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The Rise of Ruud van Nistelrooy: His Formative Years in the Netherlands
Ruud van Nistelrooy had the privilege of playing under Sir Bobby Robson and Sir Alex Ferguson, both of whom greatly impacted his career. However, it was the guidance of lesser-known…
Fantasy Premier League GW19 Preview: Focusing on Newcastle Stars and Retaining Haaland
Gameweek 19 has a rapid turnaround as we prepare for another Fantasy Premier League deadline this Sunday. As anticipated during this busy festive season, Gameweek 18 saw some unexpected benchings…
The Evolution of Premier League Stadiums Over the Last 40 Years
Soaring above a segment of the River Thames recognizable to millions due to the annual Boat Race, Fulham’s new Riverside Stand is already making its mark on the London skyline.…
The Briefing: Who Can Challenge Liverpool, Vulnerable Haaland, and Man Utd’s Struggles with ‘Olimpicos’?
Greetings and welcome to a unique festive installment of The Briefing, your go-to source for the key discussions surrounding the Premier League. On Boxing Day, eight matches unfolded, impacting the…
Real Madrid Transfer Deal Sheet: Anticipations for the January Window
Real Madrid is entering the January transfer window with numerous inquiries regarding their squad depth. Severe knee injuries to Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao have left the squad lacking in…
Barcelona Transfer Deal Sheet: Anticipations for the January Transfer Window
Barcelona is unable to register some of their current players, much less any new additions — but that doesn’t imply January will be uneventful in the Catalan capital. The club…
The Rise of Antonee Robinson: A Journey to Becoming the Premier League’s Top Left-Back
When a left-back successfully contains Bukayo Saka and Mohamed Salah in back-to-back Premier League matches, it certainly attracts attention. Coupled with his performance against Liverpool, where he provided both assists…
The Athletic’s Top Stories of 2024: Highlights from NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, and Beyond
College Football Playoff 2024 projections: Texas, Ohio State have the highest title odds Austin Mock NFL playoff projections 2024: The Athletic’s model forecasts the playoff landscape Austin Mock and The…
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…
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…
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…
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…