How to become an international team; who should join the Club World Cup?

The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) newsletter. Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox. Hello! World Cup qualifying isn’t lighting Brazil’s fire. Greenland would just like a shot at it. On the way: A long road: Geography, politics and admin: How to build an international […]

Jon Moss: How to improve VAR, Coote controversy and Klopp’s ‘gamechanging’ call

Jon Moss is attempting to sum up English football’s complicated relationship with video assistant referees (VAR), five years on from playing a role in their introduction. “VAR is like a naughty kid at school,” says the former Premier League official. “He can be really good all week. And then he’ll punch someone at playtime. ‘Oh, […]

How to watch today’s Premier League game for free

Emile Smith Rowe of Fulham gestures on the pitch during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Fulham FC at Old Trafford on August 16, 2024 in Manchester, England.  Michael Regan/Getty Images The 2024-5 Premier League season has begun with top-tier matches scheduled through May 2025. Premier League matches this season will air […]

How to watch Copa America final, preview – NBC 6 South Florida

The 2024 Copa America Final is set. Lionel Messi and Argentina punched their ticket first Tuesday after beating Canada in the semifinal. Messi scored the second goal in the 2-0 win for his first of the tournament, while Julian Alvarez netted the opener. Argentina haven’t been challenged much in its run to the final except […]