Recent News from The Times (Include All Sources)
Steve Cooper accuses Premier League of using false VAR images
Is Manchester City’s ‘Oasis’ kit the ugliest ever?
Who is the only player to be fouled more than Anthony Gordon this season?
WSL 2024-25: Fight is not just for title but to make England Euro squad
Man City v Inter: Off-colour City come off second best in European opener
Brennan Johnson spares Spurs’ blushes to bring relief for Ange Postecoglou
Five-star Celtic make perfect start to Champions League
Salvatore ‘Toto’ Schillaci obituary, Italian face of the 1990 World Cup
Martin Odegaard out for a ‘while’ after scan reveals significant injury
Manchester City star Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw in visa blunder
‘I had fans asking for selfies – which is unusual for a barrister’
Salvatore Schillaci, Italy’s 1990 World Cup icon, dies aged 59
How subtle but smart Arsenal responded to tweak in blocking rules
Harry Kane scores four to surpass Wayne Rooney’s record in 9-2 Dinamo rout
Fulham lose 16-15 to Preston in longest shoot-out in League Cup history
Carabao Cup round-up: Everton lose on penalties but Eberechi Eze shines
Manchester United v Barnsley: Marcus Rashford strikes twice in record win
Ange Postecoglou: Two failed seasons if Spurs don’t win trophy this year
AC Milan v Liverpool: Arne Slot’s men win Champions League opener
Young Boys v Aston Villa: Youri Tielemans gets Villa off to perfect start
Liverpool ‘deeply saddened’ after fan dies crossing motorway near Milan
Anthony Taylor removed from refereeing duty after death threats
Players close to striking, says Rodri – who faces up to 85 games this term
Man City link took Girona to Champions League – now it could hold them back
Wrexham lose ‘Hollywood derby’ to Tom Brady bunch in front of David Beckham
Erik ten Hag: Impatient Antony must fight for his place at Man United
Biggest test yet for Arne Slot on kind of night Jürgen Klopp relished
Liverpool’s Alisson issues fatigue warning before Champions League
Ezri Konsa: I wasn’t my best under Gerrard – Emery has changed my game
MI6 ‘involvement’ in Newcastle United takeover is ‘red flag’ for regulator
Gary Shaw, Aston Villa European Cup winner, dies after fall aged 63
Lawyers arrive for first day of hearing into Man City charges
Steve Bruce vies with Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown to be Blackpool’s star attraction
Ange Postecoglou’s honeymoon is over – Spurs live but don’t learn
Five goals in four games – but Marseille fans divided over Mason Greenwood
Can Birmingham and Wrexham balance confected drama with tradition?
Who’d be a manager? Inside the margins that decided Euro 2024 final
Wolves v Newcastle: Harvey Barnes rocket earns respite for Eddie Howe
How Kai Havertz went from Arsenal’s utility man to irreplaceable striker
I turned career around after Celtic stinker – Kalvin Phillips can do same
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In recent football news, the Major League Soccer (MLS) MVP race is heating up as the season approaches its end. Notable players like Christian Benteke have seen a rise in their performance, while Lionel Messi makes a remarkable return, showing why he's counted among the best. Riqui Puig is also making headlines as a strong candidate for the MVP award as voting is set to open in the coming weeks.
In the Premier League, interesting developments are underway as Chris Sutton, a BBC Sport football expert, gears up to compare his weekend match predictions with singer and West Ham fan, James Smith. This friendly challenge adds an entertaining twist to the anticipation of the upcoming fixtures.
A significant announcement in the football world is the initiation of the National League Cup next month. This brand-new competition will feature a mix of 16 teams from the fifth-tier alongside 16 Premier League 2 teams, setting the stage for an exciting tournament that will captivate fans with fresh matchups and potential underdog stories.
Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Real Madrid player, has recently praised Barcelona's young talent, Lamine Yamal, recognizing him as one of the best of his generation at just 17 years old. Ronaldo's accolades for the wonderkid underline the emergence of new talent in football that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
Lastly, controversy surrounds the Premier League with Leicester City's manager Steve Cooper claiming proof of a VAR (Video Assistant Referee) malfunction during their 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace. Cooper's frustration highlights ongoing debates about the use of technology in football and its impact on the game's integrity.
| 1 | Manchester City | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 4 | 5 | 10 |
| 3 | Newcastle | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 4 | 6 | 9 |
| 5 | Aston Villa | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| 6 | Brighton | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 7 | Nottingham Forest | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| 8 | Chelsea | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 9 | Brentford | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 10 | Manchester United | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 11 | Bournemouth | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 12 | Fulham | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 13 | Tottenham | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| 14 | West Ham | 4 | -1 | 4 |
| 15 | Leicester | 4 | -2 | 2 |
| 16 | Crystal Palace | 4 | -3 | 2 |
| 17 | Ipswich | 4 | -5 | 2 |
| 18 | Wolves | 4 | -7 | 1 |
| 19 | Southampton | 4 | -7 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton | 4 | -9 | 0 |
| 1 | Barcelona | 5 | 13 | 15 |
| 2 | Atletico Madrid | 5 | 7 | 11 |
| 3 | Real Madrid | 5 | 7 | 11 |
| 4 | Villarreal | 5 | 3 | 11 |
| 5 | Athletic Club | 6 | 2 | 10 |
| 6 | Celta Vigo | 5 | 3 | 9 |
| 7 | Real Betis | 5 | 1 | 8 |
| 8 | Mallorca | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| 9 | Espanyol | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| 10 | Alaves | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| 11 | Rayo Vallecano | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| 12 | Girona | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| 13 | Osasuna | 5 | -4 | 7 |
| 14 | Sevilla | 5 | -2 | 5 |
| 15 | Leganes | 6 | -4 | 5 |
| 16 | Real Sociedad | 6 | -4 | 4 |
| 17 | Valladolid | 5 | -11 | 4 |
| 18 | Getafe | 5 | -2 | 3 |
| 19 | Las Palmas | 5 | -4 | 2 |
| 20 | Valencia | 5 | -7 | 1 |
| 1 | Udinese | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| 2 | Napoli | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 3 | Inter | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| 4 | Juventus | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| 5 | Torino | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| 6 | Lazio | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| 7 | Verona | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| 8 | Empoli | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| 9 | Atalanta | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 10 | AC Milan | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| 11 | Genoa | 4 | -1 | 5 |
| 12 | Parma | 4 | -1 | 4 |
| 13 | Lecce | 4 | -5 | 4 |
| 14 | Fiorentina | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 15 | Monza | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 16 | AS Roma | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 17 | Bologna | 4 | -3 | 3 |
| 18 | Como | 4 | -4 | 2 |
| 19 | Cagliari | 4 | -5 | 2 |
| 20 | Venezia | 4 | -7 | 1 |
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 3 | 8 | 9 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 4 | FC Heidenheim | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| 5 | Bayer Leverkusen | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 6 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 8 | Werder Bremen | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 9 | Union Berlin | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 10 | VfB Stuttgart | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 | FC Augsburg | 3 | -2 | 4 |
| 12 | VfL Wolfsburg | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 13 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 14 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| 15 | FSV Mainz 05 | 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 16 | Vfl Bochum | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| 17 | FC St. Pauli | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| 18 | Holstein Kiel | 3 | -8 | 0 |
