Football
UEFA has introduced a new format for the Nations League and for World Cup and European Championship qualifying, inspired by the Champions League
The success of the so-called “Swiss model” has convinced UEFA to extend it to national-team competitions.
Sunderland wants to expand in the US, but not in New York or Los Angeles, instead looking to cities with an industrial character much like Sunderland
The recent tour also offered a chance to assess the brand’s commercial prospects in parts of the US with a distinct character.
Indonesia’s Football Federation signs a development agreement with Ajax to bring the Dutch club’s methods and training model to the country
The Dutch club will send coaches, trainers and executives to Indonesia to share a youth football model renowned around the world.
Crystal Palace wants to expand its training ground, and is evicting a century-old cricket club to make room
New Beckenham Cricket Club survived the bombing raids of the Second World War, but could now disappear—or at least be forced to relocate—because of a Premier League club.
Davide Ancelotti’s first season at Lille has got off to a good start
Despite a string of departures, the Italian coach’s side are top of the table after four matches, thanks to their fluid, easy-on-the-eye football.
Mbappé is among the Ballon d’Or contenders, and Real Madrid is talking about the award again after ignoring it for two years
Florentino Pérez’s club was stung by Vinícius Júnior missing out, but has now decided to push for its number 10 to win the France Football award again.
Alexander Zverev didn’t just win the US Open, he also overcame his demons
After the Roland Garros, the German tennis player won the second Grand Slam of his career on the same court where he had suffered a devastating defeat in 2020.
Thanks to Neymar, who provided the funding and is already effectively acting as an executive, Santos have circumvented a transfer ban and signed Arthur and Coutinho
The Brazilian, sidelined since early September with a thigh injury, has become both an investor and a de facto transfer chief at his own club.
Mikel Arteta says he deliberately sabotaged his players in pre-season to prepare them “for the difficulties they would face during the season”
Could it be punishment for missing out on the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win both the league and Champions League?
The original ‘This is Anfield’ sign was sold at auction for €175,000
The poster, based on an idea by Bill Shankly, belonged to a former youth player and will now go to a lucky British collector.
Martin Baturina’s Champions League breakthrough is the Como project defined
The Croatian midfielder arrived under Fàbregas as raw potential. A year on, he is dictating matches at the highest level.
The player is always the best judge of his peers: an interview with Gianni Grazioli, AIC general director
Despite the changes, those who take the field still have a privileged perspective and a better understanding of the game. That is why the awards presented at the Gran Galà del Calcio AIC are unique in Italian football.