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From transfers to training, Man City are taking Club World Cup seriously

After a bad season by their lofty standards, with a scrap to finish in the top four and no trophies won, Pep Guardiola and Man City are seeing the Club World Cup as the start of a new campaign and new era.

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CLUB WORLD CUP

Club World Cup updates, odds: Fluminense shine vs. favored Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund were lucky to escape with a draw against Fluminense. Here's what you missed from Tuesday's Club World Cup action, and what to watch for on Wednesday.

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Low attendance for Sundowns-Ulsan highlights inconsistent Club World Cup turnout

While some matches have packed stadiums, others highlight a struggle for consistent turnout.

TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye move for Hudson-Odoi

Manchester United are looking to sign Nottingham Forest's Callum Hudson-Odoi. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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Men's summer transfer grades: Spurs get a B for permanent Tel deal

The window is open, clubs are doing business and players are on the move. Here is how we rate the biggest deals.

EARLY TRANSFER BUSINESS

What early summer transfer window moves say about top teams changing identities

The first summer transfer window has opened and closed, and it has offered hints as to what Liverpool, Chelsea, Man United and others want to do differently.

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What can we expect from Xabi Alonso's first Real Madrid XI?

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WOMEN'S SUPER LEAGUE

WSL expansion Q&A: 14 teams, relegation playoff, what else?

The Women's Super League is expanding from 12 to 14 teams and will have a relegation playoff in 2026-27 too. Here's everything you need to know.

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TOUGHER TESTS AWAIT

Liam Delap and Pedro Neto impress for Chelsea, but questions about Blues' forwards remain

Chelsea were ultimately too much for LAFC to handle in the teams' Club World Cup opener, but will they find similar success vs. stiffer competition?

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RANKING THE TEAMS

MLS Power Rankings: Philly win to keep pressure on Vancouver at the top

Despite the Gold Cup and Club World Cup causing havoc, Philadelphia Union are eying top spot in ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

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NWSL Power Rankings: Can anyone stop Kansas City?

When the Current are firing on all cylinders, there's no stopping them. That and more in our latest rankings.

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