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Spain's World Cup winners take the field again, defiant and unbowed
After a month of scrutiny, stress and pain, Spain took the field again to celebrate their World Cup win and begin their quest for next summer's Olympics. There were 15,000 in attendance, but their support extends well beyond home.


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WEDNESDAY'S GAMES
Isak puts Newcastle in front over Man City
Newcastle dump Man City out of Carabao Cup
Alexander Isak scored a second-half winner as last season's finalists bounced the eight-time winners.

WEDNESDAY'S MUST-SEE GOALS
CARABAO CUP
Diogo Jota adds an exclamation point with sensational back-heel
James Garner lashes Everton into an early lead

SOCCER TRANSFERS
Transfer Talk: Madrid, Chelsea, Saudis all keen on Osimhen
Real Madrid and Chelsea are circling after Napoli made the bizarre decision to mock their star player, Victor Osimhen, on social media. Transfer Talk has the latest.

FIRST, BACKUP XI FOR EVERY CLUB
Premier League depth chart for all 20 teams: Who is key?
The Premier League is well underway, but with the transfer window now closed, where do players stand in their teams? How deep do the squads go?
Should Ten Hag stick with Man Utd's winning backup XI?

THIS ONE IS IMPRESSIVE!
Alan Velasco's screamer from distance evens it up for Dallas

EVERYONE WANTS TO TRADE UP
What it's like to negotiate a Lionel Messi jersey swap
Through a prior connection or pure ambition, a select group of opponents have been able to exchange jerseys with Lionel Messi since he joined Inter Miami.

FAR FROM A FINISHED PRODUCT
Chelsea snap skid, but don't be fooled: Their problems remain
Chelsea can take positives from their Carabao Cup win over Brighton, but the Blues' young, unbalanced squad still have plenty of room for improvement.
Top Headlines
- Messi sits as Miami loses in U.S. Open Cup final
- Man Utd to face Newcastle in Carabao Cup 4th rd
- Chelsea beat Brighton to snap winless streak
- Source: Antony returns to UK, to meet with police
- Pulisic helps Milan to comeback win at Cagliari
- Liverpool rally knocks Leicester from Carabao Cup
- Vinicius returns as Madrid ease past Las Palmas
- Source: Utd confident Sancho banishment legal
- Albertin Montoya appointed as Bay FC first coach
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With plenty of player movement and four matchweeks since we last evaluated each of the 20 teams in the Premier League, we figured we'd rank them all again.
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Rapinoe's former teammates, coaches and opponents reflect on what made her such a special player for the USWNT and the NWSL before she retires.
Illustration by ESPN Premier League kit ranking: Every new jersey for 2023-24
The 2023-24 Premier League season brings a new host of kits from all 20 teams. Which tops the style chart, and which has the worst fashion faux pas?
Best in the game
Illustration by MASA The FC 100 for 2023: Haaland, Mbappe lead our list of best men's soccer players
After a brief hiatus thanks to the winter World Cup in Qatar, ESPN presents its seventh annual ranking of the best men's players and coaches in world soccer! Welcome to FC 100.
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(Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images) League tables
Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images Upcoming fixtures
Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures for all the clubs and countries in world football here.
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Results and scores from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.