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The Football Weekend Manifesto

Sharp conversations, thoughtful commentary, on-the-ground reporting.

Jun 7 •

Modrić to Milan Is Perfect — and an Indictment

What does the 39-year-old Croatian legend's potential transfer tell us about Serie A?

Jun 16 •

The Very Important Tournament

The Club World Cup is cynical and superficial, a project that reflects its creators.

Jun 13 •

Redemption for the Nations League

The Final Four in Europe served up a classic mini-tournament.

Jun 8 •

England & Brazil Are Taking Way Bigger Risks Than the USMNT

The age of the foreign national team manager will test the power of football dogma.

Jun 5 •

The Football Weekend

The Football Weekend

Sharp coverage of the world's game. Chats with football's big names and great minds, thoughtful commentary, and on-the-ground reporting from marquee venues.

CATHEDRALS

Bologna's Football Cathedral Is a Layer Cake of Contradictions

It's a fascist monument that's beloved in a lefty town, and soon it will be transformed once more.

May 29 •

Has Anfield Lost Its Formidable Atmosphere?

I can only speak to my own experience under the lights in Liverpool on a Tuesday night.

Mar 19 •

What Everton Will Leave Behind at Goodison Park

Ahead of the last Merseyside derby at Everton's home since 1892, a requiem for "the last of the great signature old stadiums."

Feb 12 •

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Mexico vs USA (Feat. Kasey Keller)

The longtime USMNT goalkeeper joins up to talk Mauricio Pochettino, American expectations, and the possible financial ramifications of this appointment.

Oct 11, 2024 •

Champagne Bundesliga (Feat. Derek Rae)

BAYERN MUNICH vs BAYER LEVERKUSEN is elite continental fare. Plus: the Madrid derby, the Petroderby, and Man United host Tottenham.

Sep 27, 2024 •

The Champions League Final (Feat. Clive Tyldesley)

Borussia Dortmund vs. Real Madrid in the big one.

May 31, 2024 •

Championship Sunday (Feat. Robbie Earle)

The title race goes to the final day with Man City in the driver's seat. Arsenal need a win—and a favor from West Ham.

May 17, 2024 •

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