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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 fin…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
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 t…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
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…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
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…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
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…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
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 h…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
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…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
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…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
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 ni…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
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 Premie…
5 months, 3 weeks ago