Anatomy of a Transfer - ICYMI
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another chance to hear Anatomy of a Transfer, your one stop guide to how transfers happen. Join Adam...
Transfers that shook the world: Sol Campbell to Arsenal
01 Aug 2025
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Welcome to Transfers that shook the world, a summer series for The Athletic FC looking back on the m...
Do shirt numbers still matter?
30 Jul 2025
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Viktor Gyokeres is Arsenal’s new No.14.Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe and Cole Palmer have all switch...
How long can Newcastle hold on to Isak?
28 Jul 2025
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Alexander Isak has refused to go on tour with Newcastle United and wants to leave.So who could affor...
Transfers that shook the world: Luís Figo to Real Madrid
25 Jul 2025
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Welcome to Transfers that shook the world, a summer series for The Athletic FC looking back on the m...
New manager, new players, new... Spurs?
23 Jul 2025
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The Thomas Frank era has officially begun at Spurs and they are busy.After landing Mohammed Kudus, M...
Why are Barcelona signing Rashford?
21 Jul 2025
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Marcus Rashford is set to sign for Barcelona in a loan deal, with an option to make it permanent, le...
How Cruyff inspired Ajax's rebirth
20 Jul 2025
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Welcome to Football Architects - a summer series from our friends over at the Athletic FC Tactics po...
Transfers that shook the world: Ashley Cole to Chelsea
18 Jul 2025
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Welcome to Transfers that shook the world, a summer series for The Athletic FC looking back on the m...
Ornstein transfer latest: Liverpool move for Isak & Ekitike
16 Jul 2025
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On Tuesday Liverpool made an approach to sign Alexander Isak.And now they have also made a move...
Was the Club World Cup worth it?
14 Jul 2025
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Chelsea are the new Club World Cup champions beating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final at the Met...
Transfers that shook the world: Tevez to Man City
11 Jul 2025
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Welcome to Transfers that shook the world, a summer series for The Athletic FC looking back on the m...
Thomas Partey charges explained and questions for Arsenal
10 Jul 2025
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On Friday July 4th, news broke that former Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Partey had been charged with f...
How do Man United shift their unwanted players?
09 Jul 2025
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Marcus Rashford is one of five players Manchester United told didn’t need to report for the start ...
Ornstein transfer latest: Arsenal move for Gyokeres
07 Jul 2025
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Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign Sporting striker Viktor Gyökeres.So what could the Swede offe...
At what cost? Saudi Arabia and soccer
06 Jul 2025
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There's been two football tournaments in the United States this summer, the Club World Cup and the G...
Remembering Diogo Jota
04 Jul 2025
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Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes reflect on the tragically sad news Liverpool forward Diogo...
Ornstein transfer latest: Will Chelsea keep spending?
02 Jul 2025
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Chelsea wanted to get the majority of their transfer business done by the end of June and they have ...
Why have Lyon been relegated?
30 Jun 2025
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Crystal Palace are battling to keep their Europa League place, while Lyon have been relegated to Fre...
Transfers that shook the world: Van Persie to Man United
27 Jun 2025
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Welcome to Transfers that shook the world, a summer series for The Athletic FC looking back on the m...
How much more will Liverpool spend this summer?
25 Jun 2025
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It’s still only June but Liverpool have already been busy in the transfer market, having signed bo...
How can Barcelona afford Nico Williams?
23 Jun 2025
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Barcelona have agreed terms to sign Nico Williams - but with their ongoing financial troubles, how c...
Transfers that shook the world: Fernando Torres to Chelsea
19 Jun 2025
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Welcome to Transfers that shook the world, a summer series for The Athletic FC looking back on the m...
Ornstein transfer latest: Nico Williams, Ekitike, Osimhen
18 Jun 2025
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Nico Williams has attracted attention from all over Europe but now looks likely to end up at either ...
Inside Man City's massive rebuild
16 Jun 2025
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Manchester City are back on the big stage this week, at the Club World Cup in the USA. And, wit...
The Most Powerful Man in World Football
13 Jun 2025
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Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, is world football's most powerful man.His presidency has been mark...
Inside South Africa’s super club
12 Jun 2025
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What happens when the best clubs in world football collide? We're about to find out in as the Club W...
Ornstein transfer latest: What will Arsenal do this summer?
11 Jun 2025
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There’s been a lot of noise around Arsenal’s pursuit of Martin Zubimendi, but the North London c...
Why do Spurs want Thomas Frank?
09 Jun 2025
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Tottenham Hotspur have sacked the manager who delivered a first trophy in 17 years.So, why have they...
How are Man United still spending?
06 Jun 2025
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After signing Wolves’ Matheus Cunha for £62.5million, Manchester United have made an opening bid ...
Ornstein transfer latest: Wirtz, Reijnders & Cherki
04 Jun 2025
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The transfer window is open and Liverpool are after one European football’s brightest talents as t...
How have PSG built the best team in Europe?
02 Jun 2025
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PSG have finally got their hands on the Champions League trophy after beating Inter 5-0 in the final...
Champions League Final Preview: PSG vs Inter
30 May 2025
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On Saturday, PSG will face Inter in the 24/25 Champions League final in Munich. It will be the ...
Has Maresca proven Chelsea's doubters wrong?
29 May 2025
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Chelsea have won a trophy and have Champions League football next season.So, has Enzo Maresca proven...
Sunderland are back in the Premier League - can they stay there?
28 May 2025
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Sunderland are back in the Premier League after eight years away.So how did a club who were in Leagu...
How Conte conquered Serie A again
27 May 2025
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Napoli won a second Scudetto in three years as a dramatic Serie A title race went down to the final ...
Have Aston Villa's transfer plans been derailed?
26 May 2025
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Aston Villa narrowly missed out on a crucial top-five finish in the Premier League—falling short a...
Liverpool: The title they never saw
25 May 2025
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On 25 May 2025, Liverpool will receive their 20th top flight crown, equaling the record set by Manch...
The Athletic’s 2024/25 season awards
23 May 2025
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Welcome to The Athletic’s end-of-season awards, for the 2024-25 season. A time to celebrate the be...
Spurs win Europa League: What now for Postecoglou & Amorim?
22 May 2025
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Tottenham Hotspur got the job done in Bilbao with Brennan Johnson scoring the only goal in the Europ...
Man United v Spurs - who will save their season?
21 May 2025
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Tonight - Spurs or Manchester United will be crowned Europa League championsSo… will it be Ange Po...
Would the Europa League save Postecoglou's job?
20 May 2025
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Spurs’ Europa League run has been the shining light in an otherwise disappointing season.They have...
Would Europa League win fix Man United?
19 May 2025
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This week, it’s all eyes on Bilbao as Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur meet in the Europa L...
Goodbye Goodison
17 May 2025
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On 18th May 2025, Everton will play their final Premier League game at Goodison Park against Southam...
What would a first ever trophy mean for Palace?
16 May 2025
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Crystal Palace have the chance to win their first major trophy on Saturday as they face Manchester C...
What does Kane's first trophy prove?
15 May 2025
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Harry Kane’s trophy drought is over having helped Bayern Munich to the Bundesliga in his second se...
Is it ever OK to boo your own players?
14 May 2025
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On Sunday afternoon Trent Alexander-Arnold was booed at Anfield. So why do supporters boo their...
Will Brentford lose Mbeumo & Wissa this summer?
13 May 2025
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Brentford’s dynamic duo Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa have lit up the Premier League once again thi...
Real Madrid have collapsed - can Alonso fix them?
12 May 2025
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Real Madrid are in chaos following the latest El Clasico, throwing away at 2-0 lead before falling t...
Man United & Spurs book this season's unlikeliest final
09 May 2025
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On Thursday night both Manchester United and Spurs got the job done in the Europa League to book the...
Why can't Arsenal get over the line?
08 May 2025
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Arsenal’s European journey is over after losing 3-1 on aggregate to Paris Saint-Germain.So where d...
Have Inzaghi's Inter proven how good they really are?
07 May 2025
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Inter are through to the Champions League final after a breathtaking semi-final against Barcelona.So...
Will Wirtz headline Man City's summer rebuild?
06 May 2025
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Manchester City have had a disappointing season compared to their usually high standards.But the sum...
Why is Trent leaving Liverpool?
05 May 2025
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is leaving Liverpool.So why has he decided to leave on a free transfer?And wi...
Will Man United or Spurs save their awful seasons?
02 May 2025
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Manchester United and Tottenham’s hopes of Champions League football next season are well and trul...
When will Wrexham reach the Premier League?
01 May 2025
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Wrexham are now just one step away from the Premier League having now achieved three successive prom...
How do Arsenal hit back in Paris?
30 Apr 2025
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Arsenal have it all to do in Paris after a 1-0 defeat in the first leg of their Champions League sem...
Champions League final four: Who are favourites?
29 Apr 2025
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The Champions League semi-finals get underway tonight as Arsenal welcome PSG to the Emirates Stadium...
How do Liverpool build on title success?
28 Apr 2025
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Liverpool are Premier League champions after securing their second title in five years at home to T...
Premier League Draft: Picking our all-time XIs
27 Apr 2025
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With the NFL Draft looming large this weekend, we decided to take a spin on the format and bring it ...
Is Potter already losing the West Ham fans?
25 Apr 2025
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West Ham sit 17th as they prepare to face Brighton this weekend. So how have they ended up in this ...
Why does everyone want Dean Huijsen?
24 Apr 2025
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At just 20 years old and with only 22 Premier League starts, Dean Huijsen is attracting interest fro...
Is Xabi Alonso going to Real Madrid?
23 Apr 2025
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After their Champions League exit, Carlo Ancelotti is expected to leave Real Madrid this summerSo…...
Are Leeds ready for the Premier League?
22 Apr 2025
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On Monday, Leeds United reclaimed their seat at the top table after two years in the ChampionshipSo,...
Can Maresca survive at Chelsea without Champions League?
21 Apr 2025
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They left it late, but Chelsea grabbed a crucial win in their bid to secure a top five finish, as Ty...
Man United's Europa League madness & can Villa halt Newcastle's charge?
18 Apr 2025
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There are six games to go in the Premier League, so we’re focusing on the race for Champions Leagu...
Is Rice the key to Arsenal's Champions League dream?
17 Apr 2025
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Arsenal are through to the semi-finals of the Champions League for only the third time in their hist...
Will treble-chasing Barca keep Flick?
16 Apr 2025
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Through to the semi-finals of the Champions League, Barcelona are on course for a treble this season...
Has this season been boring or brilliant?
15 Apr 2025
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Has the Premier League been a little boring this season? Especially compared to a thrilling round in...
Man Utd or Chelsea: Who needs Delap more?
14 Apr 2025
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Manchester United & Chelsea are just two of the clubs interested in Ipswich Town’s star strike...
Salah stays at Liverpool - Van Dijk next?
11 Apr 2025
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Mohamed Salah has signed a new two-year contract at Liverpool, while Virgil van Dijk looks set to do...
Have Chelsea found another PSR loophole?
10 Apr 2025
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Since Chelsea’s takeover by Todd Boehly and Clearlake capital, the Blues have spent - unlike any o...
Arsenal's statement win & is Ancelotti in trouble?
09 Apr 2025
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European champions Real Madrid were rocked by a riveting Arsenal display in the first leg of their C...
Is Luis Enrique the most underrated manager of his era?
08 Apr 2025
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Luis Enrique’s young and vibrant PSG side are turning heads with their exuberant brand of football...
How do Man City replace De Bruyne?
07 Apr 2025
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After 10 years, 13 major honours and six Premier League titles Kevin De Bruyne is leaving Manchester...
The Preview - Man United vs Man City
04 Apr 2025
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Manchester City travel to Old Trafford on Sunday, where Manchester United will be hoping to complete...
Why Moyes is perfect for Everton's new era
03 Apr 2025
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Despite running Liverpool close, it was a familiar feeling for David Moyes at Anfield, as Diogo Jota...
Gyokeres, Zubimendi & contracts: Arsenal's huge summer
02 Apr 2025
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With the contracts of key players up for renewal in the not too distant future, and a big summer win...
How have Juventus fallen so far?
01 Apr 2025
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The days of Juventus winning Serie A season after season feel like they’re long gone.Last week, Th...
Spurs want Iraola - but does he want them?
31 Mar 2025
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Tottenham Hospur have made Andoni Iraola their top target if they decide to make a managerial change...
A World Cup Divided: Trump and 2026
30 Mar 2025
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In Los Angeles, California, four nations collided in a football tournament with an inescapable geopo...
Why are Chelsea signing players already?
28 Mar 2025
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The summer transfer window doesn’t open until mid-June, yet Chelsea are not waiting around, having...
Why is Trent set to leave Liverpool for nothing?
27 Mar 2025
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One of football’s worst kept secrets could soon be resolved as Real Madrid look to close a deal to...
Is multi-club ownership here to stay?
26 Mar 2025
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This is the third and final part of our multi-club ownership series. We’ve learned how multi-club...
Inside the world of multi-club ownership
25 Mar 2025
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Yesterday we heard part one of our multi-club ownership eries, as we learned about how MCOs work - a...
How is multi-club ownership reshaping football?
24 Mar 2025
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Whether it’s Manchester City, Chelsea or even Bournemouth more and more Premier League clubs are s...
Can Tuchel's approach win England the World Cup?
21 Mar 2025
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Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad selection has raised a few eyebrows, most notably the inclusio...
Mark Clattenburg on refereeing conspiracies
20 Mar 2025
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From the evolution of the profession to the impact of VAR, the pressures officials face has never be...
Is Raphinha the Ballon d’Or favourite?
19 Mar 2025
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Raphinha is having an incredible season for Barcelona.After being pushed towards the Nou Camp exit d...
Are Liverpool running out of steam?
18 Mar 2025
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It’s been a disappointing week for Liverpool.Just days after their Champions League exit at the ha...
Newcastle's trophy drought is over - what next?
17 Mar 2025
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After 70 years of waiting, Newcastle United finally have their hands on domestic silverware after be...
The Preview - Liverpool vs Newcastle
14 Mar 2025
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The first piece of domestic silverware will be contested between Liverpool and Newcastle when they m...
Are Atletico Madrid cursed?
13 Mar 2025
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On Wednesday night Atletico Madrid found a new way to suffer Champions League heartbreak at the hand...
How will Man United pay for their new stadium?
12 Mar 2025
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On Tuesday, Manchester United announced that they intend to build a 100,000-capacity new stadium rat...
Who is Nottingham Forest’s best player?
11 Mar 2025
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It’s clear that Nottingham Forest are the real deal this season..So can they hold on and qualify f...
Why Europe is vital to Man United's squad overhaul
10 Mar 2025
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Not for the first time Manchester United have proven they still have glimpses of class in the team -...
The Underground World of Fake Football Shirts
09 Mar 2025
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Online searches for fake football shirts have gone up by over 500% since 2021, with the Premier leag...
The Preview - Man United vs Arsenal
07 Mar 2025
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Arsenal face Manchester United on Sunday, looking to win consecutive away games at Old Trafford for ...
Can Newcastle keep hold of Isak?
06 Mar 2025
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Alexander Isak is one of Europe’s most prolific strikers having scored 17 goals in his last 17 gam...
Wirtz, Odegaard, Fernandes: What makes a talisman?
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a new wonderkid on the block, and his name is Florian Wirtz. He has established himself a...