La Liga is preparing to roll out something never seen before in Spanish football, a full-scale retro-themed matchday that taps into nostalgia and club identity. Across the weekend of April 10 to 13, clubs from both the first and second divisions will step onto the pitch wearing kits inspired by iconic designs from their past,

Mikel Arteta has been delighted with his “finishers” all season. Little wonder. With seven games to play, Arsenal are in pole position to win a first Premier League title since 2004. They sit nine points clear at the top of the table and are the league’s top scorers with 61 goals. They also boast the

Welcome to week 31 of The Athletic’s Premier League predictions challenge, where I’m hoping Max Dowman’s dramatic late goal for Arsenal has reignited the title race that really matters. Arsenal’s 2-0 home win against Everton, secured in stoppage time by 16-year-old substitute Dowman, was one of two correct scoreline predictions for me last week, taking

1 Amad’s quick feet crucial for United Though Manchester United continued to win after playing brilliantly against Manchester City and Arsenal in Michael Carrick’s first two games as manager, the quality and coherence of their performances decreased thereafter. Lacking balance without the injured Patrick Dorgu, they’ve been rescued on three separate occasion by Benjamin Sesko’s

Sunday’s Carabao Cup final may well dominate the weekend’s headlines, but a potentially decisive slate of Premier League fixtures means the top flight won’t play a secondary role. Before the division’s top two battle for the first piece of available silverware in the English calendar, there’s a ferocious derby to enjoy at St. James’s Park

The Champions League quarterfinal between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, along with Freiburg vs. Celta Vigo, looms as crucial in determining whether Spain and LaLiga can secure an extra Champions League berth for the second straight year. That possibility would open the door for Spain to have more teams in European competitions next season. Spain

2 Bundesliga Europa League representatives SC Freiburg managed to radically reverse their recent fortunes with a massive 5-1 win over KRC Genk in the second leg of their 2025/26 UEL Round-of-16 fixture on Thursday night. Just about literally everything went right for Julian Schuster’s Breisgauer. Vincenzo Grifo’s vital 3-1 enabled the 32-year-old veteran to break

Captain Marten de Roon didn’t shy away from the gulf in class after Atalanta BC fell 4-1 to Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League—and his full quote captures both the frustration and admiration that defined the night: “We have a lot to learn from this team. We tried to press them at home and

Entering a football stadium without a ticket will become a criminal offence in England and Wales for the first time this weekend, with offenders facing a Football Banning Order of up to five years and a maximum fine of £1,000 ($1,343). The Football Association has been asking the UK government to take action ever since

2 German national team head coach Julian Nagelsmann answered a direct question about the fact that he selected a relatively disproportionate number of Premier League players during his Thursday DFB press conference. A little later, it was time to discuss specifics. In addition to supplying a glowing endorsement of Brighton’s Pascal Groß, Nagelsmann went into

Leading attackers from Spanish football’s two biggest clubs finished first and second in the voting for the latest UEFA Champions League Player of the Week award. The winner? Barcelona wide-man Raphinha. Advertisement Raphinha conjured up a sensational individual performance on Wednesday night, as Barca sent Newcastle United packing from the Champions League in comprehensive fashion.

BERLIN (AP) — Confident of another German title, Bayern Munich can use the Bundesliga as a tune-up for its Champions League showdown with Real Madrid. The Bavarian powerhouse is nine points clear of its closest domestic rival and has lost only once all season with eight rounds to go. Union Berlin is next to visit

Manchester City are no strangers to global expansion, but this one feels a little different. Instead of short-term camps or scattered programs, the club is putting down something more permanent in the United States, starting in North Texas. Manchester City North Texas FC – surely a catch dan ditty can be made from the initials

At the end of this season the success of the Everton Academy will rightly be judged as much by what goes on away from Finch Farm as what actually happened with the players left available to Paul Tait and Keith Southern. The development loans of Harrison Armstrong, now established back in the first team squad,

2 German national team head coach Julian Nagelsmann has had an opportunity to explain his selection of Brighton’s Pascal Groß for the March international break. Some explanation was in order, particularly in light of the fact that Nagelsmann once again opted to pass up Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller. Nagelsmann offered up comments on both players

1 Köln head coach Lukas Kwasniok lost his patience when a journalist attempted to lure another sensational quote about Said El Mala at his Thursday pre-match press conference. Throughout the course of the entire season, Kwasniok’s comments on the 19-year-old have made for good copy. The Kölner head coach nevertheless grew tired of being forced

Fiorentina director Fabio Paratici has reportedly sounded out Fabio Maresca’s availability for next season, but the ex-Chelsea coach is expected to hold out for a Premier League opportunity, particularly from Manchester City if Pep Guardiola departs. Fiorentina director Paratici has explored Maresca’s availability for next season, according to a report from TMW. Advertisement Fiorentina director

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 28: Genoa CFC coach Daniele De Rossi looks on during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Genoa CFC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 28, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Genoa coach Daniele De Rossi feels the Italy national team needs ‘real supporters’ for

MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 08: Alessandro Del Piero looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg match between Real Madrid and FC Bayern München at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 08, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Juventus and Italy legend Alessandro Del Piero argues that Italian clubs

Europe’s top leagues have been summoned to a meeting with Uefa in the summer to discuss how video assistant referee (VAR) technology is being used. The summit of referee chiefs from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga and Ligue 1 will discuss how to reset VAR to its intended interpretation of only