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 #79
Welcome to the 79th edition of The Athletic’s Friday quiz question. At the end of every week, we’ll…
The Athletic’s Friday football quiz question #78
Welcome to the 78th edition of The Athletic’s Friday quiz question. At the end of every week, we’ll…
England’s Esme Morgan on making America home and why she loves the Jacksonville Jaguars
Ask someone why they support a sports team and the reasons can vary; proximity, family connections or, sometimes,…
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…
Coalition of 50 athletes sign letter calling for Israel’s suspension from football
A coalition of 50 professional athletes, including Crystal Palace midfielder Cheick Doucoure and former Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech,…
Marshall Islands, last country without a football team, play first 11-a-side game in U.S.
The Marshall Islands, the last country in the world without a football team, have played their first ever…
The Athletic’s Friday football quiz question #67
Welcome to the 67th edition of The Athletic’s Friday quiz question. At the end of every week, we’ll…
Football Architects: Tom Byer, the American coach behind Japan’s technical revolution
This is the final part of a six-part series looking at figures who have played a pivotal role…
Why are football’s player unions so powerless compared with U.S. sports?
FIFA president Gianni Infantino spent much of the summer strolling around the U.S. at the Club World Cup,…
Capos, ‘soft hooligans’ and a lot of noise – the rise of away fans in women’s football
Even before Finland’s group match against 2025 European Championship hosts Switzerland kicked off, Melissa Platt’s voice is almost…
Football Architects: How the sport’s data pioneers convinced the world to take notice
This is the fourth of a six-part series looking at figures who have played a pivotal role in…