Lucas G. de Moraes

Founder and editor of Soccer Addicted. Lucas leads the newsroom that combines AI drafting with human review: every article published across the six editions passes through his editorial judgment.

Cristiano Ronaldo hints at when he plans to retire

At 41, Portuguese star admits the 2026/27 season could be his last and is already planning life after football

News·2h ago

Arsenal thrash City 3-0 to win Community Shield

Gunners dominate Manchester City in Cardiff, win the Community Shield and start the season with a convincing performance

News·3h ago

Arsenal face Manchester City in Community Shield on Sunday

Premier League champions Arsenal meet FA Cup holders Manchester City in Sunday's Community Shield, a curtain-raiser with mixed season history.

News·7h ago

Palmeiras Fall 3-2 to Fluminense, Now Winless in Four

Palmeiras' 3-2 loss to Fluminense at the Maracanã extended their winless run to four matches, with the Libertadores now central to avoiding a crisis.

Analysis·7h ago

Flamengo v Cruzeiro sell out Maracanã for Libertadores decider

Tickets for the Flamengo-Cruzeiro Copa Libertadores round of 16 decider at the Maracanã have sold out, with more than 70,000 fans expected.

News·29h ago

Liverpool confirm £1.65bn sale of 30% stake to Bezos-backed group

FSG has sealed the sale of a third of Liverpool to a consortium including Jeff Bezos, valuing the club above £5bn.

News·37h ago

Derby and Clasico in Football: Meaning and the Biggest Rivalries

A derby is about geography, a clasico about prestige. Where both words come from, how they really differ and which rivalries define world football.

Explainers·38h ago

Why Football Matches Last 90 Minutes: The Origin of the Clock

Football is played in two halves of 45 minutes because of a Victorian compromise. Here is how Law 7 works, why the clock never stops and what added time really means.

Explainers·39h ago

World Cup vs Champions League: Which Title Is Worth More?

One trophy arrives once every four years and belongs to a nation, the other rewards the best club side each season. A balanced look at what each prize really proves.

Comparisons·39h ago

Clean sheet: what it means and why goalkeepers live for it

Clean sheet explained: what it means, how it is credited to a goalkeeper, when it does not count and why keepers treasure it above every save.

Explainers·39h ago