Montiel continues Independiente tradition of beauty
At Independiente, beauty is neither a luxury nor a whim, but a fundamental principle engrained in the club’s soul. Throughout its history, it has been a quiet obligation – a way of understanding the game and, above all, of understanding itself. An indispensable ally in the club’s most glorious days: the demanding, title-hungry ‘paladar negro’. […]
How magician Ovalle pulled off her greatest trick
Football does not always require brilliance, but Lizbeth Ovalle always serves it up anyway. With her back to goal, she received a cross from Jenni Hermoso, twisted sumptuously in mid-air and connected with the ball with her heel, sending a looping first-time effort into the top corner. With a disarming naturalness in response to the […]
Dembele’s golden year
When the time comes to call time on his playing career, Ousmane Dembele would be forgiven for being particularly misty-eyed when he reflects on a 2024/25 season in which he was firing on all cylinders. Following a positional switch that sparked a transformation on the pitch, in a matter of months the versatile Frenchman emerged […]
Suriname name Ten Cate as new coach
Suriname have appointed Henk ten Cate as their new head coach. The Surinamese Football Association (SVB) confirmed the hiring of the veteran Dutch tactician earlier this week. “The SVB has full confidence that his expertise, tactical insights, and leadership can elevate the squad to the highest level,” said the Association. The 71-year-old former Ajax coach […]
Tickets now on sale for decisive FIFA Women’s Champions Cup showdowns
The countdown has begun to the exhilarating final stage of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™, which will take place in London from Wednesday, 28 January to Sunday, 1 February 2026. Following ASFAR’s victory on home soil on Sunday, the line-up of continental champions advancing to the decisive showdown stage is now complete. With the fixtures officially […]
The Best Awards 2025: All the winners, and who voted for who
Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati are on top of the world after their triumphs at The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2025 – but who voted for them as the winners of The Best Men’s and Women’s Player prizes? Find out here as FIFA reveals the full breakdown in voting for The Best Player, Goalkeeper and […]
PSG topple Flamengo to win Intercontinental Cup
Paris Saint-Germain ended a banner year on a high as they defeated CF Flamengo 2-1 in a penalty shootout to win the FIFA Intercontinental Cup™ after a 1-1 draw in regulation. It has been an incredible 2025 for Luis Enrique’s men, who won a treble in the 2024/25 season, including their first UEFA Champions League […]
Leo Ortiz: Flamengo showed that we belong
In the end, the final step was one too far. CR Flamengo though came as close as they possibly could, pushing the might of Paris Saint-Germain all the way to penalties in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup™ final. At the end of a remarkable fortnight where the club claimed four major trophies, the global title ultimately […]
Montiel’s magic moment wins Puskás Award
The FIFA Puskás Award 2025 has been awarded to Santiago Montiel for his spectacular overhead kick for Argentinian outfit Independiente against Independiente Rivadavia. The golazo took place during an Argentinian Liga Profesional de Fútbol match during May 2025, with the 25-year-old cousin of Argentina World Cup hero Gonzalo Montiel defying the laws of physics and […]
Dembele’s golden year
When the time comes to call time on his playing career, Ousmane Dembele would be forgiven for being particularly misty-eyed when he reflects on a 2024/25 season in which he was firing on all cylinders. Following a positional switch that sparked a transformation on the pitch, in a matter of months the versatile Frenchman emerged […]