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FUN PLOTS TO KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON

10 European storylines to follow: Liverpool and City rebuild, Barca's defense, more

Even with predictable title races, each season has its own personality and plotlines. So here are 10 fun plots we're particularly interested in following across Europe as 2025-26 kicks into gear.

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KEEPING AN EYE ON THE PLAYERS

USMNT countdown to the World Cup: Does McKennie have Juve future?

Weston McKennie has barely featured for Juventus in preseason. Will he need to leave to ensure he's a starter for the U.S at next summer's World Cup?

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LEAGUES CUP SCOREBOARD

TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye Rogers, Eze after Havertz injury

Arsenal are closing on Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze but are also tracking Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers.

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Will Manchester United be able to sign more players?

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A PLACE TO FIND TOP TALENT

How Leagues Cup is becoming a hotbed for global scouting

With 36 Liga MX and MLS teams playing in Leagues Cup, has the competition become a place for international clubs interested in scouting North America's best players?

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NEEDING TO GET BETTER VALUE

To keep up with their Premier League rivals, Man United must master the art of offloading players

Man United have struggled to maximize value from outgoing transfers. Can they flip the script with Alejandro Garnacho and others before the window closes Sept. 1?

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CHELSEA THROWBACK

Chelsea's new third kit a throwback to glory of Mourinho era

Chelsea have returned to the wild, wonderful and often weird reign of José Mourinho in search of inspiration for their new third kit for 2025-26.

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