Why is Messi the goat? Argentina’s captain led his country to a third World Cup at Qatar 2022, emulating his compatriot Diego Maradona’s singular genius 36 years earlier. The Game columnist Andy Murray explores what Messi’s triumph means for his legacy.
At EURO 2024, a 39-year-old CR7 will feature at the European Championships for a record sixth time. The Game Magazine columnist Andy Murray investigates what motivates the Portugal captain as he seeks a second continental crown.
From Alonso to Zidane, Allofs to Zoff, some of the biggest names have shone in the European Championships’ 64 years, but what of the lesser-heralded players, managers, fans and administrators? The Game Magazine columnist Andy Murray runs down some of the unsung heroes whose stories last the ages.
The EURO 2024 hosts, Germany, open against the Tartan Army, a tough Group B for Spain and Italy, a newcomer and a lot of quality around the table. Here is all you need to know about the Group Stage of the EURO 2024 in Germany.
An international tournament presents national teams with an opportunity to take the field in special strips. With the EURO 2024 approaching, The Game Magazine took a trip down memory lane to look at some of the iconic kits and classics of past tournaments.
Hot summer days, public viewings in the sun and ice-cold beverages in the vibrant city centers. When Germany last hosted a football tournament, the FIFA World Cup 2006, it was titled a summer fairytale, or Sommermärchen, by the Germans, because of the unique atmosphere around the country. Now it's their turn again to host the upcoming UEFA EURO 2024. A nostalgic recollection of childhood memories by our German writer Johannes Häring.
Voted by more than 3,000 fans, IMAGO and FanQ are pleased to unveil the winner of the “Sports Image of the Month January,” a celebration of unforgettable moments in sports and the photographers who capture them. The winning photo for January, taken by Marcel von Fehrn captures a pivotal 3:3 equalizer by Hamburger SV attacker Robert Glatzel from behind the goal, receiving an average rating of 3.54 out of five stars.
The rise of the Spanish women's football team to World Cup glory in 2023 is not just a tale of sporting triumph but also a narrative of significant advancements in both the cultural perception and the structural development of women's football.
From the San Mamés to the Mestalla thrives a land, where the sun sets late and buzzing football noise echoes through the lively calles and vibrant alleys. In Spain, the passion for football transcends the boundaries of mere fandom. In Madrid, Barcelona and every village in between, the spirit for fútbol runs deep in one’s soul.
Read in IMAGO Zine: La Liga Edition, a personal account from photographer Bagu Blanco, who captured one of the most iconic moments in Lionel Messi’s career.
