PORTAGE, MI — Give Nora Leavitt an inch, and she’ll make you pay. The Byron Center junior needed just 46 seconds after ...

As part of our buildup to the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, we are publishing excerpted chapters from The Soccer 100, The Athletic’s definitive book on the 100 ...

The World Cup is one week away, meaning the biggest event in the world is upon us. Here are our top story lines, from U.S.

Luka Modric, the "puppet master," steered Croatia to a World Cup final and ended the Messi-Ronaldo Ballon d'Or dominance. Can ...

It is the attacking stars who will most likely grab the headlines at the 2026 World Cup, but behind every Lionel Messi goal, there is an Emi Martínez between the sticks who is just as vital to success ...

If matches get tight for France at the World Cup and a defense is particularly hard for the star-studded attack to breach, ...

ROSARIO, Argentina (AP) — The breeze off the Paraná River brings a chill to the afternoon in Rosario. As the kids warm up, the clatter of their tiny cleats intensifies until the referee signals for ...

Ranking the best footballers of all time is no easy task. The game has evolved so much over its history that comparing a ...

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Lionel Messi’s football journey began at age ...

This video covers various football tutorials, focusing on essential skills and techniques for players looking to improve ...

Inter Miami will have plenty of worries when it comes to Lionel Messi’s abrupt second half exit.

Defending World Cup champion Argentina is bringing Lionel Messi, massive expectations and one of the biggest brands in sports ...