Recent News from The Athletic (Include All Sources)
Real Madrid, Trent Alexander-Arnold and the methods of a ‘market opportunity’ signing
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Donny van de Beek exclusive: Man Utd struggles, Girona hopes, and Erik Ten Hag
Raw Luis Enrique, first impressions of Tuchel, NWSL marketing shambles, what is ‘world class’?
Think BOS Nation launch was bad? Welcome to the worst rebrands in MLS history
Reach Barcelona – or die trying: The hope and abandon behind a famous rallying cry
Analysing Europe’s top four leagues: How does football in England, Italy, Spain and Germany compare?
What the Premier League table does (and does not) tell us about each club
Lucy Bronze: My game in my words
Thomas Tuchel’s England unveiling dissected: ’10 interviews’, national anthem and Kane’s role
Barcelona and the Negreira case: What’s the latest?
USMNT’s Folarin Balogun set for two months out with dislocated shoulder
The Athletic FC: England hire Tuchel – a good call? Plus: USMNT’s wake-up call, Messi treble
Lionel Messi feels ‘like a kid’ after Argentina hat-trick against Bolivia
Thomas Tuchel: England have hired a ‘winner’ but does that guarantee anything in international game?
USMNT loss to Mexico shows there’s plenty of work to do in Mauricio Pochettino era: Takeaways
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Thomas Tuchel’s coaching playbook: Tennis balls, training ‘problems’ – and lots of conflict
Marcelo Bielsa, Luis Suarez and trouble in Uruguay. Plus: Man United end Ferguson deal
Bob Bradley in Norway: What went wrong for the former USMNT head coach
INEOS ending Sir Alex Ferguson’s ambassadorial role saves Man Utd money but also trims the club’s soul
Canada’s Ali Ahmed on European ambitions and trespassing in Toronto: ‘The TFC security guys are quick’
Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United ambassadorial contract ended by INEOS
Ben Brereton Diaz and the longest runs without winning a Premier League match
Allyson and Chantelle Swaby: Sisters, team-mates and agents of change for Jamaica
Premier League managers’ favourite words and phrases and why they use them
Meet the fan photographers signed up by Arsenal, players and the Premier League
Benjamin Mendy, Manchester City and an explosive £11m tribunal claim
Hillsborough – more questions as a fan dies
Nigeria say they will forfeit AFCON qualifier after being stuck in Libyan airport for 12 hours
Everton, Brighton, Arsenal and the Premier League clubs with the largest shareholder loans
Bielsa and the Uruguay culture Suarez says is going to explode – ‘Nobody can imagine the demands’
Introducing the Noble Prize winners, 1992-2024
Does the FA have a plan if Lee Carsley isn’t the ‘world-class coach’ England need? Hopefully
How Aberdeen put together the best winning run in Europe’s top 50 leagues
Chelsea Pitch Owners: The unique organisation with the power to block Stamford Bridge move
Why I Joined: Distinctive content and storytelling like nowhere else
Mauricio Pochettino’s week of ‘speaking about confidence’ pays off for Musah and USMNT
USMNT opens Mauricio Pochettino era with 2-0 win over Panama: Key takeaways
Generated by AI (5 hours ago)
In recent football news, there's been a lot of action on and off the field. Starting with the transfer market, Arsenal and Chelsea are both interested in Swedish striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. However, they find the £115 million asking price too high and are considering a more achievable £80 million deal.
On the Champions League front, several teams have been making headlines. Arsenal celebrated an exceptional win, trouncing Sporting with a score of 5-1, showcasing the team's formidable form and depth as they advance in the competition. In a twist of events, Manchester City experienced a shocking draw against Feyenoord, surrendering a three-goal lead in the final minutes, which has raised questions about the team's current form and resilience under Pep Guardiola. This draw has extended City's winless streak to six games, putting added pressure on the team and management.
Meanwhile, Polish striker Robert Lewandowski has joined the elite ranks alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi by scoring his 100th goal in the Champions League, demonstrating his continued prowess and consistency at the highest levels of European football.
In other news, England's national team has introduced newcomers Ruby Mace and Laura Blindkilde Brown, signaling a refreshing change and investment in new talent for the upcoming matches against the USA and Switzerland.
Amidst all the excitement, one concerning story has emerged involving referee David Coote, who is under investigation by the FA for allegedly discussing a booking prior to a match, bringing integrity into question within the sport's officiating circles.
1 | Liverpool | 12 | 16 | 31 |
2 | Manchester City | 12 | 5 | 23 |
3 | Chelsea | 12 | 9 | 22 |
4 | Arsenal | 12 | 9 | 22 |
5 | Brighton | 12 | 5 | 22 |
6 | Tottenham | 12 | 14 | 19 |
7 | Nottingham Forest | 12 | 2 | 19 |
8 | Aston Villa | 12 | 0 | 19 |
9 | Fulham | 12 | 0 | 18 |
10 | Newcastle | 12 | 0 | 18 |
11 | Brentford | 12 | 0 | 17 |
12 | Manchester United | 12 | 0 | 16 |
13 | Bournemouth | 12 | -1 | 15 |
14 | West Ham | 12 | -4 | 15 |
15 | Everton | 12 | -7 | 11 |
16 | Leicester | 12 | -8 | 10 |
17 | Wolves | 12 | -8 | 9 |
18 | Ipswich | 12 | -10 | 9 |
19 | Crystal Palace | 12 | -7 | 8 |
20 | Southampton | 12 | -15 | 4 |
1 | Barcelona | 14 | 28 | 34 |
2 | Real Madrid | 13 | 17 | 30 |
3 | Atletico Madrid | 14 | 13 | 29 |
4 | Villarreal | 13 | 4 | 25 |
5 | Athletic Club | 14 | 7 | 23 |
6 | Osasuna | 14 | -3 | 22 |
7 | Girona | 14 | 2 | 21 |
8 | Mallorca | 14 | 1 | 21 |
9 | Real Betis | 14 | 0 | 20 |
10 | Real Sociedad | 14 | 0 | 18 |
11 | Celta Vigo | 14 | -2 | 18 |
12 | Sevilla | 14 | -5 | 18 |
13 | Rayo Vallecano | 13 | -1 | 16 |
14 | Leganes | 14 | -6 | 14 |
15 | Getafe | 14 | -1 | 13 |
16 | Alaves | 14 | -9 | 13 |
17 | Las Palmas | 14 | -7 | 12 |
18 | Valencia | 12 | -7 | 10 |
19 | Espanyol | 13 | -14 | 10 |
20 | Valladolid | 14 | -17 | 9 |
1 | Napoli | 13 | 11 | 29 |
2 | Inter | 13 | 17 | 28 |
3 | Atalanta | 13 | 18 | 28 |
4 | Fiorentina | 13 | 17 | 28 |
5 | Lazio | 13 | 14 | 28 |
6 | Juventus | 13 | 14 | 25 |
7 | AC Milan | 12 | 6 | 19 |
8 | Bologna | 12 | -1 | 18 |
9 | Udinese | 13 | -3 | 17 |
10 | Empoli | 13 | -1 | 16 |
11 | Torino | 13 | -3 | 15 |
12 | AS Roma | 13 | -4 | 13 |
13 | Parma | 13 | -4 | 12 |
14 | Lecce | 13 | -15 | 12 |
15 | Verona | 13 | -15 | 12 |
16 | Cagliari | 13 | -10 | 11 |
17 | Genoa | 13 | -13 | 11 |
18 | Como | 13 | -12 | 10 |
19 | Monza | 13 | -5 | 9 |
20 | Venezia | 13 | -11 | 8 |
1 | Bayern Munich | 11 | 29 | 29 |
2 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 11 | 11 | 23 |
3 | RB Leipzig | 11 | 9 | 21 |
4 | Bayer Leverkusen | 11 | 8 | 20 |
5 | Borussia Dortmund | 11 | 4 | 19 |
6 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 11 | 3 | 17 |
7 | SC Freiburg | 11 | -2 | 17 |
8 | FSV Mainz 05 | 11 | 4 | 16 |
9 | VfB Stuttgart | 11 | 2 | 16 |
10 | Union Berlin | 11 | 0 | 16 |
11 | VfL Wolfsburg | 11 | 2 | 15 |
12 | Werder Bremen | 11 | -5 | 15 |
13 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 11 | -5 | 12 |
14 | FC Augsburg | 11 | -10 | 12 |
15 | FC Heidenheim | 11 | -5 | 10 |
16 | FC St. Pauli | 11 | -7 | 8 |
17 | Holstein Kiel | 11 | -16 | 5 |
18 | Vfl Bochum | 11 | -22 | 2 |