Barcelona open to selling Ferran Torres to avoid additional payment to Manchester City
Barcelona are open to selling Ferran Torres this summer because extending his contract would force them to make…
Kylian Mbappe calls out ‘blatant racism’ of Paraguayan senator for ‘colonised Cameroonian’ remark
The Athletic has live coverage of USMNT vs Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kylian Mbappe has…
The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more
Welcome to the fifth 2026 summer window edition of The Transfer DealSheet. Our team of dedicated writers, including…
Robert Lewandowski agrees to Chicago Fire move, will sign two-year deal with MLS club
Poland international striker Robert Lewandowski has agreed to a deal with the Chicago Fire and will join the…
U.S. are (unofficial) world champions – and will we see a new World Cup winner? Day 9 Recap
The Athletic has live coverage of Germany vs Ivory Coast at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On day…
Meet Liverpool’s £34m signing Victor Munoz, the Spain winger that Newcastle wanted
A version of this piece was first published in April 2026. It has been updated to reflect Liverpool…
Liverpool trigger Victor Munoz’s £34m release clause at Osasuna
Liverpool are set to sign Spain international winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna after triggering his €40million (£34.6m) release…
Lamine Yamal has changed. The schoolboy at Euro 2024 is now a World Cup superstar
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. At his first major…
Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada, unable to play in Ghana’s World Cup opener
Thomas Partey will play no part in Ghana’s first World Cup game in Toronto as he has been…
Ranking the top 50 players at the 2026 World Cup: From Dembele to Kane, but do Messi and Ronaldo feature?
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. Everyone loves the World…
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…
Florentino Perez re-elected Real Madrid president after first member vote in 20 years
Florentino Perez has been re-elected Real Madrid president, winning 65 per cent of the votes in an electoral…