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Who are the biggest USMNT winners and losers as Mauricio Pochettino takes over?
The Athletic (4 months ago)

Who are the biggest USMNT winners and losers as Mauricio Pochettino takes over?

Frenkie de Jong is no closer to a Barcelona return – so what’s going on?
The Athletic (4 months ago)

Frenkie de Jong is no closer to a Barcelona return – so what’s going on?

How USMNT sealed Pochettino deal, the data debate, Premier League hat-trick race
The Athletic (4 months ago)

How USMNT sealed Pochettino deal, the data debate, Premier League hat-trick race

What’s next for the Oakland Coliseum? As A’s exit, trailblazing soccer team takes root there
The Athletic (4 months ago)

What’s next for the Oakland Coliseum? As A’s exit, trailblazing soccer team takes root there

Mo Faal: How did Wrexham’s most expensive signing do on his debut for the club?
The Athletic (4 months ago)

Mo Faal: How did Wrexham’s most expensive signing do on his debut for the club?

Ranking every Premier League XI – first choice, second choice and Chelsea’s C team
The Athletic (4 months ago)

Ranking every Premier League XI – first choice, second choice and Chelsea’s C team

Building the perfect goalkeeper: Alisson’s one-on-ones, Ederson’s passing, Raya’s catching
The Athletic (4 months ago)

Building the perfect goalkeeper: Alisson’s one-on-ones, Ederson’s passing, Raya’s catching

Red Trousers, Storks and Breisgau Brazilians: The origins of German football club nicknames
The Athletic (4 months ago)

Red Trousers, Storks and Breisgau Brazilians: The origins of German football club nicknames

Has the impact of analytics on modern football been overstated?
The Athletic (4 months ago)

Has the impact of analytics on modern football been overstated?

Inside Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT deal: Hayes’ role, Chelsea delays and Argentine steak
The Athletic (4 months ago)

Inside Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT deal: Hayes’ role, Chelsea delays and Argentine steak

Mauricio Pochettino appointed USMNT head coach to lead team through 2026 World Cup
The Athletic (4 months ago)

Mauricio Pochettino appointed USMNT head coach to lead team through 2026 World Cup

In search of ‘seal dribbler’, Odegaard injury, and Gibraltar
The Athletic (4 months ago)

In search of ‘seal dribbler’, Odegaard injury, and Gibraltar

Chelsea are learning the hard way that co-owners rarely work in football
The Athletic (4 months ago)

Chelsea are learning the hard way that co-owners rarely work in football

Meet Jorrel Hato, the Ajax teenager tracked by Arsenal: ‘I want to achieve big things’
The Athletic (4 months ago)

Meet Jorrel Hato, the Ajax teenager tracked by Arsenal: ‘I want to achieve big things’

Kylian Mbappe’s Real Madrid start: Low profile, finding his place, ‘totally different’ to Cristiano Ronaldo
The Athletic (4 months ago)

Kylian Mbappe’s Real Madrid start: Low profile, finding his place, ‘totally different’ to Cristiano Ronaldo

Gibraltar, Rodri and Alvaro Morata’s chanting and a misunderstood British territory
The Athletic (4 months ago)

Gibraltar, Rodri and Alvaro Morata’s chanting and a misunderstood British territory

How English football academies went from peripheral to essential in the space of a decade
The Athletic (4 months ago)

How English football academies went from peripheral to essential in the space of a decade

USMNT Player Tracker: How U.S. talent is flourishing in Belgium, and De la Torre consolation
The Athletic (4 months ago)

USMNT Player Tracker: How U.S. talent is flourishing in Belgium, and De la Torre consolation

How Brady’s Birmingham shocked the game, Chelsea’s power struggle, English club nicknames
The Athletic (4 months ago)

How Brady’s Birmingham shocked the game, Chelsea’s power struggle, English club nicknames

The Chelsea ownership crisis: Why Clearlake and Boehly’s marriage is at breaking point
The Athletic (4 months ago)

The Chelsea ownership crisis: Why Clearlake and Boehly’s marriage is at breaking point

In search of Kerlon and his seal dribble
The Athletic (4 months ago)

In search of Kerlon and his seal dribble

Gylfi Sigurdsson’s Icelandic return: ‘Everybody here was happy to see him back in football’
The Athletic (4 months ago)

Gylfi Sigurdsson’s Icelandic return: ‘Everybody here was happy to see him back in football’

Villans, Cherries, Toffees and Tractor Boys: The origins of English football club nicknames
The Athletic (4 months ago)

Villans, Cherries, Toffees and Tractor Boys: The origins of English football club nicknames

Alex Morgan ends soccer career with a final 13 minutes for the Wave against the Courage
The Athletic (4 months ago)

Alex Morgan ends soccer career with a final 13 minutes for the Wave against the Courage

Why England are a better team with Anthony Gordon in than Phil Foden
The Athletic (4 months ago)

Why England are a better team with Anthony Gordon in than Phil Foden

Canada’s win over USMNT shows Copa was no fluke as they ascend to be CONCACAF’s top side
The Athletic (4 months ago)

Canada’s win over USMNT shows Copa was no fluke as they ascend to be CONCACAF’s top side

Dismal USMNT lacked pride and intensity against Canada – that’s on the players
The Athletic (4 months ago)

Dismal USMNT lacked pride and intensity against Canada – that’s on the players

Nagelsmann’s smart use of Gross and Havertz shows Germany there is life after Kroos
The Athletic (4 months ago)

Nagelsmann’s smart use of Gross and Havertz shows Germany there is life after Kroos

How Premier League footballers have turned two Surrey villages into ‘Beverly Hills of Britain’
The Athletic (4 months ago)

How Premier League footballers have turned two Surrey villages into ‘Beverly Hills of Britain’

The Business of Football: Inside UEFA’s ticket price cap vote and the player break puzzle
The Athletic (4 months ago)

The Business of Football: Inside UEFA’s ticket price cap vote and the player break puzzle

USMNT 1 Canada 2 takeaways – Pochettino arrival can’t come soon enough
The Athletic (4 months ago)

USMNT 1 Canada 2 takeaways – Pochettino arrival can’t come soon enough

Lee Carsley lives for coaching – but anthem furore shows England job has another side to it
The Athletic (4 months ago)

Lee Carsley lives for coaching – but anthem furore shows England job has another side to it

Inter Miami and David Beckham’s long road to a new home
The Athletic (4 months ago)

Inter Miami and David Beckham’s long road to a new home

How Jesse Marsch looked to emulate the USMNT to coax more swagger from Canada
The Athletic (4 months ago)

How Jesse Marsch looked to emulate the USMNT to coax more swagger from Canada

From world players’ union to NWSL, Sarah Gregorius is ready to effect change is women’s soccer
The Athletic (4 months ago)

From world players’ union to NWSL, Sarah Gregorius is ready to effect change is women’s soccer

World’s worst team win first match in 20 years, Ronaldo nets 900, Morgan retires
The Athletic (4 months ago)

World’s worst team win first match in 20 years, Ronaldo nets 900, Morgan retires

The Athletic’s Friday football quiz question #20
The Athletic (4 months ago)

The Athletic’s Friday football quiz question #20

USMNT watchlist: With key starters out injured, here’s who could rise to the occasion
The Athletic (4 months ago)

USMNT watchlist: With key starters out injured, here’s who could rise to the occasion

What next for Atlanta United?
The Athletic (4 months ago)

What next for Atlanta United?

Why Niko Sigur chose Canada over Croatia: ‘He’s got that savviness even though he’s young’
The Athletic (4 months ago)

Why Niko Sigur chose Canada over Croatia: ‘He’s got that savviness even though he’s young’

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In recent football news, several key stories have captured attention. Chelsea is reportedly looking for a replacement for Fofana, aiming to sign a player compared to a hybrid of Gabriel and Saliba with a substantial £67m price tag. On the other side, Celtic has shown ambition by submitting a significant bid to sign an "incredible" player deemed an upgrade on Maeda, although their £10m offer was turned down by a Premier League side.

Arsenal's performance in their match against Aston Villa has brought focus onto a few players, particularly a star who lost the ball 18 times, drawing criticism and calls for changes in the lineup. Meanwhile, Spurs are in discussions to sign a talent touted as the next Harry Kane, showcasing their intent to build for the future.

Injuries have plagued Arsenal, with Mikel Arteta highlighting the team's crippling injury list following a draw with Aston Villa. The situation has put Arsenal in a challenging position, impacting their title hopes. Elsewhere, Manchester United is making moves in the transfer market, considering an improved bid from Real Betis for Antony and turning their attention towards Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri, indicating a strategic approach to strengthen their squad.

These developments suggest an intensely competitive atmosphere among clubs to secure talents that can change their fortunes. Chelsea's ambitious pursuit, Celtic's transfer endeavors, Arsenal's challenges on the pitch and in terms of squad depth, alongside Manchester United's tactical maneuvers in the transfer market, outline the dynamic state of European football as teams vie for glory and improvement.

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Premier League Full Table
1Liverpool213050
2Arsenal222244
3Nottingham Forest211041
4Newcastle221238
5Chelsea211537
6Bournemouth221037
7Aston Villa22-136
8Manchester City21935
9Fulham22433
10Brighton21331
11Brentford22128
12Crystal Palace22-327
13Manchester United21-326
14West Ham22-1626
15Tottenham211124
16Everton20-1117
17Wolves21-1716
18Ipswich21-1716
19Leicester22-2514
20Southampton21-346
La Liga Full Table
1Atletico Madrid202144
2Real Madrid192443
3Barcelona202939
4Athletic Club191236
5Villarreal19330
6Mallorca19-230
7Real Sociedad19428
8Girona20128
9Sevilla20-626
10Rayo Vallecano19025
11Real Betis20-425
12Osasuna19-525
13Celta Vigo19-224
14Leganes20-1022
15Las Palmas19-522
16Getafe20-320
17Alaves20-820
18Espanyol20-1319
19Valladolid20-2515
20Valencia19-1113
Serie A Full Table
1Napoli212150
2Inter193144
3Atalanta212243
4Juventus211737
5Lazio20636
6Bologna20633
7Fiorentina191232
8AC Milan20831
9AS Roma21427
10Udinese20-526
11Genoa21-1223
12Torino20-522
13Lecce20-1820
14Empoli20-620
15Como20-1119
16Verona20-2019
17Parma20-1019
18Cagliari20-1418
19Venezia20-1514
20Monza21-1113
Bundesliga Full Table
1Bayern Munich184145
2Bayer Leverkusen182041
3Eintracht Frankfurt181836
4VfB Stuttgart181032
5RB Leipzig18531
6FSV Mainz 0517928
7VfL Wolfsburg18827
8SC Freiburg18-927
9Werder Bremen17-126
10Borussia Dortmund18125
11Borussia Monchengladbach18-224
12FC Augsburg17-1419
13FC St. Pauli18-717
14Union Berlin17-917
151899 Hoffenheim18-1217
16FC Heidenheim18-1514
17Holstein Kiel18-2011
18Vfl Bochum18-2310