Real Madrid president Florentino Perez teased that he’ll launch a $175 million bid for an unnamed player on Tuesday after ...

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A water polo player who relocated to Spain after allegedly being the victim of racism and repeated sexual assault at his ...

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique ...

The Barcelona star remains Spain’s biggest absentee ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Can he return in time, or will La Roja ...

It was a frustrating night for two World Cup heavyweights as eight qualified nations begun their final preparations before ...

On Thursday, Yamal doesn't start for Spain, but it's not anything to be worried about. The Spanish side appears to be just ...

This June, four high schools across the U.S. will transform into training grounds for top World Cup contenders. Here’s how ...

Lionel Messi is one of the world’s best soccer players and plays for Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read about his ...

There was great expectation that Brazil could, at the very least, repeat the spectacle of 1982, when it delivered great ...

Get to know the partners of the 2026 World Cup stars, including Lionel Messi's wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, and Cristiano Ronaldo ...