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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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Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool to rival Arsenal for Real Madrid's Rodrygo

Talks are set to be held between Liverpool and Real Madrid regarding a move for winger Rodrygo.

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THE TOE POKE

As Yamal gets new shirt number, who are Barcelona's greatest No. 10s?

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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Man United bring back classic '90s 'snowflake' away kit for 2025-26

Manchester United have brought back a popular design from the early 1990s.

ALEXANDER-ARNOLD'S JOURNEY

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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ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Richards is delivering on his immense potential for the USMNT, Palace

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

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WOMEN'S EUROS

Revitalised Sweden pose serious threat to England at Euro 2025

At Euro 2022, England thrashed Sweden 4-0. Three years on, Swedish are a different proposition, and the England players know it.

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How Norway's nine-tournament wonder Mjelde overcame injury to reach Euro 2025

Norway legend Maren Mjelde is playing in her ninth major tournament and has come through injury hell to get there.

BALLON D'OR

PSG's Dembélé is the front-runner to win the Ballon d'Or -- but who actually deserves it?

Now that PSG have lost the Club World Cup, the 2024-25 season is officially over and we can pick the Ballon d'Or for the best player. Who really deserves it?

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WHAT DID WE LEARN?

World Cup lessons from Club World Cup: Extreme weather, bad traffic, kickoff times, more

With the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup behind us, what issues emerged this summer that need to be addressed ahead of next summer's World Cup in the U.S., Mexico and Canada? Our reporters weigh in.

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Club World Cup takeaways: Rating the tournament, surprise teams, more

Time to let our reporters chime in with their final thoughts on the good, bad and ugly.

STARS ON THE MOVE?

Would Rodrygo be an upgrade on Díaz for Liverpool?

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MLS Power Rankings: Messi can't be stopped, Miami back on top

Lionel Messi registered his fifth straight multigoal game, propelling Miami to the top of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

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