The artist discovered his creativity while imprisoned for armed robbery. Now, he’s hosting a surreal performance piece that ...

A simple box turns into a sudden explosion, captured from the moment of ignition to the final burst. This video shows the shock, debris, and slow-motion details behind a dramatic box blast. Medicare ...

The Ballon d’Or is regarded as the world’s top individual honour in soccer, uniting soccer’s finest stars each year in Paris, but it’s expected to look different this year. Real Madrid, who have three ...

The Ballon d’Or ceremony is arguably the most glamorous and important event in the football calendar, when the European game’s best players and coaches are recognised in front of a global audience of ...

The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) newsletter. Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox. Hello! Mikel Arteta’s ‘finisher’ saved the day for him. But who ...

© Getty ImagesReal Madrid’s absence from Paris marks a rare break in tradition, as the club prioritizes league play. Traditionally, Real Madrid is represented at ...

© Aurelien Meunier/Getty ImagesKylian Mbappé awarding Alexia Putellas with the Ballon D'Or Trophy during the Ballon D'Or Ceremony at Theatre du Chatelet on November ...

Real Madrid stands firm on its Ballon d'Or position. Here’s the full story. In less than two weeks, the 2025 Ballon d'Or gala will take place in Paris. But before then, the trophy organizers and Real ...

Since August 7, when the list of the 30 Ballon d'Or nominees was revealed, Real Madrid has remained silent. Now we know why! Last year, Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior experienced what they saw as a ...

Kylian Mbappé (left) and Jude Bellingham were two of Real Madrid’s best players last season. / IMAGO/Guillermo Martinez Seven Real Madrid players are up for awards at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony, ...