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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?

TOP HEADLINES

USMNT ROLL IN GOLD CUP OPENER
USMNT eases pressure with big win to open Gold Cup, but tougher tests ahead
Sunday's big win should relieve some pressure on a U.S. team that's been struggling for form and harmony of late. However, it's clear bigger tests are ahead at this Gold Cup and beyond.
Pochettino: Important to start with a win in Gold Cup

TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona to swap Araújo for Rafael Leão?
Could Barcelona sign Milan winger Rafael Leão in a direct swap with defender Ronald Araujo? Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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.

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.
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.

CLUB WORLD CUP
Club World Cup updates, odds: PSG, Bayern Munich start strong
If PSG and Bayern weren't already favorites to win the tournament, they are now. Here's what you missed from the Club World Cup's opening weekend, and what to watch for on Tuesday.
Boca Juniors fans take over Miami Beach ahead of Club World Cup opener

GLOBAL SOCCER SCORES

REAL MADRID
ALONSO ERA STARTS
Are Real Madrid ready to begin the Xabi Alonso era at the Club World Cup?
Alonso needs to hit the ground running at Real Madrid, with the Club World Cup starting just three weeks after he was hired as coach.

GAB MARCOTTI HAS HIS SAY
Marcotti: Pochettino wrong to call out Pulisic
Marcotti: Garnacho's time at Man United is up

A TEENAGE SENSATION
The next Neymar, called 'Messinho': Is Estêvão ready for Chelsea?
Estêvão is the most promising Brazilian teenager since Neymar, and he's about to be tested in the Premier League when he joins Chelsea.
Top Headlines
- Chelsea beat LAFC at Club WC as Delap debuts
- Four guilty of hate crimes for Vinícius threats
- 'It's impossible': Hot temps worry CWC players
- USMNT ends skid, nets 5 in Gold Cup opening win
- Sources: Utd hold talks with Frankfurt's Ekitike
- Reijnders: Pressure is on to win trophies at City
- Lloris: Spurs must build on Europa League win
- Source: Bale joins group eyeing Plymouth sale
- 👀 What it really means to 'get Concacafed'
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