@TheAthleticFC The Athletic | Football
Several football teams have been making headlines lately, including Liverpool, Arsenal, and Aston Villa. Liverpool's captain, Arne Slot, is working on instilling a "siege mentality" in his teammates, while Arsenal's defense has been impressing, with Phil Foden scoring the most goals from outside the box of any Premier League player since the start of 2023-24. Meanwhile, Aston Villa has agreed to a new contract with Morgan Rogers until 2031, and the team beat Maccabi Tel Aviv despite protests outside the stadium.
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"The US Womens national team have never called up a player actively playing club soccer in Mexico. That's not a problem for Aerial Chavarin the American who is breaking scoring records in LigaMX Femenil. She has her sights set on another national team. ✍ Theo Lloyd-Hughes 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7034717/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7034717/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-13T12:31Z 1.1M followers, 57.1K engagements
": The Spanish striker talked himself into a booking in the 87th minute of Como's game with Fiorentina. The match continues. Off the ball Morata puts his head towards Luca Ranieri the defender goes down. The referee stops the game and shows Morata a second yellow card. Sixty seconds of madness"
X Link 2026-02-14T16:35Z 1.1M followers, 166.7K engagements
"Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy chose not to wear a rainbow armband during Saturdays defeat to Nottingham Forest due to his religious beliefs. The 33-year-old midfielder was the only captain in the Premier League not wearing a rainbow armband across Rainbow Laces weekend an initiative run by the English top flight in partnership with LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall to promote equality diversity and LGBTQ+ acceptance. Morsy capped by Egypt nine times is a practicing Muslim and Ipswich said they respected their midfielders decision. 🔗"
X Link 2024-12-02T14:45Z 1.1M followers, 37.1M engagements
"Noussair Mazraoui told his Manchester United team-mates he was not prepared to wear the pro-LGBTQ+ walk-out jacket citing his Muslim faith as the reason. The team then decided that no players would wear the tracksuit at all so that Mazraoui would not be the only one seen publicly to be refusing to wear the jersey. Exclusive story from @AdamCrafton_ 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5966168/utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=twitterfc&source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5966168/utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=twitterfc&source=twitteruk"
X Link 2024-12-04T10:53Z 1.1M followers, 9M engagements
"NEWS: FIFA held discussions on Tuesday about expanding the mens World Cup to be a 64-team tournament in [----] after receiving a formal pitch from a South American delegation. ✍ @AdamCrafton_ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6656846/2025/09/24/world-cup-2030-64-teams-trump/utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhtwitter&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fthe-athletic-fc%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F587027040"
X Link 2025-09-24T05:23Z 1.1M followers, 2.7M engagements
"In [----] Barcelona recorded the biggest loss for a football club ever: 555.4m. Today they still have the deepest debt in the world game: 1.45bn. Many others would have drastically cut costs. Barca have instead found refuge in ever more novel ways of raising money while also driving phenomenal commercial growth. Here in @CWeatherspoon_'s Special Report is the full details of the levers the salary limits the Messi legacy and the annual registration drama. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6754098/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6754098/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2025-11-03T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 957.4K engagements
"Liverpool wanted a penalty after the ball hit Aurelien Tchouameni's hand but the referee didn't give it"
X Link 2025-11-04T20:44Z 1.1M followers, 172.4K engagements
"A standing ovation and a dislocated shoulder against Fulham How a trip to Zanzibar put his toils at Basel into perspective Sleeping rough ahead of a trial at Clermont Foot as a teenager Using Hugo Ekitike and Nick Woltemade as reference points A penchant for Everton retro kits Thierno Barry talks exclusively to @Paddy_Boyland about adapting to life in the Premier League and shot stat. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6806909/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6806909/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2025-11-17T07:31Z 1.1M followers, 241.3K engagements
"With more than [--] minutes on the clock Burkina Faso were 1-0 down to ten-man Equatorial Guinea in their opening fixture at the Africa Cup of Nations. Georgi Minoungou who plays for Seattle Sounders in the MLS then drew the side level before Bayer Leverkusens Edmond Tapsoba scored in the eighth minute of stoppage time to complete the late comeback. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2003855561884934544 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2003855561884934544"
X Link 2025-12-24T15:49Z 1.1M followers, 74.4K engagements
"MLS side Charlotte FC hold an interest in signing Harvey Elliott who is currently on loan at Aston Villa from Liverpool but the midfielder is undecided on his future. Liverpool have no option to recall the 22-year-old but Villa are evaluating options for ending the agreement. Villa would have to pay to terminate the loan so if he is to return to Merseyside it would not necessarily be straightforward. Charlotte who are coached by former Villa manager Dean Smith hold an interest in a loan move for Elliott who cannot play for another European club this season due to having already represented"
X Link 2026-01-02T14:52Z 1.1M followers, 100.6K engagements
"On January [--]. [----] Ricky Jade-Jones came off the bench for Peterborough United in their League One match at home to Leyton Orient in front of just over [----] people. On January [--] [----] Ricky Jade-Jones comes off the bench for St. Pauli in their Bundesliga match away to Borussia Dortmund to score the equaliser making it 2-2 in front of more than [-----] fans. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012561531272069176 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012561531272069176"
X Link 2026-01-17T16:23Z 1.1M followers, 344.9K engagements
"West Bromwich Albion are in trouble. They are just three points above the Championship relegation zone following a 5-0 home defeat by Norwich City who have lifted themselves out of bottom three. A far from ideal start for new head coach Eric Ramsay.Blackburn Rovers suffered a 3-1 away defeat against Swansea City while Portsmouth travel to Watford tomorrow. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013729348054880263 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013729348054880263"
X Link 2026-01-20T21:44Z 1.1M followers, 79.5K engagements
"Club footballs annual rich list is out and there are some notable headlines. No Premier League teams in top four for first time Real Madrid & Barcelona lead way Liverpool top-ranked English club Manchester United fall to 8th Paris Saint-Germain biggest wage spenders 📝 @CWeatherspoon_ 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6988105/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6988105/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-22T07:31Z 1.1M followers, 969.1K engagements
"Lucas Paqueta will not feature in West Ham Uniteds home game against Sunderland on Saturday Nuno Espirito Santo has said. The 28-year-old playmaker asked not to play in West Hams FA Cup third-round game against Queens Park Rangers and missed the 2-1 victory over rivals Tottenham Hotspur with a back injury. Paquetas long-term future remains uncertain after West Ham rejected a bid in the region of 35m from Brazilian club Flamengo. More from @RoshaneSport https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6991269/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6991269/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-22T17:57Z 1.1M followers, 54.4K engagements
"Wrexham have entered the Championship play-off spots. Late drama at Loftus Road saw Phil Parkinson's side score in the 93rd and 94th minute against Queens Park Rangers to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. It's the first time Wrexham have taken a place in the top six this season. Can they stay there https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015110386195083765 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015110386195083765"
X Link 2026-01-24T17:12Z 1.1M followers, 84.5K engagements
"When Ange Postecoglou was sacked by Tottenham Hotspur the club cited the importance of competing on multiple fronts. Over the course of Thomas Franks tenure it has become clear that the same issues remain. He has failed to do what he was brought in to do. @JackPittBrooke 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6992430/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6992430/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-25T09:29Z 1.1M followers, 94.4K engagements
"Although a high earner at Besiktas Tammy Abraham has made a significant financial sacrifice to clinch this move waiving money to join Aston Villa. @J_Tanswell has the inside story of the 28-year-old's return to Villa Park. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6998848/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6998848/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-27T19:02Z 1.1M followers, 52.9K engagements
"Benfica have come from behind to lead Real Madrid at Estadio da Luz. Vangelis Pavlidis' penalty has given the Portuguese giants the advantage at half-time. Reckon Jose Mourinho is enjoying himself"
X Link 2026-01-28T20:56Z 1.1M followers, 33K engagements
"Milan are working on a deal to sign Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta ahead of the transfer window closing on Monday. Palace manager Oliver Glasner revealed the 28-year-old will not be in the squad to face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Sunday because he is not in the right place to play. More from @JamesHorncastle and @MattWoosie https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009995/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009995/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-30T15:20Z 1.1M followers, 48.9K engagements
""Oh my God. We could have won the Champions League." Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham team holds great resonance with Michael McIntyre who was a special guest on The View From The Lane. https://pod.fo/e/3821c9/source=twitteruk https://pod.fo/e/3821c9/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-30T16:31Z 1.1M followers, 82.4K engagements
"Sunday's match against Manchester City will present some Tottenham fans with a familiar dilemma - losing could dent Arsenal's title hopes. No fan should be told how to follow their team nor be scolded for feeling conflicted especially as Spurs supporters have been put in this unenviable bind by the failings of their club rather than the other way around. This dilemma is not the sort which should afflict a club of #THFCs stature and resources and is a direct consequence of their consistent under-performance in the Premier League. Healthy and competitive clubs can afford to focus entirely on"
X Link 2026-01-30T17:10Z 1.1M followers, 372.5K engagements
"Jean-Philippe Mateta will not play for Crystal Palace against Nottingham Forest this weekend. He may not play for the club again with an offer on the table from Forest and talks having also taken place with Milan. That interest has left the player unsettled and according to Palace manager Oliver Glasner "not in the right place to play". So what happens next Who would replace him at Selhurst Park And who on earth leads the line at the City Ground in his absence 📝 @MattWoosie https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7003932/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7003932/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-30T22:31Z 1.1M followers, 47.8K engagements
"Iliman Ndiaye scored the winner from the penalty spot on Everton's last trip to Brighton in January [----]. The Senegal international celebrated by flapping his arms like a seagull which earned him a yellow card. In August Ndiaye scored the first ever goal at Everton's new stadium against Brighton. What is the most bizarre yellow card you've seen given https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017538520194396594 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017538520194396594"
X Link 2026-01-31T10:00Z 1.1M followers, 239.4K engagements
"Matthias Jaissle is a Ralf Rangnick disciple who impressed as a coach in the Red Bull system before making a controversial move to Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia. The 37-year-old German has since turned a side featuring Riyad Mahrez into Asian champions for the first time in their history. But like any talented player or coach who moves to the Saudi Pro League he has faced questions over the country's human rights record and alleged 'sportswashing'. He speaks to @SebSB about his decision and what might come next. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7003704/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-31T12:31Z 1.1M followers, 99.6K engagements
"Arsenal beat Leeds United 4-0 to end a three-match winless run in the Premier League to go seven points clear at the top for now at least. Goals from Martin Zubimendi Viktor Gyokeres Gabriel Jesus and a Karl Darlow own goal secured the points for Mikel Arteta's side at Elland Road. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017643603099537525 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017643603099537525"
X Link 2026-01-31T16:58Z 1.1M followers, 43.7K engagements
"West Ham are enjoying London derbies this month. Nuno Espirito Santo's side are 2-0 up against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge thanks to Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville. It could have been more before the break too. Liam Rosenior made seven changes to the side that won in Naples on Wednesday. He'll be assessing his options from the bench for the second half. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017666355839873441 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017666355839873441"
X Link 2026-01-31T18:28Z 1.1M followers, 42.4K engagements
"" ." Chelsea come from 2-0 down at half-time to win 3-2 against West Ham at Stamford Bridge Enzo Fernandez with the winner in the 92nd minute. Liam Rosenior's half-time substitutes worked wonders in the second half after the Chelsea manager made seven changes to his starting XI. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017683060599271536 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017683060599271536"
X Link 2026-01-31T19:35Z 1.1M followers, 55K engagements
"Antoine Semenyo took out a full-page advert in the local newspaper to thank Bournemouth fans. Sergio Aguero gifted watches to more than [--] members of Manchester City staff and raffled off his Range Rover. But player exits do not always go well. From PR-crafted texts to the team WhatsApp group and careful message management to the fanbase. what's the right way to leave a football club 📝 @GregOK 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6993731/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6993731/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-01T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 778.2K engagements
"Liam Rosenior wants his players to respond to setbacks in the right manner but he is willing to acknowledge failure before it becomes fatal and change what is not working. And that is reaping rewards. Over the last week Chelsea have plunged into holes of their own making against Napoli and West Ham. But on both occasions they drew closer together and dug deeper to find the energy and quality with the help of some decisive substitutions to claw out a win. 📝 @liam_twomey https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7012513/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7012513/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-01T09:31Z 1.1M followers, 47.2K engagements
"Juventus saw a loan enquiry for Beto rejected by Everton last week. Everton were not open to losing the 28-year-old who scored a stoppage-time equaliser for David Moyes side in Saturdays 1-1 draw at Brighton. Everton are pursuing a loan with option move for Chelsea's Tyrique George. More from @Paddy_Boyland and @David_Ornstein https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-news-live-updates-sunday-february-1/i4kFQOCHfsVQ/QLbXm4m4nNJ9/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-news-live-updates-sunday-february-1/i4kFQOCHfsVQ/QLbXm4m4nNJ9/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-01T10:54Z 1.1M followers, 52.4K engagements
"Tensions between Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace had been heightened by the summer's Europa League / Conference League furore. The teams are hovering above the relegation scrap. Ahead of the teams' meeting at the City Ground Forest then submitted a 35m bid for Palace's unsettled top scorer Jean-Philippe Mateta. Today's meeting between the sides is likely to be tense. @nottmtails and @MattWoosie discuss. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006972/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006972/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-01T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 157.2K engagements
"Hugo Ekitike is transforming the mood at Liverpool. There are shades of a young Fernando Torres in his movement and finishing and since the Frenchman made his debut following a summer move from Eintracht Frankfurt only Erling Haaland has been involved in more goals for a Premier League side. Throw in a blossoming relationship with Florian Wirtz and Ekitike is offering hope that Liverpool can salvage something significant from this turbulent campaign 📝 @JamesPearceLFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7012496/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7012496/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-01T12:01Z 1.1M followers, 56.2K engagements
"Crystal Palace have made an offer to sign Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a fee of 43million plus 5m in add-ons. There is a strong chance the offer will be accepted by Wolves. Exclusive from @David_Ornstein https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006585/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006585/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-01T13:23Z 1.1M followers, 79.8K engagements
"A flying save kept out Jefferson Lermas goalbound header - unfortunately for Nottingham Forest it was made by Neco Williams. The Wales international was shown a straight red card for his efforts and Crystal Palace are level at the break thanks to Ismaila Sarr converting the resulting penalty. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017979439590555868 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017979439590555868"
X Link 2026-02-01T15:12Z 1.1M followers, 42.8K engagements
"Manchester United make it three wins in a row under Michael Carrick in dramatic fashion against Fulham. Marco Silvas side drew level from 2-0 down thanks to Kevins stoppage-time stunner but Benjamin Sesko restored their lead moving Manchester United back up to fourth"
X Link 2026-02-01T16:08Z 1.1M followers, 43.6K engagements
"Brentford move up to seventh in the Premier League with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Aston Villa - despite playing the whole second half with [--] men. Tammy Abraham thought he had drawn Unai Emerys side level after the break on his second debut but his strike was ruled out after a long VAR review decided the ball had gone out of play before Villa attacked. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017995024043000007 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017995024043000007"
X Link 2026-02-01T16:14Z 1.1M followers, 53.4K engagements
"Allan Saint-Maximin has left Mexican side Club America after a racist incident involving his children. The former Newcastle United winger signed a two-year contract at the Mexico City-based Liga MX club last August and had made [--] appearances before confirmation of his sudden departure on Saturday. Neither the 28-year-old nor Club America went into detail about the incident but both acknowledged racism as being behind his decision. Club America head coach Andre Jardine also confirmed in a press conference yesterday that an act of racism occurred against his (Saint-Maximins) daughters and"
X Link 2026-02-01T17:11Z 1.1M followers, 191.8K engagements
"Antoine Semenyo scores against Tottenham Hotspur for the second time in under a month - this time for Manchester City rather than Bournemouth. Pep Guardiolas side lead 2-0 at the break with boos ringing out from the home support after conceding and at the half-time whistle"
X Link 2026-02-01T17:25Z 1.1M followers, 34.9K engagements
"It isn't pretty but Tottenham Hotspur and Thomas Frank will not care. After a dire first half Spurs pull a goal back against Manchester City through Marc Guehis own goal. Suddenly after being so flat before the break there's life in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium crowd"
X Link 2026-02-01T17:49Z 1.1M followers, 39.7K engagements
"Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to six points - thanks in part to Tottenham Hotspurs second-half resurgence against Manchester City. Aston Villas defeat to Brentford means they are now seven points off the top"
X Link 2026-02-01T18:38Z 1.1M followers, 44.2K engagements
"A draw between Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspurs comeback against Manchester City mean all three move an extra point clear of the bottom three. West Ham United are now six points from safety"
X Link 2026-02-01T18:49Z 1.1M followers, 41.7K engagements
"Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor said she would be happy to go if the clubs hierarchy believed she was not capable of correcting the teams poor form after their 5-1 Womens Super League defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. More from @megan_feringa and @SJohnsonSport https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013852/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013852/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-01T19:13Z 1.1M followers, 58.7K engagements
"Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino is expected to be out for a considerable period with a suspected broken bone in his foot. Merino [--] missed Arsenals victory over Leeds United on Saturday with manager Mikel Arteta confirming before the game it was due to a foot injury. More from @David_Ornstein https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013742/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013742/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-01T19:34Z 1.1M followers, 57K engagements
"We are into the final hours of the winter transfer window. Some clubs are looking to do final bits of business. Who could move where and what deals are close to completion 📝 @reallycerys @anantaajith https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009782/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009782/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-02T08:26Z 1.1M followers, 33.7K engagements
"Taylor Harwood-Bellis is set to stay at Southampton after West Ham United failed with two offers for a permanent transfer. The 24-year-old has started each of Southampton's past [--] league matches with the club deeming him too important to let him leave. More from @David_Ornstein in our transfer live blog https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/csLzrrS7VMR2/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/csLzrrS7VMR2/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-02T09:45Z 1.1M followers, 43.7K engagements
"Tyrique George has been given permission by Chelsea to travel for a medical ahead of an initial loan move to Everton. The deal also contains an option to buy at the end of the season with Everton having staved off competition from clubs both in England and in Europe for his signature. More from @Paddy_Boyland https://bit.ly/4a9VCrl https://bit.ly/4a9VCrl"
X Link 2026-02-02T10:45Z 1.1M followers, 132.8K engagements
"Everton have needed another option on the wing since Jack Grealish picked up what could be a season-ending injury. While Tyrique George is considerably younger and vastly different stylistically to the Manchester City loanee this looks like a low-risk move with considerable upside for Everton. A try-before-you-buy given the purchase option that can be activated at the start of the summer. Capable of operating across the forward line the 19-year-old should add pace and finishing prowess to a goal-shy Everton attack. But first he will need to succeed where 35m summer signing Tyler Dibling has"
X Link 2026-02-02T12:17Z 1.1M followers, 68.1K engagements
"Manchester City midfielder Rodri claimed it was clear people do not want the club to win due to their past successes but that referees must remain neutral after taking issue with a decision during Sundays draw with Tottenham Hotspur. The 29-year-old argued referee Robert Jones missed a clear foul on Marc Guehi in the lead-up to Tottenhams first goal and demanded officials pay attention suggesting the decision could have changed the course of the game. More from @JessMCHopkins https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015311/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015311/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-02T13:54Z 1.1M followers, 147.7K engagements
"Marcus Rashford scored his 10th goal of the season in all competitions for Barcelona against Elche on Saturday. The England forward is demonstrating why Barcelona want to keep him beyond the summer although Hansi Flick urged him to show more in his Monday press conference. @Laia_Cervello goes Inside Barcelona in the weekly column: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015318/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015318/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-02T14:21Z 1.1M followers, 42.8K engagements
"AC Milan have pulled out of a move for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. Medical checks have prompted the Serie A side to walk away from the deal with other clubs now expressing interest in a possible loan for the 28-year-old before Monday nights deadline. More from @David_Ornstein @MattWoosie and @JamesHorncastle https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015234/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015234/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-02T15:08Z 1.1M followers, 45.2K engagements
"Nottingham Forest have reached an agreement with Borussia Monchengladbach for the signing of left-back Luca Netz on a permanent deal. The 22-year-old is undergoing a medical ahead of the proposed move to the Premier League club and is set to sign a four-and-a-half-year contract. More from @David_Ornstein in The Athletics transfer deadline day live blog: https://bit.ly/4kj7trW https://bit.ly/4kj7trW"
X Link 2026-02-02T15:27Z 1.1M followers, 64.1K engagements
"Pathetic in the first half against Manchester City all-action in the second. Thomas Frank's tactical tweak transformed Tottenham. 📼 @Jon_Mackenzie"
X Link 2026-02-02T17:31Z 1.1M followers, 57.6K engagements
"Harvey Elliott is expected to stay at Aston Villa after failing to find an agreement on a return to Liverpool. Club sources say there had been no recent discussions on the removal of the 10-game obligation that exists in the deal for Elliott which indicates that Villa need to pay a permanent fee between 30-35m to sign the 22-year-old permanently. If Villa wished to end the agreement they would have to pay to a termination fee while Liverpool did not want to recall Elliott. ✍ @J_Tanswell & @GreggEvans40 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018399655722184725"
X Link 2026-02-02T19:02Z 1.1M followers, 240.5K engagements
"Arsenal defender Katie McCabes future remains in doubt with her contract due to expire at the end of the season. The 30-year-old left-back is yet to receive a new contract offer from the north London club though conversations have remained respectful according to sources briefed on the matter. McCabe who joined Arsenal over [--] years ago wants to continue performing consistently at the highest level and as The Athletic reported last month has had interest from NWSL clubs. More from @charlotteharpur"
X Link 2026-02-02T19:51Z 1.1M followers, 88K engagements
"Dwight McNeil will not be leaving Everton this window due to the relevant paperwork for his proposed move to Crystal Palace not being completed on time. McNeil completed his medical at Palace who submitted a deal sheet before Monday's 7pm transfer deadline but the south London club withdrew their offer before 9pm. More from @David_Ornstein @Paddy_Boyland and @MattWoosie https://bit.ly/4tfvGmG https://bit.ly/4tfvGmG"
X Link 2026-02-02T21:50Z 1.1M followers, 74.4K engagements
"Jeremy Jacquet will join Liverpool on July [--] after signing in a deal worth 55million plus 5m in add-ons. Here's how the Premier League champions beat out competition from Chelsea for the highly-rated young defender: ♦ Impressed scouts at U19 Euros ♦ Idolises Virgil van Dijk & Ibrahima Konate ♦ Saw clearer first-team pathway at Liverpool ♦ Part of plan to build for future ✍ @JamesPearceLFC & @adjones_journo 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7016085/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7016085/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-03T07:01Z 1.1M followers, 195.8K engagements
"Aston Villa had an eventful transfer window - as ever. In-person Istanbul talks over Abraham Kamara injury changed the game How Gallagher saga played out Interest in Evertons Garner Summer plans for PSG star Mbaye @J_Tanswell tells the story. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009718/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009718/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-03T09:01Z 1.1M followers, 52.2K engagements
"Eddie Howe has held talks with Sandro Tonali after the Italy international was linked with a move to Arsenal and has insisted the midfielder is fully committed to Newcastle United. More from @GeorgeCaulkin https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7017734/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7017734/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-03T10:32Z 1.1M followers, 44.1K engagements
"Nuno Espirito Santo can be sacked without compensation if West Ham United are relegated to the Championship. Exclusive story from @RoshaneSport https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7017774/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7017774/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-03T12:02Z 1.1M followers, 83.5K engagements
"Harvey Elliotts move to Aston Villa last summer was meant to be a World Cup springboard. Instead it has turned into a nightmare. So why is Unai Emery not picking him why did Liverpool not take him back and what could his future hold 📝 @greggevans40 @JamesPearceLFC @J_Tanswell https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7016020/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7016020/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-03T13:31Z 1.1M followers, 102.3K engagements
"After the excess of the summer where over 3bn was spent by Premier League clubs for the first time this was a reacquaintance with moderation for most. Only eight clubs committed to deals worth more than 10m and eight others including Arsenal Liverpool Manchester United and Newcastle United declined to hand over a penny. Around [--] per cent of the Premier League's total spend in January was down to Crystal Palace and Manchester City. @PJBuckingham and @CWeatherspoon_ break down the key numbers https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7016975/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-03T16:01Z 1.1M followers, 38.8K engagements
"For much of his career Michael Carrick was cast as boring. Boring needs to be qualified. The typical English central midfielder template is an up-and-down box-to-box player who covers every blade of grass and determinedly attacks whenever possible; the main character. Carrick was a rare exception an intelligent midfielder who was capable of hitting diagonal balls and line-breaking passes but who understood that realistically the best option [--] per cent of the time is a boring sideways pass. English football didnt appreciate the value of boringness a trait that has seemingly extended to"
X Link 2026-02-03T17:01Z 1.1M followers, 51.7K engagements
"Bruno Fernandes could set a record for the most amount of assists in a Premier League season an achievement made even more impressive when you consider he didn't get his first until mid-October. 🎙 @jj_bull"
X Link 2026-02-03T17:32Z 1.1M followers, 82.7K engagements
"Arsenal have reached their first men's cup final in six years. After a 3-2 win at Stamford Bridge in the first leg Mikel Arteta's side finished the job with a 1-0 win against Chelsea tonight. Kai Havertz scored the game's only goal in the seventh minute of added time"
X Link 2026-02-03T21:59Z 1.1M followers, 49.4K engagements
"Whatever neutrals believe with this being the Carabao Cup Arsenal reaching their first cup final in six years is a big deal. If anything for this group it is an opportunity to prove to themselves that they are able to get over the line in a competition that could be vital come May. Of those in the current squad only Bukayo Saka was in the matchday squad for their last cup final appearance the [----] FA Cup final win over Chelsea. They now have the chance to avenge past failings in this competition that mean their last triumph came in [----]. There will be supporters under the age of [--] who have"
X Link 2026-02-03T22:11Z 1.1M followers, 174.8K engagements
"It might be unusual for a football manager to speak out on political issues but not Pep Guardiola. So it should perhaps not be surprising to hear him bring up the Israel-Gaza war the Russia-Ukraine war and the recent killings in Minneapolis during a press conference. As @SamLee explains he has a long history of voicing support for causes he believes in dating back to his support for Catalan independence during his playing days. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018508/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018508/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-03T22:46Z 1.1M followers, 56.3K engagements
"Welcome to The Athletics final Transfer DealSheet for the winter window. In this edition we look at: @David_Ornsteins One To Watch for the summer window Raheem Sterling speaking to clubs in UK and abroad Club windows reviewed plus plans for the summer https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7010600/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7010600/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-04T08:02Z 1.1M followers, 30.6K engagements
"🚨 @David_Ornstein has picked out his One To Watch for the summer window Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers. Few players more coveted than Rogers Admiration only risen amid impressive season Contract until [----] Villa in strong place Intriguing to see how #AVFC respond if resolve tested https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7010600/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7010600/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-04T08:20Z 1.1M followers, 423.8K engagements
"Fenerbahce have completed the signing of NGolo Kante from Al Ittihad. The Turkish club released a statement on Wednesday thanking the countrys president Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his significant support in finalising the deal a day after they had blamed the Saudi Pro League side for the proposed transfer falling through. More from @JessMCHopkins 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020618/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020618/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-04T08:58Z 1.1M followers, 147.2K engagements
"Chelseas fans taunted the Emirates with chants of Weve won it all. They have a reputation as winners Arsenal as a perennial project. Right now however its Chelsea who look more like a work-in-progress. And while Tuesdays semi-final wasnt pretty Arsenal fans wont care. Their team is here to win not entertain. 📝 @Gunnerblog https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020034/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020034/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-04T09:05Z 1.1M followers, 185.5K engagements
"Paul Merson called Chelseas approach to tackling Arsenal on Tuesday gobsmacking. He wasnt alone in questioning Liam Roseniors tactics. But they simply reflected the reality that this was Chelseas best chance of beating a superior team. The plan didnt work but there were positives to take. 📝 @Liam_Twomey https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020095/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020095/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-04T10:00Z 1.1M followers, 67.4K engagements
"Pep Guardiola has spoken about Palestine Ukraine Sudan and the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. For someone in his position to speak on difficult subjects is welcome. The fact he is ultimately employed by Abu Dhabi a state whose Amnesty International page makes for pretty spicy reading doesnt negate that. @NickMiller79 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018841/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018841/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-04T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 45.3K engagements
"The vice president of Lionel Messis boyhood team Newells Old Boys says the club are working on plans to bring the eight-time Ballon dOr winner back to the side in [----]. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020697/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020697/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-04T11:50Z 1.1M followers, 33.2K engagements
"Lens trail European champions PSG by just two points in the French top tier and were top at Christmas. @TBurrows16 visited northern France to speak to the key figures at a small club taking on the might of a team funded by a nation state. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7017685/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7017685/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-04T12:01Z 1.1M followers, 34.9K engagements
"Arsenal dont ever change a whole lot. They signed Viktor Gyokeres last summer as a solution to the absence of a bona fide No [--] but none of their players are on double figures for Premier League goals. Gyokeres has six. They spent money on Eberechi Eze too but Arteta dips in and out of starting him. Martin Zubimendi has been the clever summer [----] recruit a really savvy addition to midfield. But Arteta does have strings to his bow including Kai Havertz. The German injured a knee on the first weekend of the season and hasnt had much of a kick since. He returned midway through last month and is"
X Link 2026-02-04T12:31Z 1.1M followers, 197.1K engagements
"Crystal Palace initially entered into negotiations with Everton over Dwight McNeil anticipating the 26-year-old would cost around 10m-12m. The negotiations that followed pushed up that price but once their own sale of Jean-Philippe Mateta to Milan fell through Palace pivoted to a loan with 20m obligation structure for the winger. Even then the potential fee was deemed far too good to turn down for a player who will enter the final year of his deal this summer. McNeil travelled to complete a medical terms were thrashed out and a deal sheet was submitted. All seemed in order with ample time"
X Link 2026-02-04T14:06Z 1.1M followers, 248.4K engagements
"Crystal Palace had agreed a deal in principle to sell Eddie Nketiah to West Ham United for 27m early in the window only for the striker to sustain a hamstring injury in training meaning any possible January move was moot. He has not featured this calendar year. They would have proposed securing West Hams Callum Wilson in a separate deal but Oliver Glasner was initially unconvinced. By the time he was more open to securing the striker Wilson had scored a winning goal against Tottenham and his reintegration into the first team had scuppered any chance of him leaving. 📝 @MattWoosie"
X Link 2026-02-04T14:31Z 1.1M followers, 328.7K engagements
"🦅 Why did Palace pursue Strand Larsen 🦅 What happened with Mateta 🦅 Johnson and the lull after early record-breaking business 🦅 McNeil midfielders and centre-halves 🦅 Are Palace stronger now than they were on December [--] Crystal Palace broke their transfer record twice in a chaotic winter window but will Oliver Glasner be appeased 📝 @MattWoosie 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013812/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013812/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-04T15:01Z 1.1M followers, 42.2K engagements
"Chelsea and West Ham United have been charged by the Football Association following their mass altercation in the final stages of Saturdays Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. It is alleged Chelsea failed to prevent their players from behaving in an improper and/or provocative way while West Ham allegedly failed to ensure their players did not behave in an improper and/or provocative and/or violent way. The two clubs have until Friday February [--] to provide a response. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7021343/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7021343/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-04T16:46Z 1.1M followers, 85.8K engagements
"The draw for the [----] World Cup set off an immediate domino effect. Ticket prices surged as did hotel rates. Now as fans begin mapping out their summer itineraries the world of Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms has taken center stage. The rates for a two-night stay at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott near MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford N.J. for example now start at $4510 per night for a two-night stay during the weekend of the World Cup final and these rooms are nearly sold out. Thats a roughly [----] percent increase compared to weekend rates for a similar weekend in January"
X Link 2026-02-04T17:01Z 1.1M followers, 70.4K engagements
"Omar Marmoush has scored four goals for Manchester City in 2025-26 and two of those have come tonight against Newcastle United. Pep Guardiola's side lead 4-0 on aggregate and there's still [--] minutes to play"
X Link 2026-02-04T20:33Z 1.1M followers, 34.8K engagements
"A 3-1 win for Manchester City on the night and a 5-1 victory on aggregate puts Pep Guardiola's side through to the Carabao Cup final. First-half goals from Omar Marmoush (two) and Tijjani Reijnders extended the home side's advantage. Anthony Elanga scored a consolation for Newcastle United in the second half. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019168813166600662 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019168813166600662"
X Link 2026-02-04T21:58Z 1.1M followers, 30.8K engagements
"The [----] Carabao Cup final will be contested between Manchester City and Arsenal. Pep Guardiola will be looking to win the competition for the fifth time; Mikel Arteta for the first. Who do you think will come out on top"
X Link 2026-02-04T21:59Z 1.1M followers, 43.3K engagements
"Whos that team we call United boomed around the Etihad. It was the 34th minute and the 5400-strong away contingent had just seen Newcastle United concede a third goal and finally part with the Carabao Cup but they were defiant. Those Newcastle supporters had travelled despite the forlorn nature of the trip. Not only were Eddie Howes side already 2-0 down from the first leg but it is now one win in [--] visits to the Etihad. Under Howe they had never actually scored at this ground. The most recent Newcastle player to do so before Elangas consolation DeAndre Yedlin in September [----] [---] minutes"
X Link 2026-02-04T22:19Z 1.1M followers, 73.9K engagements
"Manchester United posted record commercial revenues last year but their operation is concerning the Glazers: Min. 24m sponsorship shortfall No training kit partner; shirt-sleeve deal in doubt 10m Adidas UCL penalty Commercial staff cut by 24% No new NFTs being minted Rivals growing faster @mjcritchley @lauriewhitwell & @AdamCrafton_ 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015588/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015588/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-05T09:01Z 1.1M followers, 221.9K engagements
"The Premier League has launched a new initiative to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion after ending its partnership with Stonewall. This will ask less of individuals and will explore the idea of a pride-themed football to start next season. Matches in the top flight across February 6-12 will be dedicated to the Premier League With Pride initiative. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023579/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023579/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-05T11:54Z 1.1M followers, 96.2K engagements
"Sources briefed on situation indicated the EFL was not expected to amend the relevant rule before this seasons Carabao Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City meaning Marc Guehi is set to miss out. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7022482/source=twitteruk Pep Guardiola says Manchester City intends to write to the English Football League (EFL) to request a rule change so that Marc Guehi is available for the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal. Guehi was ineligible for Citys win over Newcastle United in the semi-final decider on https://t.co/eqPi2O7S6e"
X Link 2026-02-05T12:48Z 1.1M followers, 81.5K engagements
"Real Madrids players looked like the Batman character Bane during training on Wednesday. The big question is: why 📝 @MarioCortegana https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7021527/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7021527/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-05T14:31Z 1.1M followers, 66.3K engagements
"Readings assistant kit manager has been given a six-match ban after making a homophobic comment about a referee during a League One fixture. An independent commission found Readings Richard Bone acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words with a reference either express or implied to sexual orientation in a remark about referee Matt Corlett. During the first half of Augusts League One fixture between Reading and Huddersfield Town at the Select Car Leasing Stadium Bone was heard commenting on Corlett: He should be in the National League. He has sucked d*** to get to"
X Link 2026-02-05T14:37Z 1.1M followers, 56K engagements
"Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says Arsenals coaching staff showed a lack of respect after accusing them of encroaching on his sides half of the pitch during the warm-ups in Tuesdays Carabao Cup semi-final defeat. Footage captured by Sky Sports showed the 41-year-old coach appearing to shout thats your half Thats your f****** half. F****** stay there during the two sides half-time preparations at the Emirates Stadium. Rosenior was asked about the incident during Thursdays press conference and clarified he had taken issue with the alleged behaviour of Arsenals coaching staff not the"
X Link 2026-02-05T16:36Z 1.1M followers, 132.9K engagements
"Leicester City have been given an immediate six-point deduction for breaching profit and sustainability rules (PSR). More from @RobTannerLCFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7024569/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7024569/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-05T16:41Z 1.1M followers, 57.3K engagements
"Inside Michael Carrick's Manchester United: 🔴 What he told players in first meeting 🔴 Hollands homework for players 🔴 More individual coaching & shorter sessions 🔴 Commitment to watching academy sides 🔴 Why team bus arrival for home games has been delayed 📝 @AndyMitten @cmckennasport & @lauriewhitwell 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023845/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023845/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-06T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 47.8K engagements
"Alejandro Garnacho has always had potential there is no denying that. There is bravery arrogance and some silly decision-making too. Football more than ever is an impatient business and his career so far has been a strange one. Manchester United particularly Ruben Amorim ran out of patience and it's been a stuttering start at Chelsea. @DTathletic on the enigma of Alejandro Garnacho and when potential has to become something more. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7004491/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7004491/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-06T09:01Z 1.1M followers, 174.5K engagements
"Mathys Tel Conor Gallagher and Radu Dragusin have been added to Tottenham Hotspurs Champions League squad but Yves Bissouma Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison remain out while newly-injured pair Ben Davies and Rodrigo Bentancur have also been excluded. More from @jaydmharris https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023890/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023890/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-06T10:38Z 1.1M followers, 54.7K engagements
"Only three Premier League managers have been in their jobs longer than Eddie Howe. Newcastle's hierarchy have "full faith" in him and the new CEO has spoken of the "alignment" that exists between Howe and the decision-makers at the club. But after a Carabao Cup exit in what has been an underwhelming season so far there may be choppy waters for Howe to navigate. @GeorgeCaulkin & @ChrisDHWaugh 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023789/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023789/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-06T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 77.7K engagements
"Wolves head coach Rob Edwards said that centre-back Emmanuel Agbadou and winger Jhon Arias are both close to completing deals to leave Molineux. More from @SteveMadeley78 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7026732/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7026732/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:37Z 1.1M followers, 83K engagements
"McDonalds have declined the option to provide food and beverages at FIFA Fan Fests in North America during the World Cup. This is what were hearing about the [----] World Cup where @AdamCrafton_ also reveals: FIFA president Gianni Infantino was back at the Kennedy Center to attend the Melania premiere Host cities shocked by the per-person cost for guests attending hospitality suites 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7024467/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7024467/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-06T15:14Z 1.1M followers, 91.6K engagements
"Mikel Arteta claims that Arsenals Martin Odegaard Jurrien Timber Bukayo Saka and Max Dowman are all progressing well but may have different return dates for their respective injuries. Timber and Odegaard are most likely to come back ahead of this weekends clash with Sunderland while on Sakas potential return Arteta said: Hopefully he will be with us very soon. More from @ArtdeRoche https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7027050/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7027050/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:01Z 1.1M followers, 56.3K engagements
"A scrumptious ball from Ilia Gruev to set up Jayden Bogle for Leeds United's opener"
X Link 2026-02-06T20:56Z 1.1M followers, 31.4K engagements
"Dominic Calvert-Lewin is back on the scoresheet for Leeds United. He diverts Ilia Gruev's shot past Stefan Ortega and Nottingham Forest are sinking without a trace. Daniel Farke's side lead 3-0"
X Link 2026-02-06T21:11Z 1.1M followers, 32.8K engagements
"A 3-1 victory for Leeds United over Nottingham Forest helps put further distance between themselves and the relegation zone. Jayden Bogle Noah Okafor & Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored the goals for the home side. West Ham United play Burnley tomorrow"
X Link 2026-02-06T21:57Z 1.1M followers, 52.3K engagements
"Whats the last memorable Cristiano Ronaldo goal you saw He has scored [---] goals for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia without winning the league or the Asian Champions League. Unless youre Portuguese Saudi or a Ronaldo super fan how many of them have you seen Which of them can you easily recollect This game is more than just the Premier League and Champions League. But both generate so much noise and content it is hard even for someone with more than a billion followers to cut through. This week was an exception as Ronaldo became a story for not playing football. Not playing made it relevant"
X Link 2026-02-07T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 63.9K engagements
"Erling Haaland is in a slump and it's one we've seen before. The Norwegian's seasons have a familiar pattern: a blistering start followed by a mid-season slowdown @SamLee investigates. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7025464/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7025464/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-07T09:02Z 1.1M followers, 79.6K engagements
"Frank Lampard thought Enzo Fernandez could play as an eight. Now hes developed into a Lampard-esque goal threat with the same type of dangerous runs into the box. And he has [--] goals in his first [---] Chelsea appearances which is the same as Lampard. @liam_twomey @anantaajith & @Conor0Neill_ look at how hes done it and how its helping Chelsea. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7026562/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7026562/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-07T10:01Z 1.1M followers, 49.5K engagements
"Barcelona has begun the process of withdrawing from the European Super League (ESL) leaving Real Madrid as the only founding member. Of the [--] founding ESL members nine pulled out swiftly following its launch. Another Juventus said in [----] that they had withdrawn from the proposal leaving just Barca and Madrid attached to the project. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7028881/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7028881/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-07T12:30Z 1.1M followers, 18.4K engagements
"Barcelona have begun the process of withdrawing from the European Super League (ESL) leaving Real Madrid as the only founding member. Of the [--] founding ESL members nine pulled out swiftly following its launch. Another Juventus said in [----] that they had withdrawn from the proposal leaving just Barca and Madrid attached to the project. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7028881/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7028881/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-07T12:47Z 1.1M followers, 101.4K engagements
"Michael Carrick's Manchester United win four Premier League games in a row beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Old Trafford. That's their first league win against Spurs in seven attempts (W1 D3 L3)"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:27Z 1.1M followers, 29.9K engagements
"Is a bad season turning into a good one for Manchester United With their 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur they now have [--] points two more than they achieved last season. 📝 @Ankaman616 @Conor0Neill_ 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015743/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015743/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-07T15:09Z 1.1M followers, 34.1K engagements
"It's a first-half hat-trick for Cole Palmer against Wolves. His first two came from the penalty spot which were both won by Joao Pedro. He got his third in the 37th minute. It has been a very easy afternoon so far for Liam Rosenior's side"
X Link 2026-02-07T15:51Z 1.1M followers, 33.3K engagements
"West Ham lead 2-0 at half-time against Burnley and will be hoping history doesn't repeat itself this weekend. Crysencio Summerville scored the opener taking his tally to five goals in his last five appearances across all competitions for West Ham after scoring just once in his first [--] for the club. The last West Ham player to score in five in a row was Jesse Lingard in March/April [----]. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020163800737943662 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020163800737943662"
X Link 2026-02-07T15:52Z 1.1M followers, 53.4K engagements
"Martin Zubimendi has given Arsenal the lead against Sunderland. It's another goal from the Spaniard from outside the box whose shot bounces off the post and goes in"
X Link 2026-02-07T15:54Z 1.1M followers, 33.4K engagements
"Everton come from behind at Craven Cottage to complete their first league double over Fulham since 2013-14. David Moyes' side are up to seventh two points behind Liverpool"
X Link 2026-02-07T16:57Z 1.1M followers, 37K engagements
"Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the Premier League while a win for Chelsea moves them to within one point of Manchester United in fourth. Aston Villa miss the chance to go second dropping points against Bournemouth"
X Link 2026-02-07T17:02Z 1.1M followers, 43.1K engagements
"A 2-0 win for West Ham United closes the gap to Nottingham Forest in 17th to three points. Defeats for Burnley & Wolves mean the bottom two drift further away from Premier League safety"
X Link 2026-02-07T17:23Z 1.1M followers, 35.5K engagements
"Igor Thiago scores his 17th Premier League goal of the season. The Brazilian converts from the spot to give Brentford a half-time lead against Newcastle United. The hosts went ahead after Sven Botman's goal but Vitaly Janelt & Igor Thiago have turned it around for the visitors. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020201333501141267 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020201333501141267"
X Link 2026-02-07T18:21Z 1.1M followers, 32.7K engagements
"Rasmus Hojlund's penalty in the fifth minute of added time gave Napoli the three points against Genoa. It was the striker's second goal of the game having scored in the first half. Antonio Conte's side went down to [--] men after Juan Jesus received a second yellow in the 77th minute. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020211744057249966 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020211744057249966"
X Link 2026-02-07T19:03Z 1.1M followers, 73.5K engagements
"Brentford take the points at St. James' Park. Dango Ouattara's goal in the 85th minute puts Keith Andrews' side on level points with Liverpool in 6th. It's the third successive defeat in the Premier League for Eddie Howe's Newcastle United"
X Link 2026-02-07T19:31Z 1.1M followers, 30.2K engagements
"It has been an eventful start to life at Lyon for Endrick. Before tonight's game he had scored five goals in five games. And in Lyon's game with Nantes this evening he has been shown a red card for this upgraded from the referee's original yellow"
X Link 2026-02-07T21:32Z 1.1M followers, 77.7K engagements
"Hull City vs. Bristol City is likely to linger in the memory for everyone who attended at the MKM Stadium. A topsy-turvy game between two teams chasing a place in the Premier League. And it was stopped by a squirrel. Twice. Emil Riis had just put Gerhard Strubers visitors 3-1 up before the match was stopped in the 54th minute when the squirrel first appeared and sprinted across the pitch. There was three minutes of comedy chasing and evasive action before play resumed only for the four-legged fiend to return to wreak more havoc than the home attack had previously shown. 🔗"
X Link 2026-02-07T22:06Z 1.1M followers, 67.5K engagements
"Antoine Semenyo Jamie Vardy and others have shown that non-League can provide a viable pathway into elite football. The Athletic spoke to a range of scouts and loans managers to understand why it is becoming increasingly attractive to professional clubs and is seen as an untapped market. And who do the scouts think could be the next hidden gem @JordanC1107 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018122/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018122/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-08T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 36.7K engagements
"Cole Palmers Chelsea role may look the same but improvements around him make a difference. His hat-trick showed he is still a game-changer but he is now under less pressure to be a talisman. That is a luxury he has not had before and the hope is that it makes him even better. @reallycerys 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7029558/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7029558/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-08T09:31Z 1.1M followers, 46.3K engagements
"Bruno Fernandes fingerprints are all over just about every fast crisp and fluid passage of play that Manchester United are stringing together under Michael Carrick. He is revelling in the freedom he has been granted. On form there is not a better player in the Premier League right now. 📝 @mjcritchley 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7029692/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7029692/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-08T10:31Z 1.1M followers, 101.1K engagements
"Phil Parkinson has taken Wrexham from non-League to the doorstep of the Premier League. [---] games. [---] wins. [---] goals. [--] places up the pyramid. @VancityReynolds & @RMcElhenney say the managers job is his for life. Hes the architect. Hes our manager. Hes our guy @rsooty73 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7026531/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7026531/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-08T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 373.9K engagements
"🏆 Did Manchester City just save the title race Can Cristian Romero really be considered a leader ❓ Is an old-school tactic making a return @stujames75 addresses the major talking points from the weekend's Premier League action. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7031363/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7031363/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-09T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 22.6K engagements
"Since the beginning of the season Manchester United have been smartly using the players outside the penalty area on corner kicks creating favourable shooting situations for Mbeumo Amad and Bruno Fernandes. Whether it has been with old staff or new they have used additional training time this season to improve their set pieces in terms of ideas and execution and they are seeing the results. 📝 @Walid_4 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7030487/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7030487/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-09T08:31Z 1.1M followers, 106.9K engagements
"This is what things will look like if Manchester City's rebuild comes together. In fact it should be better than the victory over Liverpool. Pep Guardiolas side are not the finished article yet but you can see what they are trying to build as they chase down Arsenal. 📝 @SamLee https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7031259/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7031259/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:01Z 1.1M followers, 29.1K engagements
"Dominik Szoboszlai has been one of the few Liverpool title-winners to stand up and be counted this season. He has been outstanding in midfield and selflessly filled in at right-back. His free kick against Manchester City was awe inspiring. Yet by the end he had been dismissed as Arne Slot's side imploded. Not for the first time this season Szoboszlai was badly let down by those around him. 📝 @JamesPearceLFC 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7031035/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7031035/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:31Z 1.1M followers, 50K engagements
"Tottenham Hotspur Women went into Sunday's game vs Chelsea just one point behind the reigning WSL champions. But the brutal reality for a team on the rise is that in [--] matches against the established big-three sides since promotion they have won just twice. So how far away are Spurs from catching up with the WSL's elite 📝 @megan_feringa https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7031494/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7031494/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-09T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 43.6K engagements
"Eddie Howe has no doubt that he is still the man to lead Newcastle United forward"
X Link 2026-02-09T11:32Z 1.1M followers, 29.9K engagements
"Envigado Chicago Fire 🏴 Aston Villa Al Nassr Fenerbahce Zenit St Petersburg Jhon Duran is on the move again joining Russian side Zenit after cutting short his season-long loan at Fenerbahce. The striker made his last appearance for Aston Villa on January [--] [----] before joining Al Nassr for 64.5m. Zenit will be the 22-year-old's fourth club in just over a year. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020843236076503226 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020843236076503226"
X Link 2026-02-09T12:52Z 1.1M followers, 162.3K engagements
"There was a sense at Anfield on Sunday that despite Manchester Citys clashes with Liverpool no longer being title deciders this remains the Premier Leagues must-see fixture. And Liverpool's naivety in the [--] minutes in which they led they made no attempt to retain possession and slow the tempo or waste time ensured that the two sides produced another Premier League classic. 📝 @Zonal_Marking https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032612/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032612/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-09T13:01Z 1.1M followers, 51.7K engagements
"Big spenders are routinely pilloried or applauded for improving their squad or splurging wastefully regardless of whether theyve been careful in years past. The more frugal sides are decried as misers or praised for their market savvy no matter the surrounding factors. One way to delve a little deeper is to look beyond the money spent and instead at what exactly it was spent on. Positions spring to mind as one way of doing this but another and one that can prove quite telling in terms of where a club are on their particular journey is to look at the ages of players signed. @CWeatherspoon_ has"
X Link 2026-02-09T13:32Z 1.1M followers, 48.3K engagements
"Dani Carvajal is not happy. Well-placed sources have said Real Madrid are having doubts about offering him a renewal. Sources on the players side are not convinced he will end up staying either. They also said he does not feel like Alvaro Arbeloa has explained why he is not playing. In recent weeks sources close to the dressing room have spoken of an improvement in atmosphere since Xabi Alonsos sacking as manager. It will be interesting to see how the Carvajal situation affects that. It could also lead Madrid to look to strengthen at right-back in the transfer market. The idea has already"
X Link 2026-02-09T16:01Z 1.1M followers, 79.9K engagements
"Middlesbroughs 2-1 win at Sheffield United moves Kim Hellbergs side top of the Championship knocking Frank Lampards Coventry City off the summit for the first time since October. The Teesside outfit were [--] points behind Coventry when Hellberg took charge in November"
X Link 2026-02-09T21:55Z 1.1M followers, 48.6K engagements
"This was Coca-Cola and Pepsi teaming up Marvel and DC - two of the biggest names in the business in an alliance. On February [--] [----] Manchester United and the New York Yankees announced a partnership. This is the story of that day why it might have been a missed opportunity - and a push for the Steinbrenner family to buy Manchester United. ✍ @OliverKay 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7004057/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7004057/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-10T07:30Z 1.1M followers, 78.2K engagements
"Thomas Frank's Spurs host Eddie Howe's Newcastle United with both sides in the bottom half and struggling to fix flaws in their sides that have been ruthlessly exposed in the Premier League of late. It is a crucial game for two coaches who have spent years building their reputations. @ThomHarris_ explains what is going wrong and what it means for how tonight may play out 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032933/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032933/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-10T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 36.6K engagements
"A team's out-of-possession approach is the cornerstone of their tactical identity whether that's sitting deep pressing high or somewhere in between. And in a league as competitive as England's top-flight it matters. @MarkCarey93 deciphers the Premier League's block party https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7033512/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7033512/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-10T08:45Z 1.1M followers, 86.7K engagements
"Alexis Mac Allister is the World Cup winner who was pivotal to Liverpools title win last season. But the data and the eye test suggest his form has slumped. So whats going wrong - and how can it be put right @greggevans40 and @JamesPearceLFC investigate https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032771/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032771/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-10T09:01Z 1.1M followers, 45.5K engagements
"♦ Cristiano Ronaldo Saudi Arabia and a moral dilemma ♦ The striker averaging a club every [----] months ♦ Thomas Frank's baffling blind spot ♦ The manager merry-go-round Watford are Still at it In this week's Row Z @TimSpiers looks at some of the more unusual stories from the past week in football 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032782/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032782/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-10T12:01Z 1.1M followers, 24.5K engagements
"Arne Slot has admitted that missing out on Champions League qualification would have a big impact on Liverpools summer transfer budget"
X Link 2026-02-10T12:15Z 1.1M followers, 32K engagements
"Bournemouth's last trip to face Everton in the Premier League was nothing short of remarkable. 87': Everton 2-0 Bournemouth FT: Everton 2-3 Bournemouth Goals from Antoine Semenyo Lewis Cook and Luis Sinisterra completed an extraordinary turnaround for Andoni Iraola's side who are the only team in Premier League history to win a match from two goals down after [--] minutes. To think it was goalless at half-time. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021215324750672267 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021215324750672267"
X Link 2026-02-10T13:31Z 1.1M followers, 79.8K engagements
"Italian football is a numbers game. Serie A is full of thirds three quarters and half wingers and now Inters Federico Dimarco is changing the way we think of fifths. This is how a wing-back is fuelling Inters latest title bid. 📝 @JamesHorncastle 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7035346/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7035346/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-10T14:01Z 1.1M followers, 31.1K engagements
"Manchester Uniteds last visit to the London Stadium in October [----] burst Erik ten Hags bubble. Crysencio Summervilles first West Ham United goal gave Julen Lopeteguis side the lead on [--] minutes before Casemiro drew Manchester United level with a header seven minutes later. Late drama ensued Danny Ings went down in the penalty area after contact from Matthijs de Ligt. A penalty was awarded deep into stoppage time following a VAR review. Jarrod Bowen converted from [--] yards earning West Ham a 2-1 victory and bringing to an end Ten Hags Manchester United reign."
X Link 2026-02-10T16:01Z 1.1M followers, 89.6K engagements
"Jhon Duran is only [--] yet has played for clubs in the USA England Saudi Arabia Turkey and Russia. Zenit St Petersburg is Duran's fifth team in three years but [--] months ago the striker was signing a new contract at Aston Villa until [----]. So what has happened and why has he become a footballing nomad @J_Tanswell explains 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7033029/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7033029/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-10T17:46Z 1.1M followers, 95.3K engagements
"Rayan has taken no time at all to adapt to English football. After joining from Brazilian side Vasco da Gama he registered an assist on debut before scoring his first goal against Aston Villa last time out. He has now scored again heading Bournemouth level against Everton before Amine Adli powered in a header of his own to give Andoni Iraolas side the lead. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021329819963883842 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021329819963883842"
X Link 2026-02-10T21:05Z 1.1M followers, 91.6K engagements
"Archie Gray had offered such much-needed relief for Thomas Frank and Tottenham Hotspur powering the side level against Newcastle United. But it was to be short-lived with Jacob Ramsey sending a low shot into the far corner for his first Newcastle goal - and a 2-1 lead"
X Link 2026-02-10T21:14Z 1.1M followers, 32.2K engagements
"Last time at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League Chelsea overcame a two-goal deficit against West Ham. This evening it is Liam Roseniors side who have thrown away a two-goal lead with Noah Okafor offered a tap-in to equalise for Leeds United after Chelsea failed to clear"
X Link 2026-02-10T21:22Z 1.1M followers, 38.9K engagements
"Another league defeat for Thomas Frank at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - their seventh of the campaign. Tonights 2-1 loss to Newcastle United means only West Ham and Wolves have lost more at home during the 2025-26 season"
X Link 2026-02-10T21:31Z 1.1M followers, 34.4K engagements
"Cole Palmer had a golden chance in stoppage time to win it for Chelsea against Leeds United. But despite scoring four times in his last two games the England international could not find the target - with the game ending 2-2"
X Link 2026-02-10T21:37Z 1.1M followers, 39.9K engagements
"Newcastle have underperformed this season but they are still a difficult team to beat. It is the limp and uninspiring performance which should be the biggest cause of concern for Tottenham Hotspur. But the worst part for Thomas Frank was the reaction from the crowd. They booed at half-time and full-time and also started chanting the name of their former manager Mauricio Pochettino during the game. More from @jaydmharris @ChrisDHWaugh and @MarkCarey93 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7030957/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7030957/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-10T22:00Z 1.1M followers, 65.5K engagements
"Manchester United had a close shave with a first defeat under Michael Carrick - before Benjamin Seskos stoppage-time equaliser rescued a point against West Ham. Tomas Soucek initially gave West Ham a second-half lead which momentarily lifted Nuno Espirito Santos side onto the same number of points as Nottingham Forest in 17th. Casemiro then had a goal ruled out for offside before Seskos volley secured a point and maintained Carricks unbeaten start. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021348514211537351 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021348514211537351"
X Link 2026-02-10T22:20Z 1.1M followers, 55.7K engagements
"Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank is convinced he will still be in charge for their next Premier League game against Arsenal on February [--]. More from @jaydmharris https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7037355/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7037355/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-10T23:27Z 1.1M followers, 31K engagements
"Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo has explained he was living with anxiety for a year and a half and sought help as this became depression. Araujo was granted indefinite leave by Barcelona at the beginning of December after requesting a period of absence. The Uruguay international explained he had been feeling not totally right before the Chelsea match on November [--] in which he was sent off after [--] minutes but that game marked when he realised this was enough. More from @polballus https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7036887/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-10T23:45Z 1.1M followers, 77.6K engagements
"Gianluigi Donnarumma made one of the saves of the season against Liverpool on Sunday demonstrating why he is arguably the best shot-stopper in the world. But are these saves enough compensation for his limitations in possession Would Citys issues with their build-up play be resolved by a different type of goalkeeper @SamLee investigates 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7036114/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7036114/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-11T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 33.6K engagements
"The warning signs are flashing loud and clear for Tottenham Hotspur right now. For a long time removing Thomas Frank as head coach was the risk. Now with the fans' faith gone and the team sinking fast the bigger gamble might be to keep him. Relegation is a very real prospect for Tottenham time is running out and survival is at stake. 📝 @JackPittBrooke 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7038019/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7038019/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-11T08:31Z 1.1M followers, 45.6K engagements
"Thomas Frank was convinced he would be in charge for Tottenham's next game against Arsenal on February [--] when asked about his future after Spurs' 2-1 defeat by Newcastle United on Tuesday night. Yeah Im convinced I will be. I understand the question and I understand its easy to point on me but I also think its never only the head coach or the ownership or the directors or the players or the staff. Its everyone." Frank has since been sacked by Tottenham who are working through a few contingency plans he leaves them 16th in the Premier League."
X Link 2026-02-11T10:16Z 1.1M followers, 79.1K engagements
"Tottenham are winless in their last eight Premier League games and have won just two from their last [--]. They are five points above the relegation zone. Their home form has been a huge issue since last season Thomas Frank was unable to find a solution"
X Link 2026-02-11T11:31Z 1.1M followers, 24.5K engagements
"Tottenham's results have been trending in one direction for some time under Thomas Frank. Why did it take Spurs so long to sack him 📷 @jaydmharris"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:02Z 1.1M followers, [----] engagements
"Tottenham's results have been trending in one direction for some time under Thomas Frank. Why did it take Spurs so long to sack him 📼 @jaydmharris"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:05Z 1.1M followers, 28K engagements
"It originated in the 18th century as a show of appreciation in bullfighting. Today fans who wave their white handkerchiefs at a football ground are doing the opposite its a display of discontent. @dermotmcorrigan explains the history behind a striking aspect of Spanish sporting culture and why weve seen so much of it at Real Madrid of late. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7035880/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7035880/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-11T14:31Z 1.1M followers, 26.2K engagements
"The simple truth is that Thomas Frank did not look suited to the demands of managing a big club. Tottenham Hotspur were constantly too passive they were bad at building up from the back and their record in the Premier League was dreadful. He became the latest manager to get a job with a bigger side after his success with a club on a lower budget and fail to adapt to the role. 📝 @Zonal_Marking https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6988221/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6988221/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-11T17:01Z 1.1M followers, 32.6K engagements
"Sunderland haven't beaten Liverpool since a 1-0 home victory in March [----]. Nicklas Bendtner scored the only goal of the game that day as Jordan Henderson returned to the Stadium of Light for the first time following his move to Anfield the previous summer"
X Link 2026-02-11T19:36Z 1.1M followers, 27.1K engagements
"Arsenal have one foot in the Womens Champions League quarter-finals after a dominant away victory in the first leg against OH Leuven. Frida Maanums brace along with goals from Olivia Smith and Alessia Russo ensured it was a successful trip to Belgium for the Champions League holders. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021670263771873572 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021670263771873572"
X Link 2026-02-11T19:38Z 1.1M followers, 34.3K engagements
"Arsenals Kai Havertz has sustained a muscular injury and is set for a spell out of the team. The forward is now expected to miss the north London derby on February [--]. The Germany international only returned to action last month after missing the majority of [----] through injury and has featured in Arsenals last four games recording two goals and two assists. More from @David_Ornstein and @gunnerblog https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7038931/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7038931/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-11T20:59Z 1.1M followers, 66.3K engagements
"Manchester City have now won [--] successive matches against Fulham in all competitions. In doing so they have extended the longest winning run by a team against an individual club in English football history. ✅ 3-0 (February [----] Premier League) ✅ 2-1 (September [----] Premier League) ✅ 2-0 (January [----] Premier League) ✅ 4-2 (December [----] Premier League) ✅ 5-0 (March [----] Premier League) ✅ 3-0 (September [----] Premier League) ✅ 2-0 (November [----] League Cup) ✅ 2-0 (March [----] Premier League) ✅ 4-0 (January [----] FA Cup) ✅ 2-0 (December [----] Premier League) ✅ 3-0 (March [----] Premier League) ✅ 4-1"
X Link 2026-02-11T21:24Z 1.1M followers, 44.7K engagements
"Burnley hadn't won in the Premier League since late October and looked set to extend their winless run to [--] games after a Jorgen Strand Larsen brace put Crystal Palace 2-0 ahead in the first half. But a remarkable seven-minute spell before half-time saw Scott Parkers side take a shock 3-2 lead - and the Lancashire outfit held on throughout the second half to record an extraordinary victory. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021699601632571702 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021699601632571702"
X Link 2026-02-11T21:35Z 1.1M followers, 38.3K engagements
"Tonights 3-2 defeat against Burnley means Crystal Palace are now eight matches without a league win at Selhurst Park. Palace last went on an eight-game winless run at home in the top flight in December [----] following a 3-0 defeat to Liverpool when: 🔴 Arsenal were sixth in the Premier League before winning [--] points from [--] matches to win the league 🎶 Teletubbies Say 'Eh-Oh' was number one in the charts Ronaldo won his first Ballon d'Or at the age of [--] 🍺 An average pint cost [----] https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021701868074958896 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021701868074958896"
X Link 2026-02-11T21:44Z 1.1M followers, 31.7K engagements
"Liverpool end Sunderlands unbeaten Premier League home record with just their second win in eight league matches in [----]. Virgil van Dijks second-half goal secures the points for the Premier League champions who move three points behind Manchester United in fourth"
X Link 2026-02-11T22:15Z 1.1M followers, 28.6K engagements
"RT @TheAthletic: World Cup winner and 2x Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach is ending her 20-year association with the agency led by Casey"
X Link 2026-02-12T10:07Z 1.1M followers, [---] engagements
"Nottingham Forest are in talks with Vitor Pereira over becoming their head coach. The 57-year-old is also well known to Evangelos Marinakis after a spell with Olympiacos in the 2014-15 season. More from @nottmtails https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7039987/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7039987/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-12T10:25Z 1.1M followers, 28K engagements
"Erling Haaland was looking back to his best. He had scored and Manchester City were 3-0 at half time against Fulham. But he never came back out for the second half. And City looked blunt without him. Pep Guardiola was not specific about what was wrong but was clear on the cause: The reason why is many games." But as City try to hunt down Arsenal can they really afford to rest him @SamLee 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7040049/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7040049/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-12T11:31Z 1.1M followers, 47.5K engagements
"Ange Postecoglou says Tottenham Hotspur's expenditure compared to other Premier League teams means they are "not a big club". Postecoglou wanted to sign Pedro Neto Bryan Mbeumo Antoine Semenyo & Marc Guehi after his first season in charge of Spurs"
X Link 2026-02-12T12:51Z 1.1M followers, 33.2K engagements
"RT @Laia_Cervello: While Hansi Flick gave yet another La Masia player his debut last weekend Robert Lewandowski at [--] still has no clear"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:56Z 1.1M followers, [--] engagements
"Roberto De Zerbi had a long list of admirers when he was Brighton head coach but he only spent two seasons with the club. His approach worked initially at Marseille but he has lasted less than two full seasons in Ligue [--]. Hiring the 46-year-old Italian would have serious upsides for a Premier League club looking for a manager. Just don't expect them to last too long 📝 @TimSpiers 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7038331/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7038331/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:01Z 1.1M followers, 73.7K engagements
"Raheem Sterling has joined Dutch club Feyenoord until the end of the season after leaving Chelsea. Sterling left Chelsea at the end of January after a mutual agreement to terminate his contract [--] months early. Feyenoord are second in the Eredivisie [--] points behind leaders PSV and are managed by former Manchester United and Arsenal striker Robin van Persie. More from @Millar_Colin and @SJohnsonSport https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7004559/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7004559/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-12T17:01Z 1.1M followers, 50.9K engagements
"England have been drawn against European champions Spain in Group A3 of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League. England will also play home and away fixtures against Croatia and the Czech Republic. More from @nnamdionye and @samjoseph_17 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7041811/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7041811/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-12T18:49Z 1.1M followers, 24.5K engagements
"In front of the UEFA Congress on Thursday FIFA president Gianni Infantino seemed to come to the realization that women belong in positions of power within football. It was a remarkable and shocking epiphany from footballs most powerful man bewailing the very system he has overseen and helped to perpetuate the lack of opportunities. @megan_feringa writes how when he's the one in charge perhaps that finger should be pointed back at him. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7045042/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7045042/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-13T22:46Z 1.1M followers, 37.8K engagements
"Tottenham Hotspurs 7-3 win at Aston Villa means they move level on points with rivals Arsenal in the WSL table after Arsenals game at Brighton was postponed. Manchester Uniteds 2-1 win over London City Lionesses and Chelseas 2-0 victory against Liverpool means the top five stays the same with Manchester City remaining nine points clear at the top"
X Link 2026-02-15T16:42Z 1.1M followers, 20.1K engagements
"Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane has been accused by an opponent of causing injury. In the first half of Wednesdays 4-0 win over Mainz in the second round of the DFB-Pokal Kane collided with Mainz goalkeeper Robin Zentner after challenging for a loose ball following a cross from Serge Gnabry. The incident left Zentner with a cut above his right eyebrow and needing lengthy treatment. He was able to continue and finish the game but in an interview with German broadcaster ZDF after the game the 30-year-old said that Kane was at fault and had no reason to challenge for the ball. Yes I think you"
X Link 2024-10-31T08:50Z 1.1M followers, 7.8M engagements
"Ben Hiscox died after colliding with the clubhouse wall during an amateur game in April [----]. Alex Fletcher suffered brain damage and multiple fractures to his skull after hitting a perimeter wall in November [----]. Billy Vigar died aged [--] after colliding with a brick wall during Chichester Citys game at Wingate & Finchley on September [--]. Nobody should lose their life playing a game of football says Clive Hiscox Ben's father. It's a ticking time bomb waiting to happen again whilst stadiums are still able to operate in this way adds Fletcher. @DTathletic & @stujames75"
X Link 2025-09-29T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 323.7K engagements
"Few teams have outmanoeuvred Paris Saint-Germain in the last [--] months like Bayern Munich did for [--] minutes last night. Vincent Kompany's side went man-to-man against the European champions but also seamlessly shifted markers between players and it worked a treat. 📝 @Walid_4 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6779719/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6779719/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2025-11-05T14:31Z 1.1M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Gianni Infantino will present the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at the draw for the [----] World Cup footballs world governing body has announced. The award is designed to acknowledge individuals who have helped to unite people all over the world in peace with the winner to be crowned at the draw in Washington DC on December [--]. More from @Dan_KP 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6780499/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6780499/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2025-11-05T16:17Z 1.1M followers, 6.1M engagements
"Arsenal jump to second in the Women's Super League taking all three points from Goodison Park as Everton's wait for a home point in the league continues. Goals from Katie McCabe Alessia Russo and Olivia Smith sealed the win for Arsenal with Leah Williamson also on the pitch for the first time since the Euro [----] final. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1999846067945214354 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1999846067945214354"
X Link 2025-12-13T14:17Z 1.1M followers, 76.3K engagements
"Ali Radjel longs for Western Sahara. He has captained its representative team which has an entire history of unofficial friendly matches. But the territory - controlled by Spain for most of the 20th century - is disputed. Radjel dreams that one day Western Sahara could play competitively and wants people to hear about a rarely-reported story. I think we are a forgotten country and a forgotten people" he says. 📝 @Simon_Hughes__ 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6977309/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6977309/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-22T12:31Z 1.1M followers, 62.4K engagements
"Sir Keir Starmer presented Chinas president Xi Jinping with a Premier League match ball flown [----] miles from London. According to widespread reports from UK journalists travelling with Starmer the UK Prime Minister arrived in Beijing armed with one of the yellow Puma match balls used in Sundays Premier League fixture between Arsenal and Manchester United a game he had attended at the Emirates Stadium. Xis affection for Manchester United may have been reasonably well known but more surprising was the revelation widely reported in the UK that he told Starmer he also has a fondness for Arsenal"
X Link 2026-01-29T19:01Z 1.1M followers, 253.8K engagements
"At his worst Omar Bogle was taking [--] or [--] sleeping pills every night. It was just crazy my usage was ridiculous. I was completely blacked out Id wake up and I wouldnt even remember the conversations that Id had with people the night before." Bogle is not an isolated example one expert warns that most clubs have got at least three or four people who are taking sleeping pills on a regular basis. @TBurrows16 on footballs sleeping pills problem. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6985266/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6985266/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-30T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 530.8K engagements
"Raheem Sterling at Union Berlin Sometimes you have to rub your eyes In this case it didnt really seem serious Union's general manager Horst Heldt said to Sky on being offered the 31-year-old free agent. We didnt pursue it any further. A representative for Raheem Sterling has denied to The Athletic that the winger was offered a surprise move to the Bundesliga club. ✍ @SebSB https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018391789548216521 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018391789548216521"
X Link 2026-02-02T18:31Z 1.1M followers, 102.9K engagements
"Crystal Palace have agreed a fee of around 20million with Everton for the signing of Dwight McNeil. McNeil [--] is undergoing a medical and all parties are working to complete the deal for Mondays 7pm deadline. Full story from @David_Ornstein https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/KjQAn5DDdA0X/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/KjQAn5DDdA0X/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-02T18:50Z 1.1M followers, 63.5K engagements
"Pep Guardiola says Manchester City intends to write to the English Football League (EFL) to request a rule change so that Marc Guehi is available for the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal. Guehi was ineligible for Citys win over Newcastle United in the semi-final decider on Wednesday night because he joined the club from Crystal Palace after the first leg of the last-four tie against Eddie Howes side. Hopefully we can convince the Carabao Cup that Marc can play in this competition (in) the final Guardiola told Sky Sports after the match. Because its difficult to understand that the club makes"
X Link 2026-02-04T23:05Z 1.1M followers, 1.1M engagements
"In the xG era we have repeatedly been told that goals from outside the box are an unsustainable way to score but is that really the case There are other factors too and in a world of deep blocks and organised defences having a pop from distance may be an increasingly sensible thing to do @Conor0Neill_ 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020923/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020923/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-05T10:01Z 1.1M followers, 138.1K engagements
"🔴 Manchester United's successfully rebuilt attack 🔵 Joao Pedro and Hugo Ekitike 🟣 Aston Villa's wait goes on ⚪ And why Leeds United nailed their recruitment in [----] On this week's Alternative Premier League Table @anantaajith looks at how last summer's influx of new faces are doing in front of goal for their new clubs. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020985/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020985/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-05T16:01Z 1.1M followers, 261.8K engagements
"Arsenal now call the Emirates in north London home. But back in the 1800s they were based in south London and played in Plumstead. @DTathletic visited the street where the terraces of their old Invicta ground remain in peoples back gardens. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6991197/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6991197/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-06T09:47Z 1.1M followers, 120.7K engagements
"Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta will make the final decision on whether to undergo surgery on a knee injury. A deal to sell the 28-year-old to AC Milan for a fee of around 30million fell through on transfer deadline day with the Italian side pulling out partly due to concerns over his knee which were flagged during a medical. Palace manager Oliver Glasner says a call on whether to continue managing the problem or seek a longer-term solution will be taken by Mateta after a final medical opinion has been sought with the strikers hopes of making Frances World Cup squad this summer in"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:22Z 1.1M followers, 61.9K engagements
"Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of a second consecutive Al Nassr game after not being including in Fridays matchday squad to face Al Ittihad. The Athletic reported on Thursday that the 41-year-old was not included in the squad for the win over Al Riyadh on Monday following a disagreement over how the club is being managed. Ronaldo was left feeling let down by Al Nassrs hierarchy after what he perceives a failure to strengthen the squad during the winter transfer window. More from @samjoseph_17 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7024739/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:58Z 1.1M followers, 160.2K engagements
"Arsenal go nine points clear at the top of the Premier League ahead of Manchester City's trip to Anfield tomorrow. With their 3-0 win against Sunderland Arsenal are now unbeaten in their last [--] at home against promoted sides (W39 D5) the longest run in Premier League history overtaking Chelsea (43 between [----] and 2015). https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020180467484430509 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020180467484430509"
X Link 2026-02-07T16:58Z 1.1M followers, 75.3K engagements
"Martin Zubimendi is Artetas Mr Dependable. He not only scores and creates goals but also has a wicked passing range and gets stuck in with the defensive work whether that is sliding into tackles winning headers or gaining back possession. No sooner had Zubimendi got to his feet after being fouled by Brian Brobbey than Arsenals midfielder was headed towards the corner flag to mimic the injured Mikel Merinos celebration. Zubimendi had just scored his sixth goal of the season which is now two more than he has managed in a single campaign in his career. It is an example of why the Spaniard is so"
X Link 2026-02-07T17:13Z 1.1M followers, 99.6K engagements
"Viktor Gyokeres start to life in north London has not been straightforward. But he now has eight goal contributions in as many games in all competitions. Whats changed And has he found his role in Mikel Artetas squad @ArtdeRoche 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7029570/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7029570/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-08T08:31Z 1.1M followers, 33K engagements
"Everybody recognises Cristian Romero is one of the best players in Tottenham Hotspur's squad. The 27-year-old has moments of magic but does not have the tactical or emotional discipline required to be an effective captain. @jaydmharris 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7029330/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7029330/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-08T10:01Z 1.1M followers, 40.9K engagements
"Borja Iglesias had just given his shirt to a fan in the car park when the homophobic abuse began. The Spain international striker - he is heterosexual - was taunted as a result of his decision to paint his nails. In response team-mates and more than [----] fans came to the next match with painted nails. The incident and the reaction to it has sparked a wider debate in Spain 📝 @Millar_Colin 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7021257/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7021257/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-08T13:01Z 1.1M followers, 203.9K engagements
"Womens Super League (WSL) Football the organisation which oversees the top two tiers of womens football in England is monitoring developments with Xs artificial intelligence (AI) tool Grok due to concerns regarding its creation of sexualised images. Some WSL clubs are also monitoring Grok and another has said it has provided updated guidance to players and staff on safe use of all platforms including X. Other teams are monitoring the evolving social media landscape and will take action accordingly. More from @charlotteharpur https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032797/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-09T20:21Z 1.1M followers, 53.8K engagements
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