Lionel Messi

After a childhood marked by war and exile, Petrit Halilaj has become one of his generation’s great talents.

In its flamboyance and entertainment factor, it embodies the spirit of street soccer, the real roots of the game.

Out of the Champions League but on top of the Premier League, Manchester City shows that it takes more than trophies to make a villain.

Participation is up — as are finish times.

As Arsenal and Manchester City meet, remember that titles are not always won head-to-head, and that being the second-best team in the world’s best league does not constitute failure.

As Hong Kong’s leaders embrace China’s top-down political culture, many believe the city’s dynamism and vitality are slipping away.

Why is it that books found in giveaway piles cast such a spell on us?

AEG, the entertainment giant, is trying to organize large-scale training camps marketed to fans, as other sports have done. Will it work?

Ukrainian troops are feared missing or captured.

The relationship between a superstar and his hometown club has always felt transactional. Did either side get what they wanted?