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......

German World Cup-winning captain and coach Beckenbauer dies at 78

IMAGE: The Germany great was one of the three men to have won the World Cup as player and coach. Photograph: Ina Fassbender/Pool via REUTERS Franz Beckenbauer, one of Germany's greatest soccer......

Man United's European dream shattered

IMAGE: Bayern Munich players celebrate after the match. Photograph: Carl Recine/Reuters Manchester United's slim chance of a Champions League last-16 spot ended with a 1-0 defeat by group winners......

PIX: Manchester United, Bayern win; Barcelona held

Images from the football matches played on Tuesday.Man Utd start League Cup defence with easy win IMAGE: Casemiro celebrates scoring Manchester United's second goal against Crystal Palace at Old......

PIX: France thrash Netherlands; Belgium beat Sweden

IMAGE: Kylian Mbappe scores France's third goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round group B match against the Netherlands at Stade de France in Paris, on Friday. Photograph: Justin......