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The Messi, Ronaldo era is over: How to work out the best players in the world
The 2021-22 season was the first since 2005 in which neither Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi dominated like before. There is some interesting data that shows the players who might take over the mantle.
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TRANSFER GRADES
Transfer grades: Tottenham get an A- for Richarlison
The summer transfer window is almost here. Here are the big deals already agreed and how we rate them, with Spurs landing Richarlison.
Will Richarlison be Harry Kane's backup at Spurs?
TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: Chelsea ready to move for De Jong offer if Man United deal fails
Chelsea are monitoring to see if Frenkie de Jong ends up leaving Barcelona for Manchester United after all. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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SALAH EXTENDS HIS STAY AT LIVERPOOL
Salah signs new Liverpool contract: How social media reacted
Mo Salah ended speculation over his future by extending his contract with Liverpool. Here's how social media reacted to the surprise news.
EURO 2022
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France's toughest opponent at Euro 2022? Themselves
Coach Corinne Diacre's divisive decisions have drawn criticism, but will they help France finally win their first major trophy at the Euros?
Euro 2022 kit ranking: Which team has Europe's best jerseys?
We look at every single kit at Euro 2022 and follow the format of the tournament itself, from group stage to final, to find the most stylish team.
NEYMAR'S FUTURE
Chelsea on Neymar alert as PSG look to axe €222m Brazil star
Neymar is considering leaving PSG after finding out the club are happy for him to depart -- ESPN's Insider Notebook has the latest.
Neymar has gone from world-record transfer to superstar no club seems to want
At 30, the PSG and Brazil forward should be at the peak of his powers, but his future is uncertain.
SEMI-AUTOMATED OFFSIDE
World Cup: Will semi-automated offside be the big VAR fix many hoped for?
Are the days of waiting an interminable amount of time for a VAR offside decision almost over? Semi-automated offside has arrived for the World Cup.
How FIFA's semi-automated VAR offside tech will work at the World Cup
GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
FRIDAY'S GAMES
Top Headlines
- U.S. men's soccer reaches 1st Olympics since '08
- Salah signs new long-term contract at Liverpool
- Sources: Chelsea to install ex-City, Panthers exec
- Sources: Barca hope to raise €200m for transfers
- Biles, Rapinoe set to receive Medal of Freedom
- Ex-Dutch international Pauw reveals sexual abuse
- Sources: Man United close in on Malacia transfer
- Tottenham sign Richarlison from Everton
- Chelsea launch probe into 'toxic culture' at club
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The Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo era is over. How to work out the best players in the world
The 2021-22 season was the first since 2005 in which neither Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi dominated like before. There is some interesting data that shows the players who might take over the mantle.
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New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly may want to trade players, but here's why it doesn't happen in soccer
Trading players in the MLB, NBA and other American sports is commonplace. But new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly won't be able to conduct transfer business in the same way.
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Who are the 21 best female players age 21 or under?
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Predicting every game at the World Cup
Who will claim soccer's biggest prize in Qatar? Wonder no longer: Ryan O'Hanlon has picked every single game, from group stage to final.
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World Cup draw: Group-by-group previews
Finally, the groups have been drawn and we know who's playing whom in Qatar this November. We pick favorites, games to watch and X-Factors.
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Upcoming fixtures
What's ahead in the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS and more.
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