Micky van de Ven and a goal like no other: ‘It was Messi transformed into a centre-back’
Destiny Udogie’s reaction said it all. When a footballer scores a wonder goal and a team-mate raises both…
Liverpool decide ‘U-turn’ on key star’s future as another Reds player’s ‘unfulfilled’ transfer ‘dream’ revealed
According to reports, Liverpool have ‘made a U-turn’ over whether to let a key player leave in 2026…
Arsenal don’t give a damn
It was fitting that the soundtrack to Arsenal’s emergence onto the pitch at Turf Moor evoked a Spaghetti…
Alfie Whiteman: Why I left Spurs and football for a new career as a photographer and director
Alfie Whiteman was never your typical footballer. As Tottenham Hotspur’s third-, fourth- or latterly fifth-choice goalkeeper, the prospects…
Sam Kerr set for Matildas return against Wales after nearly two years out with injury
Sam Kerr dares to dream of winning a second Asian Cup. But first, the superstar Matilda just wants…
Premier League predictions: Man United vs Brighton, Arsenal vs Crystal Palace and the rest of Matchday 9
Welcome to week nine of The Athletic’s Premier League predictions challenge, where Arsenal’s miserly defending has worked wonders…
The Alternative Premier League: No 9 – Who creates big chances, and who misses them?
Welcome to the ninth edition of The Alternative Premier League Table, where each Thursday, Anantaajith Raghuraman analyses the…
How football’s relationship with fatherhood has grown up
Erling Haaland had just scored his 12th goal of the season when he was asked for the secrets…
NBA star Jimmy Butler joins San Diego Wave as a part-owner
For years, Jimmy Butler has been one of the San Diego Wave’s most visible fans. Now, he’s a…
Nottingham Forest sack manager Ange Postecoglou immediately after loss to Chelsea
Australian football manager Ange Postecoglou has been sacked by English Premier League side Nottingham Forest after eight games…
Adelaide United defeats Sydney FC 2-1, Brisbane downs Macarthur on A-League Men opening night
The Airton Andriolo era at Adelaide United has kicked off in the best possible fashion as the Reds…
Fabio Paratici: Why is he back at Tottenham? What about his ban? And how will co-sporting directors work?
On Wednesday morning, Tottenham Hotspur announced that Fabio Paratici had been appointed as their co-sporting director alongside Johan…