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Transfer Talk: Barcelona must fend off Arsenal, Saudi interest in Cancelo

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João Cancelo wants to stay at Barcelona, but can the Spanish club afford it? If not, Arsenal could swoop in. Transfer Talk has the latest.

City GK Roebuck recovering after suffering stroke

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Manchester City goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck said she is "on the road to recovery" after revealing she suffered a stroke, adding there was no lasting damage to her brain or vision.

Transfer Talk: Chelsea, Arsenal eye Sporting striker Viktor Gyökeres

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Chelsea and Arsenal are among the clubs looking to sign Sporting forward Viktor Gyökeres in the summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Transfer Talk: Man United target Benfica's João Neves in midfield revamp

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Manchester United are targeting Benfica's João Neves this summer as part of their efforts to bolster their midfield. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Hayes focused on Conti Cup amid quadruple hunt

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Chelsea take on Arsenal at Molineux Stadium on Sunday in a repeat of last year's final, where the North London club strode to a comfortable 3-1 victory at Selhurst Park.

Mead: Chelsea loss will fuel Arsenal in final

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Beth Mead has said she believes Arsenal can bounce back from their defeat to Chelsea in the Women's Super League (WSL) earlier in the month and retain the Conti Cup when they face the same opponents in the final on Sunday.

UWCL talking points: French domination as Final Four confirmed

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Sophie Lawson, Emily Keogh and Julien Laurens give their takes as the UEFA Women's Champions League semifinals are set.

USWNT's Albert apologizes after Rapinoe criticism

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USWNT midfielder Korbin Albert apologized on Thursday for social media activity that appeared to support anti-LGBTQIA+ content, and for purportedly liking an Instagram post about Megan Rapinoe's torn Achilles in her final professional game.

Georgia govt. honours players for making Euros

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Georgia's players will be decorated with the country's Order of Honor following their historic qualification for Euro 2024.

Liverpool, Utd campaign to combat tragedy abuse

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Liverpool and Manchester United have jointly launched an education programme through their foundations to tackle tragedy-related abuse, the clubs said in the run-up to their Premier League game at Old Trafford on April 7.

Transfer Talk: New Man United owners eye move for Branthwaite

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Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite is on Man United's radar, according to reports. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Phillips' decline has already cost him England place. Can he salvage club career?

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Kalvin Phillips was key for club and country just three years ago, but things have changed a lot now.

Spain coach: Whistles for Morata 'hurt my soul'

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Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said it "hurt his soul" to hear a section of the crowd at the Bernabeu stadium whistle at Álvaro Morata during Tuesday's friendly draw against Brazil.

Transfer Talk: Barca bracing for Bayern's €100m Araújo bid

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Barcelona's mammoth April could be further complicated by a €100 million move from Bayern Munich for Ronald Araújo. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Ukraine hail Euros place as 'gift for our country'

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Ukraine's qualification for the Euro 2024 soccer finals has cheered a country suffering hardship in its conflict with Russia and for a few weeks in June and July the tournament will provide a welcome distraction from the harsh reality of war.

Juggling UWCL and domestic league is tough, just ask Ajax

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Ajax impressed in the UWCL group stage but were thrashed by Chelsea and are off the pace in the title race. What's going on with the Dutch champions?

Sources: MLS ref lockout over, CBA agreed to '30

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The month-long lockout of MLS referees has ended, with sources confirming to ESPN that the PSRA voted to ratify a new Collective Bargaining Agreement with the PRO late on Monday night.

Transfer Talk: Haaland still dreams of playing for Real Madrid

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City star Erling Haaland still sees himself joining Madrid one day, according to reports. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Follow live: USMNT and Mexico battle in Concacaf Nations League

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Transfer Talk: Man City eye Branthwaite as the next Stones

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Jarrad Branthwaite's excellent performances for Everton have earnt him an England call-up, and potentially a move to Manchester City. Transfer Talk has the latest.

European Team of the Season so far: Kane, Mbappé, Buongiorno

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ESPN and WhoScored bring you the best players from Europe's top five leagues so far this season, with the Bundesliga dominating and a couple of shock inclusions.

NWSL: KC Current edges San Diego, moves to 2-0

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Isabel Rodriguez scored in the 44th minute and Lo'eau LaBonta converted a penalty kick in the 71st minute as the Kansas City Current came back from a goal down to beat the host San Diego Wave FC 2-1 on Saturday.

Transfer Talk: Chelsea favorites to sign Napoli star Osimhen

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In what could be the blockbuster deal of the summer transfer window, Victor Osimhen appears set to join Chelsea from Napoli. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Shaw becomes Man City's women's record scorer

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Jamaican forward Khadija Shaw became Manchester City's record goalscorer, with her goal against Manchester United on Saturday taking her past Georgia Stanway's tally of 67 goals and carrying City to the top of the Women's Super League (WSL) table.

Argentina, without Messi, win in Copa tune-up

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Argentina began preparations for their Copa America defence with a convincing 3-0 win against El Salvador on Friday.

Transfer Talk: Man United keen on Juventus defender Bremer

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Manchester United need defensive help, and they think Juventus centre-back Bremer could be a potential summer signing. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Far from home, Israel are out of Euro 2024 and must ponder what's next

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In the end, Israel's attempt to qualify for Euro 2024, something they've never done before, fell short in a quiet suburb of Budapest, which has become their home away from home.

Ex-Brazil star Robinho starts 9-year prison term

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Former soccer star Robinho started serving a nine-year prison sentence in his native Brazil on Thursday more than 10 years after he was first accused of raping a woman in Italy.

USMNT survives to beat Jamaica in ET, reach final

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The USMNT snatched an improbable victory from the jaws of defeat with an equalizer in the last breath of regulation time and two goals in extra time to beat Jamaica 3-1 in the semifinals of the Concacaf Nations League.

Transfer Talk: Man United eye Wolves' Gomes as Casemiro replacement

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Man United are interested in Wolves midfielder João Gomes as part of their midfield revamp this summer transfer window. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Rubiales to return to Spain amid corruption probe

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Ex-Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales plans to return to Spain next month to be questioned as part of the corruption probe into the deal to move the Spanish Supercopa to Saudi Arabia.

'Never a thought' to play for Scotland - Gordon

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Anthony Gordon has insisted "it was never a thought" to play for Scotland after taking a step closer to realising his dream of representing England.

Transfer Talk: Man United among Premier League clubs eyeing Madrid's Rodrygo

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Premier League clubs Liverpool, Man City, Arsenal and Man United are monitoring Real Madrid's Rodrygo. Transfer Talk has the latest.

USMNT on 'higher alert' against depleted Jamaica

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Head coach Gregg Berhalter said the USMNT will be on "higher alert" because of the depleted Jamaica roster his side will face in the semifinals of the Concacaf Nations League on Thursday in Arlington, Texas.

John Cena calls Haaland, and other times soccer and WWE met

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The distinctly different worlds of football and professional wrestling collided this week with Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and John Cena.

Bosnia coach Milosevic on Euro hopes, playing Ukraine and staying focused

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Savo Milosevic talks to ESPN about coaching the Bosnia national team, grabbing a spot at Euro 2024 in the playoff qualifiers and more.

Arsenal defender Tomiyasu extends deal to 2026

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Arsenal have moved to reward Takehiro Tomiyasu after making 20 appearances this season across all competitions.

France benefit from PSG benching Mbappé - coach

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Kylian Mbappé's reduced playing time with Paris Saint-Germain in recent weeks could be good news for the France national team as it may keep him fresh for the European Championships and Olympic Games, manager Didier Deschamps said.

Transfer Talk: Liverpool, Arsenal edge Man Utd in Malen race

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Liverpool and Arsenal are ahead of Manchester United in the race for Borussia Dortmund forward Donyell Malen, according to reports. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Transfer Talk: Bayern open Musiala talks as City, Liverpool circle

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Bayern Munich are keen to secure a new deal for winger Jamal Musiala amid interest from Manchester City and Liverpool. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Messi injury to be evaluated 'week by week'

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Lionel Messi's leg muscle injury will be evaluated "week by week," Inter Miami boss Gerardo "Tata" Martino said after the Argentine star sat out Saturday's win at D.C. United.

Cincy suspends reporter's credential over dispute

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FC Cincinnati temporarily revoked the press credential of local beat reporter Laurel Pfahler due to her reporting of the club's player transactions, sources told ESPN.

Transfer Talk: Goretzka, Sané, Mazraoui top Juve's short list

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Juve are scouting a trio of Bayern Munich stars, with Leon Goretzka, Leroy Sané and Noussair Mazraoui all identified as potential signings. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Late Morgan header grabs S.D. Challenge Cup win

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Alex Morgan scored in the 88th minute and the San Diego Wave won the Challenge Cup with a 1-0 victory over Gotham FC Friday night in the NWSL.

Transfer Talk: Man City interested in Guimarães, Luiz and Kimmich

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Man City are prioritizing Newcastle United's Bruno Guimarães to pair with their midfield maestro Rodri. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Hayes: Intra-squad relationships 'inappropriate'

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Chelsea manager Emma Hayes said player-to-player relationships within the same team are "inappropriate" because they present extra challenges to manage, although she acknowledged that "we're dealing with human beings."

Reports: Wave being sold for NWSL record figure

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The San Diego Wave are being sold in a deal that places the club's value at $113 million, according to multiple reports on Thursday.

Transfer Talk: Man City eye Lucas Paquetá as Silva replacement

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Manchester City are planning for the departure of Bernardo Silva, and West Ham's Lucas Paquetá is on their list as a replacement. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Bournemouth's U.S. owner launches Auckland FC

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The A-League's new expansion side will be known simply as Auckland FC, donning an "electric blue" and black kit and with the nickname of the Black Knights.

Transfer Talk: PSG want £75m-rated Rashford to replace Mbappé

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Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly preparing an opening bid of £75 million to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest.