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The Guardian FootballBillions in revenue proves Fifa right on the World Cup – but only on things it cares about
The 2026 edition of the tournament brought in untold amounts of money to Gianni Infantino’s governing body The total hasn’t entirely stopped rising yet, still clicking away towards a final tally. Still, Fifa has already announced that it surpassed its own lofty revenue projections for the 2026 World Cup, bringing in $15bn, significantly more than anticipated. It appears that a third of that total – $5bn – came from ticket sales and hospitality alone, per reporting from the Times . That would mean direct income from the matchgoing fans came in five times as high in the United States, Canada and Mexico as it did at the last World Cup, in Qatar in 2022, when the total stood at $929m. While 2026’s expanded World Cup added 40 games to the schedule, the takings nevertheless went from an average of about $14.5m per match to about $48m. Continue reading...
Football ItaliaReport Roma have lost Gollini for big Manchester United match
Bad news for Roma, as Pierluigi Gollini has not recovered from a back injury, so...
ESPNHow Arsenal got a big win at Liverpool; Milan derby drama; Carrick's future; more
Arsenal got a big win at Liverpool to go clear atop the Premier League, but Liverpool should have had a penalty. Plus: Michael Carrick's Man United future, Milan's bounce-back, Bayern's frustrations and more.
BBC SportLiverpool gambled on Jacquet and it is paying off
Liverpool beat Chelsea to the signing of Jeremy Jacquet and the defender is thriving at Anfield. Things could have been very different...
The Guardian FootballTeam success, the ‘Bundesliga tax’ and the World Cup: three takeaways from the 2026 Ballon d’Or
There was plenty to learn from this year’s ceremony in London as Harry Kane took home the top honor It was an awards show that, as Michael Owen admitted, could have been a phone call – as it was in 2001 when he won. A quarter-century on, a ballroom full of footballers, power brokers, a gravity-defying dancer and a handful of heckling rabble-rousers plodded through a three-hour slog of a ceremony. Aside from a reminder to viewers at home just how precious our free time is, what could be gleaned from the men’s element of the Ballon d’Or ceremony? Continue reading...
ESPNCan ESPN predict the Ballon d'Or? We simulated the voting process to find out
The Ballon d'Or awards are typically tough to predict, but can ESPN and our global resources do just that?
Football Italia2026 Ballon d’Or: Where to watch, nominated players – Everything you need to know
The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony is being held on Monday evening: Here is everything you...
The Guardian FootballThree roles and a goal: USMNT’s ‘super player’ Alex Freeman is breaking out for Villarreal
The Orlando City product scored his first goal in La Liga, playing three positions in a comeback win over Valencia While most of La Liga’s oxygen was consumed by the first el clásico since José Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid this weekend, another rivalry put Alex Freeman in the spotlight position. Or quite a few positions, as it turned out. Continue reading...
ESPNBarça outline plan to stop Mbappé in Clásico
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick says his team's positioning and work off the ball is the key to stopping Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé in Sunday's Clásico.
BBC SportAll you need to know about the 2026 Ballon d'Or
Our Ask Me Anything team tells you all you need to know about the 70th Ballon d'Or Ceremony.
The Guardian FootballIs el clásico still the world’s biggest match? Three questions before Barcelona v Real Madrid
The fixture’s relevance waned as the Messi-Ronaldo rivalry faded. Can Lamine Yamal and Mbappé lift it into a new era? For the best part of a decade, el clásico was more than just soccer’s biggest fixture. It was the defining narrative. At the peak of the Lionel Messi v Cristiano Ronaldo era, there were clásicos everywhere. Yes, when the two historic rivals clashed on the pitch, but also in the voting for the Ballon d’Or every year and in so much of the discourse around the sport. As the Messi-Ronaldo rivalry faded, though, so too did the clásico ’s relevance. This isn’t to say matches between Barcelona and Real Madrid no longer matter. They always have and always will. In 2026, however, it’s difficult to measure a clásico ’s standing. Is it still the sport’s biggest fixture? Continue reading...
ESPNPSG unveil jersey for Steelers vs. Saints NFL game in Paris
If you've ever wondered what reigning Champions League holders PSG might look like should they suddenly relaunched as an NFL franchise, this is it.
ESPN⚽ Yamal vs. Mbappé: Which Clásico star has better Ballon d'Or case?
In the tightest Ballon d'Or contest in years, top LaLiga players Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé are among those vying to win soccer's top individual prize.
ESPNTyler, The Creator joins list of music stars to appear on Barcelona's Clásico kit
It's become a tradition in recent years for Barcelona to add the logo of top music stars to their jerseys when they face Real Madrid in El Clásico.
Football ItaliaChampions League: Roma vs. Real Madrid – probable line-ups, where to watch on TV
Donyell Malen and Paulo Dybala start for Roma as the Giallorossi host José Mourinho’s Real...
ESPNWorld Cup 2030 Early Power Rankings: Who is No. 1?
With the 2026 World Cup well and truly behind us, the first fall international break saw all the top teams playing four times in three weeks. Which sides look strongest and most likely to contend in four years' time?
ESPNWill Real Madrid's title hopes be over before El Clásico? Mourinho has a lot to do
It's only October, but Real Madrid already face a potentially season-defining run of five games that ends with El Clásico. What does José Mourinho need to get right?
ESPNZidane: France plan 'smart changes' for Belgium
France head coach Zinedine Zidane has said he will make some "smart changes" when his side face Belgium looking to stay top of Nations League Group A1.