Fermin Lopez’s rise this season has been nothing short of remarkable, and the numbers speak for themselves. With 12 goals and ...

Following Shakhtar Donetsk’s 3-0 victory over AZ, Arda Turan had praise for Guus Hiddink. When asked after the match which coach he had learned the most from, the Turkish trainer replied: “Hiddink”.

This is the 19th article in a series by The Athletic looking back at the winners of each men’s World Cup. Previously, we’ve looked at Uruguay in 1930, Italy in 1934 and again in 1938, Uruguay in 1950, ...

PSG played with verve and elan on Wednesday night, in direct contrast with the new preferred style in the Premier League ...

At a time when most attackers, including the likes of Ferran Torres and even Raphinha, are struggling, Lamine Yamal’s form has been critical for Barcelona as we approach the final phase of the ...

In a scene that has begun to repeat itself in a way that raises questions, Barcelona is living a dual reality this season: a ...

Lack of specialist training may explain drop in influence, but many feel the centre-forward is due a revival ...

It's a fair question to ask of Mohamed Salah, after nine years on Merseyside: Has he truly owned the biggest occasions often ...

Paul Scholes belongs in any conversation when it comes to talking about Manchester United greats. For some, he is the best ...

David Villa scored or assisted 75 per cent of Spain’s goal at South Africa 2010 – a record for a World Cup-winning side. ‘El Guaje’ (‘The Kid’) is followed by Diego Maradona with 71 per cent of ...

Ranking the eight countries that have won the FIFA World Cup, from Brazil's five titles to Spain's 2010 triumph. A look at ...

Spain’s national football coach Luis de la Fuente has issued a strong condemnation of "xenophobic or racist attitudes" ...