If you want to compete in EA Sports FC 25, you’ll want the best players you can get at every position. Of course, if you’re playing in Ultimate Team, things change quickly when Electronic Arts drops ...

Vitinha and Lamine Yamal feature prominently on The Athletic's rankings list Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images; Nikolay Doychinov/AFP via Getty Images Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup ...

Since its inaugural season 30 years ago, MLS has had several of its players compete for their respective countries in the FIFA World Cup. In 1998, the 22-member United States men's national team's ...

The World Cup is about stars, and this tournament will have no shortage of them. Four years ago, Lionel Messi stamped his authority on the tournament by leading Argentina to glory, winning the Golden ...

The FIFA World Cup is a competition between nations, but clubs have a major role to play in shaping the tournament. With the 2026 edition expanding to 48 teams and a record 1,248 players, clubs from ...

Lionel Messi’s magical feet, Cristiano Ronaldo’s acrobatic finishes, Lamine Yamal’s exploits on the wing and Kylian Mbappe’s sensational speed. The wait is almost over to witness it all, as the FIFA ...

You already know about the superstars who could light up the 2026 Fifa World Cup, but what about the next wave of talent? A record 1,248 players can feature in the USA, Canada and Mexico and, while ...

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the 76ers are signing Caleb Love to a two-way contract. Love was an older rookie for the Trail Blazers last season after going undrafted. However, he was productive for a ...

Streaming and digital downloads have become the main way most of us consume our favorite TV shows and movies. Still, collector's will always hold a special place for an actual physical media ...

Value has been quantified based on factors including but not limited to past production in the regular season and Stanley Cup Playoffs, line combinations, defense pairs, power-play usage, team goalie ...

The 2026 World Cup is here, and it’s bigger than ever before. To help you follow the tournament, The Athletic has identified 200 players that we’re calling the Stars of Soccer. Some are household ...