Alex Brodie

St Neots

Chief Sub Editor at The Athletic

Content editor @theathleticfc, @LutonTown fan, previously homepage editor @skysports

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Articles

Donald Trump says 2026 World Cup spot for Russia could be 'incentive' for them to end Ukraine war

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Alex Brodie

U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that Russia's men's national team being allowed into the qualification process for the 2026 World Cup could be an incentive for the country to end the war in Ukraine. Since their illegal invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russia's national teams and domestic clubs have been suspended by FIFA and UEFA, which respectively govern world and European soccer.
Cristiano Ronaldo's son, 14, called up to Portugal youth team for first time

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Alex Brodie

Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son Cristiano dos Santos has been called up to the Portugal Under-15 squad for the first time. The 14-year-old is part of the youth setup of Al Nassr, the Saudi Pro League side where his father plays. Portugal's Under-15 side will play against Japan, Greece, England and one other opponent in the Vlatko Markovic International Tournament, in Croatia, between May 13 and 18.
Arsenal fans protest against club's Visit Rwanda deal with 'Visit Tottenham' campaign

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Alex Brodie

A group of Arsenal supporters have protested against the club's 'Visit Rwanda' sponsorship and called for the deal to be ended before next season. Gunners For Peace has launched a video mocking the sponsorship, entitled 'Visit Tottenham', the club's local north London rivals. The campaign group will hand out armbands before the men's match against Crystal Palace on Wednesday, with the idea being that supporters will cover the 'Visit Rwanda' label on the sleeves of the club's shirt.
Jamie Vardy apologises to Leicester fans for 's*** show' relegation season

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Alex Brodie

Jamie Vardy has apologised to Leicester City fans for a "total embarrassment" of a season that has resulted in relegation and ended as a "s*** show". The club's drop from the Premier League back to Championship was confirmed on Sunday after a 1-0 defeat at home to Liverpool. It was their ninth home match in a row without a goal, an English record.
Premier League amends PSR rules amid Leicester City dispute

4 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Chris Weatherspoon |Alex Brodie

The Premier League has moved to tighten its financial rules amid an ongoing arbitration dispute with Leicester City. The wording around its profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) has been amended and appears to directly relate to the arbitration case centring around Leicester's losses during the three-year accounting period ending in 2022-23 and whether it fell under EFL or Premier League jurisdiction.
Luis Enrique 'delighted' Marco Asensio can play against PSG for Aston Villa

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Alex Brodie

Luis Enrique says he is "delighted" Marco Asensio can play against Paris Saint-Germain for Aston Villa in their Champions League quarter-final tie. Asensio, 29, is on loan at the Premier League club from PSG and is available to line up against his parent club. Under UEFA rules, clubs are not allowed to apply "any influence" on which players opposition clubs select, whereas in the Premier League players loaned between clubs in the division cannot play against their parent club.
Peter Vermes and Sporting KC part ways ending longest coaching tenure in MLS

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Alex Brodie

Sporting KC and manager Peter Vermes have mutually agreed to part ways, bringing to an end the longest tenure as head coach in MLS. The 58-year-old will also vacate his role as chief soccer officer while Kerry Zavagnin will be Sporting's interim head coach. Vermes was appointed sporting director in 2006 and head coach in 2009. He led Sporting to the 2013 MLS Cup as well as three U.S. Open Cup victories in 2012, 2015 and 2017.
Argentina qualify for 2026 World Cup after Bolivia draw with Uruguay

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Alex Brodie

Argentina have qualified for the 2026 World Cup and will defend their title in the expanded tournament next summer across the United States, Mexico and Canada. The South American nation, who won the 2022 World Cup by beating France on penalties in the final in Qatar led by Lionel Messi, join the three host nations alongside Japan, New Zealand and Iran in the 48-team competition.
Kirsty Coventry becomes first woman, first African to be elected IOC president

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Alex Brodie

Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the first woman president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The 41-year-old Zimbabwean was chosen over six other candidates, including Lord Sebastian Coe, the two-time 1500m Olympic gold medallist and president of World Athletics and Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr, the 65-year-old IOC vice-president and son of the seventh IOC president, Juan Antonio Samaranch. She will become the 10th president, succeeding Thomas Bach, who will remain in post until June.
Dougie Freedman to leave role as Crystal Palace sporting director

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Alex Brodie

Dougie Freedman is leaving his role as Crystal Palace sporting director, the club has confirmed. The 50-year-old, who also played for and managed the south London club, has built a strong reputation since taking on the role in 2017. Freedman's exit will come as a blow to Palace, as the Scot played a key role in the signings of Eberechi Eze from Queens Park Rangers, Michael Olise (now at Bayern Munich) from Reading and Adam Wharton from Blackburn Rovers among many others.