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Phil Foden’s fresh start: A new coach, a new contract and a will to prove himself again
Phil Foden is standing on a floating football pitch in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour, talking about a fresh start and…
Morgan Rogers signs Chelsea contract ahead of £117m move from Aston Villa
Rogers helped Villa qualify for the Champions League and win the Europa League last season. Dan Mullan/Getty ImagesJuly 21, 2026…
What’s it like watching the World Cup from space – or Antarctica?
This World Cup has not been short of divisive moments. Beyond on-pitch disputes over refereeing calls, life and politics have spilt…
England’s problem at major tournaments? They’re still just too English
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app.When Thomas Tuchel was appointed as England…
Argentina’s Cristian Romero on Gary Neville criticism: ‘I hope when I retire, I’m not that stupid’
Argentina’s Cristian Romero says he hopes he is not as “stupid” as Gary Neville when he retires, after the former…
World Cup star Erling Haaland was born in Leeds, how close was he to playing for England?
The big decision Erling Haaland would have to make was set out for him when he was a child.As Haaland…
England to review incident which saw intruder with wrench access media room
The man entered the premises in Kansas City before England players and staff arrived on Thursday. Denny Medley-Imagn ImagesJuly 9,…
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