Kevin Lamour, key FIFA official who criticised Infantino’s World Cup plans, leaves role
Kevin Lamour has left his position as chief operating officer at FIFA. Lamour’s departure comes after the FIFA…
Vinicius Junior signs new Real Madrid contract to 2032
Real Madrid have confirmed that Vinicius Junior has signed a new long-term contract with the club, which runs…
Mauricio Pochettino, U.S. Soccer ‘close’ on deal to renew USMNT coach: Sources
A deal between U.S. Soccer and Mauricio Pochettino for the Argentine to continue as U.S. men’s national team…
Real Madrid working on deal to sign Rodri from Manchester City
Real Madrid are working on a deal to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri. At this stage club-to-club talks…
The Lionel Messi I know, by one of his closest childhood friends
Leandro Benitez was a childhood friend of Lionel Messi and played alongside the Argentina star in the youth…
English FA, UEFA urged to quit Gianni Infantino’s ‘broken’ FIFA by UK party leader
The Liberal Democrats have called on the English Football Association and UEFA to quit FIFA and set up…
The story behind Erling Haaland and his taxidermy raccoon: ‘Lock the doors, let’s make this special’
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. Norway star Erling Haaland…
Has Lionel Messi ended GOAT debate? Why have star coaches been outshone? Day 35 recap
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app Argentina are through to…
Thomas Tuchel is guilty of orchestrating England’s craven World Cup demise
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app The logic of the…
Football meets international football: Ranking every NFL soccer-style crossover jersey from 1-32
As the North America-hosted World Cup wraps up, another set of crossover jerseys have arrived and with it…
What comes next for Christian Pulisic, the U.S. soccer star who can never live up to the hype?
If you walk around Times Square and stand in the glow of the commercials flashing all around, it’s…
Harry Kane confirms round of golf with Donald Trump: ‘A pretty surreal experience’
England captain Harry Kane has confirmed he played a round of golf with President Donald Trump. President Trump…