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Scenes of Messi singing in front of his teammates, a glimpse into his competitive drive and more from a project focused on the GOAT's impact ...

Explaining what some of the game's biggest clubs are thinking at the start of the summer transfer window ...

Gordon, Alvarez and more? All the latest on Barca's transfer plans as the window approaches ...

Mourinho has been signed as Madrid's new head coach, but there is still uncertainty. What do their transfer plans look like this summer?

Gordon used to speak of his belief he would one day play for Real Madrid. His arrival at their arch-rivals shows his single-mindedness ...

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture ...

The Athletic's eight-month investigation into fixing has revealed the global scope of the problem facing sport ...

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture ...

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture ...

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture ...