Any changes to football’s rules have to improve the sport’s entertainment value without sacrificing any of its sacrosanct characteristics. A tactical timeout would add drama inside the stadium, emboldening the in-game influence of the manager and make the captaincy more of a strategic role rather than just a ceremonial one.

For us, there can be no doubt that Courtois currently ranks as the best goalkeeper on the planet. While Kylian Mbappe stole the headlines for Real Madrid after their recent 3-0 triumph over Athletic Club, it was Courtois who caught our attention.

Veteran French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is staying at Los Angeles FC after agreeing to a contract extension through the 2026 season with an option for 2027. The Major League Soccer club announced the deal Thursday.

When Liverpool sealed the Premier League title in April with a 5-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield, Alisson followed another goalkeeping great into one particular record book. The 32-year-old became the first goalkeeper since Manchester United’s ...