World Cup

How Neymar became a Ghost

The spirit of samba returns to haunt A Seleção

Jun 8 • Dan Leydon

Moment: 2002 Ronaldinho Free Kick

As Brazil face England in a 2002 World Cup quarter final the samba genius shoots with a cross...

Apr 20 • Dan Leydon

Ronaldo: Striking Gold in Japan

How O Fenômeno learned to embrace his joints

Jan 26 • Dan Leydon

Moment: Messi and the Anthem

As the anthems played at World Cup 2018, Messi felt the pressure...

Dec 29, 2025 • Dan Leydon

Neymar: Gravity's Fugitive

What will become of the mercurial Brazilian in the lead-up to World Cup 2026?

Dec 21, 2025 • Dan Leydon

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