Officially: France’s enemy joins Messi at Inter Miami
US club Inter Miami announced on Thursday the signing of Paraguayan midfielder Matias Gallardo from Argentina’s River Plate…
Paraguay ambassador to Israel seeking long-term connections between countries
The WhatsApp videos come from Israeli friends who have spotted Paraguay’s flag beside beef on sale. “Ambassador, there’s…
Why I Had to Leave: I Was Done Asking Permission
I wanted a freer life. First, I had to stop waiting for an approved way out. The last…
Japan royals honor immigrant pioneers in Paraguay
Japan’s Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko visited La Colmena during a tour marking 90 years of…
Mapping Latin America’s Megaprisons
In the three years since President of El Salvador Nayib Bukele opened his famous Terrorism Confinement Center (Centro…
Are FIFA and UEFA in a forever war?
Editor’s note: This is an updated version of an article that first appeared on The Athletic in May…
UEFA nations agree to boycott World Cups over FIFA’s private investment plans
European nations have agreed to boycott the World Cup over FIFA’s plans to sell stakes in the tournament…
‘Mistaken identity’ does not include simulation despite World Cup decisions – lawmaker
Global football’s law-making body has said that mistaken identity should not be used in instances of simulation as…
Germany calls news conference as Klopp expected to be named coach
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The German soccer federation has called a news conference for Friday when it is…
What happens when President Trump attends major sports events – and why he does it
Editor’s note: This article was first published in September 2025 and has been updated to reflect President Trump’s…
What’s it like watching the World Cup from space – or Antarctica?
This World Cup has not been short of divisive moments. Beyond on-pitch disputes over refereeing calls, life and…
World Cup predictions, semifinals: France vs Spain and England vs Argentina
Welcome to The Athletic’s daily World Cup Predictions. This article gives you the lowdown on all today’s games…