The Athletic is delighted to announce the release of The Soccer 100, the definitive ranking of the greatest male players to have graced the beautiful game, published by William Morrow. Our carefully ...

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes there is an ongoing “problem” with the development of Academy players in ...

Ian St John was one of Bill Shankly’s most trusted forwards during the 1960s, netting for the Reds at a frightening rate. He ...

One of Chelsea’s key players and an product of their academy’s own design, Reece James is among the highest-paid players in the Premier League. He earns a weekly salary of £250,000 a week at Chelsea – ...