Laura Williamson

“It’s Arsenal. They won’t just ignore it.” Thomas Partey, the allegations and what the club knew For @TheAthleticFC ⬇️ nytimes.com/athletic/64855…

“If you bowl at 100mph, you will be remembered forever.” Mark Wood talks to @Paul_Newman66 about the quest to break cricket’s final frontier and bowl at 100mph. @TheAthletic nytimes.com/athletic/64209…

Welcome to the Women's Euros edition of The Radar. We’ve profiled 25 players for '25, with at least one representative from all 16 competing nations. There are legends of the game, veterans finally getting their chance at a major tournament, the best performers of the past 12…

Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes were thrown together by England's new managing director, Rob Key, in 2022 and took over a team that had become passive and dull. The pair have transformed them in the period since. "I'm incredibly proud of what those two have achieved and the way…

With his beloved Club World Cup about to kick off in Miami this weekend, The Athletic has spoken to dozens of people to gain a clearer impression of FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Is this the delightful underdog story of a football-mad guy who overcame prejudice and humble…

🎫 Fifteen-month queues for visas ⛔️ Travel bans for competing nations 📈 Spiralling costs for fans 💵 Transport funding uncertainly The 2026 World Cup is just a year away, but the planning and organisation are far from finalised. 📝 @AdamCrafton_, @asli_pelit & @melanieanzidei…

▫️ Our big #WC2026 hopes - and fears ▫️ The giants who could fall flat ▫️ Which team can spring a shock? ▫️ Who will win it? With the 2026 World Cup starting one year today, our experts assemble to debate the big issues… and make their predictions ⤵️

Welcome to the first edition of The Transfer DealSheet for the 2025 summer window. This is our weekly guide to the transfer market. ■ @David_Ornstein's One To Watch ■ Arsenal exploring Leroy Sane option ■ Manchester City exploring Rayan Cherki deal

Arsenal beat Barcelona 1-0 in Lisbon to win their first Women's Champions League since 2007. What went wrong for the Catalans? And what does victory mean for Arsenal? nytimes.com/athletic/63728…

So proud of and pleased for this wonderful trio 👏 @TheAthleticFC

🎵 Unlikely squad anthem: Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits ☕️ Coffee bar masterstroke 🗣️ Slot's outburst at half time against Southampton in March From asking "Why me?" last April to becoming the unflappable guiding force behind a Premier League procession, this is how Arne…

🚨 Inter Miami close to agreement with Lionel Messi over contract extension. Existing deal expires at end of 2025 + work ongoing to finalise terms - but talks advanced + expected to sign soon. Would see 37yo lead #IMCF to new stadium in 2026 @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/62694…

BREAKING: Inter Miami hold Kevin De Bruyne's MLS discovery rights, per sources. That gives Lionel Messi's team the inside track to sign the Manchester City star if he comes to MLS this summer. Details: nytimes.com/athletic/62560…

🔴 Arteta's influence and Josh Kroenke's role ⚪️ Why chemistry with Arteta will be key 🔴 The language barrier and room for Ayto to stay? ⚪️ Interest in Olabe, Ashworth and Scuro Inside the deal to appoint Berta as sporting director ⬇️ 📝 @gunnerblog 🔗…

How does your age impact what you think and feel about your football club? We put it to the test by getting four Arsenal supporters together to have a chat for @TheAthleticFC. (Lovely idea from @ArtdeRoche ❤️) nytimes.com/athletic/61666…

🍯 Banana and honey sandwiches. 🧘 Meditation. 🐕 Puzzled dog walkers. Read as @TheAthletic accessed all areas throughout our historic Las Vegas trip, including training, team meetings and matchday. 👇 @PJBuckingham | #WWRL #VivaLasVegas nytimes.com/athletic/61692…

In August 2023, Spain forward Jenni Hermoso's life changed. But not in the way it should have. From the pitch in Sydney to the hills of south Spain, to the court room of Madrid. The full story of the trial of former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales... 🎧⬇️

Everton are considering making Goodison Park the new home for the club’s women’s team. Nothing signed off yet. Legacy Project still on table. TFG serious about investing in women’s team. Walton Hall Park limiting in doing so. Full story @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/61663…