Data vs Drama: Who Are the Real Best Players in the World Right Now?

As the Ballon d’Or shortlist once again ignites global football discourse, a quick glance at the data suggests a very different picture of elite performance this past season.

UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Season Preview

The UEFA Champions League 2025/26 kicks off with high expectations, fresh transfers, and tactical intrigue. Europe’s top clubs chase continental glory, while emerging talents and returning managers add excitement to the world’s most prestigious football tournament.

Euro 2000 Final – France’s Golden Goal Triumph 

The Euro 2000 final was unforgettable: France defeated Italy with David Trezeguet’s golden goal. It was a dramatic ending, turning Italian hope into heartbreak, and securing France’s dominance at the turn of the millennium.

Interview with Nico Cantor: Numbers Don’t Lie, Powered by Sofascore

CBS Sports host Nico Cantor introduces Numbers Don’t Lie, powered by Sofascore. In this interview, he explains how advanced analytics will shape football debates, highlight stars like Lautaro Martínez and Lamine Yamal, and uncover the truth behind the numbers.

The Magician of Barcelona – Ronaldinho

Ronaldinho was Barcelona’s magician, a player who redefined joy in football. With dazzling dribbles, no-look passes, and impossible goals, he enchanted fans worldwide, bringing back glory to Barça and leaving an everlasting smile on the game.

Juventus–Inter (in Turin): The 5 Most Unforgettable Matches of the Last 30 Years

Excitement, controversy and legendary moments. The Derby d’Italia in Turin has defined many eras of Italian football. Five matches from the last thirty years tell the story of the great rivalry between Juventus and Inter, a true symbol of history and prestige.

Sofascore Fantasy Launches for the Champions League

Sofascore Fantasy expands to the Champions League. With nine competitions covered, 46 markets available to play and nearly half a million teams already created, fans worldwide can now manage their dream squads using live data and weekly challenges.

Loan Moves – A Stepping Stone or a Career Trap?

Loan moves can be a stepping stone to gain experience and first-team minutes, but they can also become traps that slow a player’s career and create professional instability.

CBS Launches Numbers Don’t Lie – A New Stats Show Powered by Sofascore

CBS and Sofascore expand their partnership with Numbers Don’t Lie, a new stats-driven football show hosted by Nico Cantor. From the U.S. national team to the Champions League, football is explained through data and stories that numbers reveal.

What Happens When a Referee Makes a Mistake?

When a referee makes a mistake, it can affect the outcome of the match, spark controversies among players, fans, and media, and call the fairness of the game into question. Wrong decisions often linger in public debate.

Brazilian Youth Competition Increases Digitalization with Torneo by Sofascore

The Alcans Cup, created by I9 FC, partnered with Torneo by Sofascore to modernize youth football in Brazil. With real-time stats, digital player profiles, and fan engagement, the competition shows how technology transforms grassroots football.