Lionel Messi and a heavy security presence were on show as the revamped Club World Cup got under way in the US on Saturday .

The players from Botafogo are a bit lucky. The black-and-white striped kit once again looks truly elegant and, without trying ...

Football’s world is full of legends who’ve become synonymous with their nicknames. Beyond the jerseys and roaring stadiums, these players carry stories hidden in their birth names—a fascinating ...