2018 world cup
An Ex-Professional Football Player Explains How Easy It Is to Dope
"I was only tested once throughout my entire career, while some players I knew were never tested at all."
Video Review Has Made the World Cup Better
Video review has avoided doing what many feared it would do: create more problems than it solved. So far, the addition of VAR (video assistant referees) has been a good thing.
Australian World Cup Fans Drank a Russian City Dry
Several bartenders in Kazan reported that their stocks were completely emptied by the end of their nights.
Burger King Sorry it Offered Whoppers to Russian Women Impregnated by Soccer Stars
An ad campaign in Russia offered a lifetime supply of Whoppers (and cash!) to any Russian woman who carried "the best football genes."
Football Fans Told Us the Reasons They've Accidentally Missed Iconic Moments
"I missed Italy's winner against Germany in the 2006 World Cup semi-final because I was being wrestled."
Which Country You Should Cheer for in the World Cup
If your country didn't qualify, here's a handy guide to decide which bandwagon you should jump on.
Here's Everyone You're Going to Watch the World Cup With
From fair-weather patriots and mansplainers to estranged friends and yer da, here are all the people you're going to hang out with during Russia 2018.
Argentina FA World Cup Manual Has Tips for Picking Up Russian Women
Some advice leading up to the the 2018 World Cup include: "Russian girls, like any other girls, pay close attention if you’re clean, you smell good, and if you dress well."
What We Know About Corruption in the 2018 And 2022 World Cup Bids
The FBI and Swiss authorities are currently investigating both bids.
Everything You Need to Know About the Russia World Cup One Year Away
The FIFA Confederations Cup kicks off this weekend, marking the one-year countdown to the 2018 World Cup. Is Russia ready? Are you?
Lawyer Who Investigated Russia for FIFA Is on FBI Director Shortlist
Michael Garcia quit after FIFA refused to release his report and allegedly misrepresented its findings.
Anti-Doping Bosses Call for Ban on Russia Hosting International Sporting Events
Anti-doping bosses want Russia barred from hosting and participating in international competition