Jose Mourinho says Gianluca Prestianni's Benfica career 'over' if alleged racist abuse proven On Sunday, Mourinho said "there were a lot of 'ifs'" regarding what Prestianni had allegedly said to Vinicius Jr. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com-soccer .. theathletic-com / / #sports / / 3 days 3d Share
How an unusual groin led to a 'unique' Premier League goal Alex Iwobi's goal for Fulham against Spurs on Sunday was that most unusual of events - a new kind of goal ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com-soccer .. theathletic-com / / #sports / / 3 days 3d Share
Mbekezeli Mbokazi is the most popular player in MLS you've never heard of The rising South African talent has brought his skill - and intense following - with him to the Chicago Fire ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-soccer / / #sports / / 3 days 3d Share
What happens if Iran do not play at the World Cup? Explaining the possible fallout if Iran were not to take up their place at the tournament this summer - and who could replace them ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-soccer / / #sports / / 3 days 3d Share
The World Cup is supposed to inspire hope and unity. This one feels different The military action taken against Iran is the latest serious political issue overshadowing a tournament that starts in 101 days ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-soccer / / #sports / / 3 days 3d Share
Are nervy Arsenal still title favourites? Are Spurs as bad as they look? Are Manchester United back? - The Briefing Welcome to The Briefing, where The Athletic discusses three of the biggest questions posed by the weekend's Premier League action ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-soccer / / #sports / / 3 days 3d Share
Tottenham have forgotten how to win football matches The longer it is since they last won, the more distant the memory, the bigger the mental block they will have. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-soccer / / #sports / / 3 days 3d Share
Virgil van Dijk has been available for Liverpool for almost 100 games. This is how he does it The Dutch veteran will complete the remarkable milestone if he is fit against Wolves in midweek with his professionalism setting a standard ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-soccer / / #sports / / 3 days 3d Share
Players who cover their mouths set for ban. Plus: Arsenal's set-piece bonus, Yamal treble Today in TAFC: IFAB looking at banning players who covering their mouths. Plus: Arsenal's set-piece bonus, Yamal hat-trick, Messi trolling. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com-soccer / / #sports / / 3 days 3d Share
Messi's double sparks Inter Miami's furious comeback vs. Orlando City Inter Miami came from 2-0 down to avoid a disastrous start to the club's MLS Cup title defense and instead secure three points in Orlando ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-soccer / / #sports / / 3 days 3d Share