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From transfers to training, Man City are taking Club World Cup seriously

After a bad season by their lofty standards, with a scrap to finish in the top four and no trophies won, Pep Guardiola and Man City are seeing the Club World Cup as the start of a new campaign and new era.

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EARLY TRANSFER BUSINESS

What early summer transfer window moves say about top teams changing identities

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: Arsenal enter race for Laporte

Arsenal are one of the clubs interested in signing former Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte. 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.

CLUB WORLD CUP

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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WOMEN'S SUPER LEAGUE

WSL expansion Q&A: 14 teams, relegation playoff, what else?

The Women's Super League is expanding from 12 to 14 teams and will have a relegation playoff in 2026-27 too. Here's everything you need to know.

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TOUGHER TESTS AWAIT

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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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.

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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