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The Cult: Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho was a footballer unlike any other, and a showman par excellence. For his infectious exuberance, warmth and flair, we induct him into The Cult.
The Drip Doctors Episode Keeps Getting Worse For Samir Nasri
From hacked account to possible doping ban, it's been a rough couple months for Samir Nasri
The Worst Year Ever Was Ronaldo's Best
In pop culture, 2016 was The Worst Year Ever, but in soccer, it was The Year of Ronaldo. Of course, that fits.
The Soccer World Comes Together to Pay Tribute to Chapecoense On The Day of Players' Burial
It's the kind of story that takes you out of the context of the sport, and, in the words of former Chapecoense player Gabriel, makes you want to not "leave for tomorrow what you can do today."
Mourinho and Ronaldo Allegedly Involved in Massive Tax Evasion Scheme
According to information leaked to Der Spiegel, Ronaldo could have hidden upwards of $160 million.
Double Disaster in El Clasico: The Mutual Humiliation of Barca and Real
In the mid-nineties, Barcelona and Real Madrid embarrassed each other in El Clasico with uncanny symmetry. It was a reminder that even the loftiest champions must learn the value of a humbling defeat.
Photographing the European Football Kits of Nigeria
To chart the global spread of football, we sent photographer Ima Mfon out in Lagos to capture images of Nigerian fans in European club shirts.
Rating Statues of Footballers Purely On Artistic Merit
With Alan Shearer’s new statue at Newcastle being widely compared to Dale Winton, we have decided to rate football’s most famous sculptures on artistic merit alone.
I Was at the Real Madrid Football Academy and Absolutely Hated It
My teammates and I lived on fast food, spent hours playing football and never studied. It sounds like every boy's dream but it was the hardest thing I've ever done.
Transfer Bans on Real and Atletico Madrid Will Shake Up Balance of Power
Even though Barcelona was able to survive a similar transfer ban, Real and Atletico might really be in trouble.
European Union Says Real Madrid Owes Spanish Government 18.4 Million Euros
Real Madrid may owe Spain 18 million euros, and could face even more trouble over their business classification.
Everything You Need to Know About the 2017 Champions League Groups
From Arsenal to Dinamo Zagreb, we break down the 2017 Champions League Group Stages.