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Club World Cup mega-preview: Predictions, what you need to know about all 32 teams
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will start Saturday, with 32 teams playing 63 games. Here's what you need to know about the teams, their chances, and this competition.
Why the expanded FIFA Club World Cup is worth the effort -- and the risk
While the Club World Cup seems profit-driven from the outside, it's a competition that's worth trying.
TOP HEADLINES
HOW DO UNITED OPERATE IN THE MARKET?
Soccer
Debunking the 'Man United tax' myth: It's time to stop overpaying for players
Transfer chiefs at Old Trafford have bemoaned the "Man United tax" over the years, but it's on the club to stop paying over the odds for players.
CONCACAF GOLD CUP
Fouls, aggression and long shots galore: What it really means to 'get Concacafed'
This summer's Concacaf Gold Cup is sure to provide a lot of shenanigans, and not just for the USMNT. But what exactly makes North and Central American soccer so brutal and silly?
From U.S. to Suriname, one thing to know about every 2025 Gold Cup team
With the Gold Cup kicking off on Saturday, we provide the narratives, star names and trivia you need to know.
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Barça discuss Nico Williams as Bayern, Arsenal circle
Barcelona have spoken with Nico Williams' agents to explore a possible deal. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Men's summer transfer grades: Real Madrid get an A for Mastantuono
The window is open, clubs are doing business and players are on the move. Here is how we rate the biggest deals.
U.S. SOCCER SCOREBOARD
A BIG ADDITION
How will Arne Slot use Florian Wirtz at Liverpool?
DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Laurens: Mbeumo will choose Spurs over Man United
Could Real Madrid part ways with Rodrygo?
RANKING THE UNIFORMS
Club World Cup kit rankings: Which team has the best jersey?
The Club World Cup is upon us, and all 32 teams are bringing new kits to the tournament. Which ones earned the highest marks?
A DAUNTING TASK AWAITS
One year until the World Cup: Is the USMNT anywhere near ready for the challenge?
With 12 months out from the World Cup and with the Gold Cup kicking off this weekend, is the USMNT ready for its moment in the spotlight?
Forget the World Cup, USMNT doesn't look ready for the Gold Cup
After Tuesday's loss to Switzerland, USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino must be wondering what he got himself into.
Top Headlines
- Sources: Pogba in talks to return with Monaco
- Mexico prez calls for no ICE action at Gold Cup
- Arise, Sir David: Beckham knighted by king
- Madrid sign Argentina wonderkid Mastantuono
- Sources: Liverpool agrees to $157M Wirtz deal
- Boca's Costa gets U.S. visa for CWC after U-turn
- Messi on CWC: Expectations different with Miami
- Source: Barça set to sign keeper García for €25m
- ⚽ One year until World Cup: USMNT ready for it?
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Transfer trends: Portugal-to-Prem pipeline, Serie A retirement home
Diving into 2,000 transfers, ESPN's Bill Connelly identifies the good, the bad and the ugly market trends since 2015.
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Will USL's move to pro-rel change U.S. soccer, threaten MLS?
USL's introduction of promotion-relegation could change U.S. soccer forever, but it's still unclear how it will work.
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FIFA's CWC is critical to avoid World Cup pitch 'disaster'
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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2025 FC 100: Yamal, Mbappe among best men's soccer players
It's that time again: with the UEFA Champions League final behind us and the 2024-25 season officially over, it's time to rank the top 100 players in the world of men's soccer right now. Welcome to the FC 100.
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Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments for Inter Miami
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.
