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…
Inside Steve McClaren’s Jamaica reign: World Cup failure, paying for staff flights and a hostile end
The excitement of Jamaica potentially qualifying for just their second World Cup was palpable on the gridlocked streets…
Turkey FA bans 102 players across top two divisions in betting investigation
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has banned 102 players from the country’s top two divisions as part of…
England 3 Wales 0: How did Watkins do? Is Anderson a definite starter? Pickford surpasses Banks record
England breezed through their friendly with Wales at Wembley on Thursday, going 3-0 up after 20 minutes. Morgan…
Dean Huijsen out of Spain squad with calf injury, Real Madrid optimistic on El Clasico return
Dean Huijsen has withdrawn from the Spain squad with a calf injury, but Real Madrid remain optimistic the…
Footballers not given enough time off between seasons, players’ union FIFPro says
Football’s top stars are playing too many games, with too much travel and not enough time off between…