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Breaking down Cristiano Ronaldo’s 900 career goals
Alex Morgan, USWNT and NWSL star, announces retirement from soccer, pregnant with second child
Gio Reyna out of USMNT camp through injury, Cade Cowell called up
Global star airbrushed from history; Ballon d’Or nominees; Bolivia’s stadium in the sky
Who is Mikey Varas, USMNT’s ‘attentive’ and ‘methodical’ interim coach?
Pau Cubarsi’s Barcelona story and the tiny Catalan village that shaped him
Why Wrexham legend Andy Morrell is cycling from Land’s End to John o’ Groats
Hakan Sukur and his U.S. exile: ‘I’m like a good version of Voldemort – he who shall not be named’
Dominik Szoboszlai, made in Hungary: ‘He was doing practice drills aged three’
The 2024 Ballon d’Or nominees: Who deserves to win it? Who was unlucky to miss out?
How England won the battle with Ireland for Jack Grealish and Declan Rice
If Rodri is Real Madrid’s next public transfer target then this is how it usually goes
Inter Miami confirms home games to be played at Miami Freedom Park in 2026
Real Madrid’s academy exits this summer – and how they fit into club’s youth policy
Lee Carsley: Irish player, English coach
Ten Hag’s ‘two trophies’ line is true – but it’s not the only measure of progress
Dani Carvajal interview: Real Madrid, Spain right-back on Euros win, Gibraltar chant and club future
The American family who swapped Texas for Tonga to chase a World Cup dream
Chelsea’s astonishing transfer window; Salah’s creative excellence; the secrets of La Masia
How data departments have evolved and spread across English football clubs
Ranking the Premier League clubs’ transfers windows: Unhinged, treacherous, hmmm
Liverpool’s contracts timebomb: The risk of losing Salah, Alexander-Arnold and Van Dijk for nothing
Reinier Jesus: The story of Real Madrid’s forgotten €30m Brazilian wonder kid
How to spot a La Masia star: The secrets of Barcelona’s youth academy
Premier League players who didn’t get a move: The Uncertain XI
Luis Suarez: Biting, racism, on-field genius – the most divisive player in world soccer
Luis Suarez announces retirement from international football, leaving as Uruguay’s top goal scorer
Ten Hag future, signings and Sancho – Analysing Ashworth and Berrada’s Man Utd transfer briefing
USMNT Player Tracker: Trusty’s Celtic switch, Morris settling at Boro and Tillmann thriving
Inside Chelsea’s transfer window: Sancho and ‘Net-Felix’ in, no Osimhen – and the ‘bomb squad’
Real Madrid summer transfers review: Mbappe bolsters attack but does Yoro blow leave them short?
Ten Hag’s not Harry Potter; Valverde’s superb assist for Mbappe; who won transfer window?
How Mohamed Salah evolved into one of the best creators the Premier League has seen
Which Premier League club ‘won’ the transfer window?
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In the latest football news, Liverpool's victory over Real Madrid has captured attention, with Liverpool ending their long wait for a win against Real Madrid by securing a 2-0 victory. This win has put Liverpool at the top of their Champions League group, maintaining their perfect record with five wins from five games. Manager Arne Slot praised his team, especially the young talents from the academy like Curtis Jones, Caoimhín Kelleher, and Conor Bradley, for their roles in this 'special' win. Caoimhin Kelleher, in particular, shone brightly as he denied Kylian Mbappe's penalty, marking his third successful spot-kick save in two weeks.
Elsewhere, Aston Villa faced Juventus in a Champions League match that ended in a goalless draw. Despite a strong performance, Villa's disallowed goal in the final seconds due to an officiating decision was a contentious point. Manager Unai Emery expressed frustration, suggesting the goal would have counted in the Premier League. This draw added to Aston Villa's winless run, now extended to seven games across all competitions.
In other Champions League action, late drama saw PSV pulling off a remarkable comeback against Shakhtar Donetsk. Down by two goals, PSV managed to secure a 3-2 victory after capitalizing on Shakhtar being reduced to ten men. This extraordinary comeback was highlighted by a dramatic finale, with PSV scoring twice in the last few minutes.
Manchester United is also in the spotlight as they gear up to face Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League. This match is crucial for Man Utd as they aim to secure a victory at Old Trafford. Fans are looking forward to the team news, predictions, and lineup as United seeks to regain their winning form in European competition.
Finally, Real Madrid's loss to Liverpool was not the only setback for the club; manager Carlo Ancelotti surpassed Sir Alex Ferguson's record by managing his 215th game in the Champions League, a notable milestone despite the defeat. As the Champions League progresses, Liverpool's formidable performance has set a high standard, underlined by praise from Jude Bellingham, who acknowledged Liverpool as the best-performing team in Europe right now.
| 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 |
