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Predicting the 2025-26 European soccer season, from Premier League title race to most entertaining teams

The new season has arrived! Which teams will win silverware? Who is poised to surprise? We asked our writers to predict it all, then drop their boldest, spiciest take for the campaign.

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A NEW LALIGA SEASON

LaLiga 2025-26 burning questions: Barça, Real Madrid, title race, Mbappé vs. Yamal

The new LaLiga season is upon us! Will Barcelona and Real Madrid dominate? Will Atlético spoil the party? Will Mbappé or Yamal shine brightest?

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How close are Barça to playing a LaLiga game in Miami? Could a U.S. Clásico be next?

LaLiga has been working on Barcelona playing a league game in Miami for years, without success. Until now.

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GREALISH SEARCHING FOR A FRESH START

After being stuck at Man City, Jack Grealish has a chance to shine again at Everton

After becoming the first big money English transfer when he joined Man City from Aston Villa, Grealish is searching for a fresh start on loan at Everton. How did we get here?

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool agree deal with defender Leoni

Liverpool have verbally agreed to personal terms with Parma defender Giovanni Leoni. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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Could Man United regret letting Garnacho join Chelsea?

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COMPLETE REBUILD FOR LEVERKUSEN

Coach? Star? Captain? All gone. Leverkusen's rebuild is total

A year ago, Xabi Alonso led Bayer Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title. Now without their genius coach and star players, the club is rebuilding.

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2025 UEFA Super Cup

Davies: PSG are not 'invincible' ahead of UEFA Super Cup

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    GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD

    MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER

    What convinces players to sign for smaller-market MLS teams?

    How do MLS teams outside of big-market cities convince big-name players to join them without the lure of Lionel Messi or the star power of Hollywood?

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    MLS Power Rankings: San Diego keeps climbing as rivals slip

    Is San Diego the best expansion side in MLS history? Chucky Lozano & Co. climb to No. 2 in our list.

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