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Why Man City value squad happiness over depth
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola doesn't want a big squad; he wants a happy squad. But letting players decide their own futures comes with risk.
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MALAYSIA SUPER LEAGUE
JDT return to the MSL summit after thrashing Selangor 5-1
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INSIDER NOTEBOOK
Man United power struggle: Ten Hag's role in Rangnick's exit
Erik ten Hag played a key role in Ralf Rangnick's sudden exit from Manchester United -- ESPN's Insider Notebook has the latest.
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TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: Juve's De Ligt among six Chelsea targets
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel "has been promised as many as six summer signings," including Juve's Matthijs de Ligt. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Ogden: Phillips deal shows Man City are winning the transfer window
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WOMEN'S SUMMER SOCCER PREVIEW
A blockbuster summer of women's soccer: What to watch, when and how
Major tournaments are kicking off around the world; here's the lowdown on schedules, key players and more ahead of a big summer for women's soccer.
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HELP FROM THE PAST?
Which legend would clubs bring back now if they could?
Clubs around Europe are deciding which players they want to bring in, but who would they pick if they could bring back a former player?
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ROONEY RESIGNS
Ogden: Rooney leaving Derby with reputation enhanced
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AFC CUP
Bali shine in Indonesia-Malaysia double header but Viettel lead the way
As the AFC Cup returned to the ASEAN Zone after a two-year hiatus, we look back at all the talking points from the opening round.
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INSIDER NOTEBOOK
Man United power struggle: Ten Hag's role in Rangnick's exit
Erik ten Hag played a key role in Ralf Rangnick's sudden exit from Manchester United -- ESPN's Insider Notebook has the latest.
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Ajax boss jokes: Ten Hag knows not to sign our players
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Top Headlines
- Sources: Arsenal, City agree Gabriel Jesus deal
- Mbappe: Champions League is PSG's objective
- Man Utd fans' fury as Glazer dividends are paid
- England thump Dutch 5-1 in Euros warm-up
- Ex-Barca boss Valverde set for return with Bilbao
- Wayne Rooney steps down as Derby manager
- PSG pres acquitted for 2nd time in FIFA retrial
- Sources: Barca, Spurs in talks over Lenglet loan
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Must-Watch Video
Laurens: Mbappe transfer saga the most incredible of all time
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Who are the 21 best female players age 21 or under?
It has been an incredible year in women's football, but who are the best young players in the game right now? The USWNT's Trinity Rodman is No. 1.
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Erling Haaland, Pedri, Phil Foden, Vinicius Jr. lead the 39 best male players age 21 or under
Welcome to the next generation! Players from 17 countries and 10 leagues are named by Tor-Kristian Karlsen, a former scout and sporting director.
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Predicting every game at the World Cup
Who will claim soccer's biggest prize in Qatar? Wonder no longer: Ryan O'Hanlon has picked every single game, from group stage to final.
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World Cup draw: Group-by-group previews
Finally, the groups have been drawn and we know who's playing whom in Qatar this November. We pick favorites, games to watch and X-Factors.
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Upcoming fixtures
What's ahead in the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS and more.
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Latest scores
Updates, results from Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS and more.
