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Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT project will be judged in 2026 – ignore early stutters, for now
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Donny van de Beek exclusive: Man Utd struggles, Girona hopes, and Erik Ten Hag
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Raw Luis Enrique, first impressions of Tuchel, NWSL marketing shambles, what is ‘world class’?
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Analysing Europe’s top four leagues: How does football in England, Italy, Spain and Germany compare?
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What the Premier League table does (and does not) tell us about each club
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Lucy Bronze: My game in my words
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Thomas Tuchel’s England unveiling dissected: ’10 interviews’, national anthem and Kane’s role
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Barcelona and the Negreira case: What’s the latest?
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USMNT’s Folarin Balogun set for two months out with dislocated shoulder
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The Athletic FC: England hire Tuchel – a good call? Plus: USMNT’s wake-up call, Messi treble
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Thomas Tuchel: England have hired a ‘winner’ but does that guarantee anything in international game?
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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
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Bob Bradley in Norway: What went wrong for the former USMNT head coach
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INEOS ending Sir Alex Ferguson’s ambassadorial role saves Man Utd money but also trims the club’s soul
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Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United ambassadorial contract ended by INEOS
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Benjamin Mendy, Manchester City and an explosive £11m tribunal claim
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Hillsborough – more questions as a fan dies
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Nigeria say they will forfeit AFCON qualifier after being stuck in Libyan airport for 12 hours
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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
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Bielsa and the Uruguay culture Suarez says is going to explode – ‘Nobody can imagine the demands’
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Introducing the Noble Prize winners, 1992-2024
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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
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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
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Chelsea Pitch Owners: The unique organisation with the power to block Stamford Bridge move
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Why I Joined: Distinctive content and storytelling like nowhere else
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Mauricio Pochettino’s week of ‘speaking about confidence’ pays off for Musah and USMNT
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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
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USMNT opens Mauricio Pochettino era with 2-0 win over Panama: Key takeaways

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In recent football news, there have been significant developments in player transfers and contracts. Erling Haaland has made headlines by agreeing to a new, staggering £260 million ten-year contract with Manchester City, a deal he himself has termed "crazy." This makes Haaland one of the highest-paid footballers in the world, reflecting his incredible impact on the field.

On the transfer front, Paris Saint-Germain has completed a notable €70 million move for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli, further strengthening their squad with the Georgian forward’s dynamic play. Speculation now turns to who Napoli might bring in to fill the void left by Kvaratskhelia's departure, with Manchester United's Marcus Rashford being a potential candidate.

In more somber news, the football world is mourning the loss of Manchester United legend Denis Law, who passed away at the age of 84. Law, celebrated for his remarkable scoring abilities and integral role in Manchester United’s history, had been battling dementia in recent years. Tributes have poured in from figures like Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville, highlighting Law's status as one of football's greatest talents.

Lastly, in managerial news, Belgium has dismissed Domenico Tedesco as their national team coach following a string of poor results. Tedesco's departure underscores the high expectations and pressures national teams face in achieving success on the international stage.

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Premier League Full Table
1Liverpool202847
2Arsenal212243
3Nottingham Forest211041
4Newcastle211538
5Chelsea211537
6Manchester City21935
7Aston Villa21-135
8Bournemouth21734
9Brighton21331
10Fulham21230
11Brentford21328
12Manchester United21-326
13West Ham21-1426
14Tottenham211124
15Crystal Palace21-524
16Everton20-1117
17Wolves21-1716
18Ipswich21-1716
19Leicester21-2314
20Southampton21-346
La Liga Full Table
1Atletico Madrid192244
2Real Madrid192443
3Barcelona192938
4Athletic Club191236
5Villarreal19330
6Mallorca19-230
7Real Sociedad19428
8Girona19228
9Rayo Vallecano19025
10Real Betis19-225
11Osasuna19-525
12Celta Vigo19-224
13Sevilla19-723
14Las Palmas19-522
15Getafe19-319
16Leganes19-1119
17Espanyol20-1319
18Alaves19-1017
19Valladolid20-2515
20Valencia19-1113
Serie A Full Table
1Napoli202047
2Inter193144
3Atalanta202343
4Lazio20636
5Juventus201534
6Fiorentina191232
7AC Milan191031
8Bologna19430
9AS Roma21427
10Udinese20-526
11Genoa21-1223
12Torino20-522
13Lecce20-1820
14Empoli20-620
15Como20-1119
16Verona20-2019
17Parma20-1019
18Cagliari20-1418
19Venezia20-1514
20Monza20-913
Bundesliga Full Table
1Bayern Munich174042
2Bayer Leverkusen171838
3Eintracht Frankfurt181836
4RB Leipzig17530
5VfB Stuttgart17629
6FSV Mainz 0517928
7VfL Wolfsburg17927
8SC Freiburg17-527
9Werder Bremen17-126
10Borussia Dortmund18125
11Borussia Monchengladbach17024
12FC Augsburg17-1419
13Union Berlin17-917
14FC St. Pauli17-914
15FC Heidenheim17-1314
161899 Hoffenheim17-1414
17Holstein Kiel17-1811
18Vfl Bochum17-239