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Thomas Tuchel’s England unveiling dissected: ’10 interviews’, national anthem and Kane’s role
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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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INEOS ending Sir Alex Ferguson’s ambassadorial role saves Man Utd money but also trims the club’s soul
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Hillsborough – more questions as a fan dies
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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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Mauricio Pochettino’s week of ‘speaking about confidence’ pays off for Musah and USMNT
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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'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.

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Premier League Full Table
1Liverpool121631
2Manchester City12523
3Chelsea12922
4Arsenal12922
5Brighton12522
6Tottenham121419
7Nottingham Forest12219
8Aston Villa12019
9Fulham12018
10Newcastle12018
11Brentford12017
12Manchester United12016
13Bournemouth12-115
14West Ham12-415
15Everton12-711
16Leicester12-810
17Wolves12-89
18Ipswich12-109
19Crystal Palace12-78
20Southampton12-154
La Liga Full Table
1Barcelona142834
2Real Madrid131730
3Atletico Madrid141329
4Villarreal13425
5Athletic Club14723
6Osasuna14-322
7Girona14221
8Mallorca14121
9Real Betis14020
10Real Sociedad14018
11Celta Vigo14-218
12Sevilla14-518
13Rayo Vallecano13-116
14Leganes14-614
15Getafe14-113
16Alaves14-913
17Las Palmas14-712
18Valencia12-710
19Espanyol13-1410
20Valladolid14-179
Serie A Full Table
1Napoli131129
2Inter131728
3Atalanta131828
4Fiorentina131728
5Lazio131428
6Juventus131425
7AC Milan12619
8Bologna12-118
9Udinese13-317
10Empoli13-116
11Torino13-315
12AS Roma13-413
13Parma13-412
14Lecce13-1512
15Verona13-1512
16Cagliari13-1011
17Genoa13-1311
18Como13-1210
19Monza13-59
20Venezia13-118
Bundesliga Full Table
1Bayern Munich112929
2Eintracht Frankfurt111123
3RB Leipzig11921
4Bayer Leverkusen11820
5Borussia Dortmund11419
6Borussia Monchengladbach11317
7SC Freiburg11-217
8FSV Mainz 0511416
9VfB Stuttgart11216
10Union Berlin11016
11VfL Wolfsburg11215
12Werder Bremen11-515
131899 Hoffenheim11-512
14FC Augsburg11-1012
15FC Heidenheim11-510
16FC St. Pauli11-78
17Holstein Kiel11-165
18Vfl Bochum11-222