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Revisiting every big transfer from this summer: Should our expectations be dialed back?
This summer had its share of blockbuster moves, but how have they panned out so far? Do we need to scale back our expectations of these players -- or expect even more?

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DECISION TIME FOR POCH?
Should Pochettino be worried about not knowing his best USMNT XI?

Mourinho's homecoming at Chelsea serves as a reminder of his impact
Now the manager of Benfica and at the twilight of his career, Jose Mourinho returns to Chelsea where his influence is still felt to this day.

Mourinho welcomed back with hugs at Stamford Bridge


UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SCOREBOARD

TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona plan big move for Atlético Madrid's Julián Álvarez
Barcelona have set their sights on signing Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez next summer. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

Barcelona-PSG rematch will thrill the world, but take a heavy toll on Luis Enrique
Seventeen months ago, Luis Enrique showed the world what his PSG were capable of by beating Barcelona, but it was a victory that came at a price.


UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Why facing PSG is a 'good test' for Barcelona

Real Madrid travel 4,000 miles east to Asia for historic Champions League trip
Just 19 hours after their derby defeat, Real Madrid were boarding a flight to a city near the Chinese border.


PRESSURE MOUNTING ON AMORIM
Man United's Amorim running out of excuses: The numbers don't lie
Football management is ultimately a numbers game, and none of them are adding up for Ruben Amorim right now.

Ogden: Man United are reaching the tipping point with Ruben Amorim


WHERE EVERY TEAM STANDS
MLS Power Rankings: Son keeps LAFC climbing as San Diego slips
Son Heung-Min and Denis Bouanga are dragging LAFC up the Western Conference table as well as the order in ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

NWSL Power Rankings: Spirit emphatically book postseason berth
Washington Spirit's 4-0 win over Houston Dash has confirmed their playoff qualification.

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- Barcelona's Deco: No pressure to sign Rashford
- U.S. sets team record in dominant 9-1 U20 WC win
- Klopp on job obsession: 'Two weddings in 25 yrs'
- Pedri: Barça want to 'avenge' 2024 PSG QF loss
- Arsenal's Saliba signs new five-year deal
- Valencia sues Netflix over Vinícius Jr. documentary
- Carragher: Amorim tenure a 'disaster,' has to end
- United's Malacia to return from training exilie
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