Recent News from The Athletic (Include All Sources)
Nicknames, barbecues, unity: What Mbappe can expect from Madrid's dressing room
Training to music, playing politics - sure and smart: Kompany's start at Bayern
Canada's Olympic soccer spying scandal explained: Who's involved, what's next and more
France 3 United States 0: Olise and Lacazette show class, Mihailovic nearly scores Olympic wondergoal
Explaining the ‘circus’ at the Argentina-Morocco Olympic soccer match
Man Utd tour squad: Sancho, Maguire included but Malacia misses out
New Zealand's Ali Riley ruled out of Paris Olympics
Don Garber: 25 years of the most powerful man in American soccer
Seven goals, several outbursts and one odd artwork: Mourinho's Fenerbahce debut
'Indispensable' Yamal is Barca's great hope - they need him more than ever
'Bleak', 'Gutting', 'Disastrous': What was your Premier League club's worst transfer...
Canada's Olympic Committee apologizes after alleged spying attempt
USWNT defender Tierna Davidson on 'difficult situation' created by Korbin Albert's previous posts
Fletcher retires at age of 25 after return from severe head injury
USWNT prepares for Olympic opener, Hayes stresses one-game-at-a-time approach
De Gea's year out of football - training at Altrincham, playing padel and where he might return
The Athletic FC: How goal-kick law transformed the game; U.S. players to watch at Olympics
Premier League join legal action over 'beyond saturated' FIFA calendar
Casey Krueger on motherhood, resilience and an Olympic return with the USWNT
Which Europe-based players should U.S. fans watch out for on the Olympics roster?
Olympic soccer: Who is competing and will VAR be used?
The Transfer DealSheet: Ivan Toney latest, De Gea future, PSG want Williams
‘Right-sizing’ Manchester United - what it's like when INEOS 'rips off the Band-Aid'
How France became the Premier League's biggest shopping market
Full Time: Bookmark this USWNT guide for the Olympics
Amadou Onana to Aston Villa: The Athletic 500 transfer ratings
The Athletic FC: Why snus 'a huge problem,' United eye Obi-Martin, a pre-season wonder goal
Premier League games in U.S. a bad idea, says Bournemouth's American owner
Norwegian match abandoned after fans throw fishcakes onto pitch
Special report: Why is snus rife in football?
Five years of the ‘new’ goal-kick law - this is how it has transformed football
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Sacked politicians, Chelsea in crisis and team-mates at war - the fallout from Argentina's chant
International management remains a glorious mystery - and is all the better for it
CONMEBOL, Hard Rock Stadium facing lawsuits after Copa América final
Everton takeover: Why the Friedkin Group deal is off and what happens now?
CBS Sports to continue as Serie A's U.S. English-language broadcaster
The Athletic FC: United, Real Madrid and a good Yoro deal? Plus: Goalkeepers and goggles
The Athletic’s Friday football quiz question #13
Argentina and the chant that threatens to taint the legacy of the country's greatest team
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In recent football news, Liverpool secured a significant victory over Real Madrid with a 2-0 win, positioning themselves at the top of the Champions League standings. This win was particularly memorable for Liverpool, as it marked their first victory over Real Madrid in 15 years, with standout performances from young players such as Caoimhin Kelleher, who notably saved a penalty from Kylian Mbappe. Liverpool's coach, Arne Slot, expressed his satisfaction with overcoming what he termed a long-standing "pain" by defeating the Spanish giants, highlighting Liverpool's outstanding form in the Champions League where they maintain a perfect record.
In the Premier League, Arsenal is reportedly competing with Newcastle and Aston Villa to sign Ipswich Town's striker Liam Delap, with his performance attracting attention from several clubs across Europe. Meanwhile, Manchester City midfielder Rodri is targeting a return from injury before the season ends, hoping to aid his team in breaking their winless streak.
Aston Villa's recent clash with Juventus ended in a goalless draw, a result that intensified discussions around refereeing decisions, particularly emphasizing a disallowed goal in the final moments that Aston Villa's manager Unai Emery described as "harsh." This match left Villa winless in seven games, sparking debates on the team's performance under Emery.
In other news, LAFC has decided not to renew the contract of their star player Carlos Vela for the 2025 season, but conversations about his future at the club are ongoing. This news follows LAFC's history of negotiations with key players, indicating potential shifts in the team's lineup and strategy heading into the next season.
These highlights cover significant developments in both European and American football, reflecting changes in team dynamics, key player performances, and strategic decisions by clubs that could shape the remainder of the season.
| 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 |
