Football Academies: What does it take to succeed?
The world of professional football is often held on a pedestal and viewed as one of the most illustrious and glamorous careers on the planet. The lives of the world’s top players are closely watched with admiration and, sometimes, jealousy….
Stampede outside Iraq stadium kills at least two people and injures dozens more
A stampede outside a stadium in southern Iraq on Thursday killed at least two people and injured dozens, a health official said. The deadly incident happened as spectators gathered to attend the final match in the first international soccer tournament…
‘Mentally destroyed’: Injured champion Rafael Nadal bows out of Australian Open
Defending champion Rafa Nadal crashed out of the Australian Open second round on Wednesday after aggravating a hip problem during his 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 defeat to Mackenzie McDonald — the Spaniard’s latest entry in an injury-blighted history at Melbourne Park….
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: What legacy will it leave for Qatar?
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will undoubtedly leave a lasting legacy on the small Middle Eastern nation. As the first Arab country to host the prestigious international football tournament, Qatar encountered numerous logistical challenges in the lead-up to the…
Meet the young drone pilots from Thailand who are aiming high
SCENES shines a spotlight on youth around the world that are breaking down barriers and creating change. The character-driven short films will inspire and amaze, as these young change-makers tell their remarkable stories. Flying a remote-control plane is generally a…
Barcelona breeze past Real Madrid to clinch the Spanish Super Cup
A dominant Barcelona side took advantage of three costly errors to beat bitter rivals Real Madrid 3-1 and clinch the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. In a fixture brimming with some of football’s biggest stars, it was…
Former Wales, Real Madrid, and Tottenham forward Gareth Bale retires from football aged 33
Former Wales, Real Madrid, and Tottenham forward Gareth Bale has retired from football. The 33-year-old has ended a stellar career as one of Britain’s greatest players – he’s won five Champion League titles and got to play in a World…
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: How Qatar delivered on its promise
Qatar was selected to host the prestigious 2022 World Cup in 2010. The small Middle Eastern country faced several logistical challenges in order to be ready on time and began preparing for the event on an unprecedented scale. In the…
Brazilian football legend Pelé dies aged 82
Pelé, the Brazilian king of football who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday. He was 82. The standard-bearer of “the beautiful game” had undergone treatment…
Football in 2022 reviewed: Looking back on a dazzling year for the world’s biggest game
2022 has been a year where all corners of the globe have enjoyed a magnificent year in football. It began with Cameroon and ended with a spectacular finish in Qatar. It was a year where it felt like the sport…