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Five players who caught the eye at the 2024 Copa America
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Five players who caught the eye at the 2024 Copa America

Spanish teams and their remarkable record in finals: Since 2001, they just don't lose them
The Athletic (6 months ago)

Spanish teams and their remarkable record in finals: Since 2001, they just don't lose them

Late night shows after 1am and audience figures in the millions. In Spain, radio is king
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Late night shows after 1am and audience figures in the millions. In Spain, radio is king

If U.S. Soccer has a plan, trying to hire Jurgen Klopp surely can't part of it
The Athletic (6 months ago)

If U.S. Soccer has a plan, trying to hire Jurgen Klopp surely can't part of it

The Athletic’s Friday football quiz question #12
The Athletic (6 months ago)

The Athletic’s Friday football quiz question #12

England vs Spain dissected: Will Watkins start? Is Foden back? Is football coming home?
The Athletic (6 months ago)

England vs Spain dissected: Will Watkins start? Is Foden back? Is football coming home?

NWSL teams are smashing records, with overall attendance up 42 percent
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NWSL teams are smashing records, with overall attendance up 42 percent

Ronaldo, a complicated relationship with the U.S. and the spectre of the 2026 World Cup
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Ronaldo, a complicated relationship with the U.S. and the spectre of the 2026 World Cup

Spain vs England: Where the Euro 2024 final could be won and lost
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Spain vs England: Where the Euro 2024 final could be won and lost

'A stroke of genius' - How The Killers gave England fans a Euro 2024 moment to savour
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'A stroke of genius' - How The Killers gave England fans a Euro 2024 moment to savour

'We must hope for a miracle': How a failed TV deal has put Ligue 1 in crisis mode
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'We must hope for a miracle': How a failed TV deal has put Ligue 1 in crisis mode

Klopp rebuffs offer to coach USMNT
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Klopp rebuffs offer to coach USMNT

Witnessing the rise of England hero Ollie Watkins - 'I walked off saying, 'He was too good for me'
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Witnessing the rise of England hero Ollie Watkins - 'I walked off saying, 'He was too good for me'

Spain's Euro 2012 winners and Euro 2024 finalists: Who makes the cut in a best XI?
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Spain's Euro 2012 winners and Euro 2024 finalists: Who makes the cut in a best XI?

The Athletic FC: Candidates to replace Berhalter, Watkins wonder goal, brawl in Copa
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The Athletic FC: Candidates to replace Berhalter, Watkins wonder goal, brawl in Copa

Living an England match through social media: Southgate lookalikes, camera angles and memes
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Living an England match through social media: Southgate lookalikes, camera angles and memes

Berhalter's sacking and the high-stakes game U.S. soccer continue to play
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Berhalter's sacking and the high-stakes game U.S. soccer continue to play

The Pulse: USMNT's most critical decision ever
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The Pulse: USMNT's most critical decision ever

How Uruguay vs Colombia descened into chaos - and the questions raised by the ugly scenes
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How Uruguay vs Colombia descened into chaos - and the questions raised by the ugly scenes

Lindsey Horan looks to lead USWNT at Paris Olympics with authenticity
The Athletic (6 months ago)

Lindsey Horan looks to lead USWNT at Paris Olympics with authenticity

USMNT, Canada and Mexico: How the 2026 World Cup hosts fared at Copa America
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USMNT, Canada and Mexico: How the 2026 World Cup hosts fared at Copa America

The Netherlands' new pain: this wasn't a golden generation, but it was a golden opportunity
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The Netherlands' new pain: this wasn't a golden generation, but it was a golden opportunity

Uruguay players, Colombia fans clash in stands after Copa America semifinal
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Uruguay players, Colombia fans clash in stands after Copa America semifinal

Uruguay 0-1 Colombia: Takeaways as Colombia book a place in the final against Argentina
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Uruguay 0-1 Colombia: Takeaways as Colombia book a place in the final against Argentina

Watkins, Palmer, and an England goal that was worth the wait
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Watkins, Palmer, and an England goal that was worth the wait

Who should USMNT hire to replace Berhalter? Analysing Klopp, Pochettino, Vieira and others
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Who should USMNT hire to replace Berhalter? Analysing Klopp, Pochettino, Vieira and others

USMNT coach Berhalter fired after Copa America exit
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USMNT coach Berhalter fired after Copa America exit

It’s Coming Home: Dream, boast or way of life?
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John Textor facing six-year ban from Brazilian football
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John Textor facing six-year ban from Brazilian football

"I don’t know about feeling Colombian, but I get emotional when I hear the national anthem"
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"I don’t know about feeling Colombian, but I get emotional when I hear the national anthem"

Spain take risks and reap the rewards - it's what makes them so different at Euro 2024
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Spain take risks and reap the rewards - it's what makes them so different at Euro 2024

The Athletic FC: Yamal, perfection and payback; will Messi reach Ronaldo's goalscoring mark?
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The Athletic FC: Yamal, perfection and payback; will Messi reach Ronaldo's goalscoring mark?

Carli Lloyd has things to say
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Carli Lloyd has things to say

Lionel Messi and Argentina rejoice in their greatest national team of all time
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Lionel Messi and Argentina rejoice in their greatest national team of all time

Bielsa's latest quirk: Uruguay's big orange box, and how they use it
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Bielsa's latest quirk: Uruguay's big orange box, and how they use it

Canada had a free hit at Copa America - it has lessons to learn for the 2026 World Cup
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Canada had a free hit at Copa America - it has lessons to learn for the 2026 World Cup

Rivalries, conspiracy theories and lots of arguing: Welcome to officiating at Copa America
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Rivalries, conspiracy theories and lots of arguing: Welcome to officiating at Copa America

Could Messi catch Ronaldo at top of international scoring charts?
The Athletic (6 months ago)

Could Messi catch Ronaldo at top of international scoring charts?

Dani Olmo, Spain's shy Euro 2024 Golden Boot leader and summer transfer target
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Dani Olmo, Spain's shy Euro 2024 Golden Boot leader and summer transfer target

The day we thrashed the Netherlands - England's greatest performance of my lifetime
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The day we thrashed the Netherlands - England's greatest performance of my lifetime

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Manchester City has made headlines by equaling their biggest away win in the Premier League history, with a 6-0 victory against Ipswich Town. This impressive win has pushed Manchester City into the top four, showcasing their dominance on the field. Their scoreline ties with their historical record for an away match win, highlighting their continued strength in the league.

On another front, Manchester United is facing a tough time, with the coach Ruben Amorim openly stating that this could be the "worst Manchester United team in history" after suffering a 10th Premier League defeat of the season against Brighton. Despite these struggles, Amorim has expressed his refusal to change his style of play, hinting at deep-seated issues within the team that go beyond tactics alone.

In individual player news, Kylian Mbappé shared that he has fully adapted to Real Madrid and displayed his capability by scoring twice in a 4-1 win against Las Palmas. Mbappé's performance has been a silver lining for Real Madrid, evidencing his important role in the team's strategy and success on the field.

Elsewhere, Everton has managed a 3-2 victory over Tottenham, worsening the pressure on Tottenham's coach, Ange Postecoglou. This match result was particularly notable as it flipped expectations given both teams' performances leading up to the match. It raises questions about Tottenham's future strategy and Postecoglou's position within the team amidst growing concerns over their league standings and defensive capabilities.

These stories reflect the ongoing shifts within the football landscape, highlighting pivotal moments for teams like Manchester City and Manchester United, along with the impact of individual performers like Mbappé in shaping the current season's narrative.

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Premier League Full Table
1Liverpool213050
2Arsenal222244
3Nottingham Forest221144
4Manchester City221538
5Newcastle221238
6Chelsea211537
7Bournemouth221037
8Aston Villa22-136
9Brighton22534
10Fulham22433
11Brentford22128
12Crystal Palace22-327
13Manchester United22-526
14West Ham22-1626
15Tottenham221024
16Everton21-1020
17Wolves21-1716
18Ipswich22-2316
19Leicester22-2514
20Southampton22-356
La Liga Full Table
1Real Madrid202746
2Atletico Madrid202144
3Barcelona202939
4Athletic Club201339
5Villarreal19330
6Mallorca19-230
7Real Sociedad20328
8Girona20128
9Sevilla20-626
10Rayo Vallecano20026
11Osasuna20-526
12Real Betis20-425
13Celta Vigo20-324
14Leganes20-1022
15Las Palmas20-822
16Getafe20-320
17Alaves20-820
18Espanyol20-1319
19Valencia20-1016
20Valladolid20-2515
Serie A Full Table
1Napoli212150
2Inter203347
3Atalanta212243
4Lazio21939
5Juventus211737
6Bologna20633
7Fiorentina201233
8AC Milan20831
9AS Roma21427
10Udinese20-526
11Torino21-523
12Genoa21-1223
13Cagliari21-1121
14Lecce21-2120
15Empoli21-820
16Parma21-1020
17Como20-1119
18Verona21-2319
19Venezia21-1515
20Monza21-1113
Bundesliga Full Table
1Bayern Munich184145
2Bayer Leverkusen182041
3Eintracht Frankfurt181836
4VfB Stuttgart181032
5RB Leipzig18531
6FSV Mainz 0518828
7VfL Wolfsburg18827
8SC Freiburg18-927
9Werder Bremen18-326
10Borussia Dortmund18125
11Borussia Monchengladbach18-224
12FC Augsburg18-1222
13Union Berlin18-820
14FC St. Pauli18-717
151899 Hoffenheim18-1217
16FC Heidenheim18-1514
17Holstein Kiel18-2011
18Vfl Bochum18-2310