Soccer, according to Simon Critchley’s new book “What We Think About When We Think About Soccer,” is “working-class ballet.” Likewise, Critchley is what one might call a “working-class philosopher,” ...

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Jose Mourinho took to channeling the musings of a famous German philosopher on Friday to remind critics he is still the "special one." The Manchester United manager is under ...

A soccer club that for decades was identified with regional pride has morphed into a global phenomenon, in large part through its philosophy as well as through its players and fans. “Més que un club,” ...

The proper name for soccer, which goes back to the formal organization of the game in England in the 1860s, is “association football.” The fact that we omit the first word shows that we miss the key ...

LANDOVER, Md. — The world of soccer never thought it would see the day, but, yes, a US national team manager was recently in Brazil instructing the best Brazilians how to play modern soccer. No ...

Ahead of the San Jose Earthquakes vs. Real Salt Lake match in the Round of 16 of the MLS is Back Tournament, the staff at MLS Español sat down with charismatic Quakes manager Matias Almeyda for a ...

Sunday morning marked the passing of Socrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveira, better known simply as Socrates. The Brazilian midfielder was 57. He is survived by his wife and six sons.