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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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Vålerenga's remarkable UWCL story building hope for women's football
2025 NWSL
Who will win the NWSL Championship? Predicting Gotham vs. Washington
The NWSL Championship on Saturday pits the Washington Spirit vs. Gotham FC. Who is the underdog? Who is the player to watch? Who will win?
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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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LATEST FROM PREMIER LEAGUE
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.
GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE REACTION
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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- Sources: MLS cuts 'Rooney Rule' hiring policies
- PL to alter financial rules, rejects hard salary cap
- Panama prez who fat-shamed player gets new ban
- Chelsea's Palmer out after freak toe injury at home
- Man Utd hopeful of delaying trio's AFCON travel
- Rashford (flu) a doubt for Barça Camp Nou return
- Arsenal's Arteta confirms Gabriel out 'for weeks'
- Monterrey confirm Sergio Ramos renewal talks
- ✅ '26 World Cup: Who has qualified, who is next?
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Modern classics: 25 of the best kits from the 21st century
As we approach the end of 2025, we've assembled 25 of the best original kit designs worn by top clubs from around the world since the year 2000.
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Ranked: Best, worst 2025 summer transfers from Premier League and beyond
After three months, we rank the 10 worst transfers and the 5 best from the summer of 2025 in the Premier League, LaLiga and the rest of Europe.
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All the 2025 Puskas and Marta Award nominee goals
The 2025 Puskas and Marta Award nominees have been announced, and each short list is packed with 11 of the most audacious goals from the year.
Legends chasing milestones
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Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments for Inter Miami
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of the Lionel Messi's performances.
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Cristiano Ronaldo goal tracker: Road to 1,000 career goals
With Cristiano Ronaldo on the quest to score 1,000 goals, ESPN provides goal-by-goal analysis of the Portuguese superstar's quest.
