Sepp Blatter’s Very Bad Year
As his world began to crumble, the FIFA president rode a wave of delusion to an eventual eight-year ban from the sport.
As his world began to crumble, the FIFA president rode a wave of delusion to an eventual eight-year ban from the sport.
Why German soccer holds the key to soccer success
A standoff in Praça saens Pena, and tense fans on the Copacabana. Matthew Niederhauser’s Photo Diary: Day 15
Russia and Qatar loom, as does a return to defensive-minded play
Deciding who to root for in the World Cup final is not so easy if you're English
Alejandro Sabella channels the Prince of Denmark
"Germany are playing with a lot of self-confidence." Sounds right to us.
A visit with the squatters of the Copa do Povo. Matthew Niederhauser's Photo Diary, Day 14
Some World Cups write a beautiful romance, but more often they offer up troubled stories
Unabashed speculation from the Goal Posts crystal ball
If there was a trophy for dressing well, Peru would walk away with it
I know it makes me a traitor. But neuer deutscher Fußball has won me over.
He might not be the flashiest, but the Bayern keeper is quietly leading Germany to victory
Jesus, by contrast, was a sandals man
It started with a headbutt
A professor at Northwestern's campus in Al Rayyan argues that the tournament will bring reform. Now a Northwestern student fires back.
Five goals short of the record, with three more matches to go
Matthew Niederhauser's Photo Diary, Day 13
To be read in the voice of Ian Darke.