In recent football news, several stories stand out, reflecting both on and off the pitch events that have captivated fans worldwide. At the center of the ongoing discussions is France's progress to the Euro 2024 semi-finals. Despite their advancement, the team's performance has been criticized for being "bang average," indicating that while they are winning, they are not impressing with their style of play. This raises questions about their strategies and how they could fare in the upcoming crucial matches.

In parallel, the future of Portuguese football icons, Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe, remains uncertain. Portugal's boss, Roberto Martinez, has stated that "no decision" has been made regarding their continuation in international football. This uncertainty follows Portugal's exit from Euro 2024, marked by a penalty shootout defeat to France where Joao Felix missed a critical spot kick, and Cristiano Ronaldo's performance was notably underwhelming.

The transfer market is also buzzing with rumors, notably involving Bruno Fernandes and Kevin de Bruyne, who are linked with moves to Saudi Arabia. Manchester United has reportedly allowed Fernandes to open talks, while De Bruyne has verbally agreed to a move to Al-Ittihad. These potential transfers could significantly impact their respective teams, emphasizing the global nature of football's appeal and the lucrative opportunities available in emerging football markets.

The Euro 2024 tournament continues to be a focal point of football news, with Spain advancing to the semi-finals after a thrilling victory over hosts Germany. Spain's Mikel Merino, who scored the winning goal, celebrated by paying tribute to his father, mirroring his iconic celebration. This moment of personal triumph alongside national success highlights the emotional depth of the competition. Additionally, Germany's exit has stirred mixed emotions, with disappointment tempered by hope for the future, given the promising young talent in their squad. These stories, from on-field performances to speculative transfers, shape the current landscape of international football, reflecting both the triumphs and challenges within the beautiful game.

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Premier League Full Table

1	Manchester City	38	62	91
2	Arsenal	38	62	89
3	Liverpool	38	45	82
4	Aston Villa	38	15	68
5	Tottenham	38	13	66
6	Chelsea	38	14	63
7	Newcastle	38	23	60
8	Manchester United	38	-1	60
9	West Ham	38	-14	52
10	Crystal Palace	38	-1	49
11	Brighton	38	-7	48
12	Everton	38	-11	48
13	Bournemouth	38	-13	48
14	Fulham	38	-6	47
15	Wolves	38	-15	46
16	Brentford	38	-9	39
17	Nottingham Forest	38	-18	36
18	Luton	38	-33	26
19	Burnley	38	-37	24
20	Sheffield Utd	38	-69	16

La Liga Full Table

1	Real Madrid	38	61	95
2	Barcelona	38	35	85
3	Girona	38	39	81
4	Atletico Madrid	38	27	76
5	Athletic Club	38	24	68
6	Real Sociedad	38	12	60
7	Real Betis	38	3	57
8	Villarreal	38	0	53
9	Valencia	38	-5	49
10	Alaves	38	-10	46
11	Osasuna	38	-11	45
12	Getafe	38	-12	43
13	Celta Vigo	38	-11	41
14	Sevilla	38	-6	41
15	Mallorca	38	-11	40
16	Las Palmas	38	-14	40
17	Rayo Vallecano	38	-19	38
18	Cadiz	38	-29	33
19	Almeria	38	-32	21
20	Granada CF	38	-41	21

Serie A Full Table

1	Inter	38	67	94
2	AC Milan	38	27	75
3	Juventus	38	23	71
4	Atalanta	38	30	69
5	Bologna	38	22	68
6	AS Roma	38	19	63
7	Lazio	38	10	61
8	Fiorentina	38	15	60
9	Torino	38	0	53
10	Napoli	38	7	53
11	Genoa	38	0	49
12	Monza	38	-12	45
13	Verona	38	-13	38
14	Lecce	38	-22	38
15	Udinese	38	-16	37
16	Cagliari	38	-26	36
17	Empoli	38	-25	36
18	Frosinone	38	-25	35
19	Sassuolo	38	-32	30
20	Salernitana	38	-49	17

Bundesliga Full Table

1	Bayer Leverkusen	34	65	90
2	VfB Stuttgart	34	39	73
3	Bayern Munich	34	49	72
4	RB Leipzig	34	38	65
5	Borussia Dortmund	34	25	63
6	Eintracht Frankfurt	34	1	47
7	1899 Hoffenheim	34	0	46
8	FC Heidenheim	34	-5	42
9	Werder Bremen	34	-6	42
10	SC Freiburg	34	-13	42
11	FC Augsburg	34	-10	39
12	VfL Wolfsburg	34	-15	37
13	FSV Mainz 05	34	-12	35
14	Borussia Monchengladbach	34	-11	34
15	Union Berlin	34	-25	33
16	Vfl Bochum	34	-32	33
17	1.FC Köln	34	-32	27
18	SV Darmstadt 98	34	-56	17