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October 25, 2026
Franco Mastantuono: The prodigy who traded junior tennis to become Argentina’s next number 10
Franco Mastantuono is rapidly emerging as Argentina’s next footballing talisman after shattering national records previously held by Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi
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October 25, 2026
How ‘Messinho’ Estevao Willian is forging his own path at Chelsea
Estevao Willian has rapidly established himself as Chelsea’s most exciting Brazilian prodigy following a record-breaking debut season and memorable goals in both the Premier League and Champions League
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October 25, 2026
Lennart Karl: Bayern Munich’s record-breaking prodigy is eyeing global stardom
Lennart Karl is an 18-year-old Bayern Munich prodigy who has already broken UEFA Champions League scoring records and earned a call-up to the senior Germany national team
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October 25, 2026
Who is Max Dowman, the 16-year-old sensation making waves at Arsenal?
Guided by senior mentors and manager Mikel Arteta, the 16-year-old winger is now focused on cementing a regular first-team role whilst continuing his rapid ascent
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October 25, 2026
Konstantinos Karetsas: The Greek sensation is ready to light up European football
Konstantinos Karetsas has rapidly announced himself on the European stage after becoming Greece’s youngest-ever goalscorer at just 17 years and 124 days old
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October 25, 2026
Ethan Nwaneri: Can Arsenal’s youngest debutant fulfil his potential?
Ethan Nwaneri, who entered football folklore as the youngest debutant in Premier League history at age 15, is currently facing a pivotal junction in his career to avoid plateauing after rapid early progression
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October 25, 2026
Ibrahim Mbaye: The rare right-footed winger lighting up world football
Ibrahim Mbaye has rapidly emerged as Senegal’s newest football superstar after making history as the youngest African goalscorer at a World Cup. The 18-year-old winger developed his craft at Paris Saint-Germain before completing a £47 million transfer to Premier League side Aston Villa.
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October 11, 2026
Marquee matches vs grassroots growth: What is the right strategy for Indian football?
While the Blue Tigers gained valuable experience, critics argue the funds could be better used to nurture youth talent and build a sustainable future for the sport
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October 06, 2026
India vs Uruguay: Hosts get outclassed after an electric start in Kolkata
In the first half, India played the best football it has played in this international window, before getting picked apart in the second half
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October 03, 2026
India vs Brazil: Major talking points from a spirited performance by the Blue Tigers
India can take heart from the courageous defending and fearless attacking intent they showed against Brazil
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October 02, 2026
Who is India's best footballer? Brazil captain Marquinhos reveals ahead of Kolkata friendly
The Indian team, led by coach Khalid Jamil and defender Anwar Ali, is planning a defensively robust strategy with quick transitions and wing-based attacks to exploit Brazil's defense
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October 02, 2026
India vs Brazil: Will Vini Jr play? What to expect from the Seleção in Kolkata
Nine players in the Brazil squad facing India made their senior international debuts in the past week
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October 01, 2026
India vs Brazil: Former World Cup star says it’s a great help to play the best
Former French international Vikash Dhorasoo, the first player of Indian origin to play at a World Cup, said such high-profile exposure could also help attract more players of Indian origin to the national team
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August 30, 2026
Presidents of vice: The story of FIFA’s fall to a 'racketeer influenced organisation'
Gianni Infantino’s controversial presidency is a natural extension of the path FIFA took post Joao Havelange’s election in 1974
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August 23, 2026
How rewatching films taught me to be more patient with people
Repeat-watching movies encourages looking beyond first impressions, uncovering details we missed the first time. This habit can also help us read people better
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July 20, 2026
No Plan B? How Argentina's over-reliance on Messi cost them the final | FIFA World Cup 2026
Spain's cohesive team play and midfield dominance effectively neutralised the defending champions' Messi-centric strategy and exposed their lack of a plan B
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July 16, 2026
Tuchel's tactical blunder: How cowardly England lost the plot against irresistible Argentina
Thomas Tuchel’s tactical blunder of going on the defensive handed the impetus to the world champions who went on to overwhelm the subpar Englishmen in the semifinal of the FIFA World Cup 2026
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July 15, 2026
Clinical Spain down toothless France 2-0 to enter final | FIFA World Cup 2026
Les Bleus never looked capable of scoring against an impressive Spain who defended and attacked with total cohesion and control, with striker Mikel Oyarzabal and defender Pedro Porro scoring the goals
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July 05, 2026
Teen titan and late bloomer: Why Bouaddi, Undav are the breakout stars at FIFA World Cup 2026
Teenage Moroccan prodigy Ayyoub Bouaddi took the World Cup by storm, combining on-field dominance with off-field academic brilliance, while Germany’s Deniz Undav overcame years of adversity to become a symbol of hope for his community
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July 04, 2026
Argentina survive Cabo Verde scare: Wonder goal, penalty shout and other talking points | FIFA World Cup 2026
Defending World Champions Argentina needed extra time and a slice of luck to beat the African minnows 3-2 after a stunning goal by Sidny Lopes Cabral
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June 24, 2026
Which of Cristiano Ronaldo's 10 World Cup goals is the best? THE WEEK ranks them all
Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup goals showcase his goal-scoring prowess, with each strike marking a moment in his legendary career. Our ranking breaks down all 10 of his goals, from de Gea's error to a historic free-kick
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June 21, 2026
The Bielsa effect: Tracing Argentine football's influence at World Cup 2026
Six teams at the World Cup are managed by Argentine coaches, and as Lionel Scaloni looks to script unprecedented glory for the national team, the man blocking his way could be the most influential Argentine coach of all time
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June 17, 2026
From tap-ins to timeless brilliance: Ranking Lionel Messi’s 16 World Cup goals
The Argentine captain scored a hat-trick as his team won their opener against Algeria 3-0
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June 14, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026: Under Messi, Argentina's ‘iron generation’ eyes football supremacy
Argentina arrive better than they were four years ago, having achieved what even Diego Maradona’s team could not
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June 14, 2026
The diaspora dream: How Indian-origin players are shaping the World Cup landscape
From one in the 2006 World Cup to four in 2026, Indian-origin players are making the world their stage
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