Michael Olise And France Are Soccer’s Greatest Evangelists

Though the emotional appeal of soccer is immediate and visceral, especially in the shortcut-to-passion context of an international tournament like the World Cup, the real richness of the game is subtle. The uninitiated often find it difficult to access that depth. For better and for worse, the ball hypnotizes the novice eye. This is good, … Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes soccer’s first billionaire – Socialite Life

The G.O.A.T. debate just got a whole lot richer. Cristiano Ronaldo has officially become the first soccer player to join the exclusive billionaire club, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. At 40 years old, the Portuguese superstar’s net worth has hit a staggering $1.4 billion, putting him in some seriously elite company. So what pushed … Read more