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Rashford's brilliant first goals for Barcelona prove Man United exit doesn't define him
Marcus Rashford was tasked with proving himself in England. He did that, scoring twice to lift Barcelona over Newcastle in the Champions League.

Champions League recap: Man City beat 10-man Napoli, Rashford stars for Barca
What a night! Matchday 1 concluded Thursday with Marcus Rashford in vintage form as Barcelona won at Newcastle, while Erling Haaland and Man City cruised past 10-man Napoli.
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USMNT countdown to the World Cup: The race for the No. 9 shirt is wide open
Striker has long been a problem area for the U.S. men's national team. Now, though, the Americans boast four forwards at the top of their game.
Will Gladbach's instability prove to be a blessing or a curse for Reyna?
Gio Reyna moved to Borussia Monchengladbach this summer to help revive his career.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE REACTION
With Haaland and Guardiola, Manchester City can never be counted out in the Champions League
Don't tell Pep Guardiola the odds -- as Erling Haaland & Co. showed vs. Napoli, Manchester City are still a threat to win the Champions League.
Champions League talking points: Is this Arsenal's year? Which stars shone for their team?
Behold, the Chaaaaampiooooons! That sound you hear is our collective joy at the UCL's return. ESPN experts offer their thoughts on Matchday 1 so far.

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Are Man City back to their best following Napoli win?
What can Newcastle take away from Barcelona defeat?

TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Juventus join race for Man City's Bernardo Silva
Juventus are looking to sign Manchester City's Bernardo Silva when his contract expires next summer. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

THREE FOR SON
Son gets his first MLS hat trick in LAFC's win

A FRESH START IN A FAMILIAR SPOT
Mourinho has a lot to prove in returning to Benfica. Does he have any magic left?
Mourinho has lost a lot of his luster in recent years thanks to some notable failures, but he's back at Benfica hoping to turn back the clock and prove his critics wrong.

REACTIONS FROM THE BOSSES
Guardiola: We're so lucky to have Haaland
Maresca: It should have been a red card for Tah
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- Flick praises 'fantastic' Rashford after Barça win
- Sources: Messi, Miami near multiyear extension
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- De Bruyne's Man City return lasts 26 minutes
- José Mourinho confirmed as new Benfica coach
- NWSL commish on new contract: 'Intend' to stay
- Spain top FIFA rankings for first time since 2014
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