The Athletic’s weekly live coverage: World Cup draw, F1 finale and more

Our live coverage this week includes the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the finale of the F1 season and plenty more ...

Who is Rio Ferdinand, World Cup draw host? The soccer, the drugs ban and the many memes

Amid lots of big-name U.S. sports stars, an Englishman who retired 10 years ago will take centre stage in Washington D.C. on Friday ...
World Soccer Talk

UEFA hits Athletic Bilbao with 10-month doping ban for key player in Champions League setback

© Fran Santiago/Getty ImagesYerai Alvarez of Athletic Club reacts during the Copa del Rey semifinal 2nd leg match between Granada CF and Athletic Club at Estadio ...