Thomas Tuchel: Bayern Munich are among the best in Europe and can challenge for every trophy
Thomas Tuchel believes that Bayern Munich’s team is one of the best in Europe and that he immediately understands the pressure of challenging for titles. The 49-year-old was unveiled as…
Bayern Munich, Julian Nagelsmann and a very unexpected dismissal
Julian Nagelsmann learned of his impending sacking as Bayern Munich manager on social media on Thursday night, as did his players. The timing of the move, just over a week…
Marcelo has his legacy from Real Madrid, playing with Cristiano Ronaldo and son Enzo
In November 2006, an 18-year-old hopeful arrived in the Spanish capital with one small bag on a flight from Rio de Janeiro. Marcelo would eventually become a Real madrid a…
Ilkay Gundogan: Barcelona target Manchester City midfielder on free transfer
Barcelona have an increased interest in signing Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundoganto the extent that some involved in negotiations over his future believe a move to Spain is now likely.…
Will the new Club World Cup be more popular than the World Cup itself?
As part of this week’s podcast double header, The Athletic Football Podcast has discussed the future of football. In episode one, Mark Chapman, Matt Slater, Laura Williamson and Adam Crafton…
Isco’s fall from glory: Former Real Madrid star without a club at 30
It all started so well. After arriving at the Santiago Bernabeu for €30m (£26.5m, $32.6m today) in the summer of 2013, Isco was quickly embraced by Real madrid fans for…
Lionel Messi ‘helpless and desperate’, PSG like a ‘luxury store’ — Philipp Lahm
Philipp Lahm has criticized the Paris Saint-Germain project and describes the club’s tactics as desertion. Lionel Messi looking “helpless and desperate”. The former Bayern Munich defender watched his former club…
Emmanuel Adebayor announces his retirement from football
Emmanuel Adebayor has announced his retirement from football, ending a 22-year career in the game. The 39-year-old former Arsenal, Manchester City and Real Madrid striker ended his career at Togolese…
Barca’s Franck Kessie and Sergi Roberto could have won La Liga. You had to be there
Congress on BarcelonaLast summer’s team was driven by survival instincts. With the Catalan giants runs into financial difficultiesthis transfer window was a constant balance between transfer fees and the salary…
Real Madrid reacts to Barcelona loss: Disappointment, with decisions to come
In the 76th minute, with the score at 1-1 and thinking there was not much to lose, Carlo Ancelotti went all out as Real madrid made one final attack for…