Aberdeen fan jailed for 18 months after 'disgraceful conduct' that left footballer disfigured David Gowans, 32, inflicted a deep laceration to Jack MacKenzie's left eye after Aberdeen's defeat at Dundee United in May 2025. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-soccer / / #sports / / 6 days 6d Share
Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid sacking: The full inside story, from Perez's power to Vinicius Jr's outburst The 44-year-old head coach was fired by the Spanish giants on Monday, just under eight months after being appointed ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-soccer / / #sports / / 6 days 6d Share
Inside Barcelona: Araujo's emotional return, reaction to Alonso sacking Ronald Araujo returned in style after an agreed period of leave with Barca, saying 'I learned that stopping at the right time is self love' $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-soccer / / #sports / / 6 days 6d Share
Where could Xabi Alonso go next after his Real Madrid sacking? Alonso remains one of Europe's most promising coaches despite his Madrid exit. We run through some of his possible next options ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-soccer / / #sports / / 6 days 6d Share
Gabon government lifts national team and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang bans after 12 days Gabon's government previously said on television that the national team had been suspended after a "disgraceful" AFCON campaign. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-soccer / / #sports / / 6 days 6d Share
Argentina's federation scandal buzzing as the backdrop of a World Cup title defense On the field, Argentina remains a World Cup favorite. Off it, its federation is embroiled with allegations, investigations and scandal ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-soccer / / #sports / / 6 days 6d Share
Why Real Madrid sacked Xabi Alonso. Plus: Gallagher to Spurs and Weah's World Cup ticket criticisms A 2-1 win against Barcelona in October was the high point, but also the beginning of the Basque coach's downfall ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com-soccer / / #sports / / 6 days 6d Share
Xabi Alonso's sacking is the ultimate reminder that only Florentino Perez rules at Real Madrid The 44-year-old manager was fired on Monday, just under eight months into his new role at the Bernabeu ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-soccer / / #sports / / 6 days 6d Share
How Arsenal play: An increasingly dynamic midfield, more verticality and a subtle pressing tweak The Athletic's series taking the tactical temperature at the Premier League's 'Big Six' continues with a look at Mikel Arteta's side ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-soccer / / #sports / / 6 days 6d Share
Serie A Briefing: McTominay magic and the ripple effect in Italy to Man United sacking Amorim Napoli fought back to draw away to Inter thanks to a brace from McTominay - both they and Roma have had an eye on players at Old Trafford ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-soccer / / #sports / / 6 days 6d Share