Every football story that matters. Breaking news. In-depth analysis. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletichttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mm2ykwchmj2dWest Ham United needed something against Newcastle United, but leave St. James' Park empty-handed. Their 3-1 defeat leaves Nuno Espirito Santo's side two points off Tottenham Hotspur, and with an inferior goal difference. Roberto De Zerbi's side play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.17 May 2026 18:29 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm2ykwchmj2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mm2x55ghhf2wTaty Castellanos has pulled one back for West Ham United — and what a goal it is. It's a long ball up to the Argentine, and his first-time shot loops over Nick Pope.17 May 2026 18:04 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm2x55ghhf2whttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mm2wi5ygqz2pAre West Ham United lucky not to be a player down? Tomas Soucek was seen kicking Bruno Guimaraes while the Brazilian was down on the floor.17 May 2026 17:52 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm2wi5ygqz2phttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mm2vnfbvyy2dSix of Brentford’s Premier League goals this season have come via throw-ins, more than any other side, with Stoke City in 2008-09 the last side to benefit from more in a top-flight campaign (nine). [OptaJoe]17 May 2026 17:37 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm2vnfbvyy2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mm2vf4a3nx2uNo English player has scored more Premier League goals this season than Leeds United's Dominic Calvert-Lewin (14, level with Morgan Gibbs-White and Ollie Watkins). [OptaJoe]17 May 2026 17:32 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm2vf4a3nx2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mm2ueoeyuj2bDo you think Newcastle United should have had a penalty? The ball hit the arm of Tomas Soucek from Bruno Guimaraes' delivery, but VAR saw no wrongdoing.17 May 2026 17:14 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm2ueoeyuj2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mm2tc3wg2w2wWest Ham United, desperately in need of a result against Newcastle United, are 2-0 down in 20 minutes. Nick Woltemade opened the scoring before William Osula doubled his side's lead. A huge effort needed from Nuno Espirito Santo's side to get something from this game.17 May 2026 16:55 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm2tc3wg2w2whttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mm2ooahd352wInter and Napoli have qualified for next season's Champions League - who will be joining them from Italy? Milan and Roma occupy the remaining two spots, with Como two points behind them in fifth. Luciano Spalletti's Juventus were knocked down to sixth following defeat against Fiorentina.17 May 2026 15:32 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm2ooahd352whttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mm2hvatvrk2aManchester United secure third in the Premier League with a 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest. But this game will be remembered for much more. Bruno Fernandes levelled the assist record for a Premier League season, while Matheus Cunha’s goal stood despite the ball coming off Bryan Mbeumo’s arm.17 May 2026 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm2hvatvrk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mm2h7xzzdk2aBruno Fernandes levels the Premier League record for most assists in a single season. His cross for Bryan Mbeumo’s goal against Nottingham Forest means he has reached 20 assists in the 2025-26 campaign. It moves him level with Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.17 May 2026 13:19 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm2h7xzzdk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mm2e5bpigk2zRasmus Hojlund will join Napoli in a permanent €44million transfer from Manchester United this summer, after the Italian club secured Champions League qualification for next season. ✍️ @colinmillar.bsky.social and @mjcritchley.bsky.social This story is available to read for free: bit.ly/3PLXO1Z17 May 2026 12:24 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm2e5bpigk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mlzxjzmu5s2pXabi Alonso has been appointed Chelsea manager on a four-year contract. “Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in world football and it fills me with immense pride to become manager of this great club,” Alonso said in a Chelsea statement. FREE TO READ: bit.ly/4wyIyWH17 May 2026 08:38 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlzxjzmu5s2phttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mlyejdsrcs2kA total agreement has been reached for Xabi Alonso to become the new Chelsea manager. Alonso, 44, visited London early last week and has accepted the opportunity. More from @david-ornstein.bsky.social https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7272415/?source=bsky_uk16 May 2026 17:25 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlyejdsrcs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mlyaq4huy22xAntoine Semenyo’s delightful flick proves the difference for Manchester City in the FA Cup final. Victory in 2026 comes almost eight years since his debut in the competition - a 2-0 first-round win over Metropolitan Police.16 May 2026 16:17 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlyaq4huy22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mly7shnbhk2kIt is third time lucky for Pep Guardiola and Manchester City in the FA Cup final. After losing at this stage in the two previous editions, City beat Chelsea 1-0 to win their third FA Cup under Guardiola. It takes his trophy total with Manchester City to 20 - but is that plenty for Pep?16 May 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mly7shnbhk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mly2jrklxg2eChelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez is wearing a skull cap in the FA Cup final after his clash with Morgan Gibbs-White in the recent game against Nottingham Forest. Remind you of anyone?16 May 2026 14:27 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mly2jrklxg2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mlxl3typ6s2nJose Mourinho is set to meet Real Madrid president Florentino Perez next week with an expectation he will complete a deal to become the club’s new head coach. More from @david-ornstein.bsky.social & Mario Cortegana https://bit.ly/4ua3Zfe16 May 2026 09:50 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlxl3typ6s2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mlwdrkonkc2hFew places carry the presence of New York. But this summer, the stage will stretch beyond the city into New Jersey, where eight World Cup games, including the final, will be played. Dean Jones on all you need to know about the New York New Jersey Stadium. Supported by Stub Hub bit.ly/4eLisJR15 May 2026 22:07 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlwdrkonkc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mlw7vvuefc2jAston Villa will return to the Champions League next season. Their 4-2 victory over Liverpool, wrapped up with a beautiful finish from John McGinn, secures their place in the competition for the 2026/27 season.15 May 2026 20:57 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlw7vvuefc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mlw66uzbx22jTwo goals at the start of the second half mean Aston Villa now lead Liverpool 2-1. Virgil van Dijk headed Arne Slot’s side level before a slip from Dominik Szoboszlai allowed Morgan Rogers to play Ollie Watkins through on goal to restore Villa’s lead.15 May 2026 20:27 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlw66uzbx22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mlvwx4575226Manchester United and Michael Carrick have reached a broad agreement for the Englishman to become the club’s permanent head coach. More from @david-ornstein.bsky.social https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7276714/?source=bsky_uk15 May 2026 18:17 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvwx4575226https://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mlvriyhbuc2hNottingham Forest plan to show their faith in Vitor Pereira by handing the head coach a new long-term contract. More from @david-ornstein.bsky.social https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7282234/?source=bsky_uk15 May 2026 16:40 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvriyhbuc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mlvqxlzhk62wSoccer was once an afterthought in Atlanta. Now, it is one of the most exciting sports in town. Eight World Cup matches, including a semifinal, will be played there this summer. @felipecardenas.bsky.social guides you through the city. Brought to you by Capital One. bit.ly/4ud0i8u15 May 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvqxlzhk62w