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The Corinthians Football Team of 1895, with Charles Wreford-Brown highlighted. UK National Archives / Illustration: The Athletic The word ‘soccer’ remains at the heart of one of the most enduring, if ...

As part of our Language of Soccer World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to supporters of all 48 nations competing at the 2026 edition to capture their unique football culture, distilled into a ...

It's the argument that tears the Anglophone world apart. There is so much uniting us all but how can we possibly see that until this most divisive of beefs has been squashed? How can I, a Brit, and ...

The United States did not exactly live up to the high expectations in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, exiting in the Round of 16 yet again with a blowout loss to Belgium. However, the team did show promise ...

Soccer headers could be a problem later for some. As early as midlife, former elite players have reported worse anxiety, depression and focus, a new study finds.

It is the world's most popular sport and yet there is still debate over what it should actually be called. U.S. President Donald Trump waded into the topic while at the Club World Cup final in New ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Neil Sahota is a globally sought after speaker and business advisor. In the world of soccer (football for most of the world), ...

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