Chelsea used an emerging tactic against Palmeiras in the Club World Cup final - a decoy penalty taker. But why? And does it work?
Nick Miller1
The Ronald Araujo or Eric Garcia debate, and what it means for the future of Barcelona’s defence
Dermot Corrigan2
2022 SheBelieves Cup guide: USWNT newcomers and opposition, match times, how to watch
Jeff Rueter5
Q&A: Cindy Parlow Cone on her campaign to remain as U.S. Soccer Federation president
Steph Yang5
Alkis Kampanos, a 19-year-old Greek football fan murdered for supporting the wrong team
Gregg Evans20
Canada men’s team squad tiers: Where players stand with the team on the brink of World Cup qualification
John Murtough: The man tasked with trying to fix Manchester United
‘I’m not Julian Nagelsmann 2.0. I’m Matthias Jaissle’: How Salzburg’s 33-year-old manager is making a name for himself
Kylian Mbappe, his complicated relationship with Paris and a showdown with his dream club
Ornstein: Man Utd’s new hire, Jamaica want Spence, referee overhaul, Liverpool tour
Matthias Jaissle, aged 33, has led Salzburg to the knockout stages of the Champions League for the first time and earned rave reviews
Chris McCarthy18
Canada's English head coach on Olympic glory, how parenthood has changed her mindset and her dream of "conquering" the World Cup with Canada
Katie Whyatt2
Which players are certain to go to Qatar (should Canada seal qualification) and which are on the outside looking in
Joshua Kloke30
Kylian Mbappe is yet to sign a new contract at PSG and Real Madrid are desperate to sign him this summer. The stage is set perfectly
Joey D'Urso and Adam Crafton97
Manchester United's first football director tends to avoid the limelight but Murtough will play a pivotal role in shaping the club's future
Laurie Whitwell140
In an exclusive interview, Tyler Adams analyses key moments from his own career, particularly for RB Leipzig and the US men’s national team
John Muller34
Manchester United are hiring a deputy football director to work under John Murtough and help revamp the club
David Ornstein107
Hasenhuttl was critical of United in defensive transitions but Southampton were guilty of providing their opponents' best chances on counter
Michael Cox58
With the disarray around and above them, the Manchester United players will have an excuse for their performances - it’s the way football is
Alan Shearer256
From Alexis Sanchez’s golden retrievers to Kai Havertz sponsoring rescue donkeys, there are plenty of footballers who adore animals
Tim Spiers76
Football has never been more sensitive to the issue of cardiology and COVID-19 has presented new problems
Philip Buckingham45
Away from the glitz of the Club World Cup going on in Abu Dhabi, there are fans who love local football - even if it goes under the radar
Simon Johnson29
Betis are close to a trophy and on course for a Champions League place. Their turnaround has been fantastic to watch
Dermot Corrigan35
The winter transfer window has seen more MLS players move abroad for a fee than ever before
Sam Stejskal20
Maguire is forced to take action when other defenders wouldn't to rescue United and that can often leave him looking exposed
Maram AlBaharna401
Current USSF president Cindy Parlow Cone faces a challenge from the man she replaced: Carlos Cordeiro
Meg Linehan39
In an exclusive interview, the Atlético Madrid and Portugal forward João Félix analyses clips and important moments from his career
Dermot Corrigan16
How USMNT fans are feeling about each positional group ahead of the final World Cup qualifying window
Jeff Rueter54
Five months after World Cup qualifying began, there's been a lot of movement in our ranking of USMNT players
Sam Stejskal96
Our data experts and club reporters weigh up the bottom seven's strengths, weaknesses, playing styles and chances of survival
The Athletic UK Staff125
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