Ukraine condemns FIFA’s Gianni Infantino, call him ‘moral degenerate’ over Russia ban comments
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received condemnation from leaders in Ukrainian politics and sports after stating his desire…
How NFL stadiums are transforming for the 2026 World Cup
In the seven months between one American football season and the next, NFL stadiums are typically busy. They…
The football word of the year, 2000-2025: Park the bus, raumdeuter, prawn sandwich brigade
Every so often, a football pundit goes viral for laying into the ‘new words’ the game has developed…
Is it ‘soccer’ or ‘football?’ President Trump wants to rename the NFL
President Trump raised the question of whether American football should be called something else. Anna Moneymaker / Getty…
How we will be watching football in 2035
I am a lot like my dad. We enjoy similar things, we are the same shape, and we…
Steve McClaren quits as Jamaica coach after falling short of direct World Cup qualification
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Steve McClaren has quit as coach of the Jamaican national team after the Reggae Boyz…
The Athletic’s Friday football quiz question #76
Welcome to the 76th edition of The Athletic’s Friday quiz question. At the end of every week, we’ll…