It Took 39 Deaths at Heysel Stadium for Europe to Crack Down on English Soccer Hooligans

The 1985 European Cup final was played after rioting led to the death of 39 fans in Brussels, Belgium.

John Moriello  •  29 May 2020
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird Are America’s Most Successful Sports Couple

Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird have led U.S. teams to multiple international championships in soccer and basketball, respectively.

John Moriello  •  26 May 2020
Fake Crowd Noise, Missed Handball Highlight Bayern Munich’s Win Over Borussia Dortmund

Bayern Munich defeated Borussia Dortmund 1-0 Tuesday, but realistic crowd noise and a blatant missed handball stole the show.

Jack Dougherty  •  26 May 2020
What Is Robert Lewandowski’s Net Worth?

Robert Lewandowski has been in the Bundesliga for a decade and has become one of the top goal scorers in the world. What is Robert Lewandowski’s net worth?

Kyle Dalton  •  26 May 2020
Soccer Team Is Fined a Record Amount for Bringing Sex Dolls to a Game

The FC Seoul soccer team was fined a record amount by the Korean League over the placement of sex dolls in the stadium.

John Moriello  •  21 May 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo Edges out Lionel Messi in Terms of Potential Instagram Earning Power

In the world of soccer, few stars are bigger than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The Juventus striker, however, has an advantage on Instagram.

Joe Kozlowski  •  20 May 2020
LeBron James Has Made Tens of Millions as Owner of Liverpool FC

LeBron James has been successful in both basketball and business. As owner of Liverpool FC, James’ stake in the club has increased in value by tens of millions of dollars in recent years.

Kyle Dalton  •  20 May 2020
Soccer Star Brandi Chastain Has 20 Percent of Her Net Worth Tied up in 1 Souvenir

Brandi Chastain was responsible for one of the most memorable moments in U.S. women’s sports history.

John Moriello  •  05 May 2020
Mike Piazza Used His $70 Million Net Worth to Buy an Italian Soccer Team but Drove It Into Bankruptcy

During his time in Major League Baseball, Mike Piazza earned millions. His stint as an Italian soccer owner, however, was much less successful.

Joe Kozlowski  •  28 Apr 2020