Winning in the rain

The teams, coaches and players beyond Europe’s biggest leagues that we’ll be keeping an eye on during the 2025-26 campaign

The arrival of Xabi Alonso to the Real Madrid dugout adds intrigue to the La Liga title race

Inter and Napoli, Serie A’s leading contenders, both have their strengths and weaknesses

Copa America Femenina and WAFCON both produced thrilling finales, but problems remain

You played for seven clubs across six different countries and captained your nation at two World Cups. What moments stand out from your career? What I appreciate most is that I left my mark at all of

The unlikely village team mounting a shock title challenge and taking Swedish football by storm