In a historic move, Serie A attempted to export competitive domestic football to international markets by hosting a league fixture between AC Milan and Como in Australia. The fixture was slated for February 2026 at the new Optus Stadium in Perth and was designed to capitalise on AC Milan’s global popularity and the growing interest

Cristiano Ronaldo has shared dressing rooms with many elite defenders over the course of his career, from Champions League winners in Madrid to ambitious projects abroad. One of those former teammates is now quietly reshaping the landscape of international soccer ahead of 2026. As Spain begins to narrow their options for the next FIFA World

Welcome to week 18 of The Athletic’s Premier League predictions challenge, which is brought to you in association with roast turkey, pigs in blankets, and far too much wine and chocolate. If The Athletic were to subject us to a Pep Guardiola-style post-Christmas weigh-in tomorrow, then I would be relinquishing responsibility for this column until further

Even though Dusan Vlahovic is sidelined until March following recent surgery on a high grade adductor injury, the 25-year-old is on the wanted list of Liverpool. The Premier League champions sit fifth going into Christmas, after some recent blips, and are seeking a replacement for their injured marquee signing Alexander Isak. Sweden international Isak got

1 This week, Tottenham’s Radu Dragusin has been linked with a move back to Serie A – with Fiorentina and Roma suggested as destinations. His agent Florin Manea has spoken to DigiSport about the centre-back’s situation, as he has just returned to full fitness and was on the bench in the loss to Liverpool. Manea

Germany’s Das Reboot roadmap that took a hard look at the grassroots youth academies throughout the country throughout the mid 2000’s ultimately reached a crescendo into their 2014 World Cup triumph in Brazil. Reanalyzing the way they looked at investing in their youth throughout German football and changing tactics in an ever-changing footballing landscape, especially

A teammate of Lionel Messi with the Argentina national team could soon leave the Premier League to continue his professional career in La Liga, with reports suggesting interest from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. The 2026 FIFA World Cup could play a decisive role in the potential move. “Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are ready to battle

Man Utd are one of two Premier League clubs to have made an ‘offer’ for Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior ahead of the summer, according to reports. The Red Devils have once again showed inconsistent form this season and, despite being in seventh in the Premier League table, Man Utd are only four points ahead of 14th-placed Bournemouth.

Lamine Yamal has firmly established himself as a key player for Barcelona, leading the attack with an impressive presence. However, the team continues to struggle defensively, prompting Marc Guehi to emerge as a top option due to his free-agent status and high level of play. Despite his potential, the Englishman has been ruled out for

By GETHIN HICKS, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 18:51 GMT, 24 December 2025 | Updated: 19:27 GMT, 24 December 2025 Pace is one thing many of the Premier League‘s greatest ever attackers have in common.  Picture a curly-haired, hairy-chested Ryan Giggs marauding down the wing at Old Trafford in the 1990s, or a teenaged Michael Owen blitzing in behind

Real Madrid have reached the midway point of the season with mixed feelings. After a strong start to the campaign, recent results and, above all, performances have fallen short of expectations. There has been a clear dip that has led to Xabi Alonso coming under scrutiny. Within the club, calm remains, but critical assessments will

1 The next of 18 Bundesliga transfer primers to be published here on Get German Football News tackles bravely tackles the FC Augsburg “tire-fire”. The Bavarian Swabians seek to get back to basics following the disastrous “sexy rebrand” that saw Sandro Wagner blow the club off course. This author – like so many German footballing

Samuel Chukwueze of Fulham celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal during the Premier League match between Fulham and Manchester City at Craven Cottage on December 02, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Samuel Chukwueze has reflected on his brief spell in Serie A with Milan, admitting he struggled to find space

Chelsea boss Maresca also confirmed Cole Palmer could play the full 90 minutes against Villa as the England international continues to build up his fitness following a lengthy spell on the sidelines with groin and toe injuries. The 23-year-old made his return as a second-half substitute in the 3-1 defeat at in-form Leeds United on

RCD Espanyol are keen to avoid any off-field issues ahead of the derby against FC Barcelona on January 3.  Sitting fifth in the table and just two points off the Champions League places, the Pericos will host their eternal rivals in a fixture that is always tense, made even more sensitive this season by the

NAPLES, ITALY – AUGUST 16: Coach of Napoli Maurizio Sarri and player Lorenzo Insigne during the UEFA Champions League Qualifying Play-Offs Round First Leg match between SSC Napoli and OGC Nice at Stadio San Paolo on August 16, 2017 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) Lorenzo Insigne is edging closer to a

Milan are making serious moves to reshape their frontline, and the biggest name on the radar is none other than Dusan Vlahovic. According to a report by Calciomercato’s Daniele Longo, the Rossoneri have officially made initial contact regarding the Serbian striker’s future. The interest has moved beyond mere speculation, as Milan’s management has already held

German footballer Sebastian Hertner, who has formerly represented his country at the youth level, passed away at the age of 34 after a ski accident on Sunday. According to German media outlet Bild, Hertner was skiing at the Savn Kuk resort in northern Montenegro when he fell about 70 meters to his death. Hertner, a