[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] #  @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. 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El Ghazi had his contract terminated by the club on November X 2023 after posting about the Israel-Gaza war on social media. El Ghazi was initially suspended by Mainz in October of that year for the pro-Palestinian post with the club describing it as unacceptable. His suspension was lifted shortly after and Mainz said that they had warned the player who had shown remorse. However El Ghazi said in a" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1988732390865584255) 2025-11-12T22:15Z 1.1M followers, 4.8M engagements "Liverpools recruitment team led by Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes is highly regarded within the game. They set their sights on Alexander Isak long before the club secured the title last April. This along with the capture of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen was the centrepiece of a rebuild designed to elevate a title-winning team to an even higher level. All the data as well as the eye test told them that Isak and Liverpool were compatible and that a player who was just about to turn XX approaching the peak of his powers would enhance a successful side. Instead Isak arrived unfit" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1993005568173511107) 2025-11-24T17:15Z 1.1M followers, 229.2K engagements "Im really sorry for what happened I just wish I could take it back. It was in January 2024 that QPR and Morocco midfielder Ilias Chairs life changed forever as he was found guilty of breaking a mans skull in an altercation four years earlier. He talks for the first time about what happened that day his deep regret and how it has changed him. @SarahShepSport 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1993590925105541557) 2025-11-26T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 383K engagements "Tottenham Hotspur were issued an apology from WSL Football after TikTok influencer GK Barry made an anti-Spurs comment during the Womens League Cup draw. The apology came after a chaotic quarter-final and semi-final draw for theSubway League Cup on Tuesday which also featured Barry making a number of innuendos and mistakenly placing a ball back into the bag. The draw was streamed live on TikTok with Barry responsible for drawing the balls and Rutherford providing context. However the draws conduct was criticised by both fans and clubs. Full story from @megan_feringa 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1993647296391553281) 2025-11-26T11:45Z 1.1M followers, 145.2K engagements "Former Manchester United midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron the president of Estudiantes de La Plata has been banned from all football-related activity for six months for allegedly ordering the clubs players to turn their backs on new champions Rosario Central on Sunday. The Argentine Football Associations (AFA) six-person disciplinary tribunal ruled that Verons decision to order the team to adopt an attitude of open disapproval constituted a form of symbolic violence and an affront to the values of respect and sportsmanship. The visiting Estudiantes players turned their backs during a pre-match" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1994349957487136845) 2025-11-28T10:17Z 1.1M followers, 227K engagements "Even bigger clubs than Crystal Palace wanted to sign Adam Wharton before he joined in February 2024 and the admiration is only likely to have increased since moving to south London. At XX years old any transfer fee would largely be dictated by his youth and a contract that runs until the summer of 2029 with no release clause. Should concrete approaches arrive Wharton and Palace will have decisions to make. Until then the focus is on what happens on the pitch and trying to enjoy further success. Considering the midfielder is already winning trophies competing in Europe and representing England" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1994428947338027417) 2025-11-28T15:31Z 1.1M followers, 164.9K engagements "Only three Premier League teams this season are yet to concede more than twice in a game: 🔴 Arsenal 🔵 Manchester City 🐈 Sunderland @Optajoe" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1994535775590035891) 2025-11-28T22:36Z 1.1M followers, 275.6K engagements "Malick Thiaw has given Newcastle United the lead after just XX seconds against Everton. It's the fastest Premier League goal of this season beating Phil Foden's goal against Leeds United scored earlier this afternoon" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1994823925331796308) 2025-11-29T17:41Z 1.1M followers, 32.5K engagements "A lot was made of the debate between Moises Caicedo and Declan Rice in the build-up to Chelsea against Arsenal. Caicedo has made an impact on the game. but also on Mikel Merinos ankle. The Ecuador international is sent off with the original yellow card upgraded to a red after Anthony Taylor was sent to the VAR monitor" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1995179621084512300) 2025-11-30T17:14Z 1.1M followers, 144.4K engagements "Sundays Eredivisie match between Ajax and Groningen was abandoned in the sixth minute after supporters set off fireworks. The match was temporarily suspended after just five minutes when a substantial pyrotechnic display lit up the south stand behind one of the goals where the Ajax ultras are situated. Supporters were described as repeatedly setting off fireworks. The players were taken off the pitch before a decision was taken to abandon the game. Ajax described the incident as downright scandalous and unacceptable and promised to identify and sanction the perpetrators. ✍ @AliRampling 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1995258983196905876) 2025-11-30T22:29Z 1.1M followers, 79.6K engagements "At half-time Manchester United were 1-0 down and Crystal Palace were playing them off the park. With the second-worst second-half record in the league a comeback for Ruben Amorim's team seemed improbable. And yet come back they did. So how much should we read into Man Utds unlikely win @mjcritchley picks out the positives even if they come with some pretty big caveats. 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1995402864500322342) 2025-12-01T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 64.5K engagements "On November X FIFA announced that the organisation would introduce a new award entitled FIFA Peace Prize Football Unites the World. FIFA said the award will be given annually but the inaugural prize will be presented by Gianni Infantino during the World Cup draw in Washington DC on Friday December X. They said it will go to individuals who have helped to unite people all over the world in peace and consequently deserve a special and unique recognition. This all came as a surprise to the FIFA Council of XX members which is chaired by Infantino as well as eight vice-presidents and XX other" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1995531084444860420) 2025-12-01T16:31Z 1.1M followers, 91.6K engagements "Too little perhaps is made of Serie A having a couple of the worlds best young players at the moment. Whats even more precious is the role Kenan Yildiz and Nico Paz play. They are like baby pandas: rare and endangered No.10s a position always on the verge of extinction and in need of its own Save The Trequartista charity. Also: 🔹 Como close in on Champions League spots 🔹 Wincingly-physical Roma-Napoli clash with XX fouls committed 🔹 Why was Edin Deko operating a megaphone All of this in @JamesHorncastles Serie A Briefing 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1995840624285659481) 2025-12-02T13:01Z 1.1M followers, 213.1K engagements "Even if Fabio Vieira does nothing else this year in the Bundesliga he now has his moment. The Arsenal loanee has been sent off twice and his team are struggling. And then he scored his last-minute winner. ✍ @SebSB 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1995855723524211104) 2025-12-02T14:01Z 1.1M followers, 80.4K engagements "FIFA has announced that the Village People the pop group that sings President Donald Trumps adopted anthem of Y.M.C.A. will perform at the World Cup draw on Friday. The draw will take place at the Kennedy Center on Dec. X in Washington for the World Cup which will be co-hosted across the United States Canada and Mexico. The Kennedy Center is chaired by Trump since he and his allies took over the venues board after his return to power earlier this year. Trump has previously said he will be involved in the event. On Tuesday night FIFA announced what it described as a world-class entertainment" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996180315518210315) 2025-12-03T11:30Z 1.1M followers, 84.6K engagements "It was just seven months ago when Mohamed Salah sat on a throne at Anfield for the announcement of his bumper new contract. Now he isnt guaranteed a starting place. So how will Arne Slot manage what could be a volatile situation And how will Liverpool play in his absence 📝 @JamesPearceLFC & @adjones_journo 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996188038708220399) 2025-12-03T12:01Z 1.1M followers, 42.9K engagements "Having lost their last four games Leeds United get a valuable three points and move out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 3-1 win over Chelsea. Enzo Maresca has faced Leeds three times in his career. He has lost all of them" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996342684768964968) 2025-12-03T22:16Z 1.1M followers, 83.7K engagements "Ben White has had to be patient this season his appearance against Brentford on Wednesday was his first in the Premier League since Manchester United on the opening weekend. But as Arsenal's defensive injuries mount up it was the perfect time to remind everyone of just how valuable a player he is. 📝 @ArtdeRoche" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996497451751035190) 2025-12-04T08:31Z 1.1M followers, 106.5K engagements "Any talk of a Premier League title challenge from Chelsea evaporated at Elland Road on Wednesday evening. Enzo Maresca understandably rotated his squad after impressive-but-sapping displays against Barcelona and Arsenal but those drafted in to face Leeds did not step up. 📝 @SJohnsonSport" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996505002064429344) 2025-12-04T09:01Z 1.1M followers, 46.2K engagements "Wrexham Women are the first women's team in the Welsh leagues to outright own their stadium. On Sunday they played their first official home game there against six-time league champions Swansea City. The vision: in the next four to five years Wrexham will be consistently winning the Welsh league opening the door to the Champions League. Ambitions like this might be ascribed to delusion if this club werent so famous for forging these kinds of dreams into reality. 📝 @megan_feringa 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996618374072144142) 2025-12-04T16:31Z 1.1M followers, 64K engagements "Bruno Fernandes has played more Premier League games against West Ham United without scoring than any other club (12). @OptaJoe" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996711980154212833) 2025-12-04T22:43Z 1.1M followers, 32.5K engagements "FIFA issued a statement on Thursday night which said that the Iranian football federation had reversed its plans to boycott the FIFA World Cup draw with the world football governing body saying the nation has sent a delegation to the United States to attend the event. FIFAs statement said the travelling party included head coach Ardeshir Ghalenoei. The Iranian federation had been claiming it would boycott the event because visas had not been issued by the U.S. government to all members of its delegation including the federations President Mehdi Taj. FIFAs statement did not specify which other" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996905069434851520) 2025-12-05T11:30Z 1.1M followers, 54.1K engagements "What is the best-case scenario World Cup draw for your country What is the worst-case scenario If you could put one group together which four countries would you pit against each other Stay updated on the colour and the chaos of the World Cup Draw with our live blog:" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996957987311595790) 2025-12-05T15:01Z 1.1M followers, 32.7K engagements "This will be the 23rd men's World Cup and the first hosted by more than two countries. So far there have been XXX games at the competition and 2720 goals. Brazil has contested the most matches (114) and scored the most goals (237) of any team. As for the players a certain Lionel Messi of Argentina has appeared in the most games with XX. Germanys Miroslav Klose has scored the most goals with XX (Messi has XX and is set to play next summer). Stats courtesy of @will_jeanes World Cup Draw Live Blog:" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996982901540299243) 2025-12-05T16:40Z 1.1M followers, 55.7K engagements "U.S. President Donald Trump says he was impressed by Brazil legend Pele. World Cup Draw Live Blog:" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997002184526111155) 2025-12-05T17:56Z 1.1M followers, 51.7K engagements "Scotland will face two of the countries they came up against during their last men's World Cup campaign in 1998. Steve Clarke's team are pitted against Brazil and Morocco. Scotland lost 2-1 to Brazil and 3-0 to Morocco in 1998 they have a chance to avenge those defeats next summer" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997017317184885171) 2025-12-05T18:56Z 1.1M followers, 54.6K engagements "Germany Curacao Ivory Coast Ecuador" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997019391876010085) 2025-12-05T19:05Z 1.1M followers, 43.9K engagements "United States Paraguay Australia ❓ Euro Play-Off Winner C" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997023047472025731) 2025-12-05T19:19Z 1.1M followers, 44.4K engagements "🤔 Will Thomas Tuchel be pleased 🌎 Where will England want to play these games 🥶 Who might be lurking in the knockout stage ✍ @J_Tanswell 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997067583737016377) 2025-12-05T22:16Z 1.1M followers, 41.1K engagements "A yellow card after XX seconds a goal just after a minute. An eventful start at Hill Dickinson Stadium where Everton lead 1-0 after Nikola Milenkovic headed Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's cross into his own net. Not the start Sean Dyche would have hoped for against his former side" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997322810922766651) 2025-12-06T15:10Z 1.1M followers, 43.5K engagements "Bruno Guimaraes keeps up his scoring form. this time directly from a corner. His Olimpico puts Newcastle United in front against Burnley a humbling goal to concede for Martin Dubravka Guimaraes' former Newcastle teammate" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997331362638962751) 2025-12-06T15:44Z 1.1M followers, 34.7K engagements "Joshua Kimmich says that Arsenal are not the best side Bayern Munich have faced this year claiming the Germans 3-1 Champions League defeat was not a football game. Bayern have recorded victories over Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain in the European competition this season and it is the French champions who Kimmich claimed gave his side the toughest test. More from @nnamdionye 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1994009626543640662) 2025-11-27T11:45Z 1.1M followers, 3.4M engagements "Vladimir Coufal and his wife Hana had tear-stained faces as they tried to digest the news they had not seen coming. Six months on from his release by West Ham United and Coufal has not quite recovered from the events of May X. It had been a routine morning until he was hastily summoned to then-head coach Graham Potters office after training. Thats when Potter told me the club wouldnt be extending my contract. I asked him why and he said it was a club decision. Was it the manager who didnt want me The board I have no idea. It was very disappointing. Our conversation lasted about XX seconds." [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1994406172686766412) 2025-11-28T14:01Z 1.1M followers, 2.7M engagements "It is Florian Wirtz's misfortune that he has landed in long-throw Britain when his natural subtlety is not cherished and protected. Over XX years ago Robert Pires found a similar environment before going on to prove everyone wrong. Wirtz's performance against West Ham United did not confirm he will do the same but it was proof it can happen. 📝 @mwalker2771 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1995417964384825379) 2025-12-01T09:01Z 1.1M followers, 3.7M engagements "UEFA executives have held meetings with the organisers of a leading pro-Palestinian campaign including since Octobers ceasefire in Gaza to discuss the circumstances around a potential ban of Israel from international competition people familiar with the discussions have told The Athletic. The Game Over Israel campaign was launched in New York City on September XX one day after the United Nations (UN) declared Israels actions in Gaza as a genocide. According to people with knowledge of the governing bodys thinking UEFA had been close to calling a vote on Israels ongoing participation in" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1995450586343313704) 2025-12-01T11:11Z 1.1M followers, 161.2K engagements "FIFA has been sent a letter by Human Rights Watch requesting information about the process and criteria applied by football's world governing body ahead of handing out its inaugural peace prize. On November X FIFA announced that the organisation would introduce a new award entitled FIFA Peace Prize Football Unites the World. More from @AdamCrafton_ 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1995522901324320938) 2025-12-01T15:58Z 1.1M followers, 230.9K engagements "Did you know Colombia was due to host the World Cup in 1986 but had to pull out for economic reasons What about Norway being the only country that Brazil has played and never beaten They have played each other four times resulting in two Norway victories and two draws. The draw for the 2026 World Cup the biggest edition of the tournament yet takes place on Friday. There are XX teams in said draw with XX countries still fighting for a place in next summer's competition. @will_jeanes has unearthed an eclectic mix of facts and stats about each of them. 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1995825524925518115) 2025-12-02T12:01Z 1.1M followers, 92.3K engagements "How does the Premier League table compare with last season's standings after XX matches 🔴 Arsenal were nine points behind Liverpool last season; they are nine points ahead in this campaign ⚪ Tottenham have XX points under Thomas Frank; they had XX under Ange Postecoglou at the same stage last season 🐺 Southampton who finished on XX points had five after XX PL matches in 2024-25; three more than Wolves in 2025-26" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1995901148411093394) 2025-12-02T17:01Z 1.1M followers, 162.9K engagements "More than 1200 players will travel to the World Cup finals next June ranging from the biggest and richest superstars in the game to those who are barely professional. With the vast majority of the sport's elite taking part we have attempted to rank the best XXX players who are set to star in North America in 2026. The results include: 2nd: Erling Haaland 8th: Lionel Messi 20th: Ousmane Dembele 39th: Christian Pulisic 📝 @NickMiller79 and @TimSpiers 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996119964407771171) 2025-12-03T07:31Z 1.1M followers, 1.8M engagements "Brighton have discovered to their cost that intense global interest attached to every move and kick in the Premier League requires scrupulous attention to detail. An educational project for school-age players which began with victory in a competition organised by the league has ended with Brighton issuing apologies to China and the club's Japanese star Kaoru Mitoma after they unwittingly used an image of a controversial Second World War veteran for promotional purposes on social media. A post on X by the clubs academy department showed Mitoma and an academy player holding mocked-up football" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996195840084390150) 2025-12-03T12:32Z 1.1M followers, 248K engagements "At what point does Mikel Merino stop being a makeshift striker and just become a striker Merinos opener against Brentford was his fourth goal in six games a period in which hes also made three assists including for Bukayo Sakas late goal. Mikel Artetas discussion of Merino suggests he continues to see him as a midfielder doing a job. But at some point you have to wonder whether hes missed his vocation. In his Arsenal career to date Merino has had considerably more opportunities and impact as a centre-forward. Hes not as athletic as Kai Havertz nor as explosive as Viktor Gyokeres. But" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996336029180260660) 2025-12-03T21:49Z 1.1M followers, 219.8K engagements "Cristiano Ronaldo is still the most famous footballer in the world and that carries significant currency. FIFA needed Lionel Messi and his star power at the Club World Cup last summer so a tenuous way of ensuring Inter Miami qualified was found. In the same way a Ronaldo-less tournament next summer simply will not do. The Portugal forward is clear to play in his country's first two games at the 2026 World Cup after FiFA made it possible. Is anyone surprised 📝 @NickMiller79" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996572949826945027) 2025-12-04T13:31Z 1.1M followers, 95.3K engagements "One of the figures at the forefront of Morecambes summer takeover and continued running has been sanctioned by the United Kingdom government which suspects him of belonging to terrorist organisations in India. Gurpreet Singh Rehal referred to as the director of marketing and communications of Morecambes owner Panjab Warriors is believed by the UK government to be involved in terrorist activities that range from recruitment to financial support and weapons purchasing for the Babbar Khalsa and Babbar Akali Lehar groups. A statement released by HM Treasury on Thursday morning revealed that" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996633344998625416) 2025-12-04T17:30Z 1.1M followers, 739.1K engagements "This is truly one of the great honours of my life. FIFA President Gianni Infantino gifted U.S. President Donald Trump a gold trophy a medal and a certificate. Trump is the winner of the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996998437829837063) 2025-12-05T17:41Z 1.1M followers, 116.6K engagements "Brazil Morocco Haiti 🏴 Scotland" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997018712352985285) 2025-12-05T19:02Z 1.1M followers, 178.7K engagements "France Senegal ❓ Intercontinental Play-Off Winner X Norway" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997022003082183068) 2025-12-05T19:15Z 1.1M followers, 39K engagements "USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino says he is aiming to return to and win the Premier League. More from @bosherL" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997259910183309811) 2025-12-06T11:00Z 1.1M followers, 246.5K engagements "Arsenals last three away matches will be a source of frustration for Mikel Arteta. In each of these games (Sunderland Chelsea and Aston Villa) Arsenal have conceded the first goal leaving them with a lot to do to get back into the game. The match at Villa Park would have been frustrating even if it ended in a draw but to lose just reinforces how perfect Arsenal need to be even if they are at the top of the table. 📝 @ArtdeRoche" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997317857445650933) 2025-12-06T14:51Z 1.1M followers, 131.5K engagements "Mohamed Salah says he feels thrown under the bus by Liverpool as he revealed his relationship with head coach Arne Slot has broken down. Salah believes hes been made a scapegoat for Liverpools struggles this season insisting someone does not want me in the club. He also left the door open to a possible Anfield exit during the January transfer window. It seems like the club has thrown me under the bus Salah said. That is how I am feeling. I think it is very clear that someone wanted me to get all of the blame. He added: I said many times before that I had a good relationship with the manager" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997418337718927735) 2025-12-06T21:30Z 1.1M followers, 167.5K engagements "For the first time in XXX days Chelsea lose a game in the Womens Super League. Todays 1-0 defeat at home to Everton - who had just one league win this season heading into this fixture - marks their first WSL defeat in XX matches a record stretching back to May 2024. It is their first home league defeat since February 2024" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997704826868654425) 2025-12-07T16:28Z 1.1M followers, 81.1K engagements "Brighton's late equaliser denied West Ham United all three points at the Amex but should it have counted The visitors first claimed a high boot against Charalampos Kostoulas after the Greek attacker tried a speculative overhead kick and then wanted a handball against Georginio Rutter before the striker scored seconds later" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997708745011310986) 2025-12-07T16:44Z 1.1M followers, 66.5K engagements "A footballer has been arrested in central London on suspicion of assault and affray. The Metropolitan Police confirmed toThe Athletic that thearrest came following an incident on Wardour Street in the capitals Soho district in the early hours of Saturday. More from @David_Ornstein and @Dan_Sheldon_ 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997711030428799439) 2025-12-07T16:53Z 1.1M followers, 130.2K engagements "Marc Guehi heads Crystal Palace back into the lead against Fulham. The Palace captain directs Yeremy Pinos corner into the back of the net to make it 2-1 at Craven Cottage. Oliver Glasners side will move up to fourth in the Premier League as things stand" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997732922611437955) 2025-12-07T18:20Z 1.1M followers, 33.6K engagements "Mohamed Salah feels he has earned the right to be a certain starter for Liverpool. Nobody can dispute his phenomenal record - but more recent data paints a very different picture. ✍ @adjones_journo 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997760306760810764) 2025-12-07T20:09Z 1.1M followers, 68.5K engagements "Mohamed Salah's outburst dominated the Premier League this weekend. @OliverKay on how there were faint echoes of the way Cristiano Ronaldo was marginalised in his final months at Manchester United in 2022. Also: Has Arsenals loss made the Premier League a three-horse race Was Pep Guardiola right to criticise Rayan Cherki 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997939579656270213) 2025-12-08T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 47.1K engagements "🔹 Oliver Glasners spending criticisms were not helpful but he still hopes to keep him 🔹 Why he may try to buy a second club 🔹 Woody Johnsons impact as co-owner 🔹 Why new spending rules could hurt mid-sized clubs 🔹 What Crystal Palace can achieve and his own future Steve Parish the Crystal Palace chairman sits down with @MattWoosie for an exclusive interview 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997962228645904678) 2025-12-08T09:31Z 1.1M followers, 53.7K engagements "What does losing even mean At some point the sun sets. Dynasties crumble. Everton make XX clearances and keep a clean sheet to your detriment. @megan_feringa on Chelsea Women's first loss in XX games and what it means for the WSL 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998000103265579169) 2025-12-08T12:02Z 1.1M followers, 32.8K engagements "Mohamed Salah is expected to be omitted from Liverpools travelling party for their Champions League fixture at Inter on Tuesday although a final decision has yet to be made. The call will be taken by sporting director Richard Hughes in conjunction with the clubs ownership and would underline their support of head coach Arne Slot. It follows Salah who trained with his team-mates on Monday saying on Saturday he felt thrown under the bus by Liverpool and revealing that his relationship with Slot has broken down. More from @David_Ornstein 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998005443369517241) 2025-12-08T12:23Z 1.1M followers, 87.5K engagements "Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton has been given a six-month suspended prison sentence and ordered to do XXX hours of community service over humiliating social media posts about pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko and broadcaster Jeremy Vine. Bartons prison sentence will be suspended for XX months and the 43-year-old has also been ordered to pay prosecution costs of 23419. He has been made the subject of three restraining orders one for each victim which prevent him from referring to them on social media or any other broadcast medium. More from @GregOK" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998020391755812902) 2025-12-08T13:22Z 1.1M followers, 54K engagements "Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank has refused to comment on allegations of Yves Bissouma inhaling nitrous oxide. Frank said instead that the club are internally dealing with Yves Bissouma after The Sun published footage of the midfielder on Saturday. This is not the first time that Bissouma has come under scrutiny for similar allegations as last year Bissouma was given a one-game suspension by the north London club following him posting a video on his social media of him appearing to inhale laughing gas. He apologised after the incident at the time and called it a severe lack of" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998056229675860404) 2025-12-08T15:45Z 1.1M followers, 88.1K engagements "It is confirmed that Mohamed Salah has been omitted from Liverpools travelling party for their Champions League fixture at Inter on Tuesday. Liverpool do not regard the Egypt internationals exclusion against Inter as disciplinary action and the step is viewed in isolation rather than having a bearing on Salahs possible selection going forward. Sources briefed on the situation say Salah will not face further disciplinary action for his comments and believe the player and club will benefit from a brief period away from selection. Liverpool insist they remain fully committed to Salah and his" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998059374158209160) 2025-12-08T15:57Z 1.1M followers, 106.5K engagements "Did you notice that Unai Emery found Arsenals weak spot in Aston Villas win over the league leaders It caused Arsenal to have their worst defensive performance of the season" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998082898843378162) 2025-12-08T17:31Z 1.1M followers, 98.4K engagements "The full draw for the FA Cup third round 🏆" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998107500864762069) 2025-12-08T19:08Z 1.1M followers, 53.7K engagements "Jamie Carragher says Mohamed Salahs explosive interview was a disgrace aimed to create maximum damage at Liverpool. Speaking after Saturdays draw against Leeds United the Egypt international said his relationship with head coach Arne Slot had totally broken down and that he felt like he had been thrown under the bus by the club. The ex-Liverpool defender said on Monday Night Football: I thought it was a disgrace what he did after the game (on Saturday). Whenever Mo Salah stops in a mixed zone which he has done four times in eight years its choreographed between himself and his agent to create" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998138264562327821) 2025-12-08T21:11Z 1.1M followers, 45.7K engagements "Arne Slot insists he has no clue whether Mohamed Salah will play for Liverpool again. Salah was omitted from the squad for their Champions League trip to Inter after his comments following Saturdays 3-3 draw at Leeds United. 📝 @JamesPearceLFC 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998142903311270374) 2025-12-08T21:29Z 1.1M followers, 33.8K engagements "Arne Slot was already wrestling with the biggest challenge of his managerial career after Liverpool's dismal run of four wins in XX games but now he's got the added headache of a mutinous legend creating more pressure and scrutiny. @JamesPearceLFC on the questions faced by the Liverpool head coach 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998309452919767229) 2025-12-09T08:31Z 1.1M followers, 36.6K engagements "Mason Mount clearly taps into a lot of what Ruben Amorim wants in a player. After two injury-hit seasons at Manchester United the question is whether he can now kick on. @lauriewhitwell on how the former Chelsea midfielder is finally showing his worth at Old Trafford. 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998332166644670615) 2025-12-09T10:01Z 1.1M followers, 37.5K engagements "Xabi Alonso knew what he was getting into when he took over as Real Madrid coach in May. The former Madrid midfielder who remains close to his former manager and his predecessor at the Bernabeu Carlo Ancelotti was aware of all the issues that made the Italians final campaign in charge there so disappointing. The problem now for Alonso as was made clear by Sundays shambolic 2-0 La Liga defeat at home to Celta Vigo is that he is struggling to impose himself on a situation he should have seen coming but that he can do very little about. 📝 @dermotmcorrigan 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998347266579365918) 2025-12-09T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 43.8K engagements "At XX Yan Diomande is one of the most exciting talents in the Bundesliga something confirmed by his brilliant hat-trick for RB Leipzig this weekend. But it has been an unusual route to the top. @SebSB looks at Diomandes stint at a Florida high school and being signed by RB Leipzig for 17.5m after only XX La Liga games for Leganes. Plus: The summer signing from League One who ended St. Paulis nine-game losing run Luka Vuskovics wonder goal for Hamburg Giovanni Reyna making important progress at Borussia Monchengladbach 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998369789526368315) 2025-12-09T12:31Z 1.1M followers, 54.4K engagements "Aston Villa failed to win any of their first five Premier League matches this season. They failed to score in their first four. But Unai Emery has managed to steer Villa away from crisis point in some style their 2-1 victory over Arsenal put them three points behind Mikel Arteta's side with nine victories from their last XX Premier League matches. Is Emery the manager of the season so far and could Villa make a serious challenge for the title 🎙" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998448991130866101) 2025-12-09T17:45Z 1.1M followers, 42K engagements "⚽ Club Brugge ⚽ Arsenal ⚽ Sporting Aged XX years and XXX days Lennart Karl is the youngest player to score in three consecutive Champions League appearances. Bayern Munich have some talent on their hands" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998472802886996415) 2025-12-09T19:20Z 1.1M followers, 33.2K engagements "Alphonso Davies made his first appearance in nine months after coming on in Bayern Munichs Champions League game against Sporting CP on Tuesday. The 25-year-old Canada international had been out of action since March after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee while on international duty. 📝 @SebSB 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998479971623543027) 2025-12-09T19:48Z 1.1M followers, 37.2K engagements "Goalless at San Siro between Inter and Liverpool. Ibrahima Konate thought he had put Arne Slot's side in front but his goal was chalked off after Hugo Ekitike was deemed to have handled the ball moments before. The right call or a harsh decision" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998496266678894982) 2025-12-09T20:53Z 1.1M followers, 38K engagements "Tottenham Hotspur make it two home wins in four days with the help of two penalties against Slavia Prague. Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons both scored from the spot after a comical own goal from David Zima" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998513328331899114) 2025-12-09T22:01Z 1.1M followers, 30.7K engagements "Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain feels a bit like a kid in a candy shop. Hes back at Arsenal training as he looks to find a new club. He spoke to @OliverKay about: 🔴 How Arsenal have moved in direction of elite-level ⚪ His hunger to play 🔴 Highs lows and injuries ⚪ Impressions of Mikel Arteta as a manager 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998656805380276356) 2025-12-10T07:31Z 1.1M followers, 131.1K engagements "Paul Pogba has partnered with the worlds first professional camel racing team. The Monaco midfielder has joined Saudi Arabian team Al Haboob as an ambassador and shareholder. Al Haboob who compete in races across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC which comprises Bahrain Kuwait Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates) are trying to establish the worlds first professional camel racing league. Camel racing is a centuries-old sport across the Arabian Peninsula. It is a lucrative industry and elite champion racing camels can sell for more than $5million. Several parties alongside" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998659822997082476) 2025-12-10T07:43Z 1.1M followers, 234.5K engagements "Aged six and having never done keepy-uppies before JJ Gabriel learned how to do 1000 in a row within a week. He has since done 10000 consecutively. A YouTube video of his skills filmed six years ago has been viewed 29m times. On Tuesday the 15-year-old played at Old Trafford for the first time and is believed to be the youngest Manchester United player to appear in the FA Youth Cup. It was an appearance to justify the buzz surrounding his rapid rise. 📝 @lauriewhitwell 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998702103955382540) 2025-12-10T10:31Z 1.1M followers, 214.9K engagements "England will play Uruguay and Japan in international friendlies at Wembley in March as they continue their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. Thomas Tuchels side will face Uruguay on Friday March XX before hosting Japan four days later. England who will play Croatia Ghana and Panama in Group L of next summers World Cup finals are playing their final games before Tuchel names his squad for the tournament in May. England will schedule further friendlies to be staged in the U.S. in June ahead of their first group game against Croatia on June XX in Dallas" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998720601544912906) 2025-12-10T11:45Z 1.1M followers, 28.3K engagements "Xabi Alonsos years under Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich had a huge influence on his development as a coach. Tonight the two managers meet in the Champions League as Manchester City travel to Real Madrid. Six months ago Guardiola was hailing Alonsos arrival at the Bernabeu. In a twist of fate he may just accelerate his departure. 📝 @dermotmcorrigan 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998739852712669254) 2025-12-10T13:01Z 1.1M followers, 30.4K engagements "League Two club Newport County have named Premier League title-winner Christian Fuchs as their new manager. Fuchs has left MLS outfit Charlotte FC where he was assistant to head coach Dean Smith for two years. The 39-year-old succeeds Dave Hughes who was sacked after Newports 1-0 defeat to Shrewsbury Town on Saturday their 14th loss in all competitions this season. More from @Dan_KP 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1991518221359276312) 2025-11-20T14:45Z 1.1M followers, 64.5K engagements "Leeds United manager Daniel Farke wants the authorities to find a solution for players feigning injury in order to create an advantage for their teams following his sides 3-2 defeat to Manchester City on Saturday. In the second half of the Premier League clash City manager Pep Guardiola was able to give a brief team talk to his outfield players while goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma received medical treatment. Full story from @BerenCross 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1994907978496184584) 2025-11-29T23:15Z 1.1M followers, 222.7K engagements "The West Midlands Police (WMP) acknowledged an inaccuracy in its report was wrong but maintained its decision in requesting Maccabi Tel Aviv fans should have been prevented from attending the game at Aston Villa. The error in the report which had been raised by Lord John Mann an independent advisor to the UK government on antisemitism stated Maccabi Tel Aviv last played in the UK against West Ham United in the UEFA Europa Conference League group stage on 9th November 2023 held at the London Stadium. As Mann remarked this was factually incorrect with West Ham instead playing Greek side" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1995572733506453763) 2025-12-01T19:16Z 1.1M followers, 78.4K engagements "Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa has been left out of DR Congos squad for the Africa Cup of Nations later this month. The 29-year-old who joined Newcastle from Brentford for 55million in the summer transfer window is yet to make his debut for his new side due to a knee injury. More from @nnamdionye and @ChrisDHWaugh 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1995588294508253292) 2025-12-01T20:18Z 1.1M followers, 639.9K engagements "Goalkeeper Andre Onana who is on loan at Trabzonspor from Manchester United has been left out of Cameroons Africa Cup of Nations squad. On the same days as the squad was named the countrys federation announced that manager Marc Brys had been sacked. The tournament begins on December XX in Morocco. More from @nnamdionye 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1995631564886065413) 2025-12-01T23:10Z 1.1M followers, 364.7K engagements "A brown paper bag supposedly containing $250000 in cash Robin Williams' 'Sepp Bladder' jokes Roy Hodgson collecting change to play slot machines A 'strange' Las Vegas scene that 'will never be matched' This is the story of the 'surreal' 1994 World Cup draw - the last time the U.S. hosted the event that will take place in the country again on Friday - as told by those who planned it and were there. ✍ @HenryBushnell 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1995639869100413205) 2025-12-01T23:43Z 1.1M followers, 109.8K engagements "Erling Haaland reaches XXX Premier League goals faster than anyone else. His opener against Fulham means the Norway international reaches the landmark in XXX games XX quicker than Alan Shearer" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1995943468078956953) 2025-12-02T19:49Z 1.1M followers, 64.1K engagements "The Africa Cup of Nations will be shown for free in its entirety in the United Kingdom for the first time after Channel X secured this years tournaments broadcast rights. More from @Simon_Hughes__ and @nnamdionye" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996229225301287372) 2025-12-03T14:45Z 1.1M followers, 26.2K engagements "Jesse Marsch has one unwavering goal in mind for Canada at next summers World Cup. We want to win our group says the mens national team head coach. How Canada can achieve that will be revealed when Marsch and the rest of the world learn who they will play in Fridays draw. In an exclusive interview with @joshuakloke the 52-year-old head coach opens up about his aims for the World Cup and his managerial philosophies. 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996565400193040718) 2025-12-04T13:01Z 1.1M followers, 45.2K engagements "🔴 Mikel Arteta quick to make changes 🔲 Newcastle experts in the late momentum-sapping substitution 🍬 Everton the only team without a substitute goal involvement in 2025-26 🔴 And should Liverpool utilise Federico Chiesa more In the latest edition of The Athletic's Alternative Premier League Table @Conor0Neill_ looks at the clubs who are getting the most from their substitutes. 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996912939912040706) 2025-12-05T12:02Z 1.1M followers, 63.3K engagements "Ruben Amorim can't trust this Manchester United side to hold onto a lead. Only three top-flight sides have dropped more points from winning positions this season than Manchester United's eight. But there are nights like this where it is hard to separate those struggles to see out games from some of Amorims own decisions on the touchline. 📝 @mjcritchley 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996920364119605548) 2025-12-05T12:31Z 1.1M followers, 47.1K engagements "The countdown to the World Cup draw is well and truly on. Dignitaries players managers and celebrities from all over the world are starting to arrive with those from Senegal making an early claim for being the best dressed. Follow live:" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996969525154083278) 2025-12-05T15:46Z 1.1M followers, 37.2K engagements "Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has been handed a four-match ban and a 15000 fine after being found guilty of spitting. The Athletic reported on November XX that the 22-year-old had been charged with misconduct by the FA after allegedly spitting at Leeds United supporters during the Premier League match on October XX. Mejbri has admitted the charge and accepted the ban from the FA. The alleged incident appeared to take place while Mejbri was warming up. The Tunisia international was introduced as an 83rd-minute substitute during Burnleys 2-0 victory over Daniel Farkes side. More from" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996977067062157315) 2025-12-05T16:16Z 1.1M followers, 110.6K engagements "FIFA President Gianni Infantino addresses the Kennedy Center as the World Cup draw gets underway" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996992287339872548) 2025-12-05T17:17Z 1.1M followers, 41.2K engagements "Mexico South Africa South Korea ❓ Euro Play-Off D" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997017931423641770) 2025-12-05T18:59Z 1.1M followers, 38.6K engagements "🏴 England Croatia Ghana Panama" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997020562909172178) 2025-12-05T19:09Z 1.1M followers, 41.7K engagements "Stina Blackstenius' instinctive half-volley earns Arsenal three points in their Women's Super League clash against Liverpool at the Emirates. The WSL's bottom club frustrated Arsenal for much of the afternoon but they were powerless to stop the Swede's moment of brilliance" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997305149048676566) 2025-12-06T14:00Z 1.1M followers, 25.9K engagements "Harry Wilson that is lovely. The Wales international flicks on for a one-two before finishing with a trivela to draw Fulham level against Crystal Palace at half-time following Eddie Nketiahs early effort" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997720393055121675) 2025-12-07T17:30Z 1.1M followers, 33.9K engagements "Ben Hiscox died after colliding with the clubhouse wall during an amateur game in April 2015. Alex Fletcher suffered brain damage and multiple fractures to his skull after hitting a perimeter wall in November 2022. Billy Vigar died aged XX after colliding with a brick wall during Chichester Citys game at Wingate & Finchley on September XX. 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](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1972693083813777515) 2025-09-29T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 323.4K engagements "The '007' insult is being used to discredit Florian Wirtz and other players who start slowly in the Premier League. But Thierry Henry is the ultimate proof that judging players' goals and assists return after seven matches is deeply flawed. @Conor0Neill_ explains why Wirtz and those who take time to make an impact should be given some licence. to chill. 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1974369142766539197) 2025-10-04T07:01Z 1.1M followers, 5M engagements "We asked the games dealmakers about: Best and worst deals Under-the-radar signings that could surprise people Will more players go on strike" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1977630633338732883) 2025-10-13T07:01Z 1.1M followers, 8.5M engagements "The Belgian Pro League game between Standard Liege and Royal Antwerp was abandoned on Friday after a supporter threw a plastic cup at the referee. The match was stopped in the 87th minute after Lothar DHondt was struck on the back by the object thrown from the stands. Standard confirmed the remaining minutes of the game will resume behind closed doors on Monday or Tuesday. More from @AliRampling 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1979484615980073086) 2025-10-18T09:48Z 1.1M followers, 94.3K engagements "The Bayern Munich juggernaut thunders on. Goals from Joshua Kimmich Raphael Guerreiro and Lennart Karl earn Vincent Kompany's side a 3-0 victory over 10-man Borussia Monchengladbach Bayern maintain their XXX% winning record in all competitions this season. Thirteen games thirteen wins" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1982111501126172785) 2025-10-25T15:46Z 1.1M followers, 67.3K engagements "Seattle Reign head coach Laura Harvey says she has leaned on artificial intelligence (AI) service ChatGPT to help inspire her tactics in the NWSL this season. One day in the offseason I was writing things into ChatGPT like What is Seattle Reigns identity And it would spurt it out. And I was like I dont know if thats true or not' Harvey told the Soccerish Podcast. And then I put in What formation should you play to beat NWSL teams And it spurted out every team in the league and what formation you should play. And for two teams it went You should play a back five. So I did. No joke thats why I" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1984202407807455385) 2025-10-31T10:14Z 1.1M followers, 5M engagements "Saturday will be special for sure because I am now on the opposite side against them for the first time. Ahead of the visit of his former club the Premier League leaders Arsenal Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka talks exclusively to @mwalker2771 about: 🔺 The positivity being stoked at Sunderland 🔺 The afternoon he was booed from the field at the Emirates 🔺 The chaos Mikel Arteta confronted at Arsenal and the standards he set from day one 🔺 How he was born to lead 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1986343041926320218) 2025-11-06T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 483.7K engagements "Gianni Infantino has been accused of a clear violation of the governing bodys statutes on neutrality after appearing to endorse United States president Donald Trumps political agenda. Speaking at the American Business Forum in Miami on Wednesday an event that was also attended by Trump Infantino lavished praise on the U.S. president and said we should all support what hes doing because I think its looking good. Miguel Maduro a former chairman of FIFAs governance committee between 2016 and 2017 has said the FIFA presidents comments are a clear breach of the rules regarding political" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1986519398941626663) 2025-11-06T19:41Z 1.1M followers, 10.1M engagements "First he successfully trademarked his Cold nickname. Now Chelseas Cole Palmer has done the same with his signature shivering celebration. Palmers application which included a short clip of him performing the celebration was approved by the United Kingdoms government Intellectual Property Office on Friday The Athletic can reveal. In addition to the celebration trademark Palmer has also had his applications to trademark his name Cole Palmer and a figurative trademark for his facial image (a photographic portrait) approved. Hes also issued a separate figurative application that was filed on" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1987889698199486643) 2025-11-10T14:26Z 1.1M followers, 3.4M engagements "Ross Barkleys career has had more ups and downs than most. In an exclusive interview the Aston Villa midfielder speaks to @J_Tanswell about: 🔹 Going teetotal 🔹 Seeking therapy 🔹 A challenging upbringing 🔹 Duncan Ferguson having tea at his family home 🔹 Feeling he couldn't breathe in Liverpool 🔹 Joining Chelsea and living in London 🔹 Unai Emery's No bull***t at Aston Villa 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1988517369166401962) 2025-11-12T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 677.4K 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. 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1990321884404044238) 2025-11-17T07:31Z 1.1M followers, 240.9K engagements "Welcome to The Athletics 2026 Transfer Radar. This is your ultimate guide to the players who will be on lists across recruitment departments in January and next summer. This does not mean they will definitely move or are even likely to just that other teams will be keeping an eye on their circumstances. Or fittingly to put it another way that player is on a clubs radar. 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1994315700903481852) 2025-11-28T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 69.3K engagements "The new Old Trafford is set to be put up for FIFAs consideration for the 2035 Womens World Cup but only once the stadium plans are confirmed. The United Kingdom the sole bidder officially submitted its joint proposal to host the tournament which would be the largest single-sport event staged in the country if successful to footballs world governing body on Friday. As it stands the UKs bid proposal includes Manchester Uniteds current Old Trafford stadium as there is not enough information about the new build for FIFA to assess. The bid however references the new stadium dubbed the Wembley of" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1994353051730137304) 2025-11-28T10:29Z 1.1M followers, 73K engagements "For decades whenever a Tottenham Hotspur manager was under pressure there was a clear script. The TV cameras would pan to Daniel Levy in the directors box. The conventional wisdom was that as soon the crowd started to turn on Levy the manager would pay the price. But we are in a new era now. Thomas Frank is both the last manager Levy appointed and the first to work under the new regime. And he is starting to face his first moment of pressure. Against Fulham on Saturday his team must prove a point to their fans or the mood could quickly turn sour. With Levy out of the picture the question will" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1994375973408485875) 2025-11-28T12:01Z 1.1M followers, 119.6K engagements "Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo has been granted indefinite leave by the club following a request for a period of absence. ✍ @Laia_Cervello and @polballus" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1995536142444134536) 2025-12-01T16:51Z 1.1M followers, 130.7K engagements "The World Cup draw is on Friday. But the real staging post moment has already happened. The big mascot reveal. Maple the Moose: Its all quite how do you do fellow kids Zayu the Jaguar: The one of the three that looks the most like the animal theyre supposed to be. Clutch the Bald Eagle: Sounds like it was named by a dad who coaches an under-12s team and takes it way too seriously. @NickMiller79 over-analyses the three 2026 World Cup mascots. 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1995599032501104693) 2025-12-01T21:01Z 1.1M followers, 115.3K engagements "Sunderland were losing 1-0 at home to Wigan Athletic in League One five years ago this week. Wigan were bottom. Inside the club those days those years will always offer context. Now they are sixth in the Premier League but this month brings daunting games against Liverpool Manchester City Newcastle United and Brighton. But whatever happens in December 2025 it is not December 2020. Over the past fortnight @mwalker2771 spoke exclusively with the three key decision-makers at the club chairman Kyril Louis-Dreyfus director of football Florent Ghisolfi and sporting director Speakman to assess where" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1995795451690238079) 2025-12-02T10:01Z 1.1M followers, 319.7K engagements "Bukayo Saka recorded his first Premier League assist for a year against Chelsea but that doesn't mean he has not been a creative force in the interim. Numbers are important but when performances are consistently strong they should serve more as evidence of that influence rather than being the determining factor. Given that Saka is paid more attention than most other wingers in the Premier League he often has to bring much more to his game. At times that means he is the one setting the tone turning the screw and generating Arsenals momentum. But now that Saka has assists on the board as well" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1995863273598534125) 2025-12-02T14:31Z 1.1M followers, 129.6K engagements "Zinedine Zidanes son plays as a goalkeeper for Algeria Still too early to say how Brazil play under Carlo Ancelotti Watch out for Jordans goal celebrations 🏴 Craig Gordon set to become the second-oldest player at a World Cup For months our writers have followed the progress of teams from across the globe as they have fought to qualify for the World Cup. From Argentina to Uzbekistan via Curacao Cape Verde and beyond this is our ultimate guide to every team still in contention to be at next summer's tournament. 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1995908571461287989) 2025-12-02T17:31Z 1.1M followers, 119.8K engagements "Luke Shaw has rebuilt himself as one of Manchester Uniteds most consistent performers. This is how he did it: 🔺 Specialist medical sessions in Qatar 🔺 Honest self-appraisal 🔺 Impressing staff with ball-playing ability 🔺 Training on days off 🔺 Friendship with Cunha ✍ @AndyMitten & @lauriewhitwell 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996127514784055531) 2025-12-03T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 417.3K engagements "North American sporting icons Tom Brady Wayne Gretzky Shaquille ONeal and Aaron Judge will help conduct Fridays 2026 World Cup draw in Washington D.C. FIFA has announced. The draw for next summers 48-team tournament will be led by former Manchester United and England player Rio Ferdinand alongside host Samantha Johnson. More from @HenryBushnell 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996306937370349998) 2025-12-03T19:53Z 1.1M followers, 48.3K engagements "Spain are regarded as the best national team in the world by FIFA but are they the country most likely to win the 2026 World Cup Not according to our ranking of all XX sides that feature in Friday's draw for next summer's tournament. 📝 @TimSpiers & @NickMiller79 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996490028189454847) 2025-12-04T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 138.9K engagements "Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to be sidelined for around two months after sustaining a left quad injury. The 27-year-old suffered the issue on Wednesday in Madrids 3-0 win over Athletic Club. Alexander-Arnold required treatment on the pitch after appearing to land awkwardly while playing a pass down the right flank. Sources briefed on the injury speaking anonymously as they were not authorised to do so publicly said they feared the England international will be out for around two months having missed more than a month earlier in the season with a hamstring problem" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996569049103257665) 2025-12-04T13:15Z 1.1M followers, 42.8K engagements "The World Cup draw is nearly here. So what could the USMNT's group look like on home soil At one end the USMNT could get a North African power a world-class striker and one of only eight all-time World Cup winners. At the other the Americans could meet a non-threatening European side and two of the true minnows in the expanded field of XX. The possibilities are intriguing write @PaulTenorio and @HenryBushnell 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996655996895183030) 2025-12-04T19:01Z 1.1M followers, 51.2K engagements "England head coach Thomas Tuchel has revealed he may keep his substitutes indoors during next summers World Cup due to the risk posed by extreme heat. Arecent reportfrom Pitches in Peril found that XX of the XX venues at the tournament in the U.S. Canada and Mexico are at very high risk of experiencing extreme heat stress conditions. At last summers Club World Cup in the U.S. some coaches kept their substitutes indoors to remain cool and Tuchel says he is considering doing the same at the finals. More from @Dan_KP 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996886138116517915) 2025-12-05T10:15Z 1.1M followers, 94.5K engagements "Destiny Udogie has spoken for the first time about allegedly being threatened with a firearm in September. The defender tells @Dan_KP how he is now trying to look forward with his focus on winning more trophies with Tottenham Hotspur despite a tricky start to the season. 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996942888408641744) 2025-12-05T14:01Z 1.1M followers, 54.5K engagements "United States Paraguay Australia ❓ Euro Play-Off Winner C" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997019928923173053) 2025-12-05T19:07Z 1.1M followers, 62K engagements "Netherlands Japan ❓ Euro Play-Off Winner B Tunisia" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997021332412960849) 2025-12-05T19:12Z 1.1M followers, 42K engagements "Argentina and Portugal could meet in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. A final showdown for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on football's grandest stage @will_jeanes" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997030140552032399) 2025-12-05T19:47Z 1.1M followers, 45.6K engagements "Has the World Cup draw made you want to head out to Mexico Canada and the U.S. for next summer's tournament We have a step-by-step guide on how you can get tickets. Step three Pray. 📼 @HenryBushnell 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997040149163618359) 2025-12-05T20:27Z 1.1M followers, 25.4K engagements "Are Aston Villa in the title race Mikel Arteta thinks so. They are. When you look at where they are the way they played theyve beaten some big teams at home. They are where they are and we are as well" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997320535013818500) 2025-12-06T15:01Z 1.1M followers, 40.6K engagements "Another game another empathic Bayern Munich victory another Harry Kane hat-trick. His third treble of the season guides Vincent Kompany's side to a 5-0 victory away at Stuttgart. They are now XX points clear at the top of the Bundesliga. Kane was only brought on in the 60th minute" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997343577475514712) 2025-12-06T16:33Z 1.1M followers, 49.6K engagements "Ao Tanakas stoppage-time equaliser means the instant Premier League classic between Leeds United and Liverpool at Elland Road ends level. The 3-3 result marks back-to-back draws against newly-promoted sides for Liverpool. To think it was goalless at half-time" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997390487452328121) 2025-12-06T19:39Z 1.1M followers, 67.6K engagements "Crystal Palaces late win against Fulham moves the FA Cup holders into the top four at the expense of Chelsea" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997737584873914835) 2025-12-07T18:38Z 1.1M followers, 104.6K engagements "Before the draw for the 2026 World Cup FIFA did not have each matchup say C1 vs. C3 assigned to a specific stadium for the first time in World Cup history. They wanted to know the participating teams first then assign them to hosts strategically. That is part of why an hours-long chore in years past became an all-night affair this weekend. It layered on complexity above and beyond the standard task of choosing kickoff times. And that is why as the draw neared to prepare for this dizzying race against the clock the FIFA group would simulate it. They would run a mock draw then piece together a" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997954553510248481) 2025-12-08T09:01Z 1.1M followers, 124.3K engagements "The resale price of tickets to 2026 World Cup games involving Portugal and Argentina jumped by an average of nearly XXX per cent in the hours after Fridays World Cup draw and Saturdays schedule release. Before Friday with matchups not yet known the get-in price the cost of the cheapest ticket for the June XX match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens Florida was less than $XXX. On Saturday afternoon less than an hour after FIFA announced that the game would be Portugal vs Colombia the get-in price spiked above $2000. Hours later it nearly hit $3000 then settled in around $2200. It is now the" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997973290577518601) 2025-12-08T10:15Z 1.1M followers, 513.6K engagements "Mohamed Salah feels he has earned the right to be a certain starter for Liverpool. Nobody can dispute his phenomenal record - but more recent data paints a very different picture. ✍ @adjones_journo 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998060011315245150) 2025-12-08T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 46.6K engagements "If a goal could sum up Wolves season. Andre gives the ball away Emmanuel Agbadou doesnt clear when Bruno Fernandes slips and Sam Johnstone is unable to keep out the Portugal internationals weak shot taken as he slips again. 🎥 @SkySportsPL" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998128459542098339) 2025-12-08T20:32Z 1.1M followers, 62.1K engagements "An official complaint has been submitted to FIFA's Ethics Committee alleging "repeated breaches" of FIFA's duty of political neutrality by its president Gianni Infantino while also requesting an investigation into the process that saw United States President Donald Trump receive the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize. The complaint has been made by FairSquare a non-profit organization and advocacy group which focuses mainly on global labour migration rights political repression and sport. In the sporting realm the organization says it promotes better more democratic governance to prevent sporting" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998392564907401259) 2025-12-09T14:01Z 1.1M followers, 135.7K engagements "Pep Guardiola has backed under-fire Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso to improve his sides fortunes and said he would have been sacked by the Spanish club last season if they had endured a similar run of him as his Manchester City. More from @JordanC1107 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998484424292196845) 2025-12-09T20:06Z 1.1M followers, 24.7K engagements "Mohammed Kudus has given Tottenham Hotspur the perfect start to the second half doubling their lead against Slavia Prague from the penalty spot. The Spurs players celebrated in style" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998502395228401798) 2025-12-09T21:17Z 1.1M followers, 25.7K engagements "Coventry City were XX points clear at the top of the Championship before losing 3-0 to Ipswich Town on Saturday. Their lead is now five points following Tuesday's action. Frank Lampard's side were held by 10-man Preston North End at Deepdale as Middlesbrough emerged 2-1 winners against Charlton Athletic at The Valley" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998514672501207458) 2025-12-09T22:06Z 1.1M followers, 168.2K engagements "Hotels across the United States Canada and Mexico have hiked prices for rooms by hundreds of dollars per night during the FIFA World Cup in 2026 with an analysis by The Athletic revealing an average increase of more than XXX per cent around opening matches in the XX host cities. Among the top-line findings is a hotel in Mexico City that costs $XXX per night in late May yet on June XX and XX around the World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa it is listed at $3882 on the Marriott Bonvoy app a 2373 per cent increase. Full story from @AdamCrafton_ and @HenryBushnell here 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998664229507776947) 2025-12-10T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 221.2K engagements "The irony of Mohamed Salahs attack on Liverpool is that if he had just bitten his lip at Elland Road on Saturday then he would surely have played in the San Siro. Liverpool's 1-0 win over Inter was the first time they had won away in the Champions League without the Egyptian since a trip to Hungary to face Debrecen in November 2009. The burning question is: what happens now 📝 @JamesPearceLFC 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998682978042392774) 2025-12-10T09:15Z 1.1M followers, 34.3K engagements "Premier League clubs have voted to overhaul the leagues financial regulations from the start of the 2026-27 season. Squad cost ratio (SCR) will replace the leagues current profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) which limit club losses to a maximum of 105million ($137m) over a three-year period. The BookKeeper @CWeatherspoon_ runs the numbers on the squad cost ratio that was voted in today 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1991884557042254056) 2025-11-21T15:01Z 1.1M followers, 665.4K engagements "Vinicius Junior has told Real Madrid that he does not want to renew his contract while his relationship with head coach Xabi Alonso remains so strained. More from @MarioCortegana" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1992960901222449344) 2025-11-24T14:18Z 1.1M followers, 1M engagements "Cristiano Ronaldo has avoided a suspension for the start of next summers World Cup after FIFA handed the Portugal captain a three-match ban with the final two games suspended for a one-year probation period. Ronaldo was sent off in Portugals penultimate World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland for swinging an elbow at Dara OShea in an off-the-ball incident. The red card meant Ronaldo would automatically serve a one-game ban ruling him out of Portugals final World Cup qualifier against Armenia but the suspension was extended by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee who deemed the offence" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1993364495536738494) 2025-11-25T17:01Z 1.1M followers, 4.4M engagements "Mason Greenwood is the top scorer in France for Marseille. He is not being considered for England selection by Thomas Tuchel. He is wanted by Jamaica though and now has a passport so he is eligible to play for them. But his possible inclusion is a divisive topic multiple Jamaica players have told The Athletic they have concerns about the prospect of him joining them for the World Cup play-offs after he declined to join up for the qualifiers. 📝 @lauriewhitwell 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1993954647615135925) 2025-11-27T08:06Z 1.1M followers, 946.2K engagements "Enzo Fernandez said he received unwavering support from the Chelsea squad during the fallout from the video of him and his Argentina team-mates singing a racist chant about the France national side in July 2024. The midfielder issued an apology on social media in July 2024 but speaking publicly about the video for the first time the Argentina international told GiveMeSport: The club has always shown faith in me and Im grateful for that because I was given the captains armband at a tough time but that shows a lot about me and what I mean to the club and my team-mates who showed faith in me" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1995820610904113242) 2025-12-02T11:41Z 1.1M followers, 2.3M engagements "It's done. Finally. Are any top seeds in trouble Is there a Group of Death Which minnow is best placed to spring a surprise Which group are you most looking forward to All the reaction:" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997023756565311648) 2025-12-05T19:22Z 1.1M followers, 306.7K engagements "Antoine Semenyo is ready to take the next step and a transfer away from Bournemouth would be natural for him Ghana head coach Otto Addo has said. The Athletic reported last month that the 25-year-old has a 65million release clause which is only active until a specific date in the January window. He has done very well at Bournemouth but with all the respect for Bournemouth and what theyre doing surely it is natural for him to take the next step Addo said after Fridays World Cup draw. More from @David_Ornstein 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997072217965043988) 2025-12-05T22:34Z 1.1M followers, 79K engagements "Heading into matchday XX how does the Premier League table compare to XX years ago 🦊 Jamie Vardy and Leicester City continue to keep pace with league leaders Manchester City 🏆 Jose Mourinho's title-holders Chelsea continue to struggle in the bottom half 🦁 Aston Villa part ways with Tim Sherwood after a poor start; Steve McClaren's Newcastle United are in 19th" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997207379524432180) 2025-12-06T07:32Z 1.1M followers, 60.1K engagements "Ruben Amorim appears unconvinced by Kobbie Mainoos capabilities and the midfielder is now seeking a move in January. He has played for just XXX minutes in the Premier League this season. It's a sad situation for player and fanbase - and makes @Ankaman616 wonder what the modern Manchester United has become 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997214803925102976) 2025-12-06T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 225.2K engagements "Arsenal have picked up two points from the last nine available away from the Emirates. Their faltering form on the road could open the door for others in the Premier League title race" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997318645668610414) 2025-12-06T14:54Z 1.1M followers, 63.8K engagements "Thierno Barry has his first goal for Everton Wonderful work from Iliman Ndiaye who drove from well inside the Everton half before laying the ball off to Barry who finished with aplomb. The relief was palpable in the Frenchman's celebration" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997334373645914307) 2025-12-06T15:56Z 1.1M followers, 62.6K engagements "Before Emiliano Buendia's last-gasp winner you had to go back to August XX for the last time Arsenal lost a match. It was away to Liverpool and long before everyone realised quite how bad Arne Slots side would be this season. At that stage of the campaign Arsenal merely brushed it off and responded by embarking on a run of XX games without defeat winning XX times and drawing three in all competitions. Mikel Arteta knows his side to maintain that form. He says they have to 'cope' and 'adapt' to the pressure. ✍ @Dan_Sheldon_ 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997600092413415458) 2025-12-07T09:32Z 1.1M followers, 102.3K engagements "Liverpool figures unsurprised he spoke out but shocked at how far he went Players mood changed after Friday meeting with Slot Head coach backed by FSG Saudi club Al Hilal have resources to sign Egyptian MLS teams also interested Inside a chaotic XX hours at Liverpool after Mohamed Salahs explosive interview. 📝 @JamesPearceLFC 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997946778121867426) 2025-12-08T08:30Z 1.1M followers, 274.8K engagements "When successful businessman Peter Gould was looking for a holiday home somewhere not too far from his base in Miami he chose Jamaica's Saint Ann Parish with its relaxed vibe and warm breeze. But he wanted to do something in the community and the answer he received was for somewhere to play football. From an overgrown pimento plantation sprung a football club - Mount Pleasant Football Academy. A decade on they have risen to become Caribbean champions for the first time and could now be going up against Lionel Messi's Inter Miami. @mjshrimper charts their story and how they plan to nurture" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997984878302990799) 2025-12-08T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 46.7K engagements "Mohamed Salah's decision to talk to reporters was premeditated. He had plenty to get off his chest at Elland Road and over seven-and-a-half minutes the fire just kept on coming. Salahs sense of hurt and dissatisfaction is understandable. His pride has been severely dented and you can see why he feels that he has been unfairly singled out. But that does not excuse his decision to go nuclear. His words resonate. To unleash them like he did just heaps more negativity on the club at a difficult time. But they also showed a glaring lack of self awareness regarding his form so far this season. 📝" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998029829719875587) 2025-12-08T14:00Z 1.1M followers, 39.2K engagements "Following Sundays defeat Real Madrids senior leaders including president Florentino Perez and general director Jose Angel Sanchez held internal discussions about the teams situation and Xabi Alonsos future. Based on what was discussed none of the sources around the club consulted by The Athletic for this article felt confident in saying Alonso would still be in charge if Madrid were also beaten by Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday. Ideally Madrid would like to keep Alonso and continue to have faith in the project but results are what matter most at such a demanding club." [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998075475361505660) 2025-12-08T17:01Z 1.1M followers, 142.8K engagements "Wolves Jhon Arias was not booked for this challenge on Manchester Uniteds Noussair Mazraoui. Do you think that decision was correct" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998131320799834307) 2025-12-08T20:43Z 1.1M followers, 72.1K engagements "A freeze frame of Arsenals players as the chaos of bodies in the box was ended by Emi Buendias game-defining strike gives an insight not only into players who were devastated in the moment. There was another key emotional impulse at play. There was fury. Arsenal were not just hurt they were angry. Breaking it down it is a study of a range of negative feeling. The most blatantly exasperated player was David Raya who bashed his firsts repeatedly on the turf. Piero Hincapie echoed that sentiment hitting out against the grass and yelling curses. Ben White and Jurrien Timber who collided in the" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998301967509332340) 2025-12-09T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 400.5K engagements "The progress pride flag the symbol of the LGBTQ+ community on display at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has been relocated for Tuesdays Champions League tie against Slavia Prague following a request from the visiting club. A Slavia Prague spokesperson said: The flag with Tottenham symbols would have been placed directly in the section reserved for our fans at that moment. For this reason it was temporarily moved to another place in the stadium and with an agreement with the home club. This is a logical step based on respect for the space reserved for visiting fans just as Slavia fans outside" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998434347494396258) 2025-12-09T16:47Z 1.1M followers, 1.5M engagements "Bayern Munich get the job done against Sporting who ran Vincent Kompany's side hard at the Allianz Arena. Joshua Kimmich's own goal gave the Portuguese giants a second half lead but three goals in the space of XX minutes from Serge Gnabry Lennart Karl and Jonathan Tah secured victory for the German champions" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998478017228611672) 2025-12-09T19:41Z 1.1M followers, 35.6K engagements "Son Heung-min is back at Tottenham for the first time following his departure to MLS side LAFC. The South Korea captain scored XXX goals and provided XXX assists in XXX games for Spurs for whom his impact will never be forgotten" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998494023577632832) 2025-12-09T20:44Z 1.1M followers, 37.5K engagements "Jules Kounde has turned the game between Barcelona and Eintracht Frankfurt on its head. with his head. The France internationals two headers in three minutes have put Barca in front against the Bundesliga outfit: his first was assisted by Marcus Rashford who now has XX assists for Hansi Flick's side this season his second by Lamine Yamal who takes his tally up to 10" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998503608925696336) 2025-12-09T21:22Z 1.1M followers, 36.7K engagements "Leading 1-0 at the break Chelsea were sitting third in the Champions League standings albeit with games still to come tomorrow. There were chances after the interval to go 2-0 up particularly when Enzo Fernandez was played through and Reece James dragged a shot from the edge of the box wide. But they simply wilted after that. Chelsea now have a home game against Pafos who have former Chelsea defender David Luiz at the back and more worryingly a trip to Serie A title holders Napoli to finish. What is concerning for Enzo Maresca generally is that he is now four games without a win since beating" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998528334381109351) 2025-12-09T23:01Z 1.1M followers, 55.3K engagements ""Should the initiative come from me or from him" Arne Slot suggested that Mohamed Salah needs to take the first step in resolving his dispute with Liverpool" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998531331891015741) 2025-12-09T23:12Z 1.1M followers, 37.4K engagements "No Premier League manager has tinkered more with their starting line up or made as many in-game changes as Enzo Maresca. As we saw in the 2-1 loss away to Atalanta on Tuesday it is not just about what the Italian is doing between fixtures; it is the regular use of his bench during matches too. So is it any wonder that Chelsea have lacked consistency when they do not have a consistent team on the pitch for every fixture 📝 @SJohnsonSport 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998690527726690525) 2025-12-10T09:45Z 1.1M followers, 50.2K engagements "Arsenal midfielder Max Dowman is expected to be out for around two months after sustaining ankle ligament damage. Dowman XX suffered the injury following a challenge by an opponent during a friendly against Manchester United on Saturday. He is not expected to require surgery. Arsenal confirmed on Tuesday that the England youth international had been taken out of their Champions League squad following an ankle injury with Gabriel Jesus added in his place. More from @David_Ornstein 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998696149994066408) 2025-12-10T10:07Z 1.1M followers, 28.8K engagements "Is it the new Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo debate Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland meet for just the third time on Wednesday when Real Madrid host Manchester City in the Champions League. Both are scoring at a sensational rate and they are both changing in interesting ways. But who is better right now @anantaajith 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998754827283661276) 2025-12-10T14:01Z 1.1M followers, 23K engagements "In 2021 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. 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1985301302918643768) 2025-11-03T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 955K engagements "Gianni Infantino will present the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at the draw for the 2026 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 X. More from @Dan_KP 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1986105497263513895) 2025-11-05T16:17Z 1.1M followers, 6.1M engagements "Exclusive: Adam Wharton speaks to @David_Ornstein: 🏴 On England call-up: "It was good news to wake up to a little surprise." On Oliver Glasner: "Hes facing some of the top managers week in week out and I dont think theres a game weve played that he hasnt given us a solution to beat one of the top teams or any team." 🌟 On Marc Guehi: "(He) could literally go to any club in the world and be starting comfortably." 🚉 On taking the Tube: "Someone will maybe do a double-take and ask if Im Adam Wharton. Ill say Yeah and carry on with my day. 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1987075493472919827) 2025-11-08T08:31Z 1.1M followers, 1.4M engagements "Wilfried Nancy head coach of Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew is in advanced talks with Celtic over a permanent appointment. Nancy was hired by Columbus Crew in December 2022 and won the MLS Cup in his debut season with the team. In the 2023 season he was named MLS coach of the year after the Leagues Cup success. Nancy has had interest from overseas clubs over the past few years after his success in MLS. More from @PaulTenorio & @tombogert 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1993029175427711228) 2025-11-24T18:49Z 1.1M followers, 142.6K engagements "Just days before Rosario Central's round of XX knockout match in the Clausura playoffs against Estudiantes de La Plata the Argentine Football Association (AFA) had created a new trophy virtually out of the blue. The Campeon de Liga (Champion of the League) trophy was born inside a boardroom concocted by the first divisions executive committee and blessed by AFA president Claudio Tapia. The new Champion of the League trophy will be awarded to the team with the most points in the leagues general standings which combines this years Apertura and Clausura tournaments. Under those novel parameters" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1993828616270983445) 2025-11-26T23:46Z 1.1M followers, 921.3K engagements "Go Ahead Eagles forward Victor Edvardsen has apologised after mocking the appearance of Stuttgarts Angelo Stiller during the Dutch sides 4-0 Europa League defeat on Thursday. Edvardsen who was introduced as a 71st-minute substitute received a yellow card three minutes into his cameo when in the face of Stiller he gestured at his own nose. The incident sparked a clash between the two teams resulting in the booking of Edvardsen. The Swede has since been highly criticised on social media for his actions. A statement issued by Go Ahead Eagles on Friday said Edvardsen has been fined XXX which will" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1994463931843105207) 2025-11-28T17:50Z 1.1M followers, 326.4K engagements "Fatigue was as much Arsenals enemy as Chelsea on Sunday. It spoke volumes their players looked forlorn as they walked off after a sloppy slog of a match. Ordinarily a point at the team which went into the weekend as the closest chasers is no catastrophe. But such are the demands this group puts on themselves they were internally cursing an opportunity which slipped from their grasp. ✍ @amylawrence71 📝" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1995410288187789520) 2025-12-01T08:31Z 1.1M followers, 1.4M engagements "Your brain uses glucose so if youre completely rinsing your carbohydrate stores and importantly here liver glycogen youre actually taking away glucose from the brain. So then as you get in the latter stages of a game well guess what Youre not going to be as mentally sharp." More and more footballers are using energy gels products that used to be the preserve of cyclists and runners. There are myriad reasons why but the most important one is that the physical and mental demands of football are rising at a rate faster than human biology can catch up. ✍ @LiamTharmeCoach 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996172939079614654) 2025-12-03T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 343.8K engagements "Jordan Uzbekistan Curacao and Cape Verde will all be there.Qatar have featured before as hosts but now theyve qualified on footballing merit for the first time. Joining them at some point over the coming months could be Kosovo New Caledonia Suriname and Gabon. Yes the 2026 World Cup is going to look pretty different to all of its XX predecessors. And that will take good forms and bad. 🔗 @NickMiller79" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996266933629407242) 2025-12-03T17:15Z 1.1M followers, 52.1K engagements "Celtic have confirmed the appointment of Wilfried Nancy as manager from Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew. Nancy has signed a two-and-a-half year contract with the Scottish Premiership side who have been without a permanent head coach since Brendan Rodgers resigned on October XX. Martin ONeill took interim charge of Celtic following Rodgers departure and oversaw six wins from seven matches ending his temporary post with a 2-1 victory against Hibernian. More from @LeonImber 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996305666231742717) 2025-12-03T19:48Z 1.1M followers, 54.5K engagements "What might the draw for the 2026 World Cup look like Use our interactive tool to explore all the possibilities. Select a country generate a draw and see the kind of opponents your team could face" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996686949470609790) 2025-12-04T21:04Z 1.1M followers, 59.7K engagements "FIFA invited President Donald Trump to address the World Cup 2026 draw Friday after he receives the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize per multiple sources briefed on the events planning According to plans formulated in recent weeks Trump will be given time to speak on stage during the almost two-hour event at the Kennedy Center in Washington as first reported by Politico. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will also be present at the draw. The most attention however will be afforded to Trump who has been given a couple of minutes to talk. The organization is" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996855864188166636) 2025-12-05T08:15Z 1.1M followers, 184.8K engagements "Cristhian Mosquera is set for another medical test on Friday after a complicated ankle injury Mikel Arteta said. Mosquera went down on XX minutes during the Brentford win and received treatment from Arsenals medical staff after appearing to land awkwardly on his left foot when jumping for a header. The defender walked off unassisted but hobbling slightly and was replaced by Jurrien Timber. More from @gunnerblog 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996893834504990772) 2025-12-05T10:46Z 1.1M followers, 131.7K engagements "Noni Madueke is part of a sizeable group of Christian players at Arsenal. Some have become renowned for loudly and proudly speaking about their faith. Whether in interviews on social media or via their celebrations on the pitch after scoring the Bible Brothers of the Arsenal mens team are not hiding their belief and love of God. 📝 @nnamdionye 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996927788406726925) 2025-12-05T13:01Z 1.1M followers, 315.9K engagements "Kobbie Mainoo is ready to seek a loan move away from Manchester United in January after becoming deeply frustrated about his lack of minutes under Ruben Amorim. United are however expected to wait until after the African Cup of Nations finishes in the middle of the winter window to make a decision on Mainoo given the uncertainty of how the tournament will impact Cameroons Bryan Mbeumo and the Ivory Coasts Amad. When asked if he could understand why Mainoo is the subject of much discussion Ruben Amorim said: I understand what you are saying. You love Kobbie. He starts for England but that" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996936226834641292) 2025-12-05T13:34Z 1.1M followers, 112.2K engagements "When the World Cup draw takes place today Donald Trump will take centre stage. No American president has taken such an interest in soccer and his relationship with FIFA has never been closer. Why does Trump like soccer so much And what does the relationship mean for the sport @AdamCrafton_ on the personal and strategic reasons behind Trump embracing the role of soccer president. 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1996950562860900543) 2025-12-05T14:31Z 1.1M followers, 126.3K engagements "Argentina Algeria Austria Jordan" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997021000068661594) 2025-12-05T19:11Z 1.1M followers, 68.2K engagements "When England face Ghana at the 2026 World Cup it will be just the second time the two countries have met. The first time came at Wembley in March 2011 with the game ending 1-1 after Asamoah Gyans late equaliser cancelled out Andy Carrolls opener. From the England squad that day four are still playing (including two in the Premier League) two are managers and one made their one and only England appearance. England: Joe Hart Glen Johnson Gary Cahill Phil Jagielka Leighton Baines James Milner Gareth Barry Jack Wilshere Stewart Downing Andy Carroll Ashley Young. Bench: Rob Green Joleon Lescott" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997042813955903780) 2025-12-05T20:38Z 1.1M followers, 76.8K engagements "Should the USA be pleased with the draw 🏴 Is England's group surprisingly tough 👀 Why Brazil vs Morocco is an early blockbuster ⚽ Mbappe or Haaland for the Golden Boot Are Ecuador the tournament's dark horses The Athletics writers discuss the potential winners and losers from Friday's World Cup draw 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997063809110790261) 2025-12-05T22:01Z 1.1M followers, 67.3K engagements "The World Cup draw was a carnival of cringe. The Village People Trumps dancing Rio Ferdinands acting and a terrifying Peace Award made this a bewildering fever dream that nobody will forget. Just not for the right reasons. 📝 @gunnerblog 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997086458138460637) 2025-12-05T23:31Z 1.1M followers, 89.5K engagements "Aston Villa lead Arsenal at a raucous Villa Park. Matty Cash has the freedom of the penalty area to fire past David Raya who made a fine stop to deny Ollie Watkins early in the first half. Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League could be cut significantly today Mikel Arteta's side have work to do" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997293411901014447) 2025-12-06T13:13Z 1.1M followers, 45.4K engagements "Arsenals loss is Manchester Citys gain. Pep Guardiolas side move within two points of the league leaders after their 3-0 win over Sunderland while Everton are up to fifth after their victory over Nottingham Forest by the same scoreline" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997351069219782992) 2025-12-06T17:02Z 1.1M followers, 34.9K engagements "Liverpool will be wondering how they managed to let their advantages slip at Elland Road but the answer was obvious. More from @greggevans40 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997400677677465906) 2025-12-06T20:20Z 1.1M followers, 44.7K engagements "They have beaten the Premier League leaders. They have won nine of their past XX league games. No team has more top-flight victories than their XX since March. Which all begs the question: are Aston Villa serious title contenders 📝 @J_Tanswell 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997577191492632587) 2025-12-07T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 51.2K engagements "Mohamed Salah's decision to talk to reporters was premeditated. He had plenty to get off his chest at Elland Road and over seven-and-a-half minutes the fire just kept on coming. Salahs sense of hurt and dissatisfaction is understandable. His pride has been severely dented and you can see why he feels that he has been unfairly singled out. But that does not excuse his decision to go nuclear. His words resonate. To unleash them like he did just heaps more negativity on the club at a difficult time. But they also showed a glaring lack of self awareness regarding his form so far this season 📝" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997616516175393232) 2025-12-07T10:37Z 1.1M followers, 159.8K engagements "The 2-1 defeat by Crystal Palace means Fulham are just four points clear of the drop zone. Do you think Marco Silvas side will be dragged into a relegation scrap" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997740601807348015) 2025-12-07T18:50Z 1.1M followers, 53.2K engagements "Lamine Yamal is XX and has spent the last two years terrorising full-backs across the world from the wing. But with Raphinha Dani Olmo and Fermin Lopez unavailable against Real Betis on Saturday he played centrally for the first time in his professional career - and was outstanding. Few involved in his footballing education were surprised @polballus watched on in Seville 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1997777259843768575) 2025-12-07T21:16Z 1.1M followers, 102.2K engagements "Every 2026 World Cup game will pause for three minutes in the middle of each half for a hydration break FIFA announced on Sunday. The new measure which will essentially split the match into quarters a la basketball or American football was discussed at meetings with coaches and broadcasters this weekend adjacent to Fridays World Cup draw. It received sufficient support from all parties including FIFAs medical team. It is first and foremost a player safety measure FIFA said. But it will also have sporting implications; the breaks allow coaches to speak with players and tweak tactics." [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998011052923998612) 2025-12-08T12:45Z 1.1M followers, 224.8K engagements "Rob Edwards did not hold back in his assessment of Wolves defending against Manchester United as the Premier Leagues bottom side fell to an eighth successive defeat" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998163213439869342) 2025-12-08T22:50Z 1.1M followers, 67.4K engagements "Alejandro Garnacho insists he has no regrets over the way he left Manchester United for Chelsea in the summer. The 21-year-old had been at Manchester United for five years but when asked if he had any regrets how it ended he replied: No. Pushed on if he was sad how it finished he again said: No. More from @SJohnsonSport 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998173496287924391) 2025-12-08T23:31Z 1.1M followers, 356.2K engagements "The cheapest price for a season ticket in a covered seat at Wolves' Molineux ground is XXX a lot of money in a working-class area of high unemployment. The most expensive ticket at Molineux costs XXX. In a pound-per-point ratio for the 2025-26 season at home thats well XXX per point. Their other point came in an away draw. To non-sport fans voluntarily putting yourself through this purgatory is pretty difficult to explain. @TimSpiers tries 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998339842061619324) 2025-12-09T10:32Z 1.1M followers, 561.6K engagements "A Liverpool fan has been charged with alleged racist abuse of Bournemouths Antoine Semenyo during a Premier League match at Anfield in August. Mark Mogan XX from the Dovecot area of Liverpool has been conditionally bailed and will appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court on Monday December XX. More from @JamesPearceLFC" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1998457572144132182) 2025-12-09T18:19Z 1.1M followers, 62.3K engagements
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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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"Bundesliga club Mainz XX have lost an appeal against a court decision that saw them pay former player Anwar El Ghazi 1.5million (1.3m; $1.7m) after they were found to have unfairly dismissed him. El Ghazi had his contract terminated by the club on November X 2023 after posting about the Israel-Gaza war on social media. El Ghazi was initially suspended by Mainz in October of that year for the pro-Palestinian post with the club describing it as unacceptable. His suspension was lifted shortly after and Mainz said that they had warned the player who had shown remorse. However El Ghazi said in a"
X Link 2025-11-12T22:15Z 1.1M followers, 4.8M engagements
"Liverpools recruitment team led by Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes is highly regarded within the game. They set their sights on Alexander Isak long before the club secured the title last April. This along with the capture of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen was the centrepiece of a rebuild designed to elevate a title-winning team to an even higher level. All the data as well as the eye test told them that Isak and Liverpool were compatible and that a player who was just about to turn XX approaching the peak of his powers would enhance a successful side. Instead Isak arrived unfit"
X Link 2025-11-24T17:15Z 1.1M followers, 229.2K engagements
"Im really sorry for what happened I just wish I could take it back. It was in January 2024 that QPR and Morocco midfielder Ilias Chairs life changed forever as he was found guilty of breaking a mans skull in an altercation four years earlier. He talks for the first time about what happened that day his deep regret and how it has changed him. @SarahShepSport 🔗"
X Link 2025-11-26T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 383K engagements
"Tottenham Hotspur were issued an apology from WSL Football after TikTok influencer GK Barry made an anti-Spurs comment during the Womens League Cup draw. The apology came after a chaotic quarter-final and semi-final draw for theSubway League Cup on Tuesday which also featured Barry making a number of innuendos and mistakenly placing a ball back into the bag. The draw was streamed live on TikTok with Barry responsible for drawing the balls and Rutherford providing context. However the draws conduct was criticised by both fans and clubs. Full story from @megan_feringa 🔗"
X Link 2025-11-26T11:45Z 1.1M followers, 145.2K engagements
"Former Manchester United midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron the president of Estudiantes de La Plata has been banned from all football-related activity for six months for allegedly ordering the clubs players to turn their backs on new champions Rosario Central on Sunday. The Argentine Football Associations (AFA) six-person disciplinary tribunal ruled that Verons decision to order the team to adopt an attitude of open disapproval constituted a form of symbolic violence and an affront to the values of respect and sportsmanship. The visiting Estudiantes players turned their backs during a pre-match"
X Link 2025-11-28T10:17Z 1.1M followers, 227K engagements
"Even bigger clubs than Crystal Palace wanted to sign Adam Wharton before he joined in February 2024 and the admiration is only likely to have increased since moving to south London. At XX years old any transfer fee would largely be dictated by his youth and a contract that runs until the summer of 2029 with no release clause. Should concrete approaches arrive Wharton and Palace will have decisions to make. Until then the focus is on what happens on the pitch and trying to enjoy further success. Considering the midfielder is already winning trophies competing in Europe and representing England"
X Link 2025-11-28T15:31Z 1.1M followers, 164.9K engagements
"Only three Premier League teams this season are yet to concede more than twice in a game: 🔴 Arsenal 🔵 Manchester City 🐈 Sunderland @Optajoe"
X Link 2025-11-28T22:36Z 1.1M followers, 275.6K engagements
"Malick Thiaw has given Newcastle United the lead after just XX seconds against Everton. It's the fastest Premier League goal of this season beating Phil Foden's goal against Leeds United scored earlier this afternoon"
X Link 2025-11-29T17:41Z 1.1M followers, 32.5K engagements
"A lot was made of the debate between Moises Caicedo and Declan Rice in the build-up to Chelsea against Arsenal. Caicedo has made an impact on the game. but also on Mikel Merinos ankle. The Ecuador international is sent off with the original yellow card upgraded to a red after Anthony Taylor was sent to the VAR monitor"
X Link 2025-11-30T17:14Z 1.1M followers, 144.4K engagements
"Sundays Eredivisie match between Ajax and Groningen was abandoned in the sixth minute after supporters set off fireworks. The match was temporarily suspended after just five minutes when a substantial pyrotechnic display lit up the south stand behind one of the goals where the Ajax ultras are situated. Supporters were described as repeatedly setting off fireworks. The players were taken off the pitch before a decision was taken to abandon the game. Ajax described the incident as downright scandalous and unacceptable and promised to identify and sanction the perpetrators. ✍ @AliRampling 🔗"
X Link 2025-11-30T22:29Z 1.1M followers, 79.6K engagements
"At half-time Manchester United were 1-0 down and Crystal Palace were playing them off the park. With the second-worst second-half record in the league a comeback for Ruben Amorim's team seemed improbable. And yet come back they did. So how much should we read into Man Utds unlikely win @mjcritchley picks out the positives even if they come with some pretty big caveats. 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-01T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 64.5K engagements
"On November X FIFA announced that the organisation would introduce a new award entitled FIFA Peace Prize Football Unites the World. FIFA said the award will be given annually but the inaugural prize will be presented by Gianni Infantino during the World Cup draw in Washington DC on Friday December X. They said it will go to individuals who have helped to unite people all over the world in peace and consequently deserve a special and unique recognition. This all came as a surprise to the FIFA Council of XX members which is chaired by Infantino as well as eight vice-presidents and XX other"
X Link 2025-12-01T16:31Z 1.1M followers, 91.6K engagements
"Too little perhaps is made of Serie A having a couple of the worlds best young players at the moment. Whats even more precious is the role Kenan Yildiz and Nico Paz play. They are like baby pandas: rare and endangered No.10s a position always on the verge of extinction and in need of its own Save The Trequartista charity. Also: 🔹 Como close in on Champions League spots 🔹 Wincingly-physical Roma-Napoli clash with XX fouls committed 🔹 Why was Edin Deko operating a megaphone All of this in @JamesHorncastles Serie A Briefing 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-02T13:01Z 1.1M followers, 213.1K engagements
"Even if Fabio Vieira does nothing else this year in the Bundesliga he now has his moment. The Arsenal loanee has been sent off twice and his team are struggling. And then he scored his last-minute winner. ✍ @SebSB 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-02T14:01Z 1.1M followers, 80.4K engagements
"FIFA has announced that the Village People the pop group that sings President Donald Trumps adopted anthem of Y.M.C.A. will perform at the World Cup draw on Friday. The draw will take place at the Kennedy Center on Dec. X in Washington for the World Cup which will be co-hosted across the United States Canada and Mexico. The Kennedy Center is chaired by Trump since he and his allies took over the venues board after his return to power earlier this year. Trump has previously said he will be involved in the event. On Tuesday night FIFA announced what it described as a world-class entertainment"
X Link 2025-12-03T11:30Z 1.1M followers, 84.6K engagements
"It was just seven months ago when Mohamed Salah sat on a throne at Anfield for the announcement of his bumper new contract. Now he isnt guaranteed a starting place. So how will Arne Slot manage what could be a volatile situation And how will Liverpool play in his absence 📝 @JamesPearceLFC & @adjones_journo 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-03T12:01Z 1.1M followers, 42.9K engagements
"Having lost their last four games Leeds United get a valuable three points and move out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 3-1 win over Chelsea. Enzo Maresca has faced Leeds three times in his career. He has lost all of them"
X Link 2025-12-03T22:16Z 1.1M followers, 83.7K engagements
"Ben White has had to be patient this season his appearance against Brentford on Wednesday was his first in the Premier League since Manchester United on the opening weekend. But as Arsenal's defensive injuries mount up it was the perfect time to remind everyone of just how valuable a player he is. 📝 @ArtdeRoche"
X Link 2025-12-04T08:31Z 1.1M followers, 106.5K engagements
"Any talk of a Premier League title challenge from Chelsea evaporated at Elland Road on Wednesday evening. Enzo Maresca understandably rotated his squad after impressive-but-sapping displays against Barcelona and Arsenal but those drafted in to face Leeds did not step up. 📝 @SJohnsonSport"
X Link 2025-12-04T09:01Z 1.1M followers, 46.2K engagements
"Wrexham Women are the first women's team in the Welsh leagues to outright own their stadium. On Sunday they played their first official home game there against six-time league champions Swansea City. The vision: in the next four to five years Wrexham will be consistently winning the Welsh league opening the door to the Champions League. Ambitions like this might be ascribed to delusion if this club werent so famous for forging these kinds of dreams into reality. 📝 @megan_feringa 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-04T16:31Z 1.1M followers, 64K engagements
"Bruno Fernandes has played more Premier League games against West Ham United without scoring than any other club (12). @OptaJoe"
X Link 2025-12-04T22:43Z 1.1M followers, 32.5K engagements
"FIFA issued a statement on Thursday night which said that the Iranian football federation had reversed its plans to boycott the FIFA World Cup draw with the world football governing body saying the nation has sent a delegation to the United States to attend the event. FIFAs statement said the travelling party included head coach Ardeshir Ghalenoei. The Iranian federation had been claiming it would boycott the event because visas had not been issued by the U.S. government to all members of its delegation including the federations President Mehdi Taj. FIFAs statement did not specify which other"
X Link 2025-12-05T11:30Z 1.1M followers, 54.1K engagements
"What is the best-case scenario World Cup draw for your country What is the worst-case scenario If you could put one group together which four countries would you pit against each other Stay updated on the colour and the chaos of the World Cup Draw with our live blog:"
X Link 2025-12-05T15:01Z 1.1M followers, 32.7K engagements
"This will be the 23rd men's World Cup and the first hosted by more than two countries. So far there have been XXX games at the competition and 2720 goals. Brazil has contested the most matches (114) and scored the most goals (237) of any team. As for the players a certain Lionel Messi of Argentina has appeared in the most games with XX. Germanys Miroslav Klose has scored the most goals with XX (Messi has XX and is set to play next summer). Stats courtesy of @will_jeanes World Cup Draw Live Blog:"
X Link 2025-12-05T16:40Z 1.1M followers, 55.7K engagements
"U.S. President Donald Trump says he was impressed by Brazil legend Pele. World Cup Draw Live Blog:"
X Link 2025-12-05T17:56Z 1.1M followers, 51.7K engagements
"Scotland will face two of the countries they came up against during their last men's World Cup campaign in 1998. Steve Clarke's team are pitted against Brazil and Morocco. Scotland lost 2-1 to Brazil and 3-0 to Morocco in 1998 they have a chance to avenge those defeats next summer"
X Link 2025-12-05T18:56Z 1.1M followers, 54.6K engagements
"Germany Curacao Ivory Coast Ecuador"
X Link 2025-12-05T19:05Z 1.1M followers, 43.9K engagements
"United States Paraguay Australia ❓ Euro Play-Off Winner C"
X Link 2025-12-05T19:19Z 1.1M followers, 44.4K engagements
"🤔 Will Thomas Tuchel be pleased 🌎 Where will England want to play these games 🥶 Who might be lurking in the knockout stage ✍ @J_Tanswell 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-05T22:16Z 1.1M followers, 41.1K engagements
"A yellow card after XX seconds a goal just after a minute. An eventful start at Hill Dickinson Stadium where Everton lead 1-0 after Nikola Milenkovic headed Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's cross into his own net. Not the start Sean Dyche would have hoped for against his former side"
X Link 2025-12-06T15:10Z 1.1M followers, 43.5K engagements
"Bruno Guimaraes keeps up his scoring form. this time directly from a corner. His Olimpico puts Newcastle United in front against Burnley a humbling goal to concede for Martin Dubravka Guimaraes' former Newcastle teammate"
X Link 2025-12-06T15:44Z 1.1M followers, 34.7K engagements
"Joshua Kimmich says that Arsenal are not the best side Bayern Munich have faced this year claiming the Germans 3-1 Champions League defeat was not a football game. Bayern have recorded victories over Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain in the European competition this season and it is the French champions who Kimmich claimed gave his side the toughest test. More from @nnamdionye 🔗"
X Link 2025-11-27T11:45Z 1.1M followers, 3.4M engagements
"Vladimir Coufal and his wife Hana had tear-stained faces as they tried to digest the news they had not seen coming. Six months on from his release by West Ham United and Coufal has not quite recovered from the events of May X. It had been a routine morning until he was hastily summoned to then-head coach Graham Potters office after training. Thats when Potter told me the club wouldnt be extending my contract. I asked him why and he said it was a club decision. Was it the manager who didnt want me The board I have no idea. It was very disappointing. Our conversation lasted about XX seconds."
X Link 2025-11-28T14:01Z 1.1M followers, 2.7M engagements
"It is Florian Wirtz's misfortune that he has landed in long-throw Britain when his natural subtlety is not cherished and protected. Over XX years ago Robert Pires found a similar environment before going on to prove everyone wrong. Wirtz's performance against West Ham United did not confirm he will do the same but it was proof it can happen. 📝 @mwalker2771 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-01T09:01Z 1.1M followers, 3.7M engagements
"UEFA executives have held meetings with the organisers of a leading pro-Palestinian campaign including since Octobers ceasefire in Gaza to discuss the circumstances around a potential ban of Israel from international competition people familiar with the discussions have told The Athletic. The Game Over Israel campaign was launched in New York City on September XX one day after the United Nations (UN) declared Israels actions in Gaza as a genocide. According to people with knowledge of the governing bodys thinking UEFA had been close to calling a vote on Israels ongoing participation in"
X Link 2025-12-01T11:11Z 1.1M followers, 161.2K engagements
"FIFA has been sent a letter by Human Rights Watch requesting information about the process and criteria applied by football's world governing body ahead of handing out its inaugural peace prize. On November X FIFA announced that the organisation would introduce a new award entitled FIFA Peace Prize Football Unites the World. More from @AdamCrafton_ 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-01T15:58Z 1.1M followers, 230.9K engagements
"Did you know Colombia was due to host the World Cup in 1986 but had to pull out for economic reasons What about Norway being the only country that Brazil has played and never beaten They have played each other four times resulting in two Norway victories and two draws. The draw for the 2026 World Cup the biggest edition of the tournament yet takes place on Friday. There are XX teams in said draw with XX countries still fighting for a place in next summer's competition. @will_jeanes has unearthed an eclectic mix of facts and stats about each of them. 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-02T12:01Z 1.1M followers, 92.3K engagements
"How does the Premier League table compare with last season's standings after XX matches 🔴 Arsenal were nine points behind Liverpool last season; they are nine points ahead in this campaign ⚪ Tottenham have XX points under Thomas Frank; they had XX under Ange Postecoglou at the same stage last season 🐺 Southampton who finished on XX points had five after XX PL matches in 2024-25; three more than Wolves in 2025-26"
X Link 2025-12-02T17:01Z 1.1M followers, 162.9K engagements
"More than 1200 players will travel to the World Cup finals next June ranging from the biggest and richest superstars in the game to those who are barely professional. With the vast majority of the sport's elite taking part we have attempted to rank the best XXX players who are set to star in North America in 2026. The results include: 2nd: Erling Haaland 8th: Lionel Messi 20th: Ousmane Dembele 39th: Christian Pulisic 📝 @NickMiller79 and @TimSpiers 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-03T07:31Z 1.1M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Brighton have discovered to their cost that intense global interest attached to every move and kick in the Premier League requires scrupulous attention to detail. An educational project for school-age players which began with victory in a competition organised by the league has ended with Brighton issuing apologies to China and the club's Japanese star Kaoru Mitoma after they unwittingly used an image of a controversial Second World War veteran for promotional purposes on social media. A post on X by the clubs academy department showed Mitoma and an academy player holding mocked-up football"
X Link 2025-12-03T12:32Z 1.1M followers, 248K engagements
"At what point does Mikel Merino stop being a makeshift striker and just become a striker Merinos opener against Brentford was his fourth goal in six games a period in which hes also made three assists including for Bukayo Sakas late goal. Mikel Artetas discussion of Merino suggests he continues to see him as a midfielder doing a job. But at some point you have to wonder whether hes missed his vocation. In his Arsenal career to date Merino has had considerably more opportunities and impact as a centre-forward. Hes not as athletic as Kai Havertz nor as explosive as Viktor Gyokeres. But"
X Link 2025-12-03T21:49Z 1.1M followers, 219.8K engagements
"Cristiano Ronaldo is still the most famous footballer in the world and that carries significant currency. FIFA needed Lionel Messi and his star power at the Club World Cup last summer so a tenuous way of ensuring Inter Miami qualified was found. In the same way a Ronaldo-less tournament next summer simply will not do. The Portugal forward is clear to play in his country's first two games at the 2026 World Cup after FiFA made it possible. Is anyone surprised 📝 @NickMiller79"
X Link 2025-12-04T13:31Z 1.1M followers, 95.3K engagements
"One of the figures at the forefront of Morecambes summer takeover and continued running has been sanctioned by the United Kingdom government which suspects him of belonging to terrorist organisations in India. Gurpreet Singh Rehal referred to as the director of marketing and communications of Morecambes owner Panjab Warriors is believed by the UK government to be involved in terrorist activities that range from recruitment to financial support and weapons purchasing for the Babbar Khalsa and Babbar Akali Lehar groups. A statement released by HM Treasury on Thursday morning revealed that"
X Link 2025-12-04T17:30Z 1.1M followers, 739.1K engagements
"This is truly one of the great honours of my life. FIFA President Gianni Infantino gifted U.S. President Donald Trump a gold trophy a medal and a certificate. Trump is the winner of the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize"
X Link 2025-12-05T17:41Z 1.1M followers, 116.6K engagements
"Brazil Morocco Haiti 🏴 Scotland"
X Link 2025-12-05T19:02Z 1.1M followers, 178.7K engagements
"France Senegal ❓ Intercontinental Play-Off Winner X Norway"
X Link 2025-12-05T19:15Z 1.1M followers, 39K engagements
"USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino says he is aiming to return to and win the Premier League. More from @bosherL"
X Link 2025-12-06T11:00Z 1.1M followers, 246.5K engagements
"Arsenals last three away matches will be a source of frustration for Mikel Arteta. In each of these games (Sunderland Chelsea and Aston Villa) Arsenal have conceded the first goal leaving them with a lot to do to get back into the game. The match at Villa Park would have been frustrating even if it ended in a draw but to lose just reinforces how perfect Arsenal need to be even if they are at the top of the table. 📝 @ArtdeRoche"
X Link 2025-12-06T14:51Z 1.1M followers, 131.5K engagements
"Mohamed Salah says he feels thrown under the bus by Liverpool as he revealed his relationship with head coach Arne Slot has broken down. Salah believes hes been made a scapegoat for Liverpools struggles this season insisting someone does not want me in the club. He also left the door open to a possible Anfield exit during the January transfer window. It seems like the club has thrown me under the bus Salah said. That is how I am feeling. I think it is very clear that someone wanted me to get all of the blame. He added: I said many times before that I had a good relationship with the manager"
X Link 2025-12-06T21:30Z 1.1M followers, 167.5K engagements
"For the first time in XXX days Chelsea lose a game in the Womens Super League. Todays 1-0 defeat at home to Everton - who had just one league win this season heading into this fixture - marks their first WSL defeat in XX matches a record stretching back to May 2024. It is their first home league defeat since February 2024"
X Link 2025-12-07T16:28Z 1.1M followers, 81.1K engagements
"Brighton's late equaliser denied West Ham United all three points at the Amex but should it have counted The visitors first claimed a high boot against Charalampos Kostoulas after the Greek attacker tried a speculative overhead kick and then wanted a handball against Georginio Rutter before the striker scored seconds later"
X Link 2025-12-07T16:44Z 1.1M followers, 66.5K engagements
"A footballer has been arrested in central London on suspicion of assault and affray. The Metropolitan Police confirmed toThe Athletic that thearrest came following an incident on Wardour Street in the capitals Soho district in the early hours of Saturday. More from @David_Ornstein and @Dan_Sheldon_ 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-07T16:53Z 1.1M followers, 130.2K engagements
"Marc Guehi heads Crystal Palace back into the lead against Fulham. The Palace captain directs Yeremy Pinos corner into the back of the net to make it 2-1 at Craven Cottage. Oliver Glasners side will move up to fourth in the Premier League as things stand"
X Link 2025-12-07T18:20Z 1.1M followers, 33.6K engagements
"Mohamed Salah feels he has earned the right to be a certain starter for Liverpool. Nobody can dispute his phenomenal record - but more recent data paints a very different picture. ✍ @adjones_journo 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-07T20:09Z 1.1M followers, 68.5K engagements
"Mohamed Salah's outburst dominated the Premier League this weekend. @OliverKay on how there were faint echoes of the way Cristiano Ronaldo was marginalised in his final months at Manchester United in 2022. Also: Has Arsenals loss made the Premier League a three-horse race Was Pep Guardiola right to criticise Rayan Cherki 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-08T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 47.1K engagements
"🔹 Oliver Glasners spending criticisms were not helpful but he still hopes to keep him 🔹 Why he may try to buy a second club 🔹 Woody Johnsons impact as co-owner 🔹 Why new spending rules could hurt mid-sized clubs 🔹 What Crystal Palace can achieve and his own future Steve Parish the Crystal Palace chairman sits down with @MattWoosie for an exclusive interview 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-08T09:31Z 1.1M followers, 53.7K engagements
"What does losing even mean At some point the sun sets. Dynasties crumble. Everton make XX clearances and keep a clean sheet to your detriment. @megan_feringa on Chelsea Women's first loss in XX games and what it means for the WSL 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-08T12:02Z 1.1M followers, 32.8K engagements
"Mohamed Salah is expected to be omitted from Liverpools travelling party for their Champions League fixture at Inter on Tuesday although a final decision has yet to be made. The call will be taken by sporting director Richard Hughes in conjunction with the clubs ownership and would underline their support of head coach Arne Slot. It follows Salah who trained with his team-mates on Monday saying on Saturday he felt thrown under the bus by Liverpool and revealing that his relationship with Slot has broken down. More from @David_Ornstein 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-08T12:23Z 1.1M followers, 87.5K engagements
"Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton has been given a six-month suspended prison sentence and ordered to do XXX hours of community service over humiliating social media posts about pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko and broadcaster Jeremy Vine. Bartons prison sentence will be suspended for XX months and the 43-year-old has also been ordered to pay prosecution costs of 23419. He has been made the subject of three restraining orders one for each victim which prevent him from referring to them on social media or any other broadcast medium. More from @GregOK"
X Link 2025-12-08T13:22Z 1.1M followers, 54K engagements
"Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank has refused to comment on allegations of Yves Bissouma inhaling nitrous oxide. Frank said instead that the club are internally dealing with Yves Bissouma after The Sun published footage of the midfielder on Saturday. This is not the first time that Bissouma has come under scrutiny for similar allegations as last year Bissouma was given a one-game suspension by the north London club following him posting a video on his social media of him appearing to inhale laughing gas. He apologised after the incident at the time and called it a severe lack of"
X Link 2025-12-08T15:45Z 1.1M followers, 88.1K engagements
"It is confirmed that Mohamed Salah has been omitted from Liverpools travelling party for their Champions League fixture at Inter on Tuesday. Liverpool do not regard the Egypt internationals exclusion against Inter as disciplinary action and the step is viewed in isolation rather than having a bearing on Salahs possible selection going forward. Sources briefed on the situation say Salah will not face further disciplinary action for his comments and believe the player and club will benefit from a brief period away from selection. Liverpool insist they remain fully committed to Salah and his"
X Link 2025-12-08T15:57Z 1.1M followers, 106.5K engagements
"Did you notice that Unai Emery found Arsenals weak spot in Aston Villas win over the league leaders It caused Arsenal to have their worst defensive performance of the season"
X Link 2025-12-08T17:31Z 1.1M followers, 98.4K engagements
"The full draw for the FA Cup third round 🏆"
X Link 2025-12-08T19:08Z 1.1M followers, 53.7K engagements
"Jamie Carragher says Mohamed Salahs explosive interview was a disgrace aimed to create maximum damage at Liverpool. Speaking after Saturdays draw against Leeds United the Egypt international said his relationship with head coach Arne Slot had totally broken down and that he felt like he had been thrown under the bus by the club. The ex-Liverpool defender said on Monday Night Football: I thought it was a disgrace what he did after the game (on Saturday). Whenever Mo Salah stops in a mixed zone which he has done four times in eight years its choreographed between himself and his agent to create"
X Link 2025-12-08T21:11Z 1.1M followers, 45.7K engagements
"Arne Slot insists he has no clue whether Mohamed Salah will play for Liverpool again. Salah was omitted from the squad for their Champions League trip to Inter after his comments following Saturdays 3-3 draw at Leeds United. 📝 @JamesPearceLFC 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-08T21:29Z 1.1M followers, 33.8K engagements
"Arne Slot was already wrestling with the biggest challenge of his managerial career after Liverpool's dismal run of four wins in XX games but now he's got the added headache of a mutinous legend creating more pressure and scrutiny. @JamesPearceLFC on the questions faced by the Liverpool head coach 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-09T08:31Z 1.1M followers, 36.6K engagements
"Mason Mount clearly taps into a lot of what Ruben Amorim wants in a player. After two injury-hit seasons at Manchester United the question is whether he can now kick on. @lauriewhitwell on how the former Chelsea midfielder is finally showing his worth at Old Trafford. 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-09T10:01Z 1.1M followers, 37.5K engagements
"Xabi Alonso knew what he was getting into when he took over as Real Madrid coach in May. The former Madrid midfielder who remains close to his former manager and his predecessor at the Bernabeu Carlo Ancelotti was aware of all the issues that made the Italians final campaign in charge there so disappointing. The problem now for Alonso as was made clear by Sundays shambolic 2-0 La Liga defeat at home to Celta Vigo is that he is struggling to impose himself on a situation he should have seen coming but that he can do very little about. 📝 @dermotmcorrigan 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-09T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 43.8K engagements
"At XX Yan Diomande is one of the most exciting talents in the Bundesliga something confirmed by his brilliant hat-trick for RB Leipzig this weekend. But it has been an unusual route to the top. @SebSB looks at Diomandes stint at a Florida high school and being signed by RB Leipzig for 17.5m after only XX La Liga games for Leganes. Plus: The summer signing from League One who ended St. Paulis nine-game losing run Luka Vuskovics wonder goal for Hamburg Giovanni Reyna making important progress at Borussia Monchengladbach 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-09T12:31Z 1.1M followers, 54.4K engagements
"Aston Villa failed to win any of their first five Premier League matches this season. They failed to score in their first four. But Unai Emery has managed to steer Villa away from crisis point in some style their 2-1 victory over Arsenal put them three points behind Mikel Arteta's side with nine victories from their last XX Premier League matches. Is Emery the manager of the season so far and could Villa make a serious challenge for the title 🎙"
X Link 2025-12-09T17:45Z 1.1M followers, 42K engagements
"⚽ Club Brugge ⚽ Arsenal ⚽ Sporting Aged XX years and XXX days Lennart Karl is the youngest player to score in three consecutive Champions League appearances. Bayern Munich have some talent on their hands"
X Link 2025-12-09T19:20Z 1.1M followers, 33.2K engagements
"Alphonso Davies made his first appearance in nine months after coming on in Bayern Munichs Champions League game against Sporting CP on Tuesday. The 25-year-old Canada international had been out of action since March after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee while on international duty. 📝 @SebSB 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-09T19:48Z 1.1M followers, 37.2K engagements
"Goalless at San Siro between Inter and Liverpool. Ibrahima Konate thought he had put Arne Slot's side in front but his goal was chalked off after Hugo Ekitike was deemed to have handled the ball moments before. The right call or a harsh decision"
X Link 2025-12-09T20:53Z 1.1M followers, 38K engagements
"Tottenham Hotspur make it two home wins in four days with the help of two penalties against Slavia Prague. Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons both scored from the spot after a comical own goal from David Zima"
X Link 2025-12-09T22:01Z 1.1M followers, 30.7K engagements
"Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain feels a bit like a kid in a candy shop. Hes back at Arsenal training as he looks to find a new club. He spoke to @OliverKay about: 🔴 How Arsenal have moved in direction of elite-level ⚪ His hunger to play 🔴 Highs lows and injuries ⚪ Impressions of Mikel Arteta as a manager 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-10T07:31Z 1.1M followers, 131.1K engagements
"Paul Pogba has partnered with the worlds first professional camel racing team. The Monaco midfielder has joined Saudi Arabian team Al Haboob as an ambassador and shareholder. Al Haboob who compete in races across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC which comprises Bahrain Kuwait Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates) are trying to establish the worlds first professional camel racing league. Camel racing is a centuries-old sport across the Arabian Peninsula. It is a lucrative industry and elite champion racing camels can sell for more than $5million. Several parties alongside"
X Link 2025-12-10T07:43Z 1.1M followers, 234.5K engagements
"Aged six and having never done keepy-uppies before JJ Gabriel learned how to do 1000 in a row within a week. He has since done 10000 consecutively. A YouTube video of his skills filmed six years ago has been viewed 29m times. On Tuesday the 15-year-old played at Old Trafford for the first time and is believed to be the youngest Manchester United player to appear in the FA Youth Cup. It was an appearance to justify the buzz surrounding his rapid rise. 📝 @lauriewhitwell 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-10T10:31Z 1.1M followers, 214.9K engagements
"England will play Uruguay and Japan in international friendlies at Wembley in March as they continue their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. Thomas Tuchels side will face Uruguay on Friday March XX before hosting Japan four days later. England who will play Croatia Ghana and Panama in Group L of next summers World Cup finals are playing their final games before Tuchel names his squad for the tournament in May. England will schedule further friendlies to be staged in the U.S. in June ahead of their first group game against Croatia on June XX in Dallas"
X Link 2025-12-10T11:45Z 1.1M followers, 28.3K engagements
"Xabi Alonsos years under Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich had a huge influence on his development as a coach. Tonight the two managers meet in the Champions League as Manchester City travel to Real Madrid. Six months ago Guardiola was hailing Alonsos arrival at the Bernabeu. In a twist of fate he may just accelerate his departure. 📝 @dermotmcorrigan 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-10T13:01Z 1.1M followers, 30.4K engagements
"League Two club Newport County have named Premier League title-winner Christian Fuchs as their new manager. Fuchs has left MLS outfit Charlotte FC where he was assistant to head coach Dean Smith for two years. The 39-year-old succeeds Dave Hughes who was sacked after Newports 1-0 defeat to Shrewsbury Town on Saturday their 14th loss in all competitions this season. More from @Dan_KP 🔗"
X Link 2025-11-20T14:45Z 1.1M followers, 64.5K engagements
"Leeds United manager Daniel Farke wants the authorities to find a solution for players feigning injury in order to create an advantage for their teams following his sides 3-2 defeat to Manchester City on Saturday. In the second half of the Premier League clash City manager Pep Guardiola was able to give a brief team talk to his outfield players while goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma received medical treatment. Full story from @BerenCross 🔗"
X Link 2025-11-29T23:15Z 1.1M followers, 222.7K engagements
"The West Midlands Police (WMP) acknowledged an inaccuracy in its report was wrong but maintained its decision in requesting Maccabi Tel Aviv fans should have been prevented from attending the game at Aston Villa. The error in the report which had been raised by Lord John Mann an independent advisor to the UK government on antisemitism stated Maccabi Tel Aviv last played in the UK against West Ham United in the UEFA Europa Conference League group stage on 9th November 2023 held at the London Stadium. As Mann remarked this was factually incorrect with West Ham instead playing Greek side"
X Link 2025-12-01T19:16Z 1.1M followers, 78.4K engagements
"Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa has been left out of DR Congos squad for the Africa Cup of Nations later this month. The 29-year-old who joined Newcastle from Brentford for 55million in the summer transfer window is yet to make his debut for his new side due to a knee injury. More from @nnamdionye and @ChrisDHWaugh 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-01T20:18Z 1.1M followers, 639.9K engagements
"Goalkeeper Andre Onana who is on loan at Trabzonspor from Manchester United has been left out of Cameroons Africa Cup of Nations squad. On the same days as the squad was named the countrys federation announced that manager Marc Brys had been sacked. The tournament begins on December XX in Morocco. More from @nnamdionye 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-01T23:10Z 1.1M followers, 364.7K engagements
"A brown paper bag supposedly containing $250000 in cash Robin Williams' 'Sepp Bladder' jokes Roy Hodgson collecting change to play slot machines A 'strange' Las Vegas scene that 'will never be matched' This is the story of the 'surreal' 1994 World Cup draw - the last time the U.S. hosted the event that will take place in the country again on Friday - as told by those who planned it and were there. ✍ @HenryBushnell 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-01T23:43Z 1.1M followers, 109.8K engagements
"Erling Haaland reaches XXX Premier League goals faster than anyone else. His opener against Fulham means the Norway international reaches the landmark in XXX games XX quicker than Alan Shearer"
X Link 2025-12-02T19:49Z 1.1M followers, 64.1K engagements
"The Africa Cup of Nations will be shown for free in its entirety in the United Kingdom for the first time after Channel X secured this years tournaments broadcast rights. More from @Simon_Hughes__ and @nnamdionye"
X Link 2025-12-03T14:45Z 1.1M followers, 26.2K engagements
"Jesse Marsch has one unwavering goal in mind for Canada at next summers World Cup. We want to win our group says the mens national team head coach. How Canada can achieve that will be revealed when Marsch and the rest of the world learn who they will play in Fridays draw. In an exclusive interview with @joshuakloke the 52-year-old head coach opens up about his aims for the World Cup and his managerial philosophies. 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-04T13:01Z 1.1M followers, 45.2K engagements
"🔴 Mikel Arteta quick to make changes 🔲 Newcastle experts in the late momentum-sapping substitution 🍬 Everton the only team without a substitute goal involvement in 2025-26 🔴 And should Liverpool utilise Federico Chiesa more In the latest edition of The Athletic's Alternative Premier League Table @Conor0Neill_ looks at the clubs who are getting the most from their substitutes. 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-05T12:02Z 1.1M followers, 63.3K engagements
"Ruben Amorim can't trust this Manchester United side to hold onto a lead. Only three top-flight sides have dropped more points from winning positions this season than Manchester United's eight. But there are nights like this where it is hard to separate those struggles to see out games from some of Amorims own decisions on the touchline. 📝 @mjcritchley 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-05T12:31Z 1.1M followers, 47.1K engagements
"The countdown to the World Cup draw is well and truly on. Dignitaries players managers and celebrities from all over the world are starting to arrive with those from Senegal making an early claim for being the best dressed. Follow live:"
X Link 2025-12-05T15:46Z 1.1M followers, 37.2K engagements
"Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has been handed a four-match ban and a 15000 fine after being found guilty of spitting. The Athletic reported on November XX that the 22-year-old had been charged with misconduct by the FA after allegedly spitting at Leeds United supporters during the Premier League match on October XX. Mejbri has admitted the charge and accepted the ban from the FA. The alleged incident appeared to take place while Mejbri was warming up. The Tunisia international was introduced as an 83rd-minute substitute during Burnleys 2-0 victory over Daniel Farkes side. More from"
X Link 2025-12-05T16:16Z 1.1M followers, 110.6K engagements
"FIFA President Gianni Infantino addresses the Kennedy Center as the World Cup draw gets underway"
X Link 2025-12-05T17:17Z 1.1M followers, 41.2K engagements
"Mexico South Africa South Korea ❓ Euro Play-Off D"
X Link 2025-12-05T18:59Z 1.1M followers, 38.6K engagements
"🏴 England Croatia Ghana Panama"
X Link 2025-12-05T19:09Z 1.1M followers, 41.7K engagements
"Stina Blackstenius' instinctive half-volley earns Arsenal three points in their Women's Super League clash against Liverpool at the Emirates. The WSL's bottom club frustrated Arsenal for much of the afternoon but they were powerless to stop the Swede's moment of brilliance"
X Link 2025-12-06T14:00Z 1.1M followers, 25.9K engagements
"Harry Wilson that is lovely. The Wales international flicks on for a one-two before finishing with a trivela to draw Fulham level against Crystal Palace at half-time following Eddie Nketiahs early effort"
X Link 2025-12-07T17:30Z 1.1M followers, 33.9K engagements
"Ben Hiscox died after colliding with the clubhouse wall during an amateur game in April 2015. Alex Fletcher suffered brain damage and multiple fractures to his skull after hitting a perimeter wall in November 2022. Billy Vigar died aged XX after colliding with a brick wall during Chichester Citys game at Wingate & Finchley on September XX. 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, 323.4K engagements
"The '007' insult is being used to discredit Florian Wirtz and other players who start slowly in the Premier League. But Thierry Henry is the ultimate proof that judging players' goals and assists return after seven matches is deeply flawed. @Conor0Neill_ explains why Wirtz and those who take time to make an impact should be given some licence. to chill. 🔗"
X Link 2025-10-04T07:01Z 1.1M followers, 5M engagements
"We asked the games dealmakers about: Best and worst deals Under-the-radar signings that could surprise people Will more players go on strike"
X Link 2025-10-13T07:01Z 1.1M followers, 8.5M engagements
"The Belgian Pro League game between Standard Liege and Royal Antwerp was abandoned on Friday after a supporter threw a plastic cup at the referee. The match was stopped in the 87th minute after Lothar DHondt was struck on the back by the object thrown from the stands. Standard confirmed the remaining minutes of the game will resume behind closed doors on Monday or Tuesday. More from @AliRampling 🔗"
X Link 2025-10-18T09:48Z 1.1M followers, 94.3K engagements
"The Bayern Munich juggernaut thunders on. Goals from Joshua Kimmich Raphael Guerreiro and Lennart Karl earn Vincent Kompany's side a 3-0 victory over 10-man Borussia Monchengladbach Bayern maintain their XXX% winning record in all competitions this season. Thirteen games thirteen wins"
X Link 2025-10-25T15:46Z 1.1M followers, 67.3K engagements
"Seattle Reign head coach Laura Harvey says she has leaned on artificial intelligence (AI) service ChatGPT to help inspire her tactics in the NWSL this season. One day in the offseason I was writing things into ChatGPT like What is Seattle Reigns identity And it would spurt it out. And I was like I dont know if thats true or not' Harvey told the Soccerish Podcast. And then I put in What formation should you play to beat NWSL teams And it spurted out every team in the league and what formation you should play. And for two teams it went You should play a back five. So I did. No joke thats why I"
X Link 2025-10-31T10:14Z 1.1M followers, 5M engagements
"Saturday will be special for sure because I am now on the opposite side against them for the first time. Ahead of the visit of his former club the Premier League leaders Arsenal Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka talks exclusively to @mwalker2771 about: 🔺 The positivity being stoked at Sunderland 🔺 The afternoon he was booed from the field at the Emirates 🔺 The chaos Mikel Arteta confronted at Arsenal and the standards he set from day one 🔺 How he was born to lead 🔗"
X Link 2025-11-06T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 483.7K engagements
"Gianni Infantino has been accused of a clear violation of the governing bodys statutes on neutrality after appearing to endorse United States president Donald Trumps political agenda. Speaking at the American Business Forum in Miami on Wednesday an event that was also attended by Trump Infantino lavished praise on the U.S. president and said we should all support what hes doing because I think its looking good. Miguel Maduro a former chairman of FIFAs governance committee between 2016 and 2017 has said the FIFA presidents comments are a clear breach of the rules regarding political"
X Link 2025-11-06T19:41Z 1.1M followers, 10.1M engagements
"First he successfully trademarked his Cold nickname. Now Chelseas Cole Palmer has done the same with his signature shivering celebration. Palmers application which included a short clip of him performing the celebration was approved by the United Kingdoms government Intellectual Property Office on Friday The Athletic can reveal. In addition to the celebration trademark Palmer has also had his applications to trademark his name Cole Palmer and a figurative trademark for his facial image (a photographic portrait) approved. Hes also issued a separate figurative application that was filed on"
X Link 2025-11-10T14:26Z 1.1M followers, 3.4M engagements
"Ross Barkleys career has had more ups and downs than most. In an exclusive interview the Aston Villa midfielder speaks to @J_Tanswell about: 🔹 Going teetotal 🔹 Seeking therapy 🔹 A challenging upbringing 🔹 Duncan Ferguson having tea at his family home 🔹 Feeling he couldn't breathe in Liverpool 🔹 Joining Chelsea and living in London 🔹 Unai Emery's No bull***t at Aston Villa 🔗"
X Link 2025-11-12T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 677.4K 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. 🔗"
X Link 2025-11-17T07:31Z 1.1M followers, 240.9K engagements
"Welcome to The Athletics 2026 Transfer Radar. This is your ultimate guide to the players who will be on lists across recruitment departments in January and next summer. This does not mean they will definitely move or are even likely to just that other teams will be keeping an eye on their circumstances. Or fittingly to put it another way that player is on a clubs radar. 🔗"
X Link 2025-11-28T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 69.3K engagements
"The new Old Trafford is set to be put up for FIFAs consideration for the 2035 Womens World Cup but only once the stadium plans are confirmed. The United Kingdom the sole bidder officially submitted its joint proposal to host the tournament which would be the largest single-sport event staged in the country if successful to footballs world governing body on Friday. As it stands the UKs bid proposal includes Manchester Uniteds current Old Trafford stadium as there is not enough information about the new build for FIFA to assess. The bid however references the new stadium dubbed the Wembley of"
X Link 2025-11-28T10:29Z 1.1M followers, 73K engagements
"For decades whenever a Tottenham Hotspur manager was under pressure there was a clear script. The TV cameras would pan to Daniel Levy in the directors box. The conventional wisdom was that as soon the crowd started to turn on Levy the manager would pay the price. But we are in a new era now. Thomas Frank is both the last manager Levy appointed and the first to work under the new regime. And he is starting to face his first moment of pressure. Against Fulham on Saturday his team must prove a point to their fans or the mood could quickly turn sour. With Levy out of the picture the question will"
X Link 2025-11-28T12:01Z 1.1M followers, 119.6K engagements
"Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo has been granted indefinite leave by the club following a request for a period of absence. ✍ @Laia_Cervello and @polballus"
X Link 2025-12-01T16:51Z 1.1M followers, 130.7K engagements
"The World Cup draw is on Friday. But the real staging post moment has already happened. The big mascot reveal. Maple the Moose: Its all quite how do you do fellow kids Zayu the Jaguar: The one of the three that looks the most like the animal theyre supposed to be. Clutch the Bald Eagle: Sounds like it was named by a dad who coaches an under-12s team and takes it way too seriously. @NickMiller79 over-analyses the three 2026 World Cup mascots. 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-01T21:01Z 1.1M followers, 115.3K engagements
"Sunderland were losing 1-0 at home to Wigan Athletic in League One five years ago this week. Wigan were bottom. Inside the club those days those years will always offer context. Now they are sixth in the Premier League but this month brings daunting games against Liverpool Manchester City Newcastle United and Brighton. But whatever happens in December 2025 it is not December 2020. Over the past fortnight @mwalker2771 spoke exclusively with the three key decision-makers at the club chairman Kyril Louis-Dreyfus director of football Florent Ghisolfi and sporting director Speakman to assess where"
X Link 2025-12-02T10:01Z 1.1M followers, 319.7K engagements
"Bukayo Saka recorded his first Premier League assist for a year against Chelsea but that doesn't mean he has not been a creative force in the interim. Numbers are important but when performances are consistently strong they should serve more as evidence of that influence rather than being the determining factor. Given that Saka is paid more attention than most other wingers in the Premier League he often has to bring much more to his game. At times that means he is the one setting the tone turning the screw and generating Arsenals momentum. But now that Saka has assists on the board as well"
X Link 2025-12-02T14:31Z 1.1M followers, 129.6K engagements
"Zinedine Zidanes son plays as a goalkeeper for Algeria Still too early to say how Brazil play under Carlo Ancelotti Watch out for Jordans goal celebrations 🏴 Craig Gordon set to become the second-oldest player at a World Cup For months our writers have followed the progress of teams from across the globe as they have fought to qualify for the World Cup. From Argentina to Uzbekistan via Curacao Cape Verde and beyond this is our ultimate guide to every team still in contention to be at next summer's tournament. 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-02T17:31Z 1.1M followers, 119.8K engagements
"Luke Shaw has rebuilt himself as one of Manchester Uniteds most consistent performers. This is how he did it: 🔺 Specialist medical sessions in Qatar 🔺 Honest self-appraisal 🔺 Impressing staff with ball-playing ability 🔺 Training on days off 🔺 Friendship with Cunha ✍ @AndyMitten & @lauriewhitwell 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-03T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 417.3K engagements
"North American sporting icons Tom Brady Wayne Gretzky Shaquille ONeal and Aaron Judge will help conduct Fridays 2026 World Cup draw in Washington D.C. FIFA has announced. The draw for next summers 48-team tournament will be led by former Manchester United and England player Rio Ferdinand alongside host Samantha Johnson. More from @HenryBushnell 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-03T19:53Z 1.1M followers, 48.3K engagements
"Spain are regarded as the best national team in the world by FIFA but are they the country most likely to win the 2026 World Cup Not according to our ranking of all XX sides that feature in Friday's draw for next summer's tournament. 📝 @TimSpiers & @NickMiller79 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-04T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 138.9K engagements
"Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to be sidelined for around two months after sustaining a left quad injury. The 27-year-old suffered the issue on Wednesday in Madrids 3-0 win over Athletic Club. Alexander-Arnold required treatment on the pitch after appearing to land awkwardly while playing a pass down the right flank. Sources briefed on the injury speaking anonymously as they were not authorised to do so publicly said they feared the England international will be out for around two months having missed more than a month earlier in the season with a hamstring problem"
X Link 2025-12-04T13:15Z 1.1M followers, 42.8K engagements
"The World Cup draw is nearly here. So what could the USMNT's group look like on home soil At one end the USMNT could get a North African power a world-class striker and one of only eight all-time World Cup winners. At the other the Americans could meet a non-threatening European side and two of the true minnows in the expanded field of XX. The possibilities are intriguing write @PaulTenorio and @HenryBushnell 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-04T19:01Z 1.1M followers, 51.2K engagements
"England head coach Thomas Tuchel has revealed he may keep his substitutes indoors during next summers World Cup due to the risk posed by extreme heat. Arecent reportfrom Pitches in Peril found that XX of the XX venues at the tournament in the U.S. Canada and Mexico are at very high risk of experiencing extreme heat stress conditions. At last summers Club World Cup in the U.S. some coaches kept their substitutes indoors to remain cool and Tuchel says he is considering doing the same at the finals. More from @Dan_KP 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-05T10:15Z 1.1M followers, 94.5K engagements
"Destiny Udogie has spoken for the first time about allegedly being threatened with a firearm in September. The defender tells @Dan_KP how he is now trying to look forward with his focus on winning more trophies with Tottenham Hotspur despite a tricky start to the season. 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-05T14:01Z 1.1M followers, 54.5K engagements
"United States Paraguay Australia ❓ Euro Play-Off Winner C"
X Link 2025-12-05T19:07Z 1.1M followers, 62K engagements
"Netherlands Japan ❓ Euro Play-Off Winner B Tunisia"
X Link 2025-12-05T19:12Z 1.1M followers, 42K engagements
"Argentina and Portugal could meet in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. A final showdown for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on football's grandest stage @will_jeanes"
X Link 2025-12-05T19:47Z 1.1M followers, 45.6K engagements
"Has the World Cup draw made you want to head out to Mexico Canada and the U.S. for next summer's tournament We have a step-by-step guide on how you can get tickets. Step three Pray. 📼 @HenryBushnell 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-05T20:27Z 1.1M followers, 25.4K engagements
"Are Aston Villa in the title race Mikel Arteta thinks so. They are. When you look at where they are the way they played theyve beaten some big teams at home. They are where they are and we are as well"
X Link 2025-12-06T15:01Z 1.1M followers, 40.6K engagements
"Another game another empathic Bayern Munich victory another Harry Kane hat-trick. His third treble of the season guides Vincent Kompany's side to a 5-0 victory away at Stuttgart. They are now XX points clear at the top of the Bundesliga. Kane was only brought on in the 60th minute"
X Link 2025-12-06T16:33Z 1.1M followers, 49.6K engagements
"Ao Tanakas stoppage-time equaliser means the instant Premier League classic between Leeds United and Liverpool at Elland Road ends level. The 3-3 result marks back-to-back draws against newly-promoted sides for Liverpool. To think it was goalless at half-time"
X Link 2025-12-06T19:39Z 1.1M followers, 67.6K engagements
"Crystal Palaces late win against Fulham moves the FA Cup holders into the top four at the expense of Chelsea"
X Link 2025-12-07T18:38Z 1.1M followers, 104.6K engagements
"Before the draw for the 2026 World Cup FIFA did not have each matchup say C1 vs. C3 assigned to a specific stadium for the first time in World Cup history. They wanted to know the participating teams first then assign them to hosts strategically. That is part of why an hours-long chore in years past became an all-night affair this weekend. It layered on complexity above and beyond the standard task of choosing kickoff times. And that is why as the draw neared to prepare for this dizzying race against the clock the FIFA group would simulate it. They would run a mock draw then piece together a"
X Link 2025-12-08T09:01Z 1.1M followers, 124.3K engagements
"The resale price of tickets to 2026 World Cup games involving Portugal and Argentina jumped by an average of nearly XXX per cent in the hours after Fridays World Cup draw and Saturdays schedule release. Before Friday with matchups not yet known the get-in price the cost of the cheapest ticket for the June XX match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens Florida was less than $XXX. On Saturday afternoon less than an hour after FIFA announced that the game would be Portugal vs Colombia the get-in price spiked above $2000. Hours later it nearly hit $3000 then settled in around $2200. It is now the"
X Link 2025-12-08T10:15Z 1.1M followers, 513.6K engagements
"Mohamed Salah feels he has earned the right to be a certain starter for Liverpool. Nobody can dispute his phenomenal record - but more recent data paints a very different picture. ✍ @adjones_journo 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-08T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 46.6K engagements
"If a goal could sum up Wolves season. Andre gives the ball away Emmanuel Agbadou doesnt clear when Bruno Fernandes slips and Sam Johnstone is unable to keep out the Portugal internationals weak shot taken as he slips again. 🎥 @SkySportsPL"
X Link 2025-12-08T20:32Z 1.1M followers, 62.1K engagements
"An official complaint has been submitted to FIFA's Ethics Committee alleging "repeated breaches" of FIFA's duty of political neutrality by its president Gianni Infantino while also requesting an investigation into the process that saw United States President Donald Trump receive the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize. The complaint has been made by FairSquare a non-profit organization and advocacy group which focuses mainly on global labour migration rights political repression and sport. In the sporting realm the organization says it promotes better more democratic governance to prevent sporting"
X Link 2025-12-09T14:01Z 1.1M followers, 135.7K engagements
"Pep Guardiola has backed under-fire Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso to improve his sides fortunes and said he would have been sacked by the Spanish club last season if they had endured a similar run of him as his Manchester City. More from @JordanC1107 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-09T20:06Z 1.1M followers, 24.7K engagements
"Mohammed Kudus has given Tottenham Hotspur the perfect start to the second half doubling their lead against Slavia Prague from the penalty spot. The Spurs players celebrated in style"
X Link 2025-12-09T21:17Z 1.1M followers, 25.7K engagements
"Coventry City were XX points clear at the top of the Championship before losing 3-0 to Ipswich Town on Saturday. Their lead is now five points following Tuesday's action. Frank Lampard's side were held by 10-man Preston North End at Deepdale as Middlesbrough emerged 2-1 winners against Charlton Athletic at The Valley"
X Link 2025-12-09T22:06Z 1.1M followers, 168.2K engagements
"Hotels across the United States Canada and Mexico have hiked prices for rooms by hundreds of dollars per night during the FIFA World Cup in 2026 with an analysis by The Athletic revealing an average increase of more than XXX per cent around opening matches in the XX host cities. Among the top-line findings is a hotel in Mexico City that costs $XXX per night in late May yet on June XX and XX around the World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa it is listed at $3882 on the Marriott Bonvoy app a 2373 per cent increase. Full story from @AdamCrafton_ and @HenryBushnell here 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-10T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 221.2K engagements
"The irony of Mohamed Salahs attack on Liverpool is that if he had just bitten his lip at Elland Road on Saturday then he would surely have played in the San Siro. Liverpool's 1-0 win over Inter was the first time they had won away in the Champions League without the Egyptian since a trip to Hungary to face Debrecen in November 2009. The burning question is: what happens now 📝 @JamesPearceLFC 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-10T09:15Z 1.1M followers, 34.3K engagements
"Premier League clubs have voted to overhaul the leagues financial regulations from the start of the 2026-27 season. Squad cost ratio (SCR) will replace the leagues current profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) which limit club losses to a maximum of 105million ($137m) over a three-year period. The BookKeeper @CWeatherspoon_ runs the numbers on the squad cost ratio that was voted in today 🔗"
X Link 2025-11-21T15:01Z 1.1M followers, 665.4K engagements
"Vinicius Junior has told Real Madrid that he does not want to renew his contract while his relationship with head coach Xabi Alonso remains so strained. More from @MarioCortegana"
X Link 2025-11-24T14:18Z 1.1M followers, 1M engagements
"Cristiano Ronaldo has avoided a suspension for the start of next summers World Cup after FIFA handed the Portugal captain a three-match ban with the final two games suspended for a one-year probation period. Ronaldo was sent off in Portugals penultimate World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland for swinging an elbow at Dara OShea in an off-the-ball incident. The red card meant Ronaldo would automatically serve a one-game ban ruling him out of Portugals final World Cup qualifier against Armenia but the suspension was extended by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee who deemed the offence"
X Link 2025-11-25T17:01Z 1.1M followers, 4.4M engagements
"Mason Greenwood is the top scorer in France for Marseille. He is not being considered for England selection by Thomas Tuchel. He is wanted by Jamaica though and now has a passport so he is eligible to play for them. But his possible inclusion is a divisive topic multiple Jamaica players have told The Athletic they have concerns about the prospect of him joining them for the World Cup play-offs after he declined to join up for the qualifiers. 📝 @lauriewhitwell 🔗"
X Link 2025-11-27T08:06Z 1.1M followers, 946.2K engagements
"Enzo Fernandez said he received unwavering support from the Chelsea squad during the fallout from the video of him and his Argentina team-mates singing a racist chant about the France national side in July 2024. The midfielder issued an apology on social media in July 2024 but speaking publicly about the video for the first time the Argentina international told GiveMeSport: The club has always shown faith in me and Im grateful for that because I was given the captains armband at a tough time but that shows a lot about me and what I mean to the club and my team-mates who showed faith in me"
X Link 2025-12-02T11:41Z 1.1M followers, 2.3M engagements
"It's done. Finally. Are any top seeds in trouble Is there a Group of Death Which minnow is best placed to spring a surprise Which group are you most looking forward to All the reaction:"
X Link 2025-12-05T19:22Z 1.1M followers, 306.7K engagements
"Antoine Semenyo is ready to take the next step and a transfer away from Bournemouth would be natural for him Ghana head coach Otto Addo has said. The Athletic reported last month that the 25-year-old has a 65million release clause which is only active until a specific date in the January window. He has done very well at Bournemouth but with all the respect for Bournemouth and what theyre doing surely it is natural for him to take the next step Addo said after Fridays World Cup draw. More from @David_Ornstein 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-05T22:34Z 1.1M followers, 79K engagements
"Heading into matchday XX how does the Premier League table compare to XX years ago 🦊 Jamie Vardy and Leicester City continue to keep pace with league leaders Manchester City 🏆 Jose Mourinho's title-holders Chelsea continue to struggle in the bottom half 🦁 Aston Villa part ways with Tim Sherwood after a poor start; Steve McClaren's Newcastle United are in 19th"
X Link 2025-12-06T07:32Z 1.1M followers, 60.1K engagements
"Ruben Amorim appears unconvinced by Kobbie Mainoos capabilities and the midfielder is now seeking a move in January. He has played for just XXX minutes in the Premier League this season. It's a sad situation for player and fanbase - and makes @Ankaman616 wonder what the modern Manchester United has become 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-06T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 225.2K engagements
"Arsenal have picked up two points from the last nine available away from the Emirates. Their faltering form on the road could open the door for others in the Premier League title race"
X Link 2025-12-06T14:54Z 1.1M followers, 63.8K engagements
"Thierno Barry has his first goal for Everton Wonderful work from Iliman Ndiaye who drove from well inside the Everton half before laying the ball off to Barry who finished with aplomb. The relief was palpable in the Frenchman's celebration"
X Link 2025-12-06T15:56Z 1.1M followers, 62.6K engagements
"Before Emiliano Buendia's last-gasp winner you had to go back to August XX for the last time Arsenal lost a match. It was away to Liverpool and long before everyone realised quite how bad Arne Slots side would be this season. At that stage of the campaign Arsenal merely brushed it off and responded by embarking on a run of XX games without defeat winning XX times and drawing three in all competitions. Mikel Arteta knows his side to maintain that form. He says they have to 'cope' and 'adapt' to the pressure. ✍ @Dan_Sheldon_ 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-07T09:32Z 1.1M followers, 102.3K engagements
"Liverpool figures unsurprised he spoke out but shocked at how far he went Players mood changed after Friday meeting with Slot Head coach backed by FSG Saudi club Al Hilal have resources to sign Egyptian MLS teams also interested Inside a chaotic XX hours at Liverpool after Mohamed Salahs explosive interview. 📝 @JamesPearceLFC 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-08T08:30Z 1.1M followers, 274.8K engagements
"When successful businessman Peter Gould was looking for a holiday home somewhere not too far from his base in Miami he chose Jamaica's Saint Ann Parish with its relaxed vibe and warm breeze. But he wanted to do something in the community and the answer he received was for somewhere to play football. From an overgrown pimento plantation sprung a football club - Mount Pleasant Football Academy. A decade on they have risen to become Caribbean champions for the first time and could now be going up against Lionel Messi's Inter Miami. @mjshrimper charts their story and how they plan to nurture"
X Link 2025-12-08T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 46.7K engagements
"Mohamed Salah's decision to talk to reporters was premeditated. He had plenty to get off his chest at Elland Road and over seven-and-a-half minutes the fire just kept on coming. Salahs sense of hurt and dissatisfaction is understandable. His pride has been severely dented and you can see why he feels that he has been unfairly singled out. But that does not excuse his decision to go nuclear. His words resonate. To unleash them like he did just heaps more negativity on the club at a difficult time. But they also showed a glaring lack of self awareness regarding his form so far this season. 📝"
X Link 2025-12-08T14:00Z 1.1M followers, 39.2K engagements
"Following Sundays defeat Real Madrids senior leaders including president Florentino Perez and general director Jose Angel Sanchez held internal discussions about the teams situation and Xabi Alonsos future. Based on what was discussed none of the sources around the club consulted by The Athletic for this article felt confident in saying Alonso would still be in charge if Madrid were also beaten by Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday. Ideally Madrid would like to keep Alonso and continue to have faith in the project but results are what matter most at such a demanding club."
X Link 2025-12-08T17:01Z 1.1M followers, 142.8K engagements
"Wolves Jhon Arias was not booked for this challenge on Manchester Uniteds Noussair Mazraoui. Do you think that decision was correct"
X Link 2025-12-08T20:43Z 1.1M followers, 72.1K engagements
"A freeze frame of Arsenals players as the chaos of bodies in the box was ended by Emi Buendias game-defining strike gives an insight not only into players who were devastated in the moment. There was another key emotional impulse at play. There was fury. Arsenal were not just hurt they were angry. Breaking it down it is a study of a range of negative feeling. The most blatantly exasperated player was David Raya who bashed his firsts repeatedly on the turf. Piero Hincapie echoed that sentiment hitting out against the grass and yelling curses. Ben White and Jurrien Timber who collided in the"
X Link 2025-12-09T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 400.5K engagements
"The progress pride flag the symbol of the LGBTQ+ community on display at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has been relocated for Tuesdays Champions League tie against Slavia Prague following a request from the visiting club. A Slavia Prague spokesperson said: The flag with Tottenham symbols would have been placed directly in the section reserved for our fans at that moment. For this reason it was temporarily moved to another place in the stadium and with an agreement with the home club. This is a logical step based on respect for the space reserved for visiting fans just as Slavia fans outside"
X Link 2025-12-09T16:47Z 1.1M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Bayern Munich get the job done against Sporting who ran Vincent Kompany's side hard at the Allianz Arena. Joshua Kimmich's own goal gave the Portuguese giants a second half lead but three goals in the space of XX minutes from Serge Gnabry Lennart Karl and Jonathan Tah secured victory for the German champions"
X Link 2025-12-09T19:41Z 1.1M followers, 35.6K engagements
"Son Heung-min is back at Tottenham for the first time following his departure to MLS side LAFC. The South Korea captain scored XXX goals and provided XXX assists in XXX games for Spurs for whom his impact will never be forgotten"
X Link 2025-12-09T20:44Z 1.1M followers, 37.5K engagements
"Jules Kounde has turned the game between Barcelona and Eintracht Frankfurt on its head. with his head. The France internationals two headers in three minutes have put Barca in front against the Bundesliga outfit: his first was assisted by Marcus Rashford who now has XX assists for Hansi Flick's side this season his second by Lamine Yamal who takes his tally up to 10"
X Link 2025-12-09T21:22Z 1.1M followers, 36.7K engagements
"Leading 1-0 at the break Chelsea were sitting third in the Champions League standings albeit with games still to come tomorrow. There were chances after the interval to go 2-0 up particularly when Enzo Fernandez was played through and Reece James dragged a shot from the edge of the box wide. But they simply wilted after that. Chelsea now have a home game against Pafos who have former Chelsea defender David Luiz at the back and more worryingly a trip to Serie A title holders Napoli to finish. What is concerning for Enzo Maresca generally is that he is now four games without a win since beating"
X Link 2025-12-09T23:01Z 1.1M followers, 55.3K engagements
""Should the initiative come from me or from him" Arne Slot suggested that Mohamed Salah needs to take the first step in resolving his dispute with Liverpool"
X Link 2025-12-09T23:12Z 1.1M followers, 37.4K engagements
"No Premier League manager has tinkered more with their starting line up or made as many in-game changes as Enzo Maresca. As we saw in the 2-1 loss away to Atalanta on Tuesday it is not just about what the Italian is doing between fixtures; it is the regular use of his bench during matches too. So is it any wonder that Chelsea have lacked consistency when they do not have a consistent team on the pitch for every fixture 📝 @SJohnsonSport 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-10T09:45Z 1.1M followers, 50.2K engagements
"Arsenal midfielder Max Dowman is expected to be out for around two months after sustaining ankle ligament damage. Dowman XX suffered the injury following a challenge by an opponent during a friendly against Manchester United on Saturday. He is not expected to require surgery. Arsenal confirmed on Tuesday that the England youth international had been taken out of their Champions League squad following an ankle injury with Gabriel Jesus added in his place. More from @David_Ornstein 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-10T10:07Z 1.1M followers, 28.8K engagements
"Is it the new Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo debate Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland meet for just the third time on Wednesday when Real Madrid host Manchester City in the Champions League. Both are scoring at a sensational rate and they are both changing in interesting ways. But who is better right now @anantaajith 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-10T14:01Z 1.1M followers, 23K engagements
"In 2021 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. 🔗"
X Link 2025-11-03T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 955K engagements
"Gianni Infantino will present the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at the draw for the 2026 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 X. More from @Dan_KP 🔗"
X Link 2025-11-05T16:17Z 1.1M followers, 6.1M engagements
"Exclusive: Adam Wharton speaks to @David_Ornstein: 🏴 On England call-up: "It was good news to wake up to a little surprise." On Oliver Glasner: "Hes facing some of the top managers week in week out and I dont think theres a game weve played that he hasnt given us a solution to beat one of the top teams or any team." 🌟 On Marc Guehi: "(He) could literally go to any club in the world and be starting comfortably." 🚉 On taking the Tube: "Someone will maybe do a double-take and ask if Im Adam Wharton. Ill say Yeah and carry on with my day. 🔗"
X Link 2025-11-08T08:31Z 1.1M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Wilfried Nancy head coach of Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew is in advanced talks with Celtic over a permanent appointment. Nancy was hired by Columbus Crew in December 2022 and won the MLS Cup in his debut season with the team. In the 2023 season he was named MLS coach of the year after the Leagues Cup success. Nancy has had interest from overseas clubs over the past few years after his success in MLS. More from @PaulTenorio & @tombogert 🔗"
X Link 2025-11-24T18:49Z 1.1M followers, 142.6K engagements
"Just days before Rosario Central's round of XX knockout match in the Clausura playoffs against Estudiantes de La Plata the Argentine Football Association (AFA) had created a new trophy virtually out of the blue. The Campeon de Liga (Champion of the League) trophy was born inside a boardroom concocted by the first divisions executive committee and blessed by AFA president Claudio Tapia. The new Champion of the League trophy will be awarded to the team with the most points in the leagues general standings which combines this years Apertura and Clausura tournaments. Under those novel parameters"
X Link 2025-11-26T23:46Z 1.1M followers, 921.3K engagements
"Go Ahead Eagles forward Victor Edvardsen has apologised after mocking the appearance of Stuttgarts Angelo Stiller during the Dutch sides 4-0 Europa League defeat on Thursday. Edvardsen who was introduced as a 71st-minute substitute received a yellow card three minutes into his cameo when in the face of Stiller he gestured at his own nose. The incident sparked a clash between the two teams resulting in the booking of Edvardsen. The Swede has since been highly criticised on social media for his actions. A statement issued by Go Ahead Eagles on Friday said Edvardsen has been fined XXX which will"
X Link 2025-11-28T17:50Z 1.1M followers, 326.4K engagements
"Fatigue was as much Arsenals enemy as Chelsea on Sunday. It spoke volumes their players looked forlorn as they walked off after a sloppy slog of a match. Ordinarily a point at the team which went into the weekend as the closest chasers is no catastrophe. But such are the demands this group puts on themselves they were internally cursing an opportunity which slipped from their grasp. ✍ @amylawrence71 📝"
X Link 2025-12-01T08:31Z 1.1M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Your brain uses glucose so if youre completely rinsing your carbohydrate stores and importantly here liver glycogen youre actually taking away glucose from the brain. So then as you get in the latter stages of a game well guess what Youre not going to be as mentally sharp." More and more footballers are using energy gels products that used to be the preserve of cyclists and runners. There are myriad reasons why but the most important one is that the physical and mental demands of football are rising at a rate faster than human biology can catch up. ✍ @LiamTharmeCoach 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-03T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 343.8K engagements
"Jordan Uzbekistan Curacao and Cape Verde will all be there.Qatar have featured before as hosts but now theyve qualified on footballing merit for the first time. Joining them at some point over the coming months could be Kosovo New Caledonia Suriname and Gabon. Yes the 2026 World Cup is going to look pretty different to all of its XX predecessors. And that will take good forms and bad. 🔗 @NickMiller79"
X Link 2025-12-03T17:15Z 1.1M followers, 52.1K engagements
"Celtic have confirmed the appointment of Wilfried Nancy as manager from Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew. Nancy has signed a two-and-a-half year contract with the Scottish Premiership side who have been without a permanent head coach since Brendan Rodgers resigned on October XX. Martin ONeill took interim charge of Celtic following Rodgers departure and oversaw six wins from seven matches ending his temporary post with a 2-1 victory against Hibernian. More from @LeonImber 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-03T19:48Z 1.1M followers, 54.5K engagements
"What might the draw for the 2026 World Cup look like Use our interactive tool to explore all the possibilities. Select a country generate a draw and see the kind of opponents your team could face"
X Link 2025-12-04T21:04Z 1.1M followers, 59.7K engagements
"FIFA invited President Donald Trump to address the World Cup 2026 draw Friday after he receives the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize per multiple sources briefed on the events planning According to plans formulated in recent weeks Trump will be given time to speak on stage during the almost two-hour event at the Kennedy Center in Washington as first reported by Politico. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will also be present at the draw. The most attention however will be afforded to Trump who has been given a couple of minutes to talk. The organization is"
X Link 2025-12-05T08:15Z 1.1M followers, 184.8K engagements
"Cristhian Mosquera is set for another medical test on Friday after a complicated ankle injury Mikel Arteta said. Mosquera went down on XX minutes during the Brentford win and received treatment from Arsenals medical staff after appearing to land awkwardly on his left foot when jumping for a header. The defender walked off unassisted but hobbling slightly and was replaced by Jurrien Timber. More from @gunnerblog 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-05T10:46Z 1.1M followers, 131.7K engagements
"Noni Madueke is part of a sizeable group of Christian players at Arsenal. Some have become renowned for loudly and proudly speaking about their faith. Whether in interviews on social media or via their celebrations on the pitch after scoring the Bible Brothers of the Arsenal mens team are not hiding their belief and love of God. 📝 @nnamdionye 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-05T13:01Z 1.1M followers, 315.9K engagements
"Kobbie Mainoo is ready to seek a loan move away from Manchester United in January after becoming deeply frustrated about his lack of minutes under Ruben Amorim. United are however expected to wait until after the African Cup of Nations finishes in the middle of the winter window to make a decision on Mainoo given the uncertainty of how the tournament will impact Cameroons Bryan Mbeumo and the Ivory Coasts Amad. When asked if he could understand why Mainoo is the subject of much discussion Ruben Amorim said: I understand what you are saying. You love Kobbie. He starts for England but that"
X Link 2025-12-05T13:34Z 1.1M followers, 112.2K engagements
"When the World Cup draw takes place today Donald Trump will take centre stage. No American president has taken such an interest in soccer and his relationship with FIFA has never been closer. Why does Trump like soccer so much And what does the relationship mean for the sport @AdamCrafton_ on the personal and strategic reasons behind Trump embracing the role of soccer president. 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-05T14:31Z 1.1M followers, 126.3K engagements
"Argentina Algeria Austria Jordan"
X Link 2025-12-05T19:11Z 1.1M followers, 68.2K engagements
"When England face Ghana at the 2026 World Cup it will be just the second time the two countries have met. The first time came at Wembley in March 2011 with the game ending 1-1 after Asamoah Gyans late equaliser cancelled out Andy Carrolls opener. From the England squad that day four are still playing (including two in the Premier League) two are managers and one made their one and only England appearance. England: Joe Hart Glen Johnson Gary Cahill Phil Jagielka Leighton Baines James Milner Gareth Barry Jack Wilshere Stewart Downing Andy Carroll Ashley Young. Bench: Rob Green Joleon Lescott"
X Link 2025-12-05T20:38Z 1.1M followers, 76.8K engagements
"Should the USA be pleased with the draw 🏴 Is England's group surprisingly tough 👀 Why Brazil vs Morocco is an early blockbuster ⚽ Mbappe or Haaland for the Golden Boot Are Ecuador the tournament's dark horses The Athletics writers discuss the potential winners and losers from Friday's World Cup draw 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-05T22:01Z 1.1M followers, 67.3K engagements
"The World Cup draw was a carnival of cringe. The Village People Trumps dancing Rio Ferdinands acting and a terrifying Peace Award made this a bewildering fever dream that nobody will forget. Just not for the right reasons. 📝 @gunnerblog 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-05T23:31Z 1.1M followers, 89.5K engagements
"Aston Villa lead Arsenal at a raucous Villa Park. Matty Cash has the freedom of the penalty area to fire past David Raya who made a fine stop to deny Ollie Watkins early in the first half. Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League could be cut significantly today Mikel Arteta's side have work to do"
X Link 2025-12-06T13:13Z 1.1M followers, 45.4K engagements
"Arsenals loss is Manchester Citys gain. Pep Guardiolas side move within two points of the league leaders after their 3-0 win over Sunderland while Everton are up to fifth after their victory over Nottingham Forest by the same scoreline"
X Link 2025-12-06T17:02Z 1.1M followers, 34.9K engagements
"Liverpool will be wondering how they managed to let their advantages slip at Elland Road but the answer was obvious. More from @greggevans40 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-06T20:20Z 1.1M followers, 44.7K engagements
"They have beaten the Premier League leaders. They have won nine of their past XX league games. No team has more top-flight victories than their XX since March. Which all begs the question: are Aston Villa serious title contenders 📝 @J_Tanswell 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-07T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 51.2K engagements
"Mohamed Salah's decision to talk to reporters was premeditated. He had plenty to get off his chest at Elland Road and over seven-and-a-half minutes the fire just kept on coming. Salahs sense of hurt and dissatisfaction is understandable. His pride has been severely dented and you can see why he feels that he has been unfairly singled out. But that does not excuse his decision to go nuclear. His words resonate. To unleash them like he did just heaps more negativity on the club at a difficult time. But they also showed a glaring lack of self awareness regarding his form so far this season 📝"
X Link 2025-12-07T10:37Z 1.1M followers, 159.8K engagements
"The 2-1 defeat by Crystal Palace means Fulham are just four points clear of the drop zone. Do you think Marco Silvas side will be dragged into a relegation scrap"
X Link 2025-12-07T18:50Z 1.1M followers, 53.2K engagements
"Lamine Yamal is XX and has spent the last two years terrorising full-backs across the world from the wing. But with Raphinha Dani Olmo and Fermin Lopez unavailable against Real Betis on Saturday he played centrally for the first time in his professional career - and was outstanding. Few involved in his footballing education were surprised @polballus watched on in Seville 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-07T21:16Z 1.1M followers, 102.2K engagements
"Every 2026 World Cup game will pause for three minutes in the middle of each half for a hydration break FIFA announced on Sunday. The new measure which will essentially split the match into quarters a la basketball or American football was discussed at meetings with coaches and broadcasters this weekend adjacent to Fridays World Cup draw. It received sufficient support from all parties including FIFAs medical team. It is first and foremost a player safety measure FIFA said. But it will also have sporting implications; the breaks allow coaches to speak with players and tweak tactics."
X Link 2025-12-08T12:45Z 1.1M followers, 224.8K engagements
"Rob Edwards did not hold back in his assessment of Wolves defending against Manchester United as the Premier Leagues bottom side fell to an eighth successive defeat"
X Link 2025-12-08T22:50Z 1.1M followers, 67.4K engagements
"Alejandro Garnacho insists he has no regrets over the way he left Manchester United for Chelsea in the summer. The 21-year-old had been at Manchester United for five years but when asked if he had any regrets how it ended he replied: No. Pushed on if he was sad how it finished he again said: No. More from @SJohnsonSport 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-08T23:31Z 1.1M followers, 356.2K engagements
"The cheapest price for a season ticket in a covered seat at Wolves' Molineux ground is XXX a lot of money in a working-class area of high unemployment. The most expensive ticket at Molineux costs XXX. In a pound-per-point ratio for the 2025-26 season at home thats well XXX per point. Their other point came in an away draw. To non-sport fans voluntarily putting yourself through this purgatory is pretty difficult to explain. @TimSpiers tries 🔗"
X Link 2025-12-09T10:32Z 1.1M followers, 561.6K engagements
"A Liverpool fan has been charged with alleged racist abuse of Bournemouths Antoine Semenyo during a Premier League match at Anfield in August. Mark Mogan XX from the Dovecot area of Liverpool has been conditionally bailed and will appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court on Monday December XX. More from @JamesPearceLFC"
X Link 2025-12-09T18:19Z 1.1M followers, 62.3K engagements