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The 2024 Athletic Football Quiz: Identify the Scorer, Quotes, Stats, and Finals
It has been an eventful year in football/soccer communities in 2024. We witnessed the European Championship, Copa America, Olympics — alongside all the regular domestic leagues — featuring some incredible matches along the journey. But what do you recall? Take our quiz to evaluate your knowledge — and feel free…

Atalanta’s Ascent: Underdogs Battling for Their Maiden Serie A Title
During Atalanta’s Christmas gathering, the chairman, Antonio Percassi, raised a toast. Over the past year, especially after clinching the Europa League title in Dublin last May, the club he once represented has garnered envy across Europe. “We were pivelli,” he often mentions. Novices. Total newcomers, virtually inexperienced in UEFA competitions…
Mailbag: The Resurgence of the Long Ball, Europe’s Top Finishers, and Can Man Utd Avoid a 13th-Place Finish?
We reached out for your inquiries regarding data and tactics concerning the 2024-25 season and beyond, and you certainly delivered. In this analysis, Michael Cox, Mark Carey, Thom Harris, and Ahmed Walid highlight some of the most compelling points for discussion. What do you think will be the upcoming tactical…

Who Would You Choose for Your Premier League Team of the Season? Our Writers Share Their Selections!
As the festive season approaches, our writers have revisited the beginning of the 2024-25 Premier League campaign, selecting a starting XI featuring the best performers thus far. Many standout players are likely to feature in everyone’s lineup: think your Salahs, Sakas, and Palmers. Chris Wood and Moises Caicedo were also…

Scottish Premiership Team Updates for Thursday
Get the latest updates on team news ahead of Thursday’s Scottish Premiership matches. Kick-off 15:00 GMT, unless otherwise noted Hearts v Hibernian (12:30) Hearts are optimistic about welcoming back midfielder Beni Baningime, who has been battling persistent knee issues. However, the club will still be without Frankie Kent, Stephen Kingsley,…

Everton Set to Propose New Contract for Pickford – Wednesday Rumors
Everton prepare new deal for Jordan Pickford, Paris St-Germain could offer Arsenal chance to sign Randal Kolo Muani, Club Brugge’s Maxim de Cuyper attracts Premier League interest. Everton are reportedly set to offer a lifeline to their cornerstone player, Jordan Pickford. The club is preparing a deal that could secure…

Fleetwood Town names former Oldham and Barrow manager Wild as new head coach
Fleetwood Town have made a significant move in their managerial search by appointing Pete Wild, a strategist well-versed in the nuances of English football, as their new head coach. The 40-year-old has signed a contract of undisclosed length with the League Two outfit, succeeding Charlie Adam, whose tenure was cut…

Lampard and Rooney Clash in Exciting EFL Boxing Day Showdown
As the Christmas festivities linger in the air on 26 December, feeling faintly guilty for indulging in one too many slices of turkey, there’s no better remedy than sinking your teeth into some exhilarating festive football. Fortunately, the EFL has orchestrated a veritable feast of footballing drama that kicks off…

Rangers ‘worried’ Following Reinstatement of VAR Officials
In a move that underscores ongoing tensions within Scottish football, Rangers have taken the extraordinary step of “contacted the Scottish Football Association to express serious concerns and ask several questions” following the controversial reinstatement of the two Video Assistant Referees (VAR) involved in the League Cup final debacle. Willie Collum,…

Boxing Day Premiership Action Begins with Edinburgh Derby
As the Christmas feasts linger and festive wrapping paper readies for recycling, the heart of football drama beats strong with a tantalizing schedule in the Boxing Day Scottish Premiership. From the crack of noon to the twilight of the evening, we present to you the names and contests poised to…





