Tom Burrows @TBurrows16
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Thomas Tuchel's proactive disaster. My piece from Atlanta: nytimes.com/athletic/74429…
FIFA is targeting half-time during the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium to last no longer than 20 minutes. FIFA has previously said the performance will be 11 minutes long and described it as a “landmark celebration at the intersection of sport, music and global impact.” World football’s governing body, however, is yet to reveal the total length of half-time during the final, although multiple sources have told The Athletic they are targeting it to last around 20 minutes. More from @Dan_Sheldon and @AdamCrafton_ ⬇️ bit.ly/4pkFsm9
NEW: Aston Villa have struck an agreement with Visit Rwanda as the new front-of-shirt sponsor. Club sources say the partnership is worth up to £20million a year if bonuses are met and is the most lucrative in #AVFC's history. Story on @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/74348…
Michael Olise is a very different kind of footballer — playing, thinking and speaking about the game unlike anyone else. This is what makes him special: ■ Unique pre-match ritual ■ Ballet dancer’s jump ■ IQ of 127 and love of chess ■ Stubborn streak that annoyed Vieira ■ Passes that nobody else can see 📝 @stujames75 🔗 nyti.ms/4eZj26q
🚨 Man City pushing hard for Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille. High among 18yo’s suitors (#PSG not in contention) & while others favour season on loan at #LOSC, #MCFC would integrate now. Price ~€100m + Morocco int’l expected to make decision soon @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/74423…
What next for the World Cup’s cult heroes and breakout stars? For some, it is the excitement of a big move to a new club, but for others, it is back down to earth in lower league football. From Vozinha to Folarin Balogun and Johan Manzambi to Lionel Mpasi, @TBurrows16 takes a look at what the future has in store for some of the stars of this summer’s tournament. 🔗 nyti.ms/4faROZw
Michael Edwards has stepped down as FSG's CEO of football. He leaves with one year remaining on his contract. Owners unlikely to recruit a replacement with FSG president Mike Gordon set to resume control of running football operations. nytimes.com/athletic/74362…
‘Michael’s Michael, he is unique’ Brendan Flanagan brought Michael Olise to Reading in 2016 Ten years on - and with Olise one of the stars of this World Cup - we watched last night’s game together + reflected on his rise nytimes.com/athletic/74360…
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'He aspires to be one of the best No 9s in world football' From the Wanstead Flats park pitches to scoring at a World Cup with the USA, I spoke to Folarin Balogun’s former coaches and team-mates to find out about his journey to the biggest stage nytimes.com/athletic/73857…
Breaking: Folarin Balogun will be available to play the USMNT’s round of 16 match against Belgium with his one-game red-card ban suspended. Story with @AdamCrafton_ @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/74234…
Nestory Irankunda was born in a refugee camp in Tanzania after his Burundian parents fled civil war. His friend Mohamed Toure had a similar start to life, born in a refugee camp in Guinea after his parents escaped conflict in Liberia. Both players, and others within the Australia squad, ended up moving to the country as their families searched for a better life. “The Socceroos aren’t just a team," midfielder Jackson Irvine said recently. "We are a reflection of modern Australia.” 📝 @TBurrows16 🔗 nyti.ms/4woxkDA
FIFA sources confirm there is no mechanism to appeal a World Cup red card in their Disciplinary Code. Which seems quite surreal. But it means Balogun will not be able to play Belgium. Free to read @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/74152…
Simon Francis has joined Al Hilal and is leading the club’s transfer activity, with Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes expected to follow his former colleague to the Saudi Pro League side. Hughes, whose Liverpool contract runs through to June 2027, is fully focused on Liverpool’s summer transfer business and supporting the club’s new head coach Andoni Iraola throughout the current market. More from @David_Ornstein, @greggevans40 and @MarioCortegana ⤵️ 🔗 nyti.ms/4eG07xp
Run it back! 🔁 Wonderwall is THE anthem for England at the 2026 World Cup 😍
This has now been confirmed by Coventry City Lampard told club website: 'The spirit and togetherness we created last year was something great to be part of and now we want to continue it' Coventry's return to the PL starts with a trip to Arsenal #PUSB
Have been told #CCFC are close to agreeing a new three year contract for head coach Frank Lampard Lampard won the Championship title with Coventry last season, finishing with 95 points Contract would be until summer 2029 Story follows @JPercyTelegraph nytimes.com/athletic/73758…
▫️Playing as a centre-back aged six ▫️Being released midway through a first trial with Arsenal ▫️The penalty miss that could help him at this World Cup ▫️Why he hired an individual skills coach This is the story of the rise of Folarin Balogun, by team-mates and coaches who have worked with him. 📝 @TBurrows16 🔗 nytimes.com/athletic/73857…
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