During this international break, The Athletic is publishing a series of profiles on highly-rated managers from across Europe. First up is Porto’s Francesco Farioli… If ever there was an example of Serie A’s parochial nature, consider the following. Twelve of the league’s 20 clubs changed their manager last summer. Yet all of them appeared to

Open this photo in gallery: Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati controls the ball during their Women’s Champions League soccer match against Roma in Rome last October.Alessandra Tarantino/The Associated Press The quarter-finals of the Women’s Champions League this week feature the Real Madrid-Barcelona rivalry and the London derby between defending champion Arsenal and Chelsea. An old competition between

To be the best, you need to beat the very best. It’s the reason why Chelsea Women will be up against Arsenal at the Emirates this Tuesday for the first leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-finals. For the first time in a while the Blues come into a tie like this as underdogs.

Tottenham Hotspur have identified Roberto De Zerbi as a primary target to take over the managerial reins. The former Brighton and Marseille head coach is reportedly open to the move to north London. However, any potential deal hinges entirely on a massive caveat: Spurs must successfully fight off relegation and retain their top-flight status for

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has won the Coach of the Month award for the first time this season after a great few weeks with the Catalan giants. Flick has overseen wins over Rayo Vallecano, Sevilla and Athletic Club to keep Barcelona at the top of the table heading into the international break. The Barcelona boss

The situation in Tottenham grows more dire by the week as their Premier League winless skid has yet to come to an end. Relegation becomes a real possibility with each passing game, and Tottenham might lose a chance to sign a highly sought after manager should they drop to the Championship. De Zerbi interested, but

Tottenham will avoid dropping into the Championship this season despite their significant Premier League relegation fears, according to Opta’s supercomputer. Spurs suffered a dismal 3-0 home defeat by Nottingham Forest on Sunday to increase concerns about the club facing the drop for the first time since 1977, with Igor Tudor’s side now in 17th place

Atlético Madrid legend Antoine Griezmann has agreed on the terms of a summer departure from the club. This comes amid confirmation that the Frenchman is primed to put pen to paper on terms with Major League Soccer outfit Orlando City. Advertisement Griezmann has of course long been tipped for a move to the USA, as

In the weaker half of the draw, Arsenal and Barcelona seem destined to meet, but the race to lift the trophy remains open. Champions League Markets Odds Barcelona to win & BTTS vs Atletico Madrid +130 Viktor Gyokeres to score anytime vs Sporting -120 PSG to win the trophy +500 Real Madrid to win the

Tottenham are in free fall and speed-running their way to an almost inconceivable relegation from the Premier League. A 3-0 defeat to relegation rivals Nottingham Forest on Sunday extended Spurs‘ winless league run to 13 games, leaving them 17th and one point above the drop zone. It leaves last season’s Europa League winners staring down

Founded in 1866, Chesterfield FC is one of England’s oldest football clubs and a central part of life in north Derbyshire. After relegation from the Football League in 2018, the club rebuilt its playing squad and, after six seasons in the National League, won promotion back to League Two in 2024. As the club worked

Much like last campaign, the 2025–26 La Liga title race is shaping up to be a photo-finish between Barcelona and Real Madrid. The two powerhouses have traded blows all season long, taking turns atop the table in what has been an inconsistent, yet rather exciting battle for the Spanish crown. The Catalans currently sit four

The stage is set for the all-important third Clásico of the 2025–26 season: Barcelona will host Real Madrid on Sunday, May 10. The must-see spectacle is still seven weeks away, but hype is already building for the biggest rivalry in soccer. Much like last season, the winner of the Clásico is likely to also claim