One faculty member described it as a “Trojan horse” and as a “way to penetrate the university” with right-wing politics.

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Lionel Messi is preparing for what could be his final World Cup with Argentina, aiming to retain the trophy he won in Qatar ...

As part of our buildup to the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, we are publishing excerpted chapters from The Soccer 100, The Athletic’s definitive book on the 100 ...

FC Barcelona icon Lionel Messi has been dubbed the 'King of Football" and the “best footballer of all time” after clinching a ...

Lionel Messi's showstopping talent brought a premature end to the career of his childhood football coach, who decided to bow ...

History will be made if Messi, as expected, turns out at his sixth World Cup.

Ounahi was excellent in 2022 as Morocco shocked the world, reaching the last four, beating Spain and Portugal along the way.

From living legends to rising youngsters to non-stop goal machines. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is often defined by incredible individual performances, and we shouldn't expect this summer to be any ...

Is Lionel Messi playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup? That's the question on everyone's minds entering next summer's 48-team tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Messi, who will turn 39 ...

Antonela Roccuzzo shut down claims that Lionel Messi had facial plastic surgery, revealing the only cosmetic-related ...

Lionel Messi could see changes in Argentina's World Cup roster as head coach Lionel Scaloni has reportedly set a fitness ...