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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.

THE TOE POKE

Premier League 2025-26 kit ranking: Every new jersey released so far

Why should you have to wait until all of the Premier League kits are out before you see them ranked? Here's every 2025-26 jersey that's been released.

AFC Bournemouth

Flower Power! Wrexham unveil bright new 2025-26 away kit

The new kit takes its inspiration from the daffodil flower.

TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Man United linked with Lyon midfielder Tolisso

Lyon midfielder Corentin Tolisso has emerged as a transfer target for Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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Why Liverpool could tempt Alexander Isak to leave Newcastle

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STARS ON THE MOVE?

Would Rodrygo be an upgrade on Díaz for Liverpool?

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NEW NO. 1

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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WOMEN'S EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP

Euro 2025 Power Rankings: Spain still favorites, England a close second

Euro 2025 is down to the final eight teams who have the chance to get their hands on the trophy in Switzerland. We ranked them in order.

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Group stage talking points: Best team, best player, predictions, more

The 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship is into the knockout stage.

CHELSEA WINS CLUB WORLD CUP TITLE

Why PSG shouldn't dwell too much on Club World Cup rout by Chelsea

PSG's heavy defeat in the Club World Cup final was a bit of a shock, though it's important that Luis Enrique & Co. learn the right lessons from it and apply them to next season.

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Club World Cup triumph shows Chelsea can win the Premier League

Only when the Blues end their Premier League title drought they'll be back to where they expect to be.

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