Recent News from The Athletic (Include All Sources)
Mauricio Pochettino has big plans for USMNT – but will take his time to implement them
Calmness on the edge of a crisis: Can Erik ten Hag survive again at Manchester United?
What’s going wrong at Real Madrid right now – and how much does it matter?
How Aston Villa’s plan paid off to beat Bayern Munich – with a finish fit for a future king
Was Cole Palmer meant to be this good?
Dafydd vs Goliath: How a tiny Welsh club (based in England) reached the European big time
Should the Premier League adopt the NFL injury transparency rules?
Champions League Briefing: Decisive Duran, David downs Real Madrid and Juventus’s classic comeback
Lille 1 Real Madrid 0: 36-game unbeaten run over and a mixed night for returning Camavinga
Atletico Madrid given partial three-match stadium closure after derby chaos
How Argentina are preparing for life after Lionel Messi: Wider, more direct but less clinical
Mauricio Pochettino names first USMNT squad: Weston McKennie and Tim Weah return
Bologna realising Champions League dream. Plus: Fernandes’ overturned red card and what it says about VAR
Business of Football: U.S. Soccer’s three ‘big swings’, and the end of transfers as we know them?
FIFA warns fans against purchasing 2026 World Cup tickets from resale websites
Frenkie de Jong is back for Barcelona. It’s one of those good problems to have
Real Madrid got it wrong with Leny Yoro. They’re still feeling the effects
Understanding Jhon Duran – Self-belief, mistakes and potentially ‘one of the world’s best strikers’
In a year of cost-cutting, can Manchester United afford to move on from Erik ten Hag?
Champions League tickets: Which clubs charge fans most – and who gets the best deal?
Bruno Fernandes farce proves why VAR system must be abolished
How Bayern Munich’s quirkiness makes them a sporting giant of global appeal
Champions League Briefing: Arsenal’s statement win – and why so many thrashings?
Barcelona 5 Young Boys 0: Raphinha revitalised and Lewandowski matches Ronaldo
Arsenal 2 PSG 0: Havertz’s scoring streak and Saka stars after Sterling’s son was his mascot
Slovan Bratislava 0 Manchester City 4: Doku’s end product, a record equalled and 28 shots
Who are the Atletico Madrid ultras? Plus: A 17-year-old’s $555m buyout clause
Atletico Madrid’s links with radical ultras is a story of violence, emotion and change
Champions League projections 2024-25: Each team’s probability of qualifying for knockouts
London has several major football clubs. Why does Paris only have one?
Living at La Masia: Why Barcelona’s youth academy is still a home to global stars
Leandro Trossard and a ludicrous red-card loophole that should be closed
How important is matchday revenue to Premier League clubs?
Support for Erik ten Hag has evaporated after the lowest moment of his Man United tenure
Champions League preview: What to look out for on Matchday 2 and how to watch
USMNT Player Tracker: Pepi maxing out, Celtic place trust in Auston and Sargent’s major impact
Ten Hag wants patience, will he get it? Madrid derby chaos, Palmer’s brilliance
Madrid’s derby descended into chaos, as players pleaded for peace with fans in balaclavas
The Briefing: Manchester United’s latest crisis is on INEOS – and has Palmer outgrown Chelsea?
Brentford scored in the first minute yet again — this is how they do it
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In recent football news, significant developments have emerged across various leagues and teams. Frank Lampard appears poised for a managerial comeback, nearing an appointment as Coventry City's new manager. This move marks his return to management 18 months after his departure from Chelsea. Lampard's vast experience from his time at Chelsea and Everton positions him as a promising candidate to lead Coventry City forward.
Manchester United and their new head coach, Ruben Amorim, have been making headlines with strategic decisions on player transfers. Amorim has reportedly made a firm decision regarding the futures of Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund as Manchester United navigates potential new additions to their squad. This comes as speculation increases around Viktor Gyokeres' potential transfer to the club, indicating a possible reshaping of United's attacking options under Amorim's vision.
The football world has also been buzzing with commentary from Pep Guardiola, the Manchester City manager, who clarified his remarks following a 3-3 draw with Feyenoord in the Champions League. Guardiola issued a statement to explain his comments about self-harm, with his team's performance sparking widespread discussion. Manchester City’s recent form has drawn attention, particularly with Ilkay Gundogan highlighting the team's "inexplicable" winless streak which puts their title aspirations at significant risk.
On a personal note, Jude Bellingham spoke out about his challenging experiences following England's Euro 2024 defeat. Bellingham's candid revelations shed light on the emotional tolls top athletes sometimes endure, illustrating the high-pressure environments in top-tier football. His openness contributes to the broader conversation on mental health and the importance of support systems for professional athletes.
Lastly, Robert Lewandowski has joined the ranks of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo by scoring over 100 goals in the Champions League, a remarkable achievement that underscores the Polish striker’s impact on European football. This milestone not only celebrates Lewandowski's prowess on the field but also cements his place among the game's elite.
This roundup highlights key movements and moments in football, from managerial shifts and player transfers to personal achievements and challenges faced by football stars.
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 |