As part of our buildup to the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, we are publishing excerpted chapters from The Soccer 100, The Athletic’s definitive book on the 100 ...

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has confirmed Gareth Bale is out of Saturday's La Liga match at home to Espanyol after he sustained yet another muscle injury but said he did not think the player ...

Zinedine Zidane remains one of the most iconic figures in modern football, not only as a legendary player but also as a manager who achieved unparalleled success with Real Madrid. However, his career ...

From the gray concrete pavements of the inner-city to the mesmerizing lights of world class stadiums; in Zinedine Zidane, we witnessed a most remarkable success story that beat all odds. In his person ...