogul and football club owner has denied allegations of ‘predatory behaviour’ made by a number of women

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 10 June 26

Talking Point Manchester City’s manager ‘has changed the face of football at every level in England’ – but his success comes with caveats

By The Week UK Published 20 May 26

In the Spotlight ‘Spygate’, in which Middlesbrough claim a Southampton analyst observed their training, evokes previous scandals by Leeds United and Canada women

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 14 May 26