Recent News from The Times (Include All Sources)
Jack Grealish: Euro 2024 snub made it worst summer of my life
Early lessons from the 2024-25 Premier League season
Olive pits, sweetcorn cobs and no rubber pellets: future of 3G pitches
Ireland v England: Declan Rice and Jack Grealish return to haunt Dublin
No defeats, one riot and a towering header – my Ireland career v England
England rushed to hire Steve McClaren – they won’t make same mistake now
Ron Yeats, Bill Shankly’s Liverpool ‘colossus’, dies aged 86
Wales vs Turkey: Craig Bellamy rues lack of finishing power
Clearlake ready to buy out Todd Boehly amid rumours of rift at Chelsea
A lot of us were below par at Euro 2024, admits Harry Kane
Carsley can use games to start new England era – just as Taylor did in 2000
Lee Carsley: I’ve never sung national anthem and I won’t start now
Where are the Nineties boys? Lost decade of football and tennis stars
Making of Angel Gomes: from Man Utd tears to England call-up
Why Chelsea Women are right to stop players signing autographs
Watch: San Marino beat Liechtenstein to end 140-game wait for win
Nine years after snubbing Ireland, Jack Grealish returns at crossroads
The Lee Carsley I know: meticulous and comfortable under pressure
Newcastle playing a dangerous game – losing Eddie Howe would be costly
Harry Maguire: England didn’t deliver best performances at Euro 2024
Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah ‘have advantage over tired rivals’
Angel Gomes: Watching team-mates live England dream made me hungrier
Who did Declan Rice beat while playing for Ireland but not England?
Arsenal’s Mariona Caldentey pulls strings as Caitlin Foord scores four
Newcastle not scared of FA interest in Eddie Howe, says Paul Mitchell
Vinícius Jr: Spain should lose 2030 World Cup if racism doesn’t improve
Man City given hope by Premier League’s bruising legal defeat to Leicester
Norway’s drug-testers ask for Haaland – and striker who died in 1962
Casemiro could leave for Galatasaray after Liverpool horror show
Premier League can’t force Everton to pick up full PSR legal bill
Erik ten Hag wants Manchester United to play like Klopp’s Liverpool
West Ham United weigh up surprise move for Mats Hummels
Leicester City avoid points deduction after winning spending charge appeal
Ireland police bring in 350 specialist officers for England fans
Leah Williamson: Pre-season wasn’t perfect – but Arsenal want redemption
Chelsea net £6m profit in a year on winger who never played for them
Marc Guéhi: No big-money move, but can he build on Euro 2024 breakthrough?
Manchester United chief executive: We still believe in Erik ten Hag
Manchester United chiefs lift lid on summer of upheaval at Old Trafford
Mark Bowen in legal dispute with Reading over sacking
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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 |
