Trump’s talk of threats to Iran’s football team exposes Infantino’s strategy of cozying up to the U.S. president
When FIFA leader Gianni Infantino gifted Donald Trump a specially created Peace Prize at December’s World Cup draw,…
Why don’t more football teams place players on the side of the box for penalties?
When Arsenal Women won the inaugural Women’s Champions Cup at the Emirates last month with a 3-2 victory…
Paulo Fonseca: From a nine-month ban to rebuilding Lyon’s reputation – ‘Football is a pleasure’
At the end of their 13th consecutive victory, a visibly emotional Paulo Fonseca waved a Lyon scarf in…
Michael O’Neill is managing two football teams in very different positions. Can it work?
Blackburn Rovers’ appointment of Michael O’Neill as the Championship club’s new head coach has raised a few eyebrows…
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 Athletic’s Friday football quiz question #91
Welcome to the 91st edition of The Athletic’s Friday quiz question. At the end of every week, we’ll…
Football’s sleeping pills problem: ‘My usage was ridiculous – I was in La La Land’
“I had a six-month period when it was just crazy, my usage was ridiculous. I was completely blacked…
Football’s newest league crosses borders – and may set a blueprint for the sport’s future
Last weekend, a new international league kicked off. Eight clubs from seven nations across Oceania — the vast…
The Athletic’s Friday football quiz question #89
Welcome to the 89th edition of The Athletic’s Friday quiz question. At the end of every week, we’ll…
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…