Sports ❯ Soccer ❯ Media

Public Perception

Criticism Social Media Social Media Influence Player Criticism Fan Reactions Criticism of Athletes Celebrity Status Football Criticism Fan Relations Racism

Mbappé Says Racist Abuse After Euro Miss Nearly Drove Him to Quit France

The star says a tense meeting with federation chief Noël Le Graët convinced him to keep playing for France.

Neymar’s 2026 World Cup Hopes Fading as Brazil Staff Doubt His Readiness

Van Persie Defends Sterling After Feyenoord Debut, Urges Patience

Carlos Baleba Says Transfer Talk Hurt Form as Manchester United Links Expected to Reignite

Kaizer Chiefs’ Kaze Rebukes Critics After Win, Predicts End‑Season Apologies

Rafael Nadal Urges Lamine Yamal to Surround Himself With Truth-Tellers

Toni Kroos Says He Often Warned Vinícius Júnior His Behavior Could Hurt Real Madrid

Spain Drops Lamine Yamal After Unconsulted Procedure as De la Fuente Rebukes Barça

Pio Esposito’s Rapid Rise Puts Inter’s 20-Year-Old Striker in Frame for Roma

Mbappé Publicly Defends Lamine Yamal, Urges Privacy for 18-Year-Old

Rudi Völler Sets Exit Date as DFB Sport Director After Euro 2028

Lamine Yamal Pushes Back on Flick’s ‘Egos’ Warning as Spain Boss and Carvajal Offer Public Support

Lionesses Prepare for Euro2025 as Players Shield Themselves from Online Abuse

Pulisic Calls Criticism Over Gold Cup Withdrawal ‘Way Out of Line’

Cristiano Ronaldo Faces Backlash After Calling Saudi Pro League Superior to Ligue 1