Who is the most underrated player in world football?
It was a bold statement from Trent Alexander-Arnold. “He is undoubtedly the most underrated footballer on the planet,”…
Business of Football: Premier League’s ‘worrying concentration of talent’, EFL’s prized assets
When I started this column a couple of years ago I made it clear that this was an…
Football lawmakers vote for countdowns to combat timewasting and to increase VAR powers
Football’s lawmakers attempts to combat timewasting will subject substitutions, throw-ins and goal-kicks to time limits from this summer.…
Vinicius Jr cuts a lonely, weary figure on another ugly night for football
Half an hour after the final whistle at the Estadio da Luz, Vinicius Junior was already showered and…
Real Madrid, Man Utd and a World Cup: Football’s wild coaching landscape and hiring dilemmas
Maybe it shouldn’t have come as too much of a surprise that Thomas Tuchel committed to England until…
NFL set for return to Real Madrid’s Bernabeu in 2026: Sources
The NFL is set to stage a game at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu stadium during the 2026 season.…
The BookKeeper: Real Madrid, the world’s richest football club, analysed like never before
Chris Weatherspoon is The Athletic’s first dedicated football finance writer. Chris is a chartered accountant who uses his…
What it costs to watch football on television in the UK and the US in 2025
Watching live sport on TV has arguably never been more accessible than it is today. The Premier League…
NFL at Real Madrid: Key questions around Miami Dolphins ‘home’ game in Spain
Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu stadium will host its first NFL game on Sunday, with the Miami Dolphins and…
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Reading a football scout’s notebooks: Spotting Rodri and Benzema, and why data needs context
The reports are beautifully presented, meticulously preserved in ring-bound notepads. Each match is recorded over two pages: home…
Taylor Swift, NFL and Starbucks: Real Madrid’s big plan for their Bernabeu brand
To many, Real Madrid’s iconic home ground has always been, simply, the Bernabeu. Now, the Spanish giants have…