Why Jurgen Klopp’s ‘one of 83 million’ cap was significant as he names two Germany squads
Jurgen Klopp has named two separate Germany squads for the upcoming Nations League matches in his first act…
Middlesbrough and the meaning of football in troubled times
Five o’clock Saturday, the Riverside Stadium and Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg is fist-pumping a half-bewildered but fully…
Cristiano Ronaldo demands lifetime bans after Ruben Neves taunted with Diogo Jota chants
Cristiano Ronaldo has called for the Saudi Pro League to issue lifetime stadium bans for any fans involved…
‘I find a bit of myself in Sunderland’: Thomas Meunier on his new life in England, a striking past and Balogun
Not many footballers schedule interviews for eight o’clock in the morning. But then, as it soon becomes clear,…
Manchester City confirm Enzo Fernandez signing from Chelsea
Manchester City have confirmed the £125million ($169m) signing of midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea. The Athletic reported earlier…
Cody Gakpo’s Manchester City move off as Liverpool reject £80m bid
Cody Gakpo appears set to stay at Liverpool after the Merseyside club rejected a bid of up to…
Liverpool reach agreement in principle with PSG for £120m Bradley Barcola transfer
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026-27 Champions League draw. Liverpool have reached agreement in principle with…
Liverpool, PSG holding key talks over proposed Bradley Barcola move
Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain are holding key talks in a bid to bring clarity over a proposed transfer…
Barcelona reach €76.5m Rodri transfer agreement in principle with Manchester City
Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle worth €76.5million (£65.3m; $87.8m) with Manchester City for the transfer of…
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…
Mattias Grafstrom tells FIFA staff ‘individuals come and go’ in wake of ‘turmoil’ of Gianni Infantino plan
FIFA secretary-general Mattias Grafstrom has told staff at world football’s governing body that “individuals, unstable moments and unfortunate…
Inside the week that shook Gianni Infantino, FIFA and the football world
The grand announcement was supposed to come on the eve of the World Cup final at the Waldorf…