BEATING GOLIATH WITH MARGINAL GAINS If you’re David and you go toe-to-toe with Goliath, the likelihood is you will lose. But in the Premier League, marginal gains have helped redress the balance for the newly-promoted sides. Back in 2021, Brentford made their Premier League debut and their head coach Frank had two key tips. The…
As the new season of LaLiga kicks off tomorrow evening, beIN Media Group has announced its live coverage plans for the MENA region. Continuing its long-standing partnership with Spain’s premier football league, which began in 2003, beIN will broadcast all 380 matches of the upcoming season live and exclusively on its primary beIN Sports channels….
Shirt numbers — they shouldn’t matter that much, but they do. From new signings taking iconic numbers to youngsters being given their first jersey for the senior team, there are always notable changes before a new season. Here, The Athletic’s Premier League writers analyse how shirt numbers have changed at your club, and their significance….
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – JULY 31: AC Milan celebrate a goal during the match between Perth Glory and AC Milan at HBF Park on July 31, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Milan will be led by an attacking pairing of Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao for Massimiliano Allegri’s first competitive match…
Amid roaring crowds and vibrant energy, Kai Tak Mall at Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) has witnessed retail sales jump more than 20% since its March debut—a rise fueled by blockbuster events and the phased launch of facilities attracting diverse visitors. Source link
Throughout his professional career at FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi established himself as a true legend of world soccer. He shared the pitch with numerous players who evolved into legends themselves, such as Andres Iniesta, Xavi Hernandez, and Thierry Henry. Yet, he also played alongside some unique players. One of these players is a World Cup…
The Premier League is back and already providing intrigue in the first week of action. Manchester City sit atop the table for now, followed by Sunderland and Tottenham, just as everyone expected. Liverpool needed a late winner from Federico Chiesa to defeat Bournemouth, while Aston Villa and West Ham United are in trouble after only a…
1 For the 11th installment of our Bundesliga tactical previews here on Get German Football News, we’ll travel to the Niederrhein to have a look at VfL Borussia Mönchengladbach. Now entering his fourth full season as the top BMG manager since the Max Eberl’s surprise resignation, Roland Virkus probably has the best squad he’s ever…
Any Manchester United vs. Arsenal fixture is rarely devoid of narratives, and this opening weekend Premier League clash was laden with storylines. The Gunners’ make-or-break 2025–26 campaign started at a ground they’ve historically struggled at, and a rejuvenated Man Utd outfit were their tricky first opponents. There were plenty of things worthy of keeping an…
Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Despite debuting most of its new signings, Atletico Madrid couldn’t avoid conceding two late goals and losing its opening Spanish league match for the first-ever time under coach Diego Simeone. Host Espanyol’s 2-1 win on Sunday was Atletico’s first opening defeat since Simeone took over in late 2011. It hadn’t…