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Transfer Talk: Dier set for permanent move to Bayern next season

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Eric Dier has met the obligations to make a permanent transfer to Bayern Munich next season. Transfer Talk is with the latest.

Football on Feb. 29: Who can claim to be soccer's Mr. Leap Year?

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Clint Dempsey was the USMNT's match winner vs. Italy on Feb. 29, 2012 -- but which player has scored goals on that date in two different leap years?

Timbers drop shirt sponsor amid misconduct filing

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The Portland Timbers cut ties with jersey sponsor DaBella Exteriors on Wednesday after allegations emerged that company CEO Donnie McMillan, Jr. made unwanted sexual advances and sexually harassed at least three female employees.

Transfer Talk: Arsenal, PSG front-runners in Osimhen race

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Arsenal will rival Paris Saint-Germain for the signature Napoli and Nigeria star Victor Osimhen, according to reports. Transfer Talk is with the latest.

Source: Saudi eye PL stars, inc. De Bruyne, Salah

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Players including Kevin De Bruyne, Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Alisson, Raphaël Varane, Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes are on the Saudi Pro League's agenda next season, a source has told ESPN.

Source: UEFA to visit Belfast amid Euro '28 row

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A UEFA delegation will visit Belfast on Wednesday, a source has told ESPN, amid concerns over a funding row that has placed doubt over the re-construction of Casement Park, a venue scheduled to host five games at Euro 2028.

USMNT to face Brazil in Copa America tune-up

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The U.S. men's national team will take on five-time World Cup winners Brazil in a friendly on June 12 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.

Minnesota inks Man Utd asst. Ramsay as coach

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Minnesota United finalized the hiring of head coach Eric Ramsay on Monday, one game into the MLS regular season after the unusually drawn-out process of replacing Adrian Heath.

Transfer Talk: Manchester United open to offers for Antony

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Manchester United will be willing to listen to offers regarding a possible departure for winger Antony. Transfer Talk is with the latest.

WSL announces groundbreaking player support

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The English Football Association has announced new measures aimed at improving knowledge and providing support in "various areas of female athlete health" for clubs in the Women's Super League (WSL) and Women's Championship.

Messi scores late to save Miami draw with Galaxy

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The LA Galaxy pulled off a feat few teams in MLS have been able to Sunday night: They kept Lionel Messi largely quiet for most of the night in a 1-1 draw at Dignity Health Park.

Follow live: Messi, Inter Miami take on LA Galaxy

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Transfer Talk: Al Ittihad eye Ter Stegen amid Barca's FFP fears

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Al Ittihad are reportedly eying a move for Barcelona's Marc-André ter Stegen, with the Catalan club desperate to offload players and balance the books. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Chicharito debuts again for boyhood club Chivas

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Fourteen years after he bid farewell for Europe and Manchester United, Javier "Chicharito" Hernández made a joyous second debut for Mexican giants Chivas on Saturday.

Man City close gap with needed win, Kane keeps Bayern hopes alive

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Man City narrowly got the win they needed at Bournemouth to inch closer to Liverpool, and Harry Kane ensured Bayern Munich still have a chance in the German title race.

Transfer Talk: Madrid plot move for Davies amid Bayern chaos

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Real Madrid are looking to capitalise on the turmoil at Bayern Munich by swooping in on full-back Alphonso Davies, according to reports. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Follow live: USWNT faces Argentina in Gold Cup group play

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Ref union accused of threatening MLS stand-in refs

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The negotiations between the PSRA -- the union that represents officials that work MLS matches -- and its employer PRO, are becoming increasingly acrimonious, with PRO filing an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charge against the PSRA earlier this week.

Transfer Talk: De Bruyne becomes priority for Saudi Pro League alongside Salah and Casemiro

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Can the Saudi Pro League persuade Kevin De Bruyne, Casemiro, or Mohamed Salah to become the next European star to join? Transfer Talk has the latest.

Source: Minnesota hires Man Utd asst. Ramsay

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Manchester United assistant Eric Ramsay signed a contract to coach MLS side Minnesota United on Thursday, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Transfer Talk: Bayern's next manager will decide Tel's future

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The future of striker Mathys Tel will all be dependent on whoever comes in as the new manager of Bayern Munich. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Arsenal under the obligation to get rid of Champions League hoodoo

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Arsenal face a huge challenge at home in the return leg to keep their UEFA Champions League hopes alive, after losing away to Porto 1-0 in the first leg of their round-of-16 tie.

Transfer Talk: Liverpool, PSG hope to coax Levi Colwill from Chelsea

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Liverpool and PSG are waiting in the wings to sign Levi Colwill if Chelsea will let him go. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Ratcliffe's to-do list at Man United: Recruitment, Ten Hag's future and much more

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After months of negotiations, Sir Jim Ratcliffe's ownership stake in Manchester United has been confirmed, giving him control of the football side of the club. Here's what he and his staff need to tackle.

Moultrie, Morgan score in USWNT Gold Cup rout

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The United States women's national team made its debut in the Concacaf W Gold Cup with a 5-0 victory over the Dominican Republic on Tuesday night in Carson, Calif.

Follow live: USWNT open Gold Cup action vs Dominican Republic

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Transfer Talk: Man Utd, Liverpool, Chelsea to battle for Guehi

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Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is reportedly being tracked by the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Pep sorry for Phillips 'overweight' comments

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola issued a belated apology to Kalvin Phillips on Monday after saying the midfielder was overweight when he came back from the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

Transfer Talk: Man Utd, Liverpool circling €40m-rated Éderson

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Atalanta midfielder Éderson, 24, is reportedly a transfer target for Man United, Liverpool, and several other Premier League clubs. Transfer Talk has the latest.

7 things from women's football: Man United crumble vs. Arsenal; Barca are tired

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It was another action-packed weekend of women's football across Europe. There was plenty of interest at both ends of leagues across the continent.

Was this the best AFCON of the 21st century, or ever?

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Why exactly was this year's Africa Cup of Nations such a resounding success, and will the tournament be remembered in years to come as one of - if not the - best edition of the continental showpiece?

Transfer Talk: Real Madrid on alert as Mbappé holds talks with Man City

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Kylian Mbappé's move to Madrid may not be as certain as once thought, with reports emerging that the PSG star has held talks with Man City. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Lockyer feared death during on-field collapse

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Luton defender Tom Lockyer has said he feared he was dying when his heart stopped and he collapsed during a Premier League game against Bournemouth in December.

Real Madrid miss chance to go clear in LaLiga

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LaLiga leaders Real Madrid were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw at lowly city rivals Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, a result that could help spice up the title race with surprise contenders Girona.

Transfer Talk: Rashford to replace Mbappé at PSG?

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Paris Saint-Germain have lined up Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford as a potential replacement for Kylian Mbappé, according to reports. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Klopp: Alonso 'standout' coach of new generation

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Jurgen Klopp has lauded Xabi Alonso, the reported frontrunner to replace him as Liverpool manager, as the "standout" manager of the new generation of coaches.

S. Korea sack Klinsmann after Asian Cup exit

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The Korea Football Association (KFA) sacked national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann on Friday, after their semi-final exit at the Asian Cup and amid criticism of his leadership.

Messi, Miami close preseason with Newell's draw

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Inter Miami star Lionel Messi faced for the first time his boyhood club Newell's Old Boys on Thursday in the last preseason match for the MLS side.

Transfer Talk: PSG look to Osimhen as replacement for Mbappé

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With Kylian Mbappé's departure looking more and more likely, PSG will look to bring in Napoli's Victor Osimhen as his replacement. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Sources: Ashworth to rebuild Utd scouting dept.

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Dan Ashworth will be given the responsibility of rebuilding Manchester United's scouting department when he becomes the club's director of football, sources have told ESPN.

Korean FA recommends sacking Jurgen Klinsmann

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A Korea Football Association advisory committee recommended sacking head coach Jurgen Klinsmann on Thursday after their semifinal exit at the Asian Cup.

Man United face tough call over late-goal hero McTominay: Keep him or take the money?

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Will Manchester United move Scott McTominay on and net a tidy profit, or hold on to a player that has been with the club since his academy days?

Transfer Talk: Madrid looking at move for Lille's Leny Yoro

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Real Madrid will look to add Leny Yoro from Lille to their squad, with PSG struggling to reach an agreement for the 18-year-old. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Sources: Utd eye Ashworth as sporting director

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Manchester United are closing in on appointing Dan Ashworth as their new sporting director, sources have told ESPN.

Chicago completes signing of USMNT's Acosta

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Chicago Fire FC has completed the signing of United States men's national midfielder Kellyn Acosta, the MLS club announced Tuesday.

Transfer Talk: Barca eyeing move for PSG target Rafael Leão

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Just days after PSG were rumored to be looking at Milan attacker Rafael Leão, Barcelona have emerged as contenders for his signature. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Real Madrid's might is evident on and off the field, but success isn't guaranteed

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Real Madrid seem like an unstoppable force on and off the field, especially with NFL and World Cup matches coming to the Bernabéu. But there is a flaw.

Jury awards Peru's Polo wife $600K in abuse suit

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Génessis Alarcón, the estranged wife of Peru international midfielder Andy Polo, was awarded $600,000 in damages after a jury found the former Portland Timbers player liable for assault and battery.

Transfer Talk: Mbappé's move to Real Madrid in jeopardy?

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Real Madrid have reportedly failed to offer Kylian Mbappé a deal as good as PSG, leaving the forward unimpressed. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Xavi after draw: We won't throw in towel yet

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Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez refused to throw in the towel in LaLiga despite Sunday's 3-3 draw against Granada which left his side 10 points adrift of leaders Real Madrid.