Recent News from The Athletic (Include All Sources)
How the world’s worst soccer team ended their 20-year winless run
Footballer Inc: How the sport’s elite build their brands
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
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
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?
Generated by AI (4 hours ago)
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.
1 | Liverpool | 21 | 30 | 50 |
2 | Arsenal | 22 | 22 | 44 |
3 | Nottingham Forest | 21 | 10 | 41 |
4 | Newcastle | 22 | 12 | 38 |
5 | Chelsea | 21 | 15 | 37 |
6 | Bournemouth | 22 | 10 | 37 |
7 | Aston Villa | 22 | -1 | 36 |
8 | Manchester City | 21 | 9 | 35 |
9 | Fulham | 22 | 4 | 33 |
10 | Brighton | 21 | 3 | 31 |
11 | Brentford | 22 | 1 | 28 |
12 | Crystal Palace | 22 | -3 | 27 |
13 | Manchester United | 21 | -3 | 26 |
14 | West Ham | 22 | -16 | 26 |
15 | Tottenham | 21 | 11 | 24 |
16 | Everton | 20 | -11 | 17 |
17 | Wolves | 21 | -17 | 16 |
18 | Ipswich | 21 | -17 | 16 |
19 | Leicester | 22 | -25 | 14 |
20 | Southampton | 21 | -34 | 6 |
1 | Atletico Madrid | 20 | 21 | 44 |
2 | Real Madrid | 19 | 24 | 43 |
3 | Barcelona | 20 | 29 | 39 |
4 | Athletic Club | 19 | 12 | 36 |
5 | Villarreal | 19 | 3 | 30 |
6 | Mallorca | 19 | -2 | 30 |
7 | Real Sociedad | 19 | 4 | 28 |
8 | Girona | 20 | 1 | 28 |
9 | Sevilla | 20 | -6 | 26 |
10 | Rayo Vallecano | 19 | 0 | 25 |
11 | Real Betis | 20 | -4 | 25 |
12 | Osasuna | 19 | -5 | 25 |
13 | Celta Vigo | 19 | -2 | 24 |
14 | Leganes | 20 | -10 | 22 |
15 | Las Palmas | 19 | -5 | 22 |
16 | Getafe | 20 | -3 | 20 |
17 | Alaves | 20 | -8 | 20 |
18 | Espanyol | 20 | -13 | 19 |
19 | Valladolid | 20 | -25 | 15 |
20 | Valencia | 19 | -11 | 13 |
1 | Napoli | 21 | 21 | 50 |
2 | Inter | 19 | 31 | 44 |
3 | Atalanta | 21 | 22 | 43 |
4 | Juventus | 21 | 17 | 37 |
5 | Lazio | 20 | 6 | 36 |
6 | Bologna | 20 | 6 | 33 |
7 | Fiorentina | 19 | 12 | 32 |
8 | AC Milan | 20 | 8 | 31 |
9 | AS Roma | 21 | 4 | 27 |
10 | Udinese | 20 | -5 | 26 |
11 | Genoa | 21 | -12 | 23 |
12 | Torino | 20 | -5 | 22 |
13 | Lecce | 20 | -18 | 20 |
14 | Empoli | 20 | -6 | 20 |
15 | Como | 20 | -11 | 19 |
16 | Verona | 20 | -20 | 19 |
17 | Parma | 20 | -10 | 19 |
18 | Cagliari | 20 | -14 | 18 |
19 | Venezia | 20 | -15 | 14 |
20 | Monza | 21 | -11 | 13 |
1 | Bayern Munich | 18 | 41 | 45 |
2 | Bayer Leverkusen | 18 | 20 | 41 |
3 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 18 | 18 | 36 |
4 | VfB Stuttgart | 18 | 10 | 32 |
5 | RB Leipzig | 18 | 5 | 31 |
6 | FSV Mainz 05 | 17 | 9 | 28 |
7 | VfL Wolfsburg | 18 | 8 | 27 |
8 | SC Freiburg | 18 | -9 | 27 |
9 | Werder Bremen | 17 | -1 | 26 |
10 | Borussia Dortmund | 18 | 1 | 25 |
11 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 18 | -2 | 24 |
12 | FC Augsburg | 17 | -14 | 19 |
13 | FC St. Pauli | 18 | -7 | 17 |
14 | Union Berlin | 17 | -9 | 17 |
15 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 18 | -12 | 17 |
16 | FC Heidenheim | 18 | -15 | 14 |
17 | Holstein Kiel | 18 | -20 | 11 |
18 | Vfl Bochum | 18 | -23 | 10 |