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Valencia's cup game postponed after fatal floods

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Valencia have has their request to postpone Wednesday's Copa del Rey game against Parla Escuela in Madrid accepted by Spain's football federation (RFEF) after floods in the southeast of the country killed several people.

Tebas criticises Madrid for Ballon d'Or no-show

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LaLiga president Javier Tebas has criticised Real Madrid for boycotting the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris on Monday.

How Man City's remarkable academy keeps producing talent

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Ahead of Man City's Carabao Cup clash vs. Tottenham, we take a closer look at their academy, how they prepare young players and manage their minutes.

Madrid players back Vini. Jr after Ballon D'Or snub

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Vinícius Júnior's Real Madrid and Brazil teammates have backed the star forward after he lost out to Manchester City's Rodri in the race to win the 2024 men's Ballon d'Or.

Arsenal's next gen: Who are the teenagers ready to step up amid injury woes?

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Arsenal have used a lot of teenagers in their first-team squad this season, so who do you need to know? And who could be a future Premier League star?

Transfer Talk: USMNT's Cardoso to join Pulisic at AC Milan?

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Christian Pulisic could soon be joined in Milan by fellow USMNT star Johnny Cardoso, according to reports. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Transfer Talk: Man City eye Reijnders as Rodri replacement

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Could Tijjani Reijnders plug the Rodri-sized hole in Manchester City's midfield? Transfer Talk has the latest.

USWNT player ratings: Hayes' super-subs Horan, Sears inspire win

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USWNT boss Emma Hayes made the right moves as substitutes Lindsey Horan and Emma Sears rallied the hosts to victory over Iceland.

Weekend Review: Palmer shines for Chelsea, eight-goal thriller between Juve and Inter

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Cole Palmer remains on top form for Chelsea as Juventus and Inter share a point in a 4-4 thriller. That and more in our Weekend Review.

Player sent off after 3 seconds in Brazil's Serie A

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A Brazilian striker was sent off in a top-division match on Saturday after hitting a rival with his elbow just three seconds into a match.

Transfer Talk: Rüdiger wants new deal as Saudi clubs circle

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Antonio Rüdiger's future at Madrid remains clouded, despite the defender distancing himself from Saudi Pro League links. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Ancelotti slams Barça celebrations in Clásico rout

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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was unhappy with how Barcelona's bench celebrated their fourth goal after seeing his side beaten 4-0 in Saturday's Clásico at the Santiago Bernabéu.

KC Current claim inaugural Summer Cup title

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Kansas City Current striker Temwa Chawinga scored twice in the first half as her team beat NJ/NY Gotham FC 2-0 on Friday night in the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup final.

Follow live: Suarez opens the scoring as Miami takes early lead vs. Atlanta

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Transfer Talk: Man United consider an offer for Bayern's Alphonso Davies

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Alphonso Davies has been linked to Real Madrid, but Manchester United are preparing to join the race to sign him. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Televisa chairman takes leave amid FIFA probe

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Televisa chairman and Club America owner Emilio Azcárraga Jean is taking an administrative leave amid a U.S. Department of Justice probe into FIFA soccer media rights.

Thompson, 19, nets 1st career USWNT goal in win

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Alyssa Thompson scored her first goal for the United States women's national team and Jaedyn Shaw and Sophia Smith scored late on Thursday at Q2 Stadium as the Americans defeated Iceland 3-1.

Transfer Talk: Arsenal could swoop in for Newcastle's Isak

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Alexander Isak has reportedly rejected any plans on signing a new contract at Newcastle. Could Arsenal take advantage? Transfer Talk has the latest.

Hayes' USWNT celebrating gold, looking to future

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United States women's coach Emma Hayes on Wednesday called the team's October training camp "the perfect window" to test out new players who could bolster the squad following its Olympic gold medal earlier this year.

Transfer Talk: Man United eyeing Kvaratskhelia, Buongiorno

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Manchester United are reportedly looking to bring in Napoli's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Alessandro Buongiorno. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Yamal admits he had 'nerves' before first Clásico

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Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal admits to having some nerves before making his first Clásico appearance against Real Madrid last season ahead of this weekend's showdown between LaLiga's top two.

Atlanta survives shootout, advances to face Miami

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Atlanta United advanced to the MLS Cup playoffs with a 5-4 penalty-kick shootout victory over CF Montreal on Tuesday night after a 2-2 draw.

Uncompetitive, too many games: Is criticism of new UCL format fair?

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The UEFA Champions League has a new format, with one 36-team group. But is it uncompetitive? Too much? Here's some answers to the criticism.

San Diego FC to play first MLS game at LA Galaxy

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San Diego FC will kick off its inaugural Major League Soccer season against the LA Galaxy in Carson during the opening weekend, February 22-23.

Valencia fans protest against owner in LaLiga loss

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Valencia fans protested owner Peter Lim and reported detention of two fans in Singapore before and after their team's 3-2 loss to Las Palmas.

'Ghost goal' can't stop Chelsea winning machine; Arsenal back on track

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Chelsea's 100% start to the season continues despite controversy in the London derby and Arsenal won their first WSL game since Jonas Eidevall left.

Transfer Talk: Chelsea, Tottenham eye Lecce wonderkid Dorgu

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Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu is being tracked by the likes of Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Chelsea's Palmer: 'Cold' celly about passion, joy

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Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has explained why he performs his signature "cold" celebration after each goal, saying it is about showing the "joy" of football.

Arteta: Arsenal loss 'accident waiting to happen'

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his side's defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday was "an accident waiting to happen" after William Saliba was sent off in the first half.

Messi hat trick secures Miami MLS points record

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Lionel Messi scored a stunning 11-minute hat trick to help Inter Miami break the Major League Soccer record for most points in a single season, after defeating the New England Revolution 6-2 on Saturday at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Barça's Laporta slams critics: We're fixing the club

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Barcelona president Joan Laporta hit out at critics of his management on Saturday, as members approved the club's 2023-24 accounts during its annual general meeting.

Slot: Alexander-Arnold unfazed by transfer talk

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Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said his vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold is not disturbed by the growing speculation around his future at the Premier League club and is fully focused on matters on the pitch.

Transfer Talk: Man City to battle Bayern Munich for Florian Wirtz's signature

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Man City is giving Bayern Munich some competition for the signature of Florian Wirtz. Transfer Talk is with the latest.

Yamal can emulate Messi, Cruyff at Barça - Deco

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Barcelona sporting director Deco has said Lamine Yamal has everything needed to become "a reference player" at the club.

Rooney 'surprised' by Tuchel getting England job

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Former England forward Wayne Rooney has said he is surprised at the FA's decision to appoint Thomas Tuchel as the new England manager.

Transfer Talk: Nkunku could depart Chelsea next summer

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Christopher Nkunku is reportedly linked with an exit from Chelsea is playing time isn't guaranteed this season. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Cule-play: Barcelona unveil new logo for Clásico kit

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Barcelona have announced that Coldplay's logo will be splashed across the front of the club's home shirt during Oct. 26's Clásico.

Beckham: Man Utd needed Ratcliffe changes

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David Beckham has backed minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe to bring necessary change to Manchester United, but admitted it could take time for the club to return to the top.

Transfer Talk: Madrid's pursuit of Alexander-Arnold heats up

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Real Madrid's interest in Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold is ramping up. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Follow live: New coaching eras underway as Mexico, U.S. continue rivalry

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Messi nets hat trick as Argentina steamroll Bolivia

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Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick and had a hand in two more goals as Argentina crushed Bolivia 6-0 in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday.

Transfer Talk: Man United plot swoop on Madrid target Davies

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Manchester United will look to sign Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies next summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Brazil hero Igor Jesus, Argentina's Nico Paz lead list of international debutants

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As a new cycle begins, international coaches are looking to reward players who are hitting top form. Here, we take a look at some of the players chosen for the first time.

FIFA to consider transfer rules after Diarra trial

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FIFA has said it will start negotiations with the sport's stakeholders on the transfer system after the European Union ruled that some aspects of it were unlawful.

Man City win late, Bayern run halted, Barca score seven in one half

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Man City needed Bunny Shaw to save the day, Chelsea beat Arsenal, Wolfsburg stopped Bayern's run and Barcelona scored seven in one half this week.

Transfer Talk: Liverpool, Man City battling to sign Eze and Wharton

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Crystal Palace duo Eberechi Eze and Adam Wharton are being targeted by both Liverpool and Man City. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Christen Press scores 1st goal since 2-year layoff

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Christen Press said she had an "out of body experience" as she scored her first NWSL goal in 28 months in Angel City's dramatic 1-1 with the Kansas City Current on Saturday.

USWNT's Rodman set for return after back injury

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United States women's national team forward Trinity Rodman is in line to return from a back injury when the Washington Spirit host Racing Louisville in the NWSL on Sunday.

Transfer Talk: Arsenal, Newcastle join race for Bayern's Sané

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Arsenal and Newcastle United have joined Barcelona in the race to sign Leroy Sané, according to reports. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Transfer Talk: Bayern Munich look for goalkeeper options beyond Liverpool's Alisson

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Liverpool's Alisson is not headed to Bayern Munich as the German club looks at other goalkeepers. Transfer Talk has the latest.