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Can Arsenal hold off City? Will Atlético win Copa del Rey?
Ahead of a huge weekend across Europe, with implications at both ends of various tables -- and silverware up for grabs in Spain -- Julien Laurens previews and predicts.

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GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
From New Jersey to Copa del Rey? Matarazzo reaching new heights for U.S. coaches
If Real Sociedad win Saturday's Copa del Rey final, Pellegrino Matarazzo will be the first U.S.-born coach to win a trophy in one of Europe's top five leagues. It has been quite a journey.


TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool eye Wharton amid Man United, Real Madrid interest
Liverpool face competition from Manchester United and Real Madrid to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. Transfer Talk has the latest.

What did the USWNT learn ahead of World Cup after Japan series?
The USWNT just wrapped its window of three friendly games against Japan, but what did Emma Hayes learn ahead of the World Cup?


LIFE AFTER POCHETTINO
USMNT needs ambitious post-World Cup succession plan
Mauricio Pochettino won't coach the USMNT forever, and when he does leave, will U.S. Soccer be able to bring in another big-name boss to replace him?

Burley: Man City will win the Premier League if they beat Arsenal

What to watch for in Premier League title showdown
Arsenal's visit to Man City on Sunday will likely decide who wins the league.


MLS SCOREBOARD

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Ranked: Who are the top 50 players in the Premier League right now?
With just over a month remaining in the 2025-26 season, we rank the best players in England's top division.

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NEC have the most attacking, aggressive style around, and it's working as they sit third in the Dutch Eredivisie and are into the final of the Dutch Cup.
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Few lower-league clubs could ever take on soccer's giants, but when it comes to attention-grabbing kits, these three are in a league of their own.
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Tottenham are really bad and looking at the way this team has been constructed, one thing clearly stands out: This team is really bad at passing the ball, and that may explain their present malaise.
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(Photo by Jaime SALDARRIAGA / AFP via Getty Images) Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments in 2026
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.
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