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Lionel Messi exclusive: Argentina star hails Pep Guardiola as 'the best'

Lionel Messi told ESPN that he believes Pep Guardiola to be the best coach of all time.

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2025-26 Spanish LALIGA

Mbappé scores an incredible goal to the open scoring as Real breeze past Athletic Club

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Xabi Alonso praises 'very good' Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius' connection

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Luis Garcia: Real Madrid looked solid vs. Athletic Bilbao

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Mbappé's brace powers Real Madrid to win

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Mbappé notches second goal against Athletic Club

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Eduardo Camavinga heads in a goal for Real Madrid

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    AROUND THE PREMIER LEAGUE

    Brentford are Premier League's kings of the long throw, but what makes a good one?

    Brentford are showing their Premier League rivals how a long throw-in can make a real impact. Specialty throw-in coach Thomas Grønnemark explains what makes it work.

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    How one minute at Liverpool ruined Elliott's World Cup hopes

    Harvey Elliott isn't getting minutes on loan at Aston Villa, but he can't make a transfer now.

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    WORLD CUP

    GROUP DRAW: 12 P.M. ET ON FRIDAY

    One thing to know about 2026 World Cup qualified teams ahead of draw

    The FIFA World Cup draw is happening Friday, and 42 of the 48 teams are confirmed. But what's one thing you need to know about each nation?

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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, which begins June 11 and concludes with the final July 19.

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    TRANSFER TALK

    Transfer rumors, news: Six Premier League giants eye Rodrygo move

    Real Madrid winger Rodrygo would consider joining Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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    SOCCER TALK

    Is Virgil van Dijk to blame for Sunderland's goal vs. Liverpool?

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    Burley: Chelsea are not good enough to leave good players out

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    MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER

    Vancouver isn't built around its star, and Müller & Co. are better for it

    Instead of building the plane around Thomas Müller, the Vancouver Whitecaps asked the Germany legend to fit around their structure -- and it has worked.

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    TRENDING IN SOCCER

    You can now have your very own FIFA World Cup trophy -- made out of LEGO

    Having previously released models of iconic football stadiums, LEGO are now giving everyone the chance to build their own version of soccer's most prized artefact: the FIFA World Cup trophy.

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