Social media algorithms are shaping not only what we see about football, but also what gets made in the first place. As outrage, repetition and familiar formats win the battle for visibility, more of the game is being pushed out of view.
Bohemian FC’s 2026 FAI Cup shirt, created with Massive Attack, brings together football, music, Irish-Cuban history, Jim Fitzpatrick’s iconic Che Guevara artwork and a commitment to medical aid for Cuba.
France’s Ligue 3 has introduced Football Video Support, giving coaches the power to challenge key refereeing decisions. Could FVS become a more accessible and strategic alternative to VAR?
Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan arrive at the 2026 World Cup with more than historic debut stories. Behind each nation stands a coach shaping identity, belief and football romance on the game’s biggest stage.
Only three men in football history have won the FIFA World Cup as both player and head coach: Mário Zagallo, Franz Beckenbauer and Didier Deschamps. This is the story of how they reached the same trophy from two different lives.
