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Laurens' weekend preview: Derbies galore with Arsenal vs. Spurs, plus NWSL Championship

It's Friday and a full weekend of action awaits across the soccer calendar. So who better to tee up the best matches than Julien Laurens? In a new weekly feature, he picks out the best of the action ahead.

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MLS CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS

GAMES START SATURDAY

2025 MLS playoffs conference semis preview: Can Cincy trio best Miami's Fab Four?

Eight of the nine best regular-season teams have made it to the conference semifinals, but who will be MLS' final four? We make our predictions.

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Why Liverpool have struggled to gel after £446m transfer spree

Winning the transfer window does not always equate to instant success on the pitch, and Liverpool are learning that the hard way this season.

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Reranked: Who is the MVP for each of the top Premier League clubs?

Based on a simple combination of ability and tactical importance, we've reranked the best players in order at the Big Six Premier League clubs.

2026 WORLD CUP

BEGINS JUNE 11

Reacting to the 2026 World Cup playoff draw: Who will fill the final six spots?

Six spots remain up for grabs at the 2026 World Cup, with four to emerge from Europe and a further two from an intercontinental playoff. What's the draw, and who will advance? We make our picks.

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World Cup draw: How it works, what will be decided, more

The stage is almost set for the 2026 World Cup. Here's what to know about the draw.

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UWCL talking points: Chelsea on the rise? PSG headed for an early exit?

Julien Laurens, Sam Marsden and Yash Thakur answer some of our burning UWCL questions.

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Ellie Carpenter was Chelsea's star vs. Barcelona. She's key to their UWCL hopes

Ellie Carpenter has proved to be one of the signings of the summer. Another top display showed how vital she is to Chelsea's hunt for European glory.

COMPARING MBAPPE TO THE GREATS

How Mbappé's start at Real Madrid compares to greats like Ronaldo, Benzema

Kylian Mbappé has reached 75 games at Real Madrid in his best form since joining them. How does his start compare to some of the club's greatest strikers?

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