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At 41, Zlatan Ibrahimovic Is Retiring From Professional Soccer

A singular career full of physics-defying moments

Karim Benzema's Real Madrid Exit Could Shake Up Global Soccer

It's going to be a busy summer transfer window

Four Soccer Narratives to Keep An Eye On This Weekend

Including championships, relegation and European competitions

This Year's Women's World Cup Expected to Set One Big Record

More proof that the future is female in sports

Diego Maradona's Medical Team to Stand Trial for "Simple Homicide"

The eight medical professionals face up to a quarter century of prison time

How the MLS Is Making the Game Friendlier for Muslim Players

It's the first major North American pro sports league to do so, aligning with a broad soccer spirit of inclusion

The Lionel Messi Destination Saga Continues

Where in the world will international football's greatest son end up playing next year?

Five Under-Appreciated NYC Athletes Worth the Price of Admission

The Big Apple is never short on sports stars, but with its pro teams all doing well the city also has its share of outstanding role players that natives or visitors need to see

The World Cup Just Expanded for Its North American Tour

More countries and more games brings that much more excitement to the globe's biggest sporting event — and in three years it's coming here

American Soccer Is Getting Richer. Will It Finally Compete With Football?

Adidas will sponsor MLS through 2030 and pay around $830 million for the privilege

Nashville SC Announce Johnny Cash-Themed Kit

It's one of a few distinctive MLS jerseys this season

The Shocking Rise and Sudden Fall of the Super League

Director Jeff Zimbalist’s docuseries “Super League: The War for Football” is out on Apple TV+

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Saudi Soccer Contract Pays Neymar $500K Per Social Media Post

Neymar has moved to Saudi club Al Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain

How Big a Deal is Neymar's Reported Move to Saudi Arabia?

Yet another high-profile player is heading out of Europe

Tom Brady Visited His Soccer Team in Birmingham This Weekend

It was a good day to be a Birmingham City supporter

The USWNT’s Draw Versus Portugal Will Cost Fox Dearly

The team's group-stage finish relegates the US women to not-so-great match times

Could One Player Ever Justify a $1 Billion Salary?

Saudi Arabia is reportedly willing to shell out $1.1 billion for a year of Kylian Mbappé's services 

At MLS All-Star Week, Messi’s Arrival Scores Plenty of Optimism 

Messi will make his debut for Inter Miami CF on Friday in a Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul

Ronaldo Insults MLS With Messi Set to Make Inter Miami CF Debut

The Portugal star now plays in the Saudi Pro League for Al-Nassr FC

The Super League Is About to Get One Team Smaller

Also, yes, there is still (nominally) a Super League

FIFA Announces Armband Guidelines for Women's World Cup

It's a less contentious decision than last year's guidelines

David Beckham Teams With Maserati For Two New Vehicle Configurations

Both configurations are informed by the automaker's history

Lionel Messi’s MLS Miami Move Is a Massive Score for Adidas

An analyst says the German sportswear company could see its shares rise 30%

Fabulously Wealthy Soccer Team Wins Everything

Manchester City just won the Champions League. What now?

A Brief History of Dubious Soccer Songs

The tradition goes back much further than “Haaland (Ha Ha Ha)"