Pep Guardiola, Liam Rosenior and the risks and rewards for football figures talking politics
Journalists attending Pep Guardiola’s press conference on Tuesday probably did not expect to hear about Palestine, Russia, Sudan,…
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…
Michael McIntyre interview: ‘Your football allegiance is lifelong – it’s utterly mad when you think about it’
“It impacts my life more than it should… it’s been a struggle.” It’s not often that Michael McIntyre…
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 days that shook club football (and our reporters)
There are some days in football news that send shockwaves through the sport. When something completely unexpected happens…
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…
Inside the real life of a football manager
What is it really like to be a football manager? How do you escape the pressure? What impact…
2025’s most revealing football stats: Forest’s unwanted record, Haaland’s strike rate, Howe makes history
Football in 2025 did not disappoint on the numbers front. There was Liverpool’s 20th league title, Tottenham’s first…
🔥 Top football never stops: these matches will brighten up your holidays
Christmas with the family is getting completely out of hand again and after what feels like eight kilos…
Football through the generations, part 2: From the Dark Ages to a new world of money, pressure and scrutiny
Over the course of this year, The Athletic has met up with seven footballers born across a period…
🗓️ There’s still football to come, catch the top matches to end the year
The 2025 Brazilian football season has officially ended this Sunday (21), with Corinthians winning the Copa do Brasil.…