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Chelsea edge Palmeiras on own goal, advance to face Fluminense in semifinal

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LATEST TRANSFER UPDATES
Transfer window weekly: Gyökeres close to Arsenal? Chelsea, City to trim squad?
The summer transfer window is open, but what are our reporters hearing about deals that could be done? Get the latest every Friday.
Biggest questions about the major Premier League transfers so far
There are a few reasons certain players might not suit the clubs they have joined.

LARGEST EUROPEAN CONTRACTS
Rating soccer's longest contracts after Barça target Williams signs 10-year deal
Barcelona target Nico Williams has signed a 10-year contract with Athletic Club, but what are some lessons from history regarding long-term deals?
'Embarrassed' Barcelona left 'with egg on their face' after Nico Williams rejection

WOMEN'S EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Why, at 32, Pernille Harder is still Denmark's heartbeat
Denmark were runners-up at Euro 2017 but didn't make it out of the group in 2022 and are still reliant on Pernille Harder to run the show.
Euro 2025 Daily: Brand's long-range strike sparks Germany
A stunning goal by Jule Brand helped send Germany past Poland, as Sweden edged rivals Denmark. Here's what you need to know from Friday's Euro 2025 action.

GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
USMNT still hasn't had a convincing win since Pochettino took over. Time is running out
Since Pochettino became USMNT coach, the team still hasn't had a signature win. The Gold Cup final vs. Mexico is the last chance before the 2026 World Cup.
Diego Luna, USMNT's Gold Cup hero, is ready to take on Mexico in final
The Mexican-American playmaker is excited for his first encounter with El Tri in Sunday's final.

LIVERPOOL STAR TRAGICALLY DIES
Remembering Diogo Jota, a star whose loss is felt beyond Liverpool
The death of Jota has caused an outpouring of grief from those associated with Liverpool and far beyond. As Jurgen Klopp put it, "there must be a bigger purpose, but I can't see it."
Julien Laurens and Rob Palmer pay tribute to Jota

FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP
Fluminense were Club World Cup underdogs. Now they're 90 minutes from the final
Fluminense's coach said before Friday's Club World Cup quarterfinal that 'soccer is decided on the pitch,' not via bank balance. Then they defeated superrich Al Hilal to cruise into the final four.
Fluminense's impressive Club World Cup run continues

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN
Robson explains how PSG can hurt Bayern in CWC quarterfinal
Dembélé: 'Everything changed' when PSG beat Manchester City
Top Headlines
- Source: Liverpool players to attend Jota's funeral
- FIFA, Neto pay tribute to Jota before CWC QFs
- Chelsea fined €31m, Barça €15m over finances
- Hercules powers Fluminense to CWC semifinals
- Kompany relishes 'toughest challenge' against PSG
- Young USMNT ready for 'hostile' crowd vs. Mexico
- Germany fear for Gwinn injury after tearful exit
- Ex-Arsenal midfielder Partey charged with rape
- ⚽ Oasis pays tribute to Diogo Jota at reunion tour
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