The movement to oust Liverpool's owners has gone quiet but it feels unlikely to ever go away entirely

However well-intentioned, the song used to serenade Liverpool's Italian international risks reopening old emotional wounds

The offer, delivered with the support of the Premier League CEO Richard Masters, was made in April.

Merseyside is used to tragedy becoming part of its football narrative, but the death of their beloved striker has cut deep

We are not even in July yet and it has already been a summer of profound change at Tottenham Hotspur - and Paratici could still be next in

FIFA's insistence that politics and football do not mix feels hypocritical. To use Trump’s phrase, football has largely sold out

The 43-year-old is taking on one of football's most demanding jobs off the back of the Spanish giants' disappointing European season

The messaging has not been visible during the opening round of fixtures at the tournament in stadiums or on social media platforms.

What happens when the best clubs in world football collide? We're about to find out in as the Club World Cup kicks off in the USA.Big names like Lionel Messi, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich will al...

In the second part of our series, The Athletic finds out how Mamelodi Sundowns are preparing for this month's Club World Cup in the U.S.

The Athletic visited Pretoria, South Africa, to get to know the Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of the Club World Cup

The Athletic visited Pretoria, South Africa, to get to know the Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of the Club World Cup

The inside story behind Levy's decision to sack Postecoglou, after a historically bad domestic season but also Europa League glory

The reality we at Josimar face is stark. Should we fail to raise € 50k by 1 July, the world's only investigative media dedicated solely to football will cease to exist.

David Kogan was revealed as the preferred candidate to be appointed new independent football regulator chairman in May.

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to reflect on the sad scenes at the end of Liverpool's title parade on Monday.The panel discuss the incident that has led to a 53-year-old wh...

A 53-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences and driving while unfit through drugs

Podcast Episode · Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show · 25/05/2025 · 39m

So long a byword for banter, this is the story of how Spurs became laser-focused on European success at the epense of the league

The Scouser who won it all at Anfield is breaking his bond with the club and city - leaving great memories and some pointed regrets

Celine Haidar sits in a rehabilitation center, aching to restore a semblance of normalcy into her life

To understand why the outpouring of emotion in the city was so raw, you have to go back to 2020 and what came before that too

Jimbo is joined by Tom Williams, Matt Davies-Adams and Luis Miguel Echegaray as Liverpool win their 20th league title.The Reds are 5-1 winners over Spurs on a magic day at Anfield. Simon Hughes joi...

Simon Hughes and James Pearce join Tony Evans from Anfield as Liverpool celebrate securing their second Premier League title in five years.Amidst the fireworks, the guys look back on an unforgettab...

On the 39th anniversary of the nuclear accident in Ukraine, an Athletic writer recalls a visit to the nearby home of FC Stroitel Pripyat

Turki Al-Sheikh has risen from obscurity to the heart of two historic institutions, but who is he really? We spent six months finding out

Simon Hughes and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to bask in the glory of Liverpool moving to within three points of securing the Premier League title.With Trent Alexander-Arnold scoring the onl...

The Dutchman is the complete package and his new two-year contract should not just be welcomed at Anfield

Agreeing a new deal with the Egyptian took almost a year and was not straightforward - this is how negotiations played out

Podcast Episode · Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show · 08/04/2025 · 41m

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans as we look ahead to Wednesday’s return to action in the Merseyside derby.The guys discuss the importance of the derby from the feeling on Me...