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Was the 2026 World Cup the best ever? It's not even close
The Athletic has ranked every tournament in history, placing the most recent one in only tenth place—just one spot above the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Who took the top spot? The full ranking is below.
Welcome to the Welcome Era: The phenomenon that changed football
From Maradona in front of tens of thousands in Naples to Burnley, "Shrek," and Hapoel Petah Tikva: signing videos have turned from a dry announcement into a viral show, where humor, creativity, and personality are sometimes just as important as the player himself.
"Already during the warm-up, we said to each other that it feels like Bloomfield to us"
Omri Altman and the Hapoel Tel Aviv players were enthusiastic about the home-like atmosphere in Hungary. Doron Leidner received the coach's message and recorded his best game since returning.
Huge satisfaction at Maccabi Tel Aviv: Miller's choice is proving itself
The dominant performance in Moldova has reinforced the belief that the Scottish coach is the right man for the job. The players deserve credit for putting the team in a commanding position for the next round. Blic will undergo medical tests upon arrival, while the situation regarding Asante remains unchanged.
Happy, but not celebrating: Beitar Jerusalem is on edge ahead of the second leg
The professional staff mentioned after the victory in Cyprus: 'AEK is experienced, we will need to be ready.' Bryan Carabali has taken a liking to set pieces.
Anan Khalaili returned to training: "I am healthy, in perfect shape"
Anan Khalaili returned to training with Union Saint-Gilloise on Thursday following the cancellation of his transfer to Inter. Although a deal worth approximately 30 million euros had been agreed upon, the Italian Olympic Committee blocked the move after the Israel national team player's medical examination.
One blow: Beitar Jerusalem won 0:1 in Larnaca
In the shadow of the violence that preceded the match, Caraballo surprised with a direct free-kick goal (77) and gave the Jerusalemites a victory in the Conference League qualifiers.
Report: Two additional teams interested in Tyrese Asante
Italian media claim that Monza is not the only team eyeing the Maccabi Tel Aviv player. Lecce, where Omri Gandelman plays, and the Turkish club Kasimpasa are also in the race.
Almog Cohen: "After we struggled, there was only one team on the pitch"
Beitar Jerusalem coach summarized the important 0-1 win over AEK Larnaca in Cyprus: "They barely threatened us; if we play our game in the second leg, we can advance."
Kraev: "We are returning Hapoel Tel Aviv to a path that fits its glorious history"
The Hapoel Tel Aviv midfielder is very satisfied with the 0:2 win: "The fans are the most basic and important part of the club. Ludogorets will have nothing to lose in the second leg."
"The most beautiful female footballer in the world" signs with a new team — and faces backlash
Ana Maria Markovic, a Croatian national team forward with over 2.7 million Instagram followers, has joined Hajduk Split. This marks her fifth club in three years, sparking skepticism among fans regarding her professional contribution.