France unleashed: reinvention could earn Deschamps all-time great status The France head coach has found a way to get the best out of his glittering attack and has a second World Cup triumph in sight The Guardian - UK · Jul 13
‘My Dream’—Antoine Griezmann Outlines Orlando City Goals As MLS Debut Looms The 2018 World Cup champion scored in a friendly against the Tampa Bay Rowdies ahead of his MLS debut. Sports Illustrated · Jul 11
Kylian Mbappé embraces leadership role for France to urge team humility Didier Deschamps’ decision to give the inspirational forward the captaincy has paid off with no complacency on their run to the semi-finals The Guardian - UK · Jul 10
The lasting legacy Didier Deschamps and France could leave with another World Cup crown Greatest of all time status is within reach for Deschamps and his side – though Morocco will pose a huge challenge The Independent UK · Jul 9
What Next for Julian Alvarez After Going Public With Transfer ‘Dream’? All the pressure is now on Atlético Madrid. Sports Illustrated · Jun 23
The Ultimate World Cup Finishing Performance: Kylian Mbappe in 2022 The World Cup has witnessed the world’s best forwards at their peak over the years. Sports Illustrated · Jun 12
The France puzzle standing between Didier Deschamps and World Cup immortality WORLD CUP 2026: With immense talent in Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and Michael Olise, France can blow teams away, and Didier Deschamps has the ammunition for a famous last stand in New York, writes Richard Jolly The Independent UK · Jun 10
Didier Deschamps: ‘Mbappé knows that when he speaks, he speaks for all the players’ Questioned in France but championed from afar, the departing head coach has forged a legacy that no one – bar, perhaps, himself – would dare dispute The Guardian - UK · Jun 9
Barcelona’s 10 Most Expensive Signings of All Time Barcelona have never been scared of spending big in the transfer market despite a mixed bag of results. Sports Illustrated · May 30
Pele, Maradona or Messi at No 1? The 50 greatest players in World Cup history WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN: With two weeks until the 23rd men’s Fifa World Cup in North America, The Independent sports team ranks the top-50 players in the tournament’s history – and now it’s time for the top-10 reveal. The Independent UK · May 26
The player who chugged a beer on the field and Phil Neville returns to Miami: MLS weekend wrap Also: Guilherme helps Houston lift off, Wilfried Zaha strikes back and Orlando City bide their time as Antoine Griezmann waits The Guardian - US · May 18
Griezmann, Lewandowski Give Emotional Farewells in Final Home Matches The Atlético Madrid and Barcelona stars both depart this summer after successful careers at their clubs. Sports Illustrated · May 18
Camavinga, Griezmann shocking omissions as France FIFA WC squad named France's FIFA World Cup squad is out. Eduardo Camavinga and Antoine Griezmann are surprisingly excluded. Robin Risser and Maxence Lacroix receive call-ups. Coach Didier Deschamps explains Camavinga's absence due to his club season and competition. Kylian Mbappe remains a key player. Many new faces will experience the World Cup for… The Economic Times · May 15
France’s 2018 World Cup Winning Squad: Where Are They Now? France’s 2018 World Cup-winning squad was truly stacked with world-class talent. Sports Illustrated · May 12
Evening Standard · May 11 Champions League final referee confirmed as Arsenal get familiar face Lead official for Budapest showpiece has refereed the Gunners four times previously, including twice this season
Sports Illustrated · May 7 ‘Predetermined’—Arsenal, UEFA Face Wild Corruption Claims From Madrid Mayor Atlético Madrid were vexed at the officials after their Champions League exit to Arsenal.
The Guardian - UK · May 6 As Griezmann exits, could this also be the end of Simeone’s era at Atlético? The Champions League semi-final defeat to Arsenal could usher in a period of intense change at the club, but whether their long-serving coach will stick around is an open question
The Independent UK · May 6 Simeone leads Atletico Madrid outcry after penalty appeals ignored in Arsenal defeat Giuliano Simeone made a pointed post on social media after his side were denied two penalty appeals in their defeat to Arsenal
The Guardian - UK · May 5 Arsenal 1-0 Atlético Madrid (agg: 2-1): Champions League player ratings Matteo Ruggeri fails in his unenviable job of marking Bukayo Saka who delivered when it mattered most
The Independent UK · May 5 The Arsenal blueprint that ground down Atletico Madrid – and could take them to Champions League glory Arsenal 1-0 Atletico Madrid (2-1 agg.): Bukayo Saka’s goal settled a tense tie with Atletico Madrid to set up a clash with Bayern Munich or PSG
The Guardian - UK · May 5 Bukayo Saka edges Arsenal past Atlético Madrid to reach Champions League final Bukayo Saka’s first-half goal edged Arsenal into the Champions League final with a 1-0 home victory over Atlético Madrid to progress 2-1 on aggregate
The Guardian - UK · May 5 Bullish Arteta urges Arsenal to ‘make next step’ as Atlético battle resumes A first Champions League final in 20 years is within touching distance, but a difficult tie is not over yet
The Independent UK · May 4 Diego Simeone dismisses superstition claims over Atletico Madrid hotel switch for Arsenal showdown Atletico Madrid have decided to stay at the different hotel to the one they used for their 4-0 defeat against Arsenal in October
Evening Standard · May 4 Diego Simeone explains Atletico Madrid hotel change ploy for Arsenal second leg Head coach laughed off suggestions that he was bowing to superstition
The Guardian - US · Apr 30 Champions League review: a stone-cold classic, Díaz’s perfect timing and a defensive puritan The first leg of the semi-finals produced a nine-goal thriller and a tense evening in Madrid. Next week’s matches are set to be a treat