Anantaajith Raghuraman
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Football Data and Tactics Writer for The Athletic
Broke down Bromley's fast, direct style that's brought League Two success - lowest pass accuracy in England, plenty of set-piece goals & even more long balls Free to read on
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
here:
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10 days ago
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A honest attempt at breaking down the absolute chaos of Bayern 4-3 Madrid (aka the game of the UCL season) w/
@dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social
&
@sebsb.bsky.social
for
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...
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Bayern Munich 4 Real Madrid 3 (agg 6-4): Luis Diaz, Michael Olise seal Champions League classic
Bayern Munich triumphed in an action-packed quarter-final against Real Madrid
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7196111/2026/04/15/bayern-munich-4-real-madrid-3-champions-league-diaz-olise/
17 days ago
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📍Selhurst Park for Crystal Palace vs Fiorentina in the Conference League QF 1st leg
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23 days ago
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Barca 0-2 Atletico FT thoughts with
@dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social
&
@jameshorncastle.bsky.social
for
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
- More anti-Muslim chants - How Barca adapted with 10 - Cubarsi's red and Alvarez's free-kick - Atletico's first Camp Nou win in 20 years
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Barcelona 0 Atletico Madrid 2 – Cubarsi’s red leads to Alvarez’s stunner, anti-Muslim chants heard pre-game
Dermot Corrigan, James Horncastle and Anantaajith Raghuraman break down the main talking points from Atletico's 2-0 win over Barcelona
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7173956/2026/04/08/barcelona-0-atletico-madrid-2-alvarez-cubarsi
24 days ago
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Kosovo 0-1 Turkey FT thoughts with
@gregok.bsky.social
&
@felipecardenas.bsky.social
for
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
- What the USMNT can expect from Turkey - How Yildiz-Kokcu-Kadioglu axis unlocked Kosovo - An incredible atmosphere in Pristina
www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...
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Kosovo 0 Turkey 1 — Heartbreak for hosts but how good were Yildiz and Guler? Should the USMNT be worried?
Turkey qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 22 years where they will face the United States, Paraguay and Australia.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7156215/2026/03/31/kosovo-0-turkey-1-world-cup-playoff-briefing/
about 1 month ago
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At 30, Parma's Carlos Cuesta is the youngest coach in the top 5 leagues. But the path to Serie A began when he was just 15, with stopovers in Madrid, Turin and London Analysis of his Parma side as part of
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
's 'Managers on the rise' series
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Managers on the rise: Carlos Cuesta – hired by Parma at 29 after impressing Atletico and Arteta
The Spaniard was a head coach in Serie A before turning 30 - he has clear traits from working at Arsenal, Juventus and more
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7149037/2026/03/30/managers-on-the-rise-carlos-cuesta
about 1 month ago
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Oliver Kay
about 2 months ago
Manchester City 1-2 Real Madrid (agg 1-5). Briefing with
@samdlee.bsky.social
@dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social
@anantaajith.bsky.social
#MCFC
created a lot of chances, but it was always highly unlikely after that first-leg defeat... & impossible after Bernardo red card
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Manchester City 1 Real Madrid 2 (Madrid 5-1 agg) — Vinicius Jr’s double, where does this leave Pep?
Madrid made their first-leg advantage over City count as Vinicius Jr had the last laugh at the Etihad
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7122002/2026/03/17/manchester-city-1-real-madrid-2-vinicius-junior-pep-guardiola/
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The Athletic | Football
about 2 months ago
The Athletic's Champions League projections are in flux after a dramatic week of action in the round of 16 first legs —
@anantaajith.bsky.social
analyses the movement... 🔗
www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...
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Chris Waugh
about 2 months ago
⚫ Cruel late drama 😵 ⚪ Barnes finally puts away a big chance ⚽ ⚫ Barca strangely sluggish & sloppy 🤯 ⚪ Tie still very much alive for next week 👀 📝
#NUFC
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analysis w/
@jacobwhitehead.bsky.social
@anantaajith.bsky.social
:
#NEWBAR
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Newcastle 1 Barcelona 1 – Missed Newcastle opportunity? Flick too conservative? Hall vs Yamal?
A Lamine Yamal penalty deep into stoppage time denied Newcastle a famous victory over Barcelona
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7096188/2026/03/10/newcastle-1-barcelona-1-briefing/
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Ahmed Walid
about 2 months ago
Even before his goals, one of the things that has stood out in Benjamin Sesko’s first season at Manchester United is his movement in and around the opposition penalty area. Piece with
@mjcritchley.bsky.social
+
@lauriewhitwell.bsky.social
🔗
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We have been here before as Pep mentioned this week Title winners and minnows alike have benefited from maximizing set-pieces but were often outliers - there is greater parity across the PL in 2025-26 Deep dive into the PL's relationship with set-pieces ⏬
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The Premier League and set pieces: A 34-year relationship that shows no sign of slowing down
Setups at corners may have become more chaotic recently, but successful Premier League teams have always used them
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7083092/2026/03/04/premier-league-set-pieces-arsenal-liverpool-man-utd/
about 2 months ago
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Napoli 2-3 Chelsea FT thoughts w/
@reallycerys.bsky.social
&
@sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
for
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
: - Chelsea's early fragility - Napoli's underlaps cause problems - Another away win - Joao Pedro at the double
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Napoli 2 Chelsea 3 – A statement win for Liam Rosenior as Joao Pedro ensures top eight finish
The Athletic's writers break down an intense night at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001601/2026/01/28/napoli-chelsea-champions-league-analysis
3 months ago
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The Athletic | Football
3 months ago
Ex-MLS coach Adrian Heath thought the offer of a coaching job in Saudi Arabia could be a logical next career step. Instead, it led to the former Everton player being kidnapped in Morocco, held at knifepoint, and left fearing for his life.
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The extraordinary story of a soccer coach, a kidnapping and a Saudi job that didn’t exist
Adrian Heath was duped into thinking he was on the verge of a new job – only to be held at knifepoint in Morocco. Turns out he's not alone
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6985628/?source=bsky_uk
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The Athletic | Football
3 months ago
Another Champions League win. Both strikers on the scoresheet. Top two confirmed. All in all, about as well as a trip to San Siro that could have gone for Arsenal.
@gunnerblog.bsky.social
, Stuart James &
@anantaajith.bsky.social
break down the talking points ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
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Post-match thoughts from Inter 1-3 Arsenal w/ Stuart James and
@gunnerblog.bsky.social
for
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
- Clinical Jesus - A set-piece special - What Inter did well - Gyokeres scores
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Inter 1 Arsenal 3 – Gabriel Jesus and Viktor Gyokeres guide Arsenal to top two finish in Champions League
The Athletic's writers analyse Tuesday night's heavyweight Champions League clash at San Siro
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6977390/2026/01/20/inter-arsenal-champions-league-analysis/
3 months ago
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Post-match thoughts from NEW 0-2 MCI in the Carabao Cup w/
@chrisdhwaugh.bsky.social
& Sam Lee for
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
- Bernardo crucial again - The disallowed goal - Semenyo's impact - Cup rule change - City's gameplan - Where this leaves Newcastle
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Newcastle 0 Man City 2 – Semenyo strikes (and officials take six minutes to disallow his second goal)
Guardiola's team take a strong lead into the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final — but there was controversy during their win
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6963334/2026/01/13/semenyo-man-city-haaland-offside-goal-newcastle/
4 months ago
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Atletico 1-2 Real Madrid: post-match thoughts with
@dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social
for
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
- Valverde's rocket - Rodrygo rediscovering his form - Madrid's shaky defending - What this means for Alonso
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Atletico 1 Real Madrid 2: Breaking down Valverde’s stunner, where does this leave Alonso?
Xabi Alonso's side scraped through to Sunday's Supercopa de Espana final against Barcelona
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6942410/2026/01/08/atletico-1-real-madrid-2-valverde-alonso-rodrygo
4 months ago
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Ivory Coast 1-1 Cameroon: immediate thoughts with Carl Anka for
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
: - Ivory Coast's midfield - Amad's stunning finish - Mbeumo's importance - Wayward finishing
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Ivory Coast 1 Cameroon 1 – Was Amad strike goal of tournament so far? How vital is Mbeumo?
Our writers break down the action from an enthralling AFCON group F encounter.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6919844/2025/12/28/ivory-coast-amad-cameroon-mbuemo
4 months ago
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Instant thoughts from Morocco 2-0 Comoros in the
#AFCON2025
opener w/
@eduardotansley.bsky.social
for
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
: - Hosts struggle but find a way in 2nd half - How good was El Kaabi's goal? 🚲 - Brahim Diaz's importance - Is there hope for Comoros?
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Morocco 2 Comoros 0: El Kaabi’s wonder strike and Diaz delivers in AFCON opener
Our writers analyse the key talking points from the opening game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6896155/2025/12/21/morocco-comoros-afcon-opening-game/
4 months ago
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Ahmed Walid
5 months ago
Why Eddie Howe switched Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes in the 2-1 victory against Manchester City, and how it empowered Newcastle's attacking transitions.
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The crucial Tonali/Guimaraes switch that helped Newcastle beat Manchester City
After a difficult period, Eddie Howe enjoyed a tactically-successful evening on Saturday
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6830376/2025/11/24/the-crucial-tonali-guimaraes-switch-that-helped-newcastle-beat-manchester-city
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6 months ago
Nobody who was at the Stade de France on 13 November 2015 will ever be able to forget it. Ten years on from the terror attacks that traumatised a nation, here’s an account of what happened for
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
seen through the eyes of those who were there
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'There was a huge boom and my body shook': The Stade de France terrorist attacks, 10 years on
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6801059/2025/11/13/state-de-france-bataclan-terrorist-attacks/?source=user_shared_article/
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6 months ago
😱 Brentford 3 Newcastle 1: Briefing ... 😱 ⚫️So much for the "period of reflection." ⚪️Abysmal away form -
#NUFC
are soft. ⚫️Barnes' goal ⚪️Burn's red w/
@chrisdhwaugh.bsky.social
@anantaajith.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/6787431/2025/11/09/brentford-3-newcastle-1-howe-away-form-burn-sent-off
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Brentford 3 Newcastle 1 – What’s going so wrong on the road? What happened to Burn after the break?
Newcastle simply do not like playing away from St James' Park - The Athletic analyses their latest defeat on the road
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6787431/2025/11/09/brentford-3-newcastle-1-howe-away-form-burn-sent-off
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📍Gtech Community Stadium for Brentford-Newcastle
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6 months ago
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FT thoughts on LIV 1-0 RMA with
@jamespearcelfc.bsky.social
&
@dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social
for
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
- Wirtz impresses, Bradley shines - Courtois' annual masterclass vs LIV - PL set-piece magic strikes - Was that a penalty? - Corner turned?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
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Liverpool 1 Real Madrid 0: Are Arne Slot’s side back to their best?
The big talking points analysed from Tuesday's big Champions League tie at Anfield
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6776506/2025/11/04/liverpool-1-real-madrid-0-are-arne-slots-side-back-to-their-best
6 months ago
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Seismic moment for India at the Women's World Cup - deserved champions after two incredible performances in the semifinals against Australia and South Africa tonight 👏 Brief summary for
@theathletic.com
@nytimes.com
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India win maiden cricket World Cup after beating South Africa by 52 runs
The hosts had made the final after beating defending champions Australia, ending their run of 15 consecutive match wins in the tournament.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6771219/2025/11/02/india-cricket-world-cup-win-women
6 months ago
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Checking in on the new signings and their contributions early in the season ⏬
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6 months ago
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Jacob Tanswell
6 months ago
Unai Emery’s biggest strength has long been his aptitude to coach subtle nuances into his teams. The positions of his midfielders against Manchester City, for a third straight home game, were critical in beating Pep. Piece out now on
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
#AVFC
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Has Emery become Pep’s kryptonite at Villa Park?
Sunday was only the third occasion in Guardiola's career that he has lost three consecutive away matches against the same opponent
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6751401/2025/10/26/aston-villa-man-city-emery-guardiola
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Michael Walker
6 months ago
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
By
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Are Sunderland good?
The win away to Chelsea was far from a fluke; it was a culmination of all Regis Le Bris’ Sunderland have built
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6750099
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The Athletic | Football
6 months ago
Is Liverpool's Premier League title defence already over? Analysis from Brentford 3-2 Liverpool, by
@adjones-journo.bsky.social
,
@anantaajith.bsky.social
& Tim Spiers 🔗
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With the first Clasico of 2025-26 tomorrow,
@thom-harris.bsky.social
& I looked at 4 tactical issues that could prove crucial for
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
- Madrid's pace v Barca's high line - Yamal v Carreras - Could corners be decisive? - Out-of-possession flaws
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Real Madrid vs Barcelona: The four tactical issues that could decide El Clasico
The Athletic looks at the key areas where the game will be won and lost ahead of their top-of-the-table La Liga clash
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6746530/2025/10/25/real-madrid-barcelona-el-clasico-tactical-preview
6 months ago
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The latest Alternative PL Table for
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
looks at big chances created and converted for all 20 teams, breaking down which players are creating/receiving the most - Palace lead the way - Man City's Haaland reliance - Wolves' woes ... and more ⏬
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
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The Alternative Premier League: No 9 – Who creates big chances, and who misses them?
Here's how your team is getting on when it comes to creating clear cut opportunities, and sticking them in the back of the net
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6739481/2025/10/23/the-alternative-premier-league-no-9-who-creates-big-chances-and-who-misses-them/
6 months ago
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Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus post-match thoughts with
@dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social
and
@jacklang.bsky.social
for
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
: - Bellingham’s goal - Guler vs Yildiz - McKennie’s steady display - Courtois shines - What this means for both teams
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
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Real Madrid 1 Juventus 0: Jude Bellingham’s first goal of the season the difference at the Bernabeu
The Athletic's writers break down a narrow win for Xabi Alonso's side at the Bernabeu on Wednesday evening
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6740580/2025/10/22/real-madrid-juventus-champions-league-analysis
6 months ago
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Mark Carey
7 months ago
Another game, another back-post goal conceded for Liverpool. I wrote this piece earlier in the week on that very issue.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
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Forest 0-3 Chelsea post-match thoughts with
@sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
for
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
: - Acheampong's big moment - Guiu shines off the bench - Santos struggles
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Nottingham Forest 0 Chelsea 3: Guiu makes the difference, Acheampong’s magic moment
A triple halftime substitution helped Chelsea stroll to an ultimately comfortable win at Nottingham Forest
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6728269/2025/10/18/nottingham-forest-0-chelsea-3-analysis/
7 months ago
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Chris Waugh
7 months ago
🔲 Why Ross Wilson as sporting director? 👀 🔳
#NUFC
academy in focus 🔍 🔲
@georgecaulkin.bsky.social
i/ws Steve Harper 🗣️ 🔳 Lasses™️ new home report 🏟️ 🔲 Brighton bound (Waugh, too...) ⬇️ 🔳 Woltemade = ⚽ 🎧 New free-to-listen Midweek
@podonthetyne.bsky.social
w/ Taylor Payne:
pod.fo/e/33decc
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Pod On The Tyne: A show about Newcastle United: Wilson arrives, Academy in focus, Lasses draw with Bristol
Another weekly Pod on the Tyne rolls around and, with many of the lads away on international duty, you'd think it'd be a quiet one. How wrong you are, friend!Newcastle United now have a CEO AND a S...
https://pod.fo/e/33decc
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This week's Alternative Premier League Table is all about fouls and bookings Key takeaways: 🔴 Man Utd & Arsenal the only teams yet to be booked for dissent ⚫️ Newcastle lead in fouls in the att 3rd 🔵 Man City exercising more control than 2024-25 More below
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7 months ago
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The Athletic | Football
7 months ago
The Premier League is returning. So too is our alternative table. This week, we rank the teams by fouls conceded — Marco Silva's Fulham and Vitor Pereira's Wolves lead the way. ✍️
@anantaajith.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
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The Athletic | Football
7 months ago
We need to talk about Adam Wharton.
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The Athletic | Football
7 months ago
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜’𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 We asked the game’s dealmakers about: ▪️ Best and worst deals ▪️ Under-the-radar signings that could surprise people ▪️ Will more players go on strike?
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The Athletic’s Agent Survey: From best and worst deals to selecting champions and relegation candidates
Welcome to our 2025 survey, which analyses a summer transfer window that saw the 20 Premier League clubs spend £3.11bn on 155 players
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6706776/?source=bsky_uk
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Jack Lang
7 months ago
A day in the life of the worst football team in the world
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Meet the worst football team in the world… and their superstar hairdresser
Ibis Sport Club once went almost four years without winning a game - the Brazilians' attitude to their status has brought them global fame
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6679595/2025/10/11/worst-football-team-world-brazil/?source=emp_shared_article
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The Athletic | Football
7 months ago
🔮 Europe & South America's World Cup duopoly will end 🔮 London clubs will move out of the city/share grounds 🔮 The USMNT will be a serious force 🔮 Fewer top managers will be ex-players
@zonal-marking.bsky.social
looks at some expectations about football from 25 years ago.
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Eight expectations about football from 25 years ago that have proven misguided
From pay-per-view coverage to the loss of technical midfielders to indoor stadiums – some expectations from 2000 haven't come true
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6700105/?source=bsky_uk
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7 months ago
Enzo Maresca said
#CFC
didn’t have a discipline problem last season. He is saying the same this season. The numbers say otherwise. No PL club has more bookings over the last 3 years. More here from myself,
@reallycerys.bsky.social
&
@anantaajith.bsky.social
:
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Why Chelsea’s poor disciplinary record is not just an Enzo Maresca problem
Chelsea have registered more bookings (301) than anyone else over the past three years – and they've also had the second-most red cards (12)
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6702858/2025/10/10/chelsea-premier-league-enzo-maresca
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Wrote about the incredible synergy between Messi and Alba, creating a near-unstoppable two-man combo, and how it evolved from their first season together in 2012-13, all the way to the present day in Miami for
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
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Why Jordi Alba’s retirement shuts off one of Lionel Messi’s most telepathic supply lines
Across more than 400 games together, the two players have combined to bypass opponents with predictable ease
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6700582/2025/10/09/jordi-alba-lionel-messi-relationship-mls-barcelona/?source=twitteruk
7 months ago
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The Athletic | Football
7 months ago
Boca Juniors coach Miguel Angel Russo has died at the age of 69, the Argentine club said on Wednesday.
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A breakdown of why Liverpool are in a mini-funk heading into the intl break w/
@adjones-journo.bsky.social
&
@greggevans40.bsky.social
for
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
- Teams shutting down Gravenberch - Issues out wide & out of possession - Substitution inconsistency
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Why are Liverpool struggling? Opponents wise to Gravenberch, Salah gamble backfiring
Three straight defeats have raised some questions over Liverpool's chances of another Premier League title. But what has caused this dip?
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6694911/2025/10/07/liverpool-premier-league-salah-gravenberch-slot
7 months ago
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Patrick Boyland
7 months ago
For 45 mins, Everton looked laboured & tactically confused. The rejigged setup did not work Then came the HT adjustments & fightback. Alcaraz, in particular, superb This felt like the new stadium's first proper 'Goodison' moment
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As Everton’s search for front line fluency goes on, their supporting cast steps up
Moyes’ decision to replace Barry and Dibling, over £60m worth of signings, at half-time was an admission of error. It also changed the game
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6691532/2025/10/06/everton-premier-league-grealish-david-moyes/?source=emp_shared_article
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Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool post-match thoughts with
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: - Liverpool errors and Caicedo's rocket - Chelsea's defensive crisis - How did Mamardashvili do?
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Chelsea 2 Liverpool 1: Estevao winner, Caicedo’s stunner, third defeat in a row for Slot’s side
Estevao gave Chelsea a late 2-1 win over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge - our writers break down the key talking points.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6682828/2025/10/04/chelsea-liverpool-premier-league-result-estavao/
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Is Antoine Semenyo the best player in the Premier League right now? The Bournemouth star scores with his right foot, scores with his left and is asking every team he faces — including Fulham last night — some serious questions 📝
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Few better players to watch live in the Premier League right now than Antoine Semenyo Two great goals - one with either foot -, a constant threat with the ball and incredible work-rate without it Simply thrilling
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Everybody's favourite football metric xG drives this week's Alternative PL Table for
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A deep dive into how and how well teams create opportunities, where they take their shots from and why some have struggled while others have thrived ⬇️
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The Alternative Premier League Table: No 7 – Attacking performance versus expected goals
How Manchester United are underperforming, Spurs and Liverpool are overperforming, and why Crystal Palace could be even higher than they are
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6679514/2025/10/02/the-alternative-premier-league-table-expected-goals
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