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Transfer trends: Portugal-to-Premier League pipeline, Italy is Europe's retirement home

Diving into 2,000 transfers, Bill Connelly identifies the good, the bad and the ugly market trends since 2015.

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REACHING FOR THE STARS

Mamelodi Sundowns' Club World Cup goal: 'We want to inspire people'

Mamelodi Sundowns aren't expecting to win the Club World Cup this summer; theirs is a much bigger aim, as club chairman Thlopie Motsepe tells ESPN.

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal plan fresh talks over €100m Sesko deal

Arsenal have scheduled another round of talks over signing RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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What we're hearing in the transfer window

The summer transfer window is now open, but what are our reporters hearing about deals that could be done?

STILL GOING STRONG

Man United fans' breakaway club, FC United of Manchester, still protesting after 20 years

FC United, founded in opposition to the Glazers' Man United takeover, were told they wouldn't last 'til Christmas. Two decades on, they're still here.

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PORTUGAL OUTLAST SPAIN

Portugal's impressive Nations League win over Spain outshines Ronaldo vs. Yamal

Ronaldo vs. Yamal was the story heading into Sunday's UEFA Nations League final, but Portugal's collective quality won the day -- and the headlines -- over Spain's impressive young talent.

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Are Portugal and Spain World Cup favorites in 2026?

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USMNT SUFFER THIRD STRAIGHT LOSS

Turkey loss gives Poch, USMNT more questions than answers

In its first pre-Gold Cup tuneup, the short-handed USMNT looked no closer to fixing its uninspired play.

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Dan and Stevie get heated over Maurico Pochettino

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GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD

MORE NATIONS LEAGUE REACTION

Is it time for Portugal to look for a Ronaldo replacement?

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Is the striker position a big problem for Germany?

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SOCCER IN THE U.S.

Will USL's move to pro-rel change U.S. soccer, threaten MLS?

USL's introduction of promotion-relegation could change U.S. soccer forever, but it's still unclear how it will work.

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