Recent News from The Times (Include All Sources)
How Lee Carsley solved the Trent conundrum in only two games
Lee Carsley: Managing England is not an impossible job
Premier League matches were Europe’s longest last season
John Textor closer to Everton deal as he prepares to offload Palace stake
Kylian Mbappé to take PSG to court over £46.5m in unpaid wages
Cristiano Ronaldo hits out at Erik ten Hag over Man United ambition
Plan for Labour’s regulator to set parachute payments
Man United insist they haven’t broken PSR rules despite £113m loss
Buck stops with directors of football if Chelsea and Newcastle fail
No ex-pro has refereed in top flight – meet the men trying to change that
Mauricio Pochettino: £4.6m head coach told to improve USA’s mentality
Harvey Elliott set for lengthy layoff with fractured foot
Why Europe no longer considers British players runt of the litter
Lucy Bronze: Chelsea have everything they need to win Champions League
Golden night for Harry Kane as penalty-box king rises to occasion
Declan Rice knew what he was doing and deserved red card, says panel
Man United stand by disabled parking hike – to be fair to other fans
Stockport County coach Andy Mangan denied Real Madrid move by Brexit
Could promising Lewis Hall solve England’s conundrum at left back?
‘I’m not a loser’ – Meet San Marino’s loyal Never Any Joy Brigade
Lee Carsley: Coaches have failed to get best out of England’s midfielders
Harry Kane a fading force? Far from it
Blow for Arsenal as injured Martin Odegaard could miss Tottenham clash
How Mauricio Pochettino’s exit sparked Chelsea power struggle
Frustrated Caoimhin Kelleher keen to leave Liverpool
‘My son misses Chelsea but I needed to leave’ – how Emma Hayes found joy with US
Harry Kane to join 100 club – how does he compare to other centurions?
Jarell Quansah: I want to be the best defender in Europe
Lee Carsley: I wasn’t sure I was up to the England job
Scotland defiant but Cristiano Ronaldo seals Portugal win with goal 901
What we learnt about Lee Carsley: triangles, trust in Trent and freedom
National hero, outlaw, cheat – Luis Suárez leaves complex legacy
Ron Yeats obituary: Legendary Liverpool captain
Wrexham continue to ride high on Hollywood hype train
Meet Finland’s only England-based player – who survived brain tumour
Heimir Hallgrimsson needs to show who is in charge
Chris Morris: Jack Charlton told me I was crap, but he’d give me a chance
Steve Clarke frustrated by Scotland travel chaos on eve of Portugal clash
Jack Grealish: Euro 2024 snub made it worst summer of my life
Early lessons from the 2024-25 Premier League season
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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 |
