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The inside story of Manchester United Women’s turbulent summer
Row Z: Ronaldo vs Messi gets serious – and maybe referees just aren’t very good?
The coach who walked away from Manchester City – his football vision and what he wants to do next
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Infantino calls emergency meeting with broadcasters over lack of FIFA Club World Cup deal
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Watching the Champions League in the middle of the U.S. working day
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The rise and rise of the Premier League’s frontier coaches
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Champions League Briefing: De Bruyne injury, Ronaldo tributes and a late late goalkeeping blunder
Gotham FC’s 3 games in 6 days across nearly 3,000 miles: ‘We’re ready for it’
After Rodri’s comments, should footballers go on strike over workload?
Conor Gallagher interview on feeling ‘wanted and appreciated’ at Atletico Madrid after Chelsea limbo
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Haaland to Everton? Unseriously drafting Manchester City’s players to other clubs
MLS Cup contenders, hopefuls and shortcomings: A look at 4 teams’ chances at postseason glory
Girona’s journey from Spain’s fifth division to a Champions League debut at PSG
Real Madrid’s reliance on Antonio Rudiger and Eder Militao is a worry – they don’t have much choice
Will Premier League players really go on strike?
Milan ultras losing faith and weaknesses are plain to see – a minor miracle is needed
Champions League Briefing – Kane and Bayern’s records, Endrick’s impact and two outrageous goals
Manchester City’s Rodri says players are ‘close’ to striking over expanded football schedule
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In recent football news, several stories have captured the attention of fans worldwide. Former Port Vale captain Anthony Griffith has embarked on a new career path, starting a three-year course to become an official referee. He highlighted the need for ex-players to join the refereeing ranks, suggesting the game is "calling out" for their expertise and experience.
In the world of Premier League, Liverpool's manager Arne Slot addressed the issue of Saturday 12:30pm kick-offs following European games, a scheduling that predecessor Jurgen Klopp was notably critical of, with Slot appearing unfazed by the controversy. Meanwhile, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has tempered expectations around his team's performance, advising fans and pundits not to get overly excited about the club's positive start to the season, stating they still can't compete with the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal.
On a disciplinary note, Preston North End's Milutin Osmajic faced a significant eight-game suspension and a £15,000 fine for biting Liverpool loanee Owen Beck during a match against Blackburn, highlighting the strict measures against misconduct on the field.
Additionally, international and club teams are making headlines for various reasons. Uruguay's football icon Luis Suarez spoke out about his issues with former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa, hinting at personality clashes causing a "toxic atmosphere" within the national team. On a lighter note, Juventus forward Alisha Lehmann was honored with a custom EA Sports FC 25 cover, stepping in for Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham.
These stories collectively reflect the ongoing drama, developments, and debates shaping the current landscape of football across different leagues and countries.
1 | Liverpool | 6 | 10 | 15 |
2 | Manchester City | 6 | 8 | 14 |
3 | Arsenal | 6 | 7 | 14 |
4 | Chelsea | 6 | 8 | 13 |
5 | Aston Villa | 6 | 3 | 13 |
6 | Fulham | 6 | 3 | 11 |
7 | Newcastle | 6 | 1 | 11 |
8 | Tottenham | 6 | 7 | 10 |
9 | Brighton | 6 | 2 | 9 |
10 | Nottingham Forest | 6 | 1 | 9 |
11 | Bournemouth | 6 | -1 | 8 |
12 | Brentford | 6 | -2 | 7 |
13 | Manchester United | 6 | -3 | 7 |
14 | West Ham | 6 | -4 | 5 |
15 | Ipswich | 6 | -5 | 4 |
16 | Everton | 6 | -8 | 4 |
17 | Leicester | 6 | -4 | 3 |
18 | Crystal Palace | 6 | -4 | 3 |
19 | Southampton | 6 | -9 | 1 |
20 | Wolves | 6 | -10 | 1 |
1 | Barcelona | 8 | 16 | 21 |
2 | Real Madrid | 8 | 11 | 18 |
3 | Villarreal | 8 | 2 | 17 |
4 | Atletico Madrid | 8 | 8 | 16 |
5 | Athletic Club | 8 | 4 | 14 |
6 | Osasuna | 8 | -1 | 14 |
7 | Mallorca | 8 | 2 | 14 |
8 | Real Betis | 8 | 1 | 12 |
9 | Rayo Vallecano | 8 | 1 | 10 |
10 | Celta Vigo | 8 | 0 | 10 |
11 | Alaves | 8 | -1 | 10 |
12 | Girona | 8 | -2 | 9 |
13 | Sevilla | 8 | -2 | 9 |
14 | Real Sociedad | 8 | -1 | 8 |
15 | Getafe | 8 | -1 | 7 |
16 | Leganes | 8 | -4 | 7 |
17 | Espanyol | 8 | -5 | 7 |
18 | Valencia | 8 | -8 | 5 |
19 | Valladolid | 8 | -13 | 5 |
20 | Las Palmas | 8 | -7 | 3 |
1 | Napoli | 6 | 7 | 13 |
2 | Juventus | 6 | 9 | 12 |
3 | AC Milan | 6 | 7 | 11 |
4 | Inter | 6 | 6 | 11 |
5 | Torino | 6 | 2 | 11 |
6 | Empoli | 6 | 3 | 10 |
7 | Udinese | 6 | -1 | 10 |
8 | Lazio | 6 | 2 | 10 |
9 | AS Roma | 6 | 3 | 9 |
10 | Como | 6 | -2 | 8 |
11 | Atalanta | 6 | -1 | 7 |
12 | Fiorentina | 6 | 0 | 7 |
13 | Bologna | 6 | -2 | 7 |
14 | Verona | 6 | -1 | 6 |
15 | Parma | 6 | -2 | 5 |
16 | Genoa | 6 | -6 | 5 |
17 | Lecce | 6 | -8 | 5 |
18 | Cagliari | 6 | -6 | 5 |
19 | Venezia | 6 | -6 | 4 |
20 | Monza | 6 | -4 | 3 |
1 | Bayern Munich | 5 | 13 | 13 |
2 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 5 | 5 | 12 |
3 | RB Leipzig | 5 | 6 | 11 |
4 | Bayer Leverkusen | 5 | 4 | 10 |
5 | Borussia Dortmund | 5 | 2 | 10 |
6 | FC Heidenheim | 5 | 3 | 9 |
7 | SC Freiburg | 5 | 1 | 9 |
8 | VfB Stuttgart | 5 | 4 | 8 |
9 | Union Berlin | 5 | 1 | 8 |
10 | Werder Bremen | 5 | -3 | 8 |
11 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 5 | -2 | 6 |
12 | FSV Mainz 05 | 5 | -2 | 5 |
13 | VfL Wolfsburg | 5 | -1 | 4 |
14 | FC St. Pauli | 5 | -2 | 4 |
15 | FC Augsburg | 5 | -7 | 4 |
16 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 5 | -6 | 3 |
17 | Vfl Bochum | 5 | -6 | 1 |
18 | Holstein Kiel | 5 | -10 | 1 |