FIFA moves closer to authorizing national club matches abroad
The prospect of domestic football matches being played abroad has moved ever closer after world governing body FIFA approved the creation of a working group to examine possible changes to…
Lamine Yamal is currently Barcelona’s frontman – and he’s a joy to watch
Lamine Yamal was the last to leave the field, but no one was really in a hurry. Several players from Barcelona and Real Sociedad had a deep conversation at the…
Bournemouth backed Andoni Iraola after horror start – he now has a new deal and is hot property
“Nice to see friendly faces!” » » laughed Gary O’Neil, in front of a first row of forced smiles. The press room at the Vitality Stadium was once again quiet,…
Pedri is doubted at Barcelona like never before – he needs a reset
Xavi has not delivered the kind of attacking play that Barcelona fans might have expected since returning to the club as manager in 2021. But at the end of last…
Real Madrid renewals: what we hear about Kroos, Modric, Joselu and others
Joselu was the comeback hero as Real Madrid reached the Champions League final last week. But the player on loan from Espanyol is one of many whose future at the…
Kylian Mbappe leaves PSG as their greatest talent – but not universally appreciated
In the end, Kylian Mbappé’s farewell to the Parc des Princes echoes his time at Paris Saint-Germain. There was one more goal, another trophy and one more step towards another…
Music and cigars in Cibeles – how Real Madrid finally celebrated their La Liga title
“I have a dream. I want to dance with Eduardo Camavinga. Music, maestro! Carlo Ancelotti’s words provoked bursts of laughter from the crowd gathered at Madrid’s Cibeles Fountain. The volume…
Kylian Mbappe leaves PSG as their greatest talent – but not universally appreciated
Nothing sums up Kylian Mbappé’s stay at Paris Saint-Germain better than his last home match. There was one more goal, another trophy and one more step towards another record: that…
Pochettino’s future at Chelsea, the search for Lopetegui and the Bayern manager – this week on the Athletic FC podcast
Looking to scratch your audio itch this weekend? Here’s what you may have missed from Ayo Akinwolere and The Athletic FC podcast team throughout the penultimate week of the season.…
Real Betis defender Felix Garreta hospitalized after suffering head injury in national fall
Real Betis defender Felix Garreta is hospitalized after suffering a head injury in a domestic fall. The 20-year-old is currently on loan at Spanish second division side SD Amorebieta, who…