Recent Podcasts from On The Continent (Include All Sources)
Ask OTC: John Textor & Everton, a big week for Angel Gomes, and do Sweden have a new Zlatan?
Ask OTC: David de Gea returns, Europe’s talent factories and Alexis Sanchez’s swan song
They’re Real Ominous, Madrid
Ask OTC: New title contenders, a Neves-Sanches swap, and a big move to ‘little’ Bournemouth
The new Antoine Griezmann?
Ask OTC: Club World Cup latest, under-the-radar transfers, and will any clubs follow Bordeaux?
The Osimhen effect
Ask OTC: A Conte-Lukaku reunion, Bayer Leverkusen’s title defence, and why Nico Williams’ move to Barcelona...
The Anglo-Italian highway
OTC Special: French football’s television trauma
Ask OTC: Catching up with club football, Álvaro Morata’s fresh start, and Mason Greenwood’s reception in Marseille
The Italian Manchester United
Spain win Euro 2024! Is this the start of something special?
Ask OTC: Who’s winning the final, the most impressive outsiders, and a continental clash of cuisines
And then there were two
Big man summer
Ask OTC: Portugal’s reaction to Ronaldo, the future of Lamine Yamal, and the consequences of hosting the Euros
Spain vs Germany: Is this the final?
Can anyone stop Spain?
Ask OTC: Emerging stars, the tactics of international football, and Germany vs Spain
The French Disconnection and awesome Austria
Deschamps the Cowardly Coach
OTC Reacts: Nico Williams’ night
We’re going to Berlin
Germany have the vibes
Ask OTC: Euro 2024 breakout stars, what are Scotland’s chances and what country has the best food?
Euro 2024 Preview
Euro 2024 Preview: Germany
Euro 2024 Preview: Portugal
Euro 2024 Preview: Belgium
Ask OTC: PSG’s global appeal, Benjamin Šeško’s Premier League potential, and Serie A coaching curveballs
Is Kylian Mbappé ready for Euro 2024?
Euro 2024 Preview: Romania
Euro 2024 Preview: Ukraine
OTC Reacts: Real Madrid win the Champions League
Ask OTC: Europe’s most underrated teams, Serie A’s European charge, and what next for Sérgio Conceição?
A historic night for Olympiacos
Ask OTC: Kompany to Bayern, De Zerbi to Barcelona, and the Belgian playoffs
Lookman’s final
Ask OTC: Cesc Fàbregas at Como, José Mourinho in Saudi, and Khéphren Thuram’s future
Generated by AI (12 hours ago)
In recent football news, there have been significant developments in player transfers and contracts. Erling Haaland has made headlines by agreeing to a new, staggering £260 million ten-year contract with Manchester City, a deal he himself has termed "crazy." This makes Haaland one of the highest-paid footballers in the world, reflecting his incredible impact on the field.
On the transfer front, Paris Saint-Germain has completed a notable €70 million move for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli, further strengthening their squad with the Georgian forward’s dynamic play. Speculation now turns to who Napoli might bring in to fill the void left by Kvaratskhelia's departure, with Manchester United's Marcus Rashford being a potential candidate.
In more somber news, the football world is mourning the loss of Manchester United legend Denis Law, who passed away at the age of 84. Law, celebrated for his remarkable scoring abilities and integral role in Manchester United’s history, had been battling dementia in recent years. Tributes have poured in from figures like Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville, highlighting Law's status as one of football's greatest talents.
Lastly, in managerial news, Belgium has dismissed Domenico Tedesco as their national team coach following a string of poor results. Tedesco's departure underscores the high expectations and pressures national teams face in achieving success on the international stage.
1 | Liverpool | 21 | 30 | 50 |
2 | Arsenal | 21 | 22 | 43 |
3 | Nottingham Forest | 21 | 10 | 41 |
4 | Newcastle | 22 | 12 | 38 |
5 | Chelsea | 21 | 15 | 37 |
6 | Bournemouth | 22 | 10 | 37 |
7 | Manchester City | 21 | 9 | 35 |
8 | Aston Villa | 21 | -1 | 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 | 19 | 29 | 38 |
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 | 19 | -2 | 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 | 19 | -3 | 19 |
17 | Espanyol | 20 | -13 | 19 |
18 | Alaves | 19 | -10 | 17 |
19 | Valladolid | 20 | -25 | 15 |
20 | Valencia | 19 | -11 | 13 |
1 | Napoli | 20 | 20 | 47 |
2 | Inter | 19 | 31 | 44 |
3 | Atalanta | 20 | 23 | 43 |
4 | Lazio | 20 | 6 | 36 |
5 | Juventus | 20 | 15 | 34 |
6 | Bologna | 20 | 6 | 33 |
7 | Fiorentina | 19 | 12 | 32 |
8 | AC Milan | 19 | 10 | 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 | 17 | 18 | 38 |
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 | 17 | 0 | 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 |