Exploring the World's Weirdest Soccer Leagues and Championship Formats
December 11, 2025 11:36Discover unique soccer league systems like 8 champions in Argentina, points for losing in Guadeloupe, midseason relegation in Moldova, and more!
Discover unique soccer league systems like 8 champions in Argentina, points for losing in Guadeloupe, midseason relegation in Moldova, and more!
Sadio Mané rejected a move to Manchester United due to concerns about playing time ahead of Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie, and Ángel Di María, opting for Liverpool instead.
LAFC's powerful attack led by Son Heung-min and Denis Bouanga rises in ESPN's MLS Power Rankings. Find out if they broke into the top five.
Discover the extraordinary journeys of soccer's journeyman players who have changed clubs 51 times, played past 50, set world records, and played on every continent.
Discover the top 13 questionable soccer transfers of the summer window, including overpaid players like Cunha and Isak, with potential negative differentials between fees and market values.
Fans showcased impressive tifos in the Premier League's opening weekend, including tributes, motivational messages, and cultural references.
Diego Luna's standout performance in the Gold Cup has elevated him in the USMNT ranks. Luna, a Mexican-American, anticipates his first clash with El Tri in the upcoming final.
Diego Luna leads the U.S. men's national team to a 2-1 victory over Guatemala in the Gold Cup semifinal, securing a spot in the final. Despite challenges, the USMNT showcased resilience and determination.
Follow live updates from the Concacaf Gold Cup semifinal between the United States and Guatemala at Energizer Park in St. Louis.
Performance at the Club World Cup may not accurately reflect top clubs' 2025-26 season potential, as highlighted by player comparisons and historical preseason outcomes.
Following PSG's UEFA Champions League win, questions arise about the future direction under Qatari owners. Will they stay, double down, or exit after achieving their mission in club football?
Thousands of Roma and Sinti from across Europe gather in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer to celebrate patron saint Sint Sara, missing Dutch traveler Jan Dam, known as the last true gypsy.
A severe storm in Missouri, USA, claims multiple lives and leaves over 100,000 households without power. National Weather Service issues warnings for extreme weather conditions in the Midwest and East Coast.
The remarkably well-preserved body of Saint Theresa of Jesus, buried over 440 years ago, is exhibited to the public after being unearthed in Spain, stunning experts with near-perfect preservation.
Stay updated with live scores, highlights, and stats of the Minnesota United FC vs. Inter Miami CF MLS game on ESPN.
Vancouver Whitecaps lead the latest MLS Power Rankings, while Seattle Sounders and Philadelphia Union climb up after impressive performances. Check out the key highlights and team positions.
The graftombe of the late Pope Francis, made from marbles of Liguria, will be a modest tomb in Rome's Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, reflecting his wishes for simplicity.
A detailed analysis ranks Premier League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and Ligue 1 teams by sprint distances, highlighting the impact on performance and potential fatigue issues.
Check out the latest MLS Power Rankings with Vancouver leading after demolishing Austin. Catch up on key matches and player performances.
Check out the latest MLS Power Rankings for 2025 with Charlotte's impressive performance and Vancouver's surprises.
Veo's People's Puskas Award unveils the top 8 amateur goals of 2024, highlighting remarkable moments from nonleague and amateur games worldwide.
Blind man in Canada undergoes innovative tooth procedure to regain vision, sparking hope for the visually impaired.
A blind Canadian man may regain his sight by using his own tooth in a rare surgical procedure.
A 25-year-old woman from Florida, missing since last summer, was found in a unique way in New York City.
World Health Organization announces a rise in lung cancer cases among non-smokers, attributing it to air pollution. Adenocarcinoma identified as a major subtype in non-smokers.
Research reveals weight loss injections can tackle multiple health problems, like heart diseases and dementia, but also pose risks.
An Ikea store has unexpectedly appeared in a shopping mall in the North Korean capital, Pyongyang. However, the Swedish furniture giant claims to have no knowledge of it. The mall also features a 'Travel Store' with suitcases, sparking curiosity.
Learn about the polar vortex phenomenon, its impact in the US, and the possibility of it affecting the Netherlands.
A heavy winter storm is sweeping through central and eastern parts of the United States, bringing temperatures as low as minus 18 degrees and snow levels of more than half a meter. Millions of Americans are affected by the extreme winter weather.
Monte Napoleone in Milan has surpassed Fifth Avenue in New York City as the world's most expensive shopping street, with a rental price of 20,000 euros per square meter.