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Five players who caught the eye at the 2024 Copa America
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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’s Friday football quiz question #12
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
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
'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
Klopp rebuffs offer to coach USMNT
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?
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
Berhalter's sacking and the high-stakes game U.S. soccer continue to play
The Pulse: USMNT's most critical decision ever
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
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
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
Watkins, Palmer, and an England goal that was worth the wait
Who should USMNT hire to replace Berhalter? Analysing Klopp, Pochettino, Vieira and others
USMNT coach Berhalter fired after Copa America exit
It’s Coming Home: Dream, boast or way of life?
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"
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?
Carli Lloyd has things to say
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
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
Could Messi catch Ronaldo at top of international scoring charts?
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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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.
1 | Liverpool | 21 | 30 | 50 |
2 | Arsenal | 22 | 22 | 44 |
3 | Nottingham Forest | 22 | 11 | 44 |
4 | Manchester City | 22 | 15 | 38 |
5 | Newcastle | 22 | 12 | 38 |
6 | Chelsea | 21 | 15 | 37 |
7 | Bournemouth | 22 | 10 | 37 |
8 | Aston Villa | 22 | -1 | 36 |
9 | Brighton | 22 | 5 | 34 |
10 | Fulham | 22 | 4 | 33 |
11 | Brentford | 22 | 1 | 28 |
12 | Crystal Palace | 22 | -3 | 27 |
13 | Manchester United | 22 | -5 | 26 |
14 | West Ham | 22 | -16 | 26 |
15 | Tottenham | 22 | 10 | 24 |
16 | Everton | 21 | -10 | 20 |
17 | Wolves | 21 | -17 | 16 |
18 | Ipswich | 22 | -23 | 16 |
19 | Leicester | 22 | -25 | 14 |
20 | Southampton | 22 | -35 | 6 |
1 | Real Madrid | 20 | 27 | 46 |
2 | Atletico Madrid | 20 | 21 | 44 |
3 | Barcelona | 20 | 29 | 39 |
4 | Athletic Club | 20 | 13 | 39 |
5 | Villarreal | 19 | 3 | 30 |
6 | Mallorca | 19 | -2 | 30 |
7 | Real Sociedad | 20 | 3 | 28 |
8 | Girona | 20 | 1 | 28 |
9 | Sevilla | 20 | -6 | 26 |
10 | Rayo Vallecano | 20 | 0 | 26 |
11 | Osasuna | 20 | -5 | 26 |
12 | Real Betis | 20 | -4 | 25 |
13 | Celta Vigo | 20 | -3 | 24 |
14 | Leganes | 20 | -10 | 22 |
15 | Las Palmas | 20 | -8 | 22 |
16 | Getafe | 20 | -3 | 20 |
17 | Alaves | 20 | -8 | 20 |
18 | Espanyol | 20 | -13 | 19 |
19 | Valencia | 20 | -10 | 16 |
20 | Valladolid | 20 | -25 | 15 |
1 | Napoli | 21 | 21 | 50 |
2 | Inter | 20 | 33 | 47 |
3 | Atalanta | 21 | 22 | 43 |
4 | Lazio | 21 | 9 | 39 |
5 | Juventus | 21 | 17 | 37 |
6 | Bologna | 20 | 6 | 33 |
7 | Fiorentina | 20 | 12 | 33 |
8 | AC Milan | 20 | 8 | 31 |
9 | AS Roma | 21 | 4 | 27 |
10 | Udinese | 20 | -5 | 26 |
11 | Torino | 21 | -5 | 23 |
12 | Genoa | 21 | -12 | 23 |
13 | Cagliari | 21 | -11 | 21 |
14 | Lecce | 21 | -21 | 20 |
15 | Empoli | 21 | -8 | 20 |
16 | Parma | 21 | -10 | 20 |
17 | Como | 20 | -11 | 19 |
18 | Verona | 21 | -23 | 19 |
19 | Venezia | 21 | -15 | 15 |
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 | 18 | 8 | 28 |
7 | VfL Wolfsburg | 18 | 8 | 27 |
8 | SC Freiburg | 18 | -9 | 27 |
9 | Werder Bremen | 18 | -3 | 26 |
10 | Borussia Dortmund | 18 | 1 | 25 |
11 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 18 | -2 | 24 |
12 | FC Augsburg | 18 | -12 | 22 |
13 | Union Berlin | 18 | -8 | 20 |
14 | FC St. Pauli | 18 | -7 | 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 |