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How the world’s worst soccer team ended their 20-year winless run
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How the world’s worst soccer team ended their 20-year winless run

Footballer Inc: How the sport’s elite build their brands
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Row Z: The great ticket rip-off, Kane gunning for trophies – and will no one think of the schedulers?
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Row Z: The great ticket rip-off, Kane gunning for trophies – and will no one think of the schedulers?

Who moved to Saudi Arabia this summer – and what it reveals about the Pro League
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Who moved to Saudi Arabia this summer – and what it reveals about the Pro League

USWNT won Olympic gold without Alex Morgan, but her impact extends beyond on-field wins
The Athletic (4 months ago)

USWNT won Olympic gold without Alex Morgan, but her impact extends beyond on-field wins

San Marino celebrate first win for 20 years with 1-0 victory over Liechtenstein
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San Marino celebrate first win for 20 years with 1-0 victory over Liechtenstein

Breaking down Cristiano Ronaldo’s 900 career goals
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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Who is Mikey Varas, USMNT’s ‘attentive’ and ‘methodical’ interim coach?

Pau Cubarsi’s Barcelona story and the tiny Catalan village that shaped him
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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
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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’
The Athletic (4 months ago)

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 Athletic (4 months ago)

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?
The Athletic (4 months ago)

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
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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
The Athletic (5 months ago)

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
The Athletic (5 months ago)

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
The Athletic (5 months ago)

Real Madrid’s academy exits this summer – and how they fit into club’s youth policy

Lee Carsley: Irish player, English coach
The Athletic (5 months ago)

Lee Carsley: Irish player, English coach

Ten Hag’s ‘two trophies’ line is true – but it’s not the only measure of progress
The Athletic (5 months ago)

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 Athletic (5 months ago)

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
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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
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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
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How data departments have evolved and spread across English football clubs

Ranking the Premier League clubs’ transfers windows: Unhinged, treacherous, hmmm
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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
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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
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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
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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
The Athletic (5 months ago)

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
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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
The Athletic (5 months ago)

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
The Athletic (5 months ago)

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
The Athletic (5 months ago)

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’
The Athletic (5 months ago)

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?
The Athletic (5 months ago)

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?
The Athletic (5 months ago)

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
The Athletic (5 months ago)

How Mohamed Salah evolved into one of the best creators the Premier League has seen

Which Premier League club ‘won’ the transfer window?
The Athletic (5 months ago)

Which Premier League club ‘won’ the transfer window?

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In recent football news, several key stories have captured attention. Chelsea is reportedly looking for a replacement for Fofana, aiming to sign a player compared to a hybrid of Gabriel and Saliba with a substantial £67m price tag. On the other side, Celtic has shown ambition by submitting a significant bid to sign an "incredible" player deemed an upgrade on Maeda, although their £10m offer was turned down by a Premier League side.

Arsenal's performance in their match against Aston Villa has brought focus onto a few players, particularly a star who lost the ball 18 times, drawing criticism and calls for changes in the lineup. Meanwhile, Spurs are in discussions to sign a talent touted as the next Harry Kane, showcasing their intent to build for the future.

Injuries have plagued Arsenal, with Mikel Arteta highlighting the team's crippling injury list following a draw with Aston Villa. The situation has put Arsenal in a challenging position, impacting their title hopes. Elsewhere, Manchester United is making moves in the transfer market, considering an improved bid from Real Betis for Antony and turning their attention towards Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri, indicating a strategic approach to strengthen their squad.

These developments suggest an intensely competitive atmosphere among clubs to secure talents that can change their fortunes. Chelsea's ambitious pursuit, Celtic's transfer endeavors, Arsenal's challenges on the pitch and in terms of squad depth, alongside Manchester United's tactical maneuvers in the transfer market, outline the dynamic state of European football as teams vie for glory and improvement.

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Premier League Full Table
1Liverpool213050
2Arsenal222244
3Nottingham Forest211041
4Newcastle221238
5Chelsea211537
6Bournemouth221037
7Aston Villa22-136
8Manchester City21935
9Fulham22433
10Brighton21331
11Brentford22128
12Crystal Palace22-327
13Manchester United21-326
14West Ham22-1626
15Tottenham211124
16Everton20-1117
17Wolves21-1716
18Ipswich21-1716
19Leicester22-2514
20Southampton21-346
La Liga Full Table
1Atletico Madrid202144
2Real Madrid192443
3Barcelona202939
4Athletic Club191236
5Villarreal19330
6Mallorca19-230
7Real Sociedad19428
8Girona20128
9Sevilla20-626
10Rayo Vallecano19025
11Real Betis20-425
12Osasuna19-525
13Celta Vigo19-224
14Leganes20-1022
15Las Palmas19-522
16Getafe20-320
17Alaves20-820
18Espanyol20-1319
19Valladolid20-2515
20Valencia19-1113
Serie A Full Table
1Napoli212150
2Inter193144
3Atalanta212243
4Juventus211737
5Lazio20636
6Bologna20633
7Fiorentina191232
8AC Milan20831
9AS Roma21427
10Udinese20-526
11Genoa21-1223
12Torino20-522
13Lecce20-1820
14Empoli20-620
15Como20-1119
16Verona20-2019
17Parma20-1019
18Cagliari20-1418
19Venezia20-1514
20Monza21-1113
Bundesliga Full Table
1Bayern Munich184145
2Bayer Leverkusen182041
3Eintracht Frankfurt181836
4VfB Stuttgart181032
5RB Leipzig18531
6FSV Mainz 0517928
7VfL Wolfsburg18827
8SC Freiburg18-927
9Werder Bremen17-126
10Borussia Dortmund18125
11Borussia Monchengladbach18-224
12FC Augsburg17-1419
13FC St. Pauli18-717
14Union Berlin17-917
151899 Hoffenheim18-1217
16FC Heidenheim18-1514
17Holstein Kiel18-2011
18Vfl Bochum18-2310