Sidelined at Leeds, Charlie Cresswell found playing time, confidence and recognition in Ligue 1. Today he faces Juventus with Rennes and highlights a paradox: to make his mark, an English talent had to leave England. He is not the only one – quite the contrary

US football is growing partly thanks to the Latin American communities, their presence in the stadiums and the fan culture they have helped to build. For the clubs, this means identity and revenue. For the supporters, a sense of belonging goes beyond just the ticket

The owner of Chelsea funds political movements on both sides of the Atlantic whilst heading an empire that combines football, media, finance and global power

The football spectacle remains unrivalled, but surrounding it is a thriving market of analysis, controversies, clips, memes, behind-the-scenes footage, transfer news and nostalgia. The Disney+ versus Netflix ‘battle’ in the UK and the situation in Italy