Human Interest

How The World Cup Works: A Guide For Everyone (Qatar 2022)

The FIFA men’s World Cup is the most popular tournament for the world’s most popular game. The 22nd edition kicks off in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 20, 2022. You know it’s a big deal, but do you know how the World Cup works?

Liverpool fans in Hong Kong give emotional tribute to Diogo Jota during friendly vs. AC Milan

Liverpool supporters and their former forward and manager Kenny Dalglish led tributes to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva before a pre-season friendly against AC Milan in Hong Kong on Saturday.

Ahead of kickoff, supporters raised a mosaic depicting "DJ 20" and Dalglish laid a wreath in memory of former Liverpool forward Jota, who died along with his brother in a car accident in Spain this month.

Hong Kong Diogo Jota tributes

Live soccer games set to be prescribed by doctors to fight depression in England

Watching live soccer games is set to be prescribed by doctors in an effort to combat depression and loneliness in England, reports The Independent.

National League side Forest Green Rovers are prepared to not only have fans attending their home games next season but also patients.

Soccer games prescribed by doctors

16-year-old Gilberto Mora makes history as youngest MLS All-Star Game goalscorer

Watch out North America, there's a new kid in town.

In a match filled with flair, rising stars, and a touch of disappointment, it was 16-year-old Gilberto Mora who stole the show at the 2025 MLS All-Star Game in Austin, Texas.

Introducing Denver Summit FC: The NWSL’s 16th team set to begin playing in 2026

Colorado's NWSL expansion franchise was officially introduced as Denver Summit FC on Tuesday.

The league's 16th team unveiled its name, crest, colors and branding ahead of its 2026 debut.

Denver Summit FC NWSL

United States, Australia, Japan and more: Countries that call it ‘soccer’ instead of ‘football’

When it comes to the world’s most popular sport, most of the globe agrees on one thing: it’s called football. But not every country is on the same page.

While the United States and Canada often get singled out for calling the game soccer, they’re not as alone as many think.

Here’s a look at 10 countries that use the term soccer—either officially, colloquially, or in common usage—showing that it’s not just North America going against the grain.

Argentina to allow away fans to attend league games for first time in 12 years

BUENOS AIRES — Argentine football clubs can now welcome away supporters after a 12-year ban, the Argentine Football Association said on Thursday.

The ban, imposed in 2013 following violent incidents, including the death of a spectator, has now been lifted as part of a staged reintroduction ahead of the next round of fixtures in the current league campaign.

Argentina away fans allowed to return

Megan Rapinoe DISSED at 2025 ESPYS, Alex Morgan wins Icon award

The 2025 ESPYS generated plenty of conversation including in the soccer realm with several big moments. The Megan Rapinoe ESPYS diss by comedian Shane Gillis went viral while two other American players took home awards.

Megan Rapinoe ESPYS diss

Gillis’ comments about former United States women’s national team star Rapinoe caught the attention of many fans. During the comedian’s opening monologue he joked that he was happy the retired soccer icon wasn’t in attendance.

Donald Trump 'steals spotlight' during Club World Cup final trophy lifting

In a spectacle both on and off the pitch, U.S. President Donald Trump made an interesting appearance at the Club World Cup final held at MetLife Stadium, where Chelsea cruised to a convincing 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain.

Liverpool star Diogo Jota and brother killed in car accident

MADRID — Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota and his brother died in a car crash in northwestern Spain early on Thursday, when their Lamborghini veered off the road and burst into flames.

Evidence at the crash site suggested Jota's car suffered a burst tire while overtaking, police said. The vehicle then flipped over and ended up in the central reservation. The crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. in the province of Zamora.

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