Freddy the German: psyop, mirror to US rapacity or Tocqueville in a CR7 shirt?
The true identity of the World Cup’s breakout fan has been the topic of feverish debate. He is also the tournament’s most revealing character
Tony Popovic gets FA backing but is he is right man to take Socceroos forward? | Jack Snape
The coach has the support of his employers and players for now but there will be a push for creativity to trump his defensive
Canada co-hosted the World Cup – but whose party was it?
Les Rouges brought moments of joy to their nation. But there are plenty of questions around Canadian soccer as the tournament moves on
Manchester United target Andrey Santos but Chelsea value midfielder at £50m
Manchester United are targeting the Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos, who would cost in the region of £50m
World Club T20 and shorter ODIs among ICC options in radical overhaul of calendar
The International Cricket Council is reviewing the global calendar with ideas including a World Club Championship and reducing the length of one-day internationals
Luis de la Fuente: ‘I say this with the greatest respect: we have the best midfield in the world’
Spain’s manager answers your questions on advice for Lamine Yamal, the hardest thing about being a coach and how the current team compares to
Lionel Messi and football’s ageless wonders can excel into their 40s | Emma Hayes
Lionel Messi leads the way for veteran strikers at World Cup. They have different styles, but all have shown their worth
A footballing deepfake: how Bruno Fernandes fell victim to an unlicensed betting operator
Illegal online casinos are producing fake BBC stories and AI-generated videos in an attempt to deceive customers