Soccer
Griezmann scores, Lewandowski quiet against Messi-less Miami as new stars debut in MLS
The entirety of MLS was in action Wednesday night, and save for the handful of teams that featured a week…
The sadness of Lionel Messi’s last tango
Lionel Messi found himself surrounded.Tens of thousands of fans looked down on him at MetLife. Billions were watching around the…
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…
The story behind Erling Haaland and his taxidermy raccoon: ‘Lock the doors, let’s make this special’
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app.Norway star Erling Haaland returned home from…
Twelve yards from the World Cup final: How penalties could separate the last four
With two heavyweight semi-finals on the horizon, the possibility of penalties deciding who reaches the World Cup final cannot be…
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…
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