As part of our buildup to the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, we are publishing excerpted chapters from The Soccer 100, The Athletic’s definitive book on the 100 ...

Special players are defined by the biggest games in their careers, performances or moments which leave an imprint on the memories of football fans across the world. Zinedine Zidane is a player whose ...

Zinedine Zidane's footballing journey is nothing short of cinematic, from his beginnings in Marseille to his iconic moments at Real Madrid. He is a generational talent and a true ...

Zinedine Zidane was one of the headline guests at the Festival Dello Sport — an event organized by La Gazzetta dello Sport that celebrates sporting excellence across generations. Few embody that theme ...