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Aguirre recalls Ochoa, Jiménez for USMNT friendly

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Veterans Guillermo Ochoa and Raúl Jiménez have been recalled to the Mexico national team for October friendlies against United States and Valencia.

Transfer Talk: Madrid, Arsenal eye Brazil starlet Vitor Reis

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Real Madrid and Arsenal are interested in a move for Palmeiras centre-back Vitor Reis, according to reports. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Transfer Talk: Bayern Munich eye Alisson as Neuer's successor

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Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker, according to reports. Transfer Talk has the latest.

A lackluster Madrid derby was overshadowed by incidents from fans

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Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid drew even in a derby where fans stole the attention.

Weekend Review: Palmer's four-goal blitz, Barca's unbeaten streak ends

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Chelsea's Cole Palmer makes history, while Osasuna stun Barcelona to change everything in the LaLiga title race. That and more in our Weekend Review.

Flick shoulders 'blame' for loss after rotation fails

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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he is to blame after wholesale changes resulted in a 4-2 loss at Osasuna.

Transfer Talk: Stalemate looms as Van Dijk requests 3-year deal

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Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk has asked for a three-year contract extension, according to reports. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper fined over chainsaw incident

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Former Arsenal and Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann was fined €135,000 ($150,700) by a court in his hometown of Starnberg for damaging his neighbour's garage with a chainsaw.

Argentina GK Martínez handed 2-game WCQ ban

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Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez has been suspended by FIFA's disciplinary committee for two matches after being found to have displayed offensive behavior and "violating principles of fair play."

Flamengo out of Copa Lib after upset by Peñarol

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Peñarol had a 0-0 draw at home against Brazil´s Flamengo on Thursday to secure a spot in the Copa Libertadores semifinals for the first time in 13 years.

Transfer Talk: Juventus could consider going for Osimhen

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Juventus are reportedly looking to bring in striker Victor Osimhen following his loan at Galatasaray from Napoli. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Ten Hag: United didn't finish fight in Twente draw

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Erik ten Hag questioned his players' mentality after Manchester United's 1-1 draw with FC Twente in the Europa League by saying that the Dutch side "fought for every yard and we didn't."

Transfer Talk: AC Milan eye USMNT star Johnny Cardoso

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Johnny Cardoso is among the players that AC Milan are looking at ahead of the January window. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Transfer Talk: Liverpool to extend Diaz deal; Salah, Trent wait

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Liverpool are set to begin negotiations to extend Luis Diaz's contract until 2029, according to reports. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Barça need more Flick magic in light of Ter Stegen injury

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Hansi Flick has been a magician in Barca's perfect start to 2024-25. He'll need to keep it up after Marc-Andre ter Stegen ruptured his patellar tendon.

Arsenal vs. City a great advert for WSL, Lyon win big: Women's soccer weekly

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Man City and Arsenal played out a thriller in WSL, while Chelsea started their new era with a win. PLUS: USWNT star Lindsey Horan starred for Lyon.

Alexander-Arnold wants boss Slot to criticise him

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Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has said he welcomes critcism from manager Arne Slot in order to become a feared defender in Europe.

Transfer Talk: Real Madrid eye Rodri move if City found guilty

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Rodri leads the list Man City stars that could leave if the club is found guilty of fraud, according to reports. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Weekend Review: Pulisic lights up Milan derby, Haaland reaches 100 goals

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Christian Pulisic scored again for Milan, this time in a Derby della Madonnina win, while Erling Haaland broke new ground. That and more in our Weekend Review.

Roma CEO quits amid fan fury over De Rossi axe

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Roma chief executive Lina Souloukou has stepped down, the Serie A club said on Sunday, following fan anger over the sacking of manager Daniele De Rossi.

Enrique: Don't expect Dembélé to fill Mbappé void

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Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has been cautious about tipping Ousmane Dembélé as his team's next top scorer, saying it could be detrimental to his side.

Ancelotti: Madrid slowly getting 'back to our best'

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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team are improving "little by little" after their 4-1 comeback win against Espanyol in LaLiga on Saturday.

Transfer Talk: Bayern's Davies set for free transfer to Real Madrid

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As Alphonso Davies' contract renewal talks with Bayern Munich stall, Real Madrid are leading the race to sign the left-back. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Jackson, Palmer score as Chelsea beat West Ham

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Nicolas Jackson scored twice to help Chelsea to a third straight away win with a 3-0 victory at London rivals West Ham United on Saturday.

Barça can handle workload despite injuries - Flick

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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick insists his team can cope with an increased workload and that he will make no excuses despite having to deal with a lengthy injury list.

Spirit's Rodman wheeled off field after back injury

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Washington Spirit star Trinity Rodman was forced to leave Friday's game against the Kansas City Current in a wheelchair after suffering an apparent back injury.

Sources: Rose Bowl among venues for FIFA CWC

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The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, is among the venues selected to host games at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with FIFA targeting an announcement on the full list of locations by the end of the month, sources told ESPN.

Barça's Bonmatí: Liga F must follow WSL's lead

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Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmatí has voiced concerns that Liga F is "stagnating" and believes the league should show humility and take inspiration from the Women's Super League (WSL) to develop the potential of the Spanish league.

Alisson an injury doubt for Bournemouth clash

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Alisson Becker is an injury doubt for Liverpool's clash with Bournemouth on Saturday, manager Arne Slot said on Tuesday.

Graham Arnold resigns as Socceroos manager

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Graham Arnold is set to step down as Socceroos manager before Australia's next World Cup qualifier in October.

Transfer Talk: Newcastle try to fend off Liverpool, Arsenal interested in Gordon

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Newcastle are ready to make Anthony Gordon their highest-paid player amid interest from Liverpool and Arsenal. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Transfer Talk: Madrid linked with move for Arsenal's Saliba

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Real Madrid are reportedly looking to sign Arsenal defender William Saliba next summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Barcelona's gamble on youth is paying off, but will it last?

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Despite Barcelona turning to their youngsters in a moment of need, the kids are delivering in brilliant fashion ahead of their first Champions League game.

Preston upset Fulham in EFL-Cup record shootout

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Championship side Preston secured the biggest shock of the Carabao Cup third round on Tuesday, beating Premier League Fulham 16-15 in the longest penalty shootout in the competition's history.

Transfer Talk: Man United, West Ham eyeing Bayern's Goretzka

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Reports suggest that both Manchester United and West Ham United are looking to sign Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Jorginho: Arsenal 'laughing' at Haaland form

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Jorginho vouched for Arsenal's confidence ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester City.

San Diego FC hires Varas as first head coach

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The MLS expansion team San Diego FC hired former interim head coach of the U.S. men's national team Mikey Varas as its first head coach on Monday.

Transfer Talk: Milan rebuff Barça with Leão's €175m release clause

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AC Milan are determined to keep hold of Rafael Leão amid interest from Barcelona, according to reports. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Gallagher, Álvarez score 1st Atleti goals in win

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Atletico Madrid cruised to a convincing 3-0 home win over bottom side Valencia on Sunday in LaLiga thanks to goals from Conor Gallagher, Antoine Griezmann and Julian Alvarez.

Messi nets 2 goals, goes full 90 in Miami return

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Lionel Messi, in his first game since the Copa America final, had two goals and one assist while playing the full 90 minutes in his return to MLS action Saturday night, a 3-1 Inter Miami win over the Union.

Transfer Talk: Real Madrid waiting for Davies' deal to expire

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Real Madrid are confident of landing Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies on a free transfer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Follow live: Messi returns as Inter Miami hosts Philadelphia

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WSL transfer window winners and losers: Who had the best summer?

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The summer transfer window saw a ton of moves in the Women's Super League. Which clubs did the best business before the deadline passed on Friday?

Women's transfer grades: Aston Villa get a B+ for Nunes

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The women's transfer window is open across Europe. Here are the big deals and how we rate them.

Transfer Talk: Man City eye Xavi Simons to replace Kevin De Bruyne

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Man City join Liverpool and Bayern Munich in the race to sign Leipzig's Xavi Simons. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Sources: Ex-U.S interim Varas to coach San Diego

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MLS expansion side San Diego FC has finalized its deal to hire former U.S. men's national team assistant coach Mikey Varas as its first manager, sources tell ESPN.

Meet the barbecue king giving stars like Poch, Messi, Alisson a taste of home

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For U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino, Lionel Messi and many South Americans footballers living abroad, one man helps them feel a little closer to home.

Trial in Maradona's death postponed until 2025

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A trial of eight health workers charged with "homicide by negligence" over the death of Diego Maradona has been postponed from October until March, Argentine media reported on Thursday.

Transfer Talk: Real Madrid will prioritize Man City's Rodri

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Real Madrid will reportedly look to sign Manchester City midfielder next summer. Transfer Talk is with the latest.

Sources: Arteta agrees new 3-year Arsenal deal

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Mikel Arteta has agreed a new three-year contract to remain as Arsenal manager, sources have told ESPN.