Lionel Messi at the Club World Cup makes sense – but how he got there is ridiculous
FIFA isn’t hiding it anymore.When you’re in desperate need of a big broadcast deal and some major American sponsors in ...
Tag: Premier League
The tragic death of George Baldock in Greece: Loss and confusion after ‘one of the darkest days’
At Astakos restaurant in Glyfada, on the edge of the promenade in this quiet Athens suburb, a waiter is busy ...
How England hired ‘outstanding’ Thomas Tuchel – and why not everyone is happy about it
When Gareth Southgate resigned the day after the Euro 2024 final, the Football Association had a huge task ahead of ...
Thomas Tuchel: England have hired a ‘winner’ but that is no guarantee in international football
At least Thomas Tuchel is likely to be spared the kind of reception that awaited Sven-Goran Eriksson when the Swede ...
Mauricio Pochettino’s week of ‘speaking about confidence’ pays off for Musah and USMNT
It is a rarity to see Yunus Musah without a smile. An ear-to-ear grin is a mostly-permanent feature for the ...
Football and CBD: A complicated relationship
A couple of years ago, Hannah Deacon took a call from a football agent.Deacon, who had no background in football, ...
Chris Kirkland: ‘I was taking 2,500mg of Tramadol a day. I had it in my goalie bag on the pitch’
Chris Kirkland was 13 when his father, Eddie, walked into a betting shop and asked what odds he could get ...
Jurgen Klopp’s move to Red Bull seems surprising but it shouldn’t be
As Liverpool’s manager, Jurgen Klopp did not like long meetings. Rather than sitting around, poring over the latest big decision, ...
Manchester City, Premier League both claim victories after APT ruling delivered
Manchester City and the Premier League are both claiming victories after a ruling regarding the league’s Associated Party Transaction (APT) ...
Sickle cell and football: Why the disease that mainly affects Black people needs more research
This article is part of The Athletic’s series marking UK Black History Month. To view the whole collection, click here.Lassana ...
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