FIFPro, Europe's big leagues vs. FIFA: The battle over soccer's calendar explained
FIFPro and Europe's top leagues have announced legal action against FIFA over soccer's packed schedule. Here's what you need to know.
European football chiefs slam FIFA over schedule
European football chiefs and the global players' union, FIFPro, united on Monday to criticise FIFA over the global football calendar and filed an antitrust lawsuit against the governing body.
Pep on City exit, England job: Anything can happen
Pep Guardiola said he is yet to decide whether to continue as Manchester City beyond the end of the season.
Viana confirmed as Man City's director of football
Manchester City have confirmed the appointment of Hugo Viana as their new director of football.
Saka leaves England squad amid injury concerns
Bukayo Saka has returned to Arsenal for further assessment on the injury he picked in England's loss to Greece on Thursday, the national side confirmed on Saturday.
Ex-Liverpool defender Matip retires aged 33
Joël Matip spent eight years at Liverpool, all of which came under Jurgen Klopp, during which he won the Champions League and Premier League among other trophies.
FIFPRO, leagues to file antitrust suit vs. FIFA
European Leagues and FIFPRO Europe will formally file a joint complaint about FIFA's international match calendar to EU antitrust regulators on Monday, the sports organisation and players' union said.
Carvajal, Rodri injuries show top players have too many games. Are national teams to blame?
Spain's first home game since winning Euro 2024 will see them without two of their captains, Dani Carvajal and Rodri, due to long-term injuries caused by burnout. Is there a way to fix this mess?
Have Brentford solved soccer, and can other Premier League teams do the same?
Can the Premier League be solved the way "Moneyball" cracked baseball -- and is Brentford the team that did it? An investigation.
Forest fined £750k for tweet accusing VAR of bias
Nottingham Forest have been hit with a £750,000 fine for a social media post last season aimed at video assistant referee Stuart Attwell.
England and Greece pay tribute to George Baldock
A minute's silence was observed before Thursday's Nations League game between England and Greece in memory of George Baldock following the death of the Greek international
Football Manager release delayed until March '25
The release of the Football Manager computer game has been delayed until March 2025, its creators confirmed on Thursday.
Sources: Utd's Mazraoui out after heart procedure
Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui is set for a spell on the sidelines after undergoing a heart procedure, club sources have told ESPN.
Southgate vows year off before coaching return
Former England manager Gareth Southgate has ruled out returning to coaching for at least year despite interest from Manchester United should they decide to sack Erik ten Hag.
Carsley's England style like Guardiola - Stones
England defender John Stones has said interim boss Lee Carsley is instilling a similar style of football to the one he has enjoyed under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
Haaland: No regrets over throwing ball at Gabriel
Erling Haaland has said he does not regret throwing the ball at Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhães after Manchester City's equaliser in their 2-2 draw last month.
Premier League Standings
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Liverpool | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | +11 | 18 |
Manchester City | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | +9 | 17 |
Arsenal | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | +9 | 17 |
Chelsea | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +8 | 14 |
Aston Villa | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 14 |
Brighton & Hove Albion | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 12 |
Newcastle United | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 12 |
Fulham | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 11 |
Tottenham Hotspur | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | +6 | 10 |
Nottingham Forest | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | +1 | 10 |
Brentford | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
West Ham United | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 |
AFC Bournemouth | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 8 |
Manchester United | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 8 |
Leicester City | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 6 |
Everton | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -8 | 5 |
Ipswich Town | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | -8 | 4 |
Crystal Palace | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 3 |
Southampton | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | -11 | 1 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | -12 | 1 |