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Club World Cup updates, odds: Boca, Benfica serve up classic

Chelsea looked sharp, while Boca Juniors and Benfica 2-2 draw was a real humdinger. Here's what you missed from Monday's Club World Cup action, and what to watch for on Tuesday.

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Boca Juniors fans take over Miami Beach ahead of Club World Cup opener

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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?

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Maresca speaks on strange environment after stadium was 'almost empty'

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Can Delap replace Jackson as Chelsea's No. 9?

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Olley: Low attendance for Chelsea vs. LAFC made it feel like preseason

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Nicol: Cole Palmer's composure has disappeared

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Is the heat affecting players at the Club World Cup?

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    EARLY TRANSFER BUSINESS

    A transfer window already opened and closed: What did it reveal about new tactics?

    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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    TRANSFER TALK

    Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea keeping tabs on Lyon's Fofana

    Chelsea will reportedly look to sign Lyon's Malick Fofana. 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.

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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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    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.

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    Pochettino: Important to start with a win in Gold Cup

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    GLOBAL SOCCER SCORES

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    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.

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    GAB MARCOTTI HAS HIS SAY

    Marcotti: Pochettino wrong to call out Pulisic

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    Marcotti: Garnacho's time at Man United is up

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