Former England manager Roy Hodgson, 78, returns to football with Bristol City job
Former England manager Roy Hodgson has been appointed the head coach of Championship side Bristol City for the…
The Athletic’s Friday football quiz question #98
Welcome to the 98th edition of The Athletic’s Friday quiz question. At the end of every week, we’ll…
Iran football team returns home after week-long journey, two players remain in Australia
The majority of the Iranian women’s football team have returned home after a week-long journey back from the…
Welcome to the wild Polish league, where all 18 teams can still win the title… or be relegated
The Athletic has live coverage of Arsenal vs. Everton. There is no doubt that the Ekstraklasa — the…
Why don’t more football teams place players on the side of the box for penalties?
When Arsenal Women won the inaugural Women’s Champions Cup at the Emirates last month with a 3-2 victory…
Paulo Fonseca: From a nine-month ban to rebuilding Lyon’s reputation – ‘Football is a pleasure’
At the end of their 13th consecutive victory, a visibly emotional Paulo Fonseca waved a Lyon scarf in…
Which Barcelona players benefit the most from international football?
With the World Cup fast approaching, dozens of Barcelona’s best players will travel to America this summer looking…
Football’s sleeping pills problem: ‘My usage was ridiculous – I was in La La Land’
“I had a six-month period when it was just crazy, my usage was ridiculous. I was completely blacked…
Football’s newest league crosses borders – and may set a blueprint for the sport’s future
Last weekend, a new international league kicked off. Eight clubs from seven nations across Oceania — the vast…
Senegal 1 Morocco 0: AFCON final’s chaotic walk-off, missed panenka and spectacular winner
Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations for the second time in their history but the final was…
2025’s most revealing football stats: Forest’s unwanted record, Haaland’s strike rate, Howe makes history
Football in 2025 did not disappoint on the numbers front. There was Liverpool’s 20th league title, Tottenham’s first…
The Athletic’s Friday football quiz question #86
Welcome to the 86th edition of The Athletic’s Friday quiz question. At the end of every week, we’ll…