Folarin Balogun and the rise of a U.S. World Cup star told by his team-mates and coaches
The Athletic has live coverage of USMNT vs Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “The goal he…
Victorious Mbappe levels Messi in World Cup golden boot race, did Paraguay’s tactics go too far?
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. Kylian Mbappe moved level…
Marseille suspends Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for Le Havre match
Aubameyang is Marseille’s second-top scorer Miguel Medina/AFP via Getty Images Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been suspended for Marseille’s trip…
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,”…
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…