Professional football may have originated in the United Kingdom, but it has become such an integral part of sports culture in the United States that football fans are sometimes referred to as Americans. The NFL (National Football League) was founded in 1920 and was formerly known as the American Professional Football Association (APFA). Over time, it became clear that the APFA needed to form a league with consistent rules and regulations across the country and change its name to reflect this growth.
Premier League in review
As the season comes to a close, it’s time to take a look at how the Premier League has unfolded. Leicester City have been the surprise package of the season and are currently top of the table. Meanwhile, Arsenal and Manchester City have both underperformed and find themselves in the middle of the pack. Chelsea have been hit-and-miss but are still in contention for a top four finish. Finally, Manchester United have had a disappointing season but could still salvage something from it if they win the Europa League.
La Liga in review
This past weekend in La Liga saw some thrilling action, with Real Madrid and Barcelona both winning their matches. Real Madrid beat Levante 3-0 away from home, while Barcelona defeated Celta Vigo 4-1 at the Camp Nou. With these results, Real Madrid remain in first place on 60 points, while Barcelona move up to second place on 58 points. Atletico Madrid are now in third place on 56 points after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Espanyol. Sevilla are in fourth place on 48 points following their 2-0 win over Rayo Vallecano, while Valencia round out the top five on 47 points after their 1-1 draw with Girona.
Bundesliga in review
This weekend’s Bundesliga slate was headlined by a top-of-the-table clash between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. In a hard-fought match, Dortmund came out on top, winning 2-1. The victory put them in first place in the standings, ahead of Bayern on goal difference. They also pulled five points clear of second-place RB Leipzig. However, their lead could shrink as they have only played one more game than Bayern, who have three games in hand due to their Champions League commitments.
MLS in review
This week in MLS was an exciting one, with some great games and some close calls. The biggest news this week was probably Seattle’s comeback win against Portland. The Timbers had taken a 3-0 lead, but the Sounders battled back to tie it up and then win it in stoppage time. It was a great game and a great result for Seattle.
European Leagues Review
1. Saturday, August 10th – Liverpool vs. Arsenal
2. Sunday, August 11th – Chelsea vs. Manchester City
3. Monday, August 12th – Tottenham Hotspur vs. Fulham
4. Tuesday, August 13th – Burnley vs. Southampton
5. Wednesday, August 14th – Crystal Palace vs. Everton
6. Thursday, August 15th – Leicester City vs. West Ham United
7. Friday, August 16th – Cardiff City vs. Newcastle United
Upcoming Fixtures
As the new season approaches, fans are eagerly awaiting the latest fixtures. Here are some of the most exciting games to look out for:
-The derby between Manchester United and Liverpool is always a heated affair, and this year promises to be no different with both teams gunning for the title ข่าวฟุตบอลล่าสุด.
-Arsenal will be looking to continue their good form when they take on Tottenham Hotspur in what should be an entertaining London derby.
-Everton will be hoping to break into the top four when they host Chelsea at Goodison Park.
-Elsewhere, newly promoted Leicester City will be looking to make a statement when they take on Manchester City, while relegated Hull City will be desperate for a win as they take on Swansea City.
