Tag: Soccer

Champions League briefing: Michael Jordan meets Lamine Yamal, wonder saves and 'no-look' genius

Champions League on a Thursday? It will take a while to get used to but the revamped version of Europe’s elite competition served...

Infantino calls emergency meeting with broadcasters over lack of FIFA Club World Cup deal

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has organised an emergency briefing with global television executives for Friday as he attempts to drum up interest in...

Inside Mikel Arteta's managerial mindset, with Arsenal's former head of methodology

When The Athletic revealed last month that Mikel Arteta hired professional pickpockets to pinch valuables from his Arsenal players at a team dinner last...

Champions League Briefing: De Bruyne injury, Ronaldo tributes and a late, late goalkeeping blunder

There were far fewer goals but still plenty of drama on the second Champions League night of the season.Managers surveyed the charred wreckages...

Champions League Briefing – Kane and Bayern's records, Endrick's impact and two outrageous goals

The Champions League is back, with a new format, more games and lots more goals.There were 28 scored across six matches, with blistering...

Beckham in Birmingham: Why football's most famous face joined Tom Brady at Birmingham-Wrexham

He’s Lionel Messi’s boss. He’s also one of the most recognisable sports figures on the planet.So, when David Beckham strode through the car...