Morocco want to be football’s new superpower. The path will be a challenging one
Follow all of The Athletic’s AFCON coverage here When the French arrived in Rabat at the start of…
Does surprise AFCON schedule change really benefit African football?
When arriving 55 minutes late for his press briefing in Rabat on Saturday afternoon, ahead of the 2025…
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 Erling Haaland the greatest goalscorer in English football history?
Erling Haaland is undoubtedly one of English football’s greatest goalscorers, with his feats and achievements since joining Manchester…
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…