Troy Parrott flirts with fantasy on lively Real Betis debut – The Irish Times
Troy Parrott’s Real Betis career was barely a minute old and already it was flirting with fantasy. Included…
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…
How Spain won the World Cup and why Lionel Messi’s Argentina finished up furious
Spain won their first World Cup in extra time in 2010 and they did the same on Sunday…
Spain’s Rodri wins World Cup Golden Ball as Pau Cubarsi, Unai Simon also collect awards
Spain’s players dominated the 2026 World Cup awards, winning three individual accolades after their 1-0 win over Argentina…
How Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot ahead of Lionel Messi at the 2026 World Cup
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect Spain’s 1-0 win over Argentina in the World Cup…
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…
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…
Spain vs. Belgium mega-preview: Predictions, form guide, key players and more
The Athletic has live coverage of Spain vs Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. It’s Spain…
Real Madrid sign Dumfries from Inter Milan | football | SuperSport
Real Madrid signed Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan on Sunday for a reported 20 million euros.…
The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more
Welcome to the second 2026 summer window edition of The Transfer DealSheet. Our team of dedicated writers, including…
Enrique Riquelme interview on his Real Madrid: ‘A new manager, and two signings already agreed’
Two weeks ago, Enrique Riquelme was a virtual unknown among Real Madrid fans. The 37-year-old businessman has built…
Rising star to global icon: who could be the 2026 World Cup’s breakout player?
World Cups are where rising stars of football quickly transform into global icons. Here is a look at…