Nobody could have foreseen the impact that Scott McTominay would make during his debut season at Napoli, surely not even ...

Paul Pogba's performances have been questioned but he is repeatedly judged by his transfer fee rather than his circumstances at Manchester United ...

Napoli defeats Sorrento 4-0, securing their third preseason win after victories against Catanzaro and Girona. The goals for ...

Napoli wins 4-0 against Sorrento and achieves its third preseason victory, after those obtained against Catanzaro and Girona.

A year ago, he was barely on the radar, let alone on a Ballon d'Or shortlist: But today, Scott McTominay is not only the ...

The 2025/26 Serie A season is shaping up to be a riveting test of ambition, tactical evolution, and pure footballing drama.

Kevin De Bruyne’s surprising transfer to Napoli in summer 2025 has sent shockwaves through the football world. At 34, many wonder if the Belgian maestro can still perform at a world-class level or if ...

Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay earned himself a place on the short list for the 2025 Ballon d'Or award, but which other under-the-radar players made it over the past decade?

As the 2025 Ballon d’Or approaches, football finds itself in the midst of one of the most competitive and unpredictable races ...

PSG's Dembélé, Barca’s Yamal, and Liverpool's Salah headline the wide-open 2025 Ballon d’Or race after Rodri's injury absence.

Another star-studded Ballon d'Or nominees list has been announced. So The Athletic’s experts made their cases for who should ...

Ousmane Dembele, Lamine Yamal and Mohamed Salah headlined the nominations for the 2025 men’s Ballon d’Or. Dembele has been tipped as the favourite to lift the prestigious individual prize after ...