As the expanded 2025 Club World Cup comes to a close, The Sporting News examines the key takeaways for FIFA and local organisers ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America.

Kevin de Bruyne says it is “an honour” to be allowed to train for Napoli wearing Diego Maradona’s iconic No 10 but insists it ...

Italy legend Roberto Baggio admits he ‘wanted to die’ after missing a decisive penalty kick in the 1994 World Cup Final against Brazil: ‘If I had had a knife, I would have stabbed ...

(Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images) Getty Images If soccer were categorized into decades, Johan Cruyff would have ruled the 1970s, Diego Maradona the 1980s, and Baggio the 1990s.

Super Eagles legend Peter Rufai passes away at 61. In his final reflections, he names Diego Maradona as his toughest opponent ...

I sat down on Monday night and tracked back through all of the previous World Cups and cross referenced the list with my ...

Diego Maradona was a maverick during his football career. He saw and won just about everything there was to see and win ...

A World Cup legend from Argentina who shined on the biggest stage has weighed in on Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona.

Godwin Obiyan has paid a touching tribute to late Super Eagles legend Peter Rufai, detailing why the iconic goalkeeper never ...

After more than 50 years in soccer, legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti chose the best player in history between Lionel Messi, Pele, and Diego Maradona.

Lamine Yamal is officially the new No.10 for Barcelona: a responsibility earned on the field by the class of 2007.Let's look ...

Lamine Yamal is stepping into Messi’s shoes — and shirt. Can he wear the No. 10 jersey long enough to rewrite Barcelona ...