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Crystal Palace beat Liverpool on penalties to win Community Shield

Defensive frailties dog Liverpool, but new signings show quality
Arne Slot was looking for the positives, but it's clear a lack of depth in defence needs to be addressed.
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TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man United target Donnarumma available for low fee
Paris Saint-Germain have made goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma available for a knockdown fee. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Should Eberechi Eze leave Crystal Palace for a UCL club?

GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD

SIGNIFICANT SIGNING
How Man United won the race for Sesko, and where he fits in
After Benjamin Sesko completed his blockbuster move to Man United, a look at how he plays and his role in Ruben Amorim's plans.
Why Amorim will be 'cautiously optimistic' after Man United's preseason

PREMIER OPINIONS
What 'positive signs' did Gyökeres show during preseason?
Burley: Newcastle's situation a 'manager's worst nightmare'

A NOD TO HISTORY
Real Madrid go retro for superb new third kit from Adidas
Real Madrid have unveiled their new third kit for 2025-26 which forms part of Adidas' smart retro range.
Wrexham's fairytale to continue in the Championship?

Soccer
The best goals from MD2 of the ASEAN Women's Championship
Relive all the best goals from Match Day 2 of the ASEAN Women's Championship.
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