Tag: Soccer

England next manager contenders: Who could replace Gareth Southgate?

Gareth Southgate has announced he is to end his reign as England manager after leading the team to the final of Euro 2024,...

Inside Spain's Euro 2024 celebrations: Morata's star turn, little sleep and De la Fuente's singalong

In front of the 500,000 Spaniards who were gathered on the streets of Madrid, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente took the microphone...

Oyarzabal, Williams, Merino: Spain's Euro 2024 success built around Basque core

In Kyiv 14 years ago, Iker Casillas lifted the Henri Delaunay trophy. That night, Spain’s captain was one of four Real Madrid players...

Joshua Zirkzee to Manchester United: The Athletic 500 transfer ratings

Manchester United have signed Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna for €42.5million (£35.8m; $46.2m) on a five-year deal with an option of a further year.Our...

The Argentina team hoping for Copa America glory: The GOAT, the showman, the young stars

Lionel Messi and Argentina are in another final.Sunday’s Copa America final in Miami against Colombia will be the fourth straight final Messi and...

Hunger, pride, desperation. I feel everything for England. All of it

I knocked on Graham Taylor’s door and cleared my throat. England had just drawn 1-1 with Brazil in a friendly match at Wembley...