Soccer

From the subtle to the ostentatious, tattoos are a fixture in international soccer

Pamela Anderson writes a letter to Putin, Japan gets a less embarrassing PM, plus a Lou Reed concert for dogs

Nike’s new three-minute ad is the latest in the company’s ongoing effort to beat Adidas at soccer

Fans show their support

Can’t make it to South Africa? Here are a few places in Canada where real soccer fans gather.

Embellishing injuries, although illegal, is all part of the game

The sport has more than a few dirty secrets

Lionel Messi is the most feared and most admired man in the tournament. Could he be the best ever?

The World Cup is fuelling the hopes and dreams of an entire continent

Will the ‘WAGs’ steal a place in the World Cup spotlight?