Tag: Soccer
Marcus Rashford at Manchester United. What's going on?
It was a conversation with Ruben Amorim at the start of December that goes some way to explaining why Marcus Rashford has been...
Row Z: Ronaldo and Mendes are recognised at last and Rooney's calendar calamity
Welcome to the 17th edition of Row Z, our weekly column on The Athletic that shines a light on the bonkers side of...
What relegation would cost Man Utd – Adidas cut, no player clauses, huge TV and prize money dips
Manchester United supporters met with a sobering end to 2024. No sooner had Newcastle United cantered to a simple 2-0 victory at Old...
Barcelona's 2024: Yamal-Messi comparisons, Xavi drama, 109 offsides
This will not be remembered as one of the best years in Barcelona’s history.The club celebrated their 125th anniversary in November but have...
Real Madrid's 2024: Champions League glory, miracle of Joselu, Mbappe's mixed start
Real Madrid have had an eventful 2024.It was the year Toni Kroos retired and Kylian Mbappe finally arrived. Carlo Ancelotti’s team lifted their...
The manner of Paulo Fonseca’s Milan exit may have been shabby – but change was needed
On Christmas day, a video of a nine-year-old Londoner receiving tickets to watch AC Milan play Roma went viral on social media. Vinnie...