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The USMNT is a mess. That's the price of the U.S. becoming a 'soccer country'

The more the U.S. cares about soccer and produces better players, the more dysfunctional the USMNT becomes. That's just how it is.

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Emi Martinez desperate for Man United move

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez wants to become Manchester United's new No. 1. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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Ranking the Premier League's £100M transfers

Florian Wirtz's move to Liverpool is the fifth to reach triple figures, but how have the previous four turned out?

WHAT A WAY TO CLINCH PROMOTION!

Oviedo book LaLiga ticket with stunning extra time winner

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NEW STAR AT ANFIELD

'He can do anything': Why Liverpool spent big to sign Wirtz

Liverpool have broken their transfer record to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for an initial £100m, but what is so special about him?

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How Nicol expects Florian Wirtz to fit in the Liverpool XI

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BIG PLANS FOR CHELSEA'S WOMEN

Inside Chelsea's transfer plan to become 'America's team' with Ohanian's help

Chelsea broke the women's transfer world record for Naomi Girma in January and are targeting more USWNT stars, but how can their transfer strategy push them to UWCL glory?

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MORE SOUTH AMERICAN SUCCESS

Flamengo stun Chelsea in another big Club World Cup upset

Chelsea's tournament chances took a serious hit as they were outclassed and outplayed by Flamengo in Philadelphia. Here's what you need to know from Friday in the Club World Cup.

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WHO MIGHT MOVE?

What we're hearing in the transfer window: Napoli chase Núñez; Chelsea eye Joâo Pedro

The summer transfer window is now open, but what are our reporters hearing about deals that could be done? Get the latest every Friday.

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Men's summer transfer grades: Liverpool get a B for Wirtz move

The window is open, clubs are doing business and players are on the move. Here is how we rate the biggest deals.

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