Inside Gianni Infantino's personal life, including his wife, four children, Italian heritage, multiple nationalities, and ...

It’s a rule present in dozens of sports, all of which have basically similar concepts — but it’s really easy to lose track of ...

VAR reviews for offsides are becoming more frequent Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. Offside calls generating ...

It's the single most controversial rule in all of soccer. To this day, 163 years since the rule was invented and codified, no ...

For the tournament, we are taking a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR ...

Switzerland vs. Algeria Lineups, Live Streaming, TV Channels, How and Where to Watch In the USA & Other Countries Portugal ...

In the hectic final minutes of the Croatia vs. Portugal World Cup round of 32 match, a controversial call negated a potential ...

Folarin Balogun was sent off against Bosnia after scoring for the USMNT. Here’s what FIFA’s red card rules mean for him ...

The law governing its modern application has 45 clauses and runs to more than 1,000 words. A former Premier League referee ...

There's a lot to know about this World Cup, and there are no dumb questions. If you’re a first-time soccer watcher still confused by all this footie, we've got you covered on free kicks, hydration ...

For professional athletes, their bodies are literally their livelihoods. They hit the gym. They focus on their physique. It all impacts their performance on the field. And yet, Iran's Mehdi Taremi had ...

We know why looking after our health, saving money, or having a job are important issues. But we don't know why football (soccer) is important. Before proceeding, I must clarify that I don't ...