P.S.G.’s Star System Has Run Its Course Even with Messi, Mbappé and Neymar, the French champion is a Champions League also-ran once again. Is buying local the way forward?
Opening the Post-World Cup Mailbag Was Argentina-France the greatest final ever? Or a dull game with a great finish? Readers have their say, and our columnist holds his ground.
Pele’s Breakthrough Gave Soccer a Black Star Pelé’s reign atop the most popular sport on earth began in an era defined by political struggles against colonialism and racial inequity around the world.
Qatar Got the World Cup It Wanted In the end, after a tournament shadowed by controversy since the host rights were awarded, Qatar had the turn in the global spotlight it sought.
Mbappé’s Quest to be Considered the Best Becomes Longer Kylian Mbappé twice brought France back to tie Argentina, but his bid to lead his country to consecutive World Cup titles fell short on penalty kicks.