Tag: Premier League

Hwang, Son and the growing racism faced by East and South East Asians in football

A pre-season friendly on a training ground in the Spanish city of Marbella was a low-key setting to shine a spotlight on a...

Why Liverpool fell for Xabi Alonso, the 'spray gun' who became an adopted Scouser

Rival managers are rarely granted warm receptions at Anfield. Xabi Alonso, however, will be an exception.Tonight, his Bayer Leverkusen side will play at...

Inside the deal to appoint Ruben Amorim as Manchester United head coach

One of the big questions, as Manchester United announced Ruben Amorim as their new head coach, is why they did not appoint him...

Inside Manchester United's pursuit of Ruben Amorim and Erik ten Hag's exit as manager

Members of Manchester United’s hierarchy doubtless got a sense of deja vu during the executive committee meeting held at INEOS’ London headquarters on...

Why don't goalkeepers wear caps anymore?

Brad and Charlie Hart are season-ticket holders at Spurs. Father and son, they always sit near the tunnel at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium...

The Athletic’s Friday football quiz question #27

Welcome to the 27th edition of The Athletic’s Friday quiz question.At the end of every week, we’ll serve up a poser from our...