Grant Wahl

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Lionel Messi in His Own Words

The five-time world player of the year shares his excitement about playing in the U.S. during Copa América—and how he hopes the trip ends Argentina’s trophy drought

By As told to Grant Wahl

Desert Storm

Eight years before kickoff, 
 the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is already plagued by concerns about heat, corruption and human rights. Will it really happen?

By Grant Wahl

The Two Brazils

Preparations for the next football World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games have exposed deep divisions within the country.

By Grant Wahl
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