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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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Dismal USMNT thrashed by Switzerland

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Man United's Garnacho a target for Aston Villa

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho is attracting interest from Aston Villa. 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 RACE TO QUALIFY

All you need to know one year out from the 2026 World Cup

It's Messi and Ronaldo's last dance, and new stars will be born. Just how far can the U.S. go? The big talking points 12 months out from the World Cup.

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Qualification latest: Brazil, Ecuador, Australia punch tickets

The race for the 2026 World Cup has begun in earnest. Here's how it's looking around the globe.

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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CLUB WORLD CUP

TOURNAMENT BEGINS SATURDAY

Are PSG the favourites for Club World Cup success?

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Who is Jude Bellingham's favourite U.S. sports superstar?

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