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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.

TOP HEADLINES

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.

USMNT ROLL IN GOLD CUP OPENER
Malik Tillman shines as USMNT secures a much-needed win
Tillman was the USMNT's best player as Mauricio Pochettino’s team bounced back from a rough week to open its Gold Cup play with a victory.
Pochettino: Important to start with a win in Gold Cup

TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye trio of free agents
Real Madrid eye a trio of targets, including Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate. 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.

GLOBAL SOCCER SCORES

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

DELIVERING A BIG BLOW
Bayern Munich's ruthless win in Club World Cup sets new FIFA record
Bayern Munich set a new all-time record in FIFA competitions.

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Chelsea Keep or Dump: How should the Blues trim their squad before next season?
Fresh off winning the UEFA Europa Conference League and finishing in the top four, what must manager Enzo Maresca & Co. do this offseason to prepare and refine their squad?
Nicol: Rodrygo would be perfect for Arsenal
Top Headlines
- Four guilty of hate crimes for Vinícius threats
- Poch: U.S. needed win after losses, recent 'noise'
- USMNT ends skid, nets 5 in Gold Cup opening win
- Lloris: Spurs must build on Europa League win
- Delap challenged to earn No. 9 after Chelsea move
- Musiala nets hat trick, Bayern hit 10 to start CWC
- Italy great Gattuso named country's new coach
- Angel City wear shirts supporting 'immigrant city'
- 👀 What it really means to 'get Concacafed'
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(Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) With one year until the World Cup, is the USMNT ready?
With 12 months out from the World Cup and with the Gold Cup kicking off this weekend, is the USMNT ready for its moment in the spotlight?
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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.
Illustration by Masa 2025 FC 100: Yamal, Mbappe among best men's soccer players
It's that time again: with the UEFA Champions League final behind us and the 2024-25 season officially over, it's time to rank the top 100 players in the world of men's soccer right now. Welcome to the FC 100.
Kyle Rivas/Getty Images Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments for Inter Miami
With Lionel Messi in the final year of his contract with Inter Miami, ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of the World Cup winner's performances.