FOOTBALL

Exploring how and why male fans…

Last month, The Athletic published the findings of our male fans of women’s football survey. Almost 5,000 men responded, but we wanted to know even… Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Al…

Ronaldo suspended for one match for obscene gesture in Saudi league game Ronaldo made the alleged gesture in response to Al-Shabab fans’ chants… Read more

James Tavernier and the highest-scoring…

“James Tavernier scored twice in Rangers’ 3-0 win over St Johnstone on 18 February, bringing his tally for the club to 120. In terms of goals… Read more

Some Manchester United players…

Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford during Saturday’s disappointing defeat by Fulham.

A number of Manchester United players complained to… Read more

Liverpool lifted the EFL Cup for…

Virgil van Dijk's header deep into extra time gave an under-strength Liverpool a remarkable Carabao Cup final win over Chelsea at Wembley.

 

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Mohamed Salah: Chelsea still haunted…

Egyptian star has been transformational for Liverpool while his former club continues to struggle as the two rivals meet in Sunday's League Cup final.… Read more

Georgi Sudakov Air strikes and…

Georgi Sudakov is as mature and pragmatic as he is talented. You grow up quickly as a young father when your country is at war.

Saturday marks two… Read more

Wolves star assists solo runs…

Pedro Neto has nine assists in the Premier League this season, particularly impressive given that he missed two months with a hamstring injury. But those… Read more