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Gold Cup absences are a worst-case scenario for USMNT's World Cup hopes
The USMNT has precious little time to prep for next year's World Cup. A weakened Gold Cup roster won't help.

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These players have contracts which expire this summer and there are some big names involved.

TRENT'S UNWANTED ATTENTION
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In his first match at Anfield after confirming his Liverpool exit, Trent Alexander-Arnold was booed. Will it be the same for his final game on Sunday, and why do fans boo their team's players anyway?

TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Manchester United lead race to sign Mateta
Manchester United are in leading the way to sign Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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How can Arsenal beat UWCL champions Barcelona? Perhaps they can learn something from their three defeats already this season.
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Underdogs Arsenal face champions Barcelona in the final, but who will come out on top?
Postecoglou keeps two-year promise with long-awaited trophy
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Villarreal's games have produced more goals than any LaLiga team's this season except for Barça, and they're bringing the fun to the Champions League.
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Inter Miami have lost five of its past seven, losing touch with the leaders of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.
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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.