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Football’s best up-and-coming managers: Thiago Motta, a fascinating tactician
This is the first article in a six-part series looking at some…
Playing out from the back: Why teams do it and is it worth the risk?
Picture the scene: a team has been awarded a goal kick. The…
Robert Lewandowski was Barcelona’s big post-Messi gamble. It hasn’t entirely paid off
“Everything Robert won at Bayern Munich, the goals he scored, it was…
Sir Jim Ratcliffe on Man United, Old Trafford, Sheikh Jassim and Mason Greenwood: Full transcript
On Tuesday evening, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS completed their purchase of…
Mbappe is leaving PSG: Thank god that’s finally over
Ice ages haven’t lasted as long as this. Kylian Mbappe to Real…
Xavi’s Barcelona resignation: The full story behind his decision to step down in June
“President, I’d like to speak with you.” Barcelona’s traumatic 5-3 home defeat…
Which players can now sign pre-contract agreements for Bosman moves?
Follow live coverage of Liverpool vs Newcastle in the Premier League today…
One year of Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia
It was one of those rare days when nothing comes off for…
Champions League draw analysis: City thrilled, Barca-Napoli dream tie and predictions
The draw for the last 16 of the Champions League was made…
Marie-Louise Eta – Union Berlin's quiet Champions League trailblazer
This season, The Athletic is following Union Berlin, a Bundesliga club from the former East…
Moment brawl erupts between Newcastle & PSG fans before Champions League clash
A HUGE brawl between Newcastle and PSG fans erupted in Paris last…
‘I visualised the stadium enclosed by rock’: How they carved Braga’s home into granite
The most significant of Braga’s many hilltops is the Sanctuary of Bom…
Celtic v Lazio: A political powderkeg
In April 1945, in the last months of World War II in…
Property, prosperity, power – Saudi influence in Newcastle stretches far beyond football
Newcastle is changing. It is happening on the pitch — from rock…
Why everyone wants Xabi Alonso as their next head coach
From the relegation zone to being level on points with Bayern Munich…
Why Manchester United did not sign Harry Kane: Ten Hag’s top target but scouts pushed back
There were staff at Manchester United who believed signing Harry Kane would…
Juventus Need A Youth Movement, And The Kids Have Proven They Are Alright
TURIN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 02: Vitinha of PSG shields the ball from…
Inter Milan May Need To Win Champions League Matches To Earn Its $1 Billion Sale Valuation
Inter Milan vs. AC Milan. Where are the mirrors? (Photo by Mike…
Buyer’s Remorse For FC Barcelona After Summer Of Transfer Gambles
Barcelona’s Spanish coach Xavi gestures prior the Spanish league football match between…