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AFCON 2025: 'Fired up' Salah, favourites and surprise packages

AFCON 2025: 'Fired up' Salah, favourites and surprise packages



Excitement is building for the start of Africa Cup of Nations this weekend.


The tournament kicks off this Sunday, 21st December and runs until the final on Sunday, 18th January.


So will hosts and favou…


Published on 4 hours ago

Man United’s wild night and why Bruno feels ‘hurt’

Man United’s wild night and why Bruno feels ‘hurt’



Another week of chaos at Manchester United, what’s new?


Bournemouth came from behind three times to draw 4-4 with Ruben Amorim’s side in the game of the season so far at Old Trafford.


Carl Anka and Ada…


Published on 1 day, 2 hours ago

What next for Salah and Liverpool?

What next for Salah and Liverpool?



Mohamed Salah shone brightly, coming off the bench for Liverpool in their 2-0 win over Brighton, grabbing an assist along the way.


Now he heads off to AFCON with Egypt.


So will Salah be back in favour …


Published on 2 days, 2 hours ago

Are FIFA exploiting fans with World Cup ticket prices?

Are FIFA exploiting fans with World Cup ticket prices?



Welcome to The Insiders, The Athletic FC’s new show digging into the off-pitch forces shaping the 2026 World Cup. Matt Slater and Adam Crafton unpack a World Cup draw that went from the surreal to th…


Published on 4 days, 13 hours ago

The Preview: Sunderland vs Newcastle

The Preview: Sunderland vs Newcastle



Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Sunderland vs Newcastle.


After nine years, the Tyne-Wear derby returns to the Premier League, with the two sides separated …


Published on 5 days, 4 hours ago

Is Alonso still facing Real Madrid sack?

Is Alonso still facing Real Madrid sack?



Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid reign is in the balance.


They’ve won just two of their last eight - and player power is threatening to undermine him


So, is he on his way out?


Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Dermot …


Published on 6 days, 2 hours ago

Is ‘sacking season’ still a thing?

Is ‘sacking season’ still a thing?



December is traditionally sacking season. But things feel a little different this season.


So have clubs become more patient? And why?


Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s Jack Pitt-Brooke and Mar…


Published on 1 week ago

Why Villa can (and can't) challenge for the title

Why Villa can (and can't) challenge for the title



Aston Villa failed to win any of their first five league games this season, but have since won nine of the next 10.


They’re now third in the table. So can they actually compete with Arsenal, Mancheste…


Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

Will Salah play for Liverpool again?

Will Salah play for Liverpool again?



On Saturday night Mohamed Salah spoke telling reporters the club has thrown him under the bus.


Liverpool have responded by dropping him for Tuesday night's Champions League trip to face Inter Milan.


So…


Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

Who are the Premier League's most versatile players?

Who are the Premier League's most versatile players?



On this week’s episode of The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast, the team discuss some of the high profile players to have switched positions in the Premier League recently.


Also - what makes players flexib…


Published on 1 week, 3 days ago





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