In the fifth episode of TNR’s soccer podcast, we discuss a shocking election in France, a predictable one in the U.K., and two exciting upcoming finals.

In the fourth episode of TNR’s soccer podcast, we discuss the collapse of U.S. soccer in the context of Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance, a very weird attempted coup in Bolivia, and elections in the U.K. and France.

For the first time in years, a major international tournament feels free of political distractions. Enjoy it—it probably won’t last.

Introducing a new limited-series podcast about politics and power at the Euros and Copa América.

This tournament has been chaotic, breathtaking, tragic, and wonderful. How do we make sense of it?

This year’s insane transfer-window period has illuminated the sport’s apocalyptic financial inequities.

The greatest player ever, much like fans of the sport, was left with no good options.