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Why Arsenal broke the women's transfer record to sign Smith from Liverpool

What persuaded European champions Arsenal to pay a world-record transfer fee to sign Canada international forward Olivia Smith from Liverpool?

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: PSG's Donnarumma wanted by Man City, Bayern Munich

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is a target for Man City and Bayern Munich. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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WOMEN'S EUROS

Girelli shows Norway how to be clinical as Italy reach Euro 2025 semifinal

Italy are in their first Euro semifinal since 1997 as Cristiana Girelli netted a brace and Norway's Ada Hegerberg struggled.

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Revitalised Sweden pose serious threat to England at Euro 2025

At Euro 2022, England thrashed Sweden 4-0. Now, this is a different squad, and the England players know it.

AMERICANS ABROAD

From New Jersey to Madrid via Brazil, Atlético is next big step for USMNT's Johnny Cardoso

Johnny Cardoso had a difficult summer with the U.S., but joining Atlético Madrid is a chance to step up and meet a new challenge. He's used to that.

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Richards delivering on immense potential for USMNT, Crystal Palace

Chris Richards has long been expected to be a pillar of the USMNT's 2026 World Cup campaign.

LAMINE EMULATES LIONEL

As Yamal gets new number, who are greatest players to wear Barça's No. 10?

Lamine Yamal has got a new Barcelona squad number: No. 10. It's been worn by some of the all-time greats, from Lionel Messi to Diego Maradona.

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Nicol: Yamal won't feel the pressure of wearing No. 10 at Barcelona

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IMPACT SIGNING

Alexander-Arnold transformed Liverpool. Will he do the same for Real Madrid?

Trent Alexander-Arnold left the Premier League as one of its best players ever. Whether he can reach similar heights in LaLiga as a Real Madrid player will be fascinating to watch.

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