A key component of Brazil’s victorious 1970 side, a team often regarded as the greatest side in World Cup history. The South Americans conquered the world stage for a third time in Mexico, with ...

The free-kick is one of the most truly iconic and memorable ways to score a goal. The combination of precision, skill and power required to put the ball in the back of the net from a standstill can be ...

At age 37. Lionel Messi is still making history with his trademark free kicks in Major League Soccer. He scored a close-range curler for Inter Miami CF on Saturday that helped rescue a 3-3 draw ...

Free kicks on the edge of the box always get fans leaning forward in their seats but when Lionel Messi is taking them, the excitement is amplified. The roar that came after his collision with Porto ...

Here is a beginner-friendly guide to the most common types of kicks in soccer, explaining what they are and when they’re used during a match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

It has been more than seven years since Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid, bidding goodbye in 2018 as the highest goalscorer in the history of the club. While his exit was always going to be a blow, ...