Recent News from The Athletic (Include All Sources)
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The Briefing: Should Postecoglou be more like Arteta? Liverpool loss just a blip? And EFL chaos
Explaining the lost generation of footballers who came after Messi and Ronaldo
Manchester City vs the Premier League – explaining the 115* charges and how long the case will take
Lepers, rat-stabbers and cheese heads: The origins of football team nicknames from around the world
Dash players express frustration amid coach’s extended absence: ‘There’s a lot we’re missing’
The U.S. must believe ‘we can win the World Cup’? Pochettino will need all the help he can get
Birmingham City vs Wrexham: The EFL celebrity derby and a battle for U.S. fandom
How the Champions League ate football: ‘It was in our DNA – the brand was sacred’
Lionel Messi scores 2 goals in first game played for Inter Miami since June
Will Ferrell in attendance for Leeds vs Burnley in Championship
It’s been the Premier League for 17 years – so why is ‘the Premiership’ still so prevalent?
How do Premier League teams kick off games in 2024-25?
Mauricio Pochettino aims to bolster belief as USMNT role takes him outside his comfort zone
Mauricio Pochettino targets U.S. 2026 World Cup success with USWNT the ‘inspiration’
How an ex-La Liga captain was found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman mascot
The tension between Howe and Mitchell is uncomfortable and unhealthy – Eales must sort it out
Mbappe’s goals, midfield muddles, gaps at the back: What I’m seeing at Real Madrid
Explaining the legalities behind an unnamed Premier League player being accused of rape
The Athletic’s Friday football quiz question #21
Colombia’s hot streak ignites a modern rivalry with World Cup-champion Argentina
Manchester United’s Barcelona board meeting and what the new football executives do
The strange case of Odysseas Vlachodimos – Newcastle’s £20m goalkeeper they didn’t want
Row Z: Arsenal fans lose the plot, Ronaldo wins the World Cup, and ‘anthem-gate’
Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 return: What to look out for in top five leagues
Barcelona’s La Liga salary limit has been more than doubled – this is what it means
Reflecting on Alex Morgan’s career: The athlete, the fighter, the human
Reflecting on Alex Morgan’s career: The athlete, the fighter, the human
Premier League squad lists explained: What are the rules and when do they have to be submitted?
Mbappe’s $60m wages row, Arteta’s new deal, which players will Pochettino favour?
Kai Havertz must be the least ‘false’ false nine around – leading the line is his best position
What Manchester United’s financial results do and do not reveal about their PSR position
Brazil, a soft underbelly and an identity crisis threatening its 2026 World Cup prospects
Federico Chiesa’s journey to Anfield: Big moments, big bang theory and emulating his father
Barcelona captains: ‘Godfather’ Pedri, surprise choice Raphinha
Juan Izquierdo collapsed in a game and died five days later. This is his legacy
Three games in is too early to trust the Premier League table… or is it?
Mackerel, cucumbers and mechanical cheese: The origins of Spanish football club nicknames
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In recent football news, Liverpool secured a vital 2-0 win over Brentford in the Premier League, thanks to Darwin Nunez's last-minute heroics, scoring twice to break Brentford hearts. This victory was crucial for Liverpool as they keep up their push for the Premier League title. Arne Slot, Liverpool's coach, praised Nunez's impact, emphasizing the importance of having a player who can come off the bench and make a significant difference.
Meanwhile, in other football news, Bukayo Saka, a key player for Arsenal, has been spotted without crutches, indicating positive progress in his recovery. However, Arsenal faces a new injury concern, adding to their list of challenges. In Serie A action, a top-of-the-table clash saw Atalanta square off against Napoli, with both teams hoping their star players could lead them to victory.
Leeds United is reportedly eyeing up a move for a Championship defender as a potential replacement for Firpo, signaling their intent to strengthen their squad. Furthermore, Manchester United and Newcastle United have been linked with strategic moves in the transfer market to bolster their squads for the ongoing challenges in the Premier League.
This brief overview highlights key developments in football, from crucial match outcomes to transfer news and player injuries, reflecting the dynamic nature of the sport.
1 | Liverpool | 21 | 30 | 50 |
2 | Arsenal | 22 | 22 | 44 |
3 | Nottingham Forest | 21 | 10 | 41 |
4 | Newcastle | 22 | 12 | 38 |
5 | Chelsea | 21 | 15 | 37 |
6 | Bournemouth | 22 | 10 | 37 |
7 | Aston Villa | 22 | -1 | 36 |
8 | Manchester City | 21 | 9 | 35 |
9 | Fulham | 22 | 4 | 33 |
10 | Brighton | 21 | 3 | 31 |
11 | Brentford | 22 | 1 | 28 |
12 | Crystal Palace | 22 | -3 | 27 |
13 | Manchester United | 21 | -3 | 26 |
14 | West Ham | 22 | -16 | 26 |
15 | Tottenham | 21 | 11 | 24 |
16 | Everton | 20 | -11 | 17 |
17 | Wolves | 21 | -17 | 16 |
18 | Ipswich | 21 | -17 | 16 |
19 | Leicester | 22 | -25 | 14 |
20 | Southampton | 21 | -34 | 6 |
1 | Atletico Madrid | 20 | 21 | 44 |
2 | Real Madrid | 19 | 24 | 43 |
3 | Barcelona | 20 | 29 | 39 |
4 | Athletic Club | 19 | 12 | 36 |
5 | Villarreal | 19 | 3 | 30 |
6 | Mallorca | 19 | -2 | 30 |
7 | Real Sociedad | 19 | 4 | 28 |
8 | Girona | 20 | 1 | 28 |
9 | Sevilla | 20 | -6 | 26 |
10 | Rayo Vallecano | 19 | 0 | 25 |
11 | Real Betis | 20 | -4 | 25 |
12 | Osasuna | 19 | -5 | 25 |
13 | Celta Vigo | 19 | -2 | 24 |
14 | Leganes | 20 | -10 | 22 |
15 | Las Palmas | 19 | -5 | 22 |
16 | Getafe | 20 | -3 | 20 |
17 | Alaves | 20 | -8 | 20 |
18 | Espanyol | 20 | -13 | 19 |
19 | Valladolid | 20 | -25 | 15 |
20 | Valencia | 19 | -11 | 13 |
1 | Napoli | 21 | 21 | 50 |
2 | Inter | 19 | 31 | 44 |
3 | Atalanta | 21 | 22 | 43 |
4 | Juventus | 21 | 17 | 37 |
5 | Lazio | 20 | 6 | 36 |
6 | Bologna | 20 | 6 | 33 |
7 | Fiorentina | 19 | 12 | 32 |
8 | AC Milan | 20 | 8 | 31 |
9 | AS Roma | 21 | 4 | 27 |
10 | Udinese | 20 | -5 | 26 |
11 | Genoa | 21 | -12 | 23 |
12 | Torino | 20 | -5 | 22 |
13 | Lecce | 20 | -18 | 20 |
14 | Empoli | 20 | -6 | 20 |
15 | Como | 20 | -11 | 19 |
16 | Verona | 20 | -20 | 19 |
17 | Parma | 20 | -10 | 19 |
18 | Cagliari | 20 | -14 | 18 |
19 | Venezia | 20 | -15 | 14 |
20 | Monza | 21 | -11 | 13 |
1 | Bayern Munich | 18 | 41 | 45 |
2 | Bayer Leverkusen | 18 | 20 | 41 |
3 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 18 | 18 | 36 |
4 | VfB Stuttgart | 18 | 10 | 32 |
5 | RB Leipzig | 18 | 5 | 31 |
6 | FSV Mainz 05 | 17 | 9 | 28 |
7 | VfL Wolfsburg | 18 | 8 | 27 |
8 | SC Freiburg | 18 | -9 | 27 |
9 | Werder Bremen | 17 | -1 | 26 |
10 | Borussia Dortmund | 18 | 1 | 25 |
11 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 18 | -2 | 24 |
12 | FC Augsburg | 17 | -14 | 19 |
13 | FC St. Pauli | 18 | -7 | 17 |
14 | Union Berlin | 17 | -9 | 17 |
15 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 18 | -12 | 17 |
16 | FC Heidenheim | 18 | -15 | 14 |
17 | Holstein Kiel | 18 | -20 | 11 |
18 | Vfl Bochum | 18 | -23 | 10 |