Tag: Soccer

Athletic Club 2 Real Madrid 1: Another Mbappe penalty miss, Ancelotti's headache, Bellingham can't save them

Real Madrid lost for the second time in three games — defeat to Athletic Club leaves them four points behind Barcelona in La...

Premier League Rainbow Laces campaign explained: What is it and what has sparked controversy?

The Premier League’s Rainbow Laces campaign, an annual show of support for the LGBTQ+ community, has been overshadowed this week.Ipswich Town captain Sam...

Club World Cup 2025: What is it, who is competing and how to watch the draw

The draw for the revamped FIFA Club World Cup being held in the United States next year takes place in Miami on December...

Mascherano's fine line with Messi, Man Utd scrap pro-LGBTQ+ plan, Yamal's superb 'trivela'

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Bank of America signs again with FIFA for US-hosted Club World Cup that still has no TV deals

GENEVA -- World Cup sponsor Bank of America teamed with FIFA for a second time Tuesday, signing for the Club World Cup that...

The Transfer Radar 2025: The Athletic's ultimate guide to players who could be on the move

Florian Wirtz is a jewel of German football and was central to Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten domestic double last season, winning the Bundesliga’s player...