What happens when President Trump attends major sports events – and why he does it
Editor’s note: This article was first published in September 2025 and has been updated to reflect President Trump’s…
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…
Lionel Messi Tells Tom Brady ‘Insane’ Story Behind Viral Lamine Yamal Baby Photoshoot
If your first thought when seeing the now-viral photo of Lionel Messi bathing Lamine Yamal as an infant…
Trump praises Infantino for ‘great decision’ over Balogun World Cup controversy
The United States president Donald Trump praised Gianni Infantino for “another great decision” by enabling Folarin Balogun to…
Spain vs. Argentina mega-preview: Predictions, form guide, key players and more
Football’s greatest prize is up for grabs at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. It is Spain vs Argentina in…
Inside England’s World Cup: Tuchel clauses, ‘tattoo’ plans and a happy camp clouded by one big regret
The Football Association was not shy in trumpeting its ambition when appointing Thomas Tuchel in October 2024. English…
Lionel Messi sets up stunning World Cup comeback to put Argentina in final, did Tuchel cause England collapse?
Lionel Messi and Argentina will play Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday after they scored twice…
World Cup top scorer: How will Messi, Mbappe, Kane Golden Boot race be decided?
“Sometimes in football, you have to score goals.” There are only four games remaining in the 2026 World…
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…
Argentina risks FIFA punishment for Falkland Islands flag during England win celebrations
Argentina is at risk of being sanctioned by FIFA after its players celebrated with a Falkland Islands banner…
France were supposed to win the World Cup. What went so wrong against Spain?
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app Well, who saw that…
Thomas Tuchel says he held England meeting to clear the air after Norway comments
Thomas Tuchel says he held a meeting with England players on Sunday night to clear the air after…