World Cup last 16 bracket predictions: Picking biggest shocks, best games and who wins
The last 16 of the World Cup is set and some of soccer’s biggest sides are still fighting…
Is this the best USMNT ever? Are World Cup win-or-go-home games bringing back the fun? Day 21 recap
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app There’s only one place…
Manchester City agree £116m deal to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest
Manchester City have agreed a £116million ($153m) deal to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. The fee —…
The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more
Welcome to the fourth 2026 summer window edition of The Transfer DealSheet. Our team of dedicated writers, including…
Liverpool ready to offer package approaching €100m for Yan Diomande
Liverpool have intensified their pursuit of RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande, expressing a willingness to put forward a…
Why do European soccer clubs change coaches so much more than U.S. teams?
This is the time of year when coaches in European football’s top-five leagues can finally catch their breath,…
UEFA bans Azerbaijani club Turan Tovuz from Conference League over match-fixing case
Turan Tovuz said it would appeal UEFA’s verdict to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) KURT DESPLENTER/BELGA…
The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more
Welcome to the first 2026 summer window edition of The Transfer DealSheet. Our team of dedicated writers, including…
Jose Mourinho signs contract as new Real Madrid head coach
Jose Mourinho has signed his contract to become the next head coach of Real Madrid. Mourinho, 63, signed…
Inside Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea appointment and why Liverpool did not turn to manager seeking ‘mentality monsters’
The Athletic has live coverage of Chelsea vs. Tottenham and Bournemouth vs. Manchester City. It is rare for…
Jose Mourinho set for advanced talks with Florentino Perez over Real Madrid deal
Jose Mourinho is set to meet Real Madrid president Florentino Perez next week with an expectation he will…
Chelsea star told to leave immediately over Champions League failure 'amid Barcelona interest' – London Evening Standard
Chelsea star told to leave immediately over Champions League failure ‘amid Barcelona interest’ London Evening StandardChelsea star told to…