Will showdown pressure break Arsenal? Plus: New Jersey vs FIFA over World Cup train prices
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Landon Donovan’s deeply personal path headlines a summer full of World Cup books
Landon Donovan is not who you think he is.Or, at least, not…
Iran women footballers plan to continue careers in ‘safe haven’ Australia
Two members of the Iran women’s football team say they are aiming…
Do Manchester United need a super coach?
Given the choice, several Manchester United players would vote to turn Michael…
Is Real Madrid’s squad set for a shake-up after Champions League defeat?
After their Champions League elimination by Bayern Munich, the inquest at Real…
Details begin to emerge of what led to Javier Mascherano’s abrupt Inter Miami exit
Before Javier Mascherano quit his role as Inter Miami head coach, there…
What PIF pulling funding for LIV Golf would mean for Newcastle United and its Saudi ownership
On Wednesday, The Athletic reported that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF)…
MetLife Stadium train tickets for World Cup games could reach $150
The 18-mile journey from New York’s Pennsylvania Station ordinarily costs $12.90 for…
Lionel Messi buys Catalan soccer club who helped develop David Raya, Jordi Alba
Luis Robayo/Getty ImagesApril 16, 2026 12:24 pm EDTLionel Messi has purchased UE…
Chelsea supporters’ trust calls for ‘greater clarity and accountability’ under BlueCo
The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust (CST) board has called for greater clarity and…