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Is the Club World Cup important? Yes, just ask the South American teams
South American clubs are using the Club World Cup as a chance to reclaim global relevance, while their fans are bringing energy to the United States.
Club World Cup updates, odds: Real Madrid draw shows scale of Alonso's task
Real Madrid's tourney began with a fizzle vs. Al Hilal, while Phil Foden fired Man City to an opening win.
TOP HEADLINES
Messi doesn't play for Inter Miami as much as he could. Here's why (and how Club World Cup fits in)
Lionel Messi is perhaps the greatest soccer player of all time, but Inter Miami prefers to save him for the bigger competitions -- like the Club World Cup.
GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
SIZING UP DORTMUND'S SITUATION
Is Dortmund's talent-factory model succeeding, sustainable?
Borussia Dortmund are known for developing young players, but that talent has yielded precious little silverware in recent years.
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea explore move for Kudus
Chelsea are interested in signing West Ham midfielder Mohammed Kudus. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Men's summer transfer grades: Spurs get a B for permanent Tel deal
The window is open, clubs are doing business and players are on the move. Here is how we rate the biggest deals.
STARS OF THE FUTURE
Euro 2025 breakout stars: Which U21 players will shine?
Euro 2025 will offer some young players the chance to shine, and there are a number of impressive U21 stars looking to do just that.
Euro 2025 team-by-team preview, predictions, key players, more
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Premier League 2025-26 games: Arsenal's horror start, all the big games
The fixtures for the 2025-26 Premier League season are out! Which title contenders have the toughest start and what could shape the race for the trophy?
BARCA'S NEW KEEPER
What Joan García brings to Barcelona and he could force out Ter Stegen
Barcelona have completed a deal for goalkeeper Joan García, and that could spell the end for Marc-André ter Stegen.
Top Headlines
- Mbappé hospitalized with acute gastroenteritis
- Source: Bayer in talks to sign Liverpool's Quansah
- Man City chief: Club 'accelerated' squad overhaul
- Tottenham fined for anti-gay chants vs. United
- Arsenal assistant coach Cuesta, 29, named Parma boss
- Xabi says Madrid makeover 'a process' after draw
- Sources: Liverpool, Wirtz deal expected on Friday
- Source: Partey, Arsenal talks at standstill
- ⚽ Euro 2025 team-by-team preview, predictions
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Concacaf Gold Cup 2025: What to know about all 16 teams
With the Gold Cup set to kick off on June 14, we provide the narratives, star names and trivia you need to know for every team in the 2025 tournament.
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With one year until the World Cup, is the USMNT ready?
With 12 months out from the World Cup and with the Gold Cup kicking off this weekend, is the USMNT ready for its moment in the spotlight?
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All you need to know one year out from the 2026 World Cup
It's Messi and Ronaldo's last dance, and new stars will be born. Just how far can the U.S. go? The big talking points 12 months out from the World Cup.
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2025 FC 100: Yamal, Mbappe among best men's soccer players
It's that time again: with the UEFA Champions League final behind us and the 2024-25 season officially over, it's time to rank the top 100 players in the world of men's soccer right now. Welcome to the FC 100.
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Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments for Inter Miami
With Lionel Messi in the final year of his contract with Inter Miami, ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of the World Cup winner's performances.
