Recent News from The Athletic (Include All Sources)
Real Madrid briefing: Kylian Mbappe’s first La Liga goals, Tchouameni impresses, Ceballos rewarded
The Briefing: Salah’s future, Casemiro’s ‘Neville moment’ – and when will Southampton learn?
Why the Premier League transfer window is messier than ever
Serie A Briefing: Maldini at No 10, Osimhen’s out in the cold and did Fonseca’s subs snub him?
The inevitability of Haaland, Everton’s new weakness, Fulham’s Arsenal connections
USMNT roster: Interim head coach Mikey Varas names team as Mauricio Pochettino hire looms
Man Utd 0 Liverpool 3: The Casemiro issue; clinical Diaz; Ten Hag’s attacking calls; driving Gravenberch
Chelsea 1 Crystal Palace 1 – Why Chelsea lost control; Gusto concerns; left-flank questions
Declan Rice’s red card, ‘inconsistent’ refereeing and the lesson Arsenal need to learn from it
Manchester United v Liverpool: Ten Hag’s attack, Robertson’s runs and a real test for Gravenberch
Sterling and Sancho’s late, late deals; Ornstein’s deal of the summer
Inside Arsenal’s transfer window: Sterling loan terms and goalkeeper frustration
Raheem Sterling to Arsenal: The Athletic 500 transfer ratings
Jadon Sancho to Chelsea: The Athletic 500 transfer ratings
Transfer window roundtable: Debating the best, worst and most surprising deals of the summer
Chelsea saw an opportunity in Jadon Sancho – if he hits heights again it will be well worth risk
Which transfer windows are still open after the Premier League deadline?
Mikel Arteta helped turn Raheem Sterling into a penalty-box threat – he can do it again at Arsenal
Manuel Ugarte to Manchester United: The Athletic 500 transfer ratings
Gerardo Martino Q&A: Managing Lionel Messi, the rise of Inter Miami and the art of suffering
Gerardo Martino targets MLS Supporters’ Shield as route into FIFA Club World Cup
USWNT’s Emily Fox: ‘Being vulnerable allows trust and allowed us to win’ Olympic gold
Don’t call it the Super League: Champions League clubs’ view on UEFA’s display of power
The big questions on Premier League transfer deadline day with Toney set for Saudi move
The Athletic’s Friday football quiz question #19
Barcelona, mass tourism and the protests targeting foreign visitors
Real Madrid briefing: Mbappe’s slow start, Vinicius Jr’s penalty and Ceballos latest
Row Z: Ronaldo lifts lid on normality, Muslera kerplunk and Howe non-committal on Oasis
Meet Machida Zelvia, the Japanese underdogs putting football’s fairytales to shame
Barcelona’s transfer window raises the question: Why would you want to sign for them?
Champions League draw: Predictions, best games and breakthrough star in league phase
Mason Mount was trying to reboot at Manchester United
Federico Chiesa to Liverpool: The Athletic 500 transfer ratings
Aaron Ramsdale and the Premier League’s wild goalkeeper trade
How Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Carlos Miguel overcame the murder of his parents
Transfer deadline day signings who had important tactical impacts on their clubs
Giorgi Mamardashvili to Liverpool: The Athletic 500 transfer ratings
The Athletic FC: The chaos of Argentina-Morocco; A brief history of spying in sport
Why isn't Christian Pulisic playing for the U.S. men's soccer team at the Olympics?
A history of spying in football: Drones, interns at training and kit men in ceilings
Generated by AI (4 hours ago)
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 |
