a fresh face is expected to lift the golden ball. So, who’s in the running to be crowned world soccer's best in 2025? Here, Sports Illustrated ranks the 15 leading contenders based on their form ...

Borussia Dortmund, led by veteran defender Mats Hummels, ousted Kylian Mbappe's Paris Saint-Germain in a ... glory to PSG's Qatari owners - the soccer club's ultimate aim. Hummels, who helped ...

Players who finished just behind the Manchester City star, such as Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham ... Not only does Alvarez put the ball in the net at a high rate, but he's also an exceptional ...