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World Cup: Will semi-automated offside be the big VAR fix many hoped for?
Are the days of waiting an interminable amount of time for a VAR offside decision almost over? Semi-automated offside has arrived for the World Cup.

How FIFA's semi-automated VAR offside tech will work at the World Cup

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WHO ARE THE BEST PLAYERS?
The Messi, Ronaldo era is over: How to work out the best players in the world
The 2021-22 season was the first since 2005 in which neither Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi dominated like before. There is some interesting data which shows the players who may take over the mantle.

GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
FRIDAY'S GAMES

INSIDER NOTEBOOK
Chelsea on Neymar alert as PSG look to axe €222m Brazil star
Neymar is considering leaving PSG after finding out the club are happy for him to depart -- ESPN's Insider Notebook has the latest.

TRANSFER GRADES
Transfer grades: Tottenham get an A- for Richarlison
The summer transfer window is almost here. Here are the big deals already agreed and how we rate them, with Spurs landing Richarlison.
Will Richarlison be Harry Kane's backup at Spurs?

TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: PSG eye Kimpembe amid Chelsea, Juventus interest
PSG are set to demand €50 million if they are to transfer Presnel Kimpembe, with Juventus and Chelsea keen on him. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Why Pulisic to Juventus makes 'all the sense in the world'

EURO 2022
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France's toughest opponent at Euro 2022? Themselves
France are one of the favourites to win Euro 2022. Can they finally make the most of the abundant talent in their squad and stay united as a group?
Euro 2022 kit ranking: Which team has Europe's best jerseys?
We look at every single kit at Euro 2022 and follow the format of the tournament itself, from group stage to final, to find the most stylish team.

THE TOE POKE
England's 2017 Euro Under-19 champions: Which players became Premier League stars?
As England face Israel in the U19 Euro final, what happened to the players in the Three Lions squad that lifted the trophy five years ago?

WHAT DOES FUTURE HOLD FOR NEYMAR?
Neymar has gone from world-record transfer to superstar no club seems to want
At the age of 30, the Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil forward should be at the peak of his powers, but his future has never looked so uncertain.
Top Headlines
- Tottenham sign Richarlison from Everton
- Semi-automated offside approved for World Cup
- Chelsea launch probe into 'toxic culture' at club
- PSG's Verratti robbed at holiday villa, six arrested
- Man City sign Arminia Bielefeld GK Ortega
- Sources: Barca submit third Lewandowski offer
- PSG sign Vitinha from Porto in €40m transfer
- FIFA to get extra $92m from corruption losses
- Ngoma, 16, nets first MLS goal in RBNY win
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Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly may want to trade players, but here's why it doesn't happen in soccer
Trading players in the MLB, NBA and other American sports is commonplace. But new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly won't be able to conduct transfer business in the same way.
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Getty 2022-23 preseason schedules: Europe's top clubs heading to U.S., Asia and Australia on summer tours
The 2022 preseason schedules for top European clubs have been released. Get caught up on all the top matchups ahead of the 2022-23 season.
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Illustration by ESPN 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.
Illustration by ESPN 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.
Stefan Matzke - sampics/Corbis via Getty Images 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.
Getty 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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What's ahead in the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS and more.
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Updates, results from Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS and more.