⚽️ 2023/24 Season - General Football News - Open Thread

Declan Rice was the only English player nominated for #TheBest FIFA Men’s Player this year

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England manager Gareth Southgate is likely to leave the England job after Euro 2024 next year.

Having taken charge of the England team back in 2016, Southgate has enjoyed success with the England national team. A World Cup semifinal appearance and a Euro final appearance is something Southgate can be proud of.

The 53-year old is linked with Aston Villa, Ranger and Norwich but the club he is favourite to join is Crystal Palace.

Southgate started his career at the Eagles, making 191 appearances and scoring 22 goals at Selhurst Park. He captained the team in early 90s.

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson will leave his post at the end of the season after expiration of his contract, leaving the door open for Southgate to make a return.

SportsLens Head of News Lee Astley said: “Following the news that Gareth Southgate is considering leaving his role with England after the European Championship in Germany next summer – it’s no surprise to see his former club Crystal Palace priced as the favourites to snap him up. Southgate was formerly captain at Selhurst Park, and with Roy Hodgson’s contract set to expire next summer, a return to south London could seriously be on the cards.

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Victor Osimhen is the only African player nominated for the Best FIFA Men’s Player Award :nigeria::clap:

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:rotating_light: Mason Greenwood will be included in EA Sports FC 24 when the game is released later this year. :video_game:

(Source: @TheAthleticFC)

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Only four teams in Europe’s big-five divisions have a 100% record in the league this season:

◉ Man City (4/4)
◉ Real Madrid (4/4)
◉ Inter (3/3)
◉ Milan (3/3)

Manchester, Madrid and Milan are the places to be. :round_pushpin:

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Inter Miami lose their first game since July 15…the same day Leo Messi joined the club.

It’s almost like they were missing someone :goat::no_entry_sign:

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Natalie Simon became the first Black woman to referee an MLS game during San Jose Earthquakes’ win against Real Salt Lake on Saturday :clap:

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Ángel Di María since returning to Benfica :arrow_down::red_circle:

:black_small_square: 6 games
:black_small_square: 5 goals
:black_small_square: 2 assists

:heart_hands:

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Hertha Berlin manager Pál Dárdai has the privilege of coaching his three sons in Germany’s 2nd division :exploding_head:

Bence (17), Marton (21) and Palko (24)

Imagine playing professional football with your brothers :blue_heart:

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:arrow_forward: Erik ten Hag: Dropped Ronaldo from the squad and took him on the bench.
:arrow_forward: Now Erik ten Hag is 11th in the Premier League with Manchester United.

:arrow_forward: Fernando Santos: Dropped Ronaldo on the bench at the 2022 World Cup after his leader carried Portugal to two important International trophies ( EURO 2016 and UEFA Nations League 2019).
:arrow_forward: Now Fernando Santos was sacked as Poland head coach after just six games.

Both Erik ten Hag and Fernando Santos are struggling while Cristiano Ronaldo is the 2nd best goalscorer in 2023 with 31 goals. :eyes:

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:one::six: Goals :soccer:

Since the beginning of last season, Arsenal have scored more goals from corners than any other Premier League team :soccer:

Corner specialists :sparkles:

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:rotating_light: ITV have won the rights to show England men’s international football matches - agreeing a four-year deal to take over from Channel 4. :england:

(Source: @MailSport)

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:bar_chart: | WEEKEND LEADERS

Most in the T5 leagues (15–17 Sep):

:package: xA – Mohamed Salah (1.47)
:soccer: Goals – Serhou Guirassy (3)
:gift: Big chances created – Iago Aspas (4)
:dash: Successful dribbles – Eberechi Eze (7)
:magnet: Interceptions – Giorgio Scalvini (8)
:athletic_shoe: Accurate passes – Issa Diop (156)

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:argentina: Angel Di Maria since his return with Benfica:

:stadium: 6 matches
:soccer: 5 goals
:a: 2 assists

El Fideo is timeless. :heart_hands:

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Julian Nagelsmann will be Germany’s new coach for Euro 2024, reports BILD :de:

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Iranian football fans were literally climbing up hills to try and get a glimpse of Cristiano Ronaldo staying at his hotel :eyes:

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This Lionel Messi Champions League stat is unbelievable :exploding_head:

(via Squawka Football)

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Never forget when Cristiano Ronaldo finished as the Champions League’s top scorer for six consecutive seasons :flushed:

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:trophy: FIFA Best Women’s Goalkeeper
:trophy: FIFA WWC Golden Glove winner
:trophy: England Women’s Player of the Year

What a year it’s been for Mary Earps :star2:

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Argentina stay on top of FIFA men’s world rankings :trophy:

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