Why Vinicius Jr. Deserved Ballon d'Or

IMAGE: Vinicius Junior reacts after missing a chance against FC Barcelona in the LaLiga. Photograph: Susana Vera/Reuters   For months, the 2024 Ballon d'Or seemed to have a clear......

Messi shortlisted for FIFA Best Men's Player award

IMAGE: Lionel Messi led Argentina to the FIFA World Cup title in Qatar on December 18, 2022. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Argentina featured heavily in shortlists for FIFA's Best awards......

Football Focus: Super Cup loss hurts, says Lionel Messi

IMAGE: FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez look dejected after their Super Cup match loss at King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah on Friday. Photograph: Waleed Ali/Reuters After falling short......

Soccer PICS: Atletico go fourth with win at Betis

Images from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday IMAGE: Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez in action with Real Betis' Aissa Mandi during their La Liga match at Estadio Benito Villamarin......

Soccer Extras: Italian Serie A criticised for anti-racism artwork

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field. Serie A criticised for anti-racism artwork featuring apes IMAGE: General view of a Serie A badge inside the stadium. Photograph:......