The state of football commentary in 2026 – as seen by those behind the microphone

When Gary Lineker was suspended by the BBC from presenting Match of the Day in March…

Matt Turner sees ‘clear pathway’ back to USMNT for World Cup despite dip in stature

Matt Turner’s journey to the United States men’s national team was as unexpected as it was…

‘Woah, we’ve got a guy here’: Why Rapids are all in on first-time manager Matt Wells

The Colorado Rapids knew the profile and key qualities they valued most as they began a…

Minnesota coach Eric Ramsay to leave MLS club for West Brom: Sources

Matt Krohn / Imagn Images West Brom is set to appoint Minnesota United’s Eric Ramsay the…

Lionel Messi says on post-playing career plans: ‘I want to have my own club’

Lionel Messi has said he does not think he will go into coaching after he retires…

Inter Miami closing on deal to keep winger Tadeo Allende on permanent transfer: Sources

Tadeo Allende, 26, set an MLS record for goals in a single postseason as Miami won…

AFCON, Mbekezeli Mbokazi and the flow of talent out of South Africa

When Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe spoke at the Palais des Congres in…

Charlotte FC to sign USMNT midfielder Luca de la Torre

Orlando Ramirez / Getty Images Charlotte FC is set to sign U.S. international midfielder Luca de…

Winger Luca Orellano on the move from FC Cincinnati to Liga MX’s Monterrey

Jeff Dean / Getty Images CF Monterrey has agreed to a deal with FC Cincinnati to…

Football Quiz of 2025: Guess the scorer, ‘finals’, stats of the year, managerial merry-go-round

Xavier Laine, Fran Santiago, Aaron Chown / Getty, design by Dan Goldfarb It’s been quite a…