@AliRampling

Deputy News Editor @TheAthleticFC | Ex Women’s Football Editor, 90min

Joined September 2019
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Megan Feringa@megan_feringaAug 3
Head coach Marc Skinner leaves Manchester United after termination of contract by mutual agreement. @anantaajith @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7487501…

Manchester United and Marc Skinner agree to mutually terminate head coach’s contract (Gift Article)

Sources close to the situation said Skinner had offered his resignation before reaching an agreement with the club.

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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle United. All parties initially chose to continue but 48yo has informed #NUFC of decision to take break & will depart after 5yrs as head coach. Matthias Jaissle of Al Ahli lined up as replacement @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7479597…

Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle United, Matthias Jaissle poised to replace him

The 48-year-old, who led Newcastle to their first trophy in 70 years with the 2025 Carabao Cup, has made the decision himself.

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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea reach verbal agreement with Aston Villa to sign Morgan Rogers⁠. Bid of £117m accepted by #AVFC & being finalised. 6+1y contract, medical Monday⁠. #AFC interested but 23yo attacker wanted #CFC; Xabi Alonso instrumental @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/6390212…

Chelsea reach verbal agreement for £117m Morgan Rogers transfer

Arsenal were also interested in a move for the England international, but he has chosen Chelsea as his preferred destination.

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Dan Sheldon@Dan_Sheldon_Jun 12
🚨 Exclusive: Thomas Partey is unavailable to play in Ghana’s opening World Cup match against Panama in Canada on June 17 as he has been denied entry to the country. Full story @TheAthleticFC: nytimes.com/athletic/7354492…

Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada, unable to play in Ghana’s World Cup opener (Gift Article)

Ghana are set to open their tournament at Toronto's BMO Field against Panama on Wednesday, June 17.

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Tomás@tomas_hillMay 6
‘Hang it in the Louvre’ has never felt so apt. Since 2024, Parisian art school students have designed PSG’s Champions League posters. From a Van Gogh tribute to fresh views of the game, the results have been impressive. Free to read @TheAthleticFC⬇️ nytimes.com/athletic/7252920…

Meet the art schools designing Champions League posters for Paris Saint-Germain (Gift Article)

The posters have been shared on PSG’s social media accounts and have received almost six million views across various channels

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Megan Feringa@megan_feringaFeb 10
“They've broken Chelsea.” “A masterpiece torn apart.” Inside CFCW “mess”: Green's exit, club's “disgraceful” email to players, leadership interference from men' side, recruitment failings, staff division + more @reallycerys @charlotteharpur @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7034334…

Chelsea Women in crisis: A critical exit, player confusion and the role of the men’s sporting...

The departure of Paul Green as head of women's football is a major moment for the club, who have endured an unusually difficult season

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Guillermo Rai
@GuillermoRai_Jan 24
🚩EXCL: Real Madrid's Bernabéu Stadium is set to host another NFL game in 2026 -with more planned for the near future. Decision expected to be announced in the coming days and is not influenced by the neighbors' complaints about noise. @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/6995625…

NFL set for return to Real Madrid’s Bernabeu in 2026: Sources

Sources briefed on negotiations indicated the NFL and Madrid are considering hosting more matches at the stadium beyond 2026.

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Stuart James@stujames75Jan 16
What’s it like being a football manager? I spent a month with Bristol City’s Gerhard Struber to find out. 🍱 Canteen mutiny 🤝 Half-time handshakes 🏃‍♂️ Run Forrest 👖 Blue jeans 🧳 Living out of a suitcase 🧑‍✈️ Flying lessons 💔 Home alone 🍎 Pint of Natch nytimes.com/athletic/6971149…

Inside the real life of a football manager

The Athletic spent a month with a head coach in the most volatile and unpredictable league in English football: the Championship

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David Ornstein
@David_OrnsteinJan 5
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim as head coach. 40yo Portuguese informed of decision & goes with immediate effect after 14 months following breakdown in relations. Darren Fletcher expected to take over #MUFC on interim basis @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/6594285…

Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim after 14 months in charge

Former midfielder and current Under-18s coach Darren Fletcher will now take over on an interim basis.

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🚨 EXCL: Enzo Maresca high among candidates Manchester City considering in case Pep Guardiola exits next summer. #MCFC advancing contingency work for possibility of manager change - 45yo #CFC coach prominent alongside other potential options @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/6896778…

Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca high on Manchester City’s list in event of Pep Guardiola exit

City are advancing contingency planning as there is a growing anticipation of this being the Catalan manager's last season.

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What does it take to make a #Lioness? Downsizing houses, bank loans, hours of driving, juggling jobs, so tired that you sleep in meetings. Thank you to the families for speaking so openly & trusting @TheAthleticFC @KatieWhyatt @SJohnsonSport nytimes.com/athletic/6506473…

The making of a Lioness – as told by their parents: Extra jobs, bank loans and sleeping in meetings

The families of England players talk to The Athletic about the challenges and sacrifices involved in their daughters' journeys to the top

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Ronnie Gibbons was the Fulham Ladies captain. She says she was twice shut in a room with Mohamed Al Fayed, the owner of her football club, at Harrods and he sexually abused her. “I was used.” This is her story: nytimes.com/athletic/5851577 With @David_Ornstein for @TheAthleticFC

Mohamed Al Fayed accused of sexually assaulting Fulham Ladies captain at Harrods: ‘I was used’

Ronnie Gibbons was twice shut in a room on her own with the Fulham FC and Harrods owner - this is her story

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Topless Englishmen are singing about Scotland getting battered. Everywhere you look people are drinking. Music is blaring. It's 2pm. Welcome to Benidorm on Euros final day, home to surely the biggest concentration of England and Spain fans anywhere outside of Berlin. @TimSpiers

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Arsenal interested in signing #Lioness Keira Walsh from Barcelona. Walsh has 1 yr left on her contract. The WSL club may be interested but whether a fee or contract can be agreed is another matter. @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/5564712…

Arsenal interested in signing Keira Walsh from Barcelona

Arsenal are interested in signing England international Keira Walsh from Barcelona. Walsh, who joined the Catalan side from Manchester City in 2022 for a then-world record transfer fee in a deal...

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🚨 For the first time ever, a players union has filed a criminal complaint against a football club over alleged 'bullying and harassment' of players. Comes amid @FIFPRO warnings of 'widespread' behaviour across sport and renewed awareness @TheAthleticFC theathletic.com/5293731/2024…

Union takes criminal action against club for first time as footballers fight ‘widespread’ abuse of...

A players' union has launched criminal action against a club for the first time in an attempt to stop footballers from being treated badly

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Chelsea make contract offer to Lyon head coach Sonia Bompastor to replace Emma Hayes who leaves for the #USWNT at end of season. Nothing finalised yet and negotiations ongoing. Bompastor’s contract with Lyon expires in 2025. @TheAthleticFC theathletic.com/5274644/2024…

Chelsea approach Lyon head coach Sonia Bompastor to succeed Emma Hayes

Chelsea Women have offered a contract to Lyon head coach Sonia Bompastor to replace USWNT-bound Emma Hayes at the end of the season. Bompastor — who has won the Champions League as a player and...

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