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Mauricio Pochettino has big plans for USMNT – but will take his time to implement them
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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?
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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?
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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?
The Athletic (2 months ago)

Was Cole Palmer meant to be this good?

Dafydd vs Goliath: How a tiny Welsh club (based in England) reached the European big time
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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?
The Athletic (2 months ago)

Should the Premier League adopt the NFL injury transparency rules?

Champions League Briefing: Decisive Duran, David downs Real Madrid and Juventus’s classic comeback
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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?
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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’
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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?
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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?
The Athletic (2 months ago)

Champions League tickets: Which clubs charge fans most – and who gets the best deal?

Bruno Fernandes farce proves why VAR system must be abolished
The Athletic (2 months ago)

Bruno Fernandes farce proves why VAR system must be abolished

How Bayern Munich’s quirkiness makes them a sporting giant of global appeal
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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?
The Athletic (2 months ago)

Champions League Briefing: Arsenal’s statement win – and why so many thrashings?

Barcelona 5 Young Boys 0: Raphinha revitalised and Lewandowski matches Ronaldo
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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?
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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
The Athletic (2 months ago)

Leandro Trossard and a ludicrous red-card loophole that should be closed

How important is matchday revenue to Premier League clubs?
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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 Athletic (2 months ago)

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?
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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
The Athletic (2 months ago)

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.

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Premier League Full Table
1Liverpool121631
2Manchester City12523
3Chelsea12922
4Arsenal12922
5Brighton12522
6Tottenham121419
7Nottingham Forest12219
8Aston Villa12019
9Fulham12018
10Newcastle12018
11Brentford12017
12Manchester United12016
13Bournemouth12-115
14West Ham12-415
15Everton12-711
16Leicester12-810
17Wolves12-89
18Ipswich12-109
19Crystal Palace12-78
20Southampton12-154
La Liga Full Table
1Barcelona142834
2Real Madrid131730
3Atletico Madrid141329
4Villarreal13425
5Athletic Club14723
6Osasuna14-322
7Girona14221
8Mallorca14121
9Real Betis14020
10Real Sociedad14018
11Celta Vigo14-218
12Sevilla14-518
13Rayo Vallecano13-116
14Leganes14-614
15Getafe14-113
16Alaves14-913
17Las Palmas14-712
18Valencia12-710
19Espanyol13-1410
20Valladolid14-179
Serie A Full Table
1Napoli131129
2Inter131728
3Atalanta131828
4Fiorentina131728
5Lazio131428
6Juventus131425
7AC Milan12619
8Bologna12-118
9Udinese13-317
10Empoli13-116
11Torino13-315
12AS Roma13-413
13Parma13-412
14Lecce13-1512
15Verona13-1512
16Cagliari13-1011
17Genoa13-1311
18Como13-1210
19Monza13-59
20Venezia13-118
Bundesliga Full Table
1Bayern Munich112929
2Eintracht Frankfurt111123
3RB Leipzig11921
4Bayer Leverkusen11820
5Borussia Dortmund11419
6Borussia Monchengladbach11317
7SC Freiburg11-217
8FSV Mainz 0511416
9VfB Stuttgart11216
10Union Berlin11016
11VfL Wolfsburg11215
12Werder Bremen11-515
131899 Hoffenheim11-512
14FC Augsburg11-1012
15FC Heidenheim11-510
16FC St. Pauli11-78
17Holstein Kiel11-165
18Vfl Bochum11-222