Tag: Barcelona
Aitana Bonmati – Barcelona’s ever-present leader who always rises to the challenge
When Barcelona lost the 2022 Women’s Champions League final to Lyon, one player’s face stood out among her team-mates’ anguished expressions.Aitana Bonmati took her...
El Clasico is box office, Spanish football is a total mess – latest chaos explained
It has been a busy week for Spanish football.Sunday’s Clasico saw Real Madrid set one hand on the La Liga trophy after a thrilling...
Luis Rubiales’ dramatic return to Spain: Wiretaps, corruption allegations and an airport arrest
Wednesday was another dramatic day in the saga involving former Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales, as an investigation into alleged corruption during...
How Champions League football might have looked in Sepp Blatter’s 6+5 world
Over the course of his 17 years as the most powerful figure in world football, Sepp Blatter was memorably characterised by the venerable British...
Man City end Arsenal’s cup hopes, Ramirez saves Chelsea – Full Time with Jessy Parker Humphreys
Welcome to Full Time, The Athletic’s women’s football column, a one-stop shop every Monday to discuss the big issues in the game in the UK...
