What should Tottenham do about Igor Tudor?
We asked five of our writers:
1️⃣ Sack him
2️⃣ Sack him
3️⃣ Sack him
4️⃣ Sack him
5️⃣ Sack him
They go into more detail here ⬇️
Tottenham Hotspur have lost four out of four under Igor Tudor and it's just getting worse.
They are only a point above the relegation zone in the Premier League and were thrashed 5-2 by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
So, what should Spurs do now?
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Wrexham 2-4 Chelsea (after extra time). A thrilling FA Cup tie and a fantastic occasion. Immediate post-match briefing with
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I think it will be a huge success commercially (attendances, viewing figures, revenue, all of that) but I agree the format is a real concern. Very little jeopardy. 72 games to get from 48 teams to 32. Another 16 games to get down to the last 16. By the time it really gets going, it'll be nearly over
I sometimes felt Ruben Amorim channelled the spirit of Mark Goldbridge
World Cup 2026. One hundred days to go. So much uncertainty and cause for apprehension
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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: The World Cup is supposed to inspire hope and unity. This one feels different, our columnist writes. “The greatest event that humanity, mankind, has ever seen and will ever see” is at risk of being consumed by geopolitical tension. nyti.ms/3OFmvfP
The USA/Canada/Mexico 2026 World Cup bid was built around "unity, certainty and opportunity". There was so much cause for optimism back then.
With 101 days to go, there could hardly be less unity and less certainty — locally, regionally or globally
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It has been curious over the past few seasons to see Chelsea, of all clubs, not just adopting the Arsene Wenger model of the late 2000s and early 2010s but taking it to such an extreme.
@oliverkay.bsky.social looks at how Chelsea have traded places with Arsenal ⤵️
Free to read: nyti.ms/4rJBbJe
It's week 28 of @theathleticfc.bsky.social Premier League predictions challenge, in which I am now trailing the subscribers as well as six-year-old Wilfred.
We've all gone for Arsenal to beat Chelsea tomorrow... and we're not holding out much hope for Spurs at Fulham
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Happy 10 yrs of Gianni at FIFA, to all that celebrate (on the official anniversary).
Here’s an audio journey for you that I did for @theathleticfc.bsky.social - featuring @mjslater.bsky.social @oliverkay.bsky.social @adamcrafton.bsky.social & many more.
"The sun king", "an empty suit", Donald Trump's "great friend", "sort of the king of soccer... I guess… in a certain way"
Ten years ago this week Gianni Infantino became FIFA president, pledging to "restore the image and the respect of FIFA"
It's been ... a ride
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James Milner is now the all-time record holder for Premier League appearances.
It's one of many significant achievements in his career, but not the one he'd prefer to be remembered for.
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James Milner starts for Brighton at Brentford, his 654th Prem Lge appearance, breaking Gareth Barry’s record.
“To be honest, I’d rather be remembered for winning every domestic trophy with two clubs or winning the Champs Lge or scoring in the Prem Lge for Leeds at 16”
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It’s week 27 of @TheAthleticFC Premier League predictions challenge, in which I take on (and am frequently embarrassed by) a guest subscriber, an algorithm and a six-year-old.
(Not so much the algorithm actually)
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Thank you 👍
An ugly night in Lisbon: not just an allegation that Vinicius Jnr was racially abused by an opponent, but the hostility that greeted him thereafter, monkey gestures in the crowd and the painfully familiar rush to accuse him of bringing it upon himself
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Agree x2. Even 85 points would require e.g. W10 D2 L0 from this point, which is a better run than they've had at any point over the last two seasons. Arsenal could get to 85 points with W8 D3 L1 — and their sights should be higher than that. I still fancy Arsenal, but far less strongly than I did
Personally I really think physicality and spirit are the least of their worries. And I wouldn't worry about Arteta's histrionics; not many title-winning coaches are models of composure on the touchline. Interesting to see if City can do what they've done before. If they do, I'll worry for Arsenal
Seeing the usual hysteria (whether glee or panic) about Arsenal. Personally I still fancy them to do it, but I'm doubting that for the first time in months.
It's not a question of "bottle". It's a question of approach. It's low-risk, which is ... risky
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He's going to end my career ...
Carlo Ancelotti is set to sign a new four-year contract with the Brazilian Football Confederation, keeping him as head coach of the nation through to 2030.
Exclusive from Mario Cortegana ⤵️
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“The mental side is the biggest thing. That thing of, ‘I don’t really feel like it today’, I’ve never really had that. It’s having that drive to keep doing it.”
James Milner, the Prem Lge appearance record & a story of drive, relentlessness & total dedication.
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On February 7 2001, Manchester United and the New York Yankees, two of the biggest names in the business, announced a partnership.
This is the story of that day, why it might have been a missed opportunity - and a push for the Steinbrenner family to buy Manchester United.
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In Feb 2001 Manchester United and New York Yankees launched an alliance likened to “bringing together Coca-Cola and Pepsi.”
But it never got past first base. 25 years on, those involved look back on an idea ahead of its time… and a missed opportunity #mufc #yankees
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It’s week 25 of @theathleticfc.bsky.social Premier League predictions, where I take on a guest subscriber, an algorithm and... six-year-old Wilfred, who's just knocked me off the top of the table 😱
This week's predictions — and Wilf shares the secrets of his success
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absurd. And the breaks in play aren’t just “stoppages” (which are impossible to make up for in any case). They break the rhythm of the game to a ridiculous extent. It’s mad that it is only becoming a debating point now, but some of what we’re seeing now is ridiculous
later for this piece www.nytimes.com/athletic/671... and it was … a hard watch for the most part. I’ve always hated the idea of the clock stopping every time the ball goes out of play; it really shouldn’t be necessary. But the amount of time being lost to set pieces, VAR checks, “injuries” etc is ->
Yeah, watching it, it felt like they were playing without a ball for the first 15 minutes. Three players down for treatment didn’t help. It was very similar to the second half of the game at SJP — which I know a lot of people thought was fantastic entertainment, but I watched it again a few weeks ->
