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Real Madrid’s options to replace Carvajal – and the state of play on transfers
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Real Madrid’s options to replace Carvajal – and the state of play on transfers

Manchester City vs Premier League and APTs explained; Brazil’s big betting question
The Athletic (3 months ago)

Manchester City vs Premier League and APTs explained; Brazil’s big betting question

Aidan Morris’s path to Pochettino’s USMNT: Embracing the uncomfortable and building relationships
The Athletic (3 months ago)

Aidan Morris’s path to Pochettino’s USMNT: Embracing the uncomfortable and building relationships

The Manchester United meeting where Erik ten Hag’s role as manager will be discussed
The Athletic (3 months ago)

The Manchester United meeting where Erik ten Hag’s role as manager will be discussed

Analysing Manchester United manager alternatives to Erik ten Hag: Hoeness, Van Nistelrooy, Tuchel and more
The Athletic (3 months ago)

Analysing Manchester United manager alternatives to Erik ten Hag: Hoeness, Van Nistelrooy, Tuchel and more

Barcelona must keep their wages down – but Araujo, Pedri and Yamal need new deals
The Athletic (3 months ago)

Barcelona must keep their wages down – but Araujo, Pedri and Yamal need new deals

Are you entertained? Ange Postecoglou and the contradictory nature of football fandom
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Are you entertained? Ange Postecoglou and the contradictory nature of football fandom

Brazilian struggles and a new era for USMNT: What to look out for this international break
The Athletic (3 months ago)

Brazilian struggles and a new era for USMNT: What to look out for this international break

Manchester City vs the Premier League: The APT verdict (briefly) explained
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Manchester City vs the Premier League: The APT verdict (briefly) explained

Manchester City vs the Premier League – explaining the 115* charges and what happens next
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Manchester City vs the Premier League – explaining the 115* charges and what happens next

USMNT Player Tracker: Unlucky Balogun, Tillman has no equals – and Pulisic to step up?
The Athletic (3 months ago)

USMNT Player Tracker: Unlucky Balogun, Tillman has no equals – and Pulisic to step up?

Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho withdraws from Argentina squad with knee injury
The Athletic (3 months ago)

Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho withdraws from Argentina squad with knee injury

How Paulo Gazzaniga saved three penalties in one game – just another day in a dramatic career
The Athletic (3 months ago)

How Paulo Gazzaniga saved three penalties in one game – just another day in a dramatic career

Pogba ‘nightmare’ over – but what now? Plus: Premier League manager pressure gauge
The Athletic (3 months ago)

Pogba ‘nightmare’ over – but what now? Plus: Premier League manager pressure gauge

The Briefing: Can Liverpool really challenge City for title? Can the real Spurs please stand up?
The Athletic (3 months ago)

The Briefing: Can Liverpool really challenge City for title? Can the real Spurs please stand up?

Erik ten Hag’s big calls staved off the worst but a sense of flux remains at Manchester United
The Athletic (3 months ago)

Erik ten Hag’s big calls staved off the worst but a sense of flux remains at Manchester United

Paul Pogba spies light at the end of the tunnel and a chance to play again
The Athletic (3 months ago)

Paul Pogba spies light at the end of the tunnel and a chance to play again

The Brighton widemen who overran Tottenham – and their importance to Hurzeler
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The Brighton widemen who overran Tottenham – and their importance to Hurzeler

Brighton 3 Tottenham 2: An incredible collapse and where the defence went wrong
The Athletic (3 months ago)

Brighton 3 Tottenham 2: An incredible collapse and where the defence went wrong

USMNT striker Folarin Balogun dislocates shoulder in Monaco win
The Athletic (3 months ago)

USMNT striker Folarin Balogun dislocates shoulder in Monaco win

USMNT striker Falorin Balogun dislocates shoulder in Monaco win
The Athletic (3 months ago)

USMNT striker Falorin Balogun dislocates shoulder in Monaco win

Sickle cell and football: Why the disease that mainly affects Black people needs more research
The Athletic (3 months ago)

Sickle cell and football: Why the disease that mainly affects Black people needs more research

What does Wojciech Szczesny’s Barcelona signing mean for Inaki Pena with Ter Stegen out?
The Athletic (3 months ago)

What does Wojciech Szczesny’s Barcelona signing mean for Inaki Pena with Ter Stegen out?

NWSL expansion: Where things stand as the league looks to add a 16th team
The Athletic (3 months ago)

NWSL expansion: Where things stand as the league looks to add a 16th team

Why the super sub is one of football’s most valuable roles (and why nobody wants to be one)
The Athletic (3 months ago)

Why the super sub is one of football’s most valuable roles (and why nobody wants to be one)

What’s going on with Jude Bellingham’s shoulder?
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What’s going on with Jude Bellingham’s shoulder?

Manchester United hierarchy to meet on Tuesday after Ratcliffe watches Ten Hag’s side play Aston Villa
The Athletic (3 months ago)

Manchester United hierarchy to meet on Tuesday after Ratcliffe watches Ten Hag’s side play Aston Villa

Premier League predicted line-ups: Who do our writers think will start in Gameweek 7?
The Athletic (3 months ago)

Premier League predicted line-ups: Who do our writers think will start in Gameweek 7?

USMNT’s Gio Reyna suffers setback in groin injury recovery, expected to return after November international break
The Athletic (3 months ago)

USMNT’s Gio Reyna suffers setback in groin injury recovery, expected to return after November international break

Slot machine that needs no luck, United’s problems after Porto, Suarez blasts Bielsa
The Athletic (3 months ago)

Slot machine that needs no luck, United’s problems after Porto, Suarez blasts Bielsa

Some of FIFA’s transfer rules contrary to EU law in Lassana Diarra case ruling, says European Court of Justice
The Athletic (3 months ago)

Some of FIFA’s transfer rules contrary to EU law in Lassana Diarra case ruling, says European Court of Justice

Luis Suárez details toxic culture under Uruguay’s Marcelo Bielsa: ‘Players are going to reach a limit and explode’
The Athletic (3 months ago)

Luis Suárez details toxic culture under Uruguay’s Marcelo Bielsa: ‘Players are going to reach a limit and explode’

Antonee Robinson: My game in my words
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Antonee Robinson: My game in my words

How Arne Slot prepares Liverpool: ‘Body wake-up’, ice baths and wellness checks
The Athletic (3 months ago)

How Arne Slot prepares Liverpool: ‘Body wake-up’, ice baths and wellness checks

Row Z: Ronaldo the team player, Celtic’s 70,716 miles of suffering and a blow-up Kane
The Athletic (3 months ago)

Row Z: Ronaldo the team player, Celtic’s 70,716 miles of suffering and a blow-up Kane

Do Premier League red cards apply across all competitions – and how long do suspensions last?
The Athletic (3 months ago)

Do Premier League red cards apply across all competitions – and how long do suspensions last?

Champions League projections: All the talking points from Matchday 2
The Athletic (4 months ago)

Champions League projections: All the talking points from Matchday 2

Champions League projections 2024-25: Each team’s probability of qualifying for knockouts
The Athletic (4 months ago)

Champions League projections 2024-25: Each team’s probability of qualifying for knockouts

How Hansi Flick orchestrated a Barcelona revival; Plus: Champions League upsets and more Messi success
The Athletic (4 months ago)

How Hansi Flick orchestrated a Barcelona revival; Plus: Champions League upsets and more Messi success

Reading Barcelona’s accounts – and why a ‘€12m profit’ is actually a €91m loss
The Athletic (4 months ago)

Reading Barcelona’s accounts – and why a ‘€12m profit’ is actually a €91m loss

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In recent football news, there have been significant developments in player transfers and contracts. Erling Haaland has made headlines by agreeing to a new, staggering £260 million ten-year contract with Manchester City, a deal he himself has termed "crazy." This makes Haaland one of the highest-paid footballers in the world, reflecting his incredible impact on the field.

On the transfer front, Paris Saint-Germain has completed a notable €70 million move for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli, further strengthening their squad with the Georgian forward’s dynamic play. Speculation now turns to who Napoli might bring in to fill the void left by Kvaratskhelia's departure, with Manchester United's Marcus Rashford being a potential candidate.

In more somber news, the football world is mourning the loss of Manchester United legend Denis Law, who passed away at the age of 84. Law, celebrated for his remarkable scoring abilities and integral role in Manchester United’s history, had been battling dementia in recent years. Tributes have poured in from figures like Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville, highlighting Law's status as one of football's greatest talents.

Lastly, in managerial news, Belgium has dismissed Domenico Tedesco as their national team coach following a string of poor results. Tedesco's departure underscores the high expectations and pressures national teams face in achieving success on the international stage.

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1Liverpool202847
2Arsenal212243
3Nottingham Forest211041
4Newcastle211538
5Chelsea211537
6Manchester City21935
7Aston Villa21-135
8Bournemouth21734
9Brighton21331
10Fulham21230
11Brentford21328
12Manchester United21-326
13West Ham21-1426
14Tottenham211124
15Crystal Palace21-524
16Everton20-1117
17Wolves21-1716
18Ipswich21-1716
19Leicester21-2314
20Southampton21-346
La Liga Full Table
1Atletico Madrid192244
2Real Madrid192443
3Barcelona192938
4Athletic Club191236
5Villarreal19330
6Mallorca19-230
7Real Sociedad19428
8Girona19228
9Rayo Vallecano19025
10Real Betis19-225
11Osasuna19-525
12Celta Vigo19-224
13Sevilla19-723
14Las Palmas19-522
15Getafe19-319
16Leganes19-1119
17Espanyol20-1319
18Alaves19-1017
19Valladolid20-2515
20Valencia19-1113
Serie A Full Table
1Napoli202047
2Inter193144
3Atalanta202343
4Lazio20636
5Juventus201534
6Fiorentina191232
7AC Milan191031
8Bologna19430
9AS Roma21427
10Udinese20-526
11Genoa21-1223
12Torino20-522
13Lecce20-1820
14Empoli20-620
15Como20-1119
16Verona20-2019
17Parma20-1019
18Cagliari20-1418
19Venezia20-1514
20Monza20-913
Bundesliga Full Table
1Bayern Munich174042
2Bayer Leverkusen171838
3Eintracht Frankfurt181836
4RB Leipzig17530
5VfB Stuttgart17629
6FSV Mainz 0517928
7VfL Wolfsburg17927
8SC Freiburg17-527
9Werder Bremen17-126
10Borussia Dortmund18125
11Borussia Monchengladbach17024
12FC Augsburg17-1419
13Union Berlin17-917
14FC St. Pauli17-914
15FC Heidenheim17-1314
161899 Hoffenheim17-1414
17Holstein Kiel17-1811
18Vfl Bochum17-239