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After Copa América 'disaster,' FIFA is using Club World Cup to be ready for 2026

Players slammed the pitch conditions in the U.S. for the Copa América. FIFA is making sure the Club World Cup and 2026 World Cup are different.

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ANALYZING OVER 2,000 TRANSFERS

Transfer trends: Portugal-to-Premier League pipeline, Italy is Europe's retirement home

Diving into 2,000 transfers, Bill Connelly identifies the good, the bad and the ugly market trends since 2015.

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REACHING FOR THE STARS

Mamelodi Sundowns' Club World Cup goal: 'We want to inspire people'

Mamelodi Sundowns aren't expecting to win the Club World Cup this summer; theirs is a much bigger aim, as club chairman Tlhopie Motsepe tells ESPN.

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal plan fresh talks over €100m Šeško deal

Arsenal have scheduled another round of talks over signing RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Šeško. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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What we're hearing in the transfer window

The summer transfer window is now open, but what are our reporters hearing about deals that could be done?

STILL GOING STRONG

Man United fans' breakaway club, FC United of Manchester, still protesting after 20 years

FC United, founded in opposition to the Glazers' Man United takeover, were told they wouldn't last 'til Christmas. Two decades on, they're still here.

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NATIONAL WOMEN'S SOCCER LEAGUE

NWSL Power Rankings: KC overcomes injuries, Gotham to stay top

Kansas City added Lo'eau LaBonta to its injury list but still beat Gotham to stay on top of ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings.

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NWSL MVP Tracker 2.0: Can Thompson keep up with Debinha, Cascarino & Co.?

Alyssa Thompson is no longer No. 1, but she's keeping pace with the league's best.

GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD

PORTUGAL OUTLAST SPAIN

Portugal's impressive Nations League win over Spain outshines Ronaldo vs. Yamal

Ronaldo vs. Yamal was the story heading into Sunday's UEFA Nations League final, but Portugal's collective quality won the day -- and the headlines -- over Spain's impressive young talent.

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Are Portugal and Spain World Cup favorites in 2026?

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USMNT SUFFER THIRD STRAIGHT LOSS

Turkey loss gives Poch, USMNT more questions than answers

In its first pre-Gold Cup tuneup, the short-handed USMNT looked no closer to fixing its uninspired play.

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Dan and Stevie get heated over Maurico Pochettino

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