Rookie Carabao Cup winners have emulated their famous fathers - but their success is all their own

The data shows little has changed for Thiago this season compared to last - but he has become a vital player in Liverpool's quadruple push

Ainsley Maitland-Niles reflects on his time at Arsenal, his many loans and on how his move to French club Lyon is working out

The Athletic has been an editor down during this World Cup - with Tom Burrows having much more important duties to undertake

The Athletic has investigated the six years since Peter Lim took charge of a club who were champions of Spain as recently as 2004

In an honest chat, Spence discusses his love for Steve Cooper, being frozen out by Conte and addresses questions about his professionalism

Tamplin lured former Premier League footballers to play for him in the seventh tier of English football – and that was just the start...

Prague's Slavia and Sparta have taken significant strides in recent years, raising the standard of Czech domestic football in the process

Everton are so much better with Mina that their place in the Premier League may hinge on how much he plays over the next month

There were moments when it seemed Charly Musonda would live up to the early hype, but injuries have derailed his progress at every chance

The former Arsenal midfielder does not want to lose his competitive edge and will to win

All the big talking points from the last 16 clash in Leipzig

The Ghanian forward collapsed on a pitch in Albania and died - less than two years after having his heart monitor removed. This is his story

Emi Martinez made his professional debut for Chris Wilder's Oxford United on the final day of the 2011-2012 League Two season at Vale Park

Marcelo Bielsa will lead Uruguay into their match against the USMNT in the Copa America — but who is he?

The Athletic spent a day behind the scenes of the promotion-chasing League One club - who have big plans on and off the pitch

Across 18 seasons, Unai Emery has managed eight clubs in four countries and won 11 trophies – including a record four Europa Leagues

Norwich's Ben Gibson opens up about the premature birth of his daughter and the impact it had on both his family and football career

QPR were top of the Championship a year ago - they have won one game at Loftus Road since. There are big problems on and off the pitch

Wolverhampton Wanderers are expected to accept West Ham United’s £40million offer for captain Max Kilman. The Athletic reported that Wolves turned down offers from both West Ham and Newcastle United...

Editor Tom Burrows explains why he has swapped the newsroom for the football desk at The Athletic

There is finally a feel-good factor again at Sparta Prague – they are ready to rock Jurgen Klopp's team

Pete Doherty explains his love for QPR - including his early years creating fanzines

Joey Beauchamp was a hero at Oxford United but it was his 58 days at West Ham United that became a stick to beat him with for years

The Four-Year Plan was an engaging warts-and-all film charting the chaos, managerial churn and, finally, renaissance of QPR from 2007-11

Plymouth Argyle have confirmed the appointment of Wayne Rooney as their new head coach. Rooney, 38, has been out of management since he was sacked by Birmingham City after just 83 days in charge of...

In the two-plus years since that last-minute collapse against Spurs, the club to have sold all their best players are flourishing the most

Joey Beauchamp was a hero at Oxford United but it was his 58 days at West Ham United that became a stick to beat him with for years

Those who have played for and worked with Pep Guardiola discuss what is like to be on the inside

Lucas Paqueta is carrying on with his career and stepping up preparations with Brazil at the Copa America – but a dark cloud lingers

The Argentinian striker died more than five years ago yet the legal rows continue, exposing the murkier side of football's transfer window

Nile Ranger is 32 but playing offers have dried up. He still thinks he can play professionally but accepts his dark past is not helping

PASSENGERS on the Viking Sky have spoken of their terror as the stricken cruise ship began flooding as it was battered by a massive storm. The ship, which was carrying 1,373 people, sent a mayday s…

Analysis of Georgia's shock win over Portugal

Did Gareth Southgate's substitutions against Slovenia provide a glimmer of optimism for the knockout rounds?

The story of a long-lost trophy and a rekindled rivalry between two nations hoping to build on the success of recent tournaments

Gareth Southgate should learn from how his gifted young midfielder is used by Borussia Dortmund if he wants him to shine at the World Cup

Kynan Isaac was given a 10-year ban for getting deliberately booked once. Now he is following Lucas Paqueta's case closely

Portugal snatched a late winner as their Euro 2024 campaign started with victory over the Czech Republic - here's our quickfire analysis

Other countries move games to aid their teams in Europe, and there are complaints the Premier League does not give enough such support

From the stress on the departing player to the exasperation endured by managers and owners' poker games, this is how the game is played

The fallout from the Manchester United defender's missed test spread far beyond Old Trafford

Emi Martinez made his professional debut for Chris Wilder's Oxford United on the final day of the 2011-2012 League Two season at Vale Park

Dutchman opens up on his eccentric career, his reputation at Anfield and his compatriot's chances of success as Liverpool manager

The 2023-24 Premier League season concludes with its final matchday on Sunday - so how does it all work?

Tamplin lured former Premier League footballers to play for him in the seventh tier of English football – and that was just the start...

Rookie Carabao Cup winners have emulated their famous fathers - but their success is all their own

Micah Richards denied being “Roy Keane’s stooge” in court today and was adamant he saw an Arsenal season ticket holder “arch his head back and try to headbutt” his fellow Sky Sports pundit in the...

Plymouth Argyle have confirmed the appointment of Wayne Rooney as their new head coach. Rooney, 38, has been out of management since he was sacked by Birmingham City after just 83 days in charge of...

In the two-plus years since that last-minute collapse against Spurs, the club to have sold all their best players are flourishing the most

UEFA has mapped out details of the new-look competition that will come into effect next season

A case by an ex-Premier League worker alleging racial and disability discrimination against the organisation has been settled out of court this morning. Moloud Ghashghaee, who was a senior IT...

Our reporter went to north London, where thousands of Congolese in the UK reside, to watch the AFCON semi-final with hopeful supporters

For those England fans who despair of the minority that gives them a bad name, it was a sad night for more than just football reasons

After the forward’s transfer to the Ligue 1 side, The Athletic travelled to Marseille to see how the move has been received by fans

A case brought by a former Premier League consultant accusing the organisation of racial discrimination was settled out of court today. Kay Badu, 38, who worked in the Premier League’s diversity and...

Pete Doherty explains his love for QPR - including his early years creating fanzines

QPR were top of the Championship a year ago - they have won one game at Loftus Road since. There are big problems on and off the pitch

What Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley's court defeat means, how it came about and what happens next

The Tom Brady minority-owned Birmingham City sacked manager John Eustace on Monday despite two wins in successive games

Referees are clamping down on dissent, with 69 more bookings than the whole of last season shown for abusing referees already

Joey Beauchamp was a hero at Oxford United but it was his 58 days at West Ham United that became a stick to beat him with for years

Brighton have only seen a glimpse of Ecuador duo Moises Caicedo and Jeremy Sarmiento playing together - expect that to change next season

Manchester United and Liverpool have both made the position a priority, but what do sporting directors actually do?

Our VAR survey results show there is still a divided attitude towards the technology and implementation of it

Of all the high-potential players not called Haaland in the team, it’s Jude Bellingham who is quickly emerging as the most exciting one

With ticket pricing under the spotlight, we've looked into the cost and availability of a Premier League game against sports

The 19-year-old is flying for RB Salzburg and as well as comparisons to Messi, he has been linked with some of Europe's elite club