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Inter Miami's key to Club World Cup success? Rest Messi in MLS

Lionel Messi is perhaps the greatest soccer player of all time, but his MLS team Inter Miami tends to reserve him for the bigger games and competitions -- like this summer's Club World Cup.

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UNPROMISING SIGNS

Forget the World Cup, USMNT doesn't look ready for the Gold Cup

Tuesday's 4-0 capitulation against Switzerland will no doubt leave USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino wondering what he's got himself into.

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool continue chase for Isak

Liverpool continue to keep tabs on a possible move for Newcastle United's Alexander Isak. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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Men's summer transfer grades: Man City get an A- for Reijnders

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

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!

2026 World Cup: All you need to know, one year out

It's Messi and Ronaldo's last dance, and new stars will emerge. Meanwhile, just how far can the USMNT go? These are the big talking points, 12 months before the tournament.

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Can Amtrak's busy Northeast Corridor handle 2026 World Cup?

The congested stretch from Boston to Washington, D.C., already is beleaguered by breakdowns and spotty service.

TROUBLE FOR TUCHEL?

Has Thomas Tuchel already 'lost' Jude Bellingham?

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CONCACAF GOLD CUP

TOURNAMENT BEGINS SATURDAY

From U.S. to Suriname, one thing to know about every team

With the Gold Cup set to kick off on June 14, we provide the narratives, star names and trivia you need to know for every team in the 2025 tournament.

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ISSUES FOR EUROPEAN GIANTS

Spalletti is out as Italy manager, and it's better late than never

It's clear after Italy's humbling at Euro 2024 that Luciano Spalletti wasn't the right man for the job and finally, after some dire performances, they've made the right choice in moving on.

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How should Tuchel assess England's loss to Senegal?

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NOT DONE IMPROVING

Yamal has the mentality of Messi, Ronaldo. He'll be even better in 2025-26

Lamine Yamal may have fallen short in the Champions League and Nations League, but that will only motivate the Barcelona and Spain star to improve.

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