When the rules of Association Football were first codified in the 19th century, minimal strategy was involved. Over half the ...

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Pope Francis had a lifelong passion for football, from supporting San Lorenzo and organising peace-promoting matches to ...

Readers give Dispatch sports editor Brian White their takes on the Columbus Crew, Ohio State football and more.

His predecessor loved Mozart, but Pope Francis's passion was football, for him "the most beautiful game" and also a vehicle ...

Lionel Messi is a man of many talents. First—and most obviously—is his aptitude for soccer. Widely regarded as the greatest ...

His predecessor loved Mozart, but Pope Francis's passion was football -- for him "the most beautiful game" and also a vehicle ...

A football fan says he is paying tribute to his late grandfather by getting every member of a World Cup-winning team to sign a handmade replica of the tournament's trophy - and now has Lionel Messi in ...

Argentina's football association postponed all fixtures on Monday to mourn Pope Francis, an ardent fan of the game and ...

Carlos Tevez wants former teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to take part in his farewell game in Buenos Aires.

The Argentina legend's comments about Mexico in a rare interview added spice to a rivalry that he says doesn't exist.