Folarin Balogun’s move to Everton off after USMNT striker decides against transfer
Everton’s move for Folarin Balogun is off after the United States men’s national team striker decided against the…
Why Newcastle are signing Matias Fernandez-Pardo, the ‘alpha’ target they feared was unattainable
In the words of one Newcastle United insider, they are on course to land their “alpha” transfer target.…
Liverpool finalise transfer agreement to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG
Liverpool have finalised an agreement to sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain. The Merseyside club will pay a…
UEFA Champions League 2026-27 draw: When it is, and the new rule affecting Arsenal and Liverpool
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026-27 Champions League draw. It’s been a long summer of football…
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…
Serene Mbappe and emotional Messi are going goal for goal (and miss for miss) in World Cup chase
When the World Cup holds up a mirror to Kylian Mbappe, it’s as if he sees Lionel Messi.…
Kylian Mbappe calls out ‘blatant racism’ of Paraguayan senator for ‘colonised Cameroonian’ remark
Kylian Mbappe has described Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla as “despicable” and “racist” after she called the France captain…
Victorious Mbappe levels Messi in World Cup golden boot race, did Paraguay’s tactics go too far?
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. Kylian Mbappe moved level…
In a World Cup of chaos, France look unstoppable
During the first knockout games of the FIFA World Cup, games have been decided in chaos, often by…
Crystal Palace to appoint Pierre Sage as Oliver Glasner replacement
Sage has caught the eye of other Premier League clubs looking for a manager capable of coping with…
Arsenal told two major weaknesses in PSG team they must exploit to win Champions League
Arsenal must target Paris Saint-Germain’s disappointing goalkeeper and one of their weak centre-backs to win the Champions League.…
Liverpool told to ‘break bank and do anything’ to get manager to replace Arne Slot by former player
Liverpool should ‘do anything’ to bring in Luis Enrique as their next manager if Arne Slot eventually gets…