Recent News from The Athletic (Include All Sources)
‘This is more than Subbuteo’: A day with the best table footballers in the world
Why David Beckham, Diogo Jota and other stars are investing in esports
Alphonso Davies interview: How a ‘shy kid’ became Canada captain – and what that means to him
Is this Christian Pulisic the best ever Christian Pulisic?
Vinicius Jr’s persecution reflects Spanish football’s flawed reckoning with racism
The death of Mark Townsend at Hillsborough – and the questions that remain
Mauricio Pochettino sees ‘massive responsibility’ in USMNT job ahead of first game
Inside the Orlando Pride’s rebirth: From counted out to never in doubt
The Athletic FC answers your questions: What do you want to know about the game?
England’s Cars crash, Barca’s disputes revealed, FM 2025 delayed
The Athletic’s Friday football quiz question #25
Josh Sargent: My game in my words
Real Madrid’s right-back search is speeding up. Who should they sign?
The new Brampton: How Montreal became the place for Canada’s young talent
Why aren’t Wrexham playing during the international break? Are other League One games off?
Liverpool’s one-game wonders: ‘I understood the magnitude of it and I kind of choked’
A window onto Barcelona’s chaotic world, as Sergio Aguero claims club owes him €3m
Football and CBD: A complicated relationship
Row Z: Klopp as a Red Bull romantic, hungry hippos and taking it on the chins
Are international matches under threat? Plus: U.S. Soccer lay off staff ahead of relocation
George Baldock – the Steel City’s adopted son – epitomised the Sheffield United fairytale
USL suspension of Jermaine Jones reveals fractures within team and even wider discord
Why international football is under threat like never before
Holding in the penalty area: What are the Premier League’s rules and how are they applied?
George Baldock: Former Sheffield United defender found dead, aged 31
U.S. Soccer lays off up to 30 staff in major reorganization
Inter Miami’s Diego Gomez named No 1 in MLS’s 22 Under-22 list
Jurgen Klopp’s move to Red Bull seems surprising – but it shouldn’t be
Pep Guardiola ally leaving Manchester City. Plus: Jurgen Klopp’s new role
Inside the French coaching course that could propel U.S. soccer into a new stratosphere
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to become head of global soccer at Red Bull
Callum Gribbin interview: ‘I needed the lesson of being released by Manchester United’
Chris Kirkland: ‘I was taking 2,500mg of Tramadol a day. I had it in my goalie bag on the pitch’
Raul is still coaching Real Madrid’s ‘B’ team. Will their legendary striker ever make the step up?
Alfie Devine, My Football Journey: Relegation scraps, online abuse and Tottenham’s development path
Which signing went on to exceed expectations at each Premier League club?
With Txiki Begiristain leaving Man City, what might that mean for Pep Guardiola’s future?
Valencia fans on honeymoon in Singapore held by police over Peter Lim protest
Venezuela and La Vinotinto: How sport and politics intertwine
Former USMNT manager Gregg Berhalter named director of football, head coach of Chicago Fire: Sources
Generated by AI (2 hours ago)
In recent football news, there's been a lot of action on and off the field. Starting with the transfer market, Arsenal and Chelsea are both interested in Swedish striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. However, they find the £115 million asking price too high and are considering a more achievable £80 million deal.
On the Champions League front, several teams have been making headlines. Arsenal celebrated an exceptional win, trouncing Sporting with a score of 5-1, showcasing the team's formidable form and depth as they advance in the competition. In a twist of events, Manchester City experienced a shocking draw against Feyenoord, surrendering a three-goal lead in the final minutes, which has raised questions about the team's current form and resilience under Pep Guardiola. This draw has extended City's winless streak to six games, putting added pressure on the team and management.
Meanwhile, Polish striker Robert Lewandowski has joined the elite ranks alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi by scoring his 100th goal in the Champions League, demonstrating his continued prowess and consistency at the highest levels of European football.
In other news, England's national team has introduced newcomers Ruby Mace and Laura Blindkilde Brown, signaling a refreshing change and investment in new talent for the upcoming matches against the USA and Switzerland.
Amidst all the excitement, one concerning story has emerged involving referee David Coote, who is under investigation by the FA for allegedly discussing a booking prior to a match, bringing integrity into question within the sport's officiating circles.
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 |