Nick Bruce and his son “freaked out” when they pulled an autographed Lionel Messi card from a pack around the Christmas holidays at their Ferndale, Mich., home. It was a normal reaction for ...

The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) newsletter. Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox. Hello! Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to sign a deal with ...