Tag: Soccer

Could Lionel Messi catch Cristiano Ronaldo at top of international scoring charts?

A new frontier has creaked ajar in the seemingly eternal rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.In recent years, Messi appeared, by most...

Dani Olmo, Spain's shy Euro 2024 Golden Boot leader and €60m summer transfer target

In the build-up to Spain’s European Championship semi-final against France, all eyes were on Dani Olmo.The versatile RB Leipzig attacking midfielder put in...

Emma Hayes’ calming presence at Olympic media day, plus Angel City’s jaw-dropping sale

Full Time Newsletter ⚽| This is The Athletic’s weekly women’s soccer newsletter. Sign up here to receive Full Time directly in your inbox.The NWSL sprinted...

How Copa America turned the tactical foul into an art form

Taking one for the team.Or maybe that should be 41 in the case of Uruguay against Brazil.That free-kick count gave us the dirtiest...

Chelsea reach agreement with Atlanta United to sign Caleb Wiley

Chelsea have reached an agreement in principle with Atlanta United to sign left-back Caleb Wiley.The 19-year-old USMNT international is set to join for...

Is Harry Kane in danger of becoming England's Cristiano Ronaldo?

We need to talk about Harry Kane.England are in the semi-finals of another major tournament. But their captain, leader, talisman, front man and...